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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1929

Page

2

Scouts Return From World Jamboree With Tales of Scotland

New York dispatch recalls Beaumont Troop 18 returning from the world jamboree in England. Scouts praised the neat but unpolished style of the Prince of Wales visit, noted their kilts and walking sticks, and boasted of souvenirs like Scotch tartan trinkets. They plan a two day sale of month troop items.

York Rexumant Terar Boy Scout Billy Buea Beaumont England Dla Fondon Faris Kilta Eckirte America Newmonth

Argentine Strike Confined to Port

Argentine strike centered in ROSARIO remains limited to port workers as of Aug. 22, with no spread to other labor groups reported. The stoppage began yesterday and has affected loading and unloading operations at the port facilities.

Port Rosario Argentina

Tarpon wager ends in odd legal fish tale from San Angelo

Judge Whett loses a case in Corpus Christi over a tarpon wager with his grandson. Billy Tupper catches a five foot seven inch tarpon, the judge pays for the taxidermist and a tip, then loses again on appeal. The tale blends ranch life, local figures, and tall western storytelling.

San Antonio Corpus Christi William Tally Tupper Billy Fupper Clifton Tupper San Antonia San Angelo Wily San Antoni Billy Corpus Texas Air Transport Outfit

Whalen Installs Radio in His Car in New York

New York News notes Commissioner Whalen installs a car radio to stay in touch with activities while mobile. The item describes the radio receiving act and mentions a new installation in his automobile, reflecting early radio usage in official circles.

Whalen New York Jelice

Cotton field defense wins 10 day jail-fine delay

In corporation court T B Bennett 22, colored, argues a cotton field is a better place than jail after a run-in with Officer Kuykensall at 909 Cureon Street. Judge Dave Watson grants 10 days to pay the fine, remarking about the man’s cotton picking job and offering time until Saturday after next to settle.

Corporation Court Dave Watson AL. Kuykensall T. B. Bennett Cureon Street Loxoya Street Dennett

Bawthorn Pueblo Mn en Agent Heads on Vacation Tour

F Gilett the railway ticket agent for Bawthorn Pueblo Mn en plans a weeks vacation travel tour visiting San Antonio Cincinnati New York Weebington Jacksonville Atlanta and New Orleans before returning. He will depart Thursday and resume duties afterward.

F. Gilett Elry Hoher Bawthorn Pueble Mnen Metor Hiv Toro Gillett S Tate San Antonio Thuteday Will West Lewis Cincinnati New York Weebington Jacksonville Fla Atlanta New Orleans

Billy Goat Gruff Eludes Three Police In City Chase

A moonlit early Thursday morning tale unfolds as a large bewhiskered Billy Goat wanders through deserted streets evading three police officers. Fire station alarm operators Berry and Hinojosa spot the scene from a third story window and alert officers Haddock Perrera and janitor Arm tend Theads. The goat leads a circling group toward a plate glass window, then bolts away toward a rumored tin-can parade, ending the town pursuit with a dramatic dash through the night.

Billy Gant Elt W.d. Berrs Central Fire and Police Station Bt. Mors Berry Pablo Hinojosa Buck Haddock Perrera

Duchess Denies Reconciliation in Turbulent Split

In New York on August 22 the Duchess of Torlonta formerly Blete Moore of Brooklyn denied reports of reconciliation with her ex husband the Duke of Torlonta of Rome. The couple had obtained a divorce and a separation with the intention of finalizing a formal settlement.

New York Duchess of Torlonta Blete Moore of Braoklyn Duke of Torlonta Rome

Rock injures man in Kansas mine near Pittsburg

A worker at the Beebe coal company mine seven miles west of Pittsburg sustained a crushed lung and back injuries after a wall rock collapse struck Wilbert Tohn df and Bebeebh Coal company employee. The incident marks the fourth mine accident in the district in three weeks, with two fatalities.

Kansas Pittsburg Kan Tohn Wilbert Tha Twithert Aad Bebeebh Coal Company

Thieves Busy in Home Burglaries Reported

A burglar damaged a screen door at the Greenfield home on East Quincey Street Wednesday night. Mrs. Greenfield identified a suspect as the same man who took money and clothing two weeks earlier. Another home on West Magnalia Avenue was burglarized while the Fosters were away, with police unsure of the loss. A thief allegedly took phonograph wear and other items from M. D. Martin at 1426 North Hackberry Street. The report notes multiple entries and ongoing police inquiries.

Dreaséa M.D. Martin North Hackberry Atréet Pallee Thuraday Greenfield East Quincey Burk- Jnr

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