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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1929

Page

10

Society Burglar Strikes Again in City

Police search in vain as a prolific thief targets affluent homes, stealing thousands in cash and jewelry. The so called society burglar operates alone, with reports of a possible female accomplice amid numerous high‑end victims including John Bogle and Mrs Noyea Vist. Police say no arrests yet, and stolen goods remain unfound despite fences selling items.

Haltied Wirslat Tha Montis Weals West Wondlawe Avenue Westby Wirstar Sredmay L. Vaon Easioua Borsizs

Fort Worth Flight Postponed to September 23

The Fort Worth flight scheduled to arrive September 2 is postponed to September 23. Porter A. Whaler, manager of the chamber of commerce, announced the delay citing a clash with the final conflicts of the nations six rope move at Cleveland.

Fort Worth Ean Antonin Waa A. Whaler Chamber of Cotacierce Texas Mexico Whaler

Oil and Gas Board to Study City Ads Campaign

The oil and gas office chamber of commerce will consider the city’s advertising campaign and will plan to attend the Petroleum exposition in Tulsa from October 1 to 12. A Ben Antonio exhibit has been entered under the auspices of the chamber of commerce.

Ice Chamber of Commerce Tulsa Ben Antonio Climber of Commerce

Widow Receives Proceeds From Life Insurance Trust

The will of Mrs. James Wills directs one thousand dollars to a woman referenced by the sill, with probate leaving life insurance to J. H. bateick of New Orleans and H. B. Willisghem acting as executors or guardians, detailing a transfer of funds and assets per the will's provisions.

James Florence Bateick New Orleans Tal H. B. Willisghem

Perry L King Will Names Widow as Beneficiary

The will of Verrs I deceased August 13 names Virginia C King as the beneficiary widow. Executor is Pitbern Hia, with provisions ongoing for probate and estate settlement.

Perry L. King Wis Ginia C. King Pitbern

Watson Seeks Senate Speaking Chance In Tight Race

Ambiguous remarks from a local candidate raise questions about speaking time and debate participation. The field remains crowded as voters prepare for key events this month.

Hoover to Leave for Rapidan Camp

President to depart for Rapidan Camp in Virginia for routine stay as part of war administration. Documents indicate travel will involve security escorts and coordination with White House staff to manage wartime duties at the presidential retreat.

Hoover Rapidan Camp

Pantages and His Counsel Defense of Attack Charges

Alexander Pantages with his lawyers is shown defending against attack charges. W J Ford and Vatrichk WT Gilbert appear with Eunice Pringle, a dancer who preferred the charge. A bottom photo shows Roy Reeve, assistant manager of the Pantages theater, now a state witness.

Alexander Pantages W. J. Ford Vatrichk Gilbert Eunice Pringle Roy Reeve Pantages Theater State Witness

Bears and monks occupy islands at Cheshire Park

Immigrant bears and monk ers from Germany prepare to settle on bear pile and monk er islands at Cheshire Park. Observers note arrival and planned activities as families depart and chores begin.

Germany Abe Bear Pile Monker Islands Acheshire Park

Unclear OCR Summary of Attacker Incident At Market

Fragmented text shows an attacker flagged by an agent and references to market action and sector reporting. Names, places, and specifics are unreadable. The readable portions imply a security or crime context with limited verifiable details.

Ishbel M'Donald to Accompany Premier to Uf 8

Fragmentary note mentions Ishbel M'Donald aged 26 accompanying a premier to Uf on the 8th. Text is garbled and cannot recover full details or context.

Ishbel M’donald

Fragmentary note with names and phrases

A garbled OCR fragment lists several names and bits of foreign phrases without clear context or coherent events. It mentions Nelly Cadet UAT Te Cho, Ad AL Murugan, Betty, Wabi, and other disjointed terms, lacking a identifiable news core.

Woman Found Dead Near Pistol by Boy Mts Als Spot

A woman was found dead near a pistol at a spot described by witnesses. Police investigators and local Civir Line officials are examining the scene for clues while residents report a tense mood after the incident.

Wosbee Mt Civir

Telephonemen Meet In Texas Convention**

About 13 owners of independent telephone plants from north and central Texas travel to attend an annual convention in San Antonio. J. Tain, president of FAS Aveodata Telephons, and Marte, manager of Svhanetern Hell, lead attendees. A group from South Texas joins rising plant officials, with plans to meet May 4 in Texas.

Texas Aripus Christi OC J. Tain FAS Aveodata Turry NM Marte Svhanetern Hell Company Bath Sun Musou Routh

Anver Balks and Speed Boat Incident Near Baton Rogge

A garbled report describes Anver Balks and a speed boat incident on the Missis Hi river near Baton Rogge. The fragment mentions boatin g events, wrecks, and a gathering or date related to Merher 1 with unclear details about people and outcomes.

T. Syeneer Vulva Pon Wien Palluma Thes Lowe

Governor Invited to 2 State Meet on Land Buying

A regional invite extends to the governor for a two state gathering focused on land acquisition policy and development strategies. The event aims to discuss cross border planning, funding options, and regulatory coordination between the two states.

Captain McDaniel New Duties Highlight Local Nomination

Captain McDaniel assumes new responsibilities at the Prairie Diod unit with Haute directing the Mir Corps. The move follows formal approval and duties include overseeing operations and regional activities.

McDaniel

Pantages Star to Face Trial for Groping Allegations

Los Angeles August 25 4 Alexander Pantages and millionare Cheater downloar will appear for trial in superior court on September 23 on charges of assaulting dancer Euaien Pringle. A plea of not guilty entered amid theater officials during a shore court excursion yesterday. Mrs Sutages wife has been ordered to stand trial on second degree murder charges in the unrelated automobile death last night. Witnesses testified Pringle was assaulted while in his office.

Los Angeles Alexaner Pantipys Euaien Pringle Wishate Sutages Tyne Witneses

Christianity Held Facing Greatest Crisis in History

A church leader told the gathering that the Christian religion faced a global crisis as modern forces challenge faith. The speaker cited secular trends, urging unity within the church to preserve religious civilization amid upheaval.

Fish Rears Up Longstanding Caribbean Display

Angelin Podesta and relatives of EH A Wiggins present a Caribbean sea fish kept for 39 years. The specimen was captured by the relatives and eventually donated to a local museum at 111 Carolina Street.

Angelin Podesta Caribbean EH. A. Wiggins Carolina Street

Denizen of Deep Stays All Puffed Up for 35 Years

A puffed porcupine fish, preserved for 35 years, was donated to a museum. The damaged OCR reveals mysterious origins from the Caribbean Sea and a note about its exhibit history and conservation.

Suspended Officers in Gun Whipping Probe

City detectives Neal Polk and three others face suspension as Chief Wy F Kessler orders a reinspection into alleged gun whipping of a Black man on Silay night. Officers claim they only slapped and issued a threat, while suspicions rise over tactical agitation and misconduct. Paris reports a radical Mazion resigning from the Communist party amid party tensions.

Tlouston Agg UPI Neal Polk Ledhuster Wy F Kessler Radicat Mesigns Paris Bank Mazion Communist Party Poprentia LS Ete Eee Eunmiller

Texas women poorly paid study shows 15 percent under 16 weekly

Texas officials report that 40,005 female workers earned wages. 22,008 made over 45 dollars weekly, 18,? earned between 10 and 15, and many earned less than 10. The data cover about half of employers. The rest will be inspected this year.

Austin Texas Murors Robert 15 Cimgg Tal Joner

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