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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1929

Page

12

Aasterwood Quits State Race Amid Withdrawal Notice

Dallas Aug 25. AASTERWOOD withdraws from the gubernatorial contest announcing his decision to resign from public life. He cites service to World War veterans as a primary motive and states he will not seek another office. The Veterans Legion event is planned for Wart there on August.

Dallas Fasterwood Teane Eastisioesii Amecingy Legion Chinnel Evsertand Avicei

Snail shotgun accident wounds mother in Duncanville incident

A snail shotgun discharged accidentally wounding Mrs. Arc Hond of Duncanville Denton, a mother, as the weapon fired near the sea line area. Police report details are sparse and no further injuries were disclosed.

Roy Dalla Arc Hond Duncanville Dilla Tonir

Lowe signs new Fox contract amid Old Arizona hoopla

Film star Lowe, famed for Old Arizona, inks a fresh deal with Fox as industry buzz surrounds her star power. The article hints at industry alliances, theater showings, and forthcoming collaborations, noting connections to writers, producers, and a wave of publicity stunts linked to a major TV loto competition.

Lowe Arizona FOX

Directors Seek Deficiency Grants Veto in Texas College Fight

ALOM Aaa More Money AVSTYS, OF-Directors and eibeaie of A. and ML callege Avera here to thwart a request to Governor Atwady for deficiency grants. Funds vetoed from the imstination evipetition bill by the chief executive. Directors from Houston, Dearne t Kisar of Ballas, Tk Whae or Urady, and Berd White of Lancaster attended in Austin for the morrif.

Avstys Eibeaie Callege Atwady Reyace Houston Dearnet Kisar Ballas Urady Aid Berd White Lancaster Carecture Austin Rhe Morrif

Chicago Heat Hits 98 Degrees Stuns City

A sudden heat wave swept from the south over Chicago area raising temperatures. The heat reached near 98 degrees, marking one of the warmest days of the season and a record for the city and region.

Chicago URI Teoperatures Sarin Ibis Sapies Topressis Tugar Chivner Mistasy United States Barra Kou

Chilean Cabinet to Continue Till New One Formed

Fragmented text reports the Chilean cabinet will stay in place until a new cabinet is formed. The garbled lines reference political figures, senate actions, and power arrangements, but the meaning remains unclear due to OCR errors.

Soviet flier aims for Moscow to New York route

Ane 20 year old Russian aviator Semion hestaker, attempting a Moscow to New York flight, crashed near Siberia during the alm attempt. He left Krasnoyarsk, about 2000 miles from reach, with a first possible leg at Krasnoyarsk. The report notes the time near 3 a.m. on Thursday as the journey proceeds.

Moscow Ane Semion Hestaker Siberia Acre Amerivea le Plazar Krasnoyarsk

German debt parley fails at The Hague

The Aug 22 report says British Chancellor of the Exchequer Pilly Snowden rejected new compromise proposals from the four principal creditor powers. The talks aimed to reach a larger share of German reparations, but the meeting in The Hague did not yield agreement.

the Hague Plilly Snowden Thie Miternoan Harrish Gemaoils

Seattle Banker Seeks to Divorce His French Wife

A Seattle banker seeks divorce from his French wife in a case detailing residence and marital disputes. The fragmented OCR text references names and locations, with unclear phrases suggesting legal action and possible international connections.

Seattle

Police Face Suit in Bombing Arrest

A lawsuit challenges police actions following a bombing arrest, alleging improper procedures and civil rights violations. Plaintiff seeks damages and policy reforms, naming the city and department as defendants in federal court. The case raises questions about police powers and due process.

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Popular star appears in old role at Texas theater

William Powell, with a beard, returns as Philo Vance in Paramount's The Greene Murder Case, based on SS Van Dine. The Criminologist leads the film with Jean Arthur and Morgan Warley among cast. Texas theater runs for one week starting Saturday. Also shown are Rainbow Trail on stage and other features at the New York Publix.

Wiliim Powell Piagpit Thilo Vauen Cooney Jean Arthur Tierence Aldridge Morgan Warley Gene Pallete E. Ho Calvert Brandon Hurst Vie New York

Jack Mulhall Plays Dual Roles in Dark Streets

In a history of talking pictures style review the Aztec theater presents Jack Mulhall in a dual role as two brothers one honest and one crook. Lila Park Streets plays Colleen the love interest as the plot centers on divided loyalties and a life in danger from crime while Ralph Pollock showcases Raymond Haird of Los Angeles as a juvenile saxophonist actor.

Talking Pictures Jack Mulhall Aztec Theater Jack Win E Mulhall Shade Ehormins Colleen Lila

Flying Fool at the Princess Theater

A sensational aerial drama titled Flying Fool comes to the Princess theater today. Starring William Roy with Marie Vrerost and a popular supporting cast, the film combines thrilling stunt work with a romantic plot. Marie Prevost is the cabaret entertainer, Tom OBrien leads a serious role, and Hassell Gleason plays the kid or another character.

Princess Theater William Roy Marie Vrerost Marie Prevost Tom O'Brien Rome

Majestic Vaudeville Returns With Studio Acts Highlighting Keller Sisters

Majestic presents a vaudeville program starting Saturday featuring Keller Sisters and Lynch with Freddie Lightner and partner Roscelle in a fresh turn. Mirbal the xylophonist, Jaques Hayes, Helen Coils, Frabellee’s Frakes dance act, and a Fox Movietone musical comedy screen feature round out the show plus live Majestic band and Fox Movietone News.

Ries 3 Tie WEA Tarlig Keller Sistera Lynch Freddie Lightner Roscelle Mirbarl Jaques Hayes Helen Frabellee William Fox” Movietone Nedlegio Vite Laie Moran Dave Percy Tom Vatricola Ton Galvan Vernon Goser Fildienee Majestic Band Fox Movietone News Arswick Kabler

Star Takes American Role in Garba Pageant Tale

The Singh Standard wins audience attention at a Garba event as stars and supporters rally in a diverse celebration. Names like Mak Brown and Lei Ayo appear among participants, with amid lively performances and recognitions, amid a shifting scene of local entertainment and community pride.

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Fragmentary OCR Item Reflects Altered Daily Bargains

The readable text hints at altered everyday bargains and mentions various ambiguous terms and names. Details are unclear due to corrupted OCR. The fragment suggests a retail or promotional note with references to low prices and daily specials. No definite persons, places, or organizations are identifiable.

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