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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1929

Page

3

Baker Wakes Trio As Fire Threatens Home

A baker delivering bread to residents at 1031 Wiz Street woke to a fire that endangered three people asleep in the front of a bungalow. The roof collapsed as neighbor P Heginn at 1934 Ruiz Street stirred residents Abs Lavernin Meadow 20 Pauline Meadow 3 and Geraldine Meadow 3 escaped before flames fully took hold. Estimated damage about 5000. cause under investigation with initial word of a possible dining fire.

Wiz Street Hegnn Ruiz Street Abs. Lavernin Meadow Pauline Meadowe Geraldine Sohn Meadows

Young Urged for Governor in Texas Rally

A rally in Tyler, Texas, featured speakers from Live Oak and other counties urging James Young of Raudmen to enter the gubernatorial race. Young was not present, no announcement of his candidacy was made, and the event was interpreted as signaling possible consideration.

Tyler Texas Wodar Jamce Young Rautmen Xounk Young

Ten Blocks Burn in Spokane Blaze Injures Two Firemen

A Spokane fire that began in an undetermined source in a lumber yard spread across ten city blocks in the industrial Brokawn area. Firemen were harmed, one critically, as the blaze strained the department. Great Northern main line trackage was wrecked and rerouted, and several telegraph lines were disrupted.

Spokane Wask Brokawn Eltare Department Great Northern Railroad Oregon, Washington Railroad and Navigation Company

Plane crash near Westwood airport claims one life

Fletcher T Walker Jr., 20, and his brother Kenneth, 23, were aboard a plane that crashed 100 feet near Westwood airport. Fletcher died. Kenneth was seriously injured. The brothers, from a wealthy California family, had just returned from Africa with rare orthnological specimens for Stanford University, where they were graduates.

Westwood Calif. Ave P. Fletcher T Walker Jr California Kenneth Africa Stanford University

Fire victim burial to be in Arkansas

The body of Arnson Hester, 26, of 614 Tipley Avenue, was sent to Warren, Arkansas, for burial after a fatal fire Thursday caused by an accidental blaze. His brother Carroll, also burned, accompanied the body as funeral services are planned for Sunday. Hester is survived by his parents and nine siblings.

Arnson Hester Tipley Avenue Kimane Warren Ark Hester Bisbed Drigaret Cerrall Tester Mee W Jwin Carroll

Mother Defends Jazz Star Rudy in Comeback Shield

New York August 24 Mrs Charles A Vallee defends her son Rudy Lown a noted jazz favorite in a public statement amid a comeback. She questions a rumored name discovery and asserts support for his career while addressing concerns about money and fame.

New York Charles A. Vallee Lown Huddy Rudy Swan Mr. Vallee

Hindenburg Hunter at 82 Counts Bavaria Game

President Hindenburg in his eighty second year remains active hunting. After climbing two mountains in Bavaria he bagged two chamois bucks and fox animals.

Bucket shops exposed as feeding on public funds

New York reports warn that bucket shops siphon an estimated 30 million dollars annually from public investors. The article discusses regulatory failures and calls for tighter oversight to curb the illegal practice affecting thousands of ordinary savers.

New York Eodten Pémara B. Wilver

Hog calling tips and cattle lore from Gonzales Texas gossip

The Gonzales Inquirer reports on hog calling techniques by Bob Spooner, urging volume variety voice sincerity and facial expression to attract hogs. It also covers Pape of Monthalia selling honey to San Antonio and Houston, plus recollections of early cattle in Falls County and irrigation contouring methods.

Harry Williams Bob Spooner Gonmiles Rul Hae Situ Thy Gangalen Bob Gonzales Inquirer Cecily Gonzales Gale Sud A. Pape Monthalia Gonzales County Pape Gleing Mamy and Addrena Genie Gras San Saba Falla County Gray Texas Gun Cray

Bombing Planes Reach Manchuria

UPA dispatch from Mukilen Manchuria reports arrival of bombing air planes from France for defense near the border. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate military air support reaching Manchuria.

Manchuria Shanghat UPA Mukilen Tachwer Setai Indas Francs Angurt

Senator Tyson Veteran and War Hero Dies at 69

United States Senator Lawrence D. Tyson of Tennessee, a Democrat and World War I veteran awarded the Distinguished Service Medal, died early today at Manresa Manor near Keystone. Surrounded by his wife and daughter, he had suffered a nervous breakdown after a long illness and heart exhaustion.

Philadelphia United States Lawrence D. Tyson Tennessee Manresa Tinitarians Stafford Kert Yesteroos Cymel Kenneth Gilpie George EF. Phelps Francis X. Dereum Wilson Wan Suil Ypres-Lys Somme Tyron

Sleuth Finds Thief's Auto In Northside

An abandoned mutamobile linked to the "society burglar" spree was found Saturday at Devos and Vera Cruz, following a tip from Northside residents. Police traced the car to a neighborhood and dispatchedDetectives Valdes Hardcastle Miggine Kohnke Carver to pursue the driver.

Pelfre Society Wau Devos Vera Cruz Puesta North Side Watteeca Severa SL. Valdes Hardcastle Jonnie Miggine Joe Kohnke Bill Carver

Waving at Girl Leads Man Into Lots of Trouble

Pedro Mireles of 413 South Laresy street waved at a witness near his home triggering police action. Officer Galan arrested Mireles on vagrancy charges after a man claimed the wave looked like flirting. Judge Watson questioned the case and stressed need for evidence before sustaining vagrancy charges.

Pedro Mireles Laresy Street Besleave Dave Watson

Radio Programs and Concerts Across Chicago and New York

A sprawling schedule lists radio time blocks and live performances in Central Standard Time across stations WGN WEAF WJZ and WABC. Entries cover orchestra programs dance bands photos lectures and church services with many named programs and venues.

Gem P.M Cat! Teliers Ksocpeles Chicago Bou Carter Wilson Orchestron Orcnentrag WIZ Ais Uw Dre Aston Buregt Erman Maulo Ghimes Cincinnati Thela Orehn Manafield Lee Orebeatea Fuse Mamnog Mit Ford Cien FBI WIATS Sore Wox-War Terrett Teverie Hank Frolic Wero Minnen Paul WABC Dinos Piet Zie Somor Frieczahis Gisrk Shetehaa Harry Paoar Dreverro Buntay Eehaal Forjarle Hazelwood fontFalla WBAP New York Mermiby'a Thusseant Robin Samavay Uy Grils Rust Kms WEAY New York—son Muloe Nur Ein “Ierman Peralun O—Tiedto Guild Toler Indsten Abana Pictures Law White Plano Jaenko’s Ureit Imps Andy Armetair Byron Inrly Davee Tai “Houral Chitéren Bran Gancks Teauce Mind Uanre JAG LS Chirapo Jolly Orchestre Anil Dua Amos-Andy Time Readings Orchestra Oncerl Oyehesima Bingera Coloracttol Weay P Anchealte Touran Rosera Orchestin WEA Rouse Joe Wiest Twillcht Bou —Verspelt Athas Laulsviler Meumla Sancers Studia Tim Mart Eaneed

Cussing Costs Negro Ten Dollars on Peace Charge

Autom Williams, 34, of 717 East Crockett Street, fined $10 for cursing out Charles Griffin, 1011 East 1st Street, in Corpus Christi. The incident spanned street, Griffin home, and a ranch visit, with Williams repeating insults. Judge Dave Watson imposed the fine for disturbing the peace.

Autom Williams East Crockett Street Givita Charles Griffin East 1 Williams Griffin Dave Watson Willing Bio On

St Marys Alumni Barbecue and Field Meet Planned

St Marys Alumni announce a barbecue and field meet to be held Sunday at the end of West Cincinnati Avenue. William Teuhake is general chairman with Ruth Svel in charge of the barbecue. The event will feature inspection of a completed cross division project and a charity angle is hinted in the notices.

St. Marya University cAroous Cincinnati Avenue William Teuhake Sar Ruthsvel Momoces Ora

Wan Escapes Trial Over Lies Penalty For Boy Unclear

A Byenrold boy testifies that Charlie Gibbs cursed him after a visit to Gibbs home. Judge Watson questions if the boy understands lying and oath while Gibbs is fined ten dollars on a belittlement charge and acquitted on another.

Wan Boy Charlie Gibbs Byenrold Hansen Tren Corporation Gibbs Ray Dried Meerer’ Kneh Jr BIH Baet Imine Yabrest Rush Tudze Dove Watson Gibbs Wat Son Tittle Rush Tittle Rusty Jute Thinkenness

RUM RUNNERS SHOOT OFFICER AT TEXAS RAID

In Mercedes Texas on August 24 Mexican bootleggers fired from brush at Federal Prohibition agents. Graf was unharmed. officers arrested the smugglers and sent them to Brownsville for arraignment. An agent and Tyson tried to arrest them after buying 300 pots of liquor. The group fled and opened fire.

Mercedes Texas Graf Merlowsty Merceden Brownsville Uraf Hourton T. H. Tyson Amugglory Ute Hime Bexan Shwotiog

Fire Threatens Old Hickory Residence The Hermitage

Fire swept the Hermitage complex near Nashville all night threatening Andrew Jacksons famed home The blaze destroyed the stable boiler and pumphouse and adjacent buildings but left the brick mansion intact The Hermitage is state owned and cared for by the Ladies Hermitage Association.

Old Hickory Nashville Flermitage Andrew Jackson Wrick Mansion Ladies Hermitage

Queen Solves Etiquette Problem For Reparations Conference

Dutch Queen Wilhelmina organizes seating and dress codes for a reparations conference banquet. She divides guests among forty tables to manage precedence while ensuring decorum. Delegates include Premieres and ministers, with attention to wives and formal gowns, diamonds, and Dutch flowers adorning the palace hall.

Wilhelmine Nelesia Pauling Muna Netherlands Jack Night Philip Snowden Brrth Uschequer Jiides Snowien York Wilhelmina Dutewy Court Wilhelmina Tecr Traina Ars Smowden Rarat Yalace Jithla

Mayors Race Quiet in AFA As Campaign Stalls

In LOOCISTISTE Kansas on August 24, Democrat forward M. Stredling threatens to withdraw from active campaigning against Mayor William A. Aperison, Republican, as the municipal election approaches. The dispute centers on campaign leadership and the stance of the campaign committee.

Loocististe Fnward M. Stredling William A. Aperison Nepublicen Tor Hia Ety Varity Venomittee

Fireman W. H. Banas Honored at Local Station

Fireman W. H. Banas of 418 South Hachberey street has served since 1927. He is noted as a longtime member of the station band and participated in the annual fireman series conducted by the Light.

W. H. Banas South Hachberey Street Irs Station No Hebstoiley The Light

Polo Player and Wife Hurt In Auto Crash

Chicago August 24 report says Lieut McFarland of Fort Uorle polo team member and wife were injured when two autos collided. One officer suffered multiple broken ribs and a long fractured arm. Mrs McFarland endured serious injuries but their young daughter escaped unharmed.

Chigago M. McFarhand Fort Uorle McFerland

Office post reshuffles fill Army leadership roles

Brig General Moseley reassigned to Deputy Hurley in Washington to coordinate activities at the War Department. Symmonds moves from Cavalry School Fort Myer to command the First Cavalry. Lott shifts to General Staff at Fort Leavenworth. Hawkes leaves the Bourotesib brigade for First Cavalry at Fort Bliss limits. Ty to Eighth Brigade at Jefferson Barracks. Also a wartime-order bans costless men from using green tower elevators and related facilities.

Fort Bliss War Department Washington Colyman Service Ans. S G. Wohl Mostles Hurley Moseley First Cavalry Division Texas General Headquarters Co Durie Charles J. Symmonda Roca Fort Miler Ikon A. G. Lott Eighth Cavalry Wort Fort Ors Teaas Geo G. Ty Jefferson Barracks Eighth

Dawes Returns to Britain's Capital

London reports indicate Dawes visited with Prime Minister MacDowall discussing potential reductions in defense and other policy topics. He then proceeded to review marking papers at the station, signaling ongoing official duties during the visit.

Dawes Britain London VPI Anibase Leawea Tailas Sealara MacDowall Te Drelines

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