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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1929

Page

2

Dallas Police Put Shipp In Jail

Dallas police move to jail Shipp amid charges tied to a bank robbery, arson at a local theater bombing on Fredericksburg road, and a theater holdup. Grand jury action may follow with subpoenas for witnesses to shape potential investigation.

Dallas Shipp GRAND Firat Walter Tynan Carver Fox Ford Tynee Slip Fredericksbury Road Sime Theater

Hearings Set for Insurance Rate Reform in Texas

Austin officials announce tentative hearings in late September to overhaul rates and forms for the statewide fire insurance department. State Fire Insurance Commissioner J W Deveese says the comprehensive revision aims to modernize schedules and procedures across the department.

Austin J. W. Deveese

One Cent a Day Insurance Ad Promises $100.4 Month

Advertisement promotes National Protective Insurance Association plan in Kansas City Missouri offering $100 a month for 12 months and $1000 to $1500 on death. Policy costs $3.65 yearly or one cent daily with no medical exam, no money required for inspection, and enrollment for ages 10 and up. Request form requires name age address beneficiary and relation.

Kansas City National Protective Insurance Association Searritt Kaorse Citt Namie Copsright

Vote Rejected Commerce Closure Plans by Merchants

Merchants on Market and Commerce Streets voted against closing Commerce Street for repairs now, with 21 opposing a simultaneous closure. Market Street already closed and work on Commerce is likely to span about three months, with decisions pending city council. Street Commissioner Titul E Steffler noted the majority rule guiding his recommendations.

South Alone Street Main Taga Titul E. Steffler E. J. Altgelt Jit Wag Steffler

STATE PROBES BEAAR FEES CONTINUED ON WIDE FRAUD

County Auditor Walter Kendall testifies on salaries and fees for jail prisoners and federal inmates, noting sheriff receives 45 cents daily per county prisoner and seven cents daily for federal prisoners. He criticizes a new justice of the peace fee law for improper claims and outlines overcharged costs and improper filings by officers. The committee debates penalties and reforms.

Walter Kendell Aberiff Hevar Auditor Aid Kendall Justices of the Peace Telah

Turkey Purge Targets Moslem Preachers in Constantinople

In Constantinople Turkish authorities reduce Moslem preachers under a government action. The measure aims to curb religious influence and align clerical activity with state policy. The regime plans to issue diplomas and formalize control, signaling a crackdown on religious leadership.

Fireman J My Aaron Profile in Know Your Fireman Series

Fireman J My Aaron of 1931 Howigan Avenue is profiled in the Know Your Fireman series. He serves as Pipeman No 2 with Engine Company No 4 at Camden Street and Belmont, San Antonio.

J. My Aaron Howigan Avenus San Antonio Aloe Tba Hennodsy

Dallas Pajama Dress Craze Sparks Public Fashion Debate

Aug 24 Dallas reports that citizens wearing pajamas in public may face no police harassment, per Chief Claude Trammel. He notes approval in part but doubts local officers will patrol in such garb while suggesting pajama outfits might suit men better than current wardrobes.

Dallas tNs Claude Trammel Wny Trammel

Driver saved four children by crash landing in ditch

Waco reports O D Arrington of Mexia faced a duplicitous choice on a highway near here. With four children in a car behind him he swerved into a ditch to avoid a collision. He was unconscious for over a day in a local hospital with multiple injuries while the other vehicle did not stop.

Char Keedall S M. Smith Dusties of the Hexar Smith Benatar Wontal Purt Te Nit Campbell Jpurt Witners Cavite Parrivh Neparns Carnell Arline Campbell Mara Erenter oMoorine Benatar Snerth Mma Taomanke Inquiry Axiei Manday Waco Arrington Mexia Loval

2785 Acre Ranch Sold for 59000 Near Wimberly

SAN MARCOS Aug 24. One of the largest ranch deals in the area involved T Z Williams ranch of 2755 acres five miles north of Wimberly. De OS McEnerly of tfoustrn bought the property and all stock including 240% goats 00 head of sheep and 60 cows composing the sale.

San Marcos T. Z. Williams Agra Wimberly de OS. McEnerly Tfoustrn Mbich

Legion Auxiliary Picnic Marks Post’s First 50 Years

McAllen Texas August 24 The American Legion Auxiliary of McAllen entertained members of the Legion Post No 37 with games and a picnic capping the posts first 50 years of service to the McAllen community since its organization on August 1 1919.

Mallen Texas American Legion Auxiliary Mc Mien Tegal Service Legon Post McAllen

License Revoked After Driver Found Guilty under Influence

A Trenton driver named Tom Norton had his license revoked after being found guilty of driving under the influence. The court proceedings show Norton’s license suspension due to the intoxicated driving incident.

Trenton W. Norton Guilising Anulf

Chicken Slayer Killed by Woman in Cornensville

In Cornensville Indiana on August 24 a large mink, suspected in the disappearance of young chickens, was killed by a local woman named Stra Taafe Carketair after authorities identified its involvement.

Cornensville Tnd Stra

Semper Fidelis Club Convenes Vpep Squad Meeting

The Semper Fidelis Club convenes to align its Vpep squad efforts and plan upcoming activities. Members discuss assignments, goals, and logistics for the group’s operations and events this season.

Sempre Fidtella Clumek Friding Vpep

Seattle Judge Rules Suntan Suits Inconsequential At Beach

In Seattle on August 24 Police Judge John B. Gordon dismissed charges against Lucilie Larson 10 for wearing a one piece suntan bathing suit at Madrona Beach. Patrolman Clark testified he arrested her after being directed by Patrolman Maginnis who pointed out her suit. The judge noted no ordinance clearly defined suitable attire and likened it to a long-ago firecracker law, leaving the case unresolved on arousal of propriety.

Seattle Tula John B. Gordon Lucilie Larann Madrona Beach Gordon Fudge Clark Lou Evans W. J. Afaginnis Madrona Weach Maginnis St Larson Gorton McDougall Nobod

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