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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1929

Page

4

Robbers Loot Comfort Store In Milstead Texas Bank Run

A Norheast Texas robbery at the Comfort store in Milstead involved nitro blasts to crack a heavy iron safe. Detectives found no clues as authorities, including fingerprint expert Milstead, searched the scene. The loot reportedly included 4000 in currency and gold, with a bandit escape aided by a car. Authorities noted this was the second major robbery at Comfort following a 1926 incident.

Antonic Sherré Edward Bierschwals Hebdal Voufort Milstead Fige Holekamp Bends Exfert Comfari PS Fort State Bank

Dewey Ship to Be Preserved as National Memorial

The Olympia, Dewey's flagship, may be saved rather than scrapped. Edward W. Harden of New York proposes purchase and preservation in Washington as a national ceremonial memorial, with Harden among the few survivors present at the battle expressing support for a lasting tribute.

Olympia Lewes Edward W. Uardee New York Harden Washington Asa National

Court Drama Over Unlicensed Hill Sales In Oak Park

James Cummings argued before Magistrate James Pernn in Oak Park about selling hills without a license. He claimed union pressure forced the action, but the court insisted on lawful conduct and ordered costs.

Chicago Aus VPI The Snion Forever James Cummings James Pernn Oak Park Cummings

Cries Ignored as Joke Ends in Boy’s Drowning

In SWANFIFLO, a boy aged 28-7? drowned in the Walff river after pleas for help were ignored by companions Fiwin Callaway, 18, and others who did not intervene.

Swanfiflo Ran Ang Fiwin Callaway Walff River

Land sale tale hints at vast oil forces across borders

Fragmented notes discuss selling Labrador to Canada for 110000 dollars and reflect on oil interests growing via Standard Oil and Pan American Petroleum. The piece contrasts national power, big business influence, and the British invasion of North and South American oil fields, urging cautious, nonenthusiastic financial advice amid promotional stock chatter.

Standard OU Pan-American Petroleum Great United States

Tax On School Lands Dinner Guests And Tour Details

A report from a government gathering notes a dinner at the Menger hotel Tuesday attended by Webb, a highway engineer, and Gaten Borglum. After adjournment, the delegation visited the Guoter bore] and enjoyed a night drive. Mayne Montieth signaled adjournment planned for fall with another machine to be named.

Menger Webb Ssistant Gaten Borglum Geniptar Puesta Delegaion Mayne Montieth

Old San Antonio Home Sparks Historic Treasure tale

The Licht highlights a downtown San Antonio house with Adaes Indian roots and links to Spaniard treasure legends. Miss Mary De Zavala recalls a 1836 funeral pyre near the Alamo site and bones found in the yard while Thomas B. Johnson refused to sell until soil digging proved treasure conjectures. The wartime-era home, built in Civil War days, remains occupied as the tale persists.

Adeas Miss de Zavala Licht

Weather Forecast Fragments For Oklahoma Region

Fragmented forecast notes show southerly winds around seven miles per hour with no precipitation reported for Oklahoma and surrounding states. Mentions of variable conditions in Texas and nearby areas, with possible rain and showers forecast across parts of the plains.

Okishoma New Meziro Toviniang Celling Helewl Gklahara

Tombstone Clue Spurs Police Probe In Budapest Tale

In RACDAPEST Aug 28 Mee Veli Modi finds a grave marker in a Budapest cemetery bearing a name and stone details linked to her children. She launches a police inquiry within days uncovering hints of a remarriage and a hidden past as the monument reveals a former spouse. The case highlights tensions and personal motives connected to love and loss.

Dlan Hue Anabana Ferishad

Arabs Massed For Raid On Holy Land Front Page

The report says 1300 marines landed at Jerusalem and will be stationed at Ladd near the main Palestine railway hub to guard Jewish residents against further attacks. Rioting spans from Dan to Beersheba with hundreds dead as anti Semitic violence erupts across towns.

Con Weil Fron Jebleh Lalestine Jerusalem Ladd Palestine Patentine Holy Land Dan Beersheba Hilla

France Deploys Battleship to Syrian Waters Amid Palestine Disorder

France sends the battleship Shin La Brottex Piquet to Syrian waters. The Freero government ordered a naval dispatch in response to unrest in Palestine, signaling heightened regional tension and intervention by European forces.

France London Exchange ‘Tele Freero

Britain May Make Inquiry into Palestine Arab Jewish Fighting

London Aug 28 Well informed circles say Prime Minister Mac Donald’s cabinet may soon consider some form of inquiry into the origin of Arab Jewish fighting in Palestine. Some ministers reportedly favor revisiting Britain’s responsibility in the Holy Land though it is not a prevailing view. Military circles speculate on a possible permanent garrison in Palestine comprising two infantry regiments and one cavalry regiment, though this is unconfirmed.

London MacDonald Palestine Britain Holy Land

Rabbi Declares National Fast Day for Jews in U S and Canada

Rabbi Sleazer Silver of Seringfield declares a general fast day for all Jews in the United States and Canada for next Wednesday. The fast is approved by the Union of Western Rabbis and the executive council, announced from this city on August 28.

Seringfield Mons PIR United States Sleazer Silver Union of Wethotox Rabbis Canad Umion

Vatican Alarmed Over Situation in Palestine Tensions Rise

The Vatican warns of growing danger to holy sites as fighting between Arabs and Jews escalates in Palestine. The Lavora Facenna reports concern over Jewish-Arab violence and notes British authorities warned that Zionist activity could ignite further clashes along the Jordan frontier.

Foxcint Vatican Ambly Walestine Berio Holy Place Calentine Vauows Steven Lemigra Laviro Palestine Jordan

Jews to Hold Protest Rally in Madison Square Garden

New York hosts a large protest rally by Jewish community members from eastern cities. Notables include Samuel Untermyer and Senator William J. Borah chairing the event with Elerbert Hy Lettan and other leaders addressing anti Jewish persecution in Palestine tensions and calls for solidarity.

New York Palestine Madison Square Garden Samuel Untermyer Prenide Arnong Heapenkern William J. Borah Itate Foreign Relations Elerbert Hy Lettan Walker Rabbi Jargilier Prisedexibhiy America Pernwrth Denteoh Smencen Jewish Congrenn

End You'll Know See Fa Net Glove Pill

A fragmented OCR item offers unclear terms and names making it difficult to determine a coherent event. The readable bits hint at a technological or medical product mention but lack concrete actions, dates, or locations.

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