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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1929

Page

3

Wan Escapes Death in Car Crash at Fort Sam Houston

Robert Bush of 420 Carson Street, a soldier at Fort Sam Houston, narrowly escaped death when his car somersaulted after colliding with a negro driver on Jefferson Street. He had searched for his wife Ira Lag Bush all night, found nothing, and was helped by Officer Covington. The suspect was jailed as investigators pursued the missing spouse.

Robert Bush Carson Street Tri Sam Houston Hush Detective Cain Fort Sam Houston Reveille AE Peona Jefferson Sainrrset Bush Ani Hig Siong

Burglars Visit Oppenheimer Home

Burglars burglarized the residence of D. F. Oppenheimer on Arcadia Place during the family's absence. A radio was reported missing. Police noted that total loss could not be determined until the family returns.

D. Oppenheimer Arcadia Place

State in Mexico Facing Charges

Mexico City reports Campeche faces constitutional issues as a duty on central region products is sought. Two complaints were lodged with the Department of Industry, Reminera and Labor from the Confederation of Chambers of Commerce.

Mexico Mexico City Campeche Department of Industry, Remineras and Labor Confederation of Chambers of Commerce

Races and fairs linked across towns with a strong racing committee

Old Wiley Fain notes Pearsall and Victoria fairs share dates October 11 1901 12 but remain 150 miles apart. Dudley Storey cotulla heads a keen racing committee with Max Blocker Enuial Flosh Wright Dilley Herff Lyons Pearsall and others. The piece blends racing plans, local personalities, and a nostalgia for Texas country life.

Wiley Fain Clase Elec Pearsall Wand Sta Antonio Pearsall Dudley Storey Cotulla Hiner Max Blocker Eneiual Flosh Wright Dilley Herff Lyons Pleasanton Sal Armstrong Big Wells C. M. Merritt Hondo A. R. Strong Dulus Franklin Tilden Roagge Victoria and

Judge passes boxing case in Fairfield courtroom

In Fairfield Aug 20 two sets of lawyers clash over contempt claims against Dallas District Attorney William McGraw and two officers for stopping a boxing match in Dallas. Judge Fountain H. Sirpy postponed the hearing to September 6 at Groesbeck after arguments over required papers.

Fairfield Capcades William McGraw Dallas McGraw Tom Hickman Hal Hood Fountain H. Sirpy Groesbeck

Youth Suspected of Turkey Theft Sought in Texas

A youth suspected of stealing turkeys is being sought after a prankster used a handmade license plate bearing a trick. Police report from Sheriff Kleemner of Fredericksburg says the suspect headed toward San Antonio in a decorated truck. The case involves a country inn rumor and a likely prankster, with local vigilance urged.

Turkey Trents San Antonio Fredericksburg Kleemner Frederickburg San Antonin

Atascosa Fair Honors Old Settlers and Riders

Atascosa County honors old settlers with Trail Drivers and Pioneer Freighters reunions. George W. Saunders of San Antonio, president of the Trail Drivers, speaks. Crowds flock to Roy Gray carnival exhibits and racing cards feature Slow Motion and Vernal in saddle and free-for-all events with multiple winners and owners named.

Old Mettlers Atascosa County George W. Saunders San Avetonia Roy Gray Black Streak TJ Gnne Beautyitl O. J. Leach J. A. Hays Midnight Bless Hy- San Saesy Susie Os Je Leneh Sevind Knee High MU. Edwards

William E. Rounds Funeral Saturday

Funeral services for William E. Rounds aged 76 will be held at the family home on West Craig Place at 11 6'einek Saturday morning. Dr. John W. Darby of Central Christian Church will officiate. A New York native and retired physician, Rounds had lived in San Antonio five years. He is survived by his widow Mesy Selen Maule Rounds a son Teland I Rounds of New York and a brother Charles A Rounds of Washington.

Panera Craig Place John W. Darby Central Christian Church Rounda New York San Antonio Mesy Selen Maule Rounds Mesy Selen Maule Rounds Aon, Teland I, Rounds of New York Charles A Washington, C

Thief Snatches Radio From Keane Home Side Window

A thief entered PB AG Keane s residence at 1211 North Wackverry Street through a side window Thursday night and took a radio. The incident was reported to police as an arrest warrant is sought for ESCAPES JR WOMVILLE Texas Aug 30. Peck 19 charged with the rural staying of the purported sweetheart Emma Wostnek escaped from the Tyler county jail in three me graces last night.

Keane PB. AG Keane North Wackverry Street Escapes JR Womville Texas Sud Peck Tne Emma Wostnek Tyler County

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