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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1929

Page

2

San Juan Disaster Leaves San Francisco Grieving

A historic ship collision and sinking off the California coast kills many aboard the San Juan. Rescue ships, including the Mami and Shawnee, save dozens while investigators probe negligence by the tanker Standard Oil and the other vessels, with questions over the age and seaworthiness of the San Juan.

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Youth Flies Into Jail In Aviation Classrooms

A youth in custody runs aviation classes for inmates, with Unroe and another youth charged with airplane stealing. On the second night the venture collapsed as Unroe remarked there is nothing to flying.

Zeppelin flight returns spark New York crowd roars

Dr Eckener rested after a record flight in New York amid one of the city’s greatest ovations. A zeppelin demonstration followed, with Eckener receiving a scroll and medal from Mayor Walker. The Graf Zeppelin will carry freight including lawn mowers, women's garments, machine castings, dental instruments, and a radio set destined for the king of Spain.

Eckener Dr. Eckener Washington New York Airebin Todsy Germany Wattery Colanel Lindbergh Walker Win Spain Philadelphia Progresa Abenrintian

Almazon to Tour Europe After North Campaign

Almazon will depart for Europe with plans to seek medical treatment in New York before sailing overseas. The report cites VAMEDO sources noting Gen Juan Andreslmazan will proceed from Laredo to New York en route to Europe, following his role in directing the federal campaign in the north during Escobar retaliation.

Vamedo Juan Andreslmazan Escobar Atvice Laredo Almazan Haw New York Europe

Auto crash injures 7 year old and mother

Mrs Angelita Quantana 62 and her son Feary 7 were injured in a two car collision at the Cam ison and Went Travis streets intersection. They were taken to Robert & Green hospital for treatment of multiple injuries.

Angelita Quantana Wea Faurel Street Feary Robert &. Green Hospital Camison Travis Streets

Boxer Shoulder Fractured in Bout

A boxer named William, 16, suffered a shoulder fracture during a bout. He was treated at Rohere TP Geren Hospital after the incident, police reported.

William Rohere TP Geren Hospital Haturday

Jerusalem conflict and air travel amid wartime mood

Fragmented prom page notes British efforts to ease Jewish tensions near the Western Wall amid World War II air activity. It derides Jewish resistance and praises British restraint while referencing aviation feats and global travel. It critiques oil price influences and potential war impacts on civilians.

Graf Carries American Officer on Zeppelin Flight

Washington Aug 31 Amer officers travel aboard the Graf Zeppelin from Lakehurst to Germany to observe operations for future airship design. Eight naval officers and one civilian engineer will fly, while others return on the craft. no passage paid by the government.

Washington, D. C Ngi Amer Drs Graf Zeppelin Tepric Navy Goodyear Zeppelin Company Akron Oso Briedeichshafei Sngiheer Doctor Ecksney Weshington Adame Vo Wiley Navhaiah Los Angeles J. M. Shormaker Mavs Settle Falrennet Gient Charles Bauch Mekener Comwilee Rosendahl Jack CL Richardson Charles DP Turgess Eleman Et- Fineur Germany Zeppelin Moteritadenten

Check Suspect Held in Houston

G W Segrist is held in Harris County jail after being charged with issuing a bad check for 110 dollars. The complaint was filed before Justice Julia F Gulon. Deputy Sheriff Inhn BH was directed to return Segrist to answer the charge following word received Saturday morning.

G. W. Segrist

Pistol and Money Taken From Home Reported

A burglary report states a pistol and money were taken from a home on Men Drive in Wid Laurel Heikh. Officers traced the items to Mrs. E. A. Berry at 12th Porter Street. A witness reported a weapon seen in the yard, prompting a police inquiry.

E. A. Berry

Messenger Boy Injured in Crash

A messenger boy riding a bicycle in Colleton was injured in a street crash. The incident happened near a local messenger bar on West Terrace Street. He was taken by an MP to a city hospital for treatment.

Tanrel Street Mantert Pen

Rum-Crazed Youth Fights Night Watchman in City Inn

A intoxicated boy attacked a night watchman at a city inn during the early morning hours. The assailant fled after a struggle that ended with the watchman restraining him until police arrived. The incident highlights a late night disturbance on the ninth floor.

wAlta Bay Anil Ehrilling

Prisoner Allowed to Attend Burial in Anticipation of Funeral

In Avstin Alin IPI reports a prisoner named Farorant Mealy may attend the funeral of his wife in Prinem. Tom Anderson noted the completed sentence and Plans for the burial are under an empanelled authority ensuring attendance during the ceremony.

Avstin Alin Farorant Mealy Tom Anderson Max. Flex Win Wife Prinem Anerson Wan Andere San Eminty

Shock Kills Aged Abilene Woman

Galveston dispatcher reports 70 year old Cassie Milner of Abilene died in a hotel after a polmabiia incident. Police say the death followed an accident involving an identified child and a fatal outing. The case is being investigated as a possible homicide.

Galveston Aux Cassie Milner Elding Sarrewle Shrek

Explorer Wilkins Marries Susanne Bennett in Australia

Sir George Hubert Wilkins, famed explorer, has wed Australian actress Susanne Bennett. The ceremony grounds were kept private with the couple pictured together, marking Wilkins after his Zeppelin tour return.

Dan Cupid Sir George Hubert Wilkins Susanne Bennett Wilkins

Suburb residents oppose annexation by Ben Antoni

The Alamo Heights area and Hills annexation debate continues as residents, led by Blue Bonnet neighbors and Alamo Heights officials, express desire to remain autonomous. Citizens recount petitions and officials note lack of formal requests while city leadership, including Mayor O Grady and Alderman Hammond, hear the meeting amid tense local opposition.

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Vasconcelos Life Periled at Mexico Demo

An assassination attempt against Jace Vox, presidential nominee of the anti reelectionist party, was disclosed at a demonstration. Over a hundred party members gathered near Santa Prisnaventuen in Cnahuiti. Vox narrowly escaped as he lost his way and avoided a spot along the route.

Ty Ted Jls Elmett Sthamer Thane Mexico Jace Vox Ronitlox Rty Cnet Warty Aohpenkur Dn Univeraat Mesiin UY Santa Prisnaventuen Cnahuiti Bn Walt

Mexico Air Hero's Sister to Enter Aviation School

In Exich City on August 11 two girls were granted entry to aviation studies. Captain Filion Chrennzy is to educate Emilia Carranza Civ Avle nhian Sebel at a national air school. One prior rebel captain Carranza died in a crash near Mount Holly, New Jersey, while attempting a flight from New York to Mozien.

Mexico Air Hero Exich City Alversad Risley Meghcan Gond Filion Chrennzy Emilia Carranza Avlenhian Sebel Carranza Wan Mt Holly N. 1 Bean Aa PorRop Mehl Allempe Fren New York Mozien Cite

Coleman Gun Fire Damage Figures Reported At Fifty Three Thousand

A vandalized incident caused extensive damage described as the county’s most complete instance of destruction. Officials announced the loss totals around fifty three thousand dollars, with the Wallace area reported as severely affected. Local authorities continue investigations into the event.

Coleman Tegan Aik Fite Shigae Thranakant

Wilkins Orders Submarine Work for Pole Trip

Sir Hubert Wilkins announced at a ceremony that construction would begin on a submarine intended for a South Pole expedition. The project aims to probe polar regions and meteorological extremes, with Wilkins previously knighted for Arctic flights. His team plans to integrate the vessel with air and sea exploration capabilities.

Wilkins South Pole Blayrlanis Hubert Wilkins Mins Lin Bennett Wilking

Trail of Blood Mystery Near Deserted Home

Police sought clues in the 400 block of Ill Street after two men fled the scene leaving a trail of blood. Officer Akerman and Cravin alerted additional units and found blood leading from a rear door frame. the building was empty and the two men had vanished with no witnesses.

Naterday Akerman Uinll Mirec

Arab and Jewish Violence Report Described Amid Tense Palestine Crisis

The dispatch details sectarian clashes and killings across Palestine with Arab attacks on Jewish communities and fears of larger violence. Reports cite damaged towns near Safed and Jerusalem, urging stricter patrols, guard measures, and refugee protection as authorities scramble to contain the unrest. Local forces faced reinforcements and mixed effectiveness amid ongoing turmoil.

Jordan Safed Dafenge Piieyaurs BAO Testa Treidtenty Hele Haren

Fighting Resumed Near Jerusalem

Aug 31 reports state violence broke out near Jerusalem as troops engaged Jewish groups. Casualties include several Jews killed and others wounded while attempting to surrender or disperse. Telegraph dispatches indicate movement of troops and rapid, broad-area clashes in the Palestine colony.

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Police Nab Window Peeper Third Time

A man was arrested for peeping through a window at a home on 112 Norly Rasoe Street. The suspect fled ten blocks before being chased down by officers and captured.

Nulice Mare Dena Norly Deng Fleenre Oaman Copan Trier

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