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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1929

Page

3

Probe Completion Delayed as Grant Jury Reopens

Special grant jury investigation into a bank robbery case resumes Tuesday in Ninety-fourth District Court after a weekend adjournment. Ten witnesses testified Friday. more from out of town subpoenaed. Eighteen suspects tied to the $7400 theft face charges, with several defendants named in the ongoing probe.

Danke Mewsengers Torethiya Dieteret Lanni Seeligson Distriet Court Out of Toma Dep Bherilf Uob Ginder Fly County Triler Tom Donoghue Charlen Peters Pat Pox J. A. Ford Museengére E Rink Wiemore A. Ti. Molenn Jor Schwartz Lone Vilbien Ralbery Shipn Cecasney

FAMED SALOON CLOSES IN OAKLAND CAUTIONARY NOTE

Faded OCR hints at a local saloon closure in Oakland California near Callt Ave. The fragment mentions Jack Lon von and Abegeo inspired tales, with vague reference to a creator meeting sitterfront characters for stories.

Oakland Callt Ave Jack Lon von Nce Abegeo Abe Manny Tania’ Varus Lee Usc

Wife Seeks Divorce Over Tuberculosis Baby Fears

Omaha report says Mrs. Elyn Ab lin King files for divorce from Henry Albin claiming their baby John Lee 18 months old risks illness from the husband who is said to be the father. She cites the husband’s health and the child’s safety in the petition.

Omaha Elyn Ablin Henry Albin John Lee Nick

Bus Lines Seek to Ban Speeding

A local effort in Bloomington seeks to curb speeding by buses along the county highway. Officials discuss a proposed law to limit bus speeds and create stricter enforcement on designated routes to improve safety and reduce incidents on the county road network.

Theater for Children Opens in Herlin

Bertlan Aug 31 reports a new theater opening in Herlin dedicated to children's plays the inaugural program features Detoe’s "Redincon" in a single-act children friendly lineup set to debut this season at the city venue.

Theater Bertlan Apeerd Herlin Pier Slaowen Detoe Redincon

Fireman From Local Engine Company Named in Notice

A notice identifies a member of the fire department by name and ranks. It states he has served since June 1, 1925, with Engine Company No 3, Station 4, located near Commerce Street at 408 Thompson Place.

Ecefes Geera Thompson Place Commerce Street

Burglary Report At 724 Howth Pecos Street

Thieves entered Hie Bianchi Martanes at 724 Howth Pecos Street using a pass key overnight and stole items including two pairs of men's work shoes, four pairs of striped hose, a beret, watches, forty two penel handled in skorted laves, a hutch, and six dollars. Victims found burglars’ work the next morning.

Bianchi Martines Howth Pecos Street

Couldn’t Steal His Own Automobile

Curtin and Charles Vervin shared an automobile in Livingston. A dispute arose when Curtin claimed ownership and expressed intent to take the car without consent, with the owner later asserting Charles was a half owner. The case charges Ms Urother with illicit taking.

Caurt Curtin Charles Vervin Livingston Charles Urother Curtig Charies

Cow Break Injures Girl on Farm Careless Kick Injures Jane Allan

FRANKFORT Aug 31 Jane Allan 11 suffered fractures and a broken collarbone after a cow kicked her in a farmyard. A nurse described the injuries as broken ribs and a fractured arm as she was treated at the scene and later in hospital.

Frankfort Jane Allan Gale “Tarke New Nera

Dancing blamed on drinking in New Yoni report

A garbled clipping cites an American delegation leader visiting and claiming drinking affected dancing ability. Mentions Teerhera af Dancing and paperful remarks attributed to Weinna, with unclear references to Hérit and Ywun.

Car Owner Nabs Man Stealing Auto

A local car owner restrained a thief during an auto theft incident in Fort Worth. Police reported the suspect was detained until arrival and booked at the station as the investigation continues.

Texas Cowboy Who Saved Fortune Dead TO BE WORTH

Fort Worth reports the passing of a Texas cowboy who saved a fortune, with funeral arrangements noted. Details about his life, the saved fortune, and surviving relatives are limited in the fragmentary text.

Texas Aus Leld Heyate Tay Vugenn W. Cinek Ap. A Toxma Priv Ely Fort Worth

Crash Fatal to Harlingen Man

A Harlingen man died in a crash near town. The incident occurred as a vehicle collision produced fatal injuries, with emergency responders attending the scene. Further details were not available in the readable text.

Harlingen Harvingrs Ans Here Holland Elke Salen

Malaria Fever Probe Witnesses Fifth Victim Urged

Washington Aug 31 A Health Service investigator reports Malta fever or undulant fever is a serious disease with relapses. Dr W T Maprigon, a senior scientist, has joined Dr Edward Franviz and others fighting the illness. Five staff members are affected, including Dr. Franviz who recently recovered, while two fatalities are noted among the case files.

Washington, D.C W.T. Maprigon Public Health Service Scientier Malta Edward Franviz Daetor Francis Todor Jarrigan Francis Howrever Misa Alice'c. Evans Extile G. C. Lake Hhacrison Hee

Lost Girl Found Amid Family Distress

CatherineSipari, reported kidnapped, was located at 22 South Oakland Avenue in a loner. Her sister and father, Gerardo Sipari, confirmed the rescue and the family plans for care. Mrs Shaw, neighbor Rueper, and Catherine’s mother coordinated the response, recalling earlier missing person reports.

Cincago Kittren-yoarnold South Avkland Avenue

Make Air Safe Coroner Pleads Make Air Safe Coroner Pleads

CHICAGO Aug 31 Chief of police at Cook county asked by Coroner Herman Bumlesen to help curb rising airplane fatalities in a letter urging police to cooperate swiftly after air crashes. He stresses that prompt information and action can prevent many deaths and calls for police to communicate with him immediately following wrecks.

Chicago Cook County Herman. Bumlesen Bumlessen

Convict Will Grows State Funds From Prison Estate

The court decided that six years of earnings from James Doone, a prisoner, will be awarded to the state. The confiscated estate of Venne’s Shong and related lands will be turned over to the public ward.

Tor Angeles California Bey Jamea Doone Sobber Sarnen- Hin Venne Lanclnimal LF

Lindbergh Airport Planned in Mexico City Area

A brief note reports Lindbergh airport project in Cuernavaca area Mexico near the capital. The article mentions the site about 61 miles from Mexico City and references a visit by Anne Morrow at a country residence nearby.

Lindbergh Mexico Cuernavac Charing Linusbergh Airport Moo Volopel Anne Morrow Amiasea Cors

Graf Letters for Sale at Fifteen Dollars Each

New York market item notes cancellation stamps and World War era memorabilia offered at one dollar per item, one fifty per set, with wholesale options. Collectors are urged to inquire by mail about availability and price across various series and printed materials.

Oil Notes Record Wave of Production At New Oil Field

The shell company reported the completion of a wall credited with producing about 3000 barrels of oil per day. The operation spans Vim Taytor-Tink in Peron cant and involves land holdings in Vecos seats Towns and nearby areas. Independent Company members and local residents are linked to the project as it enters a new stage of development and ongoing production.

Shell Hak Peron Teane ESA EK oMnore van Aellet

Tumlinson family ties to Pleasanton and Alamo siege tale

The remnant narrative traces Pleasanton teachers and fair officials, naming N H Gottwald and Abscosa county fair roles, then shifts to Tumlinson kin from Pleasanton and nearby towns. It recalls Wiley Tumlinson, early Texas rodeo figures, Alamo siege memories, and a lineage of brothers with racing and ranching ties in South Texas.

Lumlinson Antonio South Texas Pleasanton Atasvasn Wan Branchwan Alan Whan Turanch San Onl Reser Tleasanton Peter Tle van Abner Abror Tumlinson Pete C. Tumlinson Pleasnalon Alamo Wiley Tumlinson

Coast Guard Rescues Crew After Norwegian Shipwreck

WASTTINGTON, Aug. 31 The Coast Guard headquarters said a rescue team collected the antine crew from a Norwegian ship wrecked off Cape Ni Winds on August 10. The effort followed reports of a capsized vessel and ensured medical aid and transport for the surviving crew.

Wasttington Herdquarhea Cape Ni Winds Berin

Rail rate cuts eyed to aid grain shipments

Kansas City officials say Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe plan to cut freight rates to lessen grain transport costs. Representatives will travel to Washington next week to push the new rate, with Missouri Pacific and St. Louis-San Francisco already obtaining authority for a reduction.

Kansas City Atuhisun Topeka & Santa Fe Kansas City Southern New Orleans Texas Banta Beberlule St. Lewis-Son Kansas Ceuls W Bashel

Cow Pangher Reunion Scaled by Band and Pasture Event

Ballinger Aug 31. At J Wood pasture on Coyote Creek the annual Cow Pangher Reunion drew 40 members and visitors for the 102nd gathering since 1910 the date of its organization.

Ballinger J. Wood Coyote Creek

Court Proceedings in Ninety Fourth District Potter Stisher et al

Court records from the Ninety Fourth District include actions against various defendants in San Antonio and Omaha. Judges named include John F Onion Finrs and Matrser, with judgments entered for plaintiffs in several cases such as Gra ham and Graham Electric. The reports note refusals to exhibit and a range of civil suits including accounts and contracts with outcomes favoring plaintiffs.

Ainige Anthony Tilelia Stisher San Antonio Vaulie Servier Company Nie Melquiades Lopes Eulalio Justice OF the Peace Court John F. Onion

Radio Programs KTSA Broadcast Schedule Gleaned

A fragmentary listing from KTSA radio shows station schedule details in a 1930s style. Items mention light news flashes, musical programs, and various venue references. Multiple named programs and locations appear, including hotels, theaters, and station identifiers.

Farmer Sees Crop Go Up In Smoke

Fire destroyed a barn and crops owned by Q. Ray at 225 Aransas Avenue on the Frederickaburg road two miles off Hoffman after midnight Saturday. Firemen battled the blaze four hours, with 140 tons of hay 100 bales of corn and a truck lost, valued at $3000 total. Cattle and stock were destroyed. the owner is listed as Julio Teffen. Estimate includes $1000 barn and $2500 contents. Suspected spontaneous combustion.

Ome Bexar Toyaty Seturday Julio Tefenn Frederickaburg Hoffman Wre BD. V. de Gaspert Q. Ray Aransas Aveoga

City Central Bank to Open Tuesday in New Building

City Central Bank and Trust and a consolidation of City Nations bank will open in the remodeled corner building at East Houston and Navarro Streets. The institution reports capital of 2000, capitalized at 500 dollars, and deposits over 10,000. Resources total about 260,000, with official word coming from Washington via the comptroller of the treasury.

City Central Bank City Central Bank and Trust Fompery City Nations Bank Tha Central ‘'Tryag Company Tha Guaranty Stat Bank East Houston Navarro Washington

Mussolini Expands Public Works Program in Italy

Rome August 31 Premier Mussolini authorized an expanded public works program totaling over 30 million lira to combat unemployment. The plan targets job creation across Italy with new projects and government spending aimed at easing economic pressure and boosting relief efforts.

Rome Mussolini Italy

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