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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1929

Page

17

Burglars Roam City As Cold Weather Spurs Theft

Police report a spate of burglaries Tuesday and Wednesday night as cold weather drives thieves. Items stolen include clothing, money, watches, jewelry, auto parts and a rooster from various addresses along Milam, Houston and surrounding streets, with losses totaling hundreds of dollars.

Wednesdas Antonobil J. H. Swinder Wordog Boulevard Peasanton Road Taper Torreon Noustons Walter Milam D. Neal Noustons Street Neal Rhling Houston South Tareio Walter Hell Devine Errect Miss Jng Mra. H. Langline Lynwood Avena IF. W

Humble Company Wins Station Site Case on Appeal

The Humble Oil Company wins a building permit ruling in Ninety Fourth District Court allowing a filling station at the Wred ericksburg round and Cincinnati avenue site. The city plans to appeal to the Fourth Court of Civil Appeals, delaying final action. The case arose after Mrs At La Brence and others sought to restrain construction, tied to a city ordinance banning stations within 360 feet of a public worship place.

Wredericksburg Round Cincinnati Avenue Tuenday W. W. McCrory Ninetyfourth Elamble Oi Company Fourth Court of Civil Appeala McCrory Cara Tiexur At. la Brence W. W. Knight Teuleht Humble Oil Company San Antonio

Man Judged Insane Seeks New Hearing

Ernest Young, found insane by a county jury a year ago, requests a new trial after escaping from the State hospital and eluding deputies and city officers. Under Judge Robertson, Young will undergo a brief period of observation before the trial resumes. He was convicted on charges of a motivated assault.

Ernest Young Perar State Hospital Perry Hobortoon Gwarda Conethaoso B. F. Patterson Stohertson Nanault

Pin Removed From Girl's Right Lung

A girl in Maryse Geet underwent five operations to remove a pin from her right lung after Presbyterian hospital spent $100 on treatment. X ray and chest wall instruments were used. throat devices aided access. final removal succeeded on the fifth attempt despite earlier dangers.

Maryse Geet Tain Te Herant Presbyterian Hospital

Model for French Coins Dies in Poverty

Pauper model for the famous Sower coin, once known as Freseh coins, died in Ta Cremnat in poverty. Artist Roty reportedly used the girl as a model for a small sum and she later sought state pension without support. Her identity as the Sower model remained unverified after death.

Roty Fielin Bower

Flapper 71 Weds 92-Year-Old Beaux in Mich

In Odare Michigan a 71 year old flapper married a 92 year old beau Joseph A Formann, and Mra Amina Bimuch, 7, among the welding arrests, were great grandchildren of each.

Flapper Beaux Odare Mich Tac

Lectures by George E. F. Sexton at St. Mary's Church

George E F Sexton, noted for two years of work in Tela slina, will present a series of lectures at St. Mary's Church. The talks aim to inform the public on his research and findings.

Wether George EF. Sexton St. Mary's Church

Christ Our Guarantee of Pardon Topic of Talk

After a two and a half year absence Father George F. Sexton returned to San Antonio to lecture at St. Marys church following missions in California and Texas. He trained in San Antonio and will stay until Sunday to resume duties at Obinte minsinnary. Wednesday night he will speak on Christ Our Guarantee of Pardon.

California Texas George F. Sexton San Antonio St. Mary's Church Father Sexton Christ

Taxicab Driver Meets Waterloo in Traffic Joust

Jose Rodriguez, a taxi driver, received a black eye after an on street clash with three Black men on Ruiz and Medina streets. Rodriguez said he conceded the fault and the three assailants fled in their car after a brief fight following a dispute over right of way Tuesday night.

Waterloo Jose Rodriguez Teattia Rodrigues Ruiz and Medina Rodriguen

Capper Credits Hoover With Averting Panic

Senator Capper said the nation avoided a broader business panic after a series of conferences between industrialists bankers and others. He credited President Hoover for acting to calm markets and reassure the country, insisting the action prevented a deep recession and a prolonged downturn.

Wasitingtos GP Capper Kansas D. GC

Violin Players Organize Club

A list of members forms a violin players club with Miss Amerion Menge as instructor. Officers include president William Chin Man and secretary Cecelia Thaehe, with members Wondrow Ta, George Boisiont, Willand Cuever, Florence Pullen and others. A reporter notes the society’s purpose in a composed piece.

Ay Mawr Allin Boedamior Wighelon Amerion Menge William Chin Man Wondrow Ta Cecelia Thaeh Prey Atceliry George Boisiont Willand Cuever Florence Pullen Pkupy Corrie Tridiuan Milton Lock Wish Miler’ Hioek Peru

Golf Stirs Up Old Bullet in Spine Surgeon operation

A report from Samaria details Harry Michaels who was shot in a July 4 celebration twenty six years ago. He began playing golf years ago and now the bullet in his spine required surgical removal after muscles caused movement issues.

Lee Harry Michaels Samaria

Fire causes $1500 damage to home and chimney blaze

A chimney fire gutted a renter's home at 928 West King's Highway and caused about $1500 in damage. Another chimney fire at UZ North Hackberry Avenue damaged parts of Mrs. Anna Rotter’s residence. Fire crews fought the blazes shortly after midnight Tuesday.

Ory Stanley Durham Weat King's Highway Turaday Marnlog Anna Rotter UZ North Hackberry

Strike of 100000 Women Predicted In Garvetand

Garvetand Ohio reports a predicted strike of about one hundred thousand workers at the International Tandy Garments Workers Union convention. Authorization was granted for the broad work stoppage aimed at oiling and production demands across garments factories.

Garvetand Ohio Der

Christian Council Plans Meeting to Prepare Christmas Services

The Young Women's Christian group will host ten bi monthly meetings to discuss plans for the annual Christmas program. A Sunday before Christmas will feature a preparatory event conducted by the W OA and local organizers.

Christian Canneit

Turkey Theft Leads to Death of Man

In Chicago a man named John Jovis attempting to supply his family with food fled a butcher shop after a theft. A watchman witnessed him fleeing, and the incident ends in his death amid a period of famine.

Turkey Chicago Dee John Jovis Ital

Dorothy Sandlin Crowned Weaneld de Burgos Beauty Queen

Dorothy Sandlin wins the title in an election at Main Avenue Mad school amid a list of contestants and judges. The event, held Tuesday, names include several peers and supporters, highlighting community pageant activity.

Dernyhy Sawin Weaneld de Burgos Main Avenue Robert Callueen Arnold Neroit Aline Jin Eich Dritson Miost Peg Hows Delle Niessen Tsidea Bores Jorie Senwifless Teltom Peretz Zeller

William Lee Hall Buried at San Saba

Fragmented obituary notes William Lee Hall burial in San Saba with services and references to family and locations. The readable text mentions New York and Waterville, with unclear dates and names, indicating a local memorial notice through a garbled OCR strip.

William Lee Hall San Saba Hell Steam Suba Weilnvsiay New York Qn Baal Kern San Aateaia Anyarie Hiss Havnnetts Waterville

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