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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1929

Page

9

Crouch Bonds Out After Helensville Escape

Crouch known as Honert John faces 13 indictments in Temple for forging grain bills. Bond set at 13000 dollars. authorities say he built a Texas ranch during flight and amassed about 130000 from alleged land and grain schemes. Trial date not yet set.

Authoritiessur Jobo Grey Crouch Helensville Mig Hisham Advind Crench Fond McGregor Texas John Terry Nee Zeatani

Fiddle Contest Notes at Ford Event in Los Angeles

A brief skit recalls a year when local fiddlers gathered in Los Angeles to perform before Ford soldiers and then beat Ford fiddlers in a notable exchange. The piece highlights the lively rural tradition amid city scenes and references a historical fiddling rivalry.

Thieves Reported In Three Local Homes Loot Totals Hidden

Burglars struck multiple residences in a regional spree totaling around twenty dollars in reported loss. Jewelry clothing a pistol and cash vanished from Mrs. W M Harrison 447 Bushnell Place. W A Zuerr 933 Lamar Street reported a window entry with gun and clothing theft. Pullin 912 Florida Street lost dress and cash. FH J Jones 72 Nasurro Street saw thieves flee after discovering no loot.

W. M. Harrison Bushnell Place Sli W. A. Zuerr Lamar Strert Pullin Florida Street J. Jones Nasurro Street Jones Sunde Sipor

Majestic Courtesy Program Headliners At Woal Vaudeville Night

The Majestic Courtesy program will feature headliners including Stan Kavanaugh Fanglinb and relatives, with Conlin as a onair mass vaudeville bill. The event, airing on WOAL at Thoyom Mewar, will include the Harris Twins, Mite fila and tila lan Havanaugh, Hel Conlin, and other acts amid a ceremonial program. A five free-tever of Serbia is mentioned in the prose, with exits planned for the close of the show.

Woal Stan Kavanaugh Hall Forerie Wil Conlin Thoyom Mewar Sissing Ityan

Constitution Soon to Be Sea Worthy Frigire Pace

Fragmented OCR text mentions a ship related to constitutional status and sea worthy checks. It references a frigate, payments around $547,195, and mentions Kasberg and a ball fixture. The readable items imply naval procurement or restoration with unclear sequence.

Washington

Richman Clara Bow Engagement Reported for New Year

A clipped society note states Clara Bow and Richman have become engaged and plan to wed near the New Year. The pair are described as deeply committed with arrangements underway, including attire and venues for the future ceremony. The item notes an expectation of a formal announcement soon in New York society circles.

Richman Clara Asseier Bern

One-Fingered Violinist to Play for L A Dancers

Henry Martin of Wichita Kansas known as the worlds wonder one fingered fiddler plans to perform at Henry Port’s old-time dance in San Antonio and other events. At 55 he claims a violin over two years old, has played in 11 states and expects 18 more by 1928. He beat Fird’s out Hiddlers in a Missouri contest at Joplin earning a cold medal. He has broadcast plays with San Antonio stations and now resides in Hruckenridge Park.

Henry Martin Wichita Kansas Worll Wonder Henry Port Pentyear San Antonio Martin Sears Joplin Missouri Marlin Foundy Hruckenridge Park

Sea and Land Are Linked by Phone

New UHR reports commercial telephone service now linked the Leviathan at sea and Jani. Walter S. Dittard, president of American Telephone and Telegraph, arrived from New York to inaugurate the link aboard the Leviathan with Commodore Ho A Cunning.

Walter $. Dittard American ‘Telephone and Tel Graph Company New York Tallel Commodore Ho Cunninghae

King Approves Sentence Cuts Amid Political Unrest

The government announces reduced sentences for several activists linked to the 1407 revolt. Officials say the move aims to stabilize governance while maintaining accountability. Exiled leaders receive renewed clemency talks as protests continue.

Madrita Typ Bing Athifalar

200 Will Receive Christmas Bonus

A noisy OCR fragment notes a Christmas bonus for 200 workers or recipients, mentioning names and a Wall Street brokerage. The garbled text references salary and comparing to last year, with unclear dates or figures.

Bales Still at Brita Amid Hurricane-Torn Isles

London reports hurricane force winds sweeping across the Tyrkish isles causing death and destruction at sea. No vessels expected for hours as weekend storms surge, with air service halted and crowds at waterfronts awaiting relief vessels and news of losses.

London Dee Tiritih Isles Oiay Jake Gea

Fall From Glider Towed by Plane Proves Fatal

SAN FRANCISCO December 1 The long awaited dream to glide across the Golden Gate ended tragically for Charles Ferguson 35 army warrant officer who died after his glider fell 150 feet at Crissy Field. The frail craft was tethered to an airplane when it tore apart causing Ferguson to plunge. His wife witnessing the accident collapsed and was taken to a hospital.

San Francisco Dee Thev Golden Ice Charles Ferguson Juny Crissy Field Ferguson

Cowboy to Break In Church Wild Ponies

Newport notes report rodeo style act as Jol Scoth, a cowboy from Wyoming, visits Mrs Mussel Vanderbilt Church to break in and show ponies at her farm amid recitals and community events.

Newport R. J. Dee

Grundy Near Senate Seat in Pennsylvania

Indications today pointed to the appointment of Joseph Grundy, president of the Pennsylvania Manufacturers Association, as junior senator from Pennsylvania to fill the vacancy created by William Yare’s rejection. Governor John Wishart has not indicated whom he favors, while Meany’s friends lean toward the Wolrvol manufacturer as the chief executive’s choice.

Harrisburg Tolay Joseph Grundy Pennsylvania Manufacturered Association William Yare John Wishar Friends of Meany Wis

Pils Relieve Tins Quickly and Surely

An old ad claims Tut's Pils ease gas pains and discomfort from intestinal tins. It promotes quick relief with a simple remedy and emphasizes reliability for troubled stomachs.

Building Fire Tears Through Downtown Kansas City

An early morning explosion destroyed a one story business building at Thirmenth and Muioatreated, housing 12 shops and a cafe in the downtown district. The estimated loan total was $30,000.

Kansas City Der Thirmenth

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