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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1929
Page
10
The school board approved plans to improve facilities at Hue Bennett Necro school and Harclas Flementari crhnel with additions and remodeling. Contracts worth 220000 dollars were let for Cellina Gardens Smith Xavarro Riverside Park and Herb Elementary schools.
Reports recall the kidnapping of Dilly Ranieri and the subsequent killings linked to the case. Thomas Tiri, one of the victims, was shot dead as he walked home, with assassins fleeing in a car. Prosecutors and police are mentioned amid the trial developments.
Los Angeles reported that Mrs. Torensend told a correspondent she would not pose for any more pictures after her return from a kanermonn, stating she will not be photographed again and will stay home with family wood.
Reports from Mexican and U S papers deny rumors that fugitive rebel leader General Roberto Cruz has been captured and executed. Cruz reportedly remained at large near the Sinaloa border with Sonora, while rumors of joining Jose Vasconcelos faded as Vasconcelos refused his offer to raise an army after elections.
Valente Quintana, Mexico City chief of notices, arrived in San Antonio claiming a vacation but staying until December 8 as Mexican officials in New York pass through. He stays at the Gunter Batel and gave no details on secret service presence while speculation links him to safeguarding figures like President-elect Ortiz Rubin and Gen. Almazan.
CASCADE, Del. 13. Experts debated Othello's skin tone in a practice session at the Nie theater. Charles Marshall of the Civic Opera company envisions a coal black Moor, while Tyranne Power of the Shakespeare repertoire company favors a cafre tan. Experts were summoned as Shakespeare students have been perplexed by the Moor's makeup.
Texas Christian University President Dr M Waits describes students as serious trustworthy and dependable as he prepares a new bank, noting a genuine amount of religion among college students in a prefatory message from a university leader.
Austin brief reports H C Vinson died at his home and will be buried in Temple. He was father of Curtin Vinson, associated with Texan at Cultural and Mechanical College. Survived by two sons, one daughter, and another son in California. funeral plans include moving the body to Temple for burial.
The Georgia State Supreme Court affirmed a ruling supporting a husband’s claim over his wife’s care and domestic duties. The decision notes the couple’s dispute over daily tasks and living arrangements, including cooking and housekeeping, with strong language about gender roles.
Washington reports a bridge project delays headline the line as the Interstate Bridge Company receives a time extension. Authorities say the extension covers the completion of a span over the Grand Strait, with officials noting the project progresses amid administrative review and funding discussions. The article cites AP dispatches on the evolving construction plan and potential impacts on schedules.
A fragmentary report notes that seven members of the panel failed to appear, triggering arrest concerns as authorities move to address the stalled text book process. The text is garbled and names are unclear.
A Shi e working under his automobile Wednesday night in San Antonio area sustained severe burns when gasoline ignited. Alfred Garcia of 407 South Taneho Street received injuries and was treated at Robert B. Green Hospital Thursday after gasoline spilled and flames caught.
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