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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1929
Page
1
Alongo dressed as Lusbel will lead a local group of devils staged by members in a community pageant. The playful portrayal features a film-like costume and a coordinated performance by volunteers in the annual event.
A burglar struck Monday morning, fleeing after stealing 26 dollars. No injuries reported. Police urged anyone with information to come forward.
A collision near Ban Antonio left Preston T Colbath four dead after his truck struck two cars and a fruit truck. Four men in the other vehicles were injured, with Colbath surviving relatives including his widow Mamie Colbath and a 27 year old son Walter. Funeral plans have been announced by local undertakers.
A large Mexican delegation including army officers and officials arrives in San Antonio to greet President Calles and escort him back to Mexico after a three month tour of Europe. Leaders include Senator Elezardel Valle and Congressman Fernando Escamilla. General Allen, who headed the Mexican army staff, oversaw the military display. The party travels by Missouri Pacific train to Bid, meeting crowds and officials on arrival.
In Washington Gen. Calles of Mexico will travel with Ambassador Tellez and Truex on a border trip. The purpose of the mission to the United States remains unannounced, with potential diplomatic immunity and arrest concerns discussed amid the border situation.
Dec. 14 report details General Arturo Bernal and staff proposing a rail revision amid political turmoil. The article notes Calles and Mesien supporters in Mexico decry the plan while former president Calles reportedly seeks asylum and leadership changes.
Wright cautioned firefighters in a Monday conference not to rush in after a week of blazes. The mayor indicated the truck bore no fault in the accident, urging patience and adherence to orders during emergency responses.
Washington D C October 10 The old guard of the GOP lines up against the administration over adherence to the World Court in a senate dispute likely to unfold next year. Senator Pepper of Pennsylvania strongly opposes the new protocol while former supporters advocate amending reservations. The administration backs the revised protocol and Hoover endorses adherence with reservations as the senate weighs U S participation in the World Court.
Akketelon kep and a wire fragment were cited as flaws in a vagrant case. Mondar was tried on vagrancy charges after claims he toiled steadily but faced arrest. Judge Watson heard testimony from City Peter J. Lurber and hayyard vice evidence.
Mr and Mrs Samuel Alexander announce the engagement of their daughter Teuville to Lieutenant Ervin Alexander of the United States Army stationed at Fort Sam Houston. The wedding is set for Friday at St Pauls Episcopal Memorial Chapel with Reverend T. Canere reading the service.
Kiva Casanova, famed Follies beauty, claims romance with Tellegen, while Tellegen denies knowledge of the affair. Adonis of the stage, Tellegen, and Casanova figure in a growing gossip item with no confirmation from the pair.
The court action surprises Galloway Calhoun and Jack B lar k as state officials outline nine witnesses including Pat Murphy and E Locke. Prosecution chief Seeligson signals leadership in witness questioning while defense remains tight about plans. Judge Anderson stalls further steps until December 14 and district attorney Seeligson confirms Calhoun will aid the state in the probe. The Chambers indictment follows a prior case against a former investigator.
Federal Judge DuVal West presides as 30 grand jurors are sworn and instructed for a federal election law violation investigation. Pred Horowitz is introduced as special assistant attorney general. The panel will probe alleged conspiracies to deprive Wirzbarh of Congress, with 14 required for a quorum and 12 for indictment. Attorneys and witnesses named include Wardbach and Sellesker as potential figures in the proceeding.
In New York on December 16 1922 United States Senator Grundy spoke in an exclusive interview with Universal Service outlining his bid to win Pennsylvania’s Senate seat. He credited Governor Fisher for urging his candidacy and defended his role as a lobbyist while stressing a policy of keeping industry and workers in America with tariffs and education for voters.
A miscellaneous shower was given in Mrs. F C Reeder Way bosings Thursday at 220 Hot Well housevart to compliment Miss Helen Ruhman a bride elect. Hostesses were Miss Lillye Stevenson and Mrs J R Son nelly.
Fragmentary OCR scene shows Wright asserting authority over arrests and jurisdiction while discussing a meeting with Crist of Police Owen Kilday and Captain Gan Blockenkew. The dialogue hints at enforcement limits and supervisory tensions.
Money appropriations totaling 225 were voted to settle city damage suits at a Monday meeting. Damages of 125 were paid to DT. Wine for injuries suffered by miner Wier bert J. Wine after being struck by a garbage truck on San Pedro Avenue. Damages of 190 were paid to Mes. Qr. T. McBarbera who was struck by a tow car chain.
Charges of drunkenness and disturbing the peace were fled against Charles Haengley in Justice of the Peace court. It was alleged Tan sley went to the home of H Zichmann on North Loop road, abused her. The case will be heard at 2 30 p m Tuesday.
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