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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1929

Page

5

Reconciled Star Pola Negri and Husband Return Home

Paris reports that Pola Negri and Prince Serre Marani have reconciled after near divorce. The pair appeared in Venret court for a formal decree but chose private settlement. Negri and Marani are to travel to St Moritz then depart for America, according to the Paris edition.

Pola Negri Paris Der Chicago Tribune Today Serre Marani Jowars Americ Cochetty House Theis St. Es Mortiz

Mary Not at All Piqued Over Paris Reconciliation

Chicago report says Mary McCormic expressed no pique upon learning Prince Serge Mdivani and Tola Negri had reconciled in Paris after a second attempt. The article notes McCormic’s name had frequently been tied to the affair, with details unclear due to garbled text.

Mary Chicago Mars McCormic Serge Mdivani Tola Negri Paris Miss McCormic

Adee Sore Throat Remedy Promises Quick Relief

An advertisement touts Thoxine as a fast sore throat remedy claiming relief from soreness and coughing due to irritation. It markets a double strength pill liquid version for home use priced at $1.00 with a money back guarantee if not relieved, sold through druggists.

Fireman LeBlanc Promoted Amid Personal Drama

Fireman LeBlanc, a $42 midways driver, joins a "Buys Your Fireman" series as city notes reveal ongoing personal turmoil. The piece mentions a prince and Miss Ogrik amid separations, with Miss McCormic's repeated marriages and a plan to remarry after a divorce from Chester A. McCormic.

LeBlanc Midway Wruitt Noyaliies

Good Fellow of Other Days Dies Alone in Chicago

Captain Edward W. Morrison, longtime Chicago figure famed as the so called millionless millionaire, dies in Chicago. His funeral viewings drew only a few mourners, with a single wreath on his bronze coffin. Morrison, once a symbol of lavish spending among the Loop’s well known good fellows, had outlived many of his contemporaries before his death.

Chicago Edward W. Morrison

Weekend spate of petty thefts reported by residents

Santa Claus reports theft of Christmas presents from his home on Cedar Street Sunday night. The Rev Roland Crum's car window was broken and an overcoat with gloves taken on Sunday night. Mrs W de Vollman’s home on Patterson Street lost a platinum bar pin with three diamonds and three pearls. A prowler on Locust Street pilfered an overcoat bag and a razor. A porch raid on Soledad Street yielded four shirts and other clothing. Blane saw the prowler and chased him but the thief escaped.

Santa Claus Richard Tyrown Cedar Street Rolfe Y. Crum St. Mack's Churgh Alae Herting Sol East Locust Street A. H. Blane Soledad Alrett Siowler Blane Das Tne Winn

British Dirigible Makes Maiden Flight

The Great Britain's new giant dirigible, four years from build, made her maiden flight from Eloreden, Yorkshire, this afternoon. Launched at dawn from Towden ban gar, the air vessel under Captain Seait rose about 8 oclock and circled the district as cheering crowds marveled at the early flight.

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Winter Haven Selected for Texas Experiment Farm Site

Winter Haven gets the state experiment farm site chosen by the committee. The 198 acre tract lies midway between Crystal City and Carrizo Springs. Officials expect benefits from varied oils on the land and plan to focus on growing citrus fruits.

Winter Haven Experiment Cristad City Texas Wort Crystal City Carrizo Springs Hishwax Tenon

Mammoth tax petition drive presented to Congress in parade

Photo shows baskets filled with tax reduction petitions gathered by Hearst newspapers across the United States, handed to Congress on the Capitol steps by a committee of notables. A large parade through Washington preceded the presentation, highlighting broad public demand for tax relief.

Hearst United States Congress Washington Streets

Grasshoppers as Thanksgiving Turkey Feed Spreads

County agents report grasshoppers fed to turkeys improve muscle and bone development and may prevent crooked throats in birds. Breeders say hot grasshoppers provide rich protein and minerals, supporting healthier, better formed turkeys for holiday batches.

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Mexico Needs Larger Court Urges Adding Departments

Mexico City December 16 Justice Julio Garcia, president of the secret court, urged expansion in his annual closing remarks. He said the court would take four years and eight months to finish back work if kept as is, pointing to inborn backlogs from 2017 and nearly 6000 outstanding amparo petitions. The court currently has three departments.

Mexico City Julio Garcia Bia

Oil and Land Transfers Appear in Classified Notice

The column lists various oil and land transactions including transfers of 40 acres in Tom County and multiple parcels across volumes 236 and 226. Named parties include Herman A., Allen Warshall, Thomas York Survey No. 20035, Bertha, Waller F. Jones, and Marg Nellie Cline, with dates such as September 17, 1934 and October 1, 1934.

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Ex-Bankers Plead Guilty in Flint Bank Case

Nine of forty five former officers and employees of Union Industrial Bank of Flint pleaded guilty in circuit court to embezzlement totaling about 2.07 million dollars. Names listed include Elton D. Graham Ivan P. Christensen Simon Pollock Frank D. Montague Mark Kelley J W Barron and Clifford A Plum. All were released on bond and to be sentenced January 2. The bank shortage followed a broad market collapse with officials accused of gambling on the market.

Flint. Mich Union Industrial Bank Elton D. Graham Ivan P. Christensen Simon Pollock Frank D. Montague Mark Kelley Inssell A. Hungan J. W. Barron A. J. Sehlosger Clifford A. Plum Tell Era Aid Nceyernment

David Apostle Seeks English Colony in Cornwall Plan

London dispatch reports Isaac Joshua Thrown, apostle of the late King Benjamin Purnell’s group, arriving with 300000 in House of David funds. In disguise he aims to establish a colony in Cornwall, seeking converts after a recent public sighting in Piccadilly.

Uarversal London Isaac Joshua Thrown Tienjamin David Tondon House of David Ethoir Fen Hington Renton Harbor Mich

Lexington links Seattle Tacoma grid for ship power

Seattle Tacoma plans test hookup with aircraft carrier Lexington to supply the city with auxiliary power for days as drought strains water system. Navy charges total about 45000 for standby and dockage plus 1 cent per kilowatt hour while Tacoma uses Cushman Lake reservoir to meet daytime demand and shifts mills to daylight hours. The city foresees a $66000 loss over a month with revenue from Lexingon power at low rates.

Tacoma Wash Dee Lexington Puge Sound Lake Cushinon Vavoma Manor Mills Favlorive Wlalus City Light Denaruoent Navy

Open Rail Switch Blamed for Wreck

An open rail switch tampered with allegedly caused a crash on the St. Louis San Francisco line near Henryette Oklahoma on August 14. The Interstate Commerce Commission safety bureau reports 14 people died in the wreck.

Washington, D. C. Dev Interstate Commerce Commission St. Louis-San Francisco Henryette Oklo

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