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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1929
Page
4
The treasury department issues a circular to customs, reminding that importing stilettos hidden in goods knives and bludgeons is prohibited. Severe penalties apply to those attempting to smuggle such items into the country, citing public safety concerns.
Police hunt for two swindlers tied to a CALSLOT scam as a teen and a man with a father figure vanished amid promises of 26 to 52 percent interest. Authorities said they could not locate Nera or the party involved.
A thief snatched a purse containing $180 from a car driven by Mino A. Vinens of 842 West Hollywood Avenue as she examined the vehicle after a minor traffic accident. Police were notified. A second burglary at W. L. Tabidte’s home on 109 Pierrey Avenue was reported with loot amount not yet known. A theft occurred at Louis Henry’s home on 41 Koelagie Street, with cigarettes and chewing tobacco stolen. An entry into T. Ro Forsythe’s home at 105 Perry Street was also reported. An advertisement touts a decorated drug store for Christmas at Millints plea, featuring George Keene.
Claude Conyers announced Wednesday that a draft amendment to the electrical ordinance will be ready by week’s end for submission to electrical contractors and building owners. He recommended a public hearing on the amendment to allow Willie owners to employ building electricians who can perform repair work on small jobs without a separate permit.
San Marcos December 18 The following inidents were this work se ted as the editor and staff of the bwest Texas Teachers college annual the Pelagor John s Finn Surelle editor in chief Tizelle business manager Teath Lewis and Medie Kyle assistant edi Laura Mane Langham activities editor Col's Chaston Habe Kennrix athletic editor Joe Horrry arecitor Dorothy Kinney biz solioaitor Laura Belle Hasne and High school business manager Ara lowland.
Classifieds ad listing white pillow cases 49 cents, pairs 1.98, 86 inch bridge sets 1.25 to 2.59, embroidered linens and damask table cloths in multiple sizes and colors with borders and patterns, prices ranging from 0.50 to 3.00.
Bathroom ensembles include bath mat lid cover and sine cover made of terry cloth in attractive designs and colors. Matching color schemes promise a stylish, modern bathroom look. Packaged in a neat box for retail presentation.
Harry Williams notes Jamele Tanner’s Alive News column as a swift weekly read. The piece wanders through veterans, ministers, weather chatter, Lockhart town events, and a frontiers reminiscence about Hebbronville.
The report highlights growth in Brady's agricultural area due to robust feed crop production. It notes local farmers, merchants, and workers adapting to the year’s conditions with emphasis on feed quality and field practices impacting yields.
Columbus officials reported the Ohio Supreme Court did not act on two motions for review in the case of Dr. Jane Sook, former Ohio State University professor and Theara Hi Will not, delaying any execution.
Madrid dispatch reports newly appointed American ambassador to Spain Travel Nogle Laughlin arrived with his family today and attended an informal reception at the railway station before proceeding to the embassy residence.
The Court of Criminal Appeals reversed three death penalty murder convictions today due to indictments lacking malice aforethought. Ardell Sanders and Dewey Hust of Dallas County and Jon de Pena of El Paso County had their cases remanded for new trials after judges ruled the indictments only stated voluntary killings.
William H. Vanderbilt will wed Miss Anne G. Colby on December 27 in Orangetown New York. The ceremony will be simple with Dr. Harry Emerson Fosdick officiating and no best man bridesmaids maid of honor or ushers.
Attorney General Robert Tae Bobbitt and State Comptroller S H Terrell due in San Antonio to open an investigation into bootlegging fuel and substitutes to dodge state gasoline taxes. District Attorney Tamar Seelizeen and County Attorney Tom Newinn deny knowledge of the probe while noting prior secret inquiries by operatives under Trobbitt.
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