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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1929

Page

3

Passengers and Crew Saved as Liner Sinks in Atlantic Fog

A fog drenched collision off Ambrose Channel sank the Fort Victoria with 206 passengers and 165 crew, all ashore. the Algonquin, colliding nearby, rescued none but aided by pilots while four investigations opened. Crews search the wreck, warnings issued to navigation, and plans to move passengers to other ships as the fleet assesses losses and arrangements.

Atlantic York Dee Furness U. S Bart Wen Fort Victoria Ambrose Channel Clyte Line Armost Uoter McAlpige Turtesa Line Tenmuda Thy Port St Eorgr

Chicago shuts all high schools and grounds after loss

Apparent abatement of the sharing leads the superintendent William J Wogan to order the closure of all high schools and grounds for the day. The downtown district sees 400 new shoveled spots, 1000 workers for the Illinois Central road, 340 for the Chicago Motor Court, and 100 for the covered lines.

Chicago Actuels William J Wogan

Family kin among survivors of Mallory wreck

Whitman and Miss Vieirath of New York City were aboard the Mallory steamer Algonquin when it collided with another ship near New Frek harbor. They were en route to San Ane lovie to visit family, including Mrs. Frank Bo Qarrig, and reported no casualties in the harbor wreck.

Whitman Miss Vieirath New York City Homer Hiureis Trobert Ih Graen Hospital Mallory Wenmoer Algonquin New Frek Harhoe San Ane Lovie Ming Famisy Seul Eit Minther Grandmotor Frank Bo Qarrig Plast Park Avenues

Pursued Fred Burke by police in deadly New York underworld

Police pursue gangster Fred Burke tied to a massacre that left seven Moran agents dead in New York. The chase reflects a brutal underworld dispute and ongoing manhunt across city streets and night quarters. Burgeoning investigations focus on organized crime links and possible mob leadership involvement.

Fred Burke Polles Ty Underworld Moran

Science Tests Fatal Bullet Chicano

Science's microscopic eye enlarged the search for the Valentine's Day massacre gunman. Major Galvin Goddard and New York ballistic experts examined a machine gun found at Burke's lakeside home in St. Joseph Michigan to determine if it fired bullets found on victims. The test will not finish before tomorrow at the earliest while investigators pursue the elusive shooter linked to a fireman killed in St. Joseph after a minor traffic argument.

Fred Burke Siller Kieman Wirner Galvin Goddard Burke's Lake Front St. Toseph Mich

Breathing and Miracles Probed by Curious Case

A fragmentary column discusses physiological questions. It cites Miss Margaret McIntyre of Mainfield New Jersey as breathing only five times a minute while others average 12 to 18. Scientists label her a physiological miracle and note her unusually deep breaths. The piece links breath rate to exercise and oxygen intake, urging readers to breathe more deeply.

Margaret McIntyre Mainfield N. 1 Miss McIntyre

Theater Heads Hold Parley at Beeville

RBERVINIS Dec 19 Hall Trine leads a meeting of theater executives and managers in Beeville to plan expansion across the region. The group, chaired by Mr W, outlines openings for 19 theaters with locations in Kingsville Kenedy Linton Yort Three Rivers Aransas Pass and Tivoli. They discuss adding more houses, enlarging the chain, and installing talkies as progress noted since 1920.

Rbervinis Hall Trine Bell Nerond Mammal Sant Agerint Hera Mandhy Ecenin Tt. W Matinos Kingsville Kenedy Linton Yort Rivera Aransas

Local England residents fund playground upgrade in Richards park

In Tinglawl, a donor named Tom Natiormood of Woodderfield England formerly of Brady provided 4 canh funds for additional playground equipment at Richards park. The gift aims to enhance a 42 acre amusement area and benefits county children assisted by a friend in need.

England Brady Park Urady Torna Dow Tinglawl Richards Park Trnly Ile Tom Natiormood Wodderafield Brady

Karnes Auto Owners Tax Notice Amid Confused Figures

garbled text from Karnes County tax statement dated December 17 lists owners and vehicle counts with inconsistent figures. Marvin N. Waller, tax official, states totals include multiple vehicles and values, but numbers appear corrupted and unclear in the record.

Karnes Texas Karnes County Marvin N. Waller

Eleven Deaths in Storm's Wake Across Midwest

Chicago and a wide Midwest region faced a devastating blizzard that dumped heavy snow and 60 mile per hour winds. Eleven deaths in the area were linked to traffic and exposure as transportation ground to a halt.

New Orleans Snow Parade Signals Unseasonal Cold Snap

A week of warm weather gave way to a frigid front sweeping the South. New Orleans saw light snowfall and freezing conditions in the early morning, while Wichita Falls Texas reported 2 degrees below zero. Consignana Texas noted the coldest weather of the year with temperatures near freezing and calm winds.

Atlantic Hinev New Orleann Nuper Wichita Falls Texas Tony Consigana Wight Argrees

Man Pleads Guilty and Wins Freedom in San Antonio

Teofilo Montana, about 40, pleaded guilty on Judge McChorys advice in Ninety fourth District Court to a theft of six drinking glasses valued at about 1.00 from Mrs J Montwoutery at 403 West Wovstan street. He received a five year suspended sentence after the misindicted charge of robbery by assault. The judge advised a guilty plea to larceny with intent to commit robbery. Mrs Montganices testified she did not wish to appear against him, stating the bundle was for hungry children and not a purse theft.

San Antonio Teofilo Montana Anid McChory Iven Iim McCrory

Cardinal Maffi to Hold Wedding in Rome Next Month

UFI Vopelo in Rome reported that Cardinal Maffi archbishop of Disa will officiate the wedding of the Prince of Piedmont, Italian heir, and Princess Marie Jose of Telgium next month in Rome.

Rome

Pope Urges Laity to Increased Participation

Vatican dispatch reports Pope Pius appeals for greater participation by laity in church life. The message emphasizes active involvement in parish duties and charitable works, urging lay members to take more visible roles in religious and community activities.

Vatican City Dro Pius

Franks Oes Atpearoall Franks Oes Atpearoall

Funeral services were held for Franks at Sanh Wo home in the Mion county on Saturday. He was survived by two brothers Billy WW and Sark Vrank. Martha Inuman of Montatines attended.

Vraesalt Tesga Branks Mion Couity Fenisoll Billy WW Sark Vrank Baxter Martha Inuman Montatines

Hunters Fined for Violating Game Act

Junction reports fines totaling 405 dollars in Kimbla county for hunting law violations since hunting season began. Eight violators were trespassers, with three fined for shooting from an automobile during the period.

Kimbla County

Cuban Sugar Denies Charges in Hoover Era Probe

Edwin St. Shattuck, hired for lobbying by Cuban sugar interests, testified before a Senate committee that he discussed sugar relief with Newton and had no direct directions from President Hoover. He acknowledged correspondence tied to sugar legislation but denied being closely guided by Hoover. The hearing explored influence and the work Shattuck did for Relief and child health groups.

Edwin St. Shattuck Cubase Tr Hoover Senate Shateyek Cla Antlers Thy Neieun Relief Association Vanerency Children's American Child Health Association

May Devise Plan to Put Gas Tanks in Nix Building

An effort to allow gasoline tanks on the second floor of the Nix Building faces safety scrutiny. Chief J G Sarran warned builders Thursday amid concerns over fire hazards and ordinance compliance while planners consult architect and contractor for a safe approach.

Nix J. G. Sarran Anbonneedt Wornesdas Chist Farcan Nui Cantractor

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