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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1929

Page

2

Lost rancher found after six hour snow exposure near Cassin Texas

A cattleman and San Antonio Irrigation Co. president M. Drake survived a six and a half hour exposure in a blizzard after a fall from his horse near Cassin Texas. A posse recovered him unconscious and snowbound, his horse vanished, and Drake was rushed to Physicians and Surgeons Hospital. His daughter and wife led the search through the night. Drake sustained a severe facial laceration and possible arm injuries as the horse slipped into a snow-filled hole during the fall.

Preamoula South Texas M. Drake San Antonio Irrigadion Company Drake Cassin Texas Morse Hig Flarestown Choi

Chaplain Col Julian Be Yates Succeeds Easterbrook as Army Chaplain

Col Julian Be Yates is named new chief chaplain succeeding Col E P Easterbrook who has retired. The change reflects ongoing Army chaplain leadership adjustments and signals continuity in religious support for soldiers.

Julian BE. Yates Allies of Army E. P. Easterbrook

Paving Firm Backs City Bond Over Incinerator Row

Te Vickers, a paving company representative, stated city officials sought a bond to cover potential damages from incinerator construction. The Standard Paving and Link Tunerator firms reportedly became involved, leading to a formal city action and a negotiated amount.

Jile Medalliens Stand In Te Vickers Entopuns Ickers Standard Waving Company Link Tuninerator Company

Annual Dinners for Newsies Planned in San Antonio

San Antonio prepares a Christmas dinner for 400 newsboys hosted by Nat Mei Washer at the Gunter Hotel. Maj. Gen. Paul K. Malone gifts a set of books to the first prize winner. Entertainment includes performances by Mary Jordan and the Tanner Dancing studios.

San Antonio Nat Mei Washer Crysble Gunter Hotel Washer Paul Kb. Malone Philippines Mary Jordan Tanner Limon Smith Gunter Holel Majestic Raymond Willie Majestic Theater Mimber Mayer OU. M. Chambers Rees Boles Col William Lassiter Brigatier Lahm

Plan for Railroadas Scored in Washington Debate

The FRB reports a storm of criticism over a proposed railroad consolidation plan. Executives and Congress split on feasibility and timing, with unity on needing action but disagreement on methods. A Yale professor warns the scheme resembles economic theater rather than solid policy, while industry leaders anticipate further discussion in New York meetings.

Washington, D.C Pluto Taffic Iostate Commerce Commission Hydminda Congress Cina Vevey Lefore Meeling Association of Mailw Bell New York Yuu Swerincens Pliu L. F. Loree Dekiware & Hudson Ciust i W. A. Wipley Ayr

China’s ambulance idea on battlefield shows improvised carries

A photo depicts wounded being moved to a hospital by the pole and man method, still common in some Oriental army circles during recent revolts.

City to Get Gardened

City officials announce no delay in outdoor theater construction bids for the Star Sunken garden project. Architect Gutzon Lorglum Austine has completed specifications. four bid packages cover excavation, foundation and concrete, wings and quarters, and ornamental work.

Star Sunken Garden Pack — Camimissimini Jarob Kubialy Mains Gutzon Lorglum Ine Tinar

Soldiers Warned Against Holiday Liquor in Orders

Soldiers face strict prohibition on liquor on military reservations during the holidays. The warning references Army regulations and national prohibition rules, emphasizing medicinal exceptions only.

Atiny Imei

Woman Charged in Fatal Stabbing Case

Reported charges allege Grace Rogers of 425 South Meacham Street was involved in a fatal stabbing Saturday night. Police say Mannie of 119 Thurman Street provided information leading to the investigation.

Murier Chargie Montins Grace Rogers South Meacham Street Mannie Thrufman

Bid solicitation for San Cedre park drive and theater project

The city will seek bids for a new driveway and related works at San Cedre Park and Little Theater. Bids must include a percentage of the total amount of the bid as part of the proposal.

Big Clerk Vries Joe Monty San Cedre Park Little Theater

Policemen to Keep Watch on Carnival at Washington Square

City council meeting decided to station police near Washington Square to maintain order during the carnival. A petition by C. Arnaud requests a prayer service nearby, and organizers aim for the carnival to close each night without disturbance.

C. Arnaud Washington Square Aquare

City Council Minutes Highlight Minor 1984 Budget Moves

City council met to approve small financial actions. Transfers included from the 1920 general interest fund to the 1984 general fund and from bank to bank to balance city deposits. Appropriations covered notes for soil forest, garbage department gear, municipal advertising, land taxes for Camogie Tray, and extra architectural work on Witte building including contractor and payroll costs.

Coulter Tan Lee Robert Ayres Threeridtien Inn

Youth Jailed Faces 2 Dozen Charges in Forgery Case

Two dozen charges of forging and passing worthless checks allege a local trio engaged in fraud over six months. Albert Casanova and EH Puentes Street figure in the case, with a teller witness recounting forged items under fictitious names. Justice of the Peace Berlisontent notes the arrest following complaints. Fireworks advertisement from George Keene appears beside the story.

Albert Casanova Albert EH Puentes Street Dave Thg Eldorend Tas Satni Y 4 EH. Ucilen Teller Trose Biota

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