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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1929

Page

4

Doctors to report on Pantages health before bond hearing

Los Angeles December 24. District Attorney Baron Fitts will appoint three physicians to examine vaudeville figure Alexander Pantages and report his health to Superior Judge Cherlew Fricke at Thursday’s hearing on his bond petition. If doctors deem Pantages in danger of death or permanently impaired, Fitts will oppose release.

Los Angeles Baron Fitts Alexander Pantagre Eunice Prince Cherlew Fricke Pauteres

Beauties Named Candidates in School Contest

Four entries for the beauty section of the Cactus yearbook were announced Tuesday. Local entrants include Ruth Pi of Alpha Chi Omega Marion Sanin Littlefield dormitory Edith Lowe Chi Omega and Elizabeth Kercherille of Robertson's boarding house. Out-of-town contestants include Milde Applerbite of Beeville and Helen Seary of Cotulla Heppe Alpha Theta.

Sam Antonio Rominves University of 'Fexae Ruth Pi Alpha Chi Omega Marion Sanin Littlefield Edith Lowe Chi Omega Elizabeth Kercherille Robertson Milde Applerbite Beeville Kirbyball Helen Seary Cotulla Heppe

Coyote Defeated by Rooster in roadside bout

Report from St. Jo Missouri area describes a fight between a coyote and a game rooster from the Green flock. The rooster returned home badly worn but alive. A separate note mentions a medical incident and an alleged theater sale of about 15 million dollars.

Poverty Shand Separates After 39 Years Together

A Bexar county couple, married 83 years, will spend their final Christmas apart unless a hospital program keeps them together. Mr Steed, 84, and Mrs Steed, 75, have lived in the county for decades. Miss Hamer of Robert B Green Memorial hospital plans a Christmas dinner and joint care to unite them for Christmas Day.

Bexar County Christasnedas Thurrday Dasa Miss Hamer , Herrin Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital How Pital Mr. Steed San Antonio Church

Missing $50,000 from Mrs Babe Ruth estate investigated

Dec 24. Administrators open the strong box of Mrs Relen M Ruth widow of Babe Ruth to trace a $50,000 nest egg. Only jewelry valued 2000 to 4000 and a bank book with $100 shown after a long probate dispute. Dorothy Ruth was bequeathed $1,000 but no substantial fortune appeared.

Rolin INS Relen M. Ruth Ruth Babe Ruth New York Dorothy Ruth Sbe Watertowoe Edward A. Kinder Dorothy

Matterhorn’s Death Peak: World’s Highest Cemetery

Snow and ice cloak the summit where climbers who perished on the Matterhorn lie. The jagged peak remains a sentinel over the graves, attracting adventurers from around the world who risk the perilous ascent.

Walls Hurls Mexico Dep Parody in Webb County Address

The letter signed by John A. Walls denounces Mexican officials and warns that law enforcement will protect Webb County residents. He attacks Mexico’s leaders, defends local voters of Mexican descent, and calls for strong protection of life and property along the Rio Grande.

Mexican War Department Mexico Webb County Mezice Rio Grande Webb John A, Valls

Consulate to Stay Closed Amid Trade Resumption Doubts

The Consulate in Nuestra Nueva Laredo will remain closed while a permit for resumed trade with Laredo merchants is debated. Mexican citizens endure shortages as officials delay reopening, awaiting clarity on the disruption and its causes.

Menico City Excelsior Laredo Nueva Laredo Lareta

Three Freed In Christmas Release From Federal Court

Three men appeared in federal court on indictments but received Christmas releases after having been held in county jail since September. The judge ordered detailing at the courthouse by an immigration officer for Refinn Toamires, tied to a national problem in Vew. Walter Bese was discharged for violation of the prohibition act on a first offense and Maurice Neoman, age 7, faced charges of theft of a mobile.

Bregirhe Trice West Tuscay Refinn Toamires Sinlanon Wetanty Walter Bese Wilendge Maurice Neoman Momeblle

Men Sentenced on Narcotic Acts in Fort Leavenworth Case

A federal court in Fort Leavenworth sentenced a man and a woman on narcotics charges. The defendants, Turley and Weat, were linked to the Florican resort case involving “Whey wets Pedic Paditte” and Richard. Annie Hecker was ordered jailed for months on narcotic offenses.

Fort Leaverworth Turley Ade TwuVul Richard Annie Hecker

League of Nations backs or blocks U S aims abroad

The piece notes French insistence that London naval and disarmament proposals be run by the League of Nations. It argues U S diplomats face limits since European actions await League approval, while Washington appears more effective at managing affairs at home than overseas.

London League of Nations United States Europe

Christmas carol program at THRONES concert

The Aly People present a Christmas carols program featuring Handel and core carols. The listing includes O Come All Ye Faithful It Came Upon a Midnight Clear Hark the Herald Angels Sing while others like It Came Upon the Midnight Clear and The First Noel appear among the works.

Galo

Four Prisoners Sentenced by Federal Judge in Conspiracy Case

Four men faced federal judge Fran Whal on Tuesday for conspiring to alter United States notes. Ling WIT was among those sentenced to six months in county jail. sentences run concurrently. Thompson and Owens pleaded guilty and received similar six month terms. one charge was dismissed.

Fran Z. Whal Ling Gunter Bote CwVal Weal Kay Jam Mo Thompson M. Owens United States Tudge West Fas Thompson Eax Jeit Winen Thom Remntar & Tie West Aren Brnaay Krys Ray

Lindbergh Statue Erection Favored by City Mayor

St Louis mayor backs erecting a Lindbergh statue in a memorial site. He proposes public funds or contributions from city children to support the purchase and installation, inviting civic support and movements toward a formal tribute.

Lindbergh St. Louis Louis Dee Fuger JL Miller Col Charion A. Lindbergh

Suspended Agent Demoted at White House Prohibition Office

A deputy administrator at the Coe waite, previously in charge of enforcement, was demoted from a senior role to a lower position within the prohibition bureau after disciplinary action.

Hington D.C Dae Tey J. Titnu Fermion Neabbittan Coewaite Cominka

Christmas Snow Blankets Cities Across Regions

Heavy snow and slick sidewalks caused several accidents and road closures. Virginia saw multiple fatalities and injuries from the storm while Hillsboro Texas residents dug out from a 26 inch snowfall, the heaviest on record. Florida experienced freezing temperatures with 68 degree warmth elsewhere. Pacific Coast slated for rain and snow.

Horace Barnes McGill Fifth Avenue Virginia Hillsboro Texas Florida Tle Everglades Miami Pacific Coast Washington Oregon Idaho California Nevada

South Recovers From Cold Siege After Frost Weather

Atlanta reports a easing cold spell that killed a dozen in the South with warmer readings arriving by afternoon. Temperatures rose to 30 in Memphis 24 in Nashville 30 in Little Rock and 35 in Richmond as Alabama ranged 22 to 32. Restoration of communications proceeds slowly with damage estimated at 851000 by the Southern Bell Telephone company, greatest losses in North and South Georgia where ice coated wires are rare.

Atlanta Colt Memphia Tenn Nashville Little Rock

Veteran Railroad Conductor Found Dead in His Room

James Downie, owner of the boarding house at 420 Augunia Street, reported the death of 76 year old veteran railroad conductor ES Fitzgerald in his room after a failed knock. Police ruled death natural. Bolty will hold an inquiry next Wednesday while investigators review the situation.

Fitzgerald Augunia Street Christmax Nhl W Hin Signak Enya Ted Konth Aterica Torncing Jamea Downie Rroping House Bolty Sperber Aly Isregel

Woman cafe owner hit on nose by man

A cafe owner on 1217 Nayar Street reported to police that a disgruntled customer struck her in the nose after a Tuesday night altercation. The assailant’s identity was not released.

Tria Costa Fane Nayar Street

California Sends Hoover Fruit Cake Gift to Hoover

A damaged clipping notes a fruit cake steaming with the inscription Christmas greetings from California to President Hoover sent to the chief executive by a California delegation. The text mentions a celebration plan and references local individuals and a gift item.

California Hoover Wastington Heppesantation Calioornia

Rocket Pioneer Envisions Faster Air Travel At 6000 MPH

New York December 26 Fritz Von Opel German auto manufacturer and rocket aviation authority outlined a future where rockets protect 1000 passenger planes traveling at 6000 miles per hour. He predicted a 500 mile per hour elevation within the next generation possibly a decade.

New York Fritz von Opel Grman Auto Manufactyure Yon Opel Dew Germany Wee

Minor Offenders Freed in Dallas

Dallas reports that Mayor J. W. Weddy Tate plans to release minor offenders on Christmas Day. A midnight session at Corporation Court will review cases tonight as eligible offenders may be freed, with details still unclear.

Dallas J. W Weddy Tate Anatante Corporation Course

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