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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1929

Page

6

Attempted assassination of Argentine president stuns capital

Buenos Aires December 2 The attempt on President Hipelite Itigaren by Giuseppe Marinelli a lone Italian mechanic ended with Marinelli dead and no organized conspiracy found Police and secret service tightened security and reduced police furlough after the failed bid The assailant fired six shots as the president’s car zigzagged guards returned fire and killed him, with the president unhurt and visits made to a wounded bodyguard.

Buenos Aires Hipelite Itigaren Rislente Guaiterro Jose Marinelli Sculdre Nnt Owen Hig Auis Marinelli Merinelli Secret Service Hadeen

Newlyweds to Cruise on Yacht Galatea From Los Angeles

The honeymoon yacht Galatea readies for Frederick S Moody Jr and bride Helen Wills for a three week coastal cruise. They arrived at the Los Angeles Yacht Club after a wedding in Berkeley and will be joined aboard by Ed Watson as skipper and two guests.

Los Angeles Calif Frederick S. Moody Jr Helen Wills Moody Tos Angeles Yacht Club Yeaterday Hin Wout Spas Helen Tre Ed Watson

Beet Crop Pleases Canada Sugar Men Barcony Alberta

Officials of Canadian Sugar Factories in Barcony Alberta report beet crop results exceed earlier estimates by 6000 tons, with last year at 17.35 and this year expected to surpass 18. Over $1,000,000 worth of sugar to be produced from Southern Alberta beet crops, a new record.

Barcony Alberta Canadian Sugar Factories

Washing Machine Motor Drives Car Captivates Winfield

In Winfield Kansas on December 25 fathers heard a citywide appeal from their sons for a washing machine motor. Charles Chalten unveiled a car powered by such a motor traveling 14 miles per hour, impressing local youths who now want one for their own cars.

Winfield Kan Der Charles Chalten

Church Going Dog Killed by Auto

In Atlanta on December 25 a wirehaired terrier named Joe Brown Connolly, owned by Mrs WR Host, died after being struck by a car. The dog had regular attendance at First Presbyterian Church and was a familiar fixture at home.

Auto Atlanta Joe Brown Connolly WR. Host Werviers First Preabsterian Church Ceor

LA Firemen Load Toys for San Antonio Tots Cheer

Firemen loaded a truck with numerous toys destined for poor children in San Antonio. Photo shows Fireman Oscar Schuetze at the wheel and Captain W. J. Shiren holding a box as Los Angeles firemen prep a Christmas gift mission amid the holiday spirit.

Tots San Antonio Oscar Schuetze W. J. Shiren L. A

Chain letter sparks attention at Utah state capitol

A chain letter bearing the slogan Cross Crossings Carefully was discarded at the Utah state capitol in Salt Lake City. It claimed to carry signatures of world figures such as Charles G. Dawes Henry Ford Lindbergh Bernard Shaw and Dorothy Dix among others. The missive circulated from Fred E B Lukens Idaho secretary of state to Milton H Well ing Utah secretary of state.

Salt Lake City Utah State Capitol Milton H. Welling Fred EB. Lukens Idaho Charles G. Dawes Bernard Shaw Henry Ford Charles A. Lindbereh Dorothy Dix Lary Hay Anis Hdle Briand Promier Manisay MacDonald

Merger of Christmas with Holidays Provokes Warm My Day

A humorous Beverly Hills letter argues for merging all major holidays into one. The author notes California’s record heat with people at beaches or under outdoor Christmas trees. He imagines Santa in a swimsuit and palm fans as a lighthearted protest against the season’s contradictions.

Beverly Hills Cali Eversndy California Ihon I Lion Santa Rogkis

Court Denies Shook Review On Capital Case

Columbus Opin reports the state supreme court refused to hear James H. Snook’s appeal seeking a review of his January execution sentence. The decision ends direct review options, with Snook’s fate awaiting possible federal writ or executive clemency.

Columbus Opin Uri United States Supreme Court Yeuterdas Lori Sneak Trapae Htt the Grand Rim Ranok Atrurmese Phair Snevk Tiersley Supreme Coast Wy Weal Statia Supreme Cone Goeerant Myers Cooper Teeter Bnaik Ohin Serhit

Three Bandits Shot At Bank In Shakopee

In Shakopee Minnesota on December 25 three bandits attempted a bank robbery at First National. A gunfight on Main Street left two bandits seriously wounded, one fatally, as a posse and lawmen responded with submachine gun and pistol fire. Robbers fled in a sedan after a failed attempt to escape with cash.

Shakopee First National Bank Ian Buckshot Frank Morris Chihea George Larkin St. Paul McInery Larkin Mar- Lat Yaren DB Brown Minnesota Gawkers Scintini Morris Comianiony Grown John Ling Fat Patire Weckman

Juarez Police Seize 12 Americans in Swindle Case

Juarez police, across the border from El Paso, hold 12 Americans jailed on fraud charges as part of a campaign to purge the city of con artists preying on tourists. Twenty two suspects are being sought after claims that counterfeit money was passed to visitors. The crackdown followed complaints to U S Consul William B Blocker about tourist swindles.

EL Paso Texas Juarez U. S William B. Blocker

Custody of Family Dog Given Husband in Divorce

Berlin report says a judge granted the husband custody of the family dog in a divorce case. The wife is to visit once weekly and accompany the dog on a four hour walk.

Berlin Huseband

Brain Studied by New X Rays At NA Convention

At the fifteenth annual Radiological Society of North America meeting in Philadelphia a University of Pennsylvania professor described a new X ray method to examine the brain. The technique reportedly detects tumors and injuries with high accuracy, showing many abnormal conditions in early trials.

Jaz. Temple Fay University of Pereszlvania Radiological Society of North America

Baby 20 Days Old Flies On Plane Ride in Wiltita Pali

A 20 day old infant named Robert Anglin persuaded his mother and grandmother to take him on an airplane ride in Wiltita Pali Texas. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Mise Anglin of the city. The report notes there is nothing slow about the child.

Wiltita Pali Tex Ture Robert Mise Anglin

Rich Wife Ordered to Support Mate in Divorce Case

In HEALPLE New Jersey style confusion a Seattle millionaire woman must support her husband amid a divorce bid. Judge John A. Sveuter overseeing the case orders payments to continue while the legal dispute proceeds, highlighting tensions over alimony and marital assets in a high profile split.

Healple Tene Finley Seattle Omillionaireas John A. Sveuter Bis

Parrot Cries Warn Nearby On Narrowly Found Murder Scene

In Los Angeles on December 25 a parrot shouting Help Police Eire Murder Burglars alerted neighbors to a crime at Mrs Mildred Baumann's home. She was found fastened to a sewing machine with a needle through her finger, unable to free herself.

Los Angeles Belot Mildred Baumann West Eleventh Street

Killing Two Wildcats With One Rifle Shot

Pittsfield Mass December 4 Henry Hart of New Marlboro killed two wild cats with a single rifle bullet. The cats were fighting over a robe bit when Hart fired from ambush.

Pittsfield Mass Henry Hart New Marlboro Hart Ambuub

Stranded circus sold in Paris Tennessee for ten thousand

Paris Tennessee February 26 sheriff Baker sold the stranded Gentry brothers circus for ten thousand dollars. the sheriff described the action as done with pleasure after growing tired of guarding a flock of circus animals.

Paris Tenn

Woman Foils Burglars At Chicago Home

Mrs Hubert Grotees wife of a wealthy church goods maker repelled a burglar band at the Grotace home on Brompton Place. A female intruder sparked the retreat as jewelry silverware and art objects worth thousands were left behind. The family hurried in with her husband and brother as intruders fled.

Chicago Hubert Grotees Grotaca No. Get Brompton Place Birs. Grotses Werrn von Puttkamer Medlnzs Jean Kate von Puttkamer Mra. Grotzen Richard von Putthamer

140000 Lunatics and 940000 Defectives in England

London reports 140000 lunatics and 940000 mental defectives in England with 5 to 15 percent of the population considered backward or retarded. Sir George Newman, medical officer of the Board of Health, cites mental hygiene findings at a conference. Emphasizes need for employment acts and capable workers.

England London Altough Sir George Newman Elle The Banks of Health Conference On

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