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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1929
Page
2
Police investigate ten shootings in San Antonio as two suspects are accused of firing in a Wednesday incident. Victims receive treatment at Rotert BR. Green hospital. Names and precise locations are unclear in the fragmented report.
Fragmented letter style commentary laments America must avoid entanglement in European conflicts. It warns against pacifist appeasement, urges a robust chemical and military industry, and questions funding for potential army expansion amid global tensions.
Twelah Fig artillery officer receives rank of lieutenant earlier in the article. He served with the United States military as a guard from San Sara to UM, has been on duty with the Twelfth Field Artillery, and began a Fort Sam Houston tour 20 months ago. Colonel Durlesen, an Army M ar College graduate, is among his colleagues.
Brownsville December report notes rapid progress on the new grapefruit juice enterprise at Donna. Shares producer company plans a plant completion soon with equipment from California and a brand name to be announced. The notice urges readers to study the family goodwill and press time for more details.
A heated congressional debate over prohibition enforcement gains urgency as the Treasury and Justice departments push new legislation. Proposals include more funds to hire dry agents, court reforms, internal federal courts for faster cases, border controls to curb smuggling, and a potential reorganization of enforcement agencies led by Attorney General Mitchell.
District Attorney Joby Hamsionds of Joneshore, after investigating the fatal shooting Tuesday of Phillip Wartis, two year old farmer, and altered boot cleaner, by Sheriff A T Thigpen of Ginrola parish, suggested the family pursue action through proper channels. Relatives of Harris said they were considering filing charges against the sheriff.
Homer Louisiana December 26 Glenn Grafton of Bernice a student of Stnsler university was found dead in an automobile four miles north of Homer with companion George Lindsep of Bernice also in the car both men were from the area. The car had left the road into a ditch but not wrecked. Will Edwards of Springhill found the car and two youths. An inquest was ordered to determine the cause of death and no sign of violence was found on Grafton's body.
Louise Franz’s will was probated with Gussie Statis as executrix and Mrs. Stotts named beneficiary. Mrs J E B Martin and another neighbor receive specific shares, with Miss Jellz and Miss Charlie Steppenbach as nieces. Hertha Robb gets a portion and household furniture, with remaining estate invested for the daughter Mrs Jessie.
A Texas representative urged special session action to regulate chain store business practices. Representative Poly Horndane of Hasinven said the move would address property taxes and commerce concerns affecting retailers, speaking in Austin.
Dr Frank Te Moyne Hupp, a charter member and longtime board of governor member of the American College of Surgeons and a noted surgeon, died after a cerebral hemorrhage. He served on the staff of Ohio Valley General Hospital.
Spinach Without Power to Charm describes a muddled scene in Cort Malene where a misread Christmas item leads to a humorous misunderstanding. A police chief Michael Roche is involved as a thief offers an arrest, and a Rin character responds with a wink amid odd dialogue about mistletoe.
Pasadena report outlines remarks by M. Sutton of the Normal Bridge Physical Laboratory at Caltech explaining a method to contain earth weight using new and remarkable apparatus. The lecture details ciphers and experimental setup, emphasizing innovative approach.
Firemen used beer to extinguish a cellar blaze at the duelling Loose bere forge. They stood in beer to cool and plug flames, draining 100 gallon kegs to form a seal and prevent further escapes. Police were notified.
The marriage of Miss Teatine Tonsley and Flurry Meawen in Greenwich was delayed by about 21 hours after the originally scheduled ceremony due to the vicar’s confusion.
Robert Kirks, cashier of a local bank in Oakland Kentucky, was killed by a band of robbers who entered the bank and held him at bay. The incident occurred at RMITH'S GROVE with the robbers taking money and valuables before fleeing. authorities investigation continues and no arrests are announced.
In Lorain, Princula, daughter of Jobo Shivack, died of fright after witnessing a terrifying spectacle involving Riche, facing with Mepsleg wings. Local authorities report the unusual event as a tragic accident.
A Christmas Eve spree of wrecks and fires in Texas left two dead, eight injured, and one man drowned. Victims included John Nash of Goose Creek and Verna Williams. San Antonio harrier Charles Freudenbure was killed, while others suffered fatal or serious injuries across Houston, Galveston, and Dallas areas. Fire damaged homes and stores, and a prairie blaze destroyed a railway bridge near Pampa.
Fireworks and candles caused injuries and small fires across the city Wednesday and Thursday. Marion Luna, 34, of 1418 North Olive Wheel, treated for burns on hands and wrists after a candle exploded while she held it. Geetenite Wilson, 19, of 198 Glorietta Street, burned hands and fingers when a firecracker exploded. A fire at the home of Tir Fh. Sheen, 430 Teleshy Avenue, started by Christmas decorations lighting an awning, drew firefighters. Other incidents include a fire at 63M Tuin Street. a blaze at W. O. Brown’s home, 114 Stone Avenue. and a Christmas tree accident at A. I. Darkare, SAS West Commerce, with a curtain set aflame. Fire officials noted many incidents likely linked to outdoor fireworks.
MIALLEN Texas Dec. 25 Rogers secretary of the McAllen chamber of commerce has been appointed to a three member committee to raise money for the Valley Association of Commercial Secretarian funds needed to place a state fair exhibit at Dallas. Myron Ward of Harlingen heads the committee and G. C. Richardson of Brownsville is the other member. The funds were considered more valuable than the cost of the exhibit and Valley advertising was deemed beneficial.
SAN SABA county entrants at the All-State Turkey Association meet in Brownwood earned prizes. Notables include BG Hillman elected president Mrs T A Garrett of Midland, KK Taylor of Hickland Springs, and Mrs O Tr Halt. Many fire prizes were centered by the county’s turkey carvers.
Report from Raymondyville notes farmers Werna Verna Bee and Gvarre Musgeace with five other growers selling an onion crop. A. B. Wood of New Bedford, Mass plans to ship the onions for planting. Auto license maner advertises in classifications T16 and 12.
A woman identified as Mrs. Mary Foster of 152 Compton Avenue died after being struck by a motorist near the 5300 block of West Walters Avenue around 6 p.m. on Christmas day. The driver fled, but police found him later and he surrendered. Another driver, Ray, was injured in a separate collision at Chestnut and Center streets, transported first to Robert Green Hospital and then to a city hospital.
City officials investigate a roof collapse at the exposition arena after Saturday snow. Damage is about 800 dollars. Commissioners will seek guarantors of the contractor for the payoff.
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