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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1929

Page

3

GITY PLANNER RETURNS HOME

Mr Date, a clef engineer with Warrant Bartholomew, returned to St. Louis after inspecting the river change. He is expected to write a report to the city soon on the river’s rendition and the new city plan to be drafted. The report will include opinions on freighting the river channel between Seventh and Fifth streets, per city plan representative IT Kinclaf.

Ge ‘A Ha Drsgiving Hosw Pora Hotel Company J. Kincalf Lill Se

Woman Ig Freed in Traffic Case

A woman named Myre A. N. Burge was acquitted in corporation court after Traffic Officer C. A. Tiatsom testified she ran a red light at Travis and Nacth Streets. The judge ruled the complaint misidentified the offense and released her.

Myre A. N. Burge Shareday Abe Wae Corporation Court C. A. Tiatsom Dave Watson Travis Nacth St. Maer's Attenta Weeson

Hotel fruit baskets distributed to guests during stay

Hotel management provided baskets of fruit to guests, with more than a full number of baskets placed in front of each room. The gesture aimed to welcome patrons and enhance the guest experience.

Soviet Plane Will Search for Two Missing Aviators

Moscow reports a Soviet aircraft has been dispatched to seek Carl Ben Bielson and Enel Borland, two American aviators missing for six weeks after an icebound flight near North Cape. The appeal for aid came from Senator Gorin of Idaho and the U S Interior, urging Moscow governor to assist in the Siberian search.

Moscow Gorin Idaho Senate Foreign, Relations Committee United States Department of the Interior Carl Ben Bielson Enel Borland Siberia Woilkeaday Searo Alisha North Cape

Gift donors thanked for hospital Christmas cheer

The article thanks organizations and individuals who donated money and gifts enabling the Robert I. Green hospital to hold what Waticots described as the most pleasant Christmas in history. Miss Homer Mark, superintendent, expressed gratitude Thursday for the Christmas trees and cheery support from Chelatmas Dy.

Robert I. Green Hospital Waticots Itt Mistry

Prohibition raids seize whiskey and cars in San Antonio

Prohibition agents seized 105 gallons of whiskey, mash, beer, and three autos in San Antonio during clashes with bootleggers. Two men jailed, one released on bond after raids on Bitty South Laredo Street and Pecan Street service parking. Suspects face charges of possession and transportation of whiskey. bonds set at 500 to 1000 dollars.

San Antonio Saunter Veiqutt Lond Tema Ad Hay Bitty South Laredo Street Pringle Mayeas Paul A. Lockhart United Thomas St. Galloway Stax Doe Merex Monterey Street Bexar Country

Charles Lee 88 Dies at Son's Home

Charles Lee age 88 died at the residence of his son at 1% Tee Ruiz street after services Thursday afternoon led by Rev. IWL Marshall. He had resided in San Antonio for 40 years and is survived by his widow. three sons Charley J Leo of San Antonio and Selbir B Lee of Dana, Texas. three daughters Mrs Ethel Lea Scott of Little Rock Arkansas Mrs Rose Tee Blount of Southton Texas and Mrs Alfredla G Hughes of San Antonio.

Carles Tier Charles Tee Ruiz Iwl Marshall Lee San Antonio Sears Bis Ethel Lea Scott Little Rock Ark Rose Tee Blount Southton Tera Alfredla G. Hughes Gover Granite Hitden

Chief Justice Busy on Legal Opinions

Chief Justice Busy on Legal Opinions reports say Chief Justice Busy, a former president, is drafting opinions while the court is not in session. The note mentions anticipation of resumed sessions and the ongoing work behind the scenes.

Waitington Jost Taff Huaite Jonnars

Paul Steffler Suffers Christmas Pain Aftermath

Paul Steffler experiences a jolting aftereffect on Thursday with facial swelling and pain following a Christmas incident. Details are unclear due to garbled text, but the report notes a sore face and revived memory of the event linked to street activity and an urban commissioner.

Paul Steffler Christias Street Paul EF. Steffler

Fear Lost in Italian Airliner Over Turkey

Eight passengers were aboard an Italian commercial plane that disappeared after taking off from Atamboul Turkey on December 26. Efforts to locate the craft have proven futile and confusion surrounds the search as authorities seek any trace of the missing flight.

Atamboul Turkey

Grand Jury Back at Work After Six Day Break

The Thirty-Seventh District court grand jury resumed its eight week term after a six day vacation. Investigations noted include alleged crime conditions and a review of county auditor books as a routine formal check. No new probe was launched.

Grand Jury

Deverly Hills Diary Reflects on Plagued Times and Deaths

The fragmentary letter mentions two men buried after starvation and cites a conspiratorial tone about American decline. It references political tension and questions around Republicans and White House issues, attributed to a writer identified as Will Rogers.

White House

Thieves Steal 109 Cases of Tomatoes in China Dispute

A dispatch reports a spate of thefts tied to cross border tensions between China and the Soviet Union. In Harbin area shipments of tomato cases vanished from a railway siding while other thefts included a suitcase, radiator balance, and an overcoat from San Antonio and Tel Rio. Two people died in a plane crash near Gahool when a trainer nosedived.

Treention Perhayw San Antonio China Neprs Tomatea Hussia Waloes Belorging Morrix Novichaly Harbin Renzo Japines Pampana Ta Sout Julius Stack F. A. King San Antonio Buildiing Company Flores Street Cisde McDowell Tel Ria

Mayor Turns Deaf Ear to Drunk Pleas

A city mayor refused to remit fines for several individuals appealing in Corporation Court, with some seeking reinstatement. The column notes public frustration over leniency and highlights a moment of courtesy extended to Japanese officials, referencing foreign affairs and a naval conference context.

Chambers Christman Washington Aaron Shideharn Han Stimson Thie Rnit

Frost Strikes in Southern Florida

Frost hits southern Florida as icy conditions extend from Miami area overnight. Weather authorities warn of lingering cold and potential hazards after Christmas events, with the National Weather Service monitoring the Atlantic coast region for further precipitation and wind chill impacts.

Florida Miami Damaciny Atami Eagles United Minter Weather Bureau

Joplin Officers Pursue Slayer After High Speed Chase

In Joplin Missouri police pursue a man described as a murderer and robber after a high speed street chase. The suspect, a former resident connected to a previous theft, was chased through the city and is believed to have fled toward El Paso Texas. Authorities say the case involves a local watchmaker targeted during a hold up.

Joplin Dee Oficera el Paso Terns John Ronne Joplin Barter Thhompson Curins Netober

Aged Artist and Wood Carver William A Fry Dies

Cincinnati December 26. William A Fry, a noted wood carver and artist, died at his home, just shy of his 100th birthday due next February 3. He learned stock carving from his father, once the famed carver in Math, England, during the reign of King George III.

Cincinnati William A. Fry Tle Math England George

Secretary of City Planners Is Ill

Mary Lonlee Souter, secretary of the city planning commission, is reported ill. The secretary serves with the city planning group and her absence affects the Thursday schedule.

Ill Mixx Mary Lonlee Souter F Out Thuradey

Ingane tragedy reports fatal harm and family victims

Readable fragments indicate a man caused fatal harm in a family incident in Severn? Cove New Guinea Dee, 26 and Tapia Tivmer’s wife and children are named as victims. The text references a husband and father in a personal crisis ending in a public safety incident.

Walmy Cove N. G

Coast Guardsmen Kill Son of Police Lieutenant at Buffalo

Coast Guardsmen fatally shot Eugene Downey 27 son of Police Lieutenant Eugene Nowney during a patrol on the Niigara river. Downey and a companion aboard the motor boat Datee were suspected of smuggling from Canada. the Dodge ran against a Buffalo pier and the companion escaped nearby. The vessel was later found empty as authorities investigated the incident and the gunfire aftermath.

Thiffalo N. x Eugene B. Dowory Eugene Nowney Coast Downey Buffalo

Chauffeurs Ordered to Obtain Licenses or Face Arrest

About 3,000 chauffeurs in Genar county were warned by a license inspector, WB Wauteht, to secure the required license within a week. Only a minority had licenses. fines range from $5 to $16.50, with January 1 date set for enforcement.

Gexar WB. Wauteht Beaillight Mid Koil Liwensea Tolan Kright. Sia

Garment Strike of 45,000 for 1930

New York December reports a garment strike involving about 4500 workers as union officials and manufacturers dispute reorganization rights and strike actions loom. Efforts to reach agreement have collapsed, with unions and dress manufacturers at odds as the walkout proceeds. In Texas, a bridge rebuilding effort follows a railroad fire near Pampa as crews work on the Clinton and Oklahoma Western line.

My Univeran Beret New York Pampa Texan Bride Crewn Clinton’ and Oklahoma Western Railroad

Local Suit Alleges Assault and Damages Claim

The case alleges that a Wy Pare clothier assaulted Arthur Almagner, seeking 25000 damages. The injury timelines include detention and alleged confinement causing ongoing medical issues, as reported in the fragmented OCR text from the era.

Wy Pareley Clothiers Arthur Almagner Arthur Manuel Almagner

Two Boys Killed by Gasoline Burns in Brookings

In Brookings South Dakota two 19 year old youths, Dee S8 Itpi Milfond and Clifford Darton, sons of ELF, were killed when attempting to kindle a stove with gasoline. The incident occurred yesterday as a reckless act led to severe burns.

Brookings, SD Itpi Milfond Clifford Darton ELF South Brookings

Florence Quake Feels Alarm But Causes No Damage

An early morning earthquake struck Florence Italy at 2 a m waking residents who rushed outside in fear. No damage or aftershocks were reported and authorities advised calm as workers prepared to assess the area.

Florence Italy Florenge

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