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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1929
Page
6
Paris December 26 news that Prime Minister sent Christmas greetings to Walter C. Edge the new American Ambassador to France. The premier said he could deliver his wishes personally to the Tagom family and later had a lengthy chat about questions of interest to France and the United States.
ROME Dec 26 Princess Marin strongest child of King Victoria Tielena receives gifts in succession every year. The day marks her fifteenth birthday and some Tods recall she enjoys fishing.
The Brady piece profiles prominent local cattle and polo figures. It highlights G. I. White of Brady, J. F. Robbins, and George W. Oliver, detailing bank directorships, chamber roles, and livestock ventures across Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and New Mexico. It also mentions an inventive Smiley incident and local rail business connections.
A brisk production titled Padlocks of 1029 finished smoothly at the municipal auditorium Christons night. The show aimed to echo Broadway with a New York gaslight club vibe and featured a strong chorus from Tiller Studio idels, precise musical numbers, and colorful stage effects. The program mixed light satire with heartfelt moments, ending in a grand finale that kept the audience engaged despite minor flaws. Santa Claus noted for generous fashion year in San Antonio women.
Farry W. Hamilton, South Texas preacher, recalls an incident from 20 or 25 years ago when he tried to make friends with cowboys in Cotulle. They stayed inside on a cold night and ended up sharing laughter instead of prayer meeting. His story ends with the note about a bank due.
A Cleveland court lists fines for numerous defendants across traffic violations drunkenness disturbing the peace and affray. Names include A Sher Wood Mrs B J Crawler L Morsig Lewis Safield C Robert Campbell B Branil Roy Datta Kor Vo MM James Burt and Miguel Brown among many others with fines of 2 to 5 dollars and some payments noted.
Reports say at least 24 people are believed drowned after a storm offshore Spain. Vessels sought shelter in port as high winds and rain lashed the coast during the holiday period.
Atlantic City reports Tellegen was rescued after a cigarette caused a bed fire. Fire alarm detected smoke. Tellegen was saved from a blaze in his room. He faced critical injuries but survived after urgent care and cloua assistance.
A nationwide manhunt for the St Valentine’s Day mass murder fugitive Fred Burke was renewed after Nogales Arizona authorities released a suspect and Bertillon measurements showed he was not Burke. Sheriff A J Pitterson reported the identification as inconclusive and efforts continued across the Middle West.
A garbled health ad promises relief from asthma and bronchitis with claimed sprays and guarantees. It touts direct mail delivery and sale through drug stores, mentioning a trial on request and a general sales pitch by unnamed promoters.
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