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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1929

Page

8

Aged San Antonio Couple Fundraiser Sparks Aid

Akeeping community in San Antonio raises a fund to support Mr and Mrs Steed, an elderly couple facing poverty and separation. Donations pour in as Miss Harris coordinates care and a potential home at a local farm, with medical aid arranged and more offers arising.

San Séace Clapa Ds Reinber Steed Pesar Homer Harris Robert St Green Bexar City el Cowrerr Bexar Sears A.C. Smith Moore Building Tam

Monastery Grave Reveals Hidden Jewels Near Latvian Frontier

A ruined monastery grave near the Latvia border reportedly hid a steel box with diamonds and other stones worth about 900000 rubles. The Mother Superior and Liudmila allegedly marked the burial site during the civil war to shield the treasure from government seizures. The plan was to retrieve it when the Soviet regime fell.

Moscow Skoff Yevseci Ireneurer Liudmila Iirens

Romance 18 Days Divorce Case Highlights Turmoil

Fragmentary text describes a divorce case involving a woman identified as Mire Tucker. It references lengthy separation, tensions, and a quote about an ex explaining her actions after separation. The readable portions hint at a contested marriage and emotional strain.

Weis Tor Tucker

WANTS NEW INQUIRY Mrs J Peter former city president

A report notes Mrs J and Peter, identified as a former city president, seeking a new inquiry into unspecified matters. The item outlines their request and references ongoing institutional concerns.

Qutlay Totals Four Millions in Defence Building Plans

Captain Parker outlines preliminary plans for officers quarters hospitals schools and aviation facilities to be sourced from Washington by year end. The project includes WY quarters for officers and several administrative and academic buildings to support military staff and training.

Parker Washington Academe

Woman Fights Off Attackers While Seeking Returned Gift

A woman, Lethia Smirk, chased by a man described as a Negro, ran three miles to reclaim a gift. The assailant followed and attempted to threaten or injure her amidst a tense scene near a residence. An emirate official and officers arrived, a trial on charges followed, and authorities detained the suspect.

Lethia Frias Kirieke Emir Wamur Coun Peireran F. Prohn Johnain Cor Dave Wee Fay

Hoover enforcement debate shifts to Congress

Senate debate on prohibition enforcement centers on President Hoover and Attorney General as Norris urges a speedy, honest crackdown or repeal. Lawmakers clash over civil service reform, political influence, and who truly bears responsibility for enforcing the law.

Hoover Law Enforcement Commission Congress Hoover Wledge Norris Judiciary Committee For Speedy Arriva Harris Georgia Coalidge Norrie Tlave Bern Medy Pennsylvania VitleLratity Chen Atm

Thwarted Thieves Kill Policeman in Kansas City

In Kansas City on February 27 an attempted arrest of two men at the home of Glenth Apel ended with the policeman killed. The assailants fled, and authorities pursue them as a homicide investigation unfolds.

Kansas City Ban

Terranova Denies Gangland Murder Charge in Pelham Manor

New York police probe ties Terranova the Artichoke King to Yale and Marlow killings and a staged Vittale dinner. Whalen travels toward Chicago to pursue gunmen while Terranova under surveillance denies responsibility and claims political conflict shields him.

W York Terranova Polion Frankie Yale Frankie Marlow Albert II Vitale Pelham Manor Terranosa al Capone New York Grover Whalen Joseph J. Donovan Yale Marlow Lotranova Dillecprest Verranove Rath Whalen Chicago Nate Yeley Marrow Daa Elie Vale Bigs Moran al Capaney Net Albert HL Vitale Gin Yingle Dome Uae Weadiby Grenk Remklan Prige

Restore Ancient Temple at Crotone Funded by Kress

Crumbling walls and a fluted column from a sixth century B C Doric temple at Crotone will be rebuilt with funds provided by Samuel Kress. Other antiquities will be restored as well.

Crotone B.C Samuel Kress

Mexico moves Laredo as consulate staff depart

The Mexican consulate in Laredo was abandoned today by all staff except a clerk left to guard records. Vice Consul Gustavo Garza Lopez, the cashier, and three clerks moved to San Antonio to join the Mexican Consular General station.

Tarwix Terss Mezieno Consulate Bers Gustavo Garza Lopez Consulrte San Antonio Stati Don A. Walls Pictarca Galles Burepr

Vigilantes Denounce Anti Vigilance Committee Rumors

Adolph Grasso of the Jetail Merchants Association led a protest against circulating claims about the deity vigilance committee. He alleged payments to obtain permits and said palms must be squeezed to secure approval. Mayor Chambers dismissed the charges and defended the committee saying meetings may be called from a community chest in January if the victimized committee requests it.

G. M. Chambers Adolph Grasso Jetail Merchants Grasso Vigilance Committee Frias Chambers Gai Tharty Eatahlighov Victlanve

Triple Charge Is Filed Against Accused Holdup

Accused robber facing three charges including assault with a deadly weapon and theft over 1950. Police say the alleged incident occurred at a store on Yauch Tecan street where a delivery bag was taken from Daniel Cantu. The suspect, Sherman, was arrested and sent to the city jail pending court.

Hirearns Veeos Monterrey Atreet Cigsuet Sherman Shernan Wan

Flying Instructor at Brooks Resigns Amid Turmoil

The report notes the resignation of a Brooks airfield instructor amid a chaotic scene. Confusing fragments mention a tent, individuals named Watbridan and Walbedize, and alleged gunfire or violence surrounding the departure.

Brooks Heaiquarion Donald C. Watbridan I Air Ai Enue Prieta Walbedize Kelly

Chicago Gangland Awaits Whalen

Chicago police and press sources await the appearance of Whalen amid a high profile gangland investigation. Officials discuss ties to Yale associates and a possible covert hire of a killer by New York figures tied to criminal networks.

Whalen New York Frankin Badia Cerne William Bree X New York Hoologmer Yale End Marlow Magdin Sléneel Merelegans Yale Cleoru Nic Capane Civica Peleairo

Monument and prison ideas echo across ages

The piece reflects on memorials from Lindbergh to a statue idea and discusses prison reform in England and America. It notes a judge suggesting humane, controlled prison programs and recalls historical figures like John Huss in relation to mercy and punishment.

Lindberghs Begin First Leg of New Air Tour

Lindberghs depart Valley Stream on the initial leg of a fresh air tour delayed by severe weather. Charles and Anne will next stop in Columbus Ohio as technical advisers from Transcontinental Air Transport inspect the aircraft. The voyage to the coast is expected to take about two weeks.

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Divorce Filed by Mother and Daughter In San Francisco Court

Vivian Ufotion and her mother Josephine Wuggine obtained a divorce decree in San San Francisco on charges of cruelty and maintenance. The court heard support claims with corroborating witnesses, including Mrs Huggins who secured separate decrees.

SAN Ftaneteca Dos Moather Daughire Divarey Campiainan Bnpricon Juden Be Vivian San Saeramonth Steet le Roy Truclty Josephine Wuggine Wiluran Huggins Alvoree Nalin Tigeins

Dance Sitiveuy nile Travaleer TOW

Monnieree toile y Dare 4 CAMS feature in local arts page with brief profiles and event notes.

Tangle in Estates as 2 Women Die

Cambridge report notes a probate tangle after 75 year old Mrs. Katherine Lears left most of her estate to Mrs Catherine Kelleher who in turn left most to Mrs Leary. Probate court moves to resolve the division and disposition of the estates amid family claims.

Cambridge, Mans Katherine Lears Catherine Kelleher Leary

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