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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1929

Page

3

Thieves Steal Radio Set From Cars Across City

Reported Friday night into Saturday morning thieves removed radios from cars in multiple neighborhoods. At West Ashby a radio and belt were stolen from a vehicle while another entry at Mavis Street involved a gloved thief taking a suit and sausage bills. A ring with 13 diamonds and a large solitaire were reported stolen from a residence on Baylor’s King’s Highway area. A sewing machine vanished from a car near George Larrysen’s on Worth Street during a downtown theft.

Mtn Maria of A. W W. Abirena Mitty Gay Vereenony Suniuy- Yowny Tower Baylor Wea King's

Police Search for Two Minor Girls

Police search for two missing girls, ages seven and nine, reported by their mothers in a troubled case. The sisters, Cowegeion Sousa Gonzales and Carine Hudrignes, have not been seen for several days. authorities seek their location and safety.

Dra Enatel Gonzales Sabrius Kireet Cowegeion Sousa Gonzales Velen Papin Epeel Daggheee Carine Hudrignes

Sermons on Books Planned by Pastor at Presbyterian Church

A local Presbyterian church schedules a series of sermons on books starting Sunday evening. The pastor will discuss life guides and American biographies such as We Making of an American, Cyrano de Bergerac, and Don Q. by various authors. The series runs through several weeks with multiple titles planned.

Tien Deney Bilare Presbsterian Church Seymond Hanks Guida Tate Jacob Turing Data Witter TORUS Kirby Treesei Musa Yen Samuel Warren Victor Trostani Tittle Crerit Dicken Don Quizore Cor Nts

Bunco Club Meetings Set by Local Group

The Congulate Bunco Club will meet at the home of Richard 3, 0, Rice Consul on San Pedea Avenue. Mrs. Toe Pore Abreu, former San Antonin consul, presides as club president.

Menilera Batuedis Wight Richard San Pedea Avenue Toe Pore Abreu San Antonin

Unclear presidential offer cited in Mexico City schooling tale

A fragmented Mexico City dispatch alleges former Mexican president Calton is offered a million dollar presidency in a peculiar trial school scheme run by La Buneflerneia Priva. The report, attributed to Dr. Lbyrtere, centers on reform efforts to remove tegura influences and place them in schooling as tanks are claimed to be learned. The piece is marred by garbled names and unclear dates, with no confirmation of Grvezal Calla’s stance or the post’s existence.

Mexnico City Uinivernal Grafica Failny Mlutaceo Eling Calton Mexica Lbyrtere la Buneflerneia Priva Une Don Lhe Xelaul Towal Elbe City Yanik Tegeura Xehou Grvezal Calla

Harwood Pioneer, longtime Ventresa figure, dies in Gonzales

Mrs. A R Harwood, a Fentress Pioneer and former matron at a University of Texas fraternity, dies in a Gonzales hospital. She resided in Ventresa for over 25 years and is survived by eight children, including five sons who served in World War I, and by her husband, the late Colonel Thomas Uareud, a former regent of the University of Texas.

General Rodrigues to Relinquish Office in Mexico

Mexico City reports General Rbelardo Rodrigues resigns the governorship of the northern district of Lower California. General Jose Maria Capia will assume office next week. Rodrigues then departs for seven months in Europe.

Rodriguez Mexico City Rbelardo Rodrigues Tan Mexicaly Lower California Jose Maria Capia Meslrigues Severn Europe

Alcohol Blamed in Youth's Death

Glen Grafton a Baytor warned student who resided at Mere firs La died late Christmas night. The coroner W Middleton of Glaisy Loria parish ruled alcohol contributed to the death in a case detailing alleged intoxication and circumstances surrounding the incident.

Tom Ua Glen Grafton Baytor Atudent Mere Firs W. Middleton Glaisy Loria Parish

Byrd Heroes and Aviation Writing Praise by Will Rogers

A reminiscence by Beverly Vinls recounts admiration for Mr Byrd and aviation writing. It quotes Will Rogers praising a writer of aviation stories and notes the influence of scientific reporting on the era. The piece reflects on journalism, heroism, and the craft of engaging prose.

Beverly Vinls Mr. Byrd Halby Trussell Owen Mr. Ochs New York Mate Yar Will Rogers

Mexican Fliers Planned Ocean Hop Details

MEALOCH CITY report notes two months lease from duty for Mexican fliers to plan an ocean hop. Officials mention possible night flight routes to Europe via South America and coordination with authorities in the United States and Japan. Preparations include arranging flights from the United States or via North Atlantic air routes with designated personnel overseeing the mission.

Mealoch City Dev Europe South America Patonel Lee Japan

Nobles Visit Pope in Audience of Reigning Rulers

Der 25 4 Pope Ving received arditiqual princes of the ruling Unuse of Barns in audience toll They included the Pope and Duchess of Genoa the Duke of Udine the Duke of Pistoia the Hinks of Bergan Princess May vin Adelaide with the Duke of Aa to the Duke of Grana presented the pope with a gold chalice on which were engraved the Savoy shield of arms, the pontiff gave the noblemen gold necklace pieces with precious stands.

Vativas Cley Pope Ving Genoa Udine Pistoia Hinks Bergan Mayvin Adelaide Grana Savoy

Gety Sentenced to Two Years for Student Shooting

A man identified as Gety received a two year term in the penitentiary for shooting a student. The case followed a visit to the city by officials and involved three men at a filling station near Lynchbury, with Wiltshire noted in the proceedings.

Wiltshire Tynchbury

Purse Found Outside Gunter Hotel Seeks Owner

A carelessly described object, a lady's purse containing personal items, was found on the sidewalk outside the Gunter Hotel during Hav night. Police held the purse Saturday awaiting identification by its owner.

Apple Winded Weight Reveals Giant Orchard Find

In Walla Walla Washington an orchard yields a tree with only three apples. One apple weighs a pound and a half and measures a little over inches in circumference. The tale underscores the odd production from a lone fruit tree.

Walla

Head of Artists Society Resigns

London tec 28 Richard Sickert aged 60, longtime favorite pupil of James McNeill Whistler, American artist, has resigned the press money post of the Royal Society of British Art.

Artists’ Society London Richard Sickert Olin James McNeil Whistler Aner Jcan Royal Society of British Artinta

Rhinelander Divorce Case Continues In Nevada Allegations

Continued from Tage One, the Rhinelander divorce action probes maintenance and alimony disputes. Attorneys for Mrs. Rhinelander argue separations and affections remain unsettled while a Nevada court handles property claims and a monthly support arrangement.

Young Bolshevik Misses Martyrdom INDY YORK

A fragment reads about a young Bolshevik who avoided martyrdom at a sulneuy rally. The individual identified as a member of a junior communistic group began a speech on tom a munivin before magistrate Sobbsrine suggested actions involving his mother and ordered him from a conspiracy seat.

Indy York Caseravid Weise Wuurt Tonin Altikers Toma Munivin Magistrine Sobbsrine

Negro Mammy 126 Dies of Influenza in Covington

A 126 year old Black woman described as a Mammy died after contracting influenza in Covington. Physicians state the illness caused her death. An initial hearing was held shortly before her passing.

Covington

Roosevelt Kids Have High Time at Sagamore Hill

In Oyster Bay the Roosevelt children enjoy time aloft with Clarence Chambord aboard a flight above Sagamore Hill, celebrating a jaunty outing as part of a playful local scene.

Roosevelt Oyster Bay Clarence Chambord Sagamore Hill

Girl Near Death From Hiccoughing Tragedy

A dire medical note from May reports a girl near death due to persistent hiccups. Hospital records indicate continuous distress and critical condition, with clinicians urging urgent care and monitoring.

Fragmented OCR excerpt hints at global tensions and social commentary

The readable text hints at a discussion of international friction involving China Britain and the United States, with references to future living in China for Westerners, wartime expectations, and economic strains. It also notes shifting prosperity and British gold tensions, plus social musings on a modern individual and personal relationships.

Police Slay Gangsters In City Raid Bust

Police officers killed several gangsters during a staged raid at a Chicago rooming house. Reports say officers faced gunfire as the suspects resisted, with one gang member killed and others wounded or captured. Investigators described the raid as a decisive federal action against racketeering linked crime.

Cancelled Baaf Pole Expedition Mission

Dec 28 report from Deatan states cancellation of the North Pole dirigible Graf Zeppelin voyage by the ern Artis Societe amid disputed opinions within the expedition leadership. Officials of the Aepnella company confirmed delays and policy disagreements over the planned flight and safety considerations.

Deatan Ern Artis Societe Ehrlenen North Pole Iit Mle Aepnella Company Auuestess Lugo Bekoey Ecadt Cape Fan

Morbid double suicide pact rattles Mexico City

In Mexico City on December 25 two men Francisco Lopez Ortig layed tags and Francisco de Fulosa plunged into a fatal self injurious act. Investigators note the two men were warm friends who attempted to die by mutual action in one part of the city.

Mexico City Francisca Lopez Ortig Francisco de Fulosa Tave Iran Che Rame Mor

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