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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1929

Page

3

Gangsters Shot Down In Gunfight At Labor Union Offices

In Chicago police killed three racketeer gunmen during an ambush at the Tire Workers and Trepntr Vul entizers union offices. Detectives, posted around the scene, lured the trio with a trap and five shooters exchanged fire. One detective was wounded. the gunmen were killed amid a desperate showdown tied to extortion threats against Michael Powers, union leader.

Citicagg Chicago Equad Am Tire William Wilton Adinga William Quan John Ryan Tell Raymond Doherty Yesterioy Michael Powers Mason Powers Ganeland Retzain Ag Thstra

Millions Visit U S Parks and Monuments Set Record

Washington report shows 3,248,264 people visited national parks and monuments in 192X, a record. Parks attracted 2,080,607 visitors, monuments 587,687, with gains of 43,011 and 15BANG over the prior year, prompting director Albright to call for larger national playgrounds and educational centers.

Washington, D. G. den United States Albright di Annial

Hoover and aides return to work after White House blaze

In Washington on December 25 President Hoover and his large staff, including secretary of state and secretary of war, resumed work after the Christmas Eve fire gutted the West Wing. Twenty rooms in the state and war departments were active as orders and dispatches moved through overworked staff.

Washington, D. C Hoover Secretary of War White House State and War Department

GE Assails Congress Radio Regulation

General Electric today urged the Supreme Court that Congress cannot destroy the property value of radio broadcasting stations by legislation. The company supports the federal radio commission in its case to force WGY Schenectady to share time with station in Oakland, asserting government ownership of the air is not established.

Washington, D. GC iNsi General Electric Company Today Supreme Court Congress Maie Elene Federal Radio Commission Ig Suctain Ita General Electric Company Schenectady N.Y WGY Oakland

Open House for Canopus Tourist Club Visitors

Open house for non members of the Canopus Tourist Club in the Milam building will be observed Monday morning and after noon to acquaint winter visitors and St Anthonyans with the club. The secretary announced Saturday. A tea honoring winter visitors will be held at the St Anthony hotel January 8 at 8 o clock. The chamber of commerce affiliated groups will be represented. The City Federation of Women’s clubs will host. A program will be presented under Mary Stewart Forwards. Week events include a dance in the clubrooms Monday evening at 8 15. Tuesday highlights include a progressive bridge at 2:15 p.m. Wednesday afternoon features a bridge session with prizes. Thursday afternoon has a lecture and Friday night dance at 8:15.

Canopus Milam WW. R. Tiigler Wil St. Anthony Hotel Chamber of Denmerce Joffleck

School Symphony Orchestra to Play at City Auditorium

A symphony orchestra organized by Professor Felene Rogers, comprised of players from the San Antonio Musical Society bands and orchestras, will give a concert at the municipal auditorium Sunday at 4 p.m. as part of the City Festival of Women’s Club campaign for better music. Mrs. Theodore Mumme leads the musical program each Sunday.

Felene Rogers San Antonio Musical Society

Five New Chamber Directors Picked for Coming Year

The chamber of commerce named five new directors from 13 candidates including RD Parlay Wales Walshall Black White and Melense Holtageern plus Titer y Martyn. Nominations for officers will be decided at the board meeting this coming Monday with election on January 10.

Chamber of Commerce Fiv Ares RD Parlay Wales Walshall Lack White Melense Holtageern Titery Martyn Neeling West Ellie Sanuary

Dr J J Osborn Eye Strain Specialist Ad

Dr J J Osborn eye strain specialist advertises Moore Building address and promotes wearing only appropriate glasses for adults while challenging readers to seek scientific explanations for eye troubles.

J. J. Osborn Moore

Columbia Chain Announcer Free Amid Divorce Claims

In a Columbia broadcasting matter, Conny Dee Marsh seeks a divorce from Joy Marsh, wife of the chief announcer. The decree alleges crackr related charges while child custody and business matters remain unsettled.

Conny Dee Miyn Joy Marsh Wongadeer Columbia Broadcasting Chatir Marsh Mateh Lichtlitss

Prince of Wales Follows Hounds at Melton Mowbray Hunt

In Melton Mowbray the Prince of Wales joined the Melton Mowbray hounds for the first time in February, drawing enthusiastic approval from society folk who had long hunted with the pack. The return to the field marks a notable royal gesture toward traditional sport and rural life.

Melton Mowbray Wneland Prince of Wales Mei Cole Meltai

Former Yoakim Resident 15 Dead

Former Yoakim resident Wen 57 died at home in Phoenix Aria. Services with interment planned at Oak Grove cemetery. He is survived by Albert Ward of Youkin, J. A. Sumit of Yunkyn, and other relatives. Local notices list funeral details and familial connections.

Yoakuem Dee Wen Hig Phoenix Aria Oak Grove Cenetere Ehilutens Albert Ward Youkin Wred Ward Lima Willis Ward Miami Ariz J. A. Sumit Yunkyn

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