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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1929
Page
15
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The article recounts a Florida coast fishing trip with long sailfish battles. A guide notes several bites and catches, including a 45 pound sailfish, while executive staff and officials, including Hoover associates and political figures, observe the scene from Belle Isle and nearby venues. The piece highlights sport and social prominence around the catch.
Fragmentary report notes a woollen decay and figures called sea tigers in the water while police around Siami tighten controls on gambling dens. Speakeasies face frequent visits as authorities clamp down.
A burglar forces entry into Miss Hale’s home on West Apatita armed with an icepick. Miss Leona Jackson and a guest wake, raid the room, and confront the intruder, who flees as the women rally their defense. The incident ends with the burglar fleeing after being surprised by the two women.
In Austin on February 1 a bill by Judge Asha AW Hernaby proposes a statewide criminal identification and investigation bureau. It would maintain a complete record of criminals including fingerprints photographs and aliases, available to state county and local officers on request.
A man knelt in a cathedral and killed himself with a revolver. Witnesses described him entering from the rear, pausing, then firing as others moved toward him, leaving blood on his face and a revolver near his hand.
Fragmentary report indicates Governor Tein Fi Trumbull promotes statewide uniform traffic rules to curb interstate vehicle misuse and heavy fines for drivers crossing town lines. The plan envisions standardized penalties and enforcement to reduce hazards on roads and rail corridors.
The article reports director Considine returning to the United Artists studio after a flurry of calls to Louise Waller, Lewis Milestone, and William Boyd. Production of Lake Stirhet is slated once finances and microphones align, with Joli, Miss Velez, and others in key roles. Cast shifts include Yost from Pathe and Milestone from Caddo, plus Wolheim and Smilestone praised by Considine for their work on Two Arabian Knights. The piece also notes Hollywood social snapshots from a luncheon hosted by Mrs. Billy Sunday Jr featuring Mona Maris, Corinne Griffith, Fay Compton, and others as previews for upcoming events.
The Walker estate valued at about 3 million dollars is to pass to Mrs. Breckenridge Walker, widow, under probate provisions. Deputy County Clerk Roddy oversees the filing as the court drafts the final settlement with gifts to other relatives and minimal surviving heirs.
Nicholas T. Smitham, accused of burglary, is under arrest in Dallas. Sheriff Alfonso Newton of Dallas County oversees identification, with Deputy W. G.iner expected to travel Friday night to secure the suspect.
Police report a burglary at a Houston store where robbers forced open a safe and took cash. The incident, noted by officers at 2 am, involved the cash register and a quantity of money, with no injuries reported. A suspect description is not provided in the fragments.
Unclear police report describes a theft involving two gold nuggets sold at Sinearh on Friday by Frink Reue of Alamo National Bank building. Victim says they were paid with money later returned and seeks police help to recover the gold.
Texas theater lands Paramounts newest talking motion picture The Wolf of Wall Street starring George Thawcolt. The bold feature headline promises a sensational talking production and a high box office, with opening plans for a Saturday night showing at 14h.
A man appeared at the sheriff division reporting he wanted to go to the asylum for treatment. Sheriff Brolley said confinement requires county court action and jury approval before anyone can be detained at the state hospital.
Memphis hosts the annual Good Roads convention along with the United States Good Roads show and Bankheart National Highway Association from April 20 to May 2. Organizers, governors, legislators, highway engineers, and county officials receive invitations as the active program is arranged.
A garbled report describes a 19th century sale run by the Forward Movement and chamber of commerce affiliates. It mentions a pony sale, a figure of 4117 dollars raised, and figures Crook and George Camphill directing the effort, with references to a Camphghil unit and a campaign leader.
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