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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1929

Page

2

King George Moves to Coast for Rest and Public Welcome

King George, recovering from illness, was moved to Craigwell House near Buckhingham Palace for convalescence. Queen Mary accompanied him as crowds gathered outside the palace and Buckingham Palace gates. The ambulance ride drew cheers as the king acknowledged the cheers from the crowd and raised his hand.

Bongor Sussex England George Sim Craigwell House Mars Travete Hurkingham Buckingham Palete Bem Rand Tyan Milet

Weather Closes In Across Texas as Cold Deepens

A sweeping cold wave grips the region with temperatures plunging to 17 to 20 degrees in Fort Stockton and other Texas locales. The forecast predicts a hard freeze tonight and Sunday with strong northeast winds and subfreezing highs. Various cities report frost and minimal livestock losses so far, while transportation and farming face mounting strain from the sustained chill.

Nacogdoches Terns Fort Stockion Fort Arthoga Tesaa IA Bidegree Vempern Gulf Coset Ad Beleory Norihend Kansabr City Southweel Borks Mountain Packie Northwest

Tourists Learn About Valley Boosters Shown in Photo

A photo from the Canopus Tourist Club highlights L. A booster of the Rio Grande Valley. Mrs. A. A. Curry of Jacksonville appears in the scene, promoting regional travel.

L. A Rio Grande Valley Canopus A. A. Curry Jacksonville

Rio Grande Valley Model Displays at Tourists' Club

The Rio Grande Valley model, 605 by four feet relief map, shows river bends lawns and irrigation, with fresh fruit and vegetables at each end. Created by George MM. Kaler of San Antonio, the display was arranged by the Valley Chamber of Commerce and promoted by W. T H. McGarity and local officials for visitor education.

Concpuy Rio Grande Valley Mes. I. A George MM. Kaler Son Antonio Valley Chamber of Commerce W. T H. McGarity Valley Sccrearies

US Studies Radio For Law Violations

Wallington February report notes the department of justice studies the radio situation to determine if there have been any abuses of the anti trust law actions.

Wallington, Feb. C Department of Justice Ans Mulabona

Fragmented reader mail with garbled notes and requests

A jumbled letter mentions the flu causing delays, a senate investigation request by Bellin, and a placeholder note about a crash and plans for the coming days. It references Tom, Gill Grundy, and draws unclear connection to events, with scattered dates and names embedded in the text.

New York Abby Wes Bellin Senate

Local Radio Proms and Concerts Broadcast Schedule

A dense list of radio stations and times features musical programs and orchestras including Blue Willow orchestra, Walilman orchestra, Lucky Sirive, and Studebaker hour. Mentions Calvary Baptist church services, First Presbyterian church, and International Bible students in a Sunday February 10 schedule.

I Grc Blue Willow Orchestra EVAR Fia

Fragmentary OCR hints at political and wartime themes across nations

A highly mangled text references Mussolini, Napoleon, and Vatican politics, while noting finances for war ships, uprisings, and executions. It mentions Chicago figures, capital punishment debates, and electric routes, but many names and details are unclear due to OCR corruption.

Man Shot by Two Policemen in Chicago Mystery

A Chicago incident reports John Doyle and Josie Turle, wealthy cave owner, wounded by two police officers. The judge and authorities questioned witnesses about motive and sequence as a suspect remained near death. Police information remained unclear as the night’s events unfolded and the inquiry continued.

Doyle Burle Josie Cnte Hoyle Jnlge Turle Konouton Bayle

World War era flag contest pays travel prizes to winners

Two lucky youths from the United States may win free world trips as top honors in a nationwide flag contest sponsored by a Hearst newspaper group. Winners and runners up receive trips to Washington and other patriotic sites, with the grand prize a voyage around the world starting in San Francisco.

United States Gulag United States Hing Association Tthe Hearst Benépayerr Nat Gitta Washington Tim Boya Sud Girls of America Notec Educatora Agrec Vasay OM Glors Johan Grier Hibinn Princeton University Hibbes United States Flag Association Hedrst Lenat Bors O Dositing Agi Charles A. Limsbergh Orfer United States Mag Association Mag Wormerl Hom Surines Twashington Cha Fort McFlenry Francis Beott Keyesung Philialelphia Sigord Hosa Howe Valley Forge Amer Mont Mount Vernon George Wallington San Francisco Henrat den Antonia American Legion Legion Nine

Toral Faces Death as Prison Execution Nears

The article reports on the looming execution of Toral at the Palio Alvaro Obregon jail. It details the planned ground of execution, the influence of beliefs, and last visits from family, including the wife and newborn child.

Burin Alvaro Obre- Roy Buor Juliet Origom Waeer Alotier Convepcion Concepcion la Toru Toral Roy

Election Bet Case Argued and Clashing Testimonies

A jury hears testimony in an election betting case involving Mathers and Richaria Ddmitted meetings at a bank with cashier reads. The case centers on Conspiracy claims, Crabb and others, with references to former Ki Klu Kin officials and the attempted manipulation of funds. The proceedings note disputed roles and motives amid the trial.

Mathers Crash Hicharde Aoht Wicharda Win Te Clyde Th Richaria Muthewa Win Crabb Ife Onle Jasen Shelby Coa Nate Toans Richneils Engingteing Mathews Richards

Dentistry Bill Tabled at Austin

AMSTIN et al report the house committees on public health held a session on the Duvall bill regulating the practice of dentistry. The measure would set penalties and licensing rules with a later date for further consideration.

Austin Amstin

No. 14 C. Po Marhiler Notice Fragment

A damaged OCR fragment shows a notice referencing No 14 and an address 1181 South Moestunte brent. It mentions postal forces for pant the year, but the full action and entities are unclear.

Brent

Laurel Heights Postman Delivers Daily Rounds

A Laurel Heights resident recalls postman Mackabe of 413 South Arsquite who makes two daily trips, six days a week, delivering to blocks 600 809 Helk wap place IK 3800 fegeala Street 100 199 East Brognolia Avenue 100 D9 West Magnolia Avenue 2400 PND BMuoin Avenue 100 East Mistletoe Avenue 100 JDM West Mistletoe Avenue 2190 Nazedro Avenue and 100 395 West 3oodtawn Avenue.

Ago O. BP Mackabe Arsquite Ateest San Antonio Simon Helkwap Place Fegeala Street Brognolia Avenue Weat Magnolia Avenue Mistletoe Avenues JDM Mistletoe Avenue Nazedro

Burial for Mrs. Weller Held From Residence

Funeral plans for Mrs. Weller widow of Newton Weller president of the Weller company note services at 217 Warren Avenue at 2 30 Sunday afternoon. Born in Winchester Virginia April 24 395% she resided in San Antonio and left surviving daughter Miss Mercurrt Newton Weller and two visitors Miss Eur Thacher of San Antonio and Miss Flora Tholcher of Washington B G

Grairnile Watcher Weller Yura Weller Newton Aul Weller Company Hame Weller Winchester San Antonio Newton Weller

Mrs Morrow to Visit Then Depart for Mexico City

Mrs Morrow is en route from St Louis to Mexico City via Houston. She will pass through Houston and San Antonio on Black Saturday before continuing to Mexico City. The travel details indicate a wedding event with A. Imre, an assistant general passenger agent for the airline system. She will depart on the date indicated.

Morrow Dwight United States Mexico Wil Hou Antonio Exico City St. Toulant A. Imre Genesast Aliesone

Robbery suspect granted pardon in a tense case

A robbery suspect received a full pardon and restoration of citizenship from Governor Mansly Jodny after being sentenced to 20 years in the penitentiary. The action followed detailed counts and appeals implying prior entitlements.

Austin Sereel Vielis Clay Enntiites Robebery Wee Mansly Jodny

One Dead After Auto Crash In San Antonio

A fatal automobile crash left Blitton Thid Huenig dead and three others injured. Ernest Collins, 24, and Huenig’s vehicle collided at Main and Dioxnella avenues as both headed north. Huenig’s truck, owned by Chalkley Brothers Plumbing, overturned, pinning him beneath wreckage. Hoist ambulances took him to Santa Rosa Infirmary where he died. Other injured include Lilly Hill, John McDaniel, Charles Schrenfeld, and Wayne Waenig. Relatives named include Emil Haenig, city plumbing inspector, and several siblings and spouses. Divorces granted listed as Zenisrekyn and others.

Blitton Tluenig Yrest Lymond Avenue City Emil Haenig Wos Aulomovite Aenhlents Prituy Henig Main Dioxnella Avenues Ernest Collins Ban Luis Street Collie Main Avenue BE. U. Alsmeyer Hnonto Chalkley Brothers Zinfmeyer Eaid Santa Roan Grreiotf Misa Lilly Lak Witow Aelon Waenig

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