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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1929

Page

3

Texas Solons Work Through Weekend Probes Resume Monday

Texas lawmakers toiled through the weekend as the legislature pushed ahead with the "scorch and seizure" bill aiming to tighten dry law enforcement by requiring only reformation of two credible signers who attest to quantities. another measure would require a search warrant for access to private homes. lawmakers forecast battles over enforcement and possible travel by automobiles. Senate and house committees resumed hearings and prepared to reconvene to hear testimony on penal system reforms, water priority bills, and land management concerns as investigations continued.

Austin Poth Houyey Prendergast Marshall Volbroo Vic Woodward

Stop Look Listen Bill To Halt Vehicles Killed

A proposed Stop Look Listen bill by Rep. D Richardson to require vehicles to halt before crossing millroad tracks was killed in the home committee on criminal jurisdiction. The measure aimed to reduce crossing accidents and echoed a similar law in Oklahoma.

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Reparations Group Holds First Meet in Paris

An informal gathering in Paris brought together financial exporters from seven nations seeking a firm settlement of the reparations issue. Participants aimed to discuss chairmanship of a reparations committee and the agenda for the first plenary sessions at the Bank of France.

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Man Shot in Poker Game on East Commerce Street

Oseria 34 staggered into fire station 8 on East Commerce with two head wounds after a poker game ended in a brawl. He said a man shot him at a house on East Commerce during a sociable game. Police and detectives investigated but could not locate the house.

Taserio Oseria East Commerce Tarkberry Streets Osella Frank Weissler Chnarge Hospelat Ant Vox Ambulisiee Oseriaaaid Commerce Street Mubert the Green Hospital

Plan Memorial For Davy Crockett

Crockett family and supporters urge a public memorial in Crockett county to honor the Tennessee hero who aided independence. They seek $20,000 from appropriation, plus subscriptions to complete a suitable arbous or monument in his memory. The Crockett senator described his role in securing independence when appealing to the senate.

Vane Wen Adele Patten Crockett David Crockett Crockett County Senate

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Postponed kite contest shifts to next week at Lionsfield

The Kite Spotlight event at Lionsfield Samorn has been postponed a week due to weather. Notable notices include Rev. and Mrs. Sid Willing’s residency in Hinde Mississippi, and Mrs. Eye Peterson hosting a Presbyterian gathering at 72 Drexel Avenue.

Lionsfield Samorn Bob Bnee Becwte Gweather Cee Girele Mrs. Eye Peterson Drexel Avenue Greelings Sid Willing Evangie San Antonis Hinde

Reverse Verdict in Suit Against Cotton Man Mounger

New Orleans dated report that the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed and remanded for further proceedings in the suit by C. W. Wells and others against J. E. Mounger of San Antonio. The case seeks to recover retainage balances claimed under a series of cotton contracts and future deliveries on the New Orleans Cotton Exchange. The first reversal involved transfer from the inferior court to equity.

New Orleans Fifth United States Circuit Court C. W. Wells Agaivet J. E

Catholic Women Bazaar At San Veragado Cathedral

Catholic Women of San Veragado hold a kermesse under the Young Indies club at the cathedral Saturday night. A Mexican theme with dancing and supper will entertain guests to raise funds for club work.

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Jury Convicts Keyes in Fraud Case in Los Angeles

From a county jail cell Asa Kesestony directed his appeal to escape imprisonment. Former Los Angeles district attorney Keyes, with Ben Getzoff and Fd Rosenberg, was found guilty of conspiracy to defraud Vic Victory of Losentant and others. They faced fines and potential sentences up to fourteen years for bribery and related fraud tied to a May 1920 collapse involving counterfeit stock worth about 100 million dollars. All defendants said they would appeal if a new trial was not granted.

Asa Keyes Los Angeles County Julien Petroleum Los Angeles Peh Asa Kesestony Ben Getzoff Fd Rosenberg Vic Jory Lo' Senant & Woe Joli Petrolema Carport

Indian Head Tragedy Frozen Man Found on Porcupine Creek

Feb 2 at Indian Head a man named Yellow Lodge was found dead on Porcupine Creek, frozen in the ice. Three companions John Loan-Him-Arrows Joe Running Gear and Heavy Twin were questioned about his death. John Loan-Flint-Arrows remained by the scene while others looked on. Annie’s Aunt George Crowley suggested white man moonshine led to the tragedy.

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Offer Finds Many Taker for Denver Leadville Line

Denver reports strong interest in taking over a well equipped, lightly used Denver Leadville branch of the Colorado and Southern. Prospective operators include stenographers, carpenters, and tradespeople. Applications from various applicants indicate broad appeal and potential profitability.

Denver Colorado Souther Denver-Leadville Lave Windreds Wtusen Stenegraphers Carpenters Prenchur Abyssex Boys Business mmm Ini Habars

Man Reports Car Stolen Near Home by Unknown Person

Antonian reported to police that his mutenichile had been stolen and another caller said a car was left in front of his home by an unknown person. BE. A. Tang of 300 East White Street reported a car theft from his garage. Friday night Tam Lane of 202 Bustinell Place said a car had been standing in front of his home for two days.

N Antonian Perso East White Street Ronartes Bustinell Place

Remember When Electric Streetcar Began in San Antonio

W A Riggs recalls the day the first electric streetcar ran in San Antonio. The route started west of Travis Park and curved through Mouston and Navarro, past Fort Worth Grounds, toward Tot Wells. Crowds lined Provis Park as the new car slipped down the street with horse or donkey power still visible.

W. A. Riggs Easton Avenue San Antonio Travis Park Une Mouston Street Navarra Street Durmied Soutl Again, Ant Continued Until It Can Ints Kool Sir Mary's Street Ant Tot Wells Provis Park Hetty

Rich widows rage losses bare in Chicago betting scandal

Investigators probe Me Sela Wuruhoam case amid reports that Mrs Muri ham’s betting losses climbed to as high as 87000 daily. Officials examine debt, wagers, and alleged connections as they seek to determine if wealth from slot machine winnings funded the alleged betting spree.

Chicago Orver Ray Sela Wuruhoam Shite Muriham Wryulinan

Vanderbilts Reflect on Marital Ties and Affairs

Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr recalls social marriages eight years after his own wedding noting 70 couples in their circle, 39 divorces in four years, and 22 who joined him in Reno. He claims only nine families remain together and just two of those live without affairs outside the marriage.

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