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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1929

Page

3

Artillery to Fire at Range Trials Across Fort Road

The Second Field Artillery Brigade under Brig. Gen. Simuel D moves to Fort Son Wolston Monsday for target practice at Camp Stanley. The Fifteenth and Twelfth brigades march along Blanco and Fredericksburg roads. 87 millimeter and 76 millimeter guns to train from March 7 to April 13 with a meteorological drill from April 10 to 18, returning to Fort Thornton on April 18.

Simuel D Fort Son Wolston Gamp Stanley Fitseenth Blanco Road Twelfth Field Artillery Fredericksburg Os Fisiee Fort Low Tronston

Ten thousand gallons of alcohol dumped after derailment

A freight train crash near Terry caused ten thousand gallons of alcohol to spill into a ditch. The liquid caught fire but the blaze was short lived, with pills cups and oven washfuls reported as scattered by the wreck. Local witnesses described damage as the train plunged into a ditch and authorities began investigations.

Jackson, Mills Heb Lenin

Harvey O Hignins Novelist Dead in New Jersey Farm

Harvey O Miggin novelist and short glory writer died at Doubleluck farm in Marntinsville New Jersey from complications after pneumonia. He was 31 years old.

Harvey O'Higgins Marntinsville N. J Harvey Omiggin Doubleluck Farm

Reunion of Ringling family stirs long-lost memories

San Antonio hosts a reunion with Robert Ringling, baritone of the Chicago Ilivie Opera company, meeting Mrs Bumgardner and Ringling kin as twenty years pass since the young artist stunned neighbors with his violin and his Stradivarius. The piece recalls Ringling circus roots in Wisconsin and early family shows, noting how the famed performer grew to international renown.

Miley Tseng Faber Dol Theney Mr. Bumgardner Ure Linglinis Ubey America Robert Leon Garte

Will Meet Again With Opera Star After 20 Years

Mrs. J A Bumgardner of Los Angeles Friday will meet Charles Ringling baritone star of the Chicago Civic Opera company after a lapse of 20 years. She recalls Ringling as a talented youngster.

J. A. Bumgardner L. A Charles Ringling Chicago Civic Opera Company Ringling

Africa artifacts arrive for exhibit at Witte Museum

The Mushmen artifacts gathered in Africa by ThTL. (Dick) Mayne, Camron Cadle expedition member, arrive in San Antonio for exhibit at the Witte Memorial. Objects from Masarwi bushmen include dance dress from the Zambezi region, drums, rattles, and carved tools. Mannen traded cloth for skins, a witch doctor's kit is featured, and hundreds of feet of motion pictures follow the people’s life to fund an African hall.

Africa Thtl Dick) Mayne Camron Cadle Lave San Antonio Mannen Mmna Toyles Priani Ynambezi Pursheri Jundesiay Manin Elenu Ketne

Non-Cotton Zone Claims Adjusted

Brewster County pink bollworm quarantine claims in the non voltage zone were discussed at a meeting. J Velvurto announced today that compensation claims will be approved and sent to the presidency for final action.

Austin Brewster County J. Velvurto Eutes

Prison Jargon Contest at The Light Promises Prizes

A prison jargon contest run by The Light encourages readers to decipher 45 words and phrases from the prison vocabulary. Submissions must be mailed by noon next Wednesday. top responders win Aztec gold tickets and a film prize. Today’s list includes Angel-Reefer and several other terms.

Phos Pri Fee Wenty Havery Richael Facthelmess Antec Uestiny Angel——Reefer Belched—Bundie Benjamin—Cou Creepers Cronk Mullizan—Coppers Cooler Jtungar

Peddler Regulation Discussed by City Officials

An ordinance regulating peddlers of fenits and Fego tables is planned after a review of similar laws. Mayor Chambers, city officials, and Assistant Attorney Thomas T. Dobbs Jr. discussed licensing and tax details, including a $25 token for each wagon and a $25 per person fee, as the city studies ordinances from other towns.

Matxer U. 3 Chambers Chuddey Vlinst Street Chathers Thomas T. Dobbs Jr Macau Cham- Lord Enid

Mrs Goldsmith Home Robbed Of 7500 In Jewels

Thieves broke into Mrs. Goldsmith’s home during a wedding ceremony nearby and stole jewelry valued at 37500. Entry was gained through a rear door with a key to a safe taken and the loot included seven rings and stones totaling 7400. Police report says valuables were locked in an army safe and the key was hidden in a dresser drawer.

Nat Goldsmith Laurel Sting Pubice Andrs. Goldsmith Techert Wolff Annie Thabe Kes

Youth Escapes as Car Overturns in Creek by Roadside

A youth driving toward San Antonio veered off a roadside pile of debris and overturned into a creek. He sustained a deep gash to the head and other injuries after the car tipped into water. He was rushed to Rabero hospital for treatment.

Argles Irs San Antonio Tie Geen Menperinl Hospital

AUN Deaths Showing Gain In United States

The Women’s Christina Teapennies union released figures showing a rise in death rates from cromatealianisms in the United States for 1927, at 40 in 1,000,000, compared with 1 in 1,000,000 in 1920. The report cites York, February 88.

W York Christina Teapennies Union

Committee Backs Rejection of Election Measure in Texas

The privileges and elections committee in Austin on February 23 voted to report back with a recommendation to reject the proposed election reform. The measure sought to move the state party executive committee election to May instead of August, replacing the current committee before the next primary.

Austin Sone de Committee On Tennior Thomas B. Love Bis Prt Nurr

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