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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1929

Page

9

Northcott murder case grips Riverside parents and witnesses

Riverside residents and the Winslows of Porony confront the trial atmosphere as the Northcott case unfolds. Witnesses describe a murdered Mexican boy found near a “murder farm,” with experts linking a rifle found at Northcott’s Los Angeles home to the fatal gunshot. A Canadian youth’s testimony wavers as the trial proceeds.

Riverside Cat Ian No JL Winslow Porony Gordon Stewart Tewis Nelton Winslow North Cute Wireville Lewis Nelson Alise Femlines Atnt A. Northcott Los Angeles Edmuud C. Crossman Vox Angeles Ballética

Queen Ill From Catarrh Rumor Says Monarch Suffering

Fragmentary report states Britain’s Queen Mary is ill with catarrh and has faced a high public interest as crowds gathered outside royal residences. The record notes the queen did not appear in public yesterday and that officials said her condition could be serious, with doctors monitoring her closely.

Local housing ads mix in scattered notices and garbled names

Nonsensical OCR fragment lists various real estate and rental items with scattered names, places, and prices. The readable bits mention rooms, operators, and a few place names and numbers, but most details are indecipherable.

And I Remember When

A fragmented reminiscence recalls a youthful period near McElroy's drug store and the Winpire Candy Kitchen. The speaker describes arcade machines and routine visits with friends, noting casual encounters, small-town venues, and occasional social dynamics of that era.

Milam Girls Club Elects Directors at Friday Meeting

Milam Girls Clubs elected directors at a meeting attended by members including Miss Ruth Illsworth and Miss Angela Wharton. Miss Alle Aniovagh was named vice president. White flowers were chosen for colors and plans for a Halloween party were discussed.

Milam Girls’ Clubs Ruth Illsworth Angelina Wharton J. G. Dickey Milan Ory Cmbers Misa Alle Aniovagh

Vital Statistics and Home Building Costs in Local Notices

A garbled list references vital statistics including individuals and ages, followed by housing and building permit details. It mentions hospital entries, ages from infants to seniors, and a series of dwelling constructions with stated costs and addresses, reflecting a late 19th or early 20th century local notices style. The fragmentary text includes names, ages, and references to permits and building improvements with monetary figures.

Guest Takes S7400 Gems at Fashionable Dinner

A high society dinner party ended in a robbery as a guest allegedly stole S7400 worth of gems and $112 in cash. Police report a 21-year-old guest named Trusgell and others fled with valuables while guests were entertained. No injuries reported, and the event disrupted by a loud disturbance as suspects escaped.

Mr Itil Sry Harry G Trusgell Escapud Melett

Miss Horton Crowned Most Beautiful Girl in Contest

In Beackerville Nenine school annual, Miss Horton won most beautiful girl with a popular vote. Winners include Miss Mnein Fievion most popular girl and Miss Zelnn Kempf most representative girl.

Miss Beackerville Nenine School Kseemcust Hunde Solo Javie Abe GE Lin Hoe Hol Lilison Ketterhuff Lillord Blightover

Army Orders and Promotions Cast Across Several Posts

Army orders list transfers promotions and examinations affecting officers and enlisted personnel. Names include Valverun Herrleo, Maura Ames, John Ainey Jr, William Lb, Walter Merd, Kenneth B Bulton, Aubrey I. Engle, and others. Locations referenced include Washington Jefferson Weeks Carlisle barracks and Parkment travels with medical and retirement actions noted.

Valverun Herrleo Dun Dionie Ik Burges Dautama Department Chorley Wenson Aturdeen Wichington Jondun Maura Ames Pooro Mid J Tent Laligt John A Ainey Jr Qwemuer Jucher Wetlvealnty Tome New York Whomny Minith Washington Jefferson Weecneks Captaina William Lb Shattleworthy C Mattaburg Barracks Efurokd Ott Welch D. G. Nemy Walter Merd Hospital William Je Adlington God Kenneth B Bulton Carlisle Barracks Murey Letermmn Hospital Eaph L Bort North - Hakata Agricultural Ogl- Inge Aubrey I. Engle von On Gehl Mort Leavenworn Wirt Vien Danton Hagwailand Parkment Travigon College N. OC Mrank Towmon Fort Eumphicys Ale Iaung Witton Higgins Mibu Loch Leland Mabry de G Carliste Bardeky Ving Te Loyd A. C Xtnech Ciel Reuven Econ Kirkesdnll Booth Field T Hewollan

Court Proceedings Lie Open In Frontier District Court

Fragmentary OCR depicts court actions with names such as Anderson Swate at Tern ve and Wealti berg hy. Mentions contracts, judgments, and foreclosure in multiple districts, with parties like Newlin, Lozana, and M. Mason. Proceedings involve bids, insurers, and various civil actions across district courts.

Judet Amterson Swate Tern Ernest Wealtiberg Nedtie Svences-sour Lamber Company Wietiers Newlin Cutton Judenvant Foe Dolley meyDult GlaeherRe Sinin Texas Tyme Te Uurpinas Wittel Dortevutu Couxt Dudac Laglee James Shire Frontier Tanda Fipty-Arvanth District Court Dudeo Q. Ntluox Hawin Simaun Dent Insuranee Edao Hy Maerro Malath Wae Sahni Dorrin Ealt Fustement Far Pleinbids Yalenting Lozana Yin Judemient Mnfte-Foultih dJudae W LK Jona Stubeun Arya Muunty Blale Vt Fred Moron el Uly Mul Om Bole Dideniort Asberty Stu Company C. A. Witte Wit Hole Tuarment Malntles Trveron Kleel Company Tamer Wyfina Aul Aeooanty duiRyitie Malvier Jud & Oumant We Fk Talmmulwe Eit Meegunk Guuranie

Spud Prices and Market Report From Havana Area

The notice lists wholesale potato prices in cents per quantity unit, including 4.80 per bushel for certain spuds, 32.50 per bushel for others, and 7 for a hammer priced item, with various regional price points such as five cents per sound and 410.86 per crate. It notes market activity in the Ban Antonio wholesale market and mentions a commission company and local traders.

Che Seceioin Ban Antonio Wreetalle Érult Tanuney Ue Pavitt Comminsion Company Coboiery Nat Dell Nets Mia Triineese Tae Cauilloner Mexico

Farmer reports varied prices for crops and staples

A rough list of market quotes shows wide variation across fruits, vegetables, and staples. Items like potatoes, onions, carrots, turnips, and tomatoes appear with prices per dozen, per bushel, or per pound, with numerous regions and brands cited.

Kents Pond Fesus toinAtogs Tora Argis Wivernna Aiden Tanian Healien Burkel Detletnus Tex Texas Hiro Ness Lernace Heaney Navi Pocans Wang Tomiataed Swinach

Poultry Prices Show Minor Shifts in Market Quotation

A jumble of misread words reports poultry price quotes and market chatter. The text references cents per pound and reels wound, mentioning Hedy and various garbled terms. Supports a fleeting, uncertain snapshot of poultry market talk without clear names or figures.

Wanseiublon

Fragmented OCR leads to unclear names and figures

A garbled text fragment lists vague entries and numbers including dates and monetary amounts. It mentions potential names and places but the OCR quality renders entities uncertain and hard to interpret for firm facts or a clear event.

Pneumonia Serum Delivered by Airplane Rescue

A May delivery of Pasamelin serum was rushed by air to Fort Fortress after a local emergency request. The Ban Antonio Drag company transported the package with an urgent medical need cited by Dr Tarckett and company officials.

Fentress Cexna Ban Antonio Drag Company Dre B.C. Tarckett Fortress

Guide Saves Party Member From North Voyage

A 17 year old guide helped the party reach safety after a perilous 50 mile trek near the Tot ciger rons of 160 anile in Northwestern Quebec. The group, led by Major Cumninghawy-lhinle, faced ice bridges and harsh terrain as they crossed icy rivers and burned country, with the youth aiding others and providing local knowledge to navigate chancy paths.

Cumninghawy-lhinle Knleybary Praxpecury Cyril O'slonghnessy Kred MincLevad Cotnlt Guy Matson Rie Coutey Nuys

Lindy to Pilot Plane Opening Mail Service to Panama

New Miami Panama mail route to launch with Lindbergh as pilot. The flight departs Miami at 6 pm, passes through the Caribbean and lands Cristobal in the Canal Zone around 3 pm local time. Official opening marks first transcontinental mail flight via air route.

Lindy Panama York Cal Charles A. Tinborgh Miami-Panaga Lindberch Miami Nellish Hundiag Nicaraet Cristobal Ile Weberars

Boy Dies After 50 Day Battle From Football Injury

A 9th grade football player, Tomes Franklin TMauberis, 8, died last night after a head injury sustained during a game. He reportedly feared telling his mother about the injury and the incident occurred during a Kchod elevens match.

Boy Fort Wowah Tan Tomes Franklin Tmauberis Belsreen Kchod

Community Dance and Music Schedule for June

On Sunday June 13 429 a village dance and music program features Hermit Song Ju at Converse Hall with 12 Heck's orchestra and 25 Adv Heyzeolenin in a masked dance. The event includes a large program of acts at various venues such as Tower of Pringhall Snt Jou and Mid away Suis with music by several orchestras and performers.

Selicz Loflie Fotlow Peo Nk Hermit Song Ju Pringhall Jou Rourshady Niles Tat Blue Jacket Yotebrstra

Community Spotlight Notes and Local Visits Across Town

A jumble of names and events highlights community notices. Vendors, church groups, and civic gatherings are listed alongside hospital visits and travel notes mentioning residents, guests from distant cities, and local clergy.

Explosion marks Chicago's sixth bombing of year

A Chicago blast disrupted morning commerce as the city logged its sixth bombing of the year. The explosion shattered a shopfront, triggering panic among shoppers and drawing a cautious response from authorities. Details remain unclear as officials investigate the incident and potential suspects.

Chicago

Byrd Funeral to Be Sunday

Funeral services for Mrs. WF ML Rye, who died at home Friday morning, will be held Sunday afternoon at the First Presbyterian Church off Fifteenth. She resided in Atlanta for the past three years. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. H. Hocein and Mrs. AL Waveuler, of San Antonio, Mrs. Ia. TS Porter, of Tampico, Mexico, a son ROW Byrd of San Antonio, and KM TJ Byer of Migles.

Mra ML Rye Fieiatlinn

Father of Girl Held in Shooting Case in Camden

A Camden Arkansas shooting left the rome proprietor Alicx Tinedin critically wounded with four bullets. Sullivan, father of the girl involved, is in custody charged with the shooting as witnesses describe a confrontation near a alley after a party at a local lounge.

Camden Ark Rorthoune Alicx Tinedin Lion Sullivan Hardin Wan Tania Nivea

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