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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1929

Page

5

Arrested as suspected bank robbers in Sturgis case

Ralph Wood and Cecil Holt were arrested as suspects in the December 17 Sturgis bank robbery case. Police say $315,000 in funds and negotiable securities were stolen. Wood was nabbed in Wyandotte, Holt in the county jail after an alleged attack. Witnesses identified Wood in Detroit and Holt by a bookkeeper, with the pair viewed by Parrish and Iskraine in a dark room for identification.

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New Water Well Tested For Supply at Randolph Field

A newly drilled water well at Randolph Field was tested to determine its supply potential. Early indications suggested it could furnish ample water, but the Kirst well nearby produced only about 200 gallons per minute, far below the 7,000 gallons per minute specification.

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Girl killed in parachute jump during film scene

The accident halted filming of a motion picture thriller after Leta Wiehart, 23, jumped from an airplane in a canyon and died. Pilot Jung Granger and actress Hoot Gibson were involved in the scene. Wiehart had been planned to leap to safety from an aerial kidnapper. Her husband Floyd Dewman witnessed the plunge.

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Models Prepare For San Antonio Trade Show Fashion Event

Merchants will present spring apparel to 600 visiting merchants at the Anthony Hotel Ballroom. The two style shows, sponsored by the local chamber of commerce trade extension department, feature evening frocks day wear sport dresses and swimwear.

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Wright argues city needs funds for paving county highways

Commissioner Wright challenges Mayor and Street Commissioner stance on city funding for paving sections that connect with county highways. He asserts the county should cover its own highway segments, warns against shifting costs to residents outside the city, and cites specific road projects as examples.

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Kring Named New Corpus Christi Chamber Manager

Silvey Kring will head the Corpus Christi chamber of commerce succeeding Ralph Bradford who joins the U S chamber of commerce in Washington. The unanimous decision came at a meeting of the chamber’s board of directors and the appointment takes effect February 1.

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Appraisal Asked on Brady Building For Frontage Work

An appraisal of the I J Brady property on Hanston street sought by the Rent Estate board to value the Brady building frontage between the Tim and the Majestic theater, in light of proposed six foot setback. The city already has condemnation proceedings against the building for being out of line with neighboring structures.

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Radioman Talks With America Across Atlantic Link

Radio expert Midearne V. Tannen discusses a unprecedented 22 minute transatlantic voice test from San Francisco to an east coast station. The 900 mile reach marks a historic milestone in two-way radio communication as Roebuck and Linnsen monitor equipment for the Rabork Dollar study aboard. Furniture Buell advertises used items.

Kan Francisco Inn

Texas Cattle Trails by Harry Williams

A long, rough narrative piece discusses cattle trails in Texas, watering wells, and irrigation plans near the Rio Grande. It references bonds for an irrigation and power system, local figures Wigle Paes and others, and a broader context of land use, politics, and finance. The text also veers into oblique anecdotes about bonds, investigations, and historical ties to Cynthia Ann Parker.

Wigle Paes

Man Fined for Using Pocket Knife on Girl

A man was fined $10 after an incident at Rosa Arsola’s home at the intersection of Colorado and Speed streets. He allegedly used a pocket knife to cut the girl’s hair and disturb the peace. The court heard that he entered the premises and threatened Wir with force, injuring her hand and wrist in the attack.

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Mercy Urgee Ag Huntress Convicted

New York reports Esther Hyane de Forest Wilson, a prominent figure described as a big chain hustress, was convicted of second degree assault in General Sessions. The jury recommended mercy, and she awaits sentencing Tuesday while her husband, Pallett WH Wilson, testified he had threatened her with papers.

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Y Ragger Society Plans Camp Rally and Rehearsal

The Y M C A affiliated Ragger Society announces its first Friday night rehearsal at 0 4 0 in preparation for a camp rally on February 15. Membership is limited to boys who have attended camps in the past. The program Friday night is under the direction of Beverly Sheffield Everett Holt Gua Leys and J. Scublobio ld.

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Gallagher Ranch Hosts Editors on Texas Visit

A barbecue and rodeo at Gallagher Ranch will entertain a party of 125 editors and publishers touring San Antonio in February. The group will assemble in Memphis and depart for Mexico, arriving in San Antonio at 6:30 a.m. for a one day stop to tour the city and the Gallagher ranch.

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Planes Set for New Airport Dedication Flight

A flight of 14 attack planes from Kelly Field and seven planes from Brooks Field took off Friday morning for Ange to participate in the dedication of the new airport in that city.

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