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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1929
Page
16
A frantic blaze forces a family to flee their home as flames engulf the roof. A 38 year old woman and her daughter perished. another child and several relatives escaped with injuries and property losses totaling around S100. Fire crews battled the fire, with authorities probing the cause.
A fragmented notice describes a poultry and livestock exhibition at the 8 4 Expo with 300 baby chicks on display. It mentions organizers and dairy stock展示 and promises shipments and arrangements for the Dairy Write publication.
In corporation court Judge Watson fines two youths five dollars each for making unnecessary noise while courting. Witnesses say a girl near Myrtle Street was involved and suspects Leonari Tey and Thomas Bent faced charges. Both are described as aged fifteen.
San Diego joins a push to secure a new transcontinental airmail route. Officials pledge support to establish a line from New York to Atlanta and then to New Orleans and California, linking major hubs with improved mail and passenger service.
Fragmentary OCR outlines aid to the Mexican president in 8 A. Toth Hanin, SAE elect, to Portes Gil at Mexico, would travel to San Antonio with secretary Fetanvida Tore. AAG o'dlock Chirkday near Saneban feat schaVl general to Jan Anlvnto. Mr. Hantthanve had information ThEACAINE chief Rudra lathio.
The report notes extreme cold impacting wheat prices and market activity. Prices show volatility with large trades and shifting demand across regions, while logistics and storage concerns persist as values respond to cold spells across major growing areas.
The record shows 68 traffic cases disposed and 299 still untried for January, with a list of dockets and dates. It notes ongoing entries and fatal cases since a prior period, indicating activity and backlogs in the traffic court.
A stalled fund drive article recalls a campaign meeting at Cheng hotel led by Georg D Campbell and the subscription committee. It notes a $180,000 target and ongoing efforts to raise funds by Friday night.
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A city directive announced by Mayor WM. Chamhoty requires contractors to complete black forms and extend tax payments to all city employees. The decree, tied to recent fiscal rules, mandates compliance from firms with municipal contracts and imposes new employment conditions.
An ordinance appropriating funds for extending Richmond Avenue is discussed. A city meeting debated street alignment, projections, and a sale of right of way, with M. Binior SP named as trustee to oversee the project and related obligations.
Fragmented OCR text details shifting lemon prices and transport moves, mentioning LGA, freight rates, and multiple unclear consignments. Mentions of locations, dates, and prices are garbled but indicate pricing changes and logistical actions affecting fruit shipments.
fragmentary text mentions San Antonio and Webi War Mehta Ayt Abtonis with donations and dates, but the OCR is garbled, yielding no clear event, date, or people to summarize into a coherent news item.
A garbled account reports Greta Garbo visiting her old home in Sweden while a hopeful press narrative links her to European affairs and social figures. The text blends biographical notes with speculative commentary on her relations with critics and public figures, reflecting a vivid but unclear snapshot of a 1920s or early 1930s press fantasy surrounding the star.
A City Court hears a case about youths loitering around pool halls. The judge warns that repeat offenders face charges under local statutes and possible arrest for violations. Police report prior incidents and city officials express concern over public order near recreation venues.
A school principal plans to address mothers about cooperative efforts at a regular parent teacher meeting. The session will cover joint activities and parental involvement, with Mrs Benmlt expected to lead part of the program and Agnes following the elementary food event.
A San Antonio man faced a knife attack on Anreningen Street near Stein Grove. The assailant’s identity remains unknown as witnesses and police pursue leads to establish motive and determine the attack’s circumstances.
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