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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1929

Page

6

King Sehee and royal procession in London crowds

King Sehee and Queen Mary rode in an open landau from Albert Hall to Buckingham Palace, greeted by vast crowds and cheers. A royal procession drew thousands, with Princess Elizabeth among onlookers as the monarchs acknowledged the jubilant public and carried out the historic display in bright, ceremonial attire.

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Four Die After Auto Plunges Through Rail Crossing

In Washington WD a car sped through an overpass crossing rail, dropped 36 feet to the tracks, killing four men: Oscar Bolme 36 Ad tian. Louis Olson 33 Pars on N. Dit Pronk Greenstein al. John ThomiMer 45 Jomestore N. Edward, driver, was burned but expected to survive. A guest map in the car was injured.

Witessés Oscar Bolme Adtian Louis Olson Parson

Secretary Mellon and officials inspect new small currency

Secretary Mellon surveys newly issued smaller currency as Assistant Secretary Henry Herrick Bond sits nearby. Director Hall of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing presents the new bills in a formal Treasury display.

Mellon Henry Herrick Bond Treasury Hall Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Royal Homecoming Delights Crowds In London Parade

Crowds cheered as a croy and pink rogue carriage approached the palace amid flags and cheers. King George waved from the open carriage while Princess Elizabeth watched from Piccadilly. The procession drew to a close with a balcony appearance and a chorus of God Save the King, followed by a grateful royal message.

George Elizabeth Picadilly Palaee Alfonso Spain God Save the King King Duke of Connaught Prince of Wales Duke Yark Matt Luscetles Iverit Sweden Chick

City Budget Figures Show Large Allocations Across Departments

The proposed city budget outlines extensive allocations including city attorney 45000, auditor 43100, city clerk 151000, purchasing agent 16000, corporation court 526000, health department 10500, auditorium 40000, public welfare 30000, museum 12000, tax collector 16400, treasurer 7500, street cleaning 250000, sanitation and sewers 15000, city hall building 19000, street maintenance 405000, police 476300, fire 483700, lights 122000, and other items totaling substantial yearly expenses.

City Clnrk Purc Health Department Tield

Katy Announces Rail Rates for Midwestern Trips

Missouri-Kansas-Texas railroad will offer round trips from Katy next Saturday to Cleveland Detroit and Toledo with two-way fares priced at 11, 42.45 and 42.45 according to passenger agent F. Rifflu. The timetable lists departures on Saturdays and runs through August with multiple destinations including Cleveland Detroit and Toledo.

Katy Cleveland Detroit Toledo Misrouri-Kansas-Texas Rifflu Divisig

Oklahoma Fishing Preserve Opens at Altus Dam

Altus Oklahoma marks the opening of Tanke Altus at Lagert dam for public fishing and state recreation. The event includes Fourth of July festivities with fireworks and patriotic displays as local vendors promote supplies and celebration.

Oklahoma Altus Okls Tesastami

Committee to aid farmers buys viewer for grain

President Honger sets up a committee to help famished agrarian by boosting farmer buyers of wheat, corn and cotton without raising prices. The plan calls for subcommittees and an investigating committee to report before the next presidential election.

Hollywood Honger Anil

Dairymen Gather for Dairyland Day in San Antonio

Dairymen and families from across the state gathered in San Antonio for a Dairyland Day event presented by Southwest Dairy Products in collaboration with Prosperity Month. Registration began at the Gunter Hotel, with a 10:15 inspection leading to a barbecue, entertainment, and a shore of activities culminating in the selection of dairy maids in the Queen Court event at the Majestic theater.

San Antonio Southwest Dairy Products Company Chamber of Eoin Grester Majestic Theater Gunter Hotel Brulee Pac Pan E. J. Kyle Southwest Dairy Products Towne Juve Hine Street River Bridge Majestic Theater Queen God Ter

New Army Bathing Pool Opens at Fort Sam Mourlen

A newly completed concrete swimming pool on the Ralaa creek within Fort Sam Mourlen military reservation opened officially Monday. The pool serves soldiers in the Citizens Military Training Camp and is touted as one of the finest of its kind on the plate. It was built by Bo fret and features a small protective pact for the children.

Ralaa Fort Sam Mourlen Ietizena Bo Fret

Senate Probe Highlights Dallas Political Corruption Claims

Dallas witnesses criticized the Creager machine as a pay-to-play effort to install compliant officials. Allen Baller described a special arrangement between Morris and a Dallas druggist for liquor, while Bailey charged overruled renewal of permits and illicit payments. Other testimonies tied Republican politics to alleged graft and influence in the Dallas district.

Dallas Tejas Senate Allen Baller Prohibition Spavid Morris Smith W. Hrookhart Iowa Bailey Morrin Morrix Polles Baller Oltes Morris Morrig Republican National Bailes Slorria Creager An Nolte Eugene Nolte Scouit Tesas Republican Execuive Committee Daat Harding Republica Dou Trailey Edwin R. Misener Hamilton J. Williams Williams Micener Stscoey Gery Jag Williams Mary Beck Brownhart Nepubiican Ewe Kenneth Sielfelds Tepincrat Tennessee Creager Tn Gat Henator McKellar Beck Marty M. Warabarh San Antonio Congress Creager Organization Elesior Tf Creager Har Wurzbach Beek

Light Corrects G O P Probe Testimony Report

The Light corrects a home edition report on a G O P probe. It states J M Houston testified he applied for the Austin postmaster job and withdrew after county chairman Mr Rosenberg told him he would need to pay 10 percent of the salary if appointed.

G.O.P the Light R. B. Creager JM. Houston Austin Rosenberz Travin County Bel

Pedestrian Safety Spars Over Private Sidewalk Use

Public sidewalk curb lines near Laurel Heights sparked a dispute as Fire and Police Commissioner Phil Wright opposed private driveway set backs at Main and Woodlawn and at Fulton and Blanche avenues. Property owners pressed for a bend allowing access claiming existing permits and city action threaten pedestrian safety. council agreed to inspect sites with a commission representative.

Phil Wright GT. Priest Laurel Heights He Sorvere Ayvenué Wondlown Blance Road Fulton Avenue Comunity Craters San Antonio Priest Y Commission Main Woodlawn Avenury Wright Stendard Mev Weight

Endurance Flyers Press On In World Flight Bid

Cleveland July 1 weary pilots Byron Newcomb and Tay Mitchell push through chop winds as they near the end of day three in their bid to beat the 172.5 hour fuelled flight record.

Qleveland Byron K. Newcomb Tay Te Mitchell

Torn WA Plant Chief Appointment Sparks Budget Fight

The appointment of Charles Tobin as overseer of the Exposition pack disposal plant at a cost of 406. per mile wax was announced by Street Commissioner Paul Stettler. Construction of the new sewage plant on the South Loop road will cost about 1,250,000. The city plans to contest contractor J Dupuy over Belgian cement use, as attorney Jon Cunningham filed for an injunction to stop city interference.

Charles Tobin Exposition Pack Tleserare Pee Milh Wax Paul Stettler Lecniue South Loop J. Dupuy Ansemales Jon Cunningham Lawser Salaslay

Motorman Beaten by Couple On West End Street

Motorman Ty A. Vermillion was slugged and injured Sunday night near 412 West Lowist Street after two intoxicated Mexicana men attacked him when he asked them to pull over. He was treated at Robert R. Green Hospital and provided a license plate number. Detectives T. G. Hunke and Se Lurber said arrests were not yet made.

Vermillion West Lowist Street West End Lato Gair Reis Ang Zarane Frama Robert R. Green Hospital T. G. Hunke Se Lurber

Airship to End Long Distance Rail Teases

The piece argues for a vigorous push by private air companies into research and urgent defense roles, claiming a true airship could yield vast dividends. It notes scarce profits from passenger and mail routes but envisions a future where air travel replaces rail, highlighting British air efforts and search operations at sea as context.

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