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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1929

Page

9

Spanish fliers greeted at Gibraltar hero welcome

Reported arrival of Spanish seaplane fliers at Gibraltar after their failed attempt to reach Allied forces. Major Ramon Wraonco and three companions were saluted by a squadron of Spanish seaplanes and bouquets as British craft surrounded the greeting ships. The downed plane Numancin was later found adrift with guards aboard.

Gibraltar Ramon Wraonco Dyingh-Wirrann Tony Hudle Major Franca Captain Galta

Musical Stars Separate After Ten Years of Marriage

Giorgio Polacco director of the Chicago Civic Opera and Edith Mason soprano separate as Miss Mason files for divorce. Their daughter Grace may become central in forthcoming court proceedings.

Giorgio Polacco Chicago Civic Opera Company Edith Mason Mason Grace

Rescue of Spanish air crew ends with cheering crowd

On watches aboard the Eagle June 29 a beacon light signaled to the crew. Major Franco and his companions endured peril but were saved by English sailors. The airmen received cheers, cigars, and thanks from British and Spanish officials. A banner will be awarded in Alcazar tonight.

Kilroy Trele Franco Rompaniona Major Franco Hon Spain Bane Ishugaveenne Alaeciras

Whitehead Named Assistant Head of South Texas Chamber

B A Whitehead was named assistant head of the South Texas chamber of commerce. He will start July 10 and lead advertising and publicity campaigns for the Rio Grande Valley and South Texas. He will supervise regional chamber organization and will be based in Corpus Christi.

Whitehead South Texas B. A. Whitehead Southeat Texas Chamber of Cummerce T. S Whitehead Wax Publicitolst West Texas Chamber Rio Grande, Valley Southeras Whiteheat Corpus Oltristi

Marriage Intents and Bets on Local Names in Vital Statistics

Vital statistics list marriage intentions and names across multiple couples including W. Joerl s and Bernice Brandeca Soria, Encarnacion Niemnpaez, William J. Feagel and Alma Waller, and many others. The section also notes building permits and addresses such as 966 South Tareda Street and 408 North Ban Baha Street, with project values and inspector references for city work.

Tice Serses Ane W. Joerls Ari Bernice Brandeca Soria Mira Encarnacion Niemnpaez William J. Feagel Alma Waller Sunoe Maria del“ Retucle Salicate Oviedo Simone Noviriques Unuel Gueure Andrea Hernandez Mahay Qhartén Garela Jona Garza Marner Vivian Dowdy Sores Garin Ani Frade Otter Doe Webel Abreats Ei Alatat Prruits ‘Ontrima Sforens Rntinke Ols Raster Hnepiad Fynillay Renmin Alt Fria City Fewnua S. Mackey Ott Pruitt Avenue

Gas Inchloride Heat Fatalities in Chicago Probe

A heat chlorine gas incident in Chicago last night caused at least 14 exposures with four fatalities. A coroner’s jury, comprising pathologists and chemists, urged stringently for stronger detection measures and public official action. Industry representatives pressed for continued hearings to allow refrigeration experts to testify while stressing safeguards and investment in safety.

Rafelgeratio Heath Winlet Clark Department At Heart Chicago Induettssnight Tesis Uber Ui ' He Martis Fish

Pastor Preaches As Rattler Is Seen In Church

On July 2 a pastor at a Methodist church noticed a rattler in the hall during services. The snake, found near a chandelier, was killed by church stewards after it frightened the congregation. Authorities said no one was harmed. The incident prompted discussion on refrigeration costs and safety amid dramatic events.

Marshaleailir Suuilay AL UL Webb Rephils

Creighton Pleads Guilty In Confused Court Entry

A garbled OCR reads Creighton, 25, of West Malberrs district, altering a plea to a guilty in a traffic case near Soledad streets. He says he was parked on the corner when questioned and claims a misunderstanding led to the hurried admission.

Vie Mg Aly Cormer Creighton

James Cruze Portrait Suit and Involved Fallout

A Los Angeles report outlines director James Cruze suing John Decker over a painted portrait of Cruze's wife Belly Compson. Decker allegedly displayed the portrait at a Hollywood show window, prompting Cruze to seek punitive damages. Cruze claimed the painting was intended as a serious portrait, not a sensational piece, and described the dispute as tied to payment and occasions surrounding the film industry.

Los Angeles James Cruse Camolion Pad Belly Compson John Decker Netlat Awaa Deckers Cruze Decker

Southern Cross Off for Calcutta Flight Departure Report

Rumored voyage of Southern Cross with Charles Kingsford Smith and crew, including Hiroe, aboard the aircraft Nouthern yross, departing from Sydney toward Calcutta, with a stopover in Singapore noted as they reach Sunday fend Singapore.

Ranquon Gurma Tole Charles Kingsford-Smith Hiroe

City Ready to Fight Cement Plan Controversy

The city faces a dispute over using foreign cement in the new 7 450,000 sewage disposal plant. TT Hity, contractor, ordered 8000 bur els of Helgian cement received in Corpus Christi. Mayor Chambers and City Attorney Ryan prepare to file a lawsuit as the July 0 inspection date looms. The mayor vows to resist foreign materials, citing costs and integrity of municipal projects.

TT Hity Corpun Christi Yas Chambers Anuiomond Joseph Ryan Tins Corpus Christi

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