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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1929

Page

4

District Attorney closes swindle case recovers funds

Lamar Seeligson announced the closure after months of work, returning 301 to a Minnesota farmer and reducing a forged instrument dispute. He traced money through bank wrappers, recovered 402 and kept 500 to cover bond, with Hamlin still missing.

Lamar Seeligses Minnesota Pat Wiitter Walter Aust L.A. Schlexinger Neeligeon Reierson Hamlin O Ut Seeliggon Forfelts Seeli Hamlin Seeligson Eell Thirty-seventh Schlesinger

Taxicab Warfare Flares Up Again In Chicago

Deadly taxicab warfare erupts in Chicago as Ernest Offmen, a checker driver, is shot in the head while at the wheel. The speeding cab crashes into another vehicle and stops. Police have not arrested anyone. a possible business rivalry is suspected.

Chicago Ernest [Offmen

Woman 107 Dies in Kansas City Obituary

Mrs. Marie Williams aged 107 died last night in Arkansas City Kansas after an extended illness. She was survived by eight children and many grandchildren and great grandchildren though exact numbers could not be estimated. The notice includes an advertisement for Independence Day fireworks and related merchandise from George Keene, druggist, 101 South Flores.

Kansas Arkansas City Kaz Marie Wiliams Tvex- 25 George Keene South Flores

Holiday Fourth of July Dance Caused by Multiple Ads

A jumble of ads describes numerous Fourth of July dances and celebrations in Castroville and nearby towns. Activities include ballroom dances at various venues with live bands, wrist prices, and multiple schedules. The notices mention Hermann Sons Garden, Trawalter hall, Old-time dances, and Kendall County Fair Grounds with horse races and evening dances.

Trawalter Hall Commerce St McNeel S40 W. Commerce Susie Brock'y Web Holt Kendall County Fair Grounds Meerne

Flyers Seek New Endurance Record From Cleveland Flight

Two pilots from Cleveland and one refueling pilot prepare for takeoff at Cleveland airport to smash an endurance record. Byron K. Newcomb Ray Mitchell and E. E. Basham are shown beside the planes as they pass the halfway point in the mission.

Cleveland Byron K. Newcomb Ray Mitchell E. E. Basham Basham Berg

Cleveland Endurance Flight Aims To Break World Record

Pilots Hoy S Mitchell and Byron K Newemth hover above Cleveland airport chasing a world endurance flight record. They reached the 100 hour mark amid celebratory fireworks, with 14 refueling contacts keeping fuel aboard for a potential breakthrough before early Saturday dawn.

Cleveland Ohio Hoy S. Mitchell Byron K. Newemth Lucy Minneapolis Aur

Endurance Flyers Battle Fog in Record Attempt

Culver City Calif July 21 W Mendell and R B Rein hart took off from Culver City airport at 7 20 30 p m yesterday in their biplane Angeleno for a 24 hour endurance run. Fog banks rolled in and forced them to fly inland valleys or climb to higher altitudes as their motor roared through the drab misty curtain blocking the sky.

Culver City Calif Tl. W. Mendell R. B. Reinhart

Salvation Army Leader Evangeline Booth Tours Lake George

Miss Evangeline Booth commander of the Salvation Army in America travels by automobile to the headquarters at Lake George New York. It marks her first outing since an automobile accident in May and follows injuries earlier in the year.

Evangeline Booth Lake George Tiartsdale Salvationa Army America Isn Mer Salvation Army N.Y

Endurance records set for Houston event eyed by timekeeper legends

Jack Beretta will timegate Glenn Loomla as he attempts to beat the record set by Hee Robbins and Temes Kells in Houston on July 6. Bart O Worth will also serve as timekeeper for the event while other headlines note Miss Annie Webb Blanton of the University of Texas spoke on local problems at the Lions Club, revival plans near Dallas, and various travel and community notices in San Antonio and surrounding areas.

Jack’ Beretta Bart O' Worth Glenn L. Loomla Bret Hee Robbins Temes Kells Houston Annie Webb Blanton Th University of Texas Lions Club Lions Fivld Jack Beretta Texie National Aeronautic Association Lange Victoria Mt City Leonard Doughty Seata San Franciscau San Antonio Pepday

Admits Taking County Money

BELLINGHAM Washington July 3 Edward Elhart Whateon Quuty cashier who had been missing several days surrendered at the county jail this morning and confessed to the theft of $21,000 county funds. Deputy Sheriff Joh O'Dell announced the officer said he had intended to repay the money which he claimed he lost in bets on football pool prize fights.

Bellingham Wash Edward Elhart Whateon Quuty Courty Joh O'Dell Melbart San Francisco

Persenico touted in gland vitality advertisement

An old advertisement promotes Persenico as a treatment to revitalize tired glands and restore vigor. It claims desiccated gland substances plus other constituents revive and strengthen gland function, with a noticeable ongoing improvement. Sold by Sommers Drug Stores in San Antonio for 2.40.

San Antonio Sommers

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