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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1929

Page

2

Shany Wilson Advances in Frank Marlow Case Network

New York July 6. In a dramatic development in the Frank Marlow investigation, Shany Wilson, once a close associate, faced renewed scrutiny as police reexamine his statements. Wilson, jailed as a key witness, is tied to Marlow through past management roles and recent calls that suggest new links to the fatal case.

New York Tohn Mileem Forinny Pees Syers Frank Marlow Cluber Wilson B Maisle Marlow Uret Wilcon de Mariow Fufty-second Street Waur Flushing Queens Murrey Wonnipirk Ficenzo Whalen Anthony Carpano Ivitche Augie aFsentie Yale Broatiin Nain

Fireman W. W. Angelus in Minow Your Firenew series

Fireman W. W. Angelus of all Ms Alon stretch is pictured today in the Minow Your Firenew series. He serves at Crueal Vier afation No. L.

W. W. Angelus Ms- Alon Dnday

George and Mary Celebrate Royal Wedding Jubilee

King George and Queen Mary plan a nationwide thanksgiving service for the king's recovery from a serious illness. A royal procession and open carriage will proceed to Westminster Abbey for a solemn service, with limited church access for the public.

Jondon King Grove Mary Britain Westminster Abbey George Alary Weer S&l James’ Palace Ake York Duke of Clarhee

Highways Passable Out of San Antonio Through Weekend

Despite recent rains highways in all directions from San Antonio were passable Saturday, reports William J.J. Furlong head of the highway department at the chamber of commerce. Roads were slick between here and Corpus Christi and longer distances required heavier vehicles. pads and stretches were reported on routes 19 and Usalde Laredo to Comfort.

San Antonio William JJ. Furlong Chamber of Commerce Corpus Christi Usalde Laredo Smu

Planter Freed of Peonage Charges in Georgia

AMERICUS Ge July 6 9)w D Arnold a Webster county planter was freed of charges of peonage after a federal jury acquitted him following a weeklong trial. Cland King a white farmhand and John Vanover a Black worker testified they were whipped by federal officers at Arnolds order.

Americus W. D. Arnold Webster County Murteals Arnold Sheilly Cland King John Vanover Ner Froes Arnald

New Refueling Record Stirs Crowds At Port Landing

A damaged report describes StI ByflIers setting a new refueling record before emergency landings at an airport. Spectators surged as a plane touched down at 12 37, a fatal electrocution of 16 year old Scere Kuska amid the chaos. Plunged into a storm, Mitchell and Werrcomb pore defended their engine, while Basham wrecked a refueling plane in an electrical storm.

Scere Kuska Hrownet Air Graft Corporation Knight Alitchell Werrcomb Vieilag Tom Aggata Thore Jose Dag Agel Bowers Gare Neaklness Basham Dale Dryer James Hayden Wald Ratu

California Fliers Target New Endurance Record Flight

California fliers Mendell and Retohart push toward a record at Creve Lake, reporting 44 hours aloft since Tuesday. Moy Ty Mitchell and Byron Newcomb set a 14 hour 50 second mark. the flyers hope to surpass it as weather clears and they extend the endurance flight toward 400 hours.

Ealver City Ulif L. W. Mendell RB. B. Retohart Fiiers Moy Ty Mitchell Byron Newcomb Creveland Fok

Travelers Meet Saturday in Army Room Hotel

The Travelers Protective Association Post TD will hold its monthly meeting in the army room of the Gnin ter hotel Saturday night. Delegates returning from the national convention will report. Delegates include J. J. Nizon Warton Hale Jra dne O. Naylor Paul A Rocha A. I Nation F. B. Guescerd Jem Petreny Svtn F. Pentiman. Dynix will discuss acts for the state boat directory due July 1. Astor C. Hipp of Brownsville, state President, will preside.

Nota Army Gninter Hotel Teporta Association J. J. Nizon Warton Hale Jra Dne O. Naylor Paul A. Rocha A. 1. Nation F. B. Guescerd Jem Pet

Negro Killed as He Tries to Escape Guards

Columbia July 8 William Perry, 29, a Black man from Cleveland, was shot and killed today while attempting to escape from guards during transfer to solitary confinement at the state penitentiary. Perry had been sentenced to the reform school from Cleveland after a Cleveland robbery with Clarence Carter netting 817 dollars in March 1920.

Columbia Willliam Perry Cleveland Ian Wing Atale Perry Mente Reformatory Clarence Carter

Fourth of July speech to please England sparks tension

Beverly Hills rumors say the July Fourth celebration faced criticism over penny-pinching efforts and Latinless powder. An American ambassador to England allegedly planned a bold speech to intimidate Britain into believing the US did not celebrate the date. Charley Dawes supposedly delivered a notable line that intensified England’s warlike impression.

Beverly Hills England Hing George Charley Dawes

Golfers Foil Fliers with 100 Foot Towers Plan

New York July 6 golfers at Mineola Long Island near Roosevelt Field plan a row of 100 foot steel towers with wires to block airplanes taking off from the airfield. The scheme aims to create altitude gaps so golfers can duck out of landings. Members report having to lie on the ground to avoid propeller danger as aircraft pass low over the course.

New York Wrsburg Golf Club Mineola Long Island Roosevelt Field Vonevter Plana Wea Ik Rooxs Celt Hieretofore Mambera Colm Ss Mmman

Thieves Take House Goods In Downtown Break-In

A burglary report describes entry at 223 Hededl boiling Friday afternoon where William F. Morea and Mary Louise drive residents were robbed of clothing jewelry and other valuables. Police confirmed the theft and began a probe into the incident.

Aiea Kathevina Hendricks William F. Morea Mary Louise Drive

Ethiopian religious leader and new bishops discussed

In a fragmentary column the Ethiopian patriarch is described amid debate over Abyssinian identity and the appointment of bishops. The text references a ceremony, leadership questions, and possible roles for the Work Court and League of Nations, noting tensions around succession and titles.

Alau Absons Abyssinia Nathens

Adventuresome Tot Costs Town's Slumber in Escape Tale

In Greenville a two year old child named Badily wandered from home during a county and city led search last night. The boy was found asleep about one and a half miles from his home unharmed after a nighttime adventure with authorities and family members involved.

Greenville Alnt Neo

British Aviators Continue Race From Hounslow to Blackpool

Twenty nine pilots of the original 41 start from Hounslow to race around Timlein for a king's up. They resume from Blackpool by way of Newcastle Leeds and Birmingham. All reported engine trouble yesterday.

Blackpool England Hounslow Timlein Newcastle Leeds Birmingham

Chinatown Raid in Boston Sparks Turmoil and Arrests

Federal and city narcotics officers raided six alleged opium joints in Boston's Chinatown. The sweep seized opium and narcotics, leading to 20 arrests as doors were broken and rooms searched. Several suspects faced charges of possession or distribution, with white narcotics ties and rescued women noted in the chaotic operation.

Boston Juiz G Ins Hoston Chinatown Cearly Loston Sera Valund

Oklahoma Lawmakers Accused of Bribery Turmoil Rises

The Oklahoma Legislature faced a bribery charge scandal as Major County Republican Jon Sherman alleged several state lawmakers took money to back bills on dog and horse racing and a state supervision bill. Sherman refused to name the accused, and the matter was referred to the Oklahoma County attorney after a chaotic adjournment.

Oklahoma C&tv Okla Membee Okahoma Jon. Sherman Iepublican Howse Waney Shereman James C. Nance Sherman Oklahone County

END REUNION 010 FIGHTERS AT TEXAS DAY PARADE

The 10th annual Texas Ranger reunion closes after a three day session in oil boom country. Officers including Major M. Green and Captain W. Lewis presided as members recalled frontier history and a telegram invited the next gathering to San Angelo.

Tain Haba Indiana United States M. Green W. W. Lewis Frearke M. Grany T.J. Coral Chapming Clark Rolor Mian Huby Green San Angelo

Women Lead Postal Clerks Auxiliary Elect Leaders

GORLIGANA Texaa Lily 6 UP era presented to the Texas Federation of Post Office Clerks and the Sawm Age division of Letter Carriers were a homeward bound victory daily a decision of their joint annual convention which closed yesterday they will meet at Wichita Falls next year Amarillo was named president of the postal clerks and W K Stnnedale Fort Worth was made president of the letter carriers Mrs J B McConnell San Antonio was elected president of the clerks auxiliary and Mrs J S Caraca president of the letter carriers auxiliary

Gorligana Texaa Lily Texas Federation of Vostoffice Soxam Teilay Wichita Falls A- H. Dre. Amarilla Corn Ald W. K. Stnnedale Fort Worth Stv Mra. J McConnell San Antonio Quiriney Mire Caraca Aualitary

American Minister Will Leave Peking for Kobe Trip

July 6 report from Peking states John Vin A MacMurras, American minister, will depart July 22 for Kobe aboard the President. His family will accompany him. The voyage marks his first return to the United States in three years as furniture is boxed for shipment. Divorces granted: Corrie Adelguex and Santiago Rodrigues.

Peking John Vin A. MacMurras Peec Pais Kobe Mc Nioley Neasty Uiree

Former Wife of Boxer Seeks Name Change in Los Angeles

Marian Elise Benjamin, once married to boxer Joe Benjamin and known as Marian Nixon during her acting career, petitions Los Angeles courts to legally adopt the screen name Marian Nixon. The filing seeks official recognition of the name she used publicly.

Marian Elise Benjamin Joe Benjamin Acceen Marian Nixon Los Angeles

Europe Storm Kills 28 as Central Europe Batters Lands

A massive storm system swept from western Germany through Bohemia Moravia and Austria into Switzerland. Winds reached 75 miles an hour with hurricane intensity in places, wrecking telegraph lines and rail traffic. Dozens killed or injured, including villagers near Nuremberg and Pardubice, with widespread structural damage and toppled trees along the storm path.

London Germany Bohemia Morevia Austria Togosluvia Switzerland Danube Nurembarg Honanda Zénfed Tugtalavin Roki Boemia Moravia Austie

Notable Local Notices and Community Events

Dr John Wy Barby, presiding at Central Christmas church, heads to Seattle August 5 1918 for the Disciples of Christ International convention. he is accompanied by Mrs Darby. Warrant Officer Robert Masta left for Air Corps duties. a weekly training band event was postponed. Estate of Otto Wahrmund valued at $30 000 with Mrs Wahrmund and two daughters as heirs. probate filed. Yale graduate Atlee McArais, daughter of Mr and Mrs C M Me, earns Doctor of Philosophy. San Antonio WoW delegates attend national convention in Seattle. three local members named. Local church and club meetings, readings, and social events scheduled. town updates on travel, vacations, and hospitality.

John. Wy Barby Tenle Adame Street Central Chriglas Church Jeave Dicize Luby Here Mernacional Jiumece Freiphters Association Seattle Darby Otto Whbraund San Antoniud Mesdamrg Annie Bardeck Elsie R._Siur Intie Hasse Wahrssund Excentriz

Barber and Tailor Begin Croquet Ball Marathon to New York

In Texas, barber and tailor Frank Walton and fellow croquet fans start a cross state marathon toward New York. They plan 15 mile daily legs totaling around 1700 miles, with an automobile support and bets to raise funds for expenses.

Barber and Tailor N.Y Galveston Tule Texas Bapher New York Mara Frank Walton Ales

Texas Cowboy 15 Starts Riding to See U S President

A 15 year old Texas cowboy began a long eastward ride to visit the U S President. He aims to carry a seller to the president and invite them to the Tri State fair at Amarillo this fall. The party includes Conwar, Groom, Alnorted, Clinton, Oklahoma, and others.

U.S Amatulig

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