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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1929

Page

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Skeleton clue links to prison escape tale in Iow a

The grisly report describes a skeleton found near a hack where a man and a woman were held by a convict named Brown. Brown, killed in a prison break, reportedly used victims as graves during his captivity era. A journalist notes the bones may connect to Gus Grimes and Fred Iowa’s chain man case and to rescue efforts by Taolurist.

Maha Gus Grimes Fred Iowa Ehack Brown Eall Tanrisoher Chaing Iek Leda Sara

U S Agents Seize Trunks of Chinese Diplomat's Wife

San Francisco papers report U S agents seized trunks brought from China to San Francisco last week by Nas Ying Kao wife of the Chinese diplomat here. The trunks awaited Washington's instructions on possible narcotics search. Authorities had hesitated to open them due to potential international complications.

San Francisco the Examiner Odur Rostoms China San ‘Francisca Nas Ying ‘Kao Washington Vs

Feeble-Minded Inmate Drowns at Okabama Institute

In ENTD Oklahoma July 8 Russell Coppadge 18 of Stillwater drowned at the institute for feeble-minded inmates. He was an inmate when he slipped away and fell into the school's lake. Authorities report the incident as a tragic accidental drowning at the facility.

Okla Okabama Institute Russell Coppadge Stillwater Fo School Ake

Mediation Named in New Orleans Street Car Strike

Secretary of Labor Davis announced William H. Rodgers would act as federal conciliator to mediate the New Orleans street car strike now on its sixth day. Rioting and threats of federal injunctions followed as Public Service pressed to operate with non union labor while workers and officials awaited further government action.

Washington, D.C Davis William H. Rodgers New Orleans Hodges New Oulears Tay Public Service Department of Labor Public Service Company Federal Clinlze Wayne G. Forel W. H. Rogers St. Louis Federal Labor Department Wien Beris 4S Arabella Narn Canal Canal Street Paland Street Care

Mian Strangled by Wife After Dinner Companion Confession

A wife confessed to killing her husband Wilmer Kitselman in Wyoming Alabama after a heated argument. She described strangling him with a belt, binding his body with a quilt, driving the corpse to the roadside, dousing it with naphtha, and setting it alight before disposing of evidence. She said he abused alcohol, attacked her, and she acted in self defense and to hide the crime.

Toulon Wilmer Hisselman Widmut Ritselman Teather Witselman Kitselman Wyoming Lynsay Lyre Jeoman Khselman E. B. Kisselman Peoria Hal Kitselman Drinks Kat Bos Napereille

John D. Rockefeller Meyday Celebrates 90th Birthday

John D Rockefeller Meyday marked his ninetieth birthday amid public honors as he was seen leaving a special train. He issued a brief statement expressing happiness and gratitude for the milestone and the support he has received.

Ijohn D. Rockefeller Meyday

Methodist Church Seeks Moral Influence in Government Fight

A Des Plaines Methodist rally drew thousands as Irving Park minister Th. Stone urged churches to push for moral issues in politics. He warned of battles in cities over alcohol and vice and defended church lobbying in Washington as a duty to shape national policy.

Heri Des Plaines Des Plaines Stance Th. Stone Irving Q@aieng Dr. Stone Washington Awl Church

Funeral set for Driscoll in Corpus Christi

Driscoll a noted banker rancher and oil operator of Corpus Christi died after extended illness. Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at from Loving funeral parlors. He served as president of Corpus Christi National Bank and owned ranches in Southwest Texas. Survived by a wife, Mrs Hal Sevier of Austin.

Elon Ny Driscoll Therocal Hospital

Mongol Situation Tense as Soviet Stand Criticized

Fragmentary report notes tension in Mongolia amid clashes near Nanking and demonstrations attributed to Kuomintang factions. Mentions border strains with Siberia and possible Chinese government involvement, with unclear details on causes and actors.

Ainghat Priex Dimatches Nanking Monga Siberia Kuomintang Nathoanites Sete Fnche Aia Vty Ie Kuomintang

Itedian Rulers Demand Papal Audience Amid Tense Talks

Itedian King Victor Keennnuel and Queen Holona request a meeting with Pope Ping after disputed claims and rising diplomatic tension. The move follows a series of regional talks and appeals to international mediation.

Haphe Tevere Victor Keennnuel Holona Pope Ping

Rockefeller Sun in Quiet Observance of Birthday

Tarrytown New York July 3 John D Rockefeller celebrated his ninety first birthday today marking a long career as a powerful oil magnate and philanthropist. The observance notes his wealth status and his claim to live beyond a century, with quotes about his busy, useful life and reflections on his age and pursuits.

Rockefeller Sun Tarrytown N.Y John D. Rockefeller Reali Hoe Lenmued Sr. Mackefeller Thomas A. Edigon Hindenburg Germany George Haven Putnam Georges Clempacean France Hocketeliar Son Hegan Jedith

Davis Takes Aelmin Inaugural Address in Manila

The July 5 inauguration in Manila featured Governor General Davis addressing eager crowds at the Ayuntamiento. He pledged cooperation with Filipino leaders and an efficient economy, praising progress and envisioning a prosperous future for the islands. Crowds gathered at the old legislative house as the procession entered.

Manila Fane Ayuntamiento Qsight F. Las Thonsang Eufreno Gilmore Old Legislative House Davis Rgs Spiribally Poli Ue Far Eas

Farm Relief Act eyed as temporary fix by Poague

Charles C Poague appointed by President Hoover to the federal administration advocates extending the farm relief act as an emergency measure to help agriculture through hard times. He urges a basic approach focusing on immediate relief rather than ongoing subsidies.

Basta Pas Charles C. Poague Hanver

Antiquated Jenny Airplane Crashes in Los Angeles

Two men died when a vintage Jenny aircraft crashed in the Baldwin Hills in Los Angeles. Wreckage scattered after the plane reportedly nosedived from about 150 feet. Swanson and Carlson were among the victims. one body found on the hilltop, another trapped in the wreckage. The aircraft had been rebuilt in May, according to partial readable notes.

Tos Angeles Duly Contic Tenny" Wirplane Haldwin Hills Guat Swansqu Ts Angeleg Dllig Carlson Weares

New York Man Slashes Woman in Broadway Attack

Charles Delget, an unemployed laborer, confessed to police that he slashed Miss Carolina Gongma of New Jersey with a razor on Broadway and Yosey Avenue as thousands passed to work. Miss Goatwin, a New York telephone clerk, was slashed in the back and treated at a hospital. The assailant was tackled by Joseph Gaburino of Brooklyn who restrained him until officers arrived.

New York Charles Delget Detsoit Mise Carolina Gongma Tahway N. J Hisloss

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