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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1929

Page

19

San Antonio campaign heats up with first hearing held

In a developing local race John D. Hartman and Verne Miller push campaign efforts in San Antonio with early legal actions and district judge involvement. Federal padlock applications surface as the period gathers momentum amid partisan activity and organizational notices.

San Antonio John D. Hartman Verne Miller DuVal West U. S. Dist. Ay. Club Despridante Nemeeeet Enemann

Free speech and lynching in 1925 urged in debate

Arthur Brisbane reflects on lynching numbers, free speech, and public meetings, arguing the cost of defending freedom of assembly and expression remains high. The piece cites religious hatred, election dynamics, and aluminum industry progress, ending with a note on Republican celebrations at Jackson, Michigan.

Ats Repubican Party Jackson Mich Wark Republican National Hyde Gentieueg

Oklahoma City Guards Trim Violence After Fourth of July Shootings

Oklahoma City guards are posted after a July Fourth liquor raid tied to the fatal shootings of James Harris and Oscar Lowery. Three suspects, including W. M. Thomason, face preliminary hearings. funeral services held for Harris and Lowery. In Arkansas, Chidester marshal Marsh and officer Patterson die in a liquor raid gun battle, Patterson killed by Constable Luther Meeks who also wounds Marshal Mate.

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Representatives resign to Governor Moody in Texas

Austin Texas today House members Ben Woodall Maewhall and G Shipman Woilton tendered their resignations to Governor Moody effective immediately.

Soltis Moody Austin Toly Ben Woodall Maewhall G Shipman Woiilton Moody

Capital Swelters As Hoover Cabinet Flee Heat

In a blistering heat wave, President Hoover and the cabinet avoided the capital's swelter. Hoover fished near Venison River, Virginia, while Vice President Curtis rested in Topeka, and other officials traveled for official business or brief respite.

Washington, D. C Sullrivat Cnils Gue Orient Linn” Ang Thore Incl Cneres Hoover Tnins Virginia Curtix Topeka Gvéry Viller

Firemen Rescue Sixty Trapped in West End House Fire

Boston dispatch reports a blaze in the West End tenement trapping about 60 residents. Firemen and a chaperoned evacuation brought all to safety before flames overwhelmed the eight family dwelling. An investigation into the fire’s cause was ordered.

Boston West, End Erent

Weather Forecast Jumbles Create Brief Card

Fragmented OCR shows forecast for Monday night through Tuesday with cloudy temperatures around nine degrees and light to moderate winds. Mention of thundershowers and cooler trends on the coast, with northeast winds and unsettled portions.

Pathfinders Flight Loss Prompts Memorial Aircrews

The Rome-bound Pathfinder flight vanishes near Porland coast five miles east of Gapshme after takeoff from the beach. Coastguard planes and a small commercial craft accompany the doomed mission, with a memorial service planned aboard the escort vessel. A separate court action grants a permanent injunction against a West Commerce Street establishment amid prohibition enforcement actions, while a minor California quake is reported.

Old Orgward Beach Bain Manus Mane Pathfinder Leona MM Melka Porhland Gapshme Sikehard Hit Isras Coastguard Jmbir William Cen Phillip Dayna Yancey Williams

One Motor Powers Big Plane at Old Orchard

A fragment describes a Pathfinders Hellania craft at Old Orchard Me dated July 6. The 200 horsepower motor powers a craft with overall length 204 feet, wingspan 50 feet, wing lift surface 300 square feet, speed cruising around 00, and a claimed range of 4450 miles per hour. Fuselage color tight green with aluminum wings and NX 3780 markings in black.

Roger Q Williams Nuvlantor Lewis A. Yancey Sait Bratf Rome Old Orchard Pathfinders Hellania Tugrbagr

Fulton to Manage Animals at San Antonio Zoo

Charles Fulton, formerly assistant superintendent in Memphis, was appointed superintendent of the San Antonio Zoo after board charges of incompetence and disliking animals. Salary fixed at 125 dollars monthly. Meeting also discussed completing barless monkey island project at 12,000 dollars, with architects Adams and Adams chosen and budget safeguards stated. An investigation was planned into Hugo Bohl, an artist linked to a park building collapse, and efforts discussed to provide living quarters for the new superintendent. Fred Styrk noted as bird keeper.

Charles Fulton Memphis, Tenn Suverdu Tendent San Antonio Zoo Gary Tuttle Eiktsbehren Mager W. Go Thrailkill Adams A Adams W. M. McIntosh McIntogh San Antonio Hugo Bohl Fred Styrk Peiniod Hooper Zon

Pastor Flays Bishop In Chicago Sermon at Methodist Church

Pastor Rey Thompson denounced Bishop Cannon at a Chicago Methodist church service last night. He warned that Cannon's open dealings with Luck etshop speculation sullies the church and harms supporters of temperance and prohibition, saying the church cannot ignore the scandal.

Ry Universal Service Chicago Janes Gannon Jr Methoorist Episcopal Church South Rey del Thompson First Methodist Yeller Allship

Police Chiefs and Sheriffs Convene in San Antonio

The first of 500 delegates to the Police Chiefs and Sheriff's associations began arriving in San Antonio for the annual convention. J. K. Ellis of Fort Worth and George Smith of Dallas led early arrivals as they discussed contests at the pistol range and a busy agenda. T. A. Binford of Houston, association president, planned talks with Alfonso Newton, Bexar County sheriff, on business sessions and entertainment.

Civl City Marshals’ Association Sherfs' Association San Antonio Reed J. K. Ellis Fort Worth George , Smith Dallas St Exposition Grounds Sithcouré T. A. Binford Houston Sheriffs' Association Alfonso Newton Bexar County Lonsten Biufard Barau City Montag Jim Sheriff Stevens Austin Avid Austin Associa'e

Mrs Vanderbilt Daughter Wed to Prince in France

Mrs Margaret Stutherfurd daughter of Mrs W K Vanderbilt married Prince Charles Murat third son of Prince Josehim Napoleon Murat in a ceremony at St Francois the Saviour. Attending were her cousin Alan Rutherford and Jacques Bruzan husband of the former Constelo Vanderbilt, with Prince Joachim and the groom’s brother present.

Panis Margaret Stutherfurd Paul Dukes Charles’ Murat Josehim Napoleon Murat Stutherfurd W. K. Vanderbilt Alan Rutherford Jacques Bnixan Constelo Vanderbilt

Man Runs Amuck With Shotgun Shot. Police Kill Suspect

Chicago reports a 53 year old Andrew Kells who roamed streets with a shotgun firing at lights and terrorizing neighbors before barricading himself at home. Velvet tear bombs forced his retreat and when he refused to surrender officers opened fire, killing him.

Chicago Andrew Kells Kelly Hig

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