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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1929
Page
4
Yeinert, 27, of Mxcdona, tried to deposit money but faced a speeding case. Officer Fawnaeds testified he drove 67 mph on Taft boulevard returning home for funds. Judge Dave Watson fined him 50 for the offense, instead of 316.
London report states that the British government refused entry to Leon Trotsky, the exiled Communist leader, after a government decision announced this afternoon. The action follows diplomatic considerations and restricts his planned visit to Great Britain.
The fifteenth annual Southwestern Railway Claim Agents association met in Litt le Rock Arkansas with A G Broadwas presiding. The program opened Thursday morning at the Menger hotel and continued through Friday and Saturday focusing on preventing railroad crossing accidents.
Broadway Mayor and City Chambers greet A C as president of the Claim Agents association before the convention session begins. The three day gathering continues with meetings of agents.
Reverend Samuel Capers opened with a delivery at St. Pauls Episcopal Church, followed by Major C. M. Chambers welcome. Fred Johnson and W. P. Williams introduced speakers as Mayors Chambers speech prompted defense of claim agents to ease railroad public relations amid bogus claims and ruthless lawyers. Delegates toured San Antonio and dined at the Menger with Spanish dances by the Public Service Girls orchestra. About two hundred delegates attended the convention.
Mrs Brancea Anthony aged 66 of 11M West Myrtle Street died early Thursday at Santa Rosa infirmary. Wife of Judza W Anthony acting Judge of Ninds fourth District court. Funeral from home and Marys Church Friday at 9 and 9 30. Survived by husband daughter Miss Isle Anthony and brother William J Casey of San Antonio. Pallbearers listed. Interment will be in San Fernando cemeteries.
The City’s weed crew, 63 men, resumes work after a dispute between Mayor C. M. Chambers and Park Commissioner Jacob Rubiola over who pays for the service. Tenure starts Thursday per mayor’s order. Dr. Vidal leads the crew cleaning weeds along Webbs and trimming city blocks. The mayor said work will continue and the payment question rests with the city commission.
In Seville on July 11 a plane crossing the Straits from Tarache Meron to Gibraltar, landed at Tiblada airfield. The pilot said he took ten army officers aboard, including Captain Bastio and Lieutenant Tunt, but after crossing the Straits he found two passengers missing.
A theft report cites Trotren and a woman among three charged with stealing weapons valued at about $100. The case names Walter as victim and lists suspects Alice Wonder Crawford and others, with Detectives Lankford and Treiken handling the inquiry.
H A Barker of 22% East Sayers avenue crashed into a fence at Goliad and Water while intoxicated. He was chased by officers amid a night dispute near Soul Alamo and Mouth Lesa streets. Barker faced two drunkenness charges and a naplizapt collision charge plus disturbing the peace, totaling $39 in fines and costs.
T Me Clark of 34 Dakota street died Wednesday at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs AMC Shaw in Stockdale and will be buried Thursday in Stockdale. She is survived by husband L M Clark and a son Oliver of San Antonio, four sisters Mrs T B Chadwick Mrs F E McDaniel Mrs J W Frazier and three brothers Meritt Shaw Frank Shaw and Y W Shaw with locations noted in Stockdale Honolulu and Tulsa.
After a 37 hour police siege a 4 year old Sicilian World War veteran Paul Brignetti was found in a Bee Filled room on Coney Island. He survived an attempted gas attack with artificial respiration and an inhalator with medical staff contributing to his recovery. He drifted to sleep as the battle continued and regained consciousness yesterday.
The city reports copies of the vigilance committee ordinance have been sent to other cities including Chicago. Mayor Chamberly announced the measure is improving city conditions and merchants are now paying a monthly fee for reports on propositions and charity appeals.
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