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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1929

Page

4

Street Cars Run Under Federal Guard Test In New Orleans

Street car service operated by guards began on the St Charles Tulane belt route as daybreak to nightfall with hundreds paying fares. The test proceeded without disturbance while federal authorities weigh next steps, with union negotiations ongoing between New Orleans Public Service Inc and striking workers.

New Orleans Bess Foe Etreet Car Company Em: Fortm St. Charles-Tulane Victor Loisel Ajmed Coventnee New Orleans Public Service, Inc

Last Man's club to toast 311 dead veterans at quiet dinner

In St Paul Minnesota the Last Man's club of First Minnesota volunteers marks 46 years since formation with a final annual dinner. Three elder members host at John Goff's home as the wine bottle from the first reunion is opened for a toast to comrades fallen. The event preserves Bull Run memory with a restrained gathering.

ST. Paul Minn Last Man's Club Minnesota John F Goff Peter O. Hall Brant Charles Larkwoot Teff Goff Sit Water Mina Sur Bull Run

Mother bear beats angler in Root River incident

In Bault Ste. Maine on July 10 Clarence Stewart fishing from a canoe encountered a cub playing with a tennis rackets. The mother bear charged out of the brush and cuffed Stewart, who repelled the attack with his fishing rod. He shows the broken pieces as proof. Vote school bonds Thursday.

Bault Ste. Maine Clarence Stewart Romother Bear Stewart

Rogers Furniture Ordered Sold in Court

Henry A. Rogers, a furniture dealer, faces five indictments for forgery as chattel mortgager and involuntary bankruptcy petitions were filed in federal court. Attorneys C. A. Davies and J. C. Fall appear as Rogers and Inn reps as property at 417 Main Avenue may be seized. Petitions were lodged May 22 by Sterch Furniture, Rogers Wade, and A. Ti. Franke companies.

Henry A. Rogers C. A. Davies Rogers J.C. Fall Inn Toad Main Avenue Sterch Furniture Company Rogere-Wade Furniture Company A. Ti. Frank E Company

Polish flier's sacrifice in transatlantic crash

Polish fliers Maj Ludyik Idzikowski and Casimir Kubala died after their plane Marshi TWiludksl crashed near Gra ciosa island during a Le Bourget to New York flight. Kubala, injured, tried to rescue Idzikowski as flames engulfed the upside-down craft. Idzikowski lay dead inside the cabin until dawn. The Iskra ship carried Idzikowski and Kubala’s remains to Horta for funeral rites. Kubala’s injuries were non life threatening per island doctors.

Horta Azorés Casimir Kubalu Kinwell Maj Ludyik Idzikowski Graciosa Island Trilliant le Bourget New York Ldzikowski Flaes Kubile Ldzkowski Tom i Aa. m Zakra Santa Crux Poland Litte R Church Iskra Kubala Rubale Gracias Island

Unhurtin train wreck in Hillside clears passengers to NYC

Seventy three passengers aboard the Pittsburgher No 60 were to arrive in New York today after a wreck near Hillside. Engineer B Evans died, fireman W C Keefer was injured, and four cars including a club car derailed as the freight accident blocked the line. passengers were transferred to Manhattan Limited No 22 and dispatched with light delays.

Billside New York Pennsylvania Railroad Daxaenger B. Fevans Pittsburgh WC. Keefer

Heavy floods drown many in Mol-Na province

Bucharest July 15. Heavy floods drowned numerous persons in the Mol-Na province as the Bereth River rose a foot, threatening the entire entry.

Bucharest Itumania Mol- Naa Bereth

Germany Ships Bremen to Boost World Shipping Bid

BERLIN July 16 A German shipping push resumes with the departure of the luxurious liner Bremen at 3 p m from Bremerhaven for New York. The vessel will call at Southampton and Cherbourg, aiming to set a record crossing in about six days.

Berlin Bremen New York Bremenhaven

Non-stop Airman Still at Wichita Delayed Repair

A Wichita bound nonstop flight experienced motor trouble delaying Kin Tock’s aircraft as it aimed to depart from Los Angeles to Newark. The incident caused a temporary halt in the trip with repairs underway.

Wichita Herd Ferber v. Fahy Kan la Angele Newark

War contracts and neutrality in jitters from Beverly Hills note

A fragmentary letter from Wile Rogers discusses recognition of Teussia by England and hints at imminent conflict with Russia and China. It critiques war contracts, neutrality, and the hypocrisy of civilized nations counting on humanitarianism while nations threaten each other.

Beverly Hills England Teussia Russia China Seach

Wasps Burn Arbor in Campfire Girls Clubhouse Fire

San Antonio youths Jor Wimbl and Joe Wilson tried to smoke out wasps at the Campfire Girls clubhouse on Center Street. A palm leaf arbor burned, and a fire at W. O. Graves 205 Wearre Street damaged the room while he cooled clothes with gasoline. flames were contained with no injuries reported. An advertisement notes a school election on Thursday.

Jor Wimbl Joe Wilson San Antonio Center Street W. OB. Graves Wearre Street Graves

King George Rallies After Operation In London

British telegraphic bulletin reports King George I recovered a good night after an operation for an abscess near the chest. Doctors say local conditions, including chest incision, are satisfactory and the king will remain in bed for weeks to ensure full recovery. The Prince of Wales was present. the bulletin notes infection issues but expresses optimism. Divorces granted in Springfield court include Lane, Rutledge, Morales, Jones, Gulley, and Hadley cases.

London George Salia Spm De'klog Stanley Hewht Hugh ‘ Rigby Wilfred ‘Trotter Lord Dawson Penn Prince ‘of Wales BH. Lane C. B. Lane Severo Enera Victorianm Gonzalea de Enera Carolyn Rutledge J. D. Rutledge Maria Sandana Morales

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