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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1929

Page

4

SERS Bride Shifts to Political Role in New Georgia

The Mork American notes former Mrs J Miles, now Mrs Cal H Rogers, plans a bid for leadership after returning from Europe within four weeks. Rogers, in her thirties, has wide travel in America, a reputation for flamboyance in attire, and a connection to the Rogers Standard fortune. An Austrian aunt, Ludwig Salmon Hoogstrae, links to Millicent Rotts’s bitter divorce, as the heiress is now married to Acuto Ramos of Argentina.

York J jj-Miles Cal. H Rogers Europe America Raflaix

Minerva the wet horse rescued from a well near Libertyville

Minerva a well known horse on John Nebore's Libertyville farm fell into a deep well after boards covering it broke. Rescuers including Libertyville fire department used a rope halter and crane to lift the animal to safety. Minerva Cheery was soon back ploughing.

Chicago Minerva Cheers John Nebore Libertyville Minerva Labertyvn

Slot machine talks with new talking device shown

New York July 17 The slot machine displays and speaks with a new talking apparatus demonstrated by inventor Robert C. Beigan. The ad copy promises further developments and showcases.

New York Robert C. Beigan

Boy Smuggler Meets Death in Chase

A Canadian liquor smuggling attempt ends in tragedy near the border. Elijah Belgarde, 21, died when his autos overturned while fleeing border patrol near Mooers Forks after police found 16 bags of ale in the vehicle.

Plattsburgh Canada Dlattsburgh Elijah E. Belgarde P. A. Cartman F. L. Cooney Delgaride Touesaint Trombly Belzarde Mooers Forks Belgarde

Topeka Woman Bank Robbery Plea Sentenced at Lansing

A 25 year old Topeka woman labeled as a bandit received an indefinite term at the Lansing women's industrial farm after pleading guilty to a June 28 payroll hold up of the Security Benefit Association totaling 13 775. County attorney said Cecil Streit 24, her companion, has admitted helping place the robbery and will plead guilty.

Scraper Topeka Lansing Security Benefit Association Cecil Streit Plac

Horse Production Drops 500000 in One Year’s Time

Washington July 17 The equine population fell about half a million horses in 1928 due to mechanical progress. The Bureau of Animal Industry notes a shortage with mules also down about five million, and production costs cut to roughly half the level required to sustain the existing population.

Washington, D. C Bureau of Animal Industry

Directors Resignations at Willys Overland Company

Toledo July 17 The resignation of John North Willys after more than twenty one years as president of the Willys Overland company was announced after a board meeting Linwood A Miller was elevated to the presidency with Willys remaining as chairman The directors added Marshall Field and Charles M Glare of Chicago to the board replacing C B Wilson of Pontiac Mich and C B Mertz of New York who resigned

Universal Bervice Toledo John North Willys Willye Overland Company Linwood A. Miller Mr. Willys Marshall Field Charles M. Glare Chicago Directory C. B. Wilson Pontiac Mich C. B. Mertz New York

Fires Threaten Large Forest Area in National Forest

Three fires burn across about 30 square miles of Han Ternarding regional forest as winds rise. A force of more than 441 men fights the blazes with hourly progress updates and reports of gaining headway.

KAN Rern RDN Muri- Ajaty Han Ternarding National Forest

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