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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1929
Page
6
At Edersburg July 17 officers foiled a planned jailbreak by five prisoners expected to receive a contraband item at midnight. A woman and another man were arrested after the scheme faltered as guards closed in. The group allegedly attempted to saw bars and awaited accomplices to finish the escape.
Mrs Friest wife of a local resident spoke to about 300 women at Pilgrim Baptist Church detailing her impressions of the white mistress and the congressmen involved. The address referenced a June incident at a local residence and mentioned Mrs Hoo as part of the ongoing matter.
A French government gifted medal commemorates the American Legion’s 1927 Paris visit. Local veteran Mat Markusich is among a handful who attended the convention, highlighted as a notable participant in this observance.
A San Antonio veteran adds a Paris commemorative medal to his collection, honoring attendance at a 1627 American Legion convention in Paris. Mat Markusich, famed window dresser, earned honors for display ideas at recent international conventions, including a fifth prize for advertising window displays.
New York authorities announced a return to strict enforcement of the 1 a m curfew across Broadway’s clubs following a police shakeup. Commissioner Whalen says secret investigators have yielded important leads in the Frankie Marlow killings and the Cassidy Walker case, with new information tying to Johnny Wilson.
Washington July 1 UPI reports 12.0 percent of persons were deported in the last fiscal year. Immigration Commissioner Hull 460 cites main reasons as criminality overstaying time limits and becoming public charges.
Lottie Pickford, screen actress and twice married, filed yesterday for a license to wed Russell O. Gillard, 33, an undertaker from Los Angeles. She used the name Lotta Rupp, then debated tearing up the papers before revising her stance, and appeared with Gillard alongside officials.
Leviathan reports the United States Lines will start construction early in 1930 on two new giant liners, each costing 25 million dollars. Joseph E. Sheedy, president of the operating company, said the keel will be laid in Philadelphia, Newport News, or Camden New Jersey. The contract shift involving Paul W. Chapman banker recently took over the United Rates for their companies within three years.
The Texan Osteopathic vaults plan their 1960 convention in San Antonio next April. The chamber of Commerce Wernesans released the statement, noting about two hundred delegates expected. The Fort Worth meeting in May elected Dr. Alary E. Pech of Bana Provident as society leader.
July 17 One of the nation’s most powerful public offices seeks a new Cook County State’s Attorney to lead prosecutions in criminal court. John A Swanson offers a wide free hand and extra salary to lure a top lawyer, but Chicago’s big-name counselors remain loyal to private practice or other work. Swanson continues to press supporters to build a race-ready slate.
Hamlin, a commercial teller at the National Bank of Commerce, single-handedly tackled a robber, gathered about $400 in small bills, grabbed a pistol, fired at the assailant, and helped pursue and capture Booker T. Sith. The board awarded him $30 with a letter commending his courage and devotion to the bank. Sith is in custody awaiting sentence.
Mrs Zari Marevec testified in municipal court that Patrolman John J Wadeboncour beat her unconscious after her son’s car collided with the officer’s vehicle in North Bend. She said the officer, off duty, struck her son then punched her in the head as she tried to intervene.
London report notes women have longer and more peaceful sleep than men. Dr Bernard Hollander, a London alienist, cites evidence calling men's sleep troubled by waking dreams as part of the observed difference.
A coroner's jury ruled the death of Thomas Sy, a former Internal Revenue deputy collector, an accidental overdose from a sleeping potion. The July 17 ruling notes the poison as the cause of death after a postmortem examination. Authorities warn dog owners to keep pets away from the beach or face intervention by the dog catcher amid park board actions.
Court records report ex parte actions in Dodge West Virginia and Anthony, including discharges refused and bonds set at 500, with multiple burglary and theft charges in the Lloyd Ramsey case. A range of civil actions list verdicts or pending judgments, while Fourth Court Civil Appeals notes reversals, remands, and rehearing outcomes. Court holdings involve corporations, notice of fines for traffic and public order violations, and numerous names across cases in a county court system.
The Bexar County Association of Texas Pioneers has secured the permit to use Mahnken Park pavilion and dance floor on August 10 for Stephen F. Austin’s first San Antonio visit celebration. Frank Bushick announced Wernerdar. The program includes a dance barbecue and speaking program.
Advertisement claims Zemo relieves itching by soothing cooling antiseptic action. It touts 20 years of clearing skin and preventing pimples and roxh while promising quick relief and restoration to normal skin. Sold everywhere for 50 cents and $1.00.
Hundreds of church leaders from four states gather at Pesok Military Academy for the South Texas Conference Seventh-day Adventists convention. The event, Thursday through Saturday, features 6 am services, business sessions, youth and educational programs, and public nightly meetings on biblical prophecies. Attending leaders include Bishop Kirk of Oklahoma City, G Ey Bleitinn, A F Harrison, I T Castle, W N Town, H F Yalow, Rev Renton of Dallas, and Rev F T Percy.
London reports that a Washington-based People's lobby official blasted U S policy as imperial and coercive. He warned that American investors abroad loot foreign resources and pursue total financial and economic control, signaling sharp criticism of U S influence during the conference.
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