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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1929

Page

9

Womans Attack at Alamo Street Lunch Stand Leads to Bond

Police subdue a Black woman after she allegedly assaulted E. C. Kirkler and Officer Leichmann at a South Alamo Street lunch stand. She was held on a 200 bond on a county court charge of aggravated assault. Kirkley sustained bruises and scratches. Leichmann also reported injuries.

E. C. Kirkler Burnice Kirkley South Alamo Street Kirkiey Sarge Otto Leichmann Kirkler

Kirkley Attacks Again During Street Incident

A report describes Kirkley biting an officer on the right arm and firing a disturbance as two men subdued the scene. Officer Leiehmann sustained a black eye while Burnice faced police scrutiny after the confrontation.

Kirkley Leiehmann Tvo Lehimann Burnice

Banks Gloge On Elections In San Antonio

San Antonio banks close on all state and national election days following Federal Reserve custom. Ernest L. Brown of Alamo National Bank says closings are impractical due to reserve funds at the Fed. CG B Mendel of the Federal Reserve notes no law requires closures and no formal ruling exists.

San Antonio Federal Reserve Bank Ernest L. Brown Alamo National Bank CG. B. Mendel Federal Reserval Board Federal Reserve

Ragketeer Goes For Ride in St Louis Killing

Edward J. Cole a 40 year old organizer and alleged extortionist was kidnapped and shot to death then his body was dumped from a car near the Grand and Olive streets intersection. Police say he was taken for a ride after drinking and talking about activities his associates feared would trigger trouble. Cole, nicknamed Kid Acorn, faced indictment for an extortion attempt on a cleaner under threat of bombing.

ST. Louis Edward J. Cole Inder Nrgaizer Ym Giley Huey Grand-and-Olive Street Intersec- Citi Yesterda Cole Go Cleaner Kid Acorn

Four Are Bruised as Cars Collide in Street Crash

Four persons were treated at Robert B. Green hospital for minor injuries after a collision in the 100 block of El Paso street. Louis Spiller and Teresa Spiller were in one car. George Rodriguez and Ine Galvan were in the other. Galvan drove the vehicle that struck Rodriguez.

Robert B Green Hospital Yeith el Paso Street Louis Spiller Fria Street Tomasa Spiller Teresa Spiller Run Hernandez Bar- Tetweet George Rodriguez Bailey Avenue

Halibut Fishing Boat Goes Down Near Queen Charlotte Island

PRINCE RUPERT B C July 17 The Canarian halibut fishing vessel Margalicn sank in four fathoms of water in Inchcape Channel west coast of Queen Charlotte Island yesterday Captain Chris Kianshn owner and three others were aboard but it is believed there were no fatalities

Prince Rupert B.C Margalicn Inchcape Channel Queen Charlotte

Anti Trust Rail Charges Dropped

The Interstate Commerce Commission announced it had dropped anti trust charges against the Seaboard City Southern and the Missouri Pacific railroads. The notice notes the action as part of ongoing investigations and indicates no further pursuit of these charges at this time.

Ashington D.G Interstate Commerce Comsmission Seabng City Southern Mit‘exaa Railroada

Classified Ads Offer Help In Tight Money Times

In tough money periods readers can rely on the financial classifieds for relief. The ad sections 71 and 72 in the Yight Classified columns promise guidance and options to ease cash flow during lean spells.

Yight

Sympathy Strike Threat Looms Over Carmen Case

In New Orleans, labor leaders push to gauge public opinion before a broad sympathy strike. The union executive committee, meeting after two weeks of streetcar stoppages, plans an open gathering to decide on potential allied actions. Citizens advisory groups and the mayor seek a peaceful settlement and a working contract with the streetcar union.

New Orleans Nly Almyinthy Carmen Umlona William Ruth Hove Citizens’ Advisory Wesa

Salvation Army Leader Dies at 76 in 1906

Commissioner Frederick St. George de Loutour Hoath Tucker, a longtime head of the Salvation Army in the United States, died at age 76. He became commander in 1806 and led the U S corps until 1904 before returning to international headquarters.

Salvation Army

San Antonio Board Plans Bond Proposals and Staff Pay Rule

The San Antonio school board set a July 23 special meeting to open bids for $9.7 million in Kehoo bonds and award printing contracts. Bids for classroom supplies and mains were tabulated and referred to the supplies committee. The board discussed reimbursing teachers and staff beyond 10 sick days, proposing 0.5 of monthly salary for two months when unable to work. A $700 claim by the chamber of commerce for badges from 1928 was referred to the attorney. The Manufacturers' Association urged support for the school bond issue and pledged support ahead of Thuradas’s election.

San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Manufacturers’ Association of San Antonio Thuradas

Eight Rescued When Lodging House Burns in Houston

Fire crews rescued eight people from a downtown lodging house as flames trapped residents in their rooms. A man was carried out by ladder and others fled through smoke filled hallways to safety. The blaze began early today and forced occupants to evacuate quickly.

Houston Wily

New State Law Lets 45 MPH on Country Roads

The new statute grants 45 miles per hour on rural roads. It invites drivers to use the privilege, noting the option to upgrade vehicles under Classification 161 Eight if the old car cannot handle the change.

Ship sinks off Chile port with 41 missing and feared dead

A Chilean transport Abtao sank in a violent Valparaiso storm. Forty one officers and crew are missing, with only two saved. Rescue ships struggled against heavy seas as shore communications faltered. The vessel had been launched in Emden in 1923.

Valparaiso Cafe UPI Toon Imperial Enrique A Aranda Antartica Francisco Miranda Contra Chile Val Paraiso San Antonio

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