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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1929
Page
7
Ny Fy July 18. The condition of William Fox, motion picture producer, shows progress today as he fights illness. Doctors report improved strength and signs of recovery following a period of illness.
An old advocacy piece praises California Fig Syrup as the best laxative for children. It claims it purifies the system, restores strength and appetite, and gently cleanses constipated bowels without harm. It warns mothers to use it for measles or other childhood diseases and urges buying a bottle today.
Film magnate William Fox suffered a serious car crash at Old Westbury New York when a car driven by Dorothy Kane collided with his, killing his chauffeur Joseph Dores. Fox received a brain hemorrhage and a blood transfusion, but improved slowly overnight. Detective reports note a driver’s license issue for Miss Karie and that Fox’s fortune centers on Fox Film Corp and related companies.
Lillian Zepeda of 311 North Zormamora and Grace Bowra Woola of 645 Bivag street were tried before Judge Dave Watson on negligent collision charges after their cars collided at Lombrana and Brazos street. Each claimed the other would stay still as both started their engines to avoid a pedestrian accident, and Judge Watson fined Miss Zepeda.
In Sinton Toros on July 18 Patricio Cotton notes conflicting views on San Patricia county cotton. Some farmers say recent rain harmed the crop while others contend the county will yield above average. No rain for ten days. weather improving. many pickers arriving to harvest.
Fragmentary item from Sinton reports a first bale of cotton ginned by Antonia Camily on the J. Smith farm near West Sitorion. It mentions St Paul, millen festival, and Tall Industrians gin as part of the event. Details are incomplete due to damaged text.
Chicago reports a July 18 robbery where three men held up Franccidle Grabner race horse owner and companions on a gravel road after returning from Arlington Park. Jewelry valued in the thousands was taken from Mrs Grabner and Mrs Siegel, with cash losses also noted. The assailants fled in their car as Siegel escaped toward a bus amid a fleeing crowd.
Mayor G C M Chambers assured San Antonio Saddle Club supporters that contours of a bridle path system will extend through Olmos Park. Land will be donated by property owners, one third of the cost funded by the city, with groundwork for a clubhouse and stables to begin within a month.
San Antonio Public Service company petitions for discontinuance of the Calling Garden street car line and replacement by temporary bus service. Street Commissioner Tau B. Steffler announces bus operation will continue during track lowering work at Oriental and Brazos streets.
In a Corporation court hearing, Satingo Hibarra of 2002 Lakeview Avenue faced testimony by Motorcycle Officer Vere Campa about a near collision caused by Hibarra’s dangerous cornering near Buona Viste and South Teens streets. The judge, Date Walton, fined Hiborra for the incident.
Somerset authorities seek three youths, including Earl Tavidean and Yelward Clements, in connection with a Wednesday afternoon incident near the town. Davidson family involvement noted as father G. Davidson contacted police.
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