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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1929
Page
12
In Los Angeles a private wedding occurred with cameras outside as Pickford exchanged vows in a Hollywood hills residence. The ceremony was intimate with few friends present, Allen Hunter officiating, and the couple planned a quiet honeymoon before settling back in their home.
An odd tale from Brooks County Texas centers on a farmer named Ruup who built a concrete irrigation tank that leaked after cracking. He reportedly released 400 goldfish into the water and later ate some, claiming the fish were as large as perch. Local officials and media figures are referenced in a roundup of regional tidbits and commentary.
Chicago July 24 40 state police raided Laramie dog racing track in Cicero known as Al Capone's. They halted payouts smashed doors and arrested 65 track witnesses and ticket sellers. Attorney Joseph Lustfield protested the raid and fought with a raider while 5000 patrons were not molested.
Halifax July 24 The Halifax Herald reports several American men paid 211000 in counterfeit currency for a cargo of liquor from the Nova Scotia schooner Edith Newhall. Buyers boarded the remoner off the coast, paid with fifty and one hundred dollar notes, and seized the liquor. Captain Wentzell of the Edith Newhall tried to bank 15000 of the notes in Mahon hay and learned they were worthless.
July 24 report that Premier Voincare, bedridden with fatigue and intestinal intoxication, has shown improvement and may attend the final hours of the senate debate on debt ratifications tomorrow. Temperature back to normal, recovery rapid, he received visitors and is buoyed by the financial volume aiding aid.
Five youths gathered near Woortlawn Lake on Tuesday night tried to pry open a parked car near the dance pavilion. One ran into the lake but escaped after A B Neal fired a warning shot into the air. The other youths fled as Neal reported seeing them near the vehicle.
Universal Service reports Aimee Semple McPherson arranged a voyage for 800 followers to the Holy Land at a cost of 500000. The deal was set in her attorney Cromwell Grinsby’s office. The plan was to sail from New York on March 26 and end 62 days later after a reenactment of the Savior’s death.
Detailed plans outline a women’s cross country air derby from Los Angeles to Cleveland. Eighteen cities will be visited over eight days, with the event organized by the National Exchange Club. The schedule calls for an August start and aims to showcase feminine pilots in a national air race series.
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