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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1929

Page

5

Popcorn Vendor Injury Reported in San Antony Area

The fragmentary item notes a popcorn vendor and a white horse, with mention of Carl Greenberg, 58, of 831 Burnett Street, and a hospital entry for a man with possible skull fracture. It references residents listening for a signal involving a peanut and popcorn rug and mentions protection vendor Jies.n ua niece Reney ward.

San Antony Gintrleté Loug Jies Reney Ward Robert BH Green Bon Vital Carl Greenberg Burnett Street

Bromley Seeks Seattle Tokio Flight Prize

TACOMA July 24 An official application for Seattle prize money of 25000 dollars for the first Seattle to Tokio flight was filed by Lieut Tixield Bromley and manager Irving Nie. Bromley expects to start Thursday at dawn if weather allows. A separate incident reports a horse runaway on South Saint Mary Street causing a wagon wreck. the horse was captured and the man not expected to recover.

Tacoma Wash Seattle San Mary Street Greenburg

Value of MAGNESIA for babies and children in health

Promotional note extols Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a mild laxative and stomach aid for infants and kids. Claims relief from sour stomach, colic, vomiting, and digestive discomfort, plus uses for constipation and general health. Advertises product by The Phillips Co, New York, urging genuine “Milk of Magnesia” and long trust.

Phillipa Magnesia Ile

Earthquake Shakes Iceland Coast Near Mount Hekla

London dispatch reports a severe earthquake hitting the Icelandic coast. Buildings cracked, streets emptied, and residents fled as shock centered near Mount Hekla yesterday afternoon.

Iceland London Reykjavik London Daily Mail Mount Hekla

Miss Mary Wilson Recruits Nine to Represent Playground

Miss Mary Wilson, who directs the playground, calls for every girl aged from six to fourteen to join a new baseball team. A regular camp will be held with members receiving plenty of exercise, and ten players will be chosen at 10 a.m. Thursday. All interested are invited.

Mary Wilson

Nation's Largest Sub Rescue On Pacific Floor

BAN LIEGO July 24 Marking steps toward resolving perils of a rescue drill America's largest undersea fighting craft was brought to the surface yesterday. Fresh air was supplied, the crew exhausted, and the sub lifted 36 feet by ballast tanks activated from the rescue vessel Ortolau.

Ban Liego

New York Youth Fined for Rudely Accosting Woman

Peter Zembra, a New York youth described as blond, was fined $25 in Corporation Court by Judge Dave Watson for crudely accosting Maggie Lewis, a Black woman, at East Commerce Street Vegra restaurant. He grabbed her arm and shouted a racially tinged remark. The judge compared the incident to a white woman being grabbed and called it a just charge.

Peter Zembra New York Dave Watson Maggie Lewis Evergreen Street Zebra Commerce Street Lewis Wateou

Rockefeller Jr Obtains Washington Bust in London Sale

London report states John D Rockefeller Jr acquired Houdon’s famous George Washington bust for a U S buyer. The piece notes the boat work by Haydon at Mount Vernon and a lengthy ownership trail ending with a purchase by an American named Lamp Ison before the Rockefeller acquisition.

London Jean Antonie Houdon George Washington John D. Rockefeller Jr Universal Service Haydon Mount Vernon Lamp Ison England Gines Americana Fq

County Ready to Vote Tax Election

County officials prepare for a special Bexar county tax election to authorize a 0-centraditional levy of 100 dollars per thousand valuation. Ballots and 128 precincts ready. Judge Robertson notes broad support from city and county administrations, with a tight outcome anticipated and projected annual funds of about 90000 for hospital improvements.

Bexar County Jack R. Burke Mobart B. Green Hospital Pers. S. Robertson

Show Girl of Hollywood Aims to Star Alice White

A montage of film industry notes highlights Alice White likely to be featured in The Show Girl of Hollywood from First National. The piece mentions J P McAvoy adapting the scenario, the return of Dixie Tigo’s adventures, and other Hollywood luminaries like Marion Davies, Lawrence Grey, and Gloria Swanson at industry gatherings.

Motionacture Lom Angules Alice Whitey America Alice Clara Tow Crawford Hollywood Wirs¢ National J. TP. McAvoy Plorenz Iegfeld New York Dixie Tigo Holis Wool J. BD Nuby Keeler Jolagn Martage Hxie’ Duran Vallywood Jonlousz William Bakewell

Governor Long Signs Requisition Papers in Kidnapping Case

Governor Long signed requisition papers for the extradition of Premal Loeb, held in Louisville and wanted in New Orleans on charges of kidnapping. The case involves a dispute over custody with the mother and moves amid legal action following a court decision.

Long Signs Fury Long King Prema Loeb Louston New Orleans

Edith Mason and Giorgia Polacco Divorced Quietly

Chicago July 24 UP L The Herald and Examiner reported Edith Mason prima donna of the Chicago Civic company and Giorgia Polacco private end director of the same company had reached or nearly reached reconciliation after a divorce rumor. Mason said they had a pleasant day Monday and were in Samuel Insull’s office, then guests of friends in Highland Park and attended the opera at Ravinia, with no reason why they should not remain good friends.

Chicago Herald and Examiner Edith Mason Chicago Civica Company Giorgia Polacco Mise Mason Samuel Insull Felonis Highland Parks Tavinia

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