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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1929
Page
10
In Piggott Arkansas a boy admitted guilty to a second degree murder charge connected to his father’s death. The case arose after a trial where the defendant faced a possible life sentence and later was set to serve a term in the state gallows then a prison term.
Ninety three more prisoners were committed to Sing Sing during the past fiscal year than the year before, according to Warden Lewis B. Laws. The total incarcerated reached 1083 as prison officials note a steady increase despite the Burmes Law in effect three years.
The junior chamber of commerce winter sports committee will hold a Friday noon luncheon at the St Thong Hotel. Roger Stokes, committee chairman, and executive secretary L. Finer will preside as the group discusses winter sports matters.
Lon Chaney is ordered to rest for several months due to throat infection and recent pneumonia. He plans surgery but may delay as X rays and medical advice suggest cautious staging. MGM will proceed with Bugle Sound Chaney next with a supporting actor while he recovers.
Painless inexpensive at home remedy advertised with a money back guarantee. Expert specialist available for consultation though the text is garbled with broken phrases and misspellings. Local contact given as 510-8 Basonle Temple with unclear directions.
The Defenders of America announce a public meeting at the St Anthony hotel ballroom at 7 30 Thursday night to form a national fraternal organization. G F Nickum says 10 000 plus local residents are eligible with 2 000 000 nationwide potential members. Leaders include E Ray Sanders and K R Corbusier with chapters planned in major cities San Antonio to serve as permanent HQ.
Public Service Company works on a six and a half mile gas line around San Antonio will finish by October 1 with about 200 workers daily. Gas expected to flow by September 1, reinforcing the city’s natural gas supply. W H Tuttle, company president, stated the project completes the third outside gas line phase.
In Benton Harbor court, heirs dispute the will of Mrs. Martha Brant widow of Edward Brant. Torn daughters and a son argue over the estate worth 1 0H 0. Testimony says Mrs Brant claimed spirits visited her.
Authorities hunt for the source of a mysterious blast that rattled downtown Dallas just after midnight scattering debris along Elm Street for two blocks. Business owners were evacuated from homes as a safety probe began, with one person reportedly injured.
The Disabled American Veterans press for rapid action on the relief measure aiding World War II veterans. They seek early consideration of the Rogers bill as part of hospital construction and nationwide aid efforts.
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