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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1929

Page

7

Must Call New Session to Pass 1498 Acts Again

Bridgeport Connecticut July 26 Legislative leaders and officials agreed Governor John H Trumbull would call a special session of the General Assembly to repass 1493 Public and Special Acts after the State Supreme Court voided the measures. The court ruled acts void unless approved by the governor within three days after adjournment, overturning measures adopted by past assemblies.

Bridgeport Conn Legislativg Jobn H. ‘Trumbull Oe 192 General Assembly

Kerrville to Get Bright Lights in Downtown Section

Kerrville, Texas July 25. After negotiations between the Texas Power and Tight company and the city, Water Street downtown will be illuminated by a new White Wry system. New lights will be added citywide where current facilities are inadequate.

Kerrville Texas Texas Power and Tight Company Water Street

Denman Case-L035 Up 10 Board Hearing On Property Damage

A special commission hears both sides on damage from a street-straightening project at Denman estate near French Place and Main Avenue. Testimony conflicted with city witnesses asserting little or no damage and estate witnesses claiming substantial loss. The assessment stands low and the opinion will be filed with County Judge Perry S. Robertson.

Denman

Fireman A. Br. Cronmly Featured in Hnow Your Firemen

Fireman A. Br. Cronmly of Hose Company No. 1 at Central Fire Station is profiled in Today's memo in the "Hnow Your Firemen" series. He joined the department in November 2024.

A. BR. Cronmlly Lakeview Avenue Hoss Company Central Ire

Denman estate parcel value debated in city hearing

The Denman estate faces a city commission over the cutting of land that runs 11 feet on French place and 54 feet on Mein avenue. Valued at 100000, assessed 32600, the case features D O Harrigan Arthur Beeligson Jr and CW Fenstermaker on the board with T D Dobbs Jr representing the city. Susana Dennen testifies the cut would lessen value by harming the property’s brick symmetry and deter buyers seeking an apartment site or hotel.

French ‘Place Mein Avenue Special Commission D. O. Harrigan Arthur Beeligson Jr CW. Fenstermaker T. D. Dobbs Jr Denman Leroy Gilbert Denman Mra Susana Dennen

Scientists to Work in Africa for Three Years

Washington July 26 Scientists are enroute to South Africa for a three year assignment at Mount Drukkaros Solar Radiation Observatory. Team members include Louis O Sordahl Mrs Sordahl and A G Froiland with ties to Wisconsin University Sivartout California and the National Museum.

Washington, D. C South Africa Mount Drukkaros Smithsonian Institution National Geographic Society Louis O. Sordahl Sordahl A. G. Froiland Wisconsin University Sivartout Cali Mn Froiland Mra Sprinhl National Museum

Plane Takes Off and Lands on Moving Warship

In BAN PEDRO Calif Tyly 26 Up on the U S S Saratoga an airplane lifted off and touched down on the moving deck of the carrier as it glided through Los Angeles harbor. Lt Cmdr Arnh Wood, air officer, performed the feat several times under the watch of Rear Admiral William A Moffett head of aeronautics who called the display proof the aircraft carrier concept.

Ban Pedro Calif Saratoga Los Angeles Harbor Arlnh Wood William A. Moffett Ching Bureau of Aeronautics Moffett Lexington

Meteor lights Wisconsin sky and sinks in Lake Michigan

A brilliant meteor streaked across the Wisconsin night sky and buried in Lake Michigan south of Milwaukee. The fireball left a long phosphorescent trail and prompted reports of an airplane crash. A fragment lit countryside for miles twenty miles west of the city.

Milwaukee Wie Lake Michigan

Poincare Illness Said to Be Serious in Paris

In Paris on July 26 rumors circulated in political circles that former President Raymond Poincare was gravely ill. Some said exhaustion and extreme fatigue masked a serious condition with talk that an operation was once considered by his doctors.

Paris Oday Raymond Poincare Tiia Nia Icus

Removal of Speed Limit Proposal in Britain Report

The royal mission on tensile control recommends removing the speed limit for private motor cars in Great Britain and replacing it with domestic penalties for unlawful driving. The report notes details on city apartments and classifications for light advertising sections.

Great Britain Ula Soros Royal Eer

Heat Prostrates Many People in Italian Cities

Rome July 26 Heat waves across Italian cities caused multiple deaths and ongoing medical cases. Venice and Florence reported fatalities while others endured extreme temperatures. A cabman died during a St Peter's ceremony as temperatures topped 100 degrees.

Rome Italy Milt Venice Geana Jogha Florence Turin Trento Perugia St. Peter's Emirt

Woman Awarded 16000 in Alienation Suit in Los Angeles

Mrs. June Fawcett, wife of Cline Powertt, leader of the Tallrwand Exchange club, won a 16000 jury verdict in Superior Court here for alleged alienation of her husband's affections by Mrs. Yarriet Tinney of Mollywood. She had sought 200000. The text notes unrelated furniture ads in the Light Clueshed Furniture For Sale Columns.

Los Angeles June Fawcett Cline Powertt Tallrwand

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