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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1929
Page
2
Auburn Prison rioters seized the arsenal, took fifty rifles and four machine guns, and stormed the gates. Four convicts escaped, two killed by guards, a third wounded. Guards and state troopers station the prison, later regain control after extensive fire damage and gunfire.
Convicts overtake guard Merle Osborne in Auburn yard firing a pistol and seizing keys. They seize rifles and four sub machine guns, fire on guards, and escape in a car driven by Jacob Reese. Police and guards exchange fire as fires ignite prison facilities and power lines.
A prison riot near Auburn destroyed records, fingerprints, photos, and prison furniture including the auto shop and kitchen. Half the cells were ruined as convicts rushed walls under fire from guards. Guards and state troopers moved in to restore order, with two convicts killed and several guards wounded. Overcrowding and long sentences were blamed by the state corrections chief, amid calls for housing and care reforms.
Marcus Alexander 61 of 1111 San Petra avenue dies Sunday. Funeral at 10 4. m. Tuesday at Porter Lar ing's church with Rabbi Ephraim Prigeh officiating. Widow Sursmog and daughter Mrs. Sutton A. Cohen survive, along with five brothers and sisters. Burial arrangements appear in this column.
Washington officials say the vast 203 million public building program will accelerate this year aided by favorable construction conditions. Savings of over 1 million dollars in two Washington contracts hint at further underestimates being avoided. Officials insist the move won’t broadly alter building industry conditions or create a rural reserve to relieve unemployment.
Chicago July 29. The inquest into the death of James Wallace Pondelicek, renowned art photographer, pressed on as Rev. Philip Yarrow of the Illinois Vigilance Society urged more time for inquiry. Ars. Bessie Pandelicek, wife of the deceased, was present and questioned the circumstances of the shooting.
Washington D C July 20 The internal revenue bureau announced a refund of 20385 to the estate of Frances M Dillingham of Houston due to an over assessment of the estate tax caused by prior allowance of state inheritance taxes before the federal return was filed.
In Mesiin July 29 police recaptured a youth after the father of Angel Ednardo Martinez aided the search. The elder Martinez argued that if the youth is guilty he should be punished.
Advices from Kansu to the International Famine Relief committee report twelve foreign missionaries and priests have died of typhus fever there in the last ten months. Names were not provided.
A fire of undetermined origin caused 30 damage at the home of J. C. Colmes on T21 Girbs Street at noon Monday before firefighters could extinguish the blaze.
Nevada notes that the recently created state auditor position remains unfilled after Governor Moody offered the post to three men who declined. The role pays about $730 annually, and the governor stated the bidders did not accept.
The United States chamber of commerce agricultural service department released a report on a survey of 74 farms in 28 states. It found that revolutionary change toward mass production in agriculture is unlikely in the near future. Large farms did not outperform small farms. some gained while others lost, revealing wide differences in efficiency and outcomes across agriculture overall.
In Baton Rouge a proposal for a national charter to represent agricultural cooperatives in Washington was recommended to the American Institute of Co operation. Moser of Texas, president of the American Cotton Growers' Exchange, chaired the session.
London July 96 4 Britain and Soviet Russia began preliminary talks for resuming trade and commercial relations and renewing diplomatic services through Foreign Secretary Arthur Henderson and Ambassador Dovgalevsky from Paris. A good car at a reasonable price can be bought from a reputable dealer through Light classified. Road classification 151.
In Leon Mexico a decree promotes knee length skirts for young women with most of the society adopting the change. The movement urges shorter hemlines, ban on bobbed hair, and widespread adoption across the city.
Three women suffocated in a tabernacle fire in Warsaw on July 23 as the structure burned overnight. The blaze origin is unknown and the property loss is estimated at $4000. The victims were reportedly on the second floor when the fire broke out.
The city commission voted to purchase new trucks and trailers to improve the police department fleet. Twenty five new trucks and trailers would be acquired and financed to support the larger, modern fleet.
Public Health Service warns flies spread disease and urges total elimination. Advertises Flit insecticide as the remedy with claimed safety and guarantees, urging use for babies and homes to prevent illness and protect health. Contains persuasive product-centric details and endorsements.
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