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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1929

Page

2

Alamo Heights Must Find Another Back Yard

Mayor C M Chambers says Alamo Heights must locate a new refuse site as the city contends its incinerator plan. San Antonio waste issues push talk of abandoning dumps and building new incinerators to handle growing garbage, with health concerns cited by Dr King.

Alamo Heights Chambers San Antonio North Side Ftr C. M. Chambers Alamo Huchet Alero Heights Alene Heights Brackenridge Park Alomo Birights Travis W. A. King

Prohibition Agent Seeks Bond in Harris Lovers Case

Oklahoma City July 30 Federal prohibition agent W. W. Thomason was expected to give his first public version today at a hearing on an application for bond for himself and Jett D. Harris an undercover man in United States District Court. The hearing concerns the killing of James Harris and Oscar Lovers Harmers.

Oklahoma City W. W. Thomason Prohibition Wao James Harris Oscar Lovers Harmers Bond Jett D. Harris United Coorl

San Antonio Manufacturers Plan Plant Outing at Cement Plant

About 200 people are expected to attend the annual outing of the San Antonio Manufacturers' Association at the Portland Cement Company's plant in Sleetield at 7 p.m. Tuesday. A speech by Charles Batdur, a band concert, and a magic show are on the program per A. C. Lees, secretary of the association.

San Antonio Manufacturers' Association Portland Cement Company A. C. Lees Charles Batdur

Training Reserves in Dallas Include Several Lieutenants

In Dallas, reserves in training for the Dallas area include Lieut. James Wright Magill Lieut. Wayne Van Pittman and Lieut. Edwin F. Schneider along with Lieut. Joseph Lee Thomson and others. The list mentions a ship manager named Kimee Kere and Melary Htramship in connection with the group.

Dallas Bererel San Antonin James Wright Magill Wayne van Pittman Melary

Refueling Team Aids St. Louis Robin Flight

The refueling team made possible the remarkable flight of the St. Louis Robin. Major Wassall is pictured with "Shorty" Chaffee who piloted the plane that kept Robin supplied.

St. Louis Major Wassall Shorty" Chaffee Robin

Cocktails and high spirits in wartime era debate

Reading fragments from a wartime column, observers mock the excesses of cocktails while condemning alcohols and social excess. References to Professor Guillain, Will Rogers, and press opinions mix with remarks on enduring tests for pilots and a push to escape city heat with a classified ad nudge to find a car.

Robin's Plane Endurance Flight Faces Trouble

The Robin endurance flight nears its 406th hour as engine trouble surfaces with a leaky gasket and aging cylinders. Pilot Tale Jackson notes adjustments while spectators contemplate a pause, and two pilots die in a related crash at Wold Chamberlain airport.

Jackson O'Brine Les

Cloverleaf Oil Company Free to Operate After Court Action

Judge R R Minor of Fifty seventh District Court discharged AR B Mungell as receiver for Cloverleaf Oil Company owned by Elfred Muller. The state had sought 322 500 in gasoline tax and penalties for delinquent payments. An agreement reached Monday requires Muller to pay 1462 with interest at 6 percent until the debt is paid.

Cloverleaf Oil Company St LaChapelle Atrert R.R. Minor AR. B. Mungell Elfred Muller Muller

Delinquents Dropped Across City Payroll Checks

The mayor and Major Clambers reported that most city workers have paid their dues and a thorough check will be carried out to ensure no one remains unpaid. He estimated 15 to 20 percent of employees may have fallen behind with their taxes as semi official workers were also implicated.

Joseph Mellon Curtiss Major Stobertson Miers Ding

Judge Stays Jail Term of Mother in Coast Liquor Case

In Los Angeles on July 30 judge Emmett A. Wilson stayed Mrs Thelma Holland’s prison term on a liquor charge. The expectant mother, 9%, faced one to five years and asked for leniency. The judge said he had not granted probation in similar cases and blocked immediate imprisonment before her child’s birth.

Angeles Thelma Holland Holland Emmett A. Wilson

Court Proceedings in Fourth District And Local Fines

The report lists multiple court actions across the NINETY-FOURTH DISTRICT and JUSTICE OF THE PEACE courts. It notes murder trial, garnishment dismissal, aggravated assault and new trial requests, plus extensive fines for vagrancy drunkenness and traffic violations. Names repeatedly appear for fines and acquittals, with jurists Judge W. Anthony and Judge John F. Onion presiding.

Ninety-Fourth District Court W. 5 Anthony State of Lexus Aus Manuel Todriguez FAW NO Tduigo McCullum Burnet Reed Automobile Company City of Corpus Christi N. Evans N. C. Railway Company State of Toys Leonard Hussey Justice OF the Peace Pavlicel Justice OF the Peace Court L. F. Bolts J. M. Ogden Jne Sanchez Finng Lee Iernandi Cortez

City plans to tax all signs across San Antonio

Mayor announces plan to collect taxes on all signs citywide including ads on sidewalks and residential areas. An ordinance authorizing the net revenue will be drafted and passed, with two or more inspectors to enforce the tax across the town.

San Antonio Mesor G. M. Chambers Aigne

Rum Runners Hit by Fly Campaign

Federal and state authorities intensified quarantine measures in Florida against the Mediterranean frost fly. Assistant Secretary Lowman said the effort has created hardship for rum-runners and driven attempts to enter the United States through the Canadian harbor.

Washingliun VD. U Florida Lowman The Treasury United States

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