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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1929

Page

12

City Leaders Tighten Grip on Delinquent Tax Payers

City officials including Mayor C. M. Chambers and Fire and Police Commissioner Phil Wright say workers delinquent on taxes face job suspensions or termination. Wright notes pay will be issued on the next payday to those who settle, while others risk dismissal for nonpayment. The message to departments stresses prompt tax compliance or loss of employment.

C. M. Chambers Phil Wright Wright Daroh Ruhiem Nobivla Pew B. Seel

Rose suffers fractured skull in auto accident

65 year old W N H Rose of 1710 Delgain street was struck by a car while crossing a street in the 200 block of Byedetickstarg range at 10:10 a m Wednesday morning. He remained in critical condition with a fractured skull, according to reports from the hospital.

WN. H. Rose TL Rose Delgailn Street S.hoenstal Teporte

Polian Gravely II William Polian Veteran Sargeant

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a veteran police sergeant named William Polian, with references to railroad circles and a transitarium location. The text is garbled with misread names and dates, but implies a notable figure tied to law enforcement and rail transport. No clear event or date could be confirmed.

Polian Gravely II William Polian Ban An- Sronio Keaves Hen

Industrial echoes and wartime talk recall giants of era

Report notes Mussolini and Ford with formidable power and enduring influence. Commentary praises Ford after sixty, cites massive car output and postwar industrial rebound. Aerial prowess and aviation dreams loom, while popular culture and Chicago Cubs victories frame a broad portrait of American optimism and appetite for progress.

OA Declares Heights War Over Sewerage Plan

Mayor Chambers denounces a proposed agreement with Alamo Heights on sewer disposal as not binding for the new plant. He notes Tobin signed a letter sealing the deal, but says the agreement mentions nothing about a low plant and a different arrangement will follow once the facility is in service. The piece also mentions business opportunities in the local classified section.

Alamo Heights John W. Tobin Alamo Meyor Tobin Biutell Jacot Hubils Chambers

War on liquor continues as two more stills seized

Federal agents under deputy administrator George A. Rammons seized two Thrallon stills in San Antonio and arrested a man. Officers found 51 cases of beer and 20 gallons of whiskey, destroyed 30 gallons of whiskey mash and all remaining liquor except evidence samples.

San Antonio Uessing George A. Rammons Juan Om North

Baltimore Banker Chosen Envoy to Italy

Washington reports that Tobn W. Gneret, a Baltimore banker, is expected to be named minister to Italy by the resident government, succeeding Henes Fletcher who will retire from the diplomatic service.

Italy Washington, D.C W. Gneret Baltimore Jjooter Mbagandar Henes PL Fletcher

Heat Kills Negro in Houston as Temps Soar

A Houston report states that 21 Waters, a Black man, was killed and two white men collapsed from heat during a day of extreme temperatures. Official readings show record highs while authorities caution on heat dangers.

Houston

Guild explains ramgeys crrK Maine VIEWS BAF members

An intensive drive by the San Antonio charter of the National Plant Flower and Fruit guild seeks 200 members to aid sick and destitute people. Donations of flowers fruits and vegetables are collected and distributed weekly to families and charity hospitals. President Col H R Webb and honorary president sculptor Guston Darglum head the group. Mrs J A Ramsey clarifies statements about her and the Leahy case, stressing pursuit of justice over vengeance.

San Antonio Lant, Flower and Fruit Guild W. Bylendrick Nowy Lcepiies Hendricks Plenfrick Vinke x Living Guild

Body of Brownwood Veteran Sent Home

The body of Jamea H. Green, 48, Brownwood businessman, who died of heart disease here, will be buried at Arlington Cemetery after funeral services in Brownwood. He was a World War II veteran and served as a captain at Camp Jackson, South Carolina.

van Marcos Texas Jamea H. Green Brownwood Arlington Cemetery Bain Camp Jackson South Carolina

Sterling and Torin Reply Over South Texas Highway Club

Sterling criticizes reform as unnecessary while Tobin and Chadles defend the plan. Monteith says a state highway association will form, focusing on key routes from Laredo to San Antonio and other corridors, with Auginal scheduling a visit to Secretary Tabin. The group aims to promote road development across the south and Gulf coast region.

Sterug Raison Grieror Pesay Chadles Tobin Rioes Wernesday W. FL. Monteith Jonston Tabin Sterling Trin Flotieton San Antonio Grange FE Paso Stin Grande San Antonin Heaton Gulf Coast Tinukton Brownsille

Pure Seed Ruling Extends to Sorghum in Texas

The Texas Pure Seed law, once limited to cotton, is being expanded to include sorghum. The Board of Plant Breeders Exams and the Department of Agriculture are reviewing the extension to cover growing and non-landing seed sorghum, aiming to regulate seed quality broadly.

Austin Board of Plant Breed Exams Etate Department of Agriculture Anrangrel Veel

Refinery Fire Causes $10,000 Damage In Texan Plant

A fire at a Texan refinery caused about 10,000 dollars in damage after a broken tube in a battery of stills exploded. No injuries were reported. Authorities investigated the incident and the cause was linked to a malfunction in the refinery equipment.

Texan Company Jurea

Headlock Preceded by Right Hook Sures Cure for Masters

Chicago reports a street altercation where Virginia Mercereau used a headlock after a right hook to subdue George Duffy who claimed the title of world middleweight women’s champion wrestler. Duffy testified, facing disorderly conduct charges, and Mercereau proclaimed her wrestling record amid the incident.

Chicago Virgiaia Mercerenut George Duffy Miss. Mercereau Duffy Aml

Ford Tag Team on Workmanship and Wages in Business

Ford discusses workmanship as the core of exchange and warns that poor quality ruins cars. He argues wages will rise as productivity grows and stresses balanced margins to sustain industry. He urges honest factory work and better organization to preserve social supply and future profits.

Brr Ford Font Seages Fsi

Dundee dog savaged by bite as man saves woman

In Dundee Alcatian dog bites a woman after her fiancé, young clerk John Campbell, strikes the animal to release the bite. Campbell wrestles the dog by biting its ear to free the injured fiancé. Classified offers follow in Light Classified under Classification 57.

Dondee Dundee John Campbell Ha Waa Campbell

Stricken Man Cleaves Fights For Son After Accident

A. W. Van Cleats, 87, of 728 Essex Street, lay critically ill at Lee Surgical Hospital after an ambulance rush. His young son was injured six weeks earlier when struck by an auto in front of their home, leaving him with severe injuries and hospitalization.

City Gremm A. W. van Cleats Essex Street Lee Sugical Hospital Alsk Thera Flirt Vai Gleave

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