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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1929

Page

4

Bork W By 4 Les Milwaukee Hospital Emergency Mixup

In Milwaukee on July 31 Willian Blogs was badly beaten and driven by cab toward South Milwaukee Hospital with Mrs Jennie Gela. He turned back to Emergency Hospital about four miles from his destination, with a baby girl mentioned in mind for the next day, while D'Angelo and others were noted in the recollection.

Milwaukee Willian Souttr Wukee Hospital Jenniegela Toom Distant D'Angelo Rie

Chambers Aims Quick Gas Tax Enforcement in City

Marat C. Chambers announced that city steps will enforce the new gas tax immediately at filling stations in San Antonio. The measure, passed Monday, is set to take effect by August 15, with the city also collecting taxes from stations that have drive in paths across sidewalks.

Antonio Marat C. Chambers Mondax Cai

Mexico Hopes For New Road In 1930

Mexico City reports a provisional road from Mexico City to Nuevo Leon is to open early in 1930 as the national highway commission advances its program. The route will pass Hidalgo and San Luis Potosi, then Tamaulipas to Monterrey linking existing highways. Bridges will be completed and the road passable by spring, though rough in spots and mostly unpaved.

Mexico City Nuevo Larene National Highway Commission Ceck Tidalgo San Luis Potosi Tamaulipas Ciudad Victoria Montenureloa Nuevo Leon Monterrey Meaion City Padhnes Hidalgo Ciudad Indad Y Vailes San Twis Potosi Montemorelos War of

Hoover Survey on Children Planned

President Hoover moving toward a White House conference on child health and protection. A planning committee of experts will prepare groundwork of fact and experience for the national center or organization to house the effort. The conference is expected in a year or 18 months.

Washington, D. C Hoover Ling White House

River Blaze Damages Western Paint Plant in Oklahoma City

Creosote flowing over a battery of 35 chemical tanks at the Western Paint and Chemical plant in Oklahoma City sparked a fire that caused about $200,000 in property losses. Firemen fought the blaze for hours before it was checked.

Homa City Western Paint & Chemical Company

Junk dealers to be zoned in San Antonio

Mayor C. M. Chambers announced a city zoning plan to segregate junk dealers. He said junk shops and auto wreckage yards have become too numerous and mar the city’s beauty, affecting about 200 residents.

San Antoninnos C. M. Chambera Sai Chambers

Four in Chicago family battle hydrophobia after father's death

Doctors work to stop hydrophobia spread in a Chicago family of four after the father died of the illness. One child is infected, the other three are under close watch after being scratched by the father during a bath Saturday. Anthony Sedlak was bitten by a dog on June 15. his head pains emerged last Friday, and on Sunday he became violent leading to arrests and eviction.

Chicago Otd Anthony Sedlak

Field Named for Aviator Barkesdale in Louisiana

Washington July 31 The new army air field to open at Shreveport Louisiana will be Barkesdale Field, home of the Third Attack group. It honors Treut Eugene Hoy Barkesdale native of Mississippi who died in flight testing at Darton Ohio in 1926. He was an American ace with eight enemy aircraft to his credit and later a distinguished test pilot. He was a Caterpillar club member twice forced to use a parachute to save his life.

Washington, D. C Army Air Field Shreveport Barkesdale Field War Department Treut Eugene Hoy Barkesdale Mississippi Darton Ohio Caterpillar Club

Italy celebrates Pope Pius XI Alpine climbing feat

In MACAGNANA Italy on July 31 the town and countryside marked the fortieth anniversary of Pope Pius XI as an Alpine climber. Local clergy initiated the celebration at the Valley of the Anzasce and authorities joined in, decorating houses and shops in papal and Italian colors with mottoes of fern and flowers describing the occasion.

Macagnana Italy Pope Pius XI Father Ratti Monte Hosa Anzasce Holy Father

Fishermen Protest as Mine Sweepers Upset Lobster Pots

Navy mine sweepers off Narragansett bar upset lobster pots stirring protest from New England fishermen. Rhode Island official Hebert warns admiralty department and reports sing a corrective action amid disputed reef and harbor activity.

Washington, D Navy New England Manent Véts Narragansett Bar Seester Hebert Rhole Island Ube Nary

Officer Killed by Accidental Shot in Redlands

In Redlands California Henry Crain former constable and heir to a large fortune died in what authorities described as an accidental shooting. Crain was about 3 years the beneficiary of roughly $100000 from Henry Vogt an orange grower who left an estate of about a million dollars to Vogt's heirs. Vogt's brother died in Germany leaving a substantial estate that may have affected Crain's inheritance prospects.

Redlands Calif Henry Crain Reputer No Crain Henry Vogt Vogt Germany Crain

Ohio Man Drowns After Jump From Moving Car

A Niagara Falls area man, Melein Rawe, aged 23 from Mia, leaped from a car during a nighttime drive along the river. He ran to the water and disappeared as a swift current swept him toward the Niagara intake. The body was found later, lodged at the Canadian Niagara Power intake.

Wile Ohio Pfalo N.Y Melein Rawe Thyre

Suit Filed Over Simmons Bed Patent Infringement

San Francisco July 21 William T Banner of San Francisco inventor filed a 12.5 million suit in federal court against Simmons Bed Firm alleging infringement of his patent on a fastening to secure components of beds.

Simmons San Francisco Wiliam T. Banner Offear How Simmons Company

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