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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1929

Page

6

Orchard Maine Air Race Delays Amid Weather Delays

A storm disrupts plans for the Green and Yellow Hird group attempting to depart Europe from Orchard Maine. Weather experts from New York report gale conditions 1200 miles off the coast as crews prepare for another takeoff window. French airmen Assolaur and Le Ferre inspect upper wings of the Xel dow Hird while Armeno Lotti, crew member, was expected to arrive in New York tonight.

Sold Orchard Maine Europe

Qualify Jurors to Try Man on Burglary Charge

A Ninety-fourth District court jury was qualified Friday to try Frank O'Brien indicted on burglary. O'Brien, in custody since March, allegedly entered the home of Mrs. Dollie Allen on Center Street on March 15. The trial before Special Judge W.O. Murray of the Eighty-first Judicial District is under way.

Ninety-fourth District Court Frank O'Brien O'Brien Dollie Allen Center Street WO. Murray Eightyfirst

Bomb Wrecks Fish Company Building

Chicago June seven. A bomb tore into the front of Joseph Cohen's fish store on South Ash and Avenue early today. Tollie suggested labor racketeers may be involved, but Cohen, in business 20 years, doubted the theory, saying he belongs to every fish dealers association in existence.

Cmicago Joseph Cohen South Ash Avenue Tollie Cohen

Reserve Bank Funds Grow Across Dallas Branches

Week ending Friday shows $10,481,000 rise in resources at Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas with San Antonio as a branch. Total resources reach $147,025,000, up $5,310,000 from year earlier. Bills and securities increase $3,890,000 from last week. overall week comparison to 1928 shows decline in some categories. Jewelry, real estate, furniture or autos advertised in Light Classified Money to Jean column.

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas San Antonio Bank

Captain Dwyer Hosts Firemen Talk at West Hassell

Captain C M Dwyer of Station No 6 at West Hassell Place Me Ives speaks at 430 Mistletog Avenue in today’s Keew Your Firemen series titled The Light’s presentation.

C. M. Dwyer West Hassell Place Ives Mistletog Avenue

Upset Over Prom Attendance Policy At Evanston School

June 7 Evanston Township High School faces a crisis as plans for the junior prom are jeopardized by a dispute over whether 28 or 16 Black students may attend. The Evanston Country Club venue refuses if Black students are present, prompting discussions of a segregated event or a separate gathering.

Evanston Evanston Township Thomas Lori Schopl Offisciata Julian Goodbue Parent Teacher Association Alan Goodhue Juanita Berk

Scientists Celebrate Twenty Fifth Anniversary Banquet

The Scientific Society of San Antonio marks 25 years with an open house at the Stevena building on June 18 followed by a reception and banquet at Plaza Hotel. Expecting 200 guests, the event includes leaders from educational institutes and scientific groups, with officers listed among organizers and attendees.

Scientific ‘Society of San Antonio Stevena Building Pinzd Menor Association Eward Allen Wilson Harry Herlzberg Gol Mr. Grimm the Stey Tilward Day David Ceeng Edward’ W. Heushiger E.R. GS Avery B. Curing Robert D. Barelay Cenisurer Anon Perlitz Directo

Appeal to State Court to Free Slaying Suspect

Dallas inmates Daniel Martin alias Daniel Dennehy remained jailed awaiting action of the state court of criminal appeals. He was denied freedom at a harness corporation hearing and his attorney filed a writ of error with the high court. Police say fingerprints identify the prisoner as Dennehy, sought by authorities on charges of slaying Max Silverstein in Los Angeles.

Dallas TJ. A. Martin Daniel Dennehy State Court of Criminal Appeals Harness Corpia High Court Lou Angelen Tiea Max Silverstein

Davis Silent on Radio Resignation Rumor

James D. Davis secretary of Idbok refused to confirm or deny a report that he would resign to become president of a merger of radio tube manufacturers. The statement came in Washington D.C. on June 7.

J.J. Davis D.C James D. Davis Idbok

Two Witnesses Face Perjury in Prohibition Trial

In Denver on June 7, two government witnesses tied to a Leadride Colorado case were charged with perjury after admitting false testimony given during government proceedings. Paul Malmgram age 21 and Mary Snyder faced perjury indictments following their courtroom statements, as the case against conspirators remains ongoing.

Denver Paul Malmgram Mary Snyder Malmgram

Open Letter to Editor on School Bond Issue

Open letter criticizes bond opponents for seeking a cut to 2,500,600 while insisting 2,000,000 be set aside for a future bond. The writer argues opponents misunderstand the school’s condition and cites Mr Chambers’ attempt to balance public needs without harming schools. Author William R Uttr cites his address at 2818 Reed Street.

Antonio Luilditz Vratem Ia Antoni T Chambers William R Utr Rwe Aleeet

Border Spang to Be Opened on June 24

An automobile caravan from Mexico will join the southern republic to celebrate the completion of all bridges on the Laredo Monterrey stretch of the Pan American highway. William Furlong of the highway department will lead the event at Salinas dePlores 210 kilometers south of the border. A ceremony is planned for June 24 in the small Mexican village Time 24 with Gruexal Alwozan Plutarce Whias Colles Jr and Apron Saene in attendance. The Laredo Monterrey section is completed except final asphalt surfacing. The celebratory party led by Furlong will depart June 23 at 6.

Mexico Republic Alwozan Plutarce Whias Colles Jr Saene Im Laredo-Monterey Furlong Will Dade Ates

Truck Supers to Meet at Menger Hotel

The newly formed Truck Superintendents Association under the Bexar County Safety Council will hold its regular meeting on May 20 at the Menger Hotel. Corporation Judge Dave Watson will be the principal speaker. Harold A. Briggs of the San Antonio Public Service Company was named chairman and Ralph H. Durkee was elected secretary at Thursday night’s gathering.

Menger Dave Watson Apeaker Waa Umder Curplees Bexar County Safety Council Harold A. Briggs San Antonio Public Service Company Ralph H. Durkee The Safety Council

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