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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1929
Page
1
Detectives investigated a body found Monday near Dra f Bande Street by a freight line. Injuries suggested dragging for 40 feet, with left hand crushed. Investigators considered possible murder or accident as a verdict of death by accident was returned by Justice TL.
In Kentucky at Vernon, June 10, Nethorum, 46, fatally shot his brother’s wife near his home then killed himself. Deputy Vine ton reported no cause found. Charles Melberim, husband of the deceased, witnessed the events and pursued the killer before he died. The victim’s brother reportedly shot himself to stop further harm.
Mrs Mareuver Sasterton 38, wife of John W. Sasterton, general purchasing agent for Standand Oil at New Sevey, perished as fire gutted the interior of the Sasterton home in the exclusive district. Firefighters fought the blaze. details limited as officials classify report.
Washington DC June 10. The Washington Post reports Papal representative Dr Hamad A Walsh vice president at Chorzetown university foreign service school named to Vatican negotiations on the Mexican church controversy. Rev W Coleman Nevils declined to confirm but said Walsh has been abroad on a secret mission of importance. The matter is the most significant Church State dispute since Italy treaty restored temporal power to the Holy See.
A San Antonio boating party on McQueeney Lake near the Guadalupe River escaped drowning when their boat struck a stump and sank. Clarien Stappenbach, D. T. Molland and wife with their infant daughter were aboard. they managed to reach shore after the craft capsized, all unharmed.
The World Court proposal and minority protections are reviewed by preliminary agents of the League of Nations council. The session discusses the permanent Court of International Justice statutes and an alteration request by Elihu Root amid his European tour.
Dr. Katherine Blunt, a department head at the University of Chicago, has been chosen president of Connecticut College for Women, announced in London. The appointment signals leadership change at the historic women’s college.
Miss Bertha Thienpont of Edgewood holds a sack of potatoes from S. A. grown near the city. Officials estimate over 200 carloads of potatoes will be shipped from the S. A. market this year, supplementing local supply.
San Antonio police experts seek to ID a burglar who struck three residences within four days. At J C Stereths 935 West Mistletoe Avenue he took a pistol, rain coat, cuff links, and papers from a forced box. Similar targets included the Hogg home at 202 Bushnell Place and Dr Ferdinand Merlf at 15 West Ashby Place, with clothing and valuables also taken.
Washington reports Afghanistan has been added to the United States list toward nonrecognition after King Amanullah fled to India amid a revolution. U S officials caution that chaotic conditions prevent formal recognition of the new king's regime.
French scientist H. Darose killed by smugglers near Tel Abrad during an anti smuggling operation. Three policemen died in the attack. shooters fled justice amid claims tied to Syrian authority and illicit trade. The Behoots and College advertises courses in trade and profession.
S A District plans 200 carloads of potatoes from Edgewood during the 1920 season, shipping from San Antonio under Otto Truce of the Truce and Myers Co operative. Belgians in Edgewood, on the Laredo highway, grow red and white potatoes and ship to major U S markets. Peak season runs late May to early June with over 100 cars leaving San Antonio. a buyer shipped 20 cars last week.
Houston deputies brought an assault suspect to the city jail after a weekend attack on a white woman. Officers report a discrepancy in the suspect’s description, and a large posse pursued the attacker as police search continues with no trace found.
A youth was freed in a Tulsa court today after authorities relieved the case against 22 year old Claen Olaon, son of a Madison farmer, in the alleged slaying of a local girl.
Amsterdam reports the Dutch cruiser Kortenaer ordered to leave Nienchirpy for Curacao after a Venezuelan raid on Wilhelmsstadt. The governor and local commander were seized aboard an American steamer and later returned unharmed. Government officials confirm urgent mobilization as tensions rise.
Clovis New Mexico reports say J Fred Anton superintendent of the Santa Fe lines sustained serious injuries in a Monday automobile crash while colleagues diagnose meningitis. Hospital physicians describe his condition as very low with a broken limb and multiple fractures.
An anti meningitis serum was rushed by airplane to Hay City per J Paris Smith, head of a local drug firm, to treat a girl feared exposed to the disease. Paul Vance flew the serum on a 12:30 departure from the ferry pad, delivering it to the patient in need as reported by William Else, president of San Antonio Drug Company.
United States Senator Thomas Heflin spoke at a Roman Catholic church in Rome denouncing interference with the public school system. The event drew a field of armed guards and attendees, highlighting tensions over education policy in the era.
Fragmentary text mentions an attack, police or detectives presence, and a city block. Names appear garbled while references to a king and knife suggest a violent incident. The readable parts indicate an investigatory or policing context with Cam and Delvetives.
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