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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1929

Page

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Downtown Cafe Shootout Wounds Two in Broad Daylight

Four shots fired at a West Commerce Street cafe wounded J. J. Vista in the left hand and Solis on the right leg as a gunman shouted orders and fled after a chase through the street. Vista sheltered guests while Solis pursued with his companion. both men received hospital treatment. Police investigation underway.

Commerce Street J. J. Vizta Gos Clemavénoe Hilario Solx South Laredo Kheot Solis Virea Vista Solin Bolig Ihé cUntian Robert B. Green Vines Santa Reta A. W. Herbst A. Valdez

Hoover Hosts Regional Winners At Flag Contest

President Herbert Hoover receives regional winners of a national flag contest sponsored by Hearst newspapers. In attendance are Nora Weil Johnson and Mrs J K Beretta with chaperon, plus Ralph H Agate and Nell, noted as Light’s contest winners.

Herbert Hoover Hearst Newspapers Arrow Nora Weil

Four Injured in Ghade Grish Accident on Treiberickburg Road

A mother Mrs F D Sencick, 93, and her two daughters Imogene six and Elizabeth were shaken after a northbound B A & Astt train struck their car on Treiberickburg road Sunday. The car was knocked about 50 yards. all three were treated at the scene and none taken to hospital.

Treierickburg Road F. D. Sencick West Summit Avenue Imogene Elizabeth Imogear

Woman Vanishes As Police Respond To Midnight Incident

Residents report a woman near Brazox ay Lombrane street making a loud disturbance with a pistol at midnight Sunday. Police arrived to find no one present and the woman had disappeared before their arrival.

Brazox Lombrane Stretti Fo

Rattler Meats Waterloo in 8 A

An odd encounter in Waterloo Monday morning as a visitor identified as JArgent Khelesagho, who recently visited San Antonio, appeared at the home of Adolph Alejandro on 2% Ruiz Street. Fire feeling length was noted in the report.

Saowen Held In Gown Theft Case In San Antonio

Two young white women were arrested on Lombranu Street by city detectives J A Laure and Alex Hoolman in a dress theft case tied to visits to ten Alamo Plaza stores Friday. The 19 year old stated she learned the scheme from the 25 year old accomplice while the maid accompanied them.

San Antonio Lombranu Street J. A. Laure Alex Hoolman City

Bulldogs Fail to Hide Still From Prohibition Agents

Five bulldogs failed to deter prohibition agents who found a still operating at 2201 Gandaline Fireel. Mrs Refugin Tare Razas paid a federal fine of 8196 after officers entered with the neighbor’s permission and discovered the operation hidden in a small outbuilding.

Prohibition Gandaline Fireel Mra. Refugin Tarerazas Chen Dyde

Near Beer Fine In Seguin Incident

Patrolman M Galvan arrested the man after a zig zag drift home near South Leona and Man streets. He failed sobriety tests and was charged for drinking a near beer. Seguin fined the driver 315 for the offense.

Oman Peration Enuyr Bt Reguin South Leona M. Galvan Galvan Dudge Seguin Wan

Texas Youths Take Edison Test in Austin Rite

Fifty five Texas youths, recent high school graduates, gathered in Austin for the Thomas A. Edison scholarship rite. They faced aptitude tests in physics chemistry and related subjects as part of the state candidate selection.

Texas Edison Austin Fitige Fise Texas South Hich Shhoal

Senate Favors Bain Nomination by Commerce Committee

The commerce committee sent the nomination of Bain to the Senate today. The action followed hearings and compiled recommendations from agency heads. The vote supports confirmation and moves the nomination toward final Senate approval.

Senate Bain Marat UX Tinh Trent Martin D. Tita Army Alneer Horns Miteln Baward Ite Commerca

National flag winner hailed on homecoming in Syracuse

Robert Sullivan, winner of the national flag contest, returned home to Syracuse to cheers from hundreds at the station. Relatives and schoolmates carried him from the train as Monsignor MePeak and local officials praised his achievement for Cathy Drake High School. Civic reception planned for Friday June 21 at City Hall.

Stracese X. T Robert Sullivan 1Tvernoll Steacusan United States Flag Association Hearst Newanayers Tony Parsons Hoberty Victorias Washington Robert M&ge MecPeak Syracuse Young Bullivan Robert Homa

Brooks Officer Attacked In Court Testimony

Testimony in district court details an assault involving officer Brooks at Brooks Field and a confrontation with a woman after a reprimand. Lieutenant Rudi encountered the woman again on the sidewalk, leading to a neck hold and biting. Judge Dave Watson fined Riley 25 on the assault charge.

Xan J. Rudi Tianex Brooks Field Fount Corporation Court W.V. Riley West Commerce Street Rudi Bilds Rych Miley Dave Watson Riley

Texans Awarded Tax Refunds in Treasury Notice

Dallas residents Thomas and Emma B. Scamee were issued income tax refunds by the treasury. Thomas received 22004 dollars and Mrs. Emma B. Scamee 52006.

Seton D.C Thomas Emma B.scamee Dallas Treasury

Fath ers Approve City Funds for Various Projects

Wholesale appropriations were approved by the city commission including payments to merchants, interest on bonds, and construction work. Amounts listed cover merchant bills, 1924 bond interest, recreation, loss on Mulberry Street, official expenses, paving contracts with Uvalde Rock Asphalt and other firms, sidewalk and street widening, and related engineering costs.

City Commission Recreation Department Dassells Mulberry Street San Pedro Avenue City Purchastig James Simpson Jin Engineering Department Uvalde Hock Asphalt Company Fredericksburg North Flores Street Tine Small Avenue Bock and Hicks South Hackkurty Street Niwley and Freese Sewane Y.W. Milling Tiogt Palm Heights Uxnitace Satrll Ele Conpaig Haat Euclidavers Jones Avenue Dianedare Keyelone Company Tamil Ued Roledad

Woman Bruised by Hit and Run Car

A woman was knocked down on South Street by a motorist who backed up and stared, leaving her bruised on a Sunday. The incident occurred on Mary's Street near the front porch. bystanders described the driver as looking away after the impact. A note about furniture sales and classifieds follows.

Tvnin Helin Routh Sanday Amis Templin

Four-Inch Snow Falls in California

Four inch snow blanketed landscapes in California with persistent snowfall across regions including Take Toll Weather. The report notes cold conditions and a surprising accumulation for the season, impacting roads and daily life on the day.

California Trulrer

Police Chiefs Convention Plans Announced in July

Nat Goldsmith, chairman, announced that the convention committee will meet at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning at the chamber of commerce to finalize entertainment plans for the Chiefs of Police and Sheriff Association convention to be held here in July.

Chamber of Commerte Chiefs of Police and Sheriff Association Nat Goldsmith

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