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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1929

Page

2

Photo of Girl Leads 10 Jail Led to Theft Case

Rafael Juarez of Nueva Laredo Mexico was arrested after pleading guilty to stealing goods valued at $500 from Shapa and French Day Foods in Laredo. A photo is found in the store linking him to the crime, with the suspect a Mexican circus member claiming access via an airshaft on the rate.

Laredo Rafael Juares Nueva Laredo Mexico Shapa Dey. Foods Mexican Circus

Irrigation District to Elect Three New Commissioners

HARLINGEN June 21 The Arrosa Colorado Navigation District will elect three commissioners on Saturday July 6 under a state statute allowing district navitation posts to be filled by election. Incumbents J B Chambers St H Brown Harlingen and J C George Rincon Hondo have announced intent to run. few others expected.

Harlingen Arrosa Colorado Navigation District Incal Legista Navinas Tion Cousis J. B. Chembers Tne HB. Brown 7. C. George Rin Hondo

Gas Station Permit Row Heads to Federal Court

A dispute over a proposed gas station at the corner of Hbisade and McUerlough avenues faced a federal court ruling by Judge Dy Val West. The case centers on whether city building inspector Gremmel acted legally in denying the permit to Harry Rubins and Marrs Lovieh as residents oppose the project citing fire risk and district objections.

Gremmel Harry Ki Rubin Marrs Lovieh A. Cilling Hbisade and McUerlough Avenues Dy Val West Rubins Layich Seb Herd Jinbin Leévieh

Alleged Swindler Walter Gibbons Restores Money

Chicago June 1 Walter Gibbons 34 son of a wealthy box maker faces continued charges of swindling in Judge Francis Borrelli's court after failing to appear. His attorney says he has repaid 500 dollars received from Bull of 1323 Peatt boulevard in stocks.

Chicago Walter Gibbons Francis Borrelli Bull Peatt Boulevard

Museum Gets Gold Cane From Hahn for Fort Sam History

A gold cane given to the Witte Museum by Gua W. Hahn recalls San Antonio’s bid for Fort Sam Houston. It was originally presented to Hahn’s father, Fred Hahn, by General Belknap and General Sheridan, commemorating the era.

Witte Museum Gua W. Hahn San Antonio Fort Sam Houston Mr. Hahn Fred ©. Hahn Belknap Sheridan

Riviera Women Embrace Gold Roosters Trend

Riviera shoppers report a new fashion fad among elite women. Gold or silver rooster charms, attached to a necklace or chain, adorns the wrist and adds a daring decorative touch to outfits.

Riviera Rivifra Nnlady

Remembrance of Fort Sam's Move to San Antonio

A San Antonio memory revival centers on how Fort Sam Houston arrived in the city. Generals Hellman and Sheridan visited Austin to consider an army post, then Hahn brought them to San Antonio. A parade formed along San Pedro Avenue with a ceremonial cannon salute failing to fire until the generals passed. Sheridan later gifted a gold headed engraved cane to Ferd Hahn, commemorating the event and Fort Sam’s establishment here.

San Antonio Fort Sam Houston United States Witte Memorial Museum Ferd Hahn Beth Nap Add. Sheridan Gus W. Talis Ferd Tinha Kansas Fords Medger Hellinan Phil Sher Dan Austin Seul Aslep San Perro Park Sam W Mouat

Prisoner Maulton Bound Over After Examining Trial

Fredericksburg dispatch reports Sheriff Klaerner traveled to Houston to fetch Frank Maulton held on a swindling charge. An examining trial before Justice A Petwecky bound him over for the Gillespie county grand jury meeting in August.

Fredericksburg Texas Alfred Klaerner Houston

U C V Chieftain to Speak at Big Veterans Meet

GONZALES June 21 Gen W A Atkinson commander of the Texas division U S Army will respond to the address of welcome at the annual event honoring Confederate and World War veterans on Mile 9 Col J L Due Rose of Westhoff will preside. A large delegation will attend from Sinnadlee and Gonzales counties.

Gonzales W. AM. Atkinson Annal Hardeens J. 1 Due Rose of Westhoff Mile 9 Sinnadlee

Gillespie County Delinquent Tax Lists Draw Attention

In June 1920 County Attorney Alex B. Jung filed 26 delinquent tax suits for Gillespie County. Most defendants are non residents. 11 cases cite by publication. The county’s reputation for a lengthy delinquent tax list is noted as a historical issue.

M Allen to Have New Beauty Spot

McAllen will gain a new beauty spot as Harry Anator, landscape gardener for the Southern Pacific, completes work along the Pacific lines between the passenger depot and main valley highlands. The grounds will blossom into a public decorative area in McAllen this week.

M’allen Muallen Lune McAllen Harry Anator Southern Pacific Texas Louisiana

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