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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1929
Page
2
City tests claim to prove local cement quality for the sewer plant project. Street official says Belgian cement may be used only if court orders. 6000 barrels ordered awaiting shipment as authorities threaten to cancel payments.
Various kinds and makes of furniture, new and lightly used, advertised at real bargain prices. Consult Classification 124, Light Classified, to compare offers from many stores and individuals and find what you want by flipping the pages.
Charles A. Lindbergh and his wife Anne Marrow posed for photographers for the first time since their marriage. They were accompanied by Harry Guggenheim, founder of the Guggenheim foundation bearing his name. Lindbergh resumes work as aerial expert for the foundation.
A London bound vessel refused Norman Kerry boarding after he attempted to enter without ticket or credentials. Police say Kerry fled after a crew standoff, leaping aboard via the gangway and dodging guards. Mrs Kerry, estranged wife, travels with their daughter and awaits news at a London school.
Chicago is gripped by fear as “Baby Face” Willie Toochy, described as the latest desperado, remains at large after a spree of shootings. A third victim died while another man narrowly avoided death, pleading with the gunman to spare him for his family. Ten detectives hunt the killer, who vowed to die fighting if cornered. the police report several wounded and a series of related incidents connected to the suspect.
Terie McClarty of Austin from the state American Legion met with Tyler to kick off a membership campaign. He toured Texas Legion posts and spoke in Tyler and Henderson prior to the drive. He denied rumors of fake memberships and said drives are being planned for the state.
Parsippany N J June 24 Edison and Ford pulled apart the original glass foundry where Edison lit his first incandescent lamp. The building will be removed to Henry Ford's Dearborn museum. Edison supplied a wax impression for a cast to join exhibits. Notables from GE Edison Pioneer and NYF adison company attended a four hundred person ceremony. Ford praised Edison as nearly the most perfect human. Ford discussed topics from Mexico peace to aviation and transportation futures as he headed to Detroit.
Tyler June 22 crowds celebrated Tyler’s $200,000 milk plant opening with Governor Moody and railroad presidents among speakers. Discussion covered dairying’s impact, tax policy for farmers, and highway funding, with officials from Houston Chronicle and Federal Reserve tied to local industry.
A postal worker suffered injuries after being attacked by a man and a woman on North Flowen Street between Rimmie Place and Weat King’s Midway Saturday night. The assailants fled. another postal worker witnessed the incident. Police investigation ongoing.
Thieves took electrical goods including tenets of Jane and Trane valued over 200 francs from the warehouse of Genami Electric Supply on a Friday night. Police were alerted and investigations ongoing.
Historical lecture tours for bars attending Citizens Military Training, organized by the Women's Federated group, began Saturday with Mrs. Alex Adame presiding. The first tour featured the Aree ton of the Hordes of Texna, led by Mrs. J C Newman and Miss Adrien DeZinvala, with stops at the Menger hotel, Tapani garden in Brackearidae Park, and the Witte wurgeim.
Canadian and American authorities in the Detroit smuggling corridor race to gather evidence over a firing at a U S customs patrol beat. Secretary Stimson seeks Treasury report while tensions rise amid the Tum-ronning dispute as Canadian officials stay vigilant.
Kerrville Texas June 12 The Truce Clan of the Young People's conference made up of youths from San Antonio lists members including Chieféan dulla Newton Wilson Callan Stoberta Gregg athletic rep Wilson Tallman reporter Beulah Ramaey councillors Mawes Kate Payne Owens Martha Vischer Anna Lee Warren Ruth Falton Olive Wiggins Darothy Grace Tulle Newton Evalen Gregg Kerna Redman Beulah Framaey Wilson Tallman Martha Shelby Wilma McKay Eleanor Wineman Virginia Anch bacher Mary Elizabeth Felthnure Henry Fullerton Blaige Steele Reberta Grogz Marie Perris Elizabeth aaxib America Moore.
Police blotter notes a Spanish shawl taken from Mon. M. Sehalon at 1223 Kan Polen Avenue. Voningaer Yamors, 223 South Floren Street, reports a watch stolen from his home. A eerie case includes a shawl and a purse reported stolen from a Central Trunt building office owned by Mrs. A. K. Hanes.
Saturday announcement by Sam Tieunk, operator of the San Antonio Protective Patrol, confirms a third patrol at Terrell Hills. The rollout aims to bolster police coverage in the San Antonio area.
The giant Ford trimotor monoplane Chr esteehchy completed a cross country flight starting from Detroit and ending with stops at Cleveland and Newark. Departed in Eastern daylight time and landed near Roosevelt Field, New York, at a stated fare of sixteen dollars.
Washington June 22 The U S Treasury expects to close the fiscal year June 30 with a surplus near 200 million dollars, brightening prospects for tax relief on individual income. Government figures indicate vastly increased income tax collections.
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