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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1929

Page

2

Grand Opera Opens in San Antonio Gala Night

San Antonio attendees swelled the Municipal auditorium for Faust as the Grand Opera season debuted with elaborate dress and city pride. A second, ad hoc performance drew about 5500 from across South Texas, showcasing planning and spontaneity amid a festive crowd.

San Antonio Viola Brennan Municipal Auditorium Grand Opera Ceonun Onr Syns Werwing Lyric Jenzue South Texan Mere Mts Dave Antonio Gounld Knust Oneraroerm Clothe Esmone Hyersnite Roberta Moranzani San Claire Saxon Hoold Marion Claire Mare Ben Antonin Mise Mason Marguerite Faust

Rosa Raisa Sings Norma in San Antonio Opera

Rosa Raisa, prima donna, will perform Norma in San Antonio Saturday at the municipal auditorium. Tickets are moving briskly for three operas, with last minute sales key to success. ensemble cast includes Claire as Amina and Mason Middendorf stepping in for Marguerite due to illness.

Rosa Raisa San Antonio Municipal Auditoruia Bew Socratios Claire Elea Brabant Sap “Antonio Jean Wilcdenstein Cocon Y Wildrogtein Wildensteineid Apscriba Am Xevere Gold Maisy Masom Marguerite Foust Mason

Hoover Inaugural Preparations Highlight Weather and Parades

Weather bureau notes yesterday's sunshine gave way to overcast skies with possible hot rain. Army and Navy units prepared for inaugural day events while aviators from both fleets were asked to fly over nearby fields as crowds gathered in Washington for the ceremony. Open homes and public events were announced for the afternoon and evening stages of the buildup.

Weather Bureau Mongar Ieee Thee Iawe Fothere Washington Army Navy

Officer to Face Shooting Charger

Martinez reports an inquiry into the shooting of Chur Cantatir, seaman, by Arneiide J. dy Rie ot Crankill. Foreman Fein Chile Phe jure will angel in xperind eesion to dear formnny 39H. Cantata'e Wrong a piling officl for 2 years, had been needed of concoding Sit authority in wouning Chiisler. The sailor was what during a street fight with Merry W- Da ley in Crank of & Crockete po o ball.

Kelly Officer Hurt in Car Crash at Firehouse Scene

Kelly officer injured as car overturns near Firehouse Station Keepla. Swift medical aid rushed to Station Keepla. Houston resident Kart Sag listed in Ferious condition with injuries as authorities investigate cause. Other names appear in fragmented notes or legal references not clearly linked to the incident.

Kelly Kelly Field Keepla Kart Sag Houston

Faust Praised for Triumph of Beauty at Civic Opera

The Chicago Civic Opera presented Gounod’s Faust Friday night with Marion Claire, Marie Claessens, and Charles Hackett delivering romancing and dramatic force. Bonelli gave a magnificent Valentine while Mephistopheles, Arrari, and the chorus impressed. Moransant conducted a finely executed orchestra.

Hy Mayo Gannoil Son Chicago Qivie Opera Cuditorium Bat Marion Claire Ni Marie Claessens Marion Cinirn Edith Mason Charles Hackett Dr. Faustus Marguerite Faust Miss Claire Tarkett Bonnelus Richard Bonelli Valentine Mr. Gounod Mephlatophelen Virsilico Larrari Jie Roberto Moransant Chicare Civic Opera Company Mrchestea Borns Donreta

King Convalesces Beside Phonograph in Sussex Farm Scene

Fragmentary report describes a King figure convalescing near a phonograph at LOGNON in Sussex. A person named Hoagland is noted with a date of March 2 and a mention of a prized shortan and Buckingh am partner, with references to listening to a sound or song.

Lognon Sussex Hoagland Renaie

Train wreck near St Clair yard injures crew

An early Tony era report describes a collisions involving the Pamaway train Carg Wren with 85 heavily loaded cars in the St Clair yard of the Philadelphia and Treading Coal Company. Two men were killed and a third of the crew injured. The text includes garbled ad copy about vehicle purchases.

Caldore St. Clair Philadelphia & Treading Coal Company Tony

Woman's Voice Praises as Auditions Spotlight Local Talent

Mrs Burks, a long-time resident of Bonham Texas, won top praise from judges Giorgio Pulucrn Mor bert M. Johnson and Henry Weber at a civic opera audition sponsored by The Light and the Chicago Civic Opera compact. The event drew mothers and daughters, with Dina Tugalli offering piano accompaniment and Charles Dennwbeller presiding over ceremonies.

Ninn West King's Highway Light Morbert M. Johnson Henry Weber Cosduelor Burks ANS Auditorivm Dina Tugalli Charles Dennwbeller Stuga Manarer Walter Dorkem Paylacco Weter Johnson Hurts Biincco Mra. Parks de Vaies Lol Verall Kidd-Key ‘College Sherman Mre. Burks Scheeme J. Me Shaw Paine Ainnevis Alda Burks Hos Bonham Texas Lin

Washington and Lee Triumph Over Louisiana State in Southern Conference Play

Washington and Lee defeated Louisiana State in a Southern Conference game, advancing with a strong opening and controlled defense. Mississippi, Arkansas, and North Carolina posted wins as Georgia and other teams had mixed results in the night's college basketball action.

Atlanta Gay Washington and Lee Opland Herd Finley Touisiana State University Hiya Missinalpi Rantesy Maryland Renturks Ted Tulage North Warding Yenneaseoy

Two Youths Admit Theft in Church

Tetroit March 2 two youths confess stealing a typewriter from the Desurban Avenue Presbyterian Church. Thomas M. Cotter set bonds at $11,000. The youths, Deter Mons, 20, and Ware ret Joker, 28, faced judge Cutter who urged avoiding further trouble.

Tetroit Mfoa Desfurban Avenue Presbytering Aemedy Recorder Juda Thomas M. Cotter Deter Mons Jodge Cutter Altan

Old Sidewinder Strikes In Kidnapping Crisis Chapter Twelve

In a tense chapter twelve scene, Felicia and Dick confront a kidnapping case as blueclad officers close in. Nevada power broker Brett, suspected mastermind, looms over state investigations while a distressed Aybby and Alex face fear and search for safety as Reno police press the case. The narrative tracks hospital visits, urgent talks, and a perilous hunt through Nevada’s frontier towns for the swiftly vanishing child.

Mellel Anu Tara Khe Brett Cerk Vellola J. I Ann Hoige Felicia Tom Belicia Reyes Alex Ann Tick D.g Mr. Nevaith Polifician Financier Businss Stork Fep Realianl Grett Carson City Reno Teett Antanaton Ratantnin Kite Alex Ia Virginia City Barcin Sonny

Fragmentary Scene From a Dark Puzzle Tale

A fragmented page reads as a murky scene with a boy and a dark figure. The Desert Rat confronts danger amid a glittering automatic puzzle while sounds echo from nearby. The text hints at ongoing suspense and a continuation to follow.

Alexander Trott Vannel Rick

Unclear historical note on private interests and cabinet links

Fragmentary OCR passage mentions private councils, potential deals with Standard Oil, and figures such as Janko and Dewitt Mitchell. It hints at cabinet appointments and a description by Dr. Abbott connected to Lawrenceville school, suggesting a discussion of political influence and governance.

Herbert Hoover Dewitt Mitchell Abboth Seswrenceville School Dr. Abbott Mitch

Hawser Parts Injure Two Sailors at Oakland Dock

Two crew members of the American-Hawaiian liner Moaiiko were injured at Howard Terminal Oakland when the anchor capstan bar broke loose during preparations to weigh anchor. Both men sustained critical wounds as the bar struck them.

Ban Francisco Howard Terminal Oakford

Pekin Troops Revolt Shocks City Amid Temple Siege

In Pekin a northern origin mutiny broke out at the Toma temple, terrorizing the western city section. Loyal troops moved to quell the mutiny, retook the temple, and restored order as mutineers burned and scattered. An entire regiment reportedly joined the revolt before dispersal.

Pekin Toma Tory Revallers

Rabbits Overrun Western Kansas

Manyattan Kao reports Western Kansas faces a rabbit invasion this winter with up to 2,000,000 jackrabbits threatening crops. A Jominan, state rodent control leader, says the population may exceed 4,000,000 with an estimated sale value around $300,000 for the surplus.

Manyattan Kao Kansas A. J. Qmnan Unazd Antrvey Oman Kansai

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