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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1929
Page
17
Reported to police a wrist watch valued at $1 and a 311 setf ir were stolen from Lovejoy at 208 Lexington on Tuesday after he entertained three acquaintances at his home. No further details available.
Watson of Indiana was chosen Republican leader of the Senate in an early conference at 4. Vic takes the post hel d by Senator Curtis until he becomes vice president. Republicans also renominated their officers for the Senate with Benatar Moses of New Hampshire as president pro tempore Edwin P Thayer of Indiana as secretary Davis of Rhode Island sergeant at arms and Philips as chaplain. Senator Robinson of Arkansas was reelected minority leader in the Democratic caucus. Senator Walsh of Montana was chosen minority leader after Sheppard of Texas and Block of Alabama as secretary of the Democratic caucus.
Germany's first experiments with crude oil motors in airplanes succeeded. A Junkers G24, usually with three motors, made a one minute test flight over Dessau powered by a single oil burning engine, lifting off with ease.
Announcement that all entry points in Sonora and along the Pacific coast have been closed to international traffic was made Tuesday by Enrique Santibanez, Mexican consul general in San Antonio. Consul Bantibanes also reported that 12 military chieftains have professed their loyalty to the government. Generals Monza, Escobar and guirte are the only ones who have led the rebel forces, he said.
Mrs J J Butcher of Los Angeles rests while her daughter Naomi cleans up as part of Girls' Week observed by Girl Reserves. The scene highlights modern girls taking on house work roles during the event.
Bandits waited on a Hollywood porch and robbed Mrs Z H Pepper of jewelry valued at 17000 dollars after she returned home late. They also took 46 dollars from her companion Tl R Pismish. Both victims identified as local residents. No injuries reported. Suspects at large.
San Antonio girls will help their mothers with housework as the Girl Reserves organize “Girls Week.” Mary Carnahan Cater leads the city unit and the initiative runs from Sunday services to a mother and daughter banner event at the W. O. A. Brisk day night, with March 6 set as Service Day in homes.
Atlanta march 5 Richard Miles two year old has undergone twelve operations in two years and is resting easily at Grady hospital after his twelfth procedure to remove tonsils. Despite serious illness he smiles while playing on the hospital bed.
Police in Atlanta detain a fine automobile after its driver abandoned the car following a collision with an auto operated by T. S. Rampley. Officers pursued the driver who halted briefly and then evaded capture despite near overtaking.
Funeral services for J H Gragg aged 34 of 017 West Mulberry avenue will be held Wednesday morning at 7 from his residence. The Deacon Hill Presbyterian pastor Rev A V Grand will officiate. He died in a Sunday night automobile crash near Dagle Pass Carrizo Springs along with Fermin Castro and Joe Chavez. Walter Favellin and B B Brager were injured. Gragg was insurance manager for Hickey Casey and Gragg. survived by parents five brothers and four sisters including S W Gragg of Wellington J of San Antonio H W of Fort Worth L W of Wellington and others.
Baltimore witnesses a daring rescue as Charles Lasth and Walter Dziwa rhoski enter a burning home to lift a woman a girl and a child to safety from the second floor Miss Mary Connelly 89 a pneumonia victim and her relatives Thomas Connelly and Webster age 15 escape unharmed
MILWAUKEE March 9 When the alarm rang at 6 am Frank Smith woke his wife and started to rise. He collapsed followed by his wife who also fell. He managed to open windows and drag his wife and five children to the street as coal fumes filled the house. Doctors said they would have died if the clock had not alerted them in time.
Report from Bennie Washington dated March 5 notes high quantities of various liquors including Hennessy and Highland Cream. The items, claimed by Deputy Sheriff Underhill as stock in trade, were seized from Victor Peterson, 38, held in county jail amid a case involving wills and intent. The brands bear evidence of being genuine.
An incident on March on a street rear axle caused a grinding noise and jolted passengers en route to an early job. Crew members leaped to safety and one man crawled out, crying that he tried to kill himself but others prevented it. He claimed he failed to do the job.
In a March 6 accident at the Vainte Station area near Vain Station, 15 year old Albert Cues was fatally injured when a steam trap failed during maintenance work. A companion, 4 Conn, was present but unharmed. Local authorities investigated the mishap and are seeking details on the device failure and station safety measures.
Washington March 5 crowds depart the capital after the Hoover inauguration many visitors rush Union Station to head home. Report notes widespread soaking en route and recalls memorable scenes from the day. Chickens Stolen. Mrs. V. W. Vaughn reports 10 chickens stolen from her Drake Street poultry yard on Tuesday.
A fragmentary note from Cannes on March 6 hints at daring fashion trends with trousers for women and kimonos for meg. The piece mentions beach attire and well dressed men before and after bathing, capturing a scene of style and leisure.
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