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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1929
Page
11
New York March reports motor magnate Walter P. Chrysler plans a 68 story skyscraper in Manhattan. The structure, to be built as a personal investment, will rise in the Grand Central district facing Lexington Avenue between Forty second and Forty third streets. Estimated cost around 15 million.
City officials plan for next year’s Exposition and Livestock Show after this year’s March 1 to 7 event drew mixed turnout. Officials credit strong out-of-town attendance but note local engagement was tepid. Livestock valued at about 2 million dollars will be returned home or moved to Fort Worth. Fort Worth, Chicago, Kansas City and West Texas contestants praised Fort Worth crowds. Show manager Edward Rasmond said the show will return next year under new plans to boost appeal and attendance.
A winning steer from the livestock show was bought by T. H. Baker for his hotels. The blue ribbon animal was raised by Ralph Reeves, with J. Reeves, E. R. Rembling, P. E. McSween, and Baker present. The purchase aims to stimulate high quality stock raising.
In Washington March, President Hoover convened the first cabinet meeting of the new administration. Secretaries Mellon, Davie, and Kellogg attended, with Curtis presiding and Huey Stimson expected to join from the Philippines. The session outlined initial government operations and coordination.
Fragmented OCR text discusses weight gain and perceived effects on physique and health. Mentions injections or tonics, various substances, and unclear references to people and places. Overall content is garbled with multiple misspellings and nonstandard phrases.
Long list of names of individuals and couples with license events and marriages noted in a dense, OCR messy community notices page. Names include Gus W desicski T Ee ma M Grtewn Aire Mary Low Heng T Hornér Tila Anderson and many others with dates and addresses embedded.
Alfred Gage, prisoner 69 510, who fled Hamrey state prison farm to keep a promise to his daughter Addie Tain, has been denied reentry to Thulsville unguarded. Gage, 48, was captured by San Antonio officers Tuesday night hours after his daughter’s operation. she died following the procedure that brought him from the farm to her bedside. The chief of police stated Gage’s request was denied and transport plans halted.
Haprogemane reports Eleanor Place Park at Utentior Place and the Gramierey block have been completed. Sunerih announces trees, shrubs, and flowers set along paths. Crockett 2400 area adds pines and greenery. residents urged to inspect the refreshed park today.
Fragmentary OCR text references a court matter involving Gael and Ela Vresenis and a daughter of Antrosin Guarrerw with a sum of $5 in a corporation court Wesdays. It mentions two persons being tried on alljryes of effray, plus a separate incident where Aut received nine severe hay WM Lykby struck Gigreers on the sie of the bent according to togti Muang.
A manufacturing mystery surrounds Dixie Shoe Stores as industry leaders cannot explain how the chain offers men’s spring shoes at 3 dollars. Shoe buyers report uniform high quality and craftsmanship rivaling pricier brands, prompting speculation about value and pricing strategies.
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