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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1929

Page

2

Federals Hold Ground After Border Post Clash

Reports from the Mexican border detail sustained fighting as federal and rebel forces clash near Fort Die and a foreign post. General Murrieta leads rebel actions while General Flores and Limon pledge loyalty to the republic, with civilians fleeing and a hospital operating amid the chaos.

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Christian Endeavor Meeting March 11

The Christian Endeavor group plans a March 11 gathering at St Ann Church. A devotional program will follow with two short musical or literary segments. The event invites members and friends for morning worship and fellowship.

Sue Antonio Christion Weling At & Pa Morniay Murvitt Hann Churen Endin Peugraes

Europe Rotarians Set Visit for 8.A Convention

Rotarians from Europe will attend the 8.A. international convention to be held in Proll ay 27. Delegates are expected from New Sark Philadelphia and cities such as Galveston El Paso Merico Is atuz and Bova. The notice appears in the classified ads section with details for readers.

Woman paving inspector checks S. A. paving

Mrs. Bessie Terry Hawkins stands at work with a tape line assessing S. A. paving quality for future projects. The caption highlights a woman’s discerning eye influencing paving standards.

S. A Bessie Terry Hawkins

Posters to warn of liquor evils on government drive

Washington March. Government posters will tell of liquor evils and the benefits of prohibition. Commissioner Doran of the prohibition bureau says the campaign will aid law enforcement and groups backing the eighteenth amendment. A nine member committee will study and report recommendations to the national conference of temperance organizations.

Washington, D.C Doran Trahilition Bureau Toren

Tribute paid to Moseley in state department speech

Fragmentary note recalls Moseley service at the state department and the belief that General Meade protected citizens. The text is garbled but centers on a tribute and political memories.

Moseley Leral Mosley Fie State Department Dag

Theft charge details unclear in damaged text

Partial OCR reads about theft of pecans and a suspect named Rene alter with mentions of Higgins and Theh Wurdeners set to raid a home. The fragmentary text lacks clear dates, locations, exact actions, and outcomes.

Rene Alter Tose Moron Santtaze Higgins

Woman Finds New World to Conquer in Job With City

Mire. Theasin Tercy Annkinn, longtime figure in real estate, becomes city paving inspector overseeing sidewalks and road work. She campaigns to educate property owners and drivers about sidewalk safety and street repairs, citing child protection and urban improvement. She leads the Professional Women's Club and promotes binding work in her services.

Theasin Tercy Annkinn Bulldiig Sadie Suuet Tur Senine Masinssa Od

New Record Set at Y M C A Meet

A YMCA meet produced a new record as participants from WPA and local clubs competed. Notable individuals include Drs JPW Tarn, president of Veran tech, and Bubbaeks af oa. The event highlighted standings and affiliations across multiple regional teams.

Y.M.C.A Stanrilla Imad Drs Tarn Veran Tech Ab Bubbaeks Af

Divorces Granted and Local Burglary Report

Divorces granted are listed for multiple individuals including Virwinl, Sirez, Aarne Tlosine Taylor Muuphin, Brent Teaurthin, Mirplla Martinix, Arabrisin Gulleaga, Amaia Garza Heed, and Genevie Ueoal Taehry. A burglary note mentions burglars driving away in a truck near Calin ani Sabinas streets and the shore of M. Varese.

M. Varese Calin Ani Sabinas Acedine Univ Orto Dior Tlosine Taylor Muuphin Brent Teaurthin Mirplla Martinix Arabrisin Gulleaga Amaia Garza Defigutank

Only 200 Men Defense of Duare in Rebel Siege

Government report claims only 200 men defended Duare before rebels seized Mexico City area. General Ramos touts defense with supplies, 14 prisoners, and three officers saved. Government rejects transfer of troops across U S to regroup, aims to push rebels toward Texas. Other notices describe rebel advances, Mazatlan defense, and Vera Cruz disruptions.

Mexico City Mirek Uares Geo. Matins Ramos Laredo Bowwerer United States Dirdmy Neves Hagleess Jaime Cuerillo Sinaloa Frotigen Nene Culinenn Mazatlan Hebel Ranaria Mazalfen Tanpico Vera Cruz Gulf Desus Maria Agulers Vera Otus

Air attack on Nogales sparks prewar bombardment report

A chaotic dispatch claims an imminent aerial assault on Nogales Sonora by forces under Gen. Alejardo Rodrigues. It alleges bombs explode ignite fires as rebels, federal troops, and foreign aviation plans swirl around Mazatlan and Baja California, with plans for more bombers and scattered clashes.

Nogatugs Aris Nogates Altonghoht Mexico Josus Ietarity Alejardo Rodrigues International Bunier Hoteles Reiligues Royal Aolirra Mexdentl Lorder Town Baja California San Leuia Sonora Touecal Ballery Mexical Mas B. Faontes Amichanic Modtighes Nogales Fur hopThills Federnl Rebrun Mary de Patrictir Rodrigues Han Tully Founto Tofete Amers Son Tain Mazatlan Sinaloa Carilla Hinself Ramon FP. Iturhé Quilon

Wurzbach Set Porga Arrest In Texas Election Contest

Fragmented OCR details a political contest involving Congressman Wurzbach and election seating from Waco to Austin. It notes plans in Washington, a potential April 19 action to seat a nominee, and reference to McClockey, Gloskey, and Robertson in a disputed Fourteenth District election. The text cites depositions and unsolved contest steps with dates unclear.

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Fortune Left by Brothers Court Hearing Reveals Estate

The Flynn brothers were named in a probate hearing as heirs to a fortune estimated near a quarter of a million dollars. Vic Wisnaq and two younger siblings faced questions amid the case. The house and floors decayed as the probate court weighed claims and the estate's value in a city proceeding.

Marep Persia Flynn Brathera Vic Wisnaq Pear Park Hermitsolin Wiw Wah Jaca Anlok Koller Belew

Britain Awards Service Pension to Stormy Petre

A British service pension was granted to Stormy Petre amid broader naval personnel notes. The vote highlights the period’s pension policy and honors, with mention of Captain Kenneth and other military figures, as reported in the era’s service briefs.

Britain Stormy Petre Pennsy Trindgy Kenneth Vewar M.S. Rostl Qak Gibraltar Conchet M.S. Viger Sefertember Tietrher Hermans St

Medics Mum Over Tracy Cage Death Incident

Fragmentary report notes medics silent on Tracy Cage case as officers, hospital staff, and witnesses provide sparse details. Unclear sequence of events leaves investigators seeking corroboration of timelines and authorities caution against speculation.

Tracy Cage

Night on the Virginia City shore unfolds a young revelry

In a moonlit beach gathering near an oil mansion, Felicia and Felicia’s circle drift through flirtations and music. A male suitor presses close, others watch and anticipate, as liquor flows and youths pledge secrecy amid shadows and waves. The scene captures late nineteenth century university social life and romantic curiosity among a mixed group of men and women.

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US approves Mexican arms and aviation imports

Developments from Mexico show no impact on rebels seeking to overthrow the government. The State Department approved imports of rifles and ammunition, with further material likely from storehouses. Mexico also asked to import privately owned airplanes from the United States, while troops are readied near San Luis, Sonora, amid rumors of an aerial attack on rebel strongholds such as Nagaleu.

Washington, D. C UPI Mexico State Department Wne Department Good Mealeon Ato Department Yuma Ariz Uubletiny Eleral San Luiz Sonora Nagalew

Elsie Janis Ill in Paris Faced Serious Condition

Actress Elsie Janis in Paris suffers serious illness after influenza. Doctors from the American hospital, Dr. Groas and Dr. We Net, plan treatment to stabilize her condition though full recovery duration is unknown.

Pawia Elsie Sapir Hee Gilke Eimumt Amerienn Hospital

Engagement of Prince Wilhelm Denied in Berlin

A Parisian sourced notice reports the planned engagement of Prince Wilhelm to Fraulein von Pannwith was denied in Berlin. The event, tied to royal lines and a Potsdam marriage ceremony, appears contradicted by recent announcements and unclear in timing.

Wilhelm Berlin Maso von Mupidner Prince’y Mn Weiner Witintin Maarey Fraalein Rawlu von Pannwith Nh Iinger

Elevator Crushes Aged Dallas Man

A Dallas man aged about 70 was crushed by an elevator according to a terse, translated-styled report. The incident description notes the elevator failed or moved abruptly, trapping and causing fatal injuries before rescue attempts. Police, hospital staff, and building officials will investigate causes and safety lapses.

Heavy fighting expected in south amid Mexican revolution news

Reports from Mexico describe a major revolutionary offensive with 40,000 troops advancing toward Mexico City and key targets like Mazatlan and Guadalajara. Federals conduct counter moves as rebels push from Sonora and northern fronts converge, signaling broad engagement across the region.

Marcy O Mazinaga- Mortere New York Lading Amion Mexico City Tranechea Ay Mango Geo Tamon Mesica Sinaloa Mazatlan Maryinn Junees Montera Xouea Yorth Montero Tipsulatars Torreon Chihuahun Durango

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