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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1929

Page

6

Mississippi Flood Fears Rising as Rivers Break Banks

From Siomphs Arkansas and Missouri to the Mississippi floodplain, swollen tributaries threaten the worst deluge since 1827. Engineers fear levees may fail if rains continue in the watershed, as emergency crews and officials monitor the swelling rivers near the Arkansas Missouri line.

Siomphis Mississippi Valles Arkansas Missouri Litlie River Missouri-Arkanene Line Mississippi

Constipation Poisoning System Warns of Dangers

The ad warns that toxic waste buildup in the lower bowel can linger for days, causing serious illness. It promotes Dr. Tatts Pills as the best remedy to purify the liver and improve bowel action, claiming decades of reliability and strong effects after a few days of use.

Present Tax Laws Called Injustice to the Professions

An editorial from Sacramento argues that current income tax rules unfairly burden earned incomes of professionals compared with dividends and suggests reforms. It notes 25 percent tax credits and various deductions favor capital over professional earnings, urging a united protest in Congress.

Hearst Bee Congress

Flood Threat Hits Arkansas And Georgia Regions

Swollen rivers and rising floodwater threaten eastern and southeastern states, with levee breaches near Blytheville and widespread lowland inundation in Arkansas. Government engineers expect Mississippi seepage if Ohio Missouri and Upper Mississippi do not rise, while Georgia endures heavy rainfall and fatalities. Authorities reinforce weak levees with sandbags as storms loom.

Elsibeville Jevee Daeper Ibe Blytheville Arkansas St. Francis Navy Mississippi Ohio Missouri Georgia Sec Murchereste Getoulgee Oconee Newton Puget River Albany

State Grants 88278 to Rural Schools in San Saba County

The state allocates 88278 to 17 of San Saba County's 50 rural schools as part of a program to raise educational standards. County Superintendent FE announces the funding to improve school facilities and services across the county.

San Saba County San Kaba Sao Rata Ind Staulard

Birthdays Listed From Local Residents On March 10

A nameless local birth day list mentions Mrs George Hush of 16 Hast Ebotes street and Bryant at 318 Cleveland cont along with Fy Panecast of 61 Cooper Street and E daheman at 200 Argo age nee. Josephine Ve Dkark attends Yate avenue and Mary Merron at 744 West Sum ave agente. Willy Marton 317 Slemme Street appears with Mary Cadena 105 Qejkora street.

George Hush

Ship Pulls Tug to Port

SHIP PULLS TUG TO PORT ST JOHNS, N FL March 9 195? A tale of distress and rescue unfolds as the Cairngowan, in tow of the Dutch tug Humber, was saved 48 miles from York after floundering at sea. Humber towed through ice and hurricanes for four days to reach harbor. Anxious moments as the steamer entered the Lorber inlet, but docking was achieved without incident.

ST. Johns N_ FL York Humber Lorber

Youths Foot Run Over by Truck Reported

A 13 year old, Jesuz Quentero, was hit by a truck and his foot run over and crushed. He was taken to the Robert Is Green Memorial hospital after the accident, which occurred near Asfurdey yesterday.

Jesuz Quentero Robert Is Green Memorial Liropilot Asfurdey

Fort Sam Houston to Get Three More Bar Rack Buildings

Construction plans for four new buildings at Fort Sam Houston include three bar racks, a field artillery unit, and a telephone exchange, with contracts likely let in July under the quartermaster general in Washington. A gravel pit is opened for roads, dirt is used to fill depressions, and asphalt sidewalks will be added after completion. A two mile spur railroad track is authorized, wells at Randolph field supply water, and Bermuda grass is planted on a 200 foot wide strip by the airfield as work advances.

Fort Sam Houston Quartermster Washington A. W. Barker San’ Antonio Sternily Raumdlulph Field ILD Railroad Randolph Field

Death Knell of Search, Seizure Measure Sounded

In Austin the death knell of the Gravenhouse Bill repealing the evidence clause of the search and seizure was sounded. The senate will not bring the measure up this session after Lieutenant Governor Barry cast the deciding vote to the floor on a minority report from Senator Tam Love. The senate voted 12 to 11 to indefinitely postpone further consideration upon a motion by Senator Glink of Wellington.

Glink Co.mail Wellington

Gas Finding Reported Near Alpine Texas

A gas showing was reported in a well about 35 miles south of Alpine Texas during March 9 21. The recent text mentions Mrs Kate Nevill and a trench, with the wing reaching a depth of around feet. The report notes a strong showing of ax and ongoing well activity this week.

Alpine Alpine Texas Kate Nevill Alpine

Career Means Everything Career Means Everything

In Columbus Ohio in a domestic relations court Mrs Entiel Abexhoch was granted idivates after her husband refused a kiss fearing it would spoil his career as a trumpet player. The court hearing revealed new strands of marital friction and personal conflict in this unusual case.

Columbus Ohio Entiel Abexhoch

Oklahoma Governor Johnston Impeachment Trial Update

In Oklahoma March 9 the fourth week of Governor Henry S Johnston impeachment proceedings nears a close with suspended executive Johnston's testimony in his own defense. He announced the resignation today of J Robert Gillam from the state board of public affairs and said he would accept it if reinstated amid questions over cattle purchases for three state institutions. Senate adjourned for the weekend with a small quorum remaining.

Oklahoma Henry S. Johnston Oklahoma Seon J. Robert Gillam State Board of Public Affairs Gillam

Mother Finds Woman Dead in Porter Street Home

Mrs. Mattie Henry, 4, of 005 Porter Street, was found dead in a bed by her mother, Mrs. Mattie Melown, Saturday night after an earlier conversation in the front of the home. About 30 minutes later Mrs. McCown discovered the child and notified a doctor and police. the death was attributed to natural causes and the body turned over to Riebe Undertaking company.

Mattie Henry Porter Street Mattie Melown

Unfilled steel orders rise in February report

Unfilled orders of United States Steel increased by 34 524 tons in February per the month report issued today. Tonnage on February 28 totalled 4 144 341 tons, up from January at 4 395 80 0? The ad touts exceptional prices on permanent wares from local San Antonio parlors on the First page of Tight Classified.

San Antonio

Dolls House to Be Given a Times

Interest of numerous theatrical periodicals has been aroused in San Antonio's amateur dramatics by the Little Theater's ambitious undertaking of Ibsen's Doll's House. The Green Gate theater opens Wednesday night for a run of five performances. Rehearsals start Tuesday. Mrs. Gilbert Denon has the role of Nora. The cast includes Sidney Terkowite, Melvin Williamson, David Schein, Mrs. Waller Timon, Mrs. J. Iz Landrum, Mrs. Frederic Oppenheimer, Tom Bridge, and two children. Matinee next Saturday afternoon for serious children.

San Antonio Little Tieater Ibsen Carl Glick Little Theater Green Gate Theater Eadnesday

Chief Mantor's town blaze ends with rug damage

March 9 report of Chief Cicorge M Mantor’s accidental fire at his home on West Gater street. He threw a lit match into a waste paper basket starting a blaze in his library, smothered it with an rug, and incurred 17.50 in rug damage. Mantor jokes about the incident as he warns against careless matching.

Spatele Cicorge M. Mantor Munter Weat Gater Street la Pine Mantor Frienile

State Witnesses Being Sought in Johnston Trial

Process servers moved through the state today serving subpoenas for a large number of prosecution witnesses in the impeachment trial of Governor Henry Johnston. Governor Johnston's direct examination was expected to conclude today, with cross examination likely to take two days and the hearing continuing for about two more weeks.

Okahoma Oklo Henry

Inquest Held Over Body of Mexican Man Donato Ramires

An inquest was conducted over the body of Donato Ramires, 68, a Mexican man. Authorities left without disclosing any evidence of violence after his body was found yesterday in the Trinity River near Fort Worth.

Fort Worth Donato Ramires Trinity River Herd Ayercant

SLAIN MINER FLOYH THOMPSON TO BE BURIED

Unclaimed by relatives the body of Floyh Thompson, an American mining man, was found crushed on the Mexican side of the line. Officials pursue a theory he was killed by Mexican rebels during a robbery. The body awaited burial in Pepse County with identity of assailants still a mystery.

Nogales Aziz Muchh Floyh Thompson Pepse Hieelayers Officinia Honde

Juvenile Department Meet of Tuesday Musivel Club

The juvenile department of the Tuesday Musivel club will meet in the young people's building of What Presbyterian church at 2 p.m. under chairman Mrs. A Fisher.

Clum Mra. A Fisher What Presbyterian Church

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