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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1929

Page

11

Escobar Route Predicted at Torreon in Frontline Press

Dispatches from the Durango frontline report Gen Manuel Medina Vex tia commanding federal troops driving rebel units from the city and advancing northeast toward the Torreon front. General Calles establishes Frio Zacatecas HQ as battles continue along the Mexican Central line. Federal leaders claim about fifty rebels killed or wounded at various contact points while Mazatlan port remains under Jaime Carrilo. President Portes Gil expresses optimism federal forces will subdue rebels within 10 to 15 days, pledging to capture Escobar’s forces and dismantle them.

Janin Durango Manuel Medina Vextia Exeohar Torreon Genel Calles Frio Zacatecas Caniias Jaime Carrilo Mazatina Sinaloa Moderla Cruz Portes Gil Escobar

Former President to Die as Rebel in Mexico

Ewalio Gutierrez, once carpenter turned president of the Mexican republic, is slated for execution by firing squad at sunset due to his ties with the current revolution. He was captured at Concepcion Del Oro, Cosuila, by Gen. Ignacio Otora’s forces after revolutionary days from 1912 to 1914, as rebels evacuated Saltillo on Tuesday night.

Mexico Ewalio Gutierrez Concepcion del Oro Coshuila Ignacio Otera Gutierrez Saltillo Mbuilo Edices EL Paso Central Mexico Tony Exius Torrean Coabulle Torreon Juayez el Taso Sena United States Nogales Ariz Marth Feo Torms Thondle Agua Prieta Sonor Rogerio Loreto Presidente Municipal Douglas Agua Prietz Nora

Skirmishes Near Torreon Mark Federal Advance

Skirmishes flare within 150 miles of Torreon as federal forces and rebels press toward the Coahuila city. Reported clashes reflect renewed activity in the march toward Torreon with multiple engagements noted.

Itsrez Chibeshos Mexico Torreon Coahuila Tederst

Revolt and Mexican Civil War Echoed On Border News

Across El Paso and Nogales reports describe heavy fighting near Torreon and Canare, with 700 federal troops captured and General Torres killed. Rebels under San Martin and Madera rout federal cavalry as evacuations and refugee flights swell while Mexican authorities clash over civil military authority.

Minor Revolution Delights S A Student Body At Westmoorland

The annual Tops r turrs Day at Westmoorland college swaps roles between students and faculty. Miss Ryu Downs says the event brings laughter as chairs shift to students and leaders, with Dr FE Ry Stanford and Miss Katie Lane McDowell participating in chapel and address duties.

Wwestmoorland Coltege Institution of Learning Ryu Downs Sle Vir Heme Denly FE. Ry Stanford Katie Lane McDowell

Kellogg Probing Release of Rebel General Borquez

Secretary Kellogg announced an investigation into the release of Mexican rebel General Borquez by immigration authorities in Nogales Arizona on Tuesday night. The probe seeks to determine the circumstances and accountability surrounding the action and shipment of the general.

Washington, D. C Kellogg Torquez Nogales Ari

Speeding to Church Costs Him $5

A man named Lezear paid a $5 fine after Judge Dave Watson ruled that hurrying to church did not qualify as an emergency run. Officer Hel dit Camon stopped the car, delaying arrival. The incident occurred on a Thursday in Corporation caure.

Taner Corporation Caure Lezear Dave Watson

Corpus Fire Boxes Get Lots of Mail

Local fire department officials report several cases of tampering with mail addressed in fire boxes. A woman was charged in one incident as authorities review warnings about threats to fire department mail.

Corpus Cortus Waniaei IMS Aviumen Mint

Fake Ambulance Calls Stir Waco Protest

Waco reports a rise in fake ambulance alarms prompting drivers to join a protest. Police say bogus calls average about two daily, forcing emergency responders to redirect from real incidents.

Waco Alarag Pony

Heel Catches on Stairs Injures Woman at Home

March 4 report from NTA states Mrs. Fillison, 28, suffered head injury after a fall on stairway inside her residence. The accident occurred while she was ascending the stairs, with neighbors nearby and no further details available.

Nta Eilison

Hold Up Contract Delayed for Flood Channel Plans

A flood prevention channel project faces deferment as construction contracts with Wiyk Cam merer, Markel and Coloravantrpery are postponed until Mundus, Mazar GM. Chambers and Thursday. The Memorial in FHENTIEPA Tex region notes a memorial of a friend in nid av Wikard's Meme lawn and references renewed effort to build a visitation or auditorium facility in Venrietta.

Seroma Wiyk Cammerer Markel Colorava Mundus Mazar Plan Memorial Fhentiepa Tex Mortiiue Frien Nid Wikard Mer Rickard Nememutin Auditarium Bien Tickord Venrietta

Golfing by Lowell Man Reveals Quiet Daily Life

In a feature on a golfer named John, the narrative follows a round at an unnamed course where his brassie is praised, his drive distances noted, and his steady pace contrasted with occasional missteps. The day includes observations of Miss Marie di Gall and Mrs Warere, plus a glimpse into John’s modest routine after play. He reflects on moderation and life goals, planning showers, luncheon, naps, and reading before bed.

Lowell Mass Marie di Gallhiever Muilson Mes Dever Warner Bridgeport Conn John D Lanier Iris de Jett Tie Eleaight Yorda Dawi Warere OU Ang Liz Itv Neptune Avenue Rockefeller Detective Storie le Rex

Untidy OCR fragment on rail traffic and university control

Fragmentary note references the New York Central Railroad and Michigan authority amid vague mentions of a university. Details are unclear due to garbled text, but it hints at conflict over control of railway operations and potential involvement of a university.

Central Railwouil Michigan Cewly

Four Declaimers Heard At Woodrow Wilson School Program

A program of declamations will be held at 3 o'clock Friday afternoon for the Woodrow Wilson school through the Lrent- Teachers' association. Declaimers Glenn Cochran Katherine Tankereley Allen Wheelis and J D Vote will be introduced by Rev J Q Manning. Herman Ochs will address the meeting on Immane Education.

Lrent- Teachers' Association Woodrow Wilson School J. Q. Manning Los Angeles Heighty

Crash Sparks Clash and Fines After Collision

Barragan and Burhinga quarreled after a car crash at the corner of Tarrolo and Commerce. Barragan received two fines of 35 for assault and disturbing the peace, while Barlangs was fined 10 for negligent collision.

Thnse Mike Barragan Ramon Burhinga Calison Barragan Bestu Tarelo Commerce Tiarragan Barlangs Barengan Karlangen Rit

Mayor Bages Tobin Statue Plan in San Antonio

San Antonio officials discuss funding and placement for monuments to Mayor Tobin and Ludwig Mehneke, seeking popular subscription for a civic memorial. Mayor Chambers notes no obstacle from Old Drail Dryers to erecting the Tobin monument near the auditorium, while plans for Brackenridge park tribute to George W. Brackenridge proceed.

M. Qlimmakers John WW. Turbin Ludwig Mehneke San Antonio George W. Brackenridge Brackenridge Park Chambers Hobin

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