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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1929

Page

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Looting of Texas Town Sparks Traffic of Captured Bandits

Air view reports two suspects captured and others pursued in a Texas town looting. Sheriff George Gage and Constable J A Serogins, aided by Fort Worth and Wise County officers, halted a gang armed with .32 revolvers near Newark. Captured men were taken to Decatur after a pursuit involving a Fort Worth license vehicle and a large posse.

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Epenny day insurance aid prompts relief for Kansas City case

A damaged OCR item notes insurance and relief actions tied to Kansas City. It mentions women and children, a noted lack of costly examinations, and prompts to send names ages and relationships for aid. The fragment references police and an assurance service with a promise of full coverage after filing.

Kansas City Andreas

Federals and Rebels Clash Near Torreon and Peronal

Reports say a Federal forces aviator landed near Peronal on the north approach to Torreon and destroyed bridges. Rebels under Asupzola reportedly retreated north toward Exenion after clashes near Jimenez. Government bulletins differ from rebel claims of a victory and stronghold.

Werta Fierro Peronal Lorreon Georral Serrazas Asupzola Exenion Jimenez Torreon Sun

Villa Campaign Recalled in San Pedro Battle

AMESIVO CITY March 18 44 San Pedro de la Colonias Gas Tor trom reports federal troops occupying the scene in 1915 of a bloody battle. Pancho Villa with 15000 men attacked 5000 federals near San Pedro after a day of fierce fighting, dislodging them. Mortality reached about twenty five percent of participants. Tenebidas near Torreon lay one mile east of San Pedro in the middle of Laguna de Mayran, crossed by a highway and road.

Amesivo San Pedro de la Colonias Alexion Pancho Villa Venustiano Carranza San Pedro Tenevidas Torreon Laguna de Mayran

Rebels Repulsed as Federal Troops Attack Near Torreon

An action north of Torreon saw a federal force under General Serraln attack rebel lines at San Ledra de las Atupias but fail to break through. A rebel column moved east toward Beta Videa as reports say both sides fought fiercely in pitched battles with no disclosed losses. Plans for another federal push were noted as authorities hope to pressure the rebel Army of Torreon.

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Floods Ravage Georgia Florida and Mississippi Regions

Refugee camps form as Milgana residents seek high ground before floodwaters reach their village. Newton, Georgia, with 400 residents, is deserted twice in two weeks as water covers the town. Montezuma near the lint river suffers flooded business districts. Major highways including the Dixie highway near Albany are impassable. The Mississippi at Memphis rises toward a five foot above flood level crest, while Cairo surpasses 50.5 feet and the Ohio falls from a crest forecast. Rain in the upper Ohio valley shifts conditions, Sickman Kentucky endures floods with water encroaching on the business district. Local reports cite friction between Chihuahua and Mexican officials amid rail-line threats.

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Girl Breaks Old Endurance Mark in California Flight

Garland California report notes Lee McPhetringe, former University of Arkansas student, shatters endurance and altitude records by flying for over four hours and twenty minutes. She surpasses prior marks set by Lee Anpelten and Bobby Trl as she completes a long flight date in late February.

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Civil Service Test Dates and Open Positions

April 15 marks civil service examination date with applications due April 1. The board announced tests for roles including carriage, carpenter helpers, operator, machinist, painter, plumber, beler, refrigerating engineer, and related titles.

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Two Held in Safe Robbery Case Involving Two Suspects

City detectives arrested Mer Winney 26 and James Dwyer alias W M Keever 27 at 24d Preston Avenue in a case linked to a Van Wagner store robbery in Pleasanton San Antonio thefts on March 14 and March 70. Officers recovered nitroglycerin a bolt puller and other tools while questioning four arrestees including two women. Sheriff I L McAda identified the suspects at Pleasanton after matching car and license numbers to the stolen vehicle.

Volmer E. Winney James A. Dwyer Aliis W. M. Keever Preston Avenue Mondas van Waynee Imeevant Altman Houston Machine Company San Antonio I. J. Lane Porter Street Houel Umehineg Company Howe van Wagner Pléavapten I. L. McAda Jourdanton van Aue Tonio Inney Dyyer Koen Pleasanton Lone Trenton Wtreet J. F. Leonard W. Jon Fly J. Crowdfoot Wow.thompson Dever W. M. Mekeaver Lee Jone James A. Dwser

Victim of Plane Crash Dies in Newark

Delmonts Parsons 25, a passenger in the Ford tri engine airplane that crashed yesterday, dies at St James hospital. Total fatalities rise to 14 as pilot Lou Foote remains in critical condition. Investigation seeks cause including engine condition and motor function prior to takeoff.

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Mrs. Kirkpatrick Funeral Arranged

Mrs Kirkpatrick dies in town after five years in San Antonio born in Missouri. She leaves one daughter Mire H Perryman and two sons J O Kirkpatrick of Putnam and J O Glover of Grand Savvy. Funeral arrangements set with Campbell Cirwins for Bes at 2X Route Yuin street.

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Cattle Raisers Gather for State Meet at Houston

Cattle Raisers convene in Houston for the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers convention. President Rom Kleberg of Kingsville, secretary Wol Squilldr of Fort Worth, and assistant Tad Motta arrived, with about five thousand delegates and wives expected for the event starting Tuesday.

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Remus Suit Over Furniture In Prohibition Era Case

In Chicago on March 19 George Remus, once dubbed king of bootleggers, sues his wife Imogene for recovering furniture taken from his daughter's home while he faced a prohibition act violation. The docket cites Judge David Hix, with Cincinnati connections and an initial replevin motion. Bond set at 16,000 dollars.

Onicago Clovin George Remus David ‘Brothers Teddy Hix Enta Cincinnati Remus Imogene

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