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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1929
Page
10
EPORATA Pa March 1 The Seventh Day Baptist pastor Trecktel urged antique dealers to aid in recovering items stolen from the Epbrum cloisters Sunday night. The collection, safeguarded over 200 years, included corner cupboards an umbrella stand a dough tray and smaller pieces after breaking a lock.
Hollywood gossip notes that James and Lucile Gleason will headline a Pathe series of four two reel talkies replacing the Drews era. First release Toe for Twe with Norman Sper and George Roenu, second Believe It or Not with Gleason writing and directing. Jimmie Gleason adds cast members Jed Crowles Sue Maris and Brookes Beneard. President Hoover meeting Mayer hinted during Trader Horn events. de Berres Mayer duties noted among busy studio schedules. Rough sketches from New York include Segal RainBow adaptation and various star sightings at premieres and social rounds.
Twenty three indictments were returned with nineteen bills and four no bills by the district court grand jury. No bills exonerated Prior Fairlington I E Mesnalts and Dia Mae Brown along Julia Mae Rexers from responsibility for an infant death found buried behind a South Side apartment in February. A murder complainant was referred to the grand jury. George TH Martin, proprietor of Martins case a leg was no killed after two complaints filed against him charging exhibiting a 9 slot machine. Bellie foreman of the grand jury.
In Dallas on March 19 GP a 35 year old painter and paper hanger named Tra Phipps bought poison at a local drug store then walked to the rear of the shop. Emergency treatment failed to save him. The motive remains unclear as authorities investigate the incident at the scene.
U S officials announce safety upgrades for deep ocean submersibles. The plan focuses on improved life support systems and escape procedures to reduce hazards during ascent. Officials say enhancements address issues observed off the Florida coast and emphasize crew and passenger protection in rescue scenarios.
In a murder related case filed before Julien of the Power PL Relief Tuesday, two defendants faced assault complaints totaling $600 in bonds. The allegations, noted with unnamed witnesses and locations, reference court records and the defendants tied to Williams of 405 Plug Tsung Avenue, Myre 17.
Police report a third burglary at Arthur Lovejoy of the Veloce Players within three weeks. Thieves took clothing, a watch, and $25 from his apartment at 300 Lexington Arena, prompting Lovejoy to seek police assistance by phone.
At a Tuesday meeting the San Antonio chamber of commerce convention committee invited the 1930 conventions of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists the Texas and Southwest Cattlemen's Association and the American Public Health Association. A. J. Waruman Norard Higby L F P McGathing and Porter Whaler named to pursue geologists in Fort Worth Wednesday night. W H Forlong and Paul F McSween to Houston to invite cattlemen. Dr W A King to invite public health association.
EFNEDERICKSRUNG, March 19. Fleury MKusenberger, a wealthy farmer, was found dead in his Fredericksburg home. A 22 caliber rifle with loaded cartridge was found. one shot pierced his heart. Relatives say he had been despondent since the incorporation debate.
In Houston Afard 19 the Toros and Southwestern Cattle Kaisers association reports record year gains with 725 net enrolled in 1928 and a net gain of 415, and 97,704 cattle. Membership stands at 3115 cattle. The executive committee notes freight rate gains and savings for cattle shippers. The report also cites more thefts and 29 trials with 19 convictions seven acquittals and one hung jury.
An advertisement touts Mooney's Kimerald MI as a powerful remedy for venous problems and varicose veins. It claims rapid relief within weeks, enabling quicker activity, while noting availability at drug stores via distributors like Rottierd Woners.
Chief Owen Kilday quips all three watches fail as he recounts the timekeeping woes. His secretary J. D. Shacklett confirms the issue, noting the broken wristwatch and water in the pocket, while the desk watch also breaks. Classified section mentions investment property feature.
Three bandits fleeing from the International Railway Company bus headquarters in BUFPASG New York with 2880 dollars in cash caused a crash that killed Frank P. 89 and Mrs. Y 85. The incident occurred early today as the stolen vehicles diverted to another car. Local officials and unemployment authorities noted the event and classified it as a fatal incident.
Anne Harper aged 39 of 1047 Waverly Avenue died Tuesday morning at her home. A native of Yorktown she had lived in Waverly City until a year ago and moved to San Antonio. The body will be taken to Karnes City Wednesday morning for funeral services at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Karnes City cemetery. She is survived by a son Milam Harper of Floresville, four daughters Mrs Jack Tose Mrs EG A Line of Mass Evelyn Harper of San Antonio and Mrs Dennye Person of Barups City and three grandchildren.
The wartime German foreign affairs committee rejected a formal attempt to ban poison gas. the Reichstag-adjacent Geneva protocol aimed to prohibit chemical weapons in war. In Indiana a bombing wrecked a new apartment district, with two slaves tied and glass shattered across multiple buildings.
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