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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1929
Page
21
Chaotic flood alerts spread as Mississippi tributaries surge toward record heights. Iowa Missouri and Illinois report levee breaches and widespread evacuations while communities brace for continued high water and farm losses. Government relief efforts scale up amid mounting damage from storms and rising rivers across the region.
A contested effort to remove six feet from the front of the Brady building at 205 Fontan Street triggers a dispute. Major C. M. Chairman and city officials insist on the plan, while others oppose the alteration citing safety and aesthetic concerns.
The Tutt stowed Raw Amonty market opened with few buyers and limited demand. Priced items included potatoes onions and various produce with mixed changes and cautious bidding, while police market activity continued and vendors noted price fluctuations across commodities.
A lengthy, fragmented record lists numerous real estate transfers and deeds dated primarily between 1928 and 1939. It names multiple buyers and sellers, including individuals such as Kenneth Whiner, Fred J.mt, and Maren G. and various entities, with prices ranging from thousands to tens of thousands of dollars. The entries reference many city blocks, streets, and subdivisions, noting frontages, lot numbers, and payment terms, reflecting a dense ledger of property conveyances and related trustee or board actions in a historical urban area.
Washington DC, Marvel 21. Senators hold training in Florida with Manager Johnson weighing extended mound duty. Weaver and Brown lead rotation at Clearwater while Pitcher Pang appears in extended bullpen. Griffith discusses city permits as camp pace continues amid offers and uncertainties.
Commissioner Terrell notes crop quality down due to excessive cold and wet weather. In Wert Den, two inches of rain recent, delaying planting and stressing ground. Farmers anticipate continued hardship as spring approaches amid uncertain market prices and lingering frost risk.
Reports from Fort Worth and Wichita spell camp gossip as teams prep for the Texas League season. Highlights include Abilene versus Luisa Oilers, Strearess and Gullaging among managers, weather delays, and lineup notes on Warne Windle Sanguinetti Johnson and rookie decisions as teams plan to open against the Tulsa Oilers.
The Southern Methodist University Mustangs from Dallas tied the Texas Tech Teachers Lions 2 to 2 in a tough seventh inning stalemate to open the series on Tuesday.
Texas hosts a slimly seated track meet at Rochelle reads as March 29 and 30 with a full program announced by Gene Director J. O. Trussel and Athletic Director Ht. Ta ajitines. The schedule outlines a dull moment and suggests a win day, promising a competitive performance from McCutlock County Triergeholastic participants.
A tense session at a school board meeting featured affidavits accusing incompetence and mismanagement. The committee chairman and several trustees faced questions over personnel actions and potential dismissal of officials as a dispute over leadership and policy unfolds.
Sheriff A Z Murray of Marson County seeks to limit venue. Carl Mine, county attorney, faces defense objections as Antonio Chavez Herrera’s companion testifies for the state. Arguments focus on adding testimony and the timing of proceedings, with alternate arrangements discussed for a 2:30 p m start.
Congregations attend divine healing services led by Rev Tob ofl 3 at St Mark’s. Officials plan Holy Communion each morning during services and a special memorial service for deceased parishioners is set for 10 o clock Saturday morning in the church hall.
A man was jailed after beating a resident at a home on a Wednesday night. The suspect broke into the house, dragged the victim, and inflicted injuries before leaving. Police report the incident occurred around 4 p.m. and involved attempts to confront the resident’s wife before the assault.
A committee of visitors announced Maj Gen John A Erteane former commander of the marine corps has been appointed by the superintendent to lead the Virginia Military Institute. The decision marks a major leadership transition as the institute welcomes a figure with wide military experience to guide its programs.
A storekeeper at Sore Snag store No 3 South Zarzamera reports a $29 swindle by a man posing as a solicitor for a rally and magazine. Police were notified Thursday. investigation continues with no arrests announced.
Chicago March 21 Averages show mixed wheat movement with early declines seen in Liverpool markets while Chicago wheat futures faced moderate selling pressure. Corn and oats held near unchanged amid cautious trading as European crop prospects and domestic conditions provide a cautious tone for grain prices.
Market reports show cotton in New York with varied activity and price moves. Trading opened with demand from Europe and a steady to moderate tone. India tied to supply disruptions and continental demand noted. Sales reached thousands of bales with mixed pricing and midday price shifts around the day’s highs and lows.
Market report from Mu dated March 1 lists hogs, cattle and sheep with varied weights and prices. Buyers remark on demand, slaughter readiness, and a mix of Good to Choice quality with prices ranging by weight and grade across several lots.
Miss Marion Turpie, Southern champion, faces Mrs Dalton Reymond in a women’s division match as a large crowd attends. The event showcases top players including Bitin Tonge and former Southern champ, with Hob Gormler and Don Staunton headlining the men’s division alongside Al Welsch Piloxi and Don Armstrong in the lower frame.
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