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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1929

Page

2

Dikes Repulse Flood Waters on Mississippi River Front

National guardsmen guard levees as Mississippi River rises and dikes hold at Quincy and Lima Lake districts. Flooded farms, stranded residents, and seepage threaten South Quincy area while bridges and mills suspend operations across Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri border regions.

Mississippi River Quincy Til Tiler &Yeg Tima Ike Sfpru Ivo Lroakwin Quincy Shorty Lima Lake Macy Iowa Tijinoin

Rotary Ends Ranger Wet Rotary Ends Ranger Wet Ranger

After election of Tervard Bryant of Shamford as president and bids considered for Mineral Well Temple Plainview and Quonah for the Ad convention the fourth annual conference of the forty five district Rotary adjourned yesterday afternoon. WW I Nichols moved to Vernon Record who expired in the governorship the electional Bryant was code tonimous Nichols hoped Rotarian whole district would give him undivided support upon the resolution of the new negotiation.

Nichoks Jole Hiei

Home Headed for Court Over Troubled Orphanage

In a petition by Lamar Seeligsan, the Wash Side home faced scrutiny after Miss Delight Stone the city health nurse testified that conditions were unsatisfactory and several girls were removed from school for behavioral issues. Witnesses including residents Marion Breiner and Mildred Topping described neglect and mistreatment, while claims of improper supervision and abusive incidents emerged. The district attorney urged the court to declare the ten children dependents and take them from the home’s guardians pending investigation.

Delight Stone Lamar Seeligsan Lches Tie Brearr Airee Site Hospital Ue Hone Bry. Hopkins Inkulta Pho Marion Steiner Annie Surll Mildred Topping Good Shepherd Marion Breiner Hopkine Austin Oni Mru Hopking Houston Galveston Hop Martin Stopkins Attorex Lamir Heelleson Aoke Irmooral Wu

Woman to Speak Before 8 A. C. Club

Florence Meffertantt will deliver a speech on industry and commerce governance to the 8 A. Club at 8 pm in Mandat Hall, according to Mrs. M D Rorlosy.

Bon Antonio Florence Meffertantt Uie Astitorke Chamber of Quiamerce WS Pn. Fm Mandat M.D. Rorlosy

New York Dispatch Hints at Political Rally Mixups

In a March report from New York, AL Smith opens the Fineling circus amid mentions of Longworth and Curtis rehearsals while Coolidge lingers in town. References to Hoover flood relief frame political chatter as airplanes execute dangerous operations. A Mexican revolution is reported organizing, with advances and retreats toward Mexico City as towns fall.

New York AL Smith Fineling Circus Longworth Charley Curtis Coolidge Hoover Mexico City

Hoover Yacht Sails No More Hoover Yacth decommissioned at cost

The presidential yacht Hoover, worn and costly to maintain, is decommissioned. The plan reduces expenses by stopping the yacht’s use and shifting officers to warship service. The move echoes past eras when presidential vessels served as an official retreat.

Hoover Yacht Wastlington Eec Laine Hoover Lina Hoover Han Wilson Wowevelt Jacl

Mexico upheaval cited by press amid revolution talk

A disjointed clipping references a Mexican revolution and a firing squad, noting Catholic influence and calls for power shifts. The piece mentions a teacher Con Mariann Aguirria captor claims, and a 200,000 volume estate with 19,000 head of cattle tied to rebel concerns.

Mexico Cebel Mirrian Aguirria Wittie

Rebels at Mazatlan Gate In Mexican Civil War Headline

Rebel troops press toward Mazatlan on the western coast as government forces rush 4000 reinforcements to defend the city. Reports from the steamer Margaret Johnson placed rebels within three to four miles of the port while other fronts, including Torreon and Naco, show advancing insurgent activity.

Mazatlon Wear SOC Cori Carrillo Munzatlan Margaret Johnson Nogales Sonora Jesui Aguirre Vera Cruz Mexico City

Three Catholic Priests Reported Executed in Manzanillo

Francisco March 23. Miex Carmen Garragoza of Oaks tied declared upon her retro here yesterday from a trip to Mexico that three Catholic priests had been executed in Manzanillo for being identified with the Mexican revolution. Garragoza said the train from Mexico City to Cadaldjarn was seized by Christerox, supporters of the revolution. Stanky Mozatiur, where she took a ship to San Francisco, were closed as the populace faced food shortages and harsh conditions in the harbor city.

Francisco Miex Carmen Garragoza Mexico Manzanillo Misa Garagoza Mexico City Cadaldjarn Christerox Stanky Mozatiur San Franctaen

Rum Raiders Locate Still in North Side Distillery

Houston police raiders followed moves to a large distillery on Noble Street and uncovered a 100-gallon still in operation with 18 barrels of whiskey mash. Sergeant Over Hope and detective Cain led the raid after smelling mash odor during a warranted search.

Houston Oveor Hope Cain Thes Noble Street Nore

Slayer of Wife Gets Long Term Penitentiary

In Amarillo Marca AMARIELO receives a long term sentence for shooting his wife on October 2. The defense contends insanity due to alleged spousal infidelity over several years, arguing his mind was deranged by the marriage. Trey Morton testified for the defense.

Amarielo Marca Trey Morton Ted Munner Ton Hin Wirt

Oldest Princeton Graduate Resides in Huntsville Texas

MENTSVILLE March 23 NS A fragmentary item notes the death in Mlonta Ga of a Princeton graduate. It states Singe Andrew Codd McKinney of Thuntads is the oldest remaining Princeton graduate in the university’s ranks and mentions Cleveland pod Judy Mulinney and Benneston as places tied to the event, with Judge McKinnes recently celebrating a birthday.

Mentsville Princeton Aluroni Mlonta Toye Daoinae 1 Cleveland Andrew Codd McKinney Thuntads Princston Unionity Che Hev Judy Mulinney Benneston Judge McKinnes Liv

Two Cars Upset in Newfilent. Four People Escape

Atlanta dispatch reports two vehicles overturned in a newfilent accident on March 23. Police say no passenger injuries occurred. Drivers identified as W. Tr. Wughey and W. Clarke face charges of veeklens driving.

Atlanta Raparty Palles W. Tr. Wughey CG. Clarke Police Ray Veeklens Fanvner

Man Bitten by Dog Ends Up in Memorial Hospital

A dog bite injured a man on his leg and he was taken to Creon Memorial Hospital for treatment. The incident occurred at Darkworth, with Ritran and others reported nearby.

Ritran Darkworth Simplilee Alecek Wobert Creon

Federation endorses changes in federal income tax move

The Federation of Women’s Clubs representing 67 groups backed a national drive for tax reform with a unanimous vote. President Mrs. Alex Adams praised the movement to ease income taxes and raise the earned income limit, following actions by the city council and Rotary. The effort aims for about 25 percent tax relief and to lift the $30,000 earned income cap.

Federation of Women's Clubs SOQ City Council Trotary Elul Federalion of Women’s Clubs Oak Room St. Anthony League of American Citizens Alex Adams Federation W. HE. Pyne Claud Carter Eater Hive B. G. Irish Hop

Neff Defends Nonconfirmation of Board Appointment

Former Texas Governor Pat M Neff explains Senate refusal to confirm his reappointment to the United States Board of Mediation. He cites senatorial courtesy, noting Moyers objected due to past opposition and that the unwritten rule bars confirmation when a senator objects. Neff asserts no personal fault or impact on his governorship or board work.

Waco Pat M. Nete Senate United States Board of Mediation Coglidge Ali Flo Neff Interstate Commerce Committee Moyteilt Asia Masfield Igen Tex Texas The Boar

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