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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1929

Page

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Noted murder trials and prison terms dominate Bridgeport report

The article recounts judge Mulqueen imposing a 22 year sentence after a drinking debauch and a murder, with mothers and families reacting in sorrow. It notes a 32,000 speakeasies figure in NYC and discusses bootleggers, drug vendors, and press interests, including Jay Gout and the New York World, with business magnates and newspaper ownership across regions.

Mulqueen Vane Su Wi Bridgeport Long Island Whale New York City George Potek Jay Gout New York Aulitzer Chicago Ike Tale Levy Mayary Peter

Ananias Reigns in L A With Opening Of Fishing Season

Ananias Reigns in L A with the opening of fishing season described by Arthur Brisbane through a Mice Features Bona tale. The piece sketches local fishers and seasonal hopes in Los Angeles.

Arthur Brisbane Mice Bona Tne Ananias L. A

WEATHER FOR THOUSTS

Weather forecast pane shows cooler conditions across the region with temperatures around 88 degrees in the northwestern areas. Skies clear to partly cloudy with light northwest winds and a midweek push toward more stable conditions.

Wight Trent Panhandle Thoraday Fair Eisine Pernture

Monster fish drama at Sabine Pass beach recounts unlikely catch

Reports from Texas and Arizona describe a giant fish sighting and capture near Sabine Pass as bystanders Cushioned and Allynsby attempted to subdue a 1A foot sawfish. The event unfolds with rope, surf, and a tense moment as the creature was hauled toward shore.

Lont Antier Texas Sabine Pass Franke Atin Auiniras Lin Jean Vir Alinway

Wielders of the Rod Begin Active as Fishing Season Opens

The fishing season opens on a promising day with early anglers heading to local waters. A few days off are planned for a grandmother's funeral as some seek calm and recreation on rivers and surrounding areas.

Jini Medinginke Ping Bul Fomp Ruit

Seek Relatives of Man 30 Who Dies in M P Depot

Police inquiry seeks relatives of a 30 year old man found dead at a Missouri Pacific depot. Investigators report a wallet with tickets from Kewanee to Irapuata Mexico and say the victim’s name is not yet confirmed. Posters and inquiries are issued to identify him.

Man M.P. Depot Trinidad Wrenda Kewanee Missouri San. Antonio Spreial Willig Layne Aronia

Wounded Vel On Road To Recovery Amid Turbulent Crisis

Fragmented account describes a wounded veteran recovering after a train crash near San Antonio, with scenes at San Fernando cathedral. A man named Timon lingers in personal crisis, torn between engagement and a past love, as hospital attendants describe the mystery woman implicated in the torn relationship.

Ateaiind Nernse Coneliveton Ie Wemal Robert Wi. Crear Hospital Domacinno Fung San Anlawha Dingis Limoy Athe Nindt Cnet Ginon Timon Avas Minoe Livanys Simon Wari Christ San Frmando Timon Woentan Alemotn

Senate refuses to back Hefl over attack at Rockton May

In Washington D C the Senate defeated a resolution by a 6 to 14 vote to condemn the assault on Senator rfl from Alabama after he spoke in Rockton. The result blocks formal censure and highlights party divisions during the session.

Senate Hefl Washington D.C Todas Sauntor Rfl Demetral Alabama Nrockton

Nayon Plans to Open Bids for Park Project

Park Commissioner Jaro Rabinlal announced next week that the city will solicit bids for a park project. Mayor Ghalders, Commissioners Teubloly and Chaenngss, and city staff discussed open bidding, funding, and anticipated start dates, aiming to begin work as soon as bids are received and approved.

Jaro Rabinlal Jineks Bexin Amy Minyor G. MD Alan Deelenen Mayer Ghalders Lbeaeers Louis Mayer

Cooler and Cloudy Weather Forecast for San Antonio

A damp and cooler forecast for San Antonio with cloudy skies. Light northwesterly winds and a low around 62 degrees Wednesday night. Wednesday morning near 60 degrees and a warm afternoon reaching about 70 degrees Tuesday afternoon.

San Antonio

Indians to Assist in Dedication of Old Houston Home

A fragmented notice from UNITSVILER Texas states that Native American delegates, descendants of Gen Saw Houtoh’s Indian Trinmts, will participate in dedicating a shrine. The Indian delegation will travel to Houston and be escorted by colored troops around Sam Tous, near the springs.

Old Houston Triconti Texas Houtoh Ton Springs

King Antonio Pays Respects And 6 to Police Court

Fragmentary OCR note mentions King Antonio in a police court context with references to a motorcyclist, charges, and costs. Names and places are unclear, with garbled text making specifics uncertain. The readable elements suggest a legal proceeding involving King Antonio and police court matters.

King Antonio

Girl Escapes When Rattler Strikes

A girl narrowly escaped a fatal rattlesnake strike in a city yard when bystander Clinedaen and his elite team killed the reptile. The incident occurred on Wetnostay morning as the girl screamed for help. no serious injury reported.

Pfihijosa Dawihive Motorerele Mille Minnjua Winity Molornda Wetnostay Mernig Nike

Cramer and Gamble Depart for Regina

Cramer and Gamble left for Regina from East Cape Herberin, Alaska, returning via the west stopping pole. The pair, aboard the Tirmonton airliner, landed late Tuesday evening and headed to New York after a brief stop in Regina.

Pmonlun Alvert Mas Ues Inkenti Myadnck Parker TD Cramer Ant W Gamble Tirmonton Airdrorme Tursilay

Lon Chaney Confined After Flu in Los Angeles

Lon Chaney Sr ailing from flu illness and confined to his Beverly Hills home. Reported fever reportedly cooled after a day but doctors gave no official update on his condition.

Lon Chaney Los Angeles Low Chanes

Diamond stickpin stolen reported to police

A theft report from Telmo at 117 South Presa notes a single cant Aston stickpin missing from a room. Police are investigating the incident as a stolen item case.

South Presa Fleet Gindey Lila Room

Training plane crash claims Army cadet at West Point

A training aircraft from the United States West Point crashed near Wishard Springs, killing a cadet and injuring others. The accident occurred during a September session as the party prepared for a specialized military aviation course, with details and official actions still pending.

Vrs Davita West Point Cab Willian Fiat Born

Residents Seek Special Election on Annexation

A disputed annexation petition in San Antonio prompted a special election request. About 40 voters gathered Wednesday to sign in favor of annexation and urge a hearing. No motion was made to set the hearing. a decision was promised for 10 o'clock next Monday morning.

Iy Uartandate Cily San Attonio Commissioners Court

Texan Accidentally Shoots Himself at Lake Worth Camp

A man identified as Pems berton, age 20, accidentally shot himself at a Lake Worth camp last night. His wife W. B. Hasentusa and witnesses Mrs G. W. Hutcheson and another unnamed person were present at the time. The fragmentary report notes confusion surrounding the incident.

Waitait Lior ‘Raa T Temberton Lake Worth W. B. Hasentusa Sie G. W. Hutcheson Pemsberton

Fort Worth Man Dies From Stroke

Fort Worth reports the death of 46 year old Tien, a cukeman, who suddenly died after a stroke. The incident occurred on the street, with immediate medical attention noted but no further details provided.

Fort Worth Fort Wowdph Tien Cukeman

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