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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1929
Page
6
Six members of two families died and two injured in a crude crossing crash last night near Marco Sir, Rivers PH. Victims include John Mens, 84, his wife Clara Bauer, 82, and their children Jack 3 and Ada 1. Ada Morson Chamberlain, a Weather at the Range home resident, and Sack Woller, 3, also among the deceased.
An advertisement extols Flic as a fast insect killer for flies mosquitoes roaches ants and bed bugs. It claims greater killing power than rivals and highlights Flit shoo vapor that disperses in air, leaves no stains, is harmless to people, easy to use, and guaranteed by a major corporation with a money back offer. The pitch notes a quart size price and a distinctive yellow can with a black band.
Vintage notice details a mail carrier William O Bomlagnee and his curb delivery route on a Sunday in late spring. It lists streets on his route including Arthur Vince, Castro, Lincoln, Muggell, North Bald steel, and Konrad to name several. The English is garbled but preserves the act of a routine postal delivery along a city street map.
A garbled manuscript passage describes a hunting scene with references to weeds, rabbits, and a dramatic fall. The prose shifts between fragmented phrases about observers, symbols, and a sudden interruption as a white ring and warning draw attention to a dramatic moment.
Ex Texas lawman implicated in a dinner dispute shooting incident. Fragmentary text references names and events, with unclear connections to charges, location, and timeline. The readable material suggests an alleged assault linked to a dinner check dispute and subsequent detention.
A reported announcement states a dramatist will publish a play that English censors have blocked. The piece, described with limited readable details, reportedly explores social themes and theatrical critique within a contested cultural moment.
A fragmented report notes Chinese forces taking control of Tsinan amid wartime activity. The account mentions a collaboration of local actors and shifting control, with unclear dates. Further details are limited by the damaged text.
A fragmented, OCR style article mentions naval and race related events with references to units and individuals. It lists ships, officers, and various places including Middlesex and New York. The text also references military movements, ratings, and a series of unrelated names and locations, presenting a convoluted account of postwar activities.
Evelyn Brent heads a Harlem production featuring 2 Black Crows with plans for a talkie. The project stages discussions in New York about casting, venues, and a potential star lineup. Industry chatter links Milan and New York talent for a Mob era mystery film project.
In Guneva on May 6 the open discussion of naval limitations was postponed. Tandy Gibson represented under the shires naval unity in the talks. A general review of naval peers and their positions will be examined by senior officials to determine the next steps.
In Indio California a 70 year old passenger attacked agent Keone with a hunting knife after boarding a Pacific Railway train. The agent sustained deep cuts but survived the assault. The motive and full sequence remain unclear as officials investigate the incident.
President Hoover will nominate Charlie Evan to the position of solicitor general. the appointment follows Hughes's son to the role. Nomination to the Senate expected soon.
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