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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1929

Page

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Prosperity Is Natural Yet Threatened by Chain Stores

An Arthur Brisbane column excerpt discusses prosperity in the United States, noting high wages and rising living costs. It questions the impact of chain stores on private brands and production control, analyzing how brand integrity and product quality could suffer if retailers gain too much power. The piece contrasts optimistic economic projections with concerns over consumer choice and supply, hinting at broader market implications.

Ite Gsistenpa Anality

Fragmented OCR Weather Report Tops Hard To Read

An incomplete weather bulletin lists various cities with scattered conditions and temperatures. It mentions clear skies in Denver and New Orleans with temperatures around 40 to 88 degrees, but many lines are garbled, leaving the overall forecast unclear and partial.

Fan Antonio Feitendar Dowly Maximem Deereer Denver Cola Nes Maines Ae Velen Sions Han Angeles St Aland Orleans AD Healith Vere Whehinetta P.O Willistan

Fages Trial for Death of Young Husband

Amarillo Texas May 7 two lawyers say Judge Hamilton will plead self defense in the trial over the death of Walton in Gupryetown Walton’s secret marriage February 10 to Tramilten’s daughter is alleged leading to a fatal shooting. Grand jury to investigate shouting in Walton’s abs.

Fages Amarillo Texas Sin B. HL Hamilton Walton Bia Saliurdas Tramilten Ant Rming Walton Weet Raylp Iy Pik Linmiltyn Aetorneys Ramilton Frig Hamilon Waleton Abtor- Inex Ann Grave Walton McAlester Okla Austex Mino Tate Amarius Saturdas Metesa Hamilton Walton Preck Yhoins Walton Gupryetown Mihhilfon University of Texag Boy

Jadwin Approves Houston Channel Widening Project

General Jadwin approves a plan to widen Houston Channel and river reaches from Baytown to Norarworthy. The proposal includes a 260 foot widening through Morgan Cut and a general 200 foot width above Mat. The project potential cost exceeds $20,000,000 but faced disapproval from Jadwin on some proposals.

Washington, D. Cy Mar Hoyston Congress Edgar Jadwin The Army Engineers Morgan Cut Mmr Baytown Tenda Lyncblurg Anachester Torrinburg Norarworthy Atsa Otlec Jardin

Texas Woman Wins Essay on Races in Atlanta Contest

The Interracial Cooperation Commission announces Evelyn Poindexter Yano of Sam Houston State Teachers College Huntsville Texas won the first prize of 100 in its annual essay contest on "Justice in interracial relations" in Atlanta Georgia. Neal Wuphler a Morehouse College student tied for second with a 30 prize.

Texas Atlanta Commission O N Interracial Evelyn Poins Exter Yano Sam Tmowston Tenghera Colege Ifuntaville Dexa Sen Ital Neal Wuphler Perro Morehouse Cpl Atinaita

California Has Many Air Pilots

California faces a aviation manpower shift as federal action grounds about one fifth of pilots. The disruption affects commercial and private flying nationwide, with April 1 deadlines triggering reduced air travel capacity and staffing concerns across agencies and airlines.

California San Brancirco Fie United Slater

Balloon Reported Missing Lands in Mountain Wilds

Albany dispatch reports the Tietrak Times balloon aloft with pilot Arthur Heltlos landing in Essex county mountains after a food‑less 36 hours. Crew members Schlosser and Hill survived the trek to safety, reaching We seul du Lents.

Mountain Wilds Albany Jm—Adapateh Albany Evening News Newcemb Essex County Tietrak Times Arthur Heltlos J. T Schlosser Hill

Queen Mary to Hold Court Alone at Windsor

Queen Mary arrives in London from Bognor to her residence at Buckingham Palace for the royal courts this season. King George is not ready to attend the early sessions at Muckingham, delaying his participation in the first courts.

Queen Mary London Neen Mary Bognor Tuckingham Prince Wolil Mc Queon Jorse Girinatir Mucking

Oil Magnate Beilsotf Berth In DC Jail

The oil magnate once heading a large firm was jailed in Washington after laboring through a drug and divine department assignment in the city jail. Major Peak, the jail superintendent, noted oddities in his brief imprisonment. Sinchis, a registered pharmacist with a University of Kitn Any degree, will report to the drug room for duty with sparse shelves and limited drugs available continued on Page 2 Col. As

D.C Marsh Tarry F. Sinclair Kansas Columbia Major Peak Jall Minnus Aradne Nfo Sinchis University of Kitn Any Sinalaie Page & Col

Jacqueline Hogan and William Ty to remarry in Los Angeles

Film actress Jacqueline Hogan and William Ty are to wed again after a lengthy separation. The pair eloped to Mexico nearly two years ago and later separated from her first husband, Robert Cileapie, with a divorce decree finalized yesterday in a Los Angeles court.

Los Angule

Man Stabbed by Own Shears in Shop Accident

Tete Kolinski of West Touston Street, proprietor at the San Antonio Dye Works, was injured when a large pair of shears slipped from his pocket and stabbed his leg and knee. He was taken to Santa Holy infirmary by a passing ambulance after collapsing in the shop.

Tass Biood Tete Kolinski Touston Street Santa Holy Infirmary Kolinski San Antonio J. Burbank Gersdorf

Mussolini Donates Sewing Machines

Local report notes that dignitaries arranged sewing machines as gifts to assist craftspeople. The offer highlights wartime supply aid and support from Italian leadership through a ceremonial donation.

Mussolini Holgena Mary Mar T Anl

Diegel Leads in Britons Open Golf Event

Diegel posts a record 194 at Muirfield after a 196 at Cullling as Teddy Cruickshank follows with 147. Cyril Tolley and Reginald Whirrmler also contend while George Tamenn and Albert Whitstone among others score 16% entries. AV Waters, Abe Mitchell, Archie Compston add strong totals as the British amateur and professional fields push toward final rounds.

Gallant Beolind Diegel GY Bales Trintieh Apn Teddy Cruickshank Mallowing Crui Cyril Tolley Reginald Whirrmler Gootke Youd Hley Ip 4 Ceorge Tamenn Albert Whitioe Treat Utila Ceoring Steetel FAO Yall Muiefield Yarry AV Waters Tata Abe Mitchel Fede Archie Compston

Child Mimics Christ Hangs Self in Ills Turn

A boy reenacted a crucifixion scene inspired by the Jesus story, attempting to hang himself with a rope. He was found conscious after an hour of effort and recovered fully.

Christ Jesus Thobbo Ferguson Bobbie Beans

Cooler Weather Heads Toward City With Chance of Relief

Unsettled cooler conditions approach the city as a weather disturbance forecasts show cloudy skies and a chance of light rain. The Tinsettled comlctions with cooler temperatures are for quarter Bian An te time for Thesday nist Wer Way. Tuesday's outlook includes a high near 60s and a drop in wind from the northeast, with northerly shifts expected later. The forecast notes partial relief later in the day, but overall cool and variable conditions prevail.

Tarbow Stites Weather Bureau

Chief Kilday Appeals Innote To Wright About Hospital Probe

Police chief Kilday writes to Fire and Police Commissioner Wright seeking action as prosecutors prepare a grand jury inquiry into hospital conditions at the city county institution. The investigation follows the death of Lon Vidal after treatment at the hospital, with district attorney and hospital board officials involved in preliminary reviews and autopsy reports.

Witterreck Robert R. Greet Hospital District Court City County Anderson Wright C. M. Chambera Tamar Seoligson Grand Jury Alon Owen W. Rilday CM. Chambers County Wealth J. R. Goodskin Lon Vidal Sumitas Vehentt Goodson Pellcu L. F Anerson Vilal Hoand John J. Cunningham Coneringham

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