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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1929

Page

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Nationalized vs Private Power Sparks Canadian Rail and Electrical Debate

The piece analyzes cries for wealth sharing and government ownership. It cites Trevelyan on Canada’s privately funded railways nationalized successfully. It notes Ontario power projects straddling public and private sectors and questions who truly profits from infrastructure.

America Trevelyan Toronto Niagara Atote Ontario Singita Falls

Weather Update for Regions and Teams

A garbled weather blurb mentions Sunday and Saturday forecasts for southern and northern regions with mentions of Hawt Tean and Sheenn Weat Teans. It notes moderate freshness in Routhe fairings and mentions Crotty and north oarilons. The fragment is unclear but hints at weekend conditions and athletic associations.

Nan Antonia Vichuipx Antarday Alpht Monde Fenparnéaen Crotty

Woman Fights Off Strangler During Terror Night

Mrs Quintorra awakened by screams as a prowler entered her home. Neighbors armed and vigilant, including W G Brown of 812 Weller Street, chased the intruder away after brief confrontations around 12:30 AM. The incident marks the third attempted entry, with the woman’s alarm ending the threat each time.

Tipe Quintrers Quintorra W. G Brown Weller Street Bond Quinterra Trown

Brackenridge High Cadets End Year Rifle Inspection

Girls sponsoring the R O T C unit at Brackenridge High School led Friday’s final weekly rifle inspection of the year. The cadets faced a calm review as the fair sponsors supervised the drill without the usual reprimands. Cadet parade planned for MT. C.

Brackenridge High School MT. C

Woman's Club Withdraws From Federation Over Representation

The Woman's Club, a longtime member of the General Federation of Women's Clubs since 1908, voted unanimously to withdraw from the District State and General Federation. It leaves five years of committee service and seeks proper representation, noting current dues and lack of voting delegates. The club has about 600 members but only two representatives, with calls to six or eight. The action aims to prompt federation reconsideration, with continuation on page 2.

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Backenridge High cadets reviewed by Comely Colleens

Comely Colleens conduct inspection of Backenridge High School cadets in a year end review. The battalion, led by cadet officers, faced a formal Mothers’ Night inspection with 20 inviting mothers present as sponsors.

Backenridge High School Bavi Brackentilgeigh School T. G Kridny Marni Eaders Rota Aponsara

Poultry Raisers Plan Hen Relief Action in Chicago

Poultry raisers convene in Chicago on May 11 to map relief plans for hens. They cite crowded housing, poor ventilation and lighting as harming chickens and delaying work, questioning what the young birds will become under such conditions.

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Tetanus Strikes San Antonio Area In Weekend Toll

A second tetanus death occurred in San Antonio with Joe Movinito age 6 from 14 Tungetal Street and his mother treated after a slight infection. Idia Car, a daughter of Mr and Mrs Calla, at 2020 Guadalupe Street, contracted tetanus after stepping on a rusty wall. Tack Cates, 1, of 516 Crosby Street, received serum for tetanus. Ernest Streight, 9, of 9 North Front Street, stepped on broken glass and received tetanus antitoxin as a precaution.

Deen Tetanie Arerk San Anehony Sotualay Norning Joe Movinito Maric Keernal Tungetal Street Robert 1 Howital Tack Cates Crosby Street Ernest Streight North Frio

Australia Premier Presses Young Plan in London Talks

In London, Australian Premier meets British Prime Minister Baldwin to discuss the Young Plan in the context of postwar reparations. The dialogue centers on securing agreement and progressing international cooperation.

Australia Young London Bruce Baldwin

Amarillo Hotel Fire Kills Many as Dreadful Blaze Rages

A devastating fire at the historic Amarillo hotel claimed multiple lives and left several guests injured. Authorities identified victims including Mond Court, Hie uiboe vieting, and Birdie Rhodes, with many more missing or burned. Rescue crews battled flames as guests fled, aided by firefighters on the scene and police who secured the area. The building, once a landmark, was heavily damaged with the cause still under investigation.

Texas Tovay Haremond Court Detroit Cola Durbh Hulfalo” Atchison Bharuiwel Penny Catt Molin Dave Vilting Mins Birdie Rhodes Wis Indent Den Weres Ye Weluhel Gainesville Anille Sam Scote

San Antonio business leaders plan trip to invite Portes Gil

Porter Whaley and a delegation from the San Antonio chamber fly to Mexico City to invite President Portes Gil to attend the Prosperity Month celebration in San Antonio this summer. They left Winburn for Brownsville and will depart Sunday morning for Mexico City. An audience with Gil is scheduled for Monday afternoon. The celebration centers on the opening of the new Greater Majestic theater and office building.

Porter Whaley Chamber of Commerce San Antonio Nomentrday Mexico City Portes Gil Winburn Brownsvile Gil Greater Majestic Theater

War Secretary Heads to Pacific Coast for Training Center

Secretary of War visits San Antonio to inspect Ranialph field, home to air corps training, then departs Kelly Field for Randolph fold projects. Officials say building construction will begin soon and complete rapidly as feasible. Pilot Lieutenant J. Moitlund leads convoy.

San Antonio Ranialph Field Air Corpa Training Center Kelly Finld Flent Lyeut Leiter J.moitlund

Bootleg Puts Scion in Insane Ward

May day confusion surrounds Clarke Dean son of a broker. He is committed to a psychiatric hospital for observation after a reported incident linked to bootleg activities. His mother seeks to keep details secret while doctors pursue evaluation.

Scion Chivagu May Thay Meraht Swaniner Dinta Clarke Midoses Phrug Seeborger Tad Hoor Gisychopsiate Hospital

Forest Fires Rage Across Northern Manitoba

A spate of forest fires devastates Northern Manitoba in a dry spell with little rainfall. Firefighting crews and settlers battle advancing flames near Prince Albert area and along routes to Sarketebes, amid evacuations and damaged property.

Manitoba Winnipeg Mana Foresta Nnl Lion Mituba Sarketebeswan Prince Albert

Mrs Gene Tunney Undergoes Appendicitis Operation

Mrs Gene Tunney, former Holy Tavern, underwent an appendicitis operation. Reported to be improving after noon, the condition was serious earlier with doctors We and Fritz Moxey performing the operation under prompt intervention by two Therin specialists.

Uriost Tals Gene Tunney Holy Tavern

Church Absolves Itself of Blame for Defalcation

In Memphitis Mississippi the home infusion board of the Southern T hiptint church was cleared of charges of loss of confidence after its treasurer embezzled over 100000 dollars. An effort to dissolve the board by merging it with the foreign missions board and creating a new Southern Nap iat Board of Missions failed at the convention.

Mempitis Sinod Stat O Unt Foreign Mission Board Southern Napiat

Opening Orleans Cotton Is Steady

New Orleans market report notes steady cotton opening with scattered bids and quotes across months including January and March figures. trading activity shows cautious interest as merchants assess supply conditions amid varied futures terms.

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Murder by train wheels shocks San Antonio murder case

In San Antonio a second murder case emerges as Taccia Ferreira of Monterey Mexico is said to have been robbed killed and dumped beneath a moving train to fake an accident Police say Ferreira who traveled with a bodyguard had feared Detroit interests would kill him and disappeared after boarding a train for Monterey His body was found near the Leon crossing trestle with about 300 dollars missing and a brutal end to his journey confirming foul play in a crime tied to an international crook ring

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Weather forecast shows cloudy skies this weekend

The United States Weather Bureau predicts a cloudy weekend for San Antonio with partly cloudy periods. Temperatures will rise slightly to around 78 degrees on Saturday, with Sunday’s highs near 80 and night lows around 70.

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