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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1929

Page

13

Big Tim flees town over Ruth wedding plans

Ruth Wilson’s wedding day prompts Big Tim to abandon town chasing Maui paradise. He accuses Ruth of breaking norms while she plans to wed despite his threats. Ruth and Selma confront family conflict as the ceremony nears and preparations continue.

Ruth Wilson Big Tim Maui Selma Tath Bin Jose Hemeluin Boenyer Tim Weil Irina Tle Ioad Noree Ruth Belun Abrys

Charles Dickens Visits in U S

A garbled report recounts Charles Dickens visiting the United States, noting his reactions to American manners and culture. The text is largely unreadable but hints at Dickens touring major cities, meeting literary figures, and commenting on social norms.

Fragmentary and Frantic Shoot Dialogue in Duel Lore

A garbled relic recounts a long life shoot duel with lines about left hand defense and a target range expert. Names like Captain Beze and references to Erments, mers, and other figures appear in a jumbled, archaic tone.

Tellve Touis Merthuliones de Pinay Beze Rane Tyers Ibn Ha Lee

Long-eared Pup Calls Out Officers in Harland Incident

A chaotic scene on Congress avenue near the 200 block involved a frightened dog barking and deputies responding. Deputy Davis, JW, and Talbert joined Havin dulc huinen in investigating the commotion and locating the animal’s owner after a neighbor reported a noisy dog and unusual voices.

Ty Sweritt Congress Avenue Harland Davis Walt Talbert Ips Talberh Cinlil Sem Claiie Wim

Remembering a Train Wreck Tale in County History

A garbled reminiscence recalls Chief Harris describing a fading pay night, a family disaster near Musteny county. Joe and Medoie are mentioned with a wagon wreck, a bank by a creek, and a chase after a runaway wagon with wild horses. Auntie warns of danger and a wreck’s aftermath.

Gle Harris Syas Ani Ceifaevregh Musteny County Viet Jennie Fan Joe Medoie Woorpile Magua Joo Ail Joe Vorralal Swith Ed Wood Conon Antonio

Youth Freed on Charge of Trying to Steal Anta

Walter Watson age 18 was freed after a jury in the Ningly fourth District Court found him not guilty on an indictment charging him with attempting to steal an automobile. The case stemmed from an incident March 1 when Watson allegedly helped drive a car from East Sixth Street and was pursued after a chase along Sea Bors Street ending with Watson being captured.

Anta Walter Watson Nherry Ningly-fourth He. U. Bivins Bog East Sixth Street Rayt Geittig Bircay

Superstitions Mark San Antonio Office Building Visions

An odd, fragmentary report discusses superstition around San Antonio office buildings including the Milam Building and the Hail-Voulye tower. It notes rituals and beliefs about kissing, eyeing, and protective rites tied to 13th floors and tower heights, reflecting local fears and urban legends in early 20th century settings.

Padibergian San Antone Invest Han Antonio Milam

New York Woman Seeks Long Lost Brother in Appeal

A New York woman asks a royal promotion officer to help locate her brother Charles William Campbell, missing fifteen years. Campbell, adopted and moved from New York state twelve years ago, has no current address, leaving her to seek assistance from authorities to establish contact.

New York Charles William Camebell Ant Louie Mie Tin Campbell Spi York Campbell New York State Miss Campbell Antione Koowing Hera

New Tariff and the Pocketbook

Photographs show how the new tariff measure will hit households. Potatoes rise by a penny per pound, sugar up two cents, meat up two to four cents per pound, signaling a notable budget impact for families.

Family Sleeps As Home Is Moved In San Antonio

A 40 ton, 24 room San Antonio house is moved from 21 Augusta Street to a new site with the family asleep inside. The Wareest frame building, one of the era’s peculiar moves, is being relocated by Guaranteed Wrecking rm Moving Co with house services and rollers in place. Mrs A W Youldsld, owner, tends to chores during the operation as the house shifts on wheeled rollers and service piqots are reconnected.

Kitchee San Antoni ME Dyal Wrreking Rm Moving Company Mila Attraction Mioysist Augusta Street Snain Hans

Emma Jean Mead Captures Dogs Pulling Cart Like Teks

Emma Jean Mead at 404 Queen Anne Court notes dogs pulled a cart similar to Teks. She describes the Bulldogs as strong yet reluctant workers, likening them to a horse. The narrative emphasizes the dogs’ resistance to labor and the unconventional comparison.

Emma Jean Mead Queen Anne Court Teks Tels

San Antonio Crowned Winter Playground of the World

Prominent claim that San Antonio deserves the title of winter playground of America. It touts mild summers, abundant golf and tennis, pools, artesian waters, and extensive boating, fishing, camping, and nearby beaches. The city offers diverse recreation year round with many fly-in fields for planes and a culture that even includes cricket and Sob Tong.

San Atonio America San Antonio San Ansonio Yampa Colorado Springs Hollywood United States Tezas Half Coast Suy Tod Earl Uyort San

Retired after 30 years Sergéant Vetter honors service

Sergéant Vetter, a Medical Corps non commissioned officer, retires after 30 years of duty. He served at Station Hospital Park Sai Trouston and witnessed unit size drop from 40 to 27 and patient numbers rise from 2000 to 4914 during wartime. He was a charter member of the Non-Commissioned Officers Club and held a key role in hospital development. He returns home to Ran Auitell.

Trobmien Hugene Vettel Lins Mercer Staion Houpilth Park Sai Trouston Bas Henry Lacery Pfytifs Seraiges Hemy Vetter Respitnig Agzil Lols Twenlie Pal Yttien Hogyitnd Ane Ily Sergent Vetter Espress Matic Auitell

Fragmentary report on boy’s injury and missing child case

A fragmentary OCR text describes a boy struck by a thrown stone during a street incident and a missing child investigation. The account mentions a head injury to a 10 year old and references a jury report and authorities reviewing the case as part of the ensuing inquiry.

Truck Bean Cargo Reported Stolen

A truck carrying beans was reported stolen from Mathot Plaza in Irving, Texas. The incident involved a theft of $900 worth of eligible beans, with authorities pursuing leads on the vehicle and suspect(s).

Hank Tuveta van Linton Mathot Plaza Webb Irving Tesas Renarinil

Lost gavel reported by Mrs Lewis Em Beck

A damaged notice describes the loss of a prized gavel once carved from timber tied to a Washington family legacy in Fingland. The article notes the gavel was present at a recent event and cites Mrs. Lewis Em Beck of 1420 Me Cwllowed Avenue as a contact, with unclear details about the circumstances or next steps.

Lewis Em Beck Washington Fingland Kroms-York

Baby and bulldog pull routine sparks family dinnertime

A muddled local note recounts how a bulldog trained by Mr and Mrs Ben Carlton Mendy motivates a child to do chores. Emma Jean’s mother explains the dog helps keep the household on schedule, though the idea started as a joke and led to burnt steaks and a busy routine.

Teks Ben Carlton Mendy Queen Anne Wille Emma Tuan Mead Baby Emma Jean

Concrete Society Members Close Convention Here

Members of the Tex Concrete association and related industries concluded their semi annual convention at the Gunter Monday night. Officers named include lan Vrewne of Toning as president and Mark Detering of Honytont with Fort Worth residents John and Clase among active officers.

Tex Concrete [Endacts Association Associated Industries Louis Gunter Lintel Arestolan Vrewne Toning Mark Detering Honytont John &, Clase Fort Worth Seuralney Isan

Pet Coyote Escape Reported in Los Angeles

Flores of Pecos and Hypna iota reported to police Tuesday a coyote escaped from a chain and ran away during the night, prompting a local wildlife alert.

L.A Flores Pecos

Freight rate changes eyed for 100 communities

The San Antonio freight bureau reports that the railroad commission will consider new freight rate changes at Thursday’s regular monthly meeting. A representative from San Antonio business groups says the commission plans to adopt rates matching those set by the Interstate Commerce Commission, arguing that the current state rate is void.

Thanges Weenesias Railreni Commission U. S. Tarkett San Antonin Freight Burgati le Boteresty Sin Auetenia Tuen Pawkelt Camaltsstor Wold Thi Teratale Commerce Commission

Mrs Sanders Rites Held After Funeral Services

Funeral services for Mrs Matilda Sanders aged 67 were held Thursday afternoon at the Beare DG Baptist Church with Rev William Joyners pastor in charge. She died at Melens and Surgical hospital. Survived by Lucson, Laurence Santers of San Antonio and Wingid Sociters of Tort Arthur, and one daughter Meg Leosara Ston hart.

Sanders Serviers Mra Matilda Sanders Fursday Beare DG Baptist Chimeh Wiliam

Birthday notices from Morrison and Manolm area

A set of birthday notices lists individuals including Marquis Pope, L¢ Carre and Robertson with ages around 21 to 52. Locations referenced include 52 Weat Knge Highway, Morrison and 154 Warwhel Boulevard in Manolm. The notices appear to be a collection of personal acknowledgments from local residents.

Marquis Pope Meights Place Weat Knge Morrison Houlevard Manolm ‘Robertson Ruileson Steed Jk, Williame Ti Cenehy Airtel

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