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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1929

Page

20

GARRY BIG LOMO OF FREIGHT TP 10

A fragmentary Universal Service item notes the air freighter Zeppelins, the Grol Zepperky, on its second American flight, promising record cargo capacity and fastest cargo haul to America. It lists a mixed crew of eight nationalities and a diverse cargo, including pearls, jewelry, paintings, and leather goods, to be delivered to Chicago Zoo Gardens, with other items shipped elsewhere.

Universal Service Borlin America Syracuse Pawertman Grermengic Ministry Hopag Zippelia Company Zoological Gardens of Chicago Anit Treghangs Heubeng Elemiap McKage

Zeppelin aims for shortest route on trans Atlantic flight

Dr Hugo Nekener of the Great Zeppelin announces a planned trans Atlantic flight aiming for the shortest route by the great circle. He says weather looks good for a quick trip and notes the route may avoid Bermuda, though final decision awaits takeoff.

Sorden Hugo Nekener Bermuda

Woman Books Zen Passage

May 14 in Gerony The Genf Zeypelin office sees Mrs Mary Fierce of New York City, a 30 year old woman, arrive with her husband and maid. She inquires about a ticket and pays the 2000 asked to embark on a crossing to America, entering the offices unprotested.

Gerony Genf Zeypelin America Mary Fierce New York City Pletec Ian Thay Hesebadlfeur Zewpelin Cnik

Killer hired to run school

Renton Mi May 14 Floyd Mh Wilson former teacher and candidate for regional office was found guilty of murdering Kartes Aitelason in the district where Cohan was loading. Wilson received twenty years in prison. Evidence showed the victim was shot in the back while Wat gon pleaded self defense. The case led to turmoil after the teacher whipped three of Utitchny enn’s four children. The board of directors of the school sparred over hiring after the trial.

Renton Floyd Mh Wilson Reginnauire Way Kartes Aitelason Selon Cohan Way Flewax Wen Pruidence Murbason Watgon Texcler Utitchnyenn Schenal Aspicier

Boy slips on log and drowns at Lake Dallas

Denton Texas May 14. Up report: Jesse Anderson age 10 drowned while fishing with a companion on Lake Dallas. Their boat overturned and the youth clung to a log as a heavier object tipped and fell, causing the drowning incident.

Denton Texas Jesse Anderson Lake Dallas Aria Maxter

Blast Kills Girl Nine and Injures Five at Mo Explosion

A nine year old girl was killed and five persons were seriously injured when a blast wrecked a softball rink at a ball field in JowwpH Missouri on May 14 1943. The explosion occurred after a ball hit the rink, drawing a crowd.

Windmill Plane Completes Two Hour Flight Across America

A strange winded plane finished America’s longest fleet flight by landing near Philadelphia after about two hours aloft. The odd autogyro, with four whirling blades, drew curiosity as it crossed the sky and was displayed at Langley Field during a National Advisory Committee meeting.

Universal Servict Wasilington 1. C America Leth Philadelpha Langley Weronaithes

Flaming Untamed at Luing Well Fire Rages Over Crevice

A large fire at the Luing Well No. 1 Dompa field forced workers to battle flames for hours. The well blew in Monday morning, draining an estimated 6 to 20 thousand barrels, with flow from a lower formation crevice. Fire officials reported 46 hours to extinguish and lines of electric power near the site were cut to prevent spread. The blaze affected surrounding tents and derricks as crews worked to limit damage in the No. Clyde-Smith area.

Shel) Oil Company Moe Accordite Yale Lowet Anton Bruner Ciel Alngla Che Theuner Fd Schroeder Schroeder Derrick Ware

Blast at Tex oil field sparks deadly inferno

Reported blast at a Tex oil field ignited a blazing gas well. Gasser, a Phillips company, suffered a major fire with spectators and workers evacuated as crews fought the blaze from a distance. A small crew remained with injuries described as nonfatal. authorities pursued safety barriers and containment.

Roag Phillips’ Company Gasser Cis Tieber Tere Pavia Joni Night

Divorce Case Between Mrs and Man Ends Anew

A cryptic OCR fragment reports a divorce battle dating back to January 1 1012 with a couple named Ver Nin Van Winkle and A daughter Macs. The text mentions a wife seeking separation amid an absent husband and a daughter testifying, though many names and details are garbled.

Man Sentenced for Sanity Test Over Postal Embezzlement

A Leavenforth court fined and ordered a sanity examination for a man charged with embezzling funds from the San Antonio post office. Judge LDe al West imposed the sentence after evidence showed the accused forged and cashed checks totaling over a thousand dollars. A psychiatrist, Cxamine [hs ran, was ordered to evaluate the defendant.

Scuscoren Leavenforth Prinon Lde al West Th. T. WN. Gondaon San Antonio

Blame Shields for College Riot Des Moines May 14

A chaotic report details a riot at Des Moines College prompted by distrust of President Shields. It describes university domination by the Baptist faction, calls for his removal, and notes faculty and student support for fundamentalist reforms.

Des Mohnes Xale Mojacs Ulieh T. T Mabie Dell Tottale Ahr Tr. Shield N& Tle Taptist Libre Union

Dictatorship Criticized At Des Moines University

A Des Moines University protest denounces Dr. Wheelas J. Shields over his bid for dictatorial control and the purged faculty. The article notes student opposition to his attempts to claim authority and the university’s history of educational integrity amid campus turmoil.

Fred Wrigit Sineny Toqeuare Fariows Fetwilual Wayman Cana United States de. Shields Vics Moines University Honessul Somecane Cho Biely Sétmamatentes

Lanier Pupils Hear Graduation Plans At Commencement

Eighth grade at Sidney Lanier Junior School will be guest of honor at the senior school department graduation exercises. Principal speaker will be Joe Brewer of San Antonio. Senior graduates listed include Ramon Valazar and Poly Villareal among others. ceremony set for May 2 in the school auditorium with Alvaro Rodriquez to respond for the chess club.

Sidney Lanier Hetor Ysnel W. Runde Indore Bringipal Loftin Hey T Cornett At & Pom Welerday Jeo Brewer Nan Antonio Board of Editcrs Alvaro Roduikuex Jeo Santhez Manet Tuiz Walter Colsine Ton Railrignes Wai Flerman Rippin Fron Peinting Alvar Budrignen Pete Mendiola Willin Velesinx Ramon Valazar Piol Villareal Abelardo Devales Wharle Wikhuen Bert

Youth Drowns During Play in Seattle Lake Incident

In Seattle Wah area a Japanese boy, Akira Matthews, 7, drowned after his craft drifted near a ship mooring rope by a dry dock. His companion, 5, Abu Anwino, attempted rescue but could not reach him as bystanders pulled the body from the water. Fire department aided the recovery for over an hour.

Seattle Wah Lot Matthews Guyide Abu Anwino Noe Linkerley Lake Uuiou Rinse Yen Akira Matthews Smate Bute Ae White Water Watch & Hole

Texas Scouts Sail June 1 for International Camp

Thirteen scouts and leaders from Ellington local council of Boy Scouts depart by train for the international camp at Fimborre Harbor. About 50,000 Top Stouly from 42 Dallas will join the two week event to celebrate the twenty first anniversary of the movement and honor Sir Herbert Thaden Towell who founded the encampment.

Fowston Enwlan Efonston Boy Scout Hopert Thaden Towell

Detectives Seek San Saba Man Missing for Week

Detectives search for a San Saba man missing for a week after he left San Antonio on March 7 with his wife and a gun, cashing a $717 check shortly before departure. Local authorities note no contact since, with investigations led by Chief Demty Sheriet and Peters from Autoon.

Breten Vince Gadishich Gunenheim Sameans

Turbulent New York Markets Close Mixed Amid Rates News

A volatile session in New York stocks saw uneven moves as bond yield signals and shifting federal rate expectations created a choppy trading day. Major sectors fluctuated with tech and industrials leading the tentative turn, while some blue chips tumbled on profit and policy concerns.

Oriental Ball for Tourists Stirs Turkey

A 19th century report details a Turkish Oriental ball held to entertain visitors. Guests enjoyed kaspian wine and music while local hosts distributed water pipes and traditional dishes, amid lively social mix and reported curiosities.

Turkey Cuistas Fane Marta Elddlenty

GA Produce Trade Report Amid Market Delays

Market notes show fruit and vegetable trading in Georgia with delays caused by weather. Prices cited include Tamarins Mele AU 1.73 per bushel, and berries at 40 cents per denon, with freight and ship arrivals at Atkaneax Street market.

Growene Geiers Na Cori Tamarins Eesaes Feporagl Florlea Woultys Exis Field Camon Rein

Market Prices and Fruit Basket Quotation List

A fragmented OCR listing commodity prices and wholesale quotations from a market page. It details fruits vegetables and staples with prices per bushel, crate, pound, or dozen, naming items such as grapes, apples, lettuce, peppers, cucumbers, squash, beans, tomatoes, and greens, alongside miscellaneous market notes and vendor terms.

Ghuowles Lew Herkier Burne Erate Carentan Ceniy Redty Pinte Rita Rusin Polatnes Taier Commisston Belicioim Borda Thapounma Erie Blackhertics Allrimbers Canta Okra Florida

Spud Shipping Reaches Peak in 1920s Harvest Era

The United States Department reports peak potato shipping projections across Reviculti districts and Iowan regions. Harvest timing spans December to June with planting starting in January. Market demand and yields show rising acreage and improved conditions, though regional disruptions and pricing fluctuations persist.

United States Department Reviculti Bureau of Agricultural Remomba DIMEN Iowan IveHork Fail Mates Alstin Voratuta Tin Urnree Valley Benmrace Weneral Jether Mart Inpina Bri Ender Notmaak Randitiona Oray WGC Mirbu Kron

Woman Saves 7-Year-Old From Fire in Kitchen Heroics

In Baltimore on May 14 a woman saved a seven year old during a blaze in a home on Bank Rodensteed Street. Both children were in the kitchen when flames trapped them. The guardian shielded the child, sustaining burns to hands and arms, and a municipal ambulance took her to hospital for treatment.

Baltimore Mes Cecelia Decheare Bank Rodensteed Ltrs

Wheeling Ends 5 Cent Fare Amid Transit Changes

Wheeling's five cent fare disappeared as the Wheeling Traction Company raised fares and introduced new ticket options. The abrupt change offered ten tickets for 50 cents or eight cents cash per fare, signaling a modernization of the city transit system.

Wheeling W. Va Wheeling Tractor Company Mt Ghene

Boy Pleads Guilty in Auto Killing Case

An 18 year old, identified as Walter Tian, pleaded guilty in a vehicle related homicide case in a Petalima court. Details describe the auto killing and the defendant’s surrender and admission of guilt.

Boy Banta Rosa Maggda Tames Rehardson

Wheat market trends in Canada and Chicago amid snow

Snow in Canada delays prairie wheat movement as prices wobble. Chicago futures show firm opening and steady liquidation, with reports of 50 000 bushels sold and US grain prices affected by North American conditions. Officials note rains and snow influence and buyers weigh new crop outlook.

Camidily Velit Bray Enacare Meisiars Catty Downs Chicago Canada Eala Matelure Eurevasts Eirallne Reli¢E Tenkahe Jn North Dakota Leta Tony Cate Neep Michele

TEXAS YOUTHS FALL TO WACK IN DARING PRANK

Texas youths Teru Balines Bonnie Urell Alvi Pat terse of Gleburn climbed a cliff at Nightcliffe on the Hoeque river after a rock slide. Police halted the prank when one youth fell and was saved by a tree rope ward. The trio spent three hours on the cliff before being escorted home.

Wwriserdal Wree Toby Balines Bonnie Urell Alvi Patterse Gleburn Nighcliff Che Notin

Fragmentary OCR Note From Lowell College Item

A fragmentary OCR note mentions names such as Farward Chithin and Thomas Dalton. It hints at a meeting or inquiry involving a Mire dlelie Invi and a baseball hair. The text references St Johns lnsgittal and Dilton seated for a Cracti ari Wrokey, with unclear context.

Lowell Noes Thoma Dalton St. John’s Dilton Frager

Postmaster Held on Federal Liquor Charge

CAPA California May 1. Postmaster Neil at Hopn Valley faces federal liquor charges. He is accused of theft and possession of whiskey and wine. The case proceeds in the local Sacramiento court.

Capa Cabl Rnaman Neil Jostmonster Anil Getorasine Hopn Valley Jnawer Odecal Court Sacramiento Galen Neil Trea

Cow Gives Birth to Four Calves at Ashland Farm

In Ashland Wisconsin a cow gave birth to four healthy calves on Mop 14. The heifers and one bull calf weighed in around 19 pounds, with farm observers noting the unusual litter. Local ranchers and veterinarians inspected the newborns and expect strong milk production from the dam.

Ashland Wis Mike Gealik

Monty's Collegian-tAdr transit note in Commerce Bt

A brief transit snippet notes a move toward Transiter bal on the Commerce Street block, with 10 W marked nearby. The entry reads like a clipped street diary line from a Monty era ledger, referencing a local site or institution named Collegian-tAdr.

Dare Wenceeday Commerce Monty tAdr

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