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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1929

Page

7

Majestic Beauty Contest Seeks Galveston Crown

Majestic theater launches beauty contest to select Mas San Antonio for the International Pageant of Pulchritude in Galveston. Preliminary rounds run nightly May 20 to May 24. Final on May 27 with 18 to 25 year old unmarried contestants. prizes include 2000 grand title, 1000 first, 500 second, 38 third, and expenses for the winner and chaperone.

Enteleg Majestic Theater Galveston Majeartic Theater Miag San Antonio The Majestic Wisner Mies Dan Intonio Isa Universe

Frontier riders chase legendary Texas miles in old days

A long reminiscence recalls frontier horse riding feats from San Marcos to Beeville covering about 125 miles in a single day and night. R. J. Jennings, a San Antonio cattleman, rode 17 hours with only brief stops, while others like Leroy Flindes and tem mings are noted in memories of cattle trails and early South Texas life. Separate items report a choking infant, a Kerrville snake incident, and local ranch business deals and birthday celebrations.

Lexa Ocen San Marcos Hatvillé R. J. Jennings Vow of San Antonio San Marcoe Beeville Jennings Seguin Middleville Old Groytown Jenitings Coul Ny Hent Mr. Temmings Hed Weisen Kuttsis South Texas

Silent on nts future echoed by Ellas Unite figures

May 14 report from our bureau notes General Dinlurea Ellas United asserts future policy remains unclear. Papermen were told nothing definitive about any forthcoming action from President Emilie Portas Gil, leaving analysts unsure of next moves.

Mpfxico Dinlurea Ellas Chiputteper Castle Emilie Portas Gil

Rattler Bites Alls Expert at Bronx Zoo

Charles B. Sosdes, head keeper at the Bronx Zoo, died at Good Samaritan Hospital Suffern N Y from a rattlesnake bite suffered while caring for snakes on Tum Mountain. Pant Snyder, a companion, was bitten when the snake struck his hand. despite serum injections the venom proved fatal.

New York Meg Charles B. Sosdes Brox Zoo Raymond L. Ditmars Good Samaritan Hospital Suffern Snyder Pant Snytwo

School Boys Aid Search For Missing Duane Rowe

Atlantic Tennessee May 14. The Atlantic school will dismiss to help find Duane Rowe missing since Sunday after going to a pasture to pick flowers for his mother. About three hundred people searched in rain all day and into the night for the 10 year old, believed drowned in Troublesome Creek near the pasture. A mark on the creek bank near violets may be from the boy’s shoe.

Atlantic Atlantic School Duane Rowe MeKen Dunne

Heiress Dilli Voli to Marry Italian Prince Gerriti

US in NSW Haven Conn reports engagement between Miss Dilli Voli daughter of Air Mrs Poli of New Viveu and Marquis Gerriti son of Princess Theresa Corlagia of Italy. Poli, former theater magnate who sold 20 theaters to Fox for 26 million dollars, is now retired after arriving in the country as a poor boy.

Nsw Haven Conn Florence Dilli Voli Air Poli New Viveu Marquis Gerriti Theresa Corlagia Italy Fox ‘Cheaters Dorporation

Banker to Oppose Minneapolis Mayor

Minneapolis May 14 03 In the primary election banker George FE Teach and William FB Kunge faced a crowded field including one woman as they sought mayoral victory in a race to a fifth term. Incomplete unofficial returns show Teach and Kunge leading a large slate of candidates.

Minneapolis George FE. Teach Tern Willam FB. Kunge Hacker

Army Orders at Washington May 14 Postings of Colonels and Majors

A May 14 military orders list details of visiting officers and staff assignments across Chicago Washington Fort Leavenworth and other locations. Names include Colonels Patrick W. Gainey Q. Ms Campbell and William Nave Major Clifford Corbin Brigadier George Harrison and Gen Edward Riordan among others. Mentions training and staff school postings at Fort Leavenworth the Naval Academy and University of Kentucky with several corps and department assignments.

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Indicted Florida governor ally in broad corruption ring case

A grand jury returned re indictments against former Florida governor and several aides in a major alleged corruption ring. Named figures include Julian Ding of Tampa an attorney and former head at the ring, Madeline Teah Barwell secretary, Mateo Mir and Rimidine Dominguez of Campa, with others from Fort Myers and nearby areas. Resignations and transfers accompany the case as officials move to new posts or roles.

Jacksonville Fla Teehulen Caton Baptist Campa Wal Eelinol Fort Monsatonth Fenininges Derkert Bixen Rick Theodore K. Dunn Fort Benting Philippine Department John Hall Fort Mettherson Gin University of Poupsstvania Philadelphia

Burglar Steals Jewelry Worth 2600 in Chicago

In Chicago on May 14 a thief dubbed the second rlers burglar entered an Andrew W. Anderson residence via a second floor window with a ladder and stole jewelry valued at 2600 dollars from Anderson's wife and daughter Elizabeth. He wore a bathrobe, spoke with the women, pocketed items, and left wearing the robe and coat.

Chicago Andrew W. Anderson Chdahy Packing Company Bors Anderson Elizabeth

General Motors Trade-Ins Expand Used Car Supply

The article notes that most cars on today’s roads are used or second vehicles for families needing multiple autos. GM dealers’ trade-ins create unused transportation at low cost, offering a wide range of body types and styles. GMAC Payment Plan aids purchases.

General Motors

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