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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1929

Page

11

Patriotic Parade Leads City Officials in Memorial Day Observance

The annual Memorial Day parade will march Thursday led by the Hevond Diviston with attachments joining as it proceeds from Courthallreet and Avenue to Santa Rosa, Commerce, and South Alamo Streets, ending at the National Cemetery. Military contingents include the Twenty third Infantry band, Battery C of the Twenty fifth Field Artillery, and a motor police escort. City officials G. M. Chambera and others will follow, with Bexar county officials, firemen, veterans groups, auxiliaries, and school child organizations in order of march. After the service, attendees will proceed to the cemetery for ceremonies by the American War Mothers.

Hevond Diviston Nek Ry Burke Bexar County Fireman's Band United Warp Veterans K. Oo. GC Ordiport Grand Army of the Rew United Spanish War -Vet Erans Vetera Foreign Wara the Americans Legion Patriotic Organizationa J.G. Serran Fire Department Tast Aolt Courthalrett South

Tunney Breach Suit Costs Half a Million

Stamford Connecticut May 20 attorney for James J Dunney announced he was hired to represent the retired heavyweight champion in a $500000 breach of promise suit filed by Mrs Katherine King Mogarty of New York. The response will address Mogartys claim that Tunney proposed to her and later married Polly Lauder. The answer is not due until June 24 after Tunney was ordered to appear.

Stamford Conn Cummings Democratic National Superigk Ab Bhdgewort James J Gene” Dunnes Katherine King Mogarty New York Tunney Woere Polly Lauder

Cotton Choppers Move to North Laborers Needed

The United States farm labor bureau reports a northward movement of cotton choppers led by J R Marelin from Rus an Texas. Laborers will be sent from San Antonio Wednesday afternoon if weather permits. The Genoa Valley cotton job and northern movement are under way, with this year's migration earlier than last year.

Saya J R. Marelin United States Farm Labor Bureau Rusan Texas San Antonio Rilo Gennde Valley

Junior League Aims to Add 30000 for Hospital Fund

With Majestic Theater opening night sales, Junior League projects 20000 to 30000 extra for the children’s hospital fund. The Majestic management donates the entire gross proceeds from available tickets for the event, under President Mrs. John Mavsetach’s direction.

Greater Majestic Theater Junior Lasagne Children's Hospital Majestic Johm Mévsetach

Debaters Open in Money Crime Case Involving Tourist

Final arguments will be heard by the Ninety-fourth District court Wednesday afternoon in a case where two men are accused of taking 36002 from a winter tourist Alex Rierson of Minnesota in January. The case began before Special Judge Charles J. Guithews a week ago, with Louis Schlessinger representing and claiming he defended the men Walter Uumlin and Ben Arden and posted a $500 bond forfeited. He also claims he promised Judge Dave Watson $1000 for help in the defense. Lamar Berligson, a strict attorney, tendered the money to the court.

Ninety-fourth District Court Alex Rierson Wminnecoto Charles J. Guithews Louis Schlessinger Walter Uumlin Ben Arden Schlessinger

Soviet Cabinet Re-Elected by Central Committee

All members of the Soviet cabinet were re elected today by the central executive committee. Premier Rekoy and foreign minister Thitcherin remain in place as the cabinet is confirmed at the committee's opening session.

OSCOW IHS Ronneit People'a ‘Commissara Rengrens of Soviets Rekoy Georges Thitchering Loréign Raintater

Will Rogers Engages Fans With Wedding Gift Flurry

In Pittsburgh this May, crowds mocked and celebrated the entertainer Will Rogers as his engagement buzz grew. Photographers and papers followed him, predicting a quiet wedding while noting the dearth of gifts he received. Rogers joked about carving sets and dinnerware he might miss, while fans and critics debated his savvy as a businessman.

Pittsburgh Ford Jord Will Rogers

Plane power failure halts long flight at Los Angeles

Herbert J. Fahy, testing for Lockheed, held aloft nearly twenty hours before a light failure forced him to land. Metropolis airport kept lights on while other planes cleared the field for safety. Fahy began early morning ascent aiming to surpass the Roosevelt Field record of 45 hours 32 minutes 21 seconds, but darkness ended the attempt.

Los Angeles Los Angeles Metropolitan Airport Herbert J. Faby Metropolitan Wawil Invel _ Fahy Martin Yeagen Roosevelt Field Lockheed Aircraft, Company Allel Fuhy

Trade Plans For Texas Progue Month Celebration

The committee met at Porter Whaley’s chamber office to discuss reduced railroad rates for the Texas Progue Month celebration from June 12 to July 16. Officials from the three rail lines serving San Antonio and celebration leaders agreed on round trip fares at one third the one way rate for Texas points, with various return limits extended through late June. Railroads involved included M K and T, Southern Pacific and Missouri Pacific.

Porter Whaley Chamber of Commerce Tuckey Antonio Texas San Antonio Trainy Merking Bon Antowie Aly de Rin Temple Rio Grande Valley

Negro fined for affray on crowded street car

Arthix Winn 29 black man of 313 Victoria Street was fined after a street car fracas on Haunton Street between Broadway and Alaina Plaza. Paul Gutierrez and Enrique Gonanley testified, with Gutierrez and Gonzal acquitted while Winn was fined.

Haunton Street Broadway Alaina Plaza Arthix Winn Victoria Street Benis Paul Gutierrez Tim Crown Tean- Taony Corporation Wourt Ong Worm Cramp Winn Gutierrez Dows Enrique Gonanley G. B. Conn Dave Wwlls Philip Montalho Gonzal

Burial of Rogers in San Diego Prominent rabbleman rites

Funeral services for Emanuel W. Trozers, called a prominent rabbleman, will be held in San Diego Lexax. Emanuel Troxers Sr. died at a San Antonio hospital. Survived by his parents, wife Reedlin Rogers, three sons Gilbert Barnest Lans, a daughter Enna, one brother Henry Rogers, and four sisters Susie Ibanez Emma Gonzatest and Tonora Lizzie Rogers of Laredo Texas.

Rogers San Diego Lexax Emanuel W. Trozers Emaanual Troxers -Sr San Antonio Emanuel Rogers Rewletin G. Rogers Gilbert, Barnest Lans Rogers Enna Rogers Man Diogu Cexay Utenry DP. Rogers Mra Tuliny R. Ibanez Susie Reimbert Emma Lt Gonzatest Tonora Nce Lizzie Rogers Laredg

Thief Steals Milk From Porch In Small Town

A local thief took the milk left on a porch in a morning incident. George Melee of 110 West Grim street reported the loss, noting he needed the cream for breakfast. Police were notified and are investigating the porch theft.

George Melee Grimeres Place Grocere Wilk Wedoeaday

Missing Yacht Sighted Off San Diego Bay

A May report from San Diego states the five day overdue yacht Savit Alpha was sighted about seven to five miles north of San Diego after a radio message from Coast Guard Cutter Tamron’s Capt. Alber Neleon dispelled a tearful vault of rumors.

San Diego

State Bar Meet Aims to Study Courts in June

Ay Keeling and Avelin, chairmen of the Insistation Committee of the Stitt Bar Association, called for a meeting on June 12 in Austin to plan support for a constitutional amendment expanding the Supreme Court from three to nine justices.

State Bar Austin Ay Keeling Avelin Stitt Bar Association Supreme Court

Six Tank Cars Burn After Derailment in Oklahoma

A Rock Island freight train derailed six miles north of Medford Oklahoma on May 20. Six tank cars caught fire, one exploded, flames and smoke extended from the wreck, but no injuries were reported. Main line and highway traffic were blocked as crews guarded the scene and prevented further spread.

Okl Hix Link Rock Islan Medfora Okla Edn

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