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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1929

Page

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Bears delight crowd at new city park exhibits

Thousands gathered for a Sunday afternoon opening at a city park where keepers introduced a trio of polar bears and brown bears. Spectators watched bears swim, dive, and play in the new terraces and pool, with Mayor Chambers praising the project and park officials.

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Prom Page Glimpse of Turbulent Prom Night and Trials

Fragmentary dispatch references a prom page with chaotic notes on social events, prohibition debates, broker activity, strikes, and legal proceedings. It mentions Washington Avenue, New York markets, and names like Lowery, with scattered hints of crime, punishment, and unsettled public mood.

Convict Escape Plan Ends With Guard Beaten at Ohio Prison

Three Ohio penitentiary escapees attacked guard Joby Montgomery during a dawn break from the prison yard. They used a makeshift ladder, scaled the wall, and fled with a recoiling machine, leaving one inmate in critical condition. Authorities hunt the trio, with one already serving a 20 year robbery sentence.

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Hospital visit sparks skin cure through Nujal aid

Mrs E Whitney of Bangor describes an Eastern Maine General Hospital stay that revived her health. She recalls skin trouble clearing after doctor recommended Nujal, noting the hospital visit led to a claim that Nujal can cure a hidden toxin in the body.

Mra. E. Whitney Parker Barett Bangor Maine Eastern Maine General Hospital Megan Hea

Fragmented garbled text about public figures and events

The readable portion discusses various names and places in a garbled historically toned passage. It mentions Tegner Hints ao We ontirs of thin Neacs plum and references to Wisi auuimstls, MUNKETS GET VE, and Dye aire yo afcertinane. The excerpt resembles a noisy OCR of a complex article with multiple proper nouns but lacks coherent facts to summarize clearly.

Old Brains neglected as fickle crowds acclaim new

A garbled OCR piece describes crowds reacting to a new figure, with scattered fragments naming places, people, and events. The text references reactions, contrasts between old and new, and fluctuating public attention amid unclear details. The tone resembles a dramatic, era-specific newspaper voice.

Two Students Near Death After Campus Crash

A university campus crash left two students near death. Emergency responders transported the injured to a local hospital as authorities investigated the incident. Names and exact injuries were not immediately released.

Bandits Attack Durango Village Ends in Bloodshed

A chaotic assault by Taiduts strikes Han Tyan Nel Il in Dyranew, leaving all townspeople dead. Four policemen are reported killed as forces disperse the riot, while authorities claim plans to open the Syl are foiled.

Durango Mlxing Han Tyan Nel Dyranew

Marie and Daughter Return to Bucharest

A fragmentary report notes the return to Bucharest of Marie and her daughter amid a welcoming scene. The text mentions Princess Irena and Princess Velene along with high officials and the regency, indicating a ceremonial arrival and royal recognition.

Marie Daughter Bucharest FTAA Thumasiia Maria Mtremin Irena Velen Milao

Farmer fatally hurt and wife struck at home

Fragmented report describes a serious incident at a residence where a farmer suffered fatal injuries and his wife was struck. The chaotic text includes distorted names and locations, suggesting a violent domestic event with an ongoing investigation and charges related to a kitchen window confrontation. Likely early military or crime note with limited clear details.

Tiger Not Sick But Dying Says PAILS

Fragmented OCR text about Georgen Clemenveau and a dated datura note mixes unclear phrases. The readable parts indicate a claim that a tiger is not sick but dying, with surrounding unrelated garbled lines about a person’s family and a new hook.

Georgen Clemenveau Surkiov

Armistice Day Parade to Feature City Bands and Units

A large Armistice Day parade is planned in the city with patriotic groups organizing a grand program. Notable participants include the Main Avenue and Crackenridge high school bands, the firemen, Public Service, Knights of Columbus, Shrine bands and drum corps, Peace Corps militia cadets, and drum corps, plus military bands from Fort Sam Houston.

Pagode St. Anthony Col Buck Am Patriotic Acsigtns Ayn Hatlc Flonta Main Avenue Crackenridge High School Firemen's Public Service Conpony Knights of Columbus Shrine Fort Am Houston

New York to Pick Mayor Tuesday

New York voters head to the polls Tuesday to choose a mayor as political heat rises over municipal leadership and party alignment. The edition also notes Virginia’s election mood shaping whether the long Democratic era will continue or shift toward Republican influence in national contests.

New York New Tom Merows Morro Ricegmond U— Virginia Ders Nerds

Jury Discharged in Murder Case inDeSoto

Gol Hn Jenthal a wealthy retired merchant of DeSoto faced trial for the murder of Pearl Poteskes a beauty shop operator of St. Louis The jury reported inability to reach a verdict and was discharged by Circuit Judge Dear.

Jullylono Gol Hn- Jenthal DeSoto Hse Pearl Poteskes Loult Circuit Judza Deariig

Chicago florist gangland victim identified in early morning shooting

Chicago police reported the fatal shooting of Peter Merzanding, a 32 year old florist, found slumped over the steering wheel of his car with a bullet wound through his head. Authorities believe he was targeted in a gang related incident and were questioning associates after midnight near Sart eighé.

Chicago Peter Merzanding Tully

Rattler in Subway Gleats Broad Space

A rattlesnake five feet three inches long with eight rattles appeared in the hab waste area. A police officer killed it after a bystander cleared a space on a station platform for safety.

Rattler Utter

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