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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1929

Page

2

Board Sifts Brackenridge Park Site Vote Tuesday

A committee of 32 San Antonians will appear before the board Tuesday morning to argue over the park site for the northern high school. They weigh Spanish Acres against Brackenridge Park citing central-city access and proximity to the Alamo district. The committee includes W. O. Dickson, Mrs. Bryant, Dr. Dufner, and many other local residents as they present reasons for or against the Spanish Acres route.

San Brackenridge Park Spanish Acres San Antonio Beneke Park Alamo W. OU Charles DI Dickson G. D. Bryant Tarry Fer E. A. DuBote Than Kaufman J. H. Dufner Webster C. J. Brerbower W. L. Medl DD. Fargecan FP. Apbichart Marshall de Frank Paris Wallace Rogers Roesellaehil Robert 2D. Barclay J. K. Wretia J Mo Watson OroRs Atheridge L. Lytle Louis Blen W. O. Peery Henry Arse H. B. Bibtebrand Mre VL Mounger J.H. Ravage Mire Guy Orden Birt HM. Robbins J. Aorene Philip

Staten Island Beer Case Sees Large Sums Paid and Fines Levied

New York reports Dunnelas paid Uncle Bam 104700 for making beer on Staten Island. Over three years profits reached 1 307808.59 with income tax penalties totaling 6477 11. The tax matter was settled by a 100000 payment. He received a 2000 fine for failing to report craft, 1701 for legal possession, and 100 tar on confiscated beer. A year in prison was recommended.

NFAY York Dunnelas Bam Makite Beer Staten Island

Pink Boll Worm Found In Salt River Valley Cotton

Phoenix November 5 1924 state entomologist Oscar C Hartlett told Salt River Valley Water Users meeting that the pink boll worm has been found in about one thousand acres of cotton in the Salt River valley noting the spread is limited to that area and warrants careful monitoring by growers and officials.

Salt River Valley Phoenix Ariz Oscar C. Hartlett State Enlomolfist Bette

Weather Watch: Mild Warm Front Set To Reach Texas

The region will see a warm front move in by Tuesday bringing above normal temperatures and light winds. Forecasters note a high near 47 degrees in some areas with increasing humidity and a chance of showers later Wednesday.

New York Patrols Mobilized to Block Liquor Landing

New York City authorities mobilize twelve patrol boats and 129 officers to intercept an anticipated shipment worth about 2 million dollars of liquor intended for Thanksgiving and Christmas trade. Messages from British and French sources aided customs, marking the first use of the New York customs meet in this effort.

New York INI New York City Wex Wines

Brookhart Bares Rum Talk At Dinner Meeting

Senate hearing notes Brookhart denouncing liquor, recounting a dinner with Loomis and Edge. He describes guests drinking heavily, claims law enforcement should lead and praises Hoover and British ambassador attitude. Brookhart urges reporters to reveal liquor sources and criticizes Melton for border patrol funding lapses.

Loomis Brookhart Acl Ben Edge Republican New Jersey Kahn, Loeb and Company Blorian Sod Company Rockbart Jowan Senate Wbich Hoover Curtis Exar Howard Washington Washington Times Mrockhart Addi Ltional Melton Trookebare Floover Mellon Hmedhey Hotlér Roger W. Mentone Quincy Mars

Absent man in America and notable citizens noted

The piece reflects on public figures and family values, praising notable horse breeders Madden and his stud era. It recounts a dramatic court verdict in Fennec where Richard Corbett killed his mother claiming mercy through science, with the judge and jury amid religious doubt and acquittal.

Fennec Richard Corbett

Enrollment figures from San Antonio Public Schools

Enrollment in the San Antonio Public School system totals 82,102, per the school board report. Of that number 20,711 are elementary, 8,840 junior high, and 2,711 high school pupils, with overall high school enrollment around 20,025 in a prior period.

San Antonio Publi School

Neighbors Fear Hamper Hunt for Killings Suspect

Independence Missouri police press on in a manhunt for George Hostetter, named as the alleged killer of Mr. and Mrs. Weldle Wed. The community, terrified by the shootings at their rural home, has drawn tight around the residence as deputies bolster patrols. Residents report alarm and refuse to cooperate, fearing retaliation as authorities seek a suspect said to be armed.

Independence George Hostetter Albert Weddk Weldle Areak Gallion Dix

Funeral for Rosa Annie Mitchell Wednesday

Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday for Rosa Annie Mitchell wife of David Mitchell of 324 Montrose Avenue who died early Monday. She is survived by her husband, a daughter Bres Guy Griffin of Little Rock, a mother Mrs. Mary Zackman of San Antonio, and four grandchildren.

Rosa Annie Mitchell David Mitchell Montrose Avenue Mitchell Bres. Guy Griffin Lite Rock aAck Mary Zackman San Antonio Sod

Currie Hospitalized As War Hero Faces Health Test

Sir Arthur Currie, former commander of the overseas forces, was admitted to Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal after a brief illness. The exact disease remains undisclosed, though Currie’s condition was described as uncertain and he had been under care since yesterday.

Montreal Arthur Currie Aresalty University Royal Vactiria Hospital Arthur

Bootlegging Ring Tangles Michigan U Students

Authorities traced a bootlegging network linked to Michigan University students. Police continued a broad search for ring leaders with Harold McKee of Pittsburgh among those jailed on charges. Warrants issued for Aberouiler Avive of Windsor Ontario and Charles Fitzpatrick of Mulhfg New York.

Ans Arbor Mich Michigan Sq Nolice Atudent Harold 3fcKee Pittabogh Pawagim Indre Bert. Fry Charse Wawer Aberouiler Avive Windsor, Ont Charlea Fitzpatrick Mlushfg. N

Prospectors Battle Cold on Arctic Quest near Cambridge Bay

A radio brief from Toronto reports eight prospectors endure severe winter while trekking toward the frozen north on Victoria Island. Led by Captain C. D. McAlpine of Dominion Minerals, the group departed September and faced long marches toward discovery, amid harsh weather and rugged terrain.

Toronto Ont Nor Cambridge Way Victoria Island Cot. C.D . McAlpine Dominion Finlorera Lta Jake Manticha

Train halt marks rites for railroad president in Naw Haran

The Bartim and Maine railroad held funeral rites for Genene Hammer, longtime president of the line, who died Monday at Naw Haran. Officials and workers paused as 2201 miles of track were halted to honor Hammer’s leadership and service.

Bartim & Maine Railroad Genene Hammer Tyr Road Naw Haran

Home vandalism and theft claim by Edward Bennett

Police report a vandalism and robbery at the home of Edward Fe. Bennett, Wert arch. Annday witness indicates a total loss of 425,000 in tone tram theft and damage. Authorities are investigating the incident.

Cuicao Edward Fe Bennett

Carver Fales Death Charge Front Page Mystery

Front page report recounts a river crossing near Mexico City where Mexican customs officers fired on suspects during an attempted landing. District Attorney John A. Valle of Finvedo led the kidnapping and killing investigation tied to General Blanco. Governor Pat Notts deployed rangers to Laredo to pursue four alleged kidnappers, but arrests did not occur.

Tiue Mexico City Ag Blanco Big Companion John A. Valla Finvedo Dowhls St. Anthony Laredo Valle Blanco San Antonio Adid Lave Deer Secret Service

Radicals Arrive in Russia for Anniversary Ceremonies

Leningrad reports the arrival of 24 American radicals including several women to take part in the twelfth anniversary ceremonies of the 1917 revolution in Moscow. The group will stay in Russia for two months.

U. 8 Russia Leningrad Moscow Ruay

Oklahoma Supreme Court Invalidates Utility Permit Law

Oklahoma City November 5. The Oklahoma Supreme Court declared unconstitutional a law that would let public utility firms operate under indefinite permits for four years, pending surrender or renewal by municipal franchisers to the state corporation commission.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Supreme Court State Corporation Commission

Woman Ordered to Pay Alimony in Milwaukee Case

Milwaukee November 5. Mrs Rebecca Finkler must pay her husband five dollars weekly alimony. He testifies that she wagered until he placed all his property in her name. He is seeking a divorce.

Milwaukee Rebecca Finkler

Spain Finds Many B Child Families In Madrid Grants

MADRID November 3 the government reports 204 families with more than eight children and is paying bonuses from 10 to 200 pesetas per child.

Spain Madrid

Spectator Musings on Endless Substitutions in Modern Football

An observer from JWEVERLY HILLS California recalls a game where players endlessly substitute, creating a rapid, tireless flow. The writer compares it to a theater of constant changes and muses on a future where substitutes resemble universal ball handlers and readers. He ridicules refereeing needs and calls for census-like awareness of players across colleges. Will Rogers signs off as an old alumni.

Jweverly Hills Cali Nov Bhreeball Ruth Roth United Staten Will. Rogers

Promise Identification in Gastonia Slaying Case

Sheriff officers pledged to produce witnesses to identify the man who shot Mia. Investigators focused on a Diln May Wie incident at a N. Cy cotton mill area as they probe the deadly disorders from last September.

Gastonia N.C. Nowell T Hey Mia Diln May Wie BiMk Borsemer N. Cy Alriker

Fall Departs for Hug Ranch in Washington D C

Albert R B Fall former secretary of the interior in the Harding administration is sentenced to one year in jail and fined 100000 for taking a bribe of 100000 from oil magnate Glen Dobe. He leaves the capital tonight for Texas.

Washington, D. C Albert RB. Fall Harding Bexico

Blaze causes minor damage at Day home on Courtland Place

A small fire started by a spark damaged part of the roof at W. D. Day’s residence 415 East Courtland Place on Thursday morning. Hall returned from the avenue with her 2 year old child Orville when she saw smoke pouring from a roof hole and called help. Fire crews extinguished the blaze before major damage occurred.

W. DB Jack East Courtland Place

Lonestar Orange Crughrom Files Bankruptcy Plea

The Lonestar Orange Crughrom pany of San Antonio seeks bankruptcy adjudication in federal court with assets of 862,66a and liabilities around 424,075. President Jnmer I Coleman filed a separate bankruptcy petition for the firm located at 24125 and specified no further details. A Washington dispatch notes a commerce department panel to set standard air signal statements.

Lonestar Orange Crughrompany San Antonio Tura Fay Jnmer I Coleman

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