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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1929

Page

12

Vagabond King Critics Split on Royal Melodrama

Critics praise the colorful stage spectacle while deeming the Vagabond King melodrama lukewarm overall. The production features a touring orchestra and a cast led by Willon, a dashing rogue styled after Robin Hood figures, with songs like Only a Rose and Song of the Vagabonds cited as near standout moments.

Apsbudy Rudolf Frim Wy EL Dost Brien Donker Nan Fife Melone Hugette Watts Willon Robin Hood Dick Turpin Van SANE Casino Theatre New York Great Northern Theatre Chicago Llaget E. Wintz Clive Boe

Memphis Bombs Sink Rum Chasing Agents Craft

In Memphis Wenn Nev 11 G R report a motorboat operated as a federal prohibition enforcement vessel was bombed and sunk in Wall River harbor early today. Four privately owned boats moored nearby were damaged. Two dynamite charges were thrown from a passing motorboat that escaped in fog. Officials call the bombing a renewed attack in enforcement of prohibition laws.

Memphis Wenn Lwa Prohibition Rum Tuimera

Brokers Catch Up With Accounting After Slump

Brokers and bankers reported progress in clearing a backlog created by a record market slump. They said conditions were normalizing as trading picked up after a weekend, with modest turnover compared with the prior excess.

Bankere Inez Wales

16 Persons Set New Jump Mark

A new mass parachute jumping record was set by 16 performers from the same plane. Miss Wanda Stolarske, the only woman in the group, dropped almost half of the 200 feet before pulling the ripcord, establishing a remarkable flight milestone.

Nonsnyelt Wanda Stolarske Pullin Rincord

Greenwich Village Film Plans and Backstage Talk

A long fragment discusses a Greenwich Village film project with director Michael Curtiz and a cast including Mary Eaton Dorothy Mackaill and Gary Cooper. It notes Warner Brothers interest in Curtiz for "Bright Lights" and backstage life around the production, plus industry chatter about Otto Muni and other Universal personalities and marriages in Hollywood.

Dorothy Mackaill Michael Curtiz Mike Warner Brothers Europe Jack Warner Frank Tay New York Frank Mike Curtis

Court Proceedings Fines for Traffic and Misc Violations

The Corporation Court lists numerous individuals fined for traffic violations including Fernanda Hisparea and H. Latham at five dollars each, many others at varied amounts, plus fines for drunkenness, vagrancy, gaming, and drunkenness offenses. Names span multiple residents and include Arthur Jordan, Louise de la Vena, Manuel Losoya, and Francisco Aguilar among the cited.

G. Lee Carleton B. O. Ackerland Tawiri Dever A. £. Waller AL T. West WZ. Bauman D. H. White Martin Mulyon J. EB. Jaimbres John Hori A. Cayazon Ange Mra Arthur Parker Tendiwedern Ldnn Benedict Patrine Lee A Urisasinger Hernandez A.valiex Louie McDonald Dra d. Britton Karl Patterson Law A. I. Carmack Wallace Wayne Duaa Mstrada M. Castillo Laura Harnes Nellie Houston Angie Markham Tom Walsh C. Ghilon Albert Becmodes H. J. Daniels Ps. Cuhav Maouel Sorres Manuel Losoya Tony Magnosa George Li Hall Dill Hughes Fred Haynte Davila Louis. Garaa Martin Stodrigues Herugio Vedriguez D. T. Leopold J. A. Foater John Martow Mradeck Hac Mes Celso Navarro John Loyana Salvador Gonzales Nieves Salaa J. Cunningham Ando Rodrigues Joe Garcia Acquittala Yorascant Iran Esien Lovie McDonald Willian J. Iran Gh Fatearleton John ‘Siddens H. Hayward F.C. Scurlock Drunkennet Towia Kurabo

Mrs Wills Rites Held On Monday Funeral Service

Mrs Jenny Wella, 73, died suddenly at home. Funeral service conducted Monday afternoon by Rev J Mason of MuKinlex Avenue Maptiet church. Survived by husband RO Welly of Mon Antono, Georgy Chattin of Moher aoasa, two stepdaughters. Burial in Stanbury, Mo.

Stanbury

Five With Police Records Sought in 64,000 Holdup

Four robbers sought today with police records after a jewelry holdup near St. Louis. The theft valued at $64,000 included items from Mr and Mrs Andrew W Jobu sek of St. Louis and Mr and Mrs J Frederck Byers of Pittsburgh, Va, returning from Hindle Spur Country Club.

SE Louis Andrew W. Jobusek St. Louis J. Frederck Byers Pittsburgh Hindlespur Country Club

Burglar Cuts Self While Looting Shop

A burglar cut himself while looting a clothing shop at 350 Wear Josephine street on Sunday night. Detertiver Mendes connected the wound to a back-door break in and the thief fled with an undetermined amount of clothing. Teddy Johnyan reported a man loitering near the scene on East French Place.

AmiRior Wear Josephine Street Suni Geman Mendes Teddy Johnyan French Place Pollo

Woman Held In Default Bond After Liquor Raid

A woman at 1623 Wamar Street was held in Bexar County jail in default of a 500 bond after a prohibition raid by U.S. Commissioner Tius A. Lockhart. Officers under FE Tas seized alcohol and beer making equipment, with several large containers and other items found in the raid.

Wamar Street Bexar County Tius A. Lockhart United States Ponty Tin Direct Linn Tas

Four Rockets Play At Hotel Engage Indefinitely

A group of performers from the Four Rockets will debut at the Hotel Four Rockets in San Antonio with colorful costumes. The troupe includes Miss Mos, Mazie Fite, Minnie Morlo Massie, Sota Larke, Myrtle Garter and others in an act backed by Miss Take aml Bite and additional acts. The engagement, announced as indefinite, features a variety program with a new act and backing by local clubs.

Aeonsie UU Chinter Nile Club Yieh San Antonio Tuys IGN Aren Aelyegie Che Mos Mazie Fite Minnie Morlo Massie Sota Larke Myrtle Mansi Gnener

Pierce Gillespie Rancher Is Dead

Pierce Gillespie County rancher Clarence Smith died at his county home near Willow City. Services were held at Willow City Cemetery. Smith built cedar lands and operated a cedar product business supplying poles for commercial use. He is survived by his wife and four sons, a daughter, and a brother.

Willow City Cleree Smith Gillespie County Ache Peay Willow City Smith Wits Toni Gillespie Iery Pmst Venes Sr. Smith Van Lester. Kervel Frook N. H. Grenthons Lsother Joe Thon Clee

Local Theater Review Mentions Majealiv Show in San Antonio

In San Antonio two weeks ago a performance at the Majealiv theater appeared in the physical revue Undercash the Stara. The piece promised primed entertainment and aimed to outdo earlier efforts with improved staging and presentation.

San Antonio Wings Filme Neve Clara Bow Gary Coopee Buddy Rogers Hle Richard Arlen Rogers Ince Bea Peime Gary Cooper Treapassera Cueneil Rin Rita Hese Tawna Nofil Majealiv Stara

Mexican Actors Oppose Talkies

A clipped 1920s style note reports Mexican actors campaign against talking pictures, objecting to English dialogue and Americanization pressures. The fragment hints at a government response and a joint appeal from artists and writers, describing tensions amid invasion concerns and cultural identity debates.

Mexico Tatin America

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