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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1929
Page
7
Several hundred people quieted a near riot at Sap Fernands cathedral as a fuse burned and sparked a wedding ceremony for John N. Bote. Father J. M Preciado calmed the crowd. firemen arrived while electricians bridged burned wiring and the lights were restored.
A woman died and a nine month old baby was in critical condition after a train struck a group walking along two tracks near Cepallos Street Saturday night. Injured: Amanda 18, Lena 7, Irene 48, and the mother. The wagon wheel was open and the train routed through the spur line.
The article describes a visionary landscape designer who reshapes terrain to control rainwater runoff along a wall and hillside, using preplanned plantings and drainage to direct water away from the area, reducing erosion and creating an aesthetically integrated garden. It notes local reactions, including community concerns about soil loss, and mentions related civic and business figures in town.
Fragmentary OCR item notes a church reportedly staying open around the clock. Names and details are garbled, but the gist mentions ongoing hours and possible local figures connected to the church.
Six people injured in separate Sunday crashes. At Pan Pedro and West Dewey area autos struck a group near Robert B. Green hospital, with several occupants later treated. A man on North Alamo Street was run over in front of his home, while a bus collision near South Flores sent two riders to hospital. A streetcar crash at South Vresa and Wansford injured several aboard, and one driver disappeared after a car plunge beyond a beam.
An advertisement touts Fasterth as a dental powder that makes wearing dentures comfortable with no gummy taste or paste feel. It promises secure fit and easy eating and mentions availability at Summers-Wapners and other local stores.
A historic note describes Zemo as relieving intense itching and skin inflammation when it touches affected areas. The remedy allegedly cools and soothes, reducing discomfort in severe cases and helping clear local infections using the tender inflamed skin as a guide.
A man faces an assault charge after allegedly evicting a woman from her home for refusing to pay rent. Sheriff and officers responded to a residence on West Commerce street in the Vista addition where furniture was moved and the house left in disarray. The incident centered on a dispute at the Canae Lonie Noite area with local authorities investigating the claim.
London date reports the Crown Prince Humbert of Tiaty and Princess Marie Tow of Delginoy will be married as announced by the Italian court. Also mentioned is a planned visit by King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helena to the Pope on December 5.
Two suspects ambushed a traveling salesman near Starr and attacked him, robbing him of 135 dollars. The assailants restrained him and forced him to the ground before fleeing the scene. The incident is described with era slang and unclear wording.
Chicago dispatch reports Joseph La Pieecly was shot while leaving a party at Andrew Hur’s home in Cabinet City Tit, in northern Indiana. Officials tie the slaying to a federal probe into local timber interests and note the killer fired as La Pieecly answered a ringing telephone. His wife Lucy, age one, was among those urged to respond to the calls.
Marian Thr wed yernsidint stein has been elect rhe Otel Keller nud w High school. trod Wirmaan was chosen vice president lira Delf Wishore treasurer and clevel Pieris eeere tury report.
San Antonio will host the IMG meeting of the Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons Association of Texas announced Monday. Between 200 and 300 members of the national association are expected in San Antonio during the week. From April 26, Dr Virgil Mary Mek, president, said Mayday. several nationally known osteopathic teachers and pedodontists will attend, including Dr Virgil Halliday of Des Moines and Dr Athy Hillreth of Macon.
Eight seamen aboard the schooner Blakley of Mahile endured two weeks at sea living on flour and coffee before the lifeboat Trellet met the Glikeleray Cayo Henry near Winmapton Ronda. The voyage ended with all men reaching port safely.
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