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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1929

Page

2

Acquittal Sparks Appeal in Mexico Murder Case

Bernice Bush of Louisville acquitted in Mexico City murder of her lover Jenato Benavente after 90 minutes of deliberation by a jury. She plans to seek habeas corpus as judge delays verdict to higher tribunal. Bush claimed defense of honor and irresistible external force amid a disputed loan dispute.案

Mexico City Bernice Hust Louisviue Modiste Miss Bush Jenato Becaventa Mexico Benavente Mies Inter Mexican Supreme

Perilous Trail of Captors of Girl Bandit Revealed

In Rome Georgia on November 16 the errant trail of Elizabeth Sullivan the two year old bandit queen captured July 27 was exposed after Deputy C B Jarman and two aides returned from Crown Point Indiana with custody. Jarman's arrival ended fears of murder or kidnapping by gunmen as rumors spread after three days of silence.

Rome Elizabeth Sullivan C. B. Jarman Sesistanta Crown Point Ind Ici Jarmian

Detectives Lose Pet Dogs in San Antonio Area

City detectives joined fellow officers in a search for stolen or missing pet dogs after two officers reported losses. Detective G E Covington said his white poodle strayed or was stolen from his home, while Detective J F Leonard reported a bound dog missing miles from San Antonio along the old Sutherland Springs road.

Pwo City G. E. Covington J. F. Leonard San Antonio Sutherland Springs

San Marcos Chamber Plans December Meeting on Street Improvements

San Marcos Texas November 16 The chamber of commerce will stage a meeting December A B Tlogera Ed Kasch Grady Walker and F W Zimmerman on a committee to arrange. The debate over widening and paving Austin Street central to the Texas State Teachers College and city property owners has grown past a decade. W C Merritt chair of the industrial committee urged cooperative action by the college the city and property owners along the street. L H Bridges won the Better San Marcos contest and will receive a cash award from the chamber.

San Marcos Texas Teachers’ College City of Austin Street L. H. Bridges

Cameron County Seeks 250000 Aid for Highway Project

Ava Tin November 16. Judge Dancy of Cameron county will seek state aid totaling 256000 for completing 12 miles of concrete road on highway No. 1 from Barreda to Point Isabel. Highway commissioners meet November 23 and 201. The grant would cover grading and drainage costs. 12 miles pass through the valley.

Avatin

Mission Band to Attend Meeting CORUS CAT

The Mission Band plans to attend a meeting on November 16 in Portin where CORUS CAT will vie for a title. Officials say the event centers on community music and local performance opportunities with emphasis on concrete arrangements.

Corus Cat Vie Enromeree

Motor Patrol to Get Work in Texas Officials Say

Austin November 16 The state motor patrol will receive one of 13 first orders under the new headlight tax enforcement. The state highway department clarifies the truck lighting law in San Antonio and other cities. Trucks over 80 inches wide require a white front headlight, red rear reflector, and electric tail lights both front and rear. Appointment of patrol members expected soon.

Austin L. G. Pharey State Irish Department San Antonio Daling Houston Texas Bexar County Highway Department Mate Highway Motor Patrol Expectiai

Womarz Injured in Auto Mishap Reported Better

Womarz injured in an auto mishap near Taft on November ml was taken to a hospital for treatment. Condition improved though still weak. Miay Miller suffered a broken arm and cuts. Elgin Miller and family from Kingsville were en route to Pen ile when the accident occurred.

Taft Amaghrer oMr Elgin Miller Kingsville Penile Miss Miller The

Gotham Without Mayor for Day

Acting mayor Joseph Webb filled City Hall as James J. Walker was unavailable. The unusual arrangement shadowed by a period of transition left Pinehurst and public venues quiet while the city awaited the return of its mayor.

Gotham New York New SG James J. Walker Uta Notre Ome Joseph Webee Walkera Abacuee Pinehurat

Aunt Named in Kidnaping Case In Missouri and Gallup

Nov. 16. A child kidnaping charge was filed today in Titue rei. The aunt of missing minor Alice J. Livenp is named Mey Core f Kelur, of Bexear and Missouri. The child was last seen in Gallup with a woman. Authorities report the case as ongoing.

Denven Dora Mey Core F Kelur Alice J. Livenp Bexear Missouri ZOO Ninor Las Gallup. S. of

Butter Egg Man Jumps to Death

SEW YORK November 10 1941 a Butter Egg Man leapt to death from a seventh floor window in his lamger office at 7 Wall Street. Police say the man Cutler had been seen with a knife and had fled before his fall.

York Cutler Vernin Wail Palle

Cave Man to Taylor Snap If Big Moose

An explorer named McConnell treks northern Onebee woods seeking big game and classic moose shots for a nature feature. He trails miles of wilderness for a close-up camera study while describing a rugged North Woods journey and camp life with brief notes on the landscape and a native camping spot along Cooperatives Lake.

Tayeor Onebee White Tie McConmll McConnell Bart M. McOnnell Portam Queber Uy Vouvier Mandia Ami North Woods Gary L Hind Cooperativelsing

Night in the Spruce Bed A Reading of a Hidden Camp

A first person recounting night in a wooded area, detailing interior observations of a canvas pile and a jarbepine container. The narrator describes preparing for sleep, gathering dry wood, and the cold, with references to a blanket of bungos and a chilling night marked by darkness and thin air.

Fragmented Moose Tracks Narrative From a Weathered Page

A highly garbled extract describes a scene around a fire with clothing and footwear details, a distant reference to tracks along a bank and a vague time frame. The text echoes a rugged, outdoorsy day with mentions of boots, furs, and a rough journey, but the exact event, people, and location remain unclear.

Fragmentary Moose Chase Narrative Amid Evening Pursuit

The writer recalls a hunting scene at dawn with misfiring gear and a sense of urgency as tracks and moose were spotted. The text conveys early morning pursuit, camera rather than rifle, and reflections on timing and chances during the chase.

Tracks and Surges in a Heat Fueled Wildlife Chase

An unclear narrative follows a pursuer tracking two animals along a slough and river shore. The chase crosses water, with one animal leaping sides and the other racing ahead as the observer struggles to keep up. The scene blends heat, confusion, and shifting tracks into a tense stand that ends midstream.

Vlad Sr Amin Abane Fete

Wealthy Sportsman Sued by Ex Wife in Separate Maintenance Case

A California millionaire sportsman, Burrt Vinidorn, is sued by his ex wife Carman Veirelline in Livingston Montana for separate maintenance and division of property. The filing alleges she was deprived of support and claims the couple’s community property is at stake. The suit references a prior marriage and notes claims of neglect after their August ceremony.

AN Feiancirco Burrt Vinidorn California Livingston Mont Carman

Dismiss Carroll Charges of Theft in Local Case

A theft chain regarding a sack from a trusted hovel led to dismissal by Judge W. W. Met frare in a Ninety-fourth District court session held Saturday. The case involved Carroll, et al., and centered on alleged theft at the Pruden t ink hovel.

Carroll Conn ET “ Treughton We W

Theft Reported In Lunch Shop Cash Drawer

A theft of $60 from a cash drawer was reported at the Alion Sandwich shop at 120 Felterson Street. Melanie, proprietor, reported the loss on Saturday.

Melanie Alaion Felterson

Miller Reaches San Antonio as Fruit Company Manager

Ted I. Miller returns from a seven city trip through major ports and rail hubs to San Antonio. He resumes as district manager for Standard Fruit and Steamship Company, now headquartered in the city. Miller, a St. Marc’s parish member, previously left in 1981 for Central America and returns amid talk of his hometown ties.

Ted T. Miller Notive San Antonio Gunther Shaw Galosaon Ted I. Miller San Antonia Standard Fruit and Steamchip Company Tvs Miller St. Marc's Central America

Woman's Victim Found Dead in Detroit Home

Police found the body of an unidentified woman believed murdered in a Detroit residence. The scene showed bruises on the face and neck with signs of strangulation. a patrolman and homicide squad examined the room before the coroner arrived. The victim appears to be about 25 years old.

Detroit Homvide Béllef Wag

Lobby probe calls banker

UNS Fred I Ment of New York an official of the Unakere Trust company will be summoned before the senate lobby committee to explain a statement that the senate coalition contributed to stock and its attitude on the tariff bill. Hawes said the call was requested by Senator Mawes aDemocrat from Missouri.

Washington, D. C UNS Fred I. Ment New York Unakere Trust Company Senate Lobby Committee Senate Coalition Mirkel Kent Mawes. Demrat Miexouri Hawes

12 Injured in Texas Hunting Disasters Reported

Austin, Nov 18 Twelve hunting accidents were reported in the last month. William J. Tucker says seven hunters and others were injured, four fatally. Two drowned at sea, one killed on a train, others exhausted or struck by flying objects. Texas fatalities and injuries compare unfavorably with Pennsylvania’s opening day.

Austin William J.yucker Game Oyster Commission Wera Bhor Vir Therm Tersons Tucker Texas Vennsylvania Huviera

Moody Asks Illinois for Valley Fugitive

Moody seeks Illinois help to extradite Ax TS. Incoba, wanted in Edinburgh on an indictment charging swindle of the First National Bank of Flinbury for 500 dollars. Incoba, now jailed at Drvatur, Indiana, is to be returned following a district court action in Winice county.

Moody Llinois Austin Dansoosyn Clinois Ax TS Incoba Edinburgh Flinbury Vatur District Court Winice County

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