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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1929

Page

3

Man Charged With Murder After Nurse Fatally Shot

W M Sullivan, night watchman, 87, was charged with murder in the death of nurse Mmm -M B Fitts at the Robert B Greta hospital after she was shot following a visit to urge him to stop drinking. She died hours later as officers arrested Sullivan at his home where a pistol with two extra rounds was found. Mrs Fitts, long-time Spoha hotel resident and mother of a large family, had known Sullivan for two years and once cared for him in a local hospital. Also noted, approval of 2.7 million dollars in Tarrant County road bonds by the attorney general’s department.

W. A. Sultlean 2 Motor Company Areeeny Court of Justice of the Peace Louis Holtz Mmm -M B. Fitts Quese J. R. Dray Bile Fitts Apsho Robert B. Greta Hospital Pisio Sullivan Palestine Texas

Pontiff Prays For Departed At Vatican Service

Pope Pius XI assists at annual Vatican commemoration of cardinals and churchmen who died during the year. Also notes J A Gooden of Toll boulevard returns from Terlingua district with a 250 pound 10 point deer. Army MCA benefit hourly show at Majestic theater starts 11 45 p m Wednesday, L G Williamson ban announced.

Pope Pius XI Vatican J. A. Gooden Toll Boulevard Big Bend Majestic Theater L. G. Williameon Ban

Needlework guild to aid destitute in city drive

With Mayor C M Chambers proclaiming November 25 to 30 as Needlework week, San Antonio Needlework gala members plan garment collection for needy families. President Mrs Edward L Leighton will supervise, gathering at Mrs J T Walthall’s home 24 1/2 Lynngood avenue for sorting and distribution. Needy families chosen by guild and friends. no names requested. Cox families aided for a year. children enabled to attend school through this effort. Non-sectarian and nonpartisan. led by Mrs J Preston Jr, former Mrs Grover Cleveland. Theodore Roosevelt also active.

C. M. Chambers San Antonio Edward 4. Leighton J.T. Walthall Lynngwood Avenue J. Preston Jr Mra Grover Cleveland Theodore Roosevelt

Jacob Elter Funeral Held At LaCoste

Funeral services for Jacob Elter of LaCoste were held Thursday afternoon at Tarosie Me. Elter, who died Monday at his daughter’s home, came to Texas from Switzerland as a young man and became known as a racer. He is survived by five daughters and four sons, with names including Mrs P Courad of San Antonio and Mrs Reicherzer of Lacoste among others.

Fttee LaCoste Jacob Elter Y ST Charles Teicherzer Lucarne Tarosie Elter Texas Stvitzerland Tle P. Courad San Antonio Reicherzer Albert Beideger Frank Bohl Jacob Franger Tuunee Albert Ritter Skilmere Arthur, Fotz Tlonry Filter

Honduras Liberals Sweep in National Elections

Honduras Liberals won a sweeping victory across the country in the main nationwide elections. The Liberal party carried most municipalities including San Pedro Sula and Ler Crists de Nae, with only the capital and a few towns held by rivals. Out of 273 municipalities, Liberals won the majority.

Twonilirne Tondaras San Podes Sula Crists Librenin

Youth Wrecks Train And Robs Patrons Near Cheyenne

A youth bandit wrecked a Union Pacific passenger train near Cheyenne, robbing passengers as seven coaches and a Pullman care derailed. Two women were seriously injured, about sixty others shaken but unharmed. The robber, nervous and short on time, fled with loot as officers statewide joined a manhunt.

Cahyerne Wic Callryside Union Pacific Cheyenne Pacific Conet Limited Chicago Denver Deseptado Huld Lin Raila G. H. Ramsa Rowtheen Wyoming Colorado Kansan Walter Flincher Hotes Lest North Platte Neb

Man Dies After Own Action At Peters Trust Insolvency

Neh OMASTA Nov 26. Heed C. Peters executive vice president of the Peters Trust company, declared insolvent yesterday, died today from injuries after three self inflicted attempts.

Omasta Neh C. Peters The Peters Trust

Thanksgiving dances in Castroville and nearby venues

Thanksgiving dances listed for Castroville and San Antonio area. Activities include music by Sturtle'n Jazz Kings and Midway Orioles, November 28 to 29 with late dancing from 10 p m to 4 a m, prizes such as gold cash and turkey attendance awards, and shows at Fest Hall Lalor Temple and nearby halls featuring Jimmie Klein and Sun Dodgers.

Castroville Sturtle'n Jazz Kings Aidway Midway Orioles Pheo Artat Arch Booster Eluly Se San Antonio Turkey

Aged Woman Earns Money as Patcher in Kansas City

A centenarian woman in Kansas City earns small wages by patching clothing for charity relief. She occasionally works from home, patches several garments, and relies on thrift and neighborhood help, illustrating enduring work ethic in old age.

Kansas City eMahon Capne Monee Patele Mw Aeelfare Peizition

Divorces Granted in Several Civil Cases

Divorces were granted in multiple filings including Tily TP Crutehor versus Iamen Crutehes Fioma Talley versus J Hy Talley Olaf Pech versus Fred Deen Ween Van Riper versus Tenes Van Iper and Norma A Kelieeva against W Kel lew in a local court docket.

Tily Crutehor Iamen Crutehes Fioma Talley J. Hy Talley Olaf Pech Fred Deen Ween van Riper Va Tenes Vaniper Norma A. Kelieeva W. Kellew

City Faces Paving Cost Share Over Main Street Expansion

City officials weigh bearing the main paving costs for a 50 foot wide Main Street section west of the courthouse. Property owners on the west side resist, arguing the city plans to widen to 60 feet and shift costs while a county deed hints the city has agreed to fund the project. County and street commissioners debate land deeds and who pays to secure full street benefits.

Steffler B. J Romana Plaan Main Avenue SlefFler Stetfer Weid Anid Altwelt Steffler Anid Hint Tacob Rubiola

Queen of Belgium Confined to Room

BRUSSELS, Nov. 26 V Queen Elizabeth of Belgium was confined to bed today suffering from a chill. King Albert and the royal family attended the memorial service for the late Count and Countess of Flanders in Nice. the Queen was unable to attend.

Brussels Elizabeth Belgium Youn Toilay Nice Flanders Albert

Two Gonzales Residents Die In Texas Tragedy

In Gonzales Texas two local residents died in a crash near Wrightsboro. Jobo My Pontocs age 7 and Delia Cude age 34 were among Wrighta Loita area residents reported killed within an hour of each other. Surviving relatives include a wife and several children, with burial services noted for family members in Wrightshoro and nearby Wright Lure.

Gonzales Texas Kinganea County Jobo My Pontocs Delia Cude Wrighta- Loita Pouncey Noron Malion Tle Mae Sonic Cle Guy Cutley Sin Anwale J. B. Foerester Wrightshoro Ola Worl

Wedding Observed by Triple Affair in Corinth

In Corinth on November 20 Mr and Mrs Horace P Fenton marked their 25th wedding anniversary with a triple wedding celebration involving their three daughters and one son.

Corinth Horace P. Fenton

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