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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1929

Page

3

Sheriff hunts wanted man in Del Rio ambush case

The Ninety four district grand jury will investigate the fatal ambush of Prohibition Enforcement Officer Karley Brecens alill as three of eight charged remain at large. Suspects Stephene Mer, Rhemer, Caxbeer and others are held or fled, while Capt Stevens and Agent Murphy were wounded six miles from the city on the Ptens iuton road last week.

Karley Brecens Alill Lynn Stephena Joe Rhemer Martin Caxbeer Alice Smith Joe Tibbrecht Mia Luisa Gunnardo Ler McCullen Shane Magine Stephene Vel Big AF Newlan Jr del Tic Cout Captain Stevens Pat Murphy Ptensiuton Road Iast Meteo Duainrdet Murter Int Stephene

Funeral Rites for Devine Ranchman Charles Swett

Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at Devine Texas for Charles M Swett 20 year old rancher who died in a local hospital Fi dary after his whull im fractured when thrown from a horse He left his home Wednesday and was found three hours later Survived by his parents Mr and Mrs C W Swett and three sisters and two brothers all of Devine

Devine Texas Charles M. Swett Young Swett

Dancing and Dance Halls Featured in Local Listings

Readable fragments show a flurry of ballroom events and dances across Texas towns and venues. Names like Theo Artzt orchestra and Dick's Melody keep appearing with various halls and nights listed, including Saturday and Sunday gatherings and late shows into the night.

Solins Tex Qct I. Theo Artzt Orchestra

Turbulent 1920s Gridiron and Family Malice Fracture

Fire department records note D R Curtis at 2031 Monteray street and a May 23, 1925 team pairing. In sports, Texas rivals and Tulane meet as Aggies face Tulane after a 12 year break. A separate courtroom scene features Mrs Ohne accusing her father of misusing $98,000 of her funds, with witness testimony on a Mount Faker Park home bought with that money and limited car use after parental separation in 1928.

Pas Wer Mustangs Nebraska Corphuskera Lincoln Matty Tel Agelcs Tulane Gren New Orleans Texas Longhorns Texas Christian Horned Froge Centenary Gentlemen Austin Frogs Simmons University Cowboys St Breckentide Reither Lenshorns Aggie Tulane Aggies Doug Xib Greenies Bill Banker Ted Dees Ohne Telles Misa Hirstie Maloney Mia Helene Tal Hazel Dressei Shawna Epine Particu Mount Faker Park

Even Steven On Series Wagering Should Start All Even

NEW YORK Oct 5 The Cubs are to Starmliva in Chicago and the Athletica are favored at the same odds in Philadelphia so the world series should start all even Analysis of the performances of the two championship teams during the season confirms the betting outlook Statistics reveal better batting by the Cubs in the National League while the Athletics press forier in the American but many observers think Mack has edge in battery strength and fielding

New York Cubs Starmliva Chicago Athletica Philadelphia Athletics Connie Mack Dine McCarthy

Hundreds Charged in Jury Probe of Northern Indiana

The federal grand jury indicts about 300 to target liquor, fire, and alleged election fraud in Lake and Porter counties. Warrant roundups begin Monday, naming Gary area figures including Mayor Raleigh Hale and Chief James Steagan. Further cases to a new grand jury after December 1.

South Bend Ind Indiana Enke County Hiquor Rire Chicago Nogosiers Raliegh V. Hale James Steagan Wietudl Nok Trauda Lake County John IL Pratt United States District Attorney Me. Prul Smi Electon Loomis Sever Peraoug Reagan Gary Grant Jury Hmont Weks Caluiet Iniano

Texas Official in Novel Tells of Own Experience

AUSTIN October 5 L W Ungard first assistant state superintendent of public instruction has written a novel Efs Own People coming from the press November J Rogers said the story is based on hutmen experiences as a xon as a Methodist circuit rider Por cure the preacher s boy is ug to have something to say for himself

Austin L. W. Ungard State Superintendent of Public Instruction J. Rogers Rogers

Sends Daughter Out, Kills Wife in Oklahoma Tragedy

In Tallas Oklahoma, 37 year old Robert Williams reportedly killed his wife Gladys Williams before taking his own life at their home. Domestic difficulties are believed to have caused the double tragedy as authorities investigated the incident.

Tallas Robert Williams Hinek Gladys Williams Williams

Will Rogers Cites Tariff Fallout In Letter From Beverly Hills

In a lively Beverly Hills missive, Will Rogers mocks tariff politics and the broad backlash from diverse groups. He describes the tariff's minimal change as causing widespread wrath among Catholics, Protestants, reformers, and Democrats, noting a political uproar that even touched the Senate and the president.

Beverly Hills Cait Dass Minanis Daughters of All Revulutions Monin Snowfound Bird Association Seontor Boral Democrats Senate Voreu Will Rogers

Engagement Reported Amid NY Stock Exchange News

The New York Mercantile Telegram reports Edward Simmons president of the New York Stock Exchange and Mrs Julian Meyer of Mind We Are He. No formal engagement announcement was made. Simmons’s son married in 1900 to Miss Carolina G of this city, who died in 1900.

New York Edward Simmons New York Stock Exchange Julian Meyer

High School Boy Shoots Himself in Dallas Fatality

Dallas report details the suicide of 18 year old Adelphos Biles a high school student who used a shotgun. Coroner records show no clear motive as investigators piece together the event and surrounding circumstances.

Dallas Oct Bop Adelphos Biles Mynxevas

Church Holds Installation Rites Sunday Morning

Priedens Eonorelical Church will hold installation rites on Sunday morning at 10. Officers say teachers of the Sunday school will be installed.

Priedens Eonorelical Officvre Sunikay School Insystel

Court Proceedings Highlight Turbulent Trial Mixed Allegations

County court at law proceedings report tangled cases from Sudec McCollim to Hoy Ting with alleged gun possession and aggravated assault. Notable filings include Brate of Wexng vs 1 and Brate of Texas vs Monelarlo Flores. Outcome details appear unclear from the fragmentary OCR text.

Mexico Plans to Check Up Judges Tribunal Proposed

Mexico plans to establish a new penal code tribunal to oversee federal district judges and public prosecutors. The tribunal will have five judges, serve two-year terms, and hear accusations against functionaries. It will extend to district superior court justices and operate without remuneration. Selection relies on district bar and lawyers groups. Meetings and initial selections are set for December.

Menico Ciey Het Federal District Public Prosecutor's Department Tes Jurisdictimn Teibuanl Mindyng Mei Thei

Europa to Make First New York Trip March 19

North German Lloyd reports the steamship Europa will sail from Bremenhaven to New York on March 19, 1920, as the transatlantic record holder. The vessel nearly completed March 26 last, caught fire, and sank at its dock causing 85,000 in damages. maiden voyage delayed about seven months.

Brea Genny Lloyd Europa Bremen Weald New York Breenprhaven Ngo

Noah Beery Sued by Film Producer

Film producer Rayment Welle sues actor Noah Beery in Superior Court alleging assault during a September collision incident. Wells says Beery menaced him with a weapon and struck his head, causing a fractured skull.

Noah Beery Ainuay Gwe Ho Keers I Superior Court Rayment Welle Flaomon Iast Septemaber Wells Lena Fem

Jazz May Sound on Home of Gods

In Athens Ort a rumor suggests jazz may echo on Mount Olympus as a hotel plans a ball and other attractions. Officials and locals weigh potential tourism gains against preservation concerns amid uncertain details.

Home of Gods Athens Ort Greecs Americas Aere Planning Willy Danre Mount Oyargts

Denmark Heirs and Danish Pioneers in Seguin Ranch Scene

A vivid, messy account traces Danish settlers and local families around Seguin, noting Me and Mrs. Ferd Weinert heirs, Denmark’s claim to land, and a long, digressive portrait of regional life. It mentions Danes, towns, ranch building on Privilege Creek, and local figures like Wient and Brien, with casual anecdotes of old pals and frontier enterprise.

Troile Sinnclouk Ana Aandemil Jen Wheira Caseyow Ae Teawit Dongintk Weinert Nixon Denmark Ig Vyly Yi Mery Demmark Southwestern University Privilege Creek Baniera Progres Os Nevezra Bandera C. I. Vient Trivilege Creek Wieler Brien Ission

National Air Tour Opens In Detroit Flight Event

Detroit hosts the national air tour opening with a biplane trainer piloted by Meyers from Coveland starting at Ford Airport. The one minute interval takeoffs created a continuous line of planes toward the Canadian entry point about 13 miles away.

Detroit KA —Elying U. TY. Meyers Coveland Ford Tole

Cheapside Youth Wins Dallas Trip in Fair Exhibits

Kenry Elster of Cheapside earns an all expenses paid Dallas trip after winning six first places seven second places and a third at the Gonadle fair exhibiting in both bars club and other events. He receives $77.50 in cash plus the trip.

Cheapside Dallas CUBRO Kenry Elster Yaarohl Cuern Erticol D. F. Eller Atinn Heexohibits

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