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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1929

Page

4

Old Spanish Trails motorcade arrives in San Antonio for welcome

Arrangements were complete for the Old Spanish Trails motorcade to arrive late afternoon. The 40 car caravan from St. Augustine Fla will be met at the Bexar county line by motorcycle police and escorted to the Exposition grounds for a welcome program. A dinner at the Gunter hotel will follow with Mayor Chambers and former Governor Pat Neill among speakers.

California Harral B. Ayres St. Augustine Fla Tema Houston San Antonio Bexar County Jack Edgecombe Exposition Grounds Augor CG. M. Chambers Perry $. Robertson H. A. Moos Old Spanish Trails Alex Adama City Federation of Women's Clubs Gunter Hotel Chamber of Commerce ING Tow. Young Chambers Pat Neil

Chicago's Test Airplane Near Half Way Mark

CHICAGO Oct 7 With the halfway mark near two days away the Chicago We Will continued to cruise in lazy circles above Skyharbor Airport in its fourth attempt to surpass the 421 hour refurling endurance record of the Le Louis Trphin. At 2 68 p m the Galcago We Will passed the hundred sixty eighth hour exactly seven days. Flight promoters and field attaches still declined to disclose details of the plane's two pilots.

Chicago Circes Skyharbor

Lloyd George in Fine Fettle and Will Keep Dates

Former British prime minister Lloyd George, after a severe chill in Nottingham, has recovered enough to travel to London. He arrived today and will return to his country residence, saying train fatigue aside he is in fine health and intends to keep all engagements.

Lloyd George Will London Nottingham

Soviet Plane to Get New Motor With Moscow Link

Soviet plane anchored at Waterfall Bar Alaska will resume service once a new motor is installed. Beattle representatives planned engine shipment to the aircraft as talks with Moscow and New York partners continued.

Cemerrrmad Dery Waterfall Bar Alaska Moscow New York Beattle Flight Anday

Castoria Its Gentle Aid for Infants and Children

An old advertisement promotes Castoria as a daily soothing helper for babies and toddlers. It claims gentle regulation aids sleep and relieves coated tongues from sluggish bowels, noting the product as genuine with Chas. H. Fletcher’s signature on the wrapper.

Moody appointee Sylvan Lang declines district court post

Sylvan Lang, favored by Moody, has declined the appointment to the 78rd District Court. An early decision on the vacancy is expected as officials weigh next steps and possible replacements.

City seeks bids on park concessions for multiple sites

Bids for park concessions will be opened Monday with a two year lease at Bruekentidee San Pedro Mission Lake Elmendart and other sites. San Tadro will hold three annual bid days on Lobardas September 1 and May 5. A $100 cashier’s check accompanies each bid. A Woodlawn lake concession group petition seeks W H Sudes reappointment. he has served 154 years.

Bruekentidee Park San Pedro Park Mission Pumping Mey Woodlawn Lake W. H. Sudes Woodlawn Inge

Beauty Shop and Doctor Suffer in Raids by Thieves

Pon Masson, manager of the Maverick Permanent Wave shop, reported to police Monday that $15 and some checks were stolen from a cash register in the shop. Clothing and jewelry valued at about $390 and $40 were taken by a thief who encountered Dr. P. Flint, house surgeon at Robert B. Green hospital. Dave Lambreth told the desk sergeant that an overcoat left in a Crockett hotel store had been stolen.

Pon Masson Maverick Permanent Wave Shop Ground Maverick P. Flint Robert B. Green Hospital Dave Lambreth Crockett Hotel

Killefer Named Brown Manager in St Louis

William Killefer was appointed manager of the St Louis Browns succeeding Daal Howley. Killefer has served as assistant manager and takes charge for the upcoming iron venues.

Killefer Brown St. Louis William Killifer St. Louis Browse Iron Venes Daan Howley Killiffe

Federal Court clears docket with varied penalties

Court proceedings list guilty verdicts for violation of the national prohibition and narcotic acts. Sentences include fines of 400 dollars and jail terms up to 90 days. In addition, numerous traffic and public order violations are fined, with many defendants named and amounts shown, plus a long roll of individuals cited for offenses under various ordinances.

Durge Duval West Bo Inen Eworn William Enpteharde Romeo Dominguez Joe Andersueb Chase Recorto Robles George Arewn Tose Garcia Leavenworth Federal Prison Corporation Court Luther Childe Alfred A. Brown Mra WJ. Rielly Mes RC. Moe. Vonold KE. Muench W. H. Jack Hogue Julian Guerra Momer Cate Manuel Segura Bernhardt Rothe Acxel Perez Honey Gara Neal Robertson Manuel Rourinnez J- D- Stroggins Pete Vidaurri Pat Wilson Fred C. Boehm Alisa O Cover C. GC Dodd O. H. Falbre Thea Ansselmeier K. Mariscal Jose Belin Dose McTenn McMahnan Merhert Annie Markham Isaac Cardinia Pord Moylan Jose Gonzales Roy Neal OF. C. King Joaquin Gunjaria Tacy Cervantes Harry Tahaan B. Robinson Joenova Deus Casna Richard Haywors David Gayatz Tor Burger Leonard Layton E.alvins Rodriguez Blas Cisneros Vincento Cassado al Heath Tred Hayner Willy Watson Bareh Tommie Rowthorne Ramon Cologne Marian Martinez Alvin Goetz Tin Casper Russell Yann Tose Siera Oscar Grovel Flore Gore Toe Tapinoza Flastey Vorman Cecil D. Ward A. C. Thrown W. A. Trigg Paul Tanger F. Garza Sintone Garan John Cox Rose Tx Davis Dorothy Miller FL Doren Charles Finnigan Lala Flenderson O. J. Brows Tommie Hathorne

Socialist mayoral candidate Mendivil jailed in Vera Cruz

El Universal despatch from Vera Cruz reports Alfonso Mendivil socialist candidate for mayor was jailed as a suspicious character in Mexico City but released by state authorities within hours. Three other socialist leaders were jailed on orders from the city administration head and released after brief detention. Mendivil aimed to win the September 30 election but vote tabulation was postponed due to fighting connected with the voting.

Mexico FR-4 el Universal Vera Cruz Alfonso Mendivil Ainhorities Mendivil

Pyramid at Chichen Itza Unearthed as Ancient Maya Ruing

Archaeology officials announce the discovery of Castitlo Pyramid in the Chichen Itza region. The square base measures about 70 feet and the pyramid stands tall in the archaeological zone, dating back thousands of years. Conducted by government archaeologists with Carnegie Institute cooperation.

Mexico Castitlo Chichen-ltza Xuealang Lina Leen Archaealory Department of Education Govermmnent

O Leary’s Cow Still Blamed For Chicago Fire

National memory of the Chicago fire of 1871 stirs old debate as residents and fire officials reheat the claim that Mrs. O Leary’s cow started the blaze. Witnesses recall varying theories while reporters depart after a spirited, though inconclusive, exchange.

O'Leary Chicago Oct Young J. Urnty Gew Ptor

Junior Chamber Drive Seeks Funds For Sports Program

Twenty thousand dollars will be raised at a luncheon in the Gunter hotel Monday at noon to finance a 60 day winter sports program and the annual Texas open golf tournament. Roger Stokes serves as general chairman of the drive team. The effort also funds the National Southwest Egg-Taying contest now in its third year.

Junior Chamber of Commerce Gunter Roger Stokes

Warning on food storage to curb bacteria growth

A US government notice links many illnesses to thawed ice box conditions and urges keeping stored food below 50 F to slow bacteria. It promotes La Lasine as an approved antiseptic product claimed to kill germs and meet Pure Food and Drug Act standards.

America U.S Department of Agriculture United States

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Florida MOODY Frederick Stevens S.A Dan Sylvan Lang The Albert Flernanez Joseph Smith John Bantern Hlaht Crockett He Light Weinand Canty Mrs. O'Leary OFC Dane Ness Academy of Medicine U.S. Government LA Lasine
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