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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1929

Page

3

Intruder Beats S A Woman in Bed Dragging Hair

Mrs Pauline Marlin of East Commerce Street was attacked at 5 30 am by an unidentified man who dragged her from bed by the hair and beat her through three rooms. She was hospitalized in serious condition with a head hemorrhage and possible skull fracture. No valuables were taken and motive is unknown. Detective HQ questioned her as she recovered.

Pauline Marlin East Commerce Street Robert B. Green Detectiv Martin Man T

Talkies Bring Pretty Legs to Hollywood Debut

The world’s most beautiful legs, tied to Mademoiselle Sistinguette, are poised to wed fame in Hollywood. She travels from Paris music halls to likely star in a Paris revue film hub, entering the talkies after reportedly weighing U.S. offers and a change of plan spurred by Maurice Abevalier’s success.

Hollywood Mademoiselle Bag Auc United States Mademoivelle Maris Paris Maurice Abevalier

Second Pecan Threshing Victim Taken to Hospital

The second pecan threshing injury of the season sent Wilbur Davis fifteen to Hubert B Green hospital after a fall while threshing pecan trees near Southton. X rays were planned to assess his injuries. A second man, Reliano Escha forty four, died at the hospital Friday from injuries after plunging forty feet while threshing near You Dry Tharsing.

Hubert B. Green Wilbur Davis Southton Reiliano Escha el Paso Pridayee

Motorists Watch As Man Beats And Shoots Woman

A man assaulted and fired at Mrs. A. Pretowa at Broadway and the North Loop Friday night, dragging her from a car and injuring her. Passersby and motorists watched as the incident unfolded until she was taken by neighbors Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Gray to a doctor. The shooting followed after she rejected his advances, police said.

Cara Mra. A. Prtwona Spafford Street Broadway North Loop T. BR. Gray

Primitive Skull Found in Africa Shock Claim in Capetown Quarry

CAPETOWN Oct. 12 South African scientists report a fossil skull found in a Capetown quarry by Professor Drenan of Capetown University. They call it freak evidence supporting Africa as cradle of mankind and say its features resemble those of Australian and Tasmanian aborigines, linked to Neanderthal precursors.

Capetown Tion South Africa Cape

District Attorney’s House Bombed in Barrow Virginia Area

A residence of District Attorney Leo H. McKay in BHARON, Va. Orr. was dynamited early today smashing the porch and damaging the front. McKay his wife and their baby were thrown from their beds but unharmed. Authorities report a string of raids and arrests linked to a large criminal probe, including a probable clubhouse raid with numerous arrests.

Bharon Orr Leo H. McKay Herve Stont McKay Mercer County Hauer An

Sunday Church Services and Listings Across Denversean

A long OCR listing compiles church services across multiple denominations. It names congregations such as First United Ogden and Ezal Locust UGS, Central Christian, Presbyterian and Catholic parishes, plus several Protestant bodies with service times, locations, and ministers. Specifics include Belmont area churches, midweek prayer meetings, and Sunday worship at 8 a.m. or 11 a.m. with varied evening services.

Leth End Presbyterian Firat United Ogden Ezal Pinter Bervicess Aianenday Weauminscer South Bi Mary's End Tiev Hales Panier Ettiten Tian Pny Bergler Texinaion Camden Mion Tedagen Gan Denver Boulevard Ani Routh Millman Tec Edgar Urchard Min- Jeler

Tax ruling hikes McCauley tax in 1922 income bill

The Tl. Si board of tax appeals ruled Claud McCauley and family must pay 265.00 in added income tax for 1922. The case involved 0620.40 income from mineral rights conveyed to the McCauleys by parents. The appellants argued a trust fund, but the board held the trust did not fit the revenue act. A dissent exists among board members.

Washington. D. G

Fire Week Program Ends At Central Fire Station

Fire prevention week concluded after a Friday night fire drill at Central Fire Station led by Fire Chief J G Saran. More than 1000 people watched from roped-off streets as Mayor Chambers and other speakers urged removal of fire hazards in San Antonio while the department band played. In Plainfield New Jersey, dances in schools are barred due to lack of chaperones and concerns over safety.

Central Fire Station J. G. Saran Chambers San Antonio Fire Department

Dance Halls and Bands Advertised Across Texas Venues

The notice lists multiple dance events and venues around Texas including Webb's ballroom in Mor day and Castrolville in October. Bands include Steitle's Jazz Kings and Susie Buccaneera with local orchestras advertised for weekend dances. A variety of halls like Fest hall and La hor Temple roof host Saturday and Sunday dances with box suppers and admissions.

Castrolville Mysit Steitle Drize Candy Theo Ibl Hoyol Terans Commerce

Society Notes From Clara C Pan coast Marriage News

Mrs. Rena Maverick Green announces the marriage of her daughter Martha Fullon to Edwin Howaton, celebrated Friday October 11. Houston and the bridegroom’s families are noted, with home at the Houston ranch near Welfare Mire and ties to Judge Robert B. Green and prominent Texan lawyers Reagan Houston and Tengen Houston. Other items include travel of Miss Mary Castle from Amihrius, Miss Elizabeth Jackson visiting from Washington, D C, and California departure. Mrs. F L Carson’s trip to Fort Worth for the Texas Federation of Music Clubs directors’ meeting with a dinner in her honor. Fort Worth musicians to host luncheons. Our Lady of the Lake college students’ formal dance in Providence hall. Business and Professional Women’s club to stage two one act plays at Alamo Theatre with Miss Margorie Wills directing and Harry I. Thompson guiding the orchestra.

Rena Maverick Green Martha Fullon Eilwin Howaton Houston Houston Ranch Robert B. Green Anlue Sire Reagan $Houston Tengen Houston Wemena Club E. ‘Dane H. L. Hamilton Alamo Tleighta High School Mirs Merjorie Wills Harry I. Thompson

War Mothers to Meet on Coast in California

The American War Mothers schedule a coastal meeting at Tong Beach, California. National historian Violet Haynes recently announced she has just returned from Louisville, Kentucky, where the 1020 annual convention was held.

Tong Beach Calif Violet Haynes Pact Association Hax Haynen Juet Louisville

Pig Escapes Off of Parked Truck

A worker reported to police that a one pound pig escaped from a parked truck on Friday in San Antonio. The incident was logged as a lost, stray, or stolen animal with details unclear due to the damaged OCR text. Authorities are investigating the report.

Pig San Antonio A.M. Dvipan

British dirigible Hi-102 first lift and moor at mast

October 12 in Cardingson Shire Bedfordshire British airship Hi-102 described as largest aircraft and far bigger than Graf Zeppelin lifted from hangar at 5 49 a m. amid calm conditions. Ground crew of about 400 guided the giant to a mast halt a mile away.

Cardingsox Bedfordshire Bogland Graf Zeimselin Hangry Dare

Bomb No 97 Set in Chicago

A powerful blast rocked the South Shore district in Chicago last night, injuring residents and escalating police theories that racketeers use pineapple bombs in retaliation for stock losses. The device was planted beside a private garage at an apartment building housing Arlo S. Bride Tr., a member of the board of trade and nephew of Judge Daniel P. Tritile.

Chicago South Shore Ren of Ampartment House Aitod S. "Bride Tr Board of Trade Daniel P. ‘Tritile

Nee of Lonnie Mack Alters National Series Outlook

Beverly Hills item notes Nee of Lonnie Mack refrains from discouraging the national series. The piece hints at potential shifts if the Texas series extends to seven games, with capacity crowds affecting possible alignments with New York’s Cy National. A Colorado banker anecdote is included before a nod to Ruddy Rogers furnishings and the classified columns.

Beverly Hills Calif Lonnie Mack Cy National New York Colorado Foilera Reserve Ruddy Will Rogers

Rome Marks Columbus Day in Italy

Rome marked Columbus Day with celebrations across Italy including government buildings schools and transit vehicles. Newspapers featured long articles on the anniversary and some cited a sixteenth century heraldic reference claiming Columbus born in Coporsto Tguria near Genoa. the debate emphasized Italian nationality claims.

Italy Columbus America Coporsto Tguria Genoon

John Gilbert and Ina Deny Breakup

New York report says John Gilbert and Ina Claire deny a breakup after his return from Europe with a smiling aide. The actor claims no separation, noting attention to domestic matters and personal items referenced in a playful mood amid public curiosity.

John Gilbert New York Europe Ine Claire Alvierasis Ian

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