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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1929

Page

3

Longhorn Held Savior of Texas river widening decision pending

A city decision on widening the river between Nueva and Machines streets rests on engineering input and land takings from both banks. Paul Steffler, the street commissioner, awaits a report from engineer W. Freese as residents protest west bank land use and push for a street along the river to Arsenal grounds. The ultimate plan depends on engineer recommendations and city officials' review.

Betwen Nueva Engineera Paul EF. Steffler W. Freese Hawler and Freese East West Banka Stetfler Nueva Martiney Striller Nuera Aubrey Arsenal Steffler Aries Dever Evenur Stelfer Werker Steffer Ezat Benk Rivee

Stanfield Funeral Set for Saturday

Mrs Auuio Stantiell, 85, died at home at 474 En at French place. Funeral services will be held at 8 a.m. Saturday from the residence with Rev. I. F. Gates of the Wiret Baptist church officiating. Burial will be at San Marcos. The deceased had lived in San Antonio for a number of years. Survived by three nephews Tom, wat jer, and James McKenzie of San Antonio and three nieces Mrs Flora Zardock of Cleveland Ohio, Mrs Addie Morton of Harrisburg Pa, and Miss Mary Relic McKenzie of San Antonio.

Auuio Stantiell French Place Fa. Oe I. F. Gates San Marcos San Antonio Tom Jer Aed James McKenzie Flora Zardock Cleveland Ohio Addie Morton Harrishire Mary Relic McKenzie

Veterans Re live Youth at Old Trail Drivers Reunion

Left to right W B Foster of San Antonio C T Harmon of Live Oak County T F Clark of Prairie Lea and 5 A Robuck of Lockhart meet here at a reunion of the Old Trail Drivers of Texas. They never miss a meeting and all drove cattle up the Chisholm Trail blazing the routes now state highways.

W. B. Foster San Antonio C. T. Harmon Live Oak County T. F. Clark Prairie Lea A. Robuck Lockhart Texas Chisholm F.V. Wuilmeyer San Antonio City

Connecticut Senate Records Notation on Factory Lobby Representation

A record from the Senate Lobbying Committee notes the assignment of a "representative" to Senator Binghow of Connecticut to aid procte ct Connecticut industries in the tariff measure. Senator Whish asks for clarification, and Charley J. Evanson claims he was recruited by the association to influence the early measure, suggesting possible error.

Sgton D. G VPI Connecticut Manufacturers’ Exactation Binghow Republican Connecticut Conneticut Industries Senate Dicumittee Whish Democrut Montana Charley J. Evanson Ringharn Evanson Senate Finance Committee

Witnesses Called In Haskell Murder Trial In Kinlotn District

Indictment charges Charles Haskell with the death of Pracudo Martinez who was shot April 14. Defense witnesses and 13 state witnesses were subpoenaed Friday. Haskell will appear at 1:30 p.m. Monday before Judge W W McCrory in the Ninety fourth district. a special venire of 150 men was summoned.

Sive Charles’ Haskell Pracudo Martinez Haskell Kinlont W. W. McCrory Ilak Bern

Olden Trails Reunion Of Texas Drivers Draws Old-Sheriff Figures

Capt Tom Stell of Cuero returns for the DeWitt county reunion along with ex sheriffs Bill Jackman of San Marcos and J H Poole of LaSalle county. The Bandera and Rocksprings figures attend beside Frontier Times publisher Marvin Hunter and farmer A Brown of Rocksprings. Local officials and riders mingle with old trail buddies at Cotulla and nearby towns as reminiscences and dances fill the event.

Tom Stell Cuero Davy Crockett DeWitt County Fieghey Hill Jackman San Marcos Mr. Jackman Jackman Ihetter Bill Jackman Marvin Hunter Hunter Bandera Jal

TEXAS LONGHORNS REMEMBERED AT OLD TRAIL DRIVERS CONVENTION

Frank Dubie and others recall the Texas Longhorns role in westward expansion. Stories describe breed variety, hard winters, and the drive of 70,000 head to emigrate to California Oregon and Washington. The gathering at the Gunter hotel featured speakers Tolins Real and Ab Blocker, with George Glenn praised for loyal service in driving cattle then escorting his employer’s body home.

Frank Dubie Fae Laielbaren Wits Texas Dubie Medare Insianens Venas Takotay Mortana Renator Tolins Real Kerrville Blocker Big Wells George Glenn Georg Saunders Cretion United “States Glenn Hubert Johnson Temil Abi- Jour Kan Johnson Abileni Co Imbus Toxas M Tina Press Ye Towl Old Trail Winfay Crystal Ballroom

Ishbel M'Donald Soon To Be Fiancee Of British Nobleman

A clipped passage discusses Ishbel M'Donald as a likely fiancée to a British nobleman, noting past suitors and political alignments. It references Ishbel presiding at No 10 Downing Street during her father’s term, a Labour connection, and a shift in party allegiance affecting prospects. The report hints at engraved cards from No 10 Downing Street signaling upcoming events.

Ishbel M'Donald Tord Arnold Ishbel No. 10 Downing Street Arnold Labor Party Etn Muiteh Pollelcs Hille Dowsing Street

Ishbel Denies Wedding Rumors With Lord Arnold

London reports quote Ishbel MacDonald daughter of Prime Minister Kameny MacDougll denying any engagement to Lord Arnold British paymaster general. The Prime Minister’s party braces for the possibility while press and public weigh the cryptic statements and private conversations around the couple.

London Orel Ishbel MacDonal Kameny MacDougll Truvin Lord Arnold Prime Ministers Arnold Latbel Berrie MacWoniht Donald Tabor Arnoli

Woman 70 Dies After Leap From Trinity Hospital

A 70 year old woman leapt from the Trinity Mother Hospital window onto a city street in Kansas City Missouri. She was found by a hospital attendant and died after the fall.

Kansas Cily Anne Estelly Rodalia Trinity Lotherae Hospital Bers

Testimony Denied in New York Thaw Trial

Cabaret entertainer Marcia Estardus voiced a story of beating and attack, but her testimony was denied in court during the Harry K. Thaw trial in New York, as secretary Morgan Pendleton contradicted or blocked the account.

Marcia Estardus Harry K. Thaw Morgan Pendleton Thaw New York

Stevens Case Still Probed Inambush of Ure Agent

A New York district court continues its probe into the ambush of Ure Agent Charles Stevens on a September night. The jury room details note questioning of Locke, active in the investigation, while eight suspects face murder charges, three not yet apprehended. Also reported, Martin Estrada fights Thaw to win 100000 from Unmonges, with Morgan Pendleton cross examined about Estrada’s claim of the alleged beating. Pendleton, once private secretary to Chow, testified about Estrada alone with Pendleton on the day of the attack but Thaw’s presence was unclear.

Ninels Fourth District Court Ure Charles Stevens Locke New York Harry K. Thaw Morgan Pendleton Virginia Chaw Wendleton

Witness Testimony in Pantages Case Reveals Fearful Arrangements

In a tense courtroom scene Judge Fricke allowed the couple to testify together. Prosecutor Fitts pressed Mrs Diffle on her observations of a second man and her motive for attention to Dananyan Mine Pringle. Mrs Diffle wept as officers removed her from the stand, while doctors testified four days after the alleged attack by Pantages.

Fricke Fitts Biffla Dananyan Pringle Pantages Pate Rundin Steeling Pirtee Eningls Bierial Leo Zinket

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