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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1929

Page

2

Edison returns to Menlo Park as living legend revived

Detroit, Oct 2 An aged Edison visits the Menlo Park site and relives the birth of the electric lamp. He walks the old grounds with Henry Ford Firestone and Mrs Edison, marveling at recreations of the laboratory and the tree stump. The scene blends memory with modern homage as the inventor reflects on youth and invention.

Telstrand Service Detroit Mich Souty Edison Meolo Halsey Firestone Spd Henry Fort Tla Firestone New Jersey Ford Dearborn Mente Park Mrs. Edison Greenfield Monta Park Greenfiel Greid Phselope Henry Menlo Kurt Marty Tynself General Electric Hauve Anni

Mother and daughters foil burglar with alarm clock raid

Mrs. Ida Morales and her daughters Alice and Marguerite fought off a burglar at 3058 West Houston Street Monday morning. The intruder knocked a pistol from Mrs. Morales's hand as the heist began, but the family used alarm clock, brushes, and shoes to deter him.

Ida Morales Alice Marguerite West Houston Street

Hoover President Hoover Attends Light Jubilee in Dearborn

President Hoover and Mrs Hoover join Michigan events for Edison incandescent light jubilee in Dearborn. They arrive by Ford train from River Rouge, inspect an old time train replica, greet guests including Owen D Young and Governor Fred Green, tour a restored station, and later visit the Ford home before continuing to events.

Dearborn Mad Hoover Thomas A. Edison River Rouge Uerry Ford Sie Mes. bali+ son Ford Grand ‘Trunk Railroad Smith's Creek Allan Fol Weaver Faliton Flo Smith's Creek Station Foisen Feulic Galt Bomo Jwestteut William V. Binck Foover Satcenil Owen D. Young General Electric Company John Tr Itncketrlier Jr Fred Green Michigan Ceveral Port Hurair

Senate Pays Inventor Tribute In Michigan Ceremony

The Senate adopts a resolution praising Thomas A. Edison as a beloved patriarch. Introduced by Senator Vanelenburg of Michigan, the tribute lauds his genius and brilliant achievements, calling him a beacon in the human race.

Wabhingiun C. Gel

Sir killed in teams crash in Texas fatalities rise

In Texas this week multiple auto accidents killed two named Dallas residents, Mrs Julian Shanks 29 and C E B 40, and injured GW Weaver of San Antonio and several others. A vehicle collision on a bridge caused 20 foot direct, alcohol impairment noted. A Houston truck crash killed Earnest Price 18 and an unidentified youth. Mrs Charten Goulder of Dallas fell 0 feet and Lonlier was seriously injured.

Dallas Sir Perfang Texas Julian Shanks C. EB Weaver San Anetoiia Wearver Graschaegent Uterheek Pouston Earnest Price Houston Charten Goulder Trinity Tier Lonller

Fireman Id. Grahmar Featured In Know Your Fireman Series

A biographical note highlights Fireman Id. Grahmar at 822 Willow Street as Pipeman 4 with Engine Company 6 at Station 300 West Russell Place. The Know Your Fireman series lists his service and responsibilities as of October 1.

Grahmar Willow Street West Russell Place

Edison Radio Greetings T Wors

Detroit October 21 Thomas A Edison prepared a short wave broadcast to thank the eastern and western hemispheres for their tribute on Light's golden jubilee. Henry Ford arranged the broadcast with GE. Broadcasters in the US, Canada, and Latin America would receive the speech via short wave.

Detroit INSI Thomas A. Edison Ester Western Hit Tight Henry Ford General Electric Company United States Breok Newal Edison Greeliig Thia Light Byrd South Vale Vinly Peace Germany Engly Canada Sears Cnunin Eliser Jour Mannirius Wight

Pair Charged After Frio City Road Affray

Irvin Meyers and Elinor Trintun were charged after a roadside affray on Frio City Road. Meyers denied grabbing a phone during the incident. police stated Meyers and another man, Ed Amaeker, tested on affray charges with Meyers also facing drunkenness charges and fines of five dollars.

Frio City Road A. Meyers Elinor Iroifi

SHOE BARRAGE Puts Rogger To Flight In Home Burglary

A mother Margarrite Morales and two daughters awoke to a prowler in their West Houston street home. The intruder grabbed watches and a large jewelry haul valued at hundreds, fired shots, struck the clock, and fled before police could locate him. The husband was away, and a watchdog barked throughout the assault.

Ilelps Houston Street Foyt Joe Itobuke M. Morales Bob Morales Lhuinnte

Former Bexar Official Shot In Tulsa Incident

A former Bexar official, Mull Mundh, and his wife were reportedly attacked in Tulsa Oklahoma while socializing with another couple. Mundh, a deputy constable in 1919, has been noted as recently away from the city during the time of the incident. Sheriff Le Alfonzo Newton Jr. is referenced in connection with the case.

Tulsa Okla Mui Mull

City Plans Street Paper Sales For Widening Projects

An ordinance authorizes the city to sell street papers to fund three widening projects. The measures cover Avront 3, the widening of Poo steel from Soul Larelo to South Pevny street, costing 6019, and Red Crese street between Mithur and Commerce streets for 0.

Rity Menting Mguylae Thegues Ree Theseidennes Avront Ani Turlim Poarth Ene Si EE Poo Steel Soul Larelo South Pevny Red Crese Mithur Commerce Streata SFO

Petition to Erect Big Sign Refused by City Commission

City commission on Monday rejected Relay Bigs company petition to install a large metal sign on the 8 building at Cousienang and Marg's street owned by S lazt. Officials warned the plan could endanger the structure and residents, citing safety concerns discussed with Commissioner Phil Weight.

Phil Weight Relay Bigs Company Cousienang Marg's Street Slazt Sipxit Ton Samegas Camfuisginnor Wright

City Officials Bid Goodbye to Ryan

City officials bid farewell to Joe Renan former city attorney as Mayor M Chambers and commissioners note his departure. Ryan leaves Monday for Austin where he will assume the role of judge of the commission of appeals on Wednesday.

Ryan Marnig M. Chambers Gandhre Joe Renan Ryan Feft Austin Commission of

Mexican official visit outlines city arrangements

Officials including Mayor Jones and M. Whiln met with Pitgintrick and envoy Enrique Santibates for a conference on immigration settlement. The party toured the city with Consul Genni Len Sunales and local commissioners at 10 oclock, with plans for a Monday afternoon session at the Boul Es tate building.

Jones M. Whiln Willy | Pitgintrick Enrique Santibates Genni Len Sunales Mager M. Chai Wre Ware Huhen Meg Chats

Courtroom interruptions hinder witness testimony in Denham case

Fragmented OCR reveals a scene where Virgil Denlom and detective Laney clash amid a trial. Judge Dave Watson admonishes both sides as Denham tries to speak, while defense and police mishearings complicate testimony and prompt threats to quiet down.

Virgil Denlom Ivorporayiin Court Denham Commerce St Mary's Streats Vogrmmes Laney Maneham Dave Watson Reg Snl Enka

Deals in High Finance and Public Appropriations

A fragmented item outlines high finance deals and appropriations for public works. It mentions funds for recreation payroll, general interest, and installation of an indoor treephyte system, plus labor costs for park construction and foundation work at Concepeinn park bath house.

Igi Linange Concepeinn Park Bath House Anii & Sip Perma Ecpusition Park

Police Sergeant Begins KGRC Broadcast Series

The sergeant will start daily police broadcasts over station KGRC to share information on missing persons stolen cars and other public safety notices. A microphone is installed in the police station and the first segment aired at 24 a.m. with Srpro and S. C. Pitel among those mentioned.

KGRC Srpro S. C. Pitel Bie Vwice Bevadpant Une Police Svrgeant

Geyer Rites Held for J H W Geyer at 77

Funeral services were held for J H W Geyer 77 of San Antonio a German American long resident, with widow Alma Epp among survivors. He had two sons Antonin and Ty Reste of Titllans and a daughter Epp, plus five grandchildren. The obituary notes a 17 year residence in San Antonio and involvement with Hermism Sons.

J.H. W. Geyer Wivdavshier Alma Epp Simikee Wall Rhelotin Toyer San Amstonia Omenier Altime Hermism Bin Cr AR Gever Antonin Cn Ty Reste Titllans Ee Epp

Resigns Prime Minister Stapley Broce in Australia

A political shakeup ends with Prime Minister Stapley Broce resigning after a landslide defeat for his party in Kowal Pert Lone, triggering a leadership bid and calls for a new government.

Stapley Broce Auséralia Lina Resigied Tok Keine Is Party Kowal Pert Lone

Court Proceedings in CONPONATION Court Case Shoreline

A sprawling court transcript lists numerous plaintiffs and defendants including Vines nespastil, Ceoiland Tlussey, D. Miller, Mrs. C. Guffard, Frank Brown, Warren Hays, Arun Doerr, Jani Williams, S.J. Slomehingki, and many others. The tale names multiple attorneys such as Atty am Seki, W. Simin, and Jimmie Henek. The dense roll suggests a complex property or financial matter with wide involvement across individuals and mis-spellings.

Vines Ceoiland Tlussey D. Miller C. Guffard Frank Brown Wackburn Chafler Warren Hays Th Mangus Arun Doerr Tule Jani Williams S.J. Slomehingki Te Medd Ray Meltag Totger Teunie Callen B. Mearie AL 'Pollis Bruno Gates A Wach Kolag Trath Mess Jomion Ede Shelling Woosie Law Atty Am Seki Dlusfurisieth Blwely SF Wach Ralph Simin Frade Wilcos JH Mn Ariel Toefaern Loiwowery Ssa Masson Font Silliery Heraymdox Earley Tmonker A. Davis Mr. Craats Benny Ple Wits Wey Pils Mya Siplinis Cait Pot Pybus Raattgreit Fuvetyne Anyuee Oh Nagai Ak Iy Bo Shorby Cath Boy Sitinas Elvan Kent Boil Dt Odezne Frank Se Pon Geeta Ty Ta Ltria Antoni Roma Vi Ce Taki Tte We Thalhok Cel Ware Grorse W. Mies i Borin Reina Cienryn Teenu Pemharn Isa Cloren Bulsi G. Ot Watt Dezandt Saadh A. Moyers Teenily Martius Emv Mr van Neen Nicholas Rablede Y. Stiane Leiber Directeh David Sluereard Arno Drere

Seek Ex-Dry as Rum Ring Member

Los Angeles report states authorities seek ex dry as a member of a rum ring. Federal officials pursue charges tied to a Willing fore and an insurance scheme with ties to southern California crime organizations.

Los Angeles Quy Clover Toerad Motei Syle Waa A Willinghy Curance Federa Prekthilian Officiale Berabres Califarals

Fraternal Officers Plan Monday Meeting Amid Ceremonies

Franken commitres and local officers prepared for a Tuesday meeting as the order's leaders arrived early Monday. The gathering featured pomp, with Mrs. Wirdie J. Bustering and Mrs. Borlink known matrons attending. Luncheons and entertainments were arranged at local hotels and cafés for Thursday night.

Jesus Batters Star T He Ordre Dritla San Antonin Assembly Tusabow Wotk Mra Wirdie J. Bustering del Riv Mra Borlnk Kcuwlings Johnson City Elie Ile Romiig Gentus Matrons Monly Sucka Herbst Adam Banter Acie Hirown San Antonio Irs Mattie Tiford Witiodad Carn Ashey Ming Percy Mama Teighys Chapur Currie Trak Harine Belt Kaurkutieh Star Chaser Mr Mo Yaroruish Wermeiy Th Mathis Presidin ML Winkers Erna Tlenre A. Birekbrrg Pyntentite Alzatae Ehcine Avi Weleiie Sheiners Imusion Amd Yo Oi Uiunter

Killing Trial Postponed Due to Witness Absence

The murder trial of Afyskell for the April DL killing of Pascal Marine at the Seirlh loop was postponed by Judge Wy W. McCrory because key witness J.C. Wells is unavailable. Wells was summoned as a witness for both the state and defense, delaying the Ninets-fourth district proceedings.

Judsa Wy W. McCrory J.C. Wells Wittess Afyskell Pascal Marine Lasiors Hame Thy Seirlh Loop

Harry Glass 74 Interred in Local Cemetery

The obituary notes the burial of Harry Glass age 74. He is survived by a spouse and several relatives as pallbearers are listed including Trbiea, 4sun, Jehan Ken, OL Blea, Adolph Vogel and AL Rowrea. The service held at a local church and cemetery on a Saturday, with Rabbi Semel Ty Phillins associated with the ceremony.

T. Henne Tahpiny Semel Ty Phillins Felis Trbiea Sun Jehan Ken Adolph Vogel AL Rowrea

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