Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

San Antonio Light in San Antonio, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 27 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1929

Page

3

Report on Finding Cowpuncher Flier Plane Wreck Refuted

A Newfoundland report denying an unidentified ship locating airplane wreckage is cited amid rumors that pilot Tirhac F. Ditemon was found. London notes slim rescue odds for Urban B. Diteroon Sr. after his trans Atlantic flight attempt. No confirmation from Kyle or other signals, Irish coast search continues with long vigil and lights.

St, Johns Gee. AU Che Harbor Grace Newfoundland Kyle Noerthinn Tr Ys Tirhac F. Ditemon London Urban &. Diteroon Sr Piontane Earlanad London Avialior Tewik Croydon Grovdley Treland Drybreak

New Sewage Plant Expected to Be Operating by April First

Frunter, a staff engineer with Hawley and Frerse, said Thursday the new 31.2 century disposal plant on the South area will be completed ahead of schedule and in operation by April 1, 1830, at moderate cost.

BA. Frunter Hawley and Frerse Thursiny

Skating Rink Permit Granted in Main Avenue Block

The city issued a permit to Lowe's Amusement Company of Kane for a temporary skating rink at 500 Main Avenue. Fire and Police Commissioner Phil Wright announced a 60 by 106 foot non flamable building, with a day permit granted and potential extension if no objections are filed. A residents’ chamber had petitioned for the permit due to vacant property at the site.

Main Avenue Lowe's Amusement Company Kane Baa Phil Wright Thurber Wright

Contractors Employed by Waco for Grade Separation

A. Contractors employed by the city of Waco to locate design and supervise construction of grade separation structures. The project outlines viaducts or overpasses to carry main thoroughfares and industrial rail lines. Walton and Arneson have studies in progress on automobile traffic train movement and street system improvements to identify the best location.

Waco

Unidentified Man Kilted at Lavernia

A 40 year old white man was found shot to death two miles from Lavernia. He remained unidentified as of Thursday, buried at Lavernia on Wednesday. A pistol lay beside him and he appeared to have died likely on Saturday. The coroner noted a full set of teeth.

Wilson County Lavernia Lavernia Wednes Ins Justice of the Peace Dauipke Dargoke

Kansas Republican Leader's Wife Dies in Topeka

Topeka funeral notice reports the death of Mrs. David W. Fulvane 55 wife of Kansas Republican national committeeman and Topeka Washington social figure at her home early today.

Kansas Topeka David W. Bfulvane Washington

Twelfth Field Artillery to Pay Respects to Fifteenth

At Fort Sam Houston Monday afternoon the Twelfth Field Artillery will honor the Fifteenth Regiment in a pass in review before the Fifteenth and Twelfth units. The ceremony marks the long alliance of the two regiments during World War I and their postwar ties. A salute to the Fifteenth will follow and officers and enlisted men will join in a reception at the Fort Sam officers club, with banquets planned by the batteries of each unit.

Twelfth Field Artillery Twelfth Cm, Bondell Interwell Pifternth Wield Field Arlilers Fifteenth Endgnee Fort Sam Trauetes Moss Halla

Deaths in Hamilton Family From Gas Poisoning

Charles King Sr a 31 year old barber located today to explain the deaths of four children and possible illness of wife Sarah Ethel 31 and another child Robert 15 Len 12 and Weight 5 found dead from gas inhalation after neighbors forced entry to the Kings two story home. Faul 10 died in hospital last night and it was feared Mire King and Charles Jr 6 would not fare. The Kings disappeared leaving a note claiming Goldwater Ohio motive caused the tragedy.

Hamilton Hic Charles King Sr Sarah Ethel Robert Len Weith Kings Faul

Clemenceau Relapses After Heart Attack Recovery

Paris October 24 Georges Clemenceau wartime premier of France, who recovered from a severe heart attack earlier this week, entered a relapse. He had difficulty breathing in the early hours of the night and later experienced aggravated symptoms. Oxygen was administered to ease distress.

PARIA Georges Clemenceau Frants Tigers Nice

Horses to Exhibit at State Fair Dallas Show

Two San Antonio riders Miss Percs Meadows and Mrs. W J Shipp will travel to the Dallas State fair to compete in the international horse show. They plan to ride Brook Hayet Maid, a nationally known fire-gaited mare owned by Mrs. A Welish of New York, in several classes.

Woman Injured in Automobile Collision in San Antonio

Mrs. Joe Custardo of South San Antonio was injured Thursday when her car collided with a bus at Fourth Street and Avenue E. She was knocked unconscious and transported to Robert B. Greco Hospital.

Joe Custardo South San Antonio Fourth Street Avenue E Gozeardo Robert B. Greco

Colonies urged to be kingdoms with royal sovereigns

Gapetown Oct. 24 Former minister of justice Tiernan Foos retires and urges British Dominions to resolve constitutional issues by becoming kingdoms with members of the royal house as sovereigns.

Gapetown Thion South Afrien Tiernan Foos Mvade

Workers Strike in Belgian Mines Demonstration Today

Workers in Belgian mines and telecommunication sectors staged a strike to demand better pensions and wage protections. The protest affected operations across several mines and related telecine facilities, signaling growing labor unrest and calls for government action.

Brussels Mineta Telecine Iemonstration Bipther Pensions Walt Creations

Money Fines Paid by Black Person Under Probe

In a Cementville court for a Stop sign charge, Jesus Munoz said a tall Black man claimed to collect fines after court sessions and pressured him to pay $4 to avoid jail. Prosecutor Andrew Soung noted similar cases. Judge Dave Watson ordered investigation into impersonation of an officer.

Ccorporation Court Jesus Munoz Cementville Munoz Dave Watson Cie Andrew Soung Sed J. J. Calderon Tudge Watson

General Gillmore Hops for Coast Patrol Flight

Brigadier General E Gillmore assistant chief of the Air Corps studied train methods at the Air Corps Training Center then left Duncan Field for Fort Cronkett Thursday morning flying a Thomas Morss observation plane piloted by First Lieutenant George P Tortellett and accompanied by First Lieutenant Newton Longfellow in a pursuit plane

E. Gillmore Air Corps Air Corps Training Center Doncan Field Fort Cronkett General Gillmore Thomas Morss George P. Tourtellet Newton Longfellow

Car Crash Damage Suit Filed in Thirty-seventh District

Donariaga Escareno sues W. M. Thitzkie for $10,000 damages from an automobile wreck on September 21 at the Lakeview avenue and Rasille street intersection. Claim alleges careless and reckless operation injuring Escareno. Court: Thirty-seventh District.

Donariaga Escareno W. M. Thitzkie Thirty-seventh District Court Tutzkie Escareno

City Health Dept Plans Diphtheria Test Examinations

Perenns inoculated against alph theria by the city health department have been elon and Appear in the of fleg of Dr. TW. A. King, city health head, Wednesday, for examination. The Schieck test will be given to de forming if inoculations were success ful, according to Dr. King.

City City Health Department TW. A. King City Health King

Chimney Sweeps in Strong Demand Across City

The city sanitation department reports a surge in chimney sweep requests, with over 100 calls in recent days. Department head Ee Treadwell says two professional sweeps have been assigned to handle the referrals and service backlog.

Ee Treadwell

Park Building to House Classes

One Hoorevele park concession building will be utilized this winter as a classroom for handicraft Olissen under Mrs Ty Hopland of the city recreation department. John Aanearil, superintendent of recreation, announced the plan.

Hoorevele Park Hopland John Aanearil

Pantages Case Juror Quits in California Trial

Juror Hervey Connett of Del Monte refused to hear more after three and a half weeks of testimony and was discharged by Judge Fricke. Miss Pringles rebutted defense witnesses, corroborated by her parents. Defense questions about Nick Dunney’s visits to Garden Grove were met with denials. The court planned daily sessions to finish testimony and arguments by Saturday night for jury deliberation.

Hervey Convett del Mente Convett Bath Ludge Fricke William Angels Santa Monica Connett Fanlzges Bunicealee Tea Zlaket Garden Grove Grocer Swern Nick Dunney Dunney Wang Dooney Jerry Giesler Garden Grove Garland Bifle Pantages Ae Ba

Large loss and death in Filimfire California blast

A fatal explosion at a California film studio killed one person, injured many, and damaged a major production complex. Firefighters battled flames as a second blast followed the first, blowing out windows and doors. An estimated loss started high and may drop after surveys, with the building valued at about $100,000.

Arese Pirewen Lnter Albert Ster

Driver Learns Stop Sign Traffic in Odd Fee Lesson

A confused 18 year old, Al Tunco Tittus of Lakeview, paid $3 for a driving lesson about stop signs. Court records note he drove past a stop sign at Zarzonera and Buena Vista streets while Lorraine La Doite and Judge Dave Watson ordered fines of $2 and $1 costs.

Sessane al Tunco Tittus Lakeview Articue Zarzonera Buena Vista Streete Lorraine la Doite Dave Watson

Florist Charles Sitter Dies in San Antonio Home

Charles William Sitter, 45, a Nimneds native and longtime San Antonio resident, died Thursday at his home 6007 Broadway. A florist by trade, he leaves two daughters Fern Sidles of San Antonio and Ethel Switzer of New Draska, one son Richard Sidles of San Antonio, five sisters, and a large Nebraska presence. General services not yet completed.

Charles William Sitter Nimneds San Antonio Broadway Sa.m Fern Mne_Sidles Ethel Switzer New Draska Richard Sidles Mesdames Clara Fry B. ‘Thanep Jenny Sidkes Nebraska BH. C. Berry Slahe L.A. Adair

Mrs. Lassie Mae Perry to Be Buried Friday in San Antonio

Funeral services for Lassie Mae Perry, 38, who died Wednesday in Memphis, Tenn., will be held Friday afternoon in San Antonio. Elijah Smith of the International Bible School will officiate. She is survived by her mother Delia Perry Bowles of San Antonio, a stepson Frank Rawls, two brothers Clarence Perry and Rebert Perry, of Abi-Mone.

Substation to be Built in Harlaminis

Fire and police officials plan a new substation in Harlaminis to enhance protection with three two man shifts and one guard on duty at all times. Completion is unlikely before year end. North side plans stalled awaiting annexations Blue Bonnet Hills or Amo Freight before progress.

Cenathicloa Harlaminis Fire Int Phil Weight Thuradas Harlantale Mulquabile Loweres Wright Blue Bonnet Amomo Terrell Hills

School Views Life of Edison

The English department at Westmoorland College hosted a program on Thomas Edison. The event honored Thawen A. EXli von Tubilee week with speakers including Elizabeth Lockhart, Evelyn McMoud, Lanier Bolton, and others. Alta King donated a Edison biography to the village library. Anna Katherine Me al gave a portrait from the senior class to hang in the English room.

Thomas A Eqison Ifr Jife Wwerg Westmoorland College Thawen A. Exlivon Alta King Jontor Elves Villege Thompson Anna Katherine Meal Edison Misa Ina Hoth Seasions Miysea Flamence Speckles Elizabeth Lockhart Lampasas Evelyn McMoud Corpus Christi Elon Barrows Lillian Maverick San Au- Witio Dertha Lee Bush Lanier Bolton Sam Ap Tonte

Sustain Charm With Pebeco Sustain Charm With Pebeco

An old advertisement extols Pebeco toothpaste as a remedy to aging beauty concerns. It touts neutralizing food fermentation acids, slowing decay, and a salty minty taste that leaves mouths feeling clean. A week long trial is offered.

Pacheco

Also Mentioned on This Page

F. Aderholt Gastonia N. C Louis McLaughlin William C., McGinnis George Carter K. Y Alamo Jewelry CO Evelry Sfek Barber Vna Clemencean General Gillmore Hops Hollywood T. M. Perry Claussaner Aniclops Algeriure Antoine Sea Houston St Laura Price Chicago Houston Tweed Ensemble Robby
Search Courier

Search the San Antonio Light Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The San Antonio Light?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication