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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1929

Page

3

Highest Honor IG Awarded Mason in Southern Jurisdiction

The digus honor of active members in the Supreme Council of the Scottish Rite southern jurisdiction was conferred on three Masons in Warrington on Oct 26. Named: Louis G. Clarke Portland Ore Joseph A. McIntyre St Louis and Louis Block Davenport Iowa Perry W. Weidner Los Angeles C B Smith Little Rock Ark James Hichardson Baltimore Charles Barham Nashville Percy El Cue Alexandria. The grand council will meet in Dallas Sept 24 23 26 next year.

Warrington D. G Sonor Louis G. Clarke Portland Ore Joseph A. McIntyre St. Louis Louis Block Davenport Low Perry W. Weidner Los Angeles Wea C. B. Smith Little Rock Ack James ¥. Hichardoon Baltimore Charles Barham Nashville Percy el Cue Alexandria Dallas Texas Thie Charleston Vers

Capital VI Probe Sparks Senate Demand for Dismissal

Washington D C Senator Cole Blease accuses the District of Columbia commissioners of letting the capital become a hub for crime and vice. He demands President Hoover remove the entire board overseeing the city.

Washington, D. C Cole ‘Elsase South Carolina J. Jesey Washington Blease Hoover White House

Mysterious death delays funeral in Cameron case

In Cameron, authorities halt funeral services for pensioned railroad worker William T. Thmeran after County Attorney Cory and a sheriff escorted the body for an autopsy. Cory cited new information prompting a thorough investigation, while the widow opposed the step.

Oawagd Kan William T. Thmeran Charlier HL Cory Cameron Cory Ling

Police Department Shifts See Minor Personnel Changes

Chief Owen W. Kilday announces small alterations in department staffing. Evdie Ankerson and Day shift sergeant WA Trarvey were reassigned while Clif Ramehiseel and others received new posts. Kilday warned further adjustments may occur.

Bolica Owen W. Kilday Evdie Ankerson Trarvey Dave Cruz Ant Clif Ramehiseel Kilday

City Planner Wins Three-Year Contract

A new city planner contract secures three years of work for the department. The award covers planning services and ongoing projects, with the successful firm to provide development guidance and urban design input throughout the term.

Italian Prince Receives Booming Ovation at Milan

Crown Prince Humberto arrived in Milan from Drossely aboard the Belgian royal train to a large popular demonstration. He was greeted by Giunta, secretary to the cabinet, acting for Premier Mussolini, and will proceed tonight to Turin.

Milan Drossely Humbere Tuly'a Turin San Reasore Crown Priore Wen Giunta Mussolini

Prince Nicholas In Bucharest Street Fight

In Bucharest, Prince Nicholas, uncle to King Michael, reportedly engaged in a street fist fight after a taxi collision. He attacked the chauffeur, who was left battered and taken toward hospital as newspapers announce the incident with charges of brutality.

Bucharest Nicholas Michael Buchérest Totor

Tobacco Girl Ban Sought by Vela Church Women

Colorado Springs church women petition city council to ban tobacco imagery on local billboards. They argue the display promotes vice and harms the community, urging city action and public support at a Sunday church meeting.

Colorado Springs Colo Lela

Bandit Chief Faces Death in Bank Robbery Case

Lamats, called Felon Flengle, leader of the Wolf Path gang, convicted of first degree murder for the First National Bank heist in Diag. A jury sentenced him to the death penalty after a trial that ended at 8:45 PM. Co-defendants George J. Absbier and Howard Houston already received death sentences.

Lamats Cato INS Felon Flengle Wolf Path Dsatha First National Bank Herg Diag Rowers Fiongle George J. Absbier Howard Houston Lavint Pany Lanar

Army Orders list transfers and retirements across posts

Posted Army Orders show Lieut Col Sidney D Maize retiring after 20 years. Multiple officers move to new posts including Fort Huges Fort Omula Carter Stemper to Washington and Capt Burl Greene to Fort Lomé. Second Lieutenants Gluntzberg and Wisher reassigned. training in New York.

Eral Washington Gol Sidney D Maize Cav Jajors Percy G Hort Fort Iiuges Fort Omula Carter D Stemper Beattyville Charles Kedy Mort Sirage Burl F. Greene el Paso Lome Ty Wail Ralph L. Gimpel H. Teaneck Newton Harry B. Dynes 4Sti Shires A. Blair Fort Brady Winfield St Ontario TH. Mitchell FY &Y Fort Sam Houston Fort Monmouth Robert J. Atlea Jr Roy P. Dutty K. Ay Fort Samt Houston Fort Tivhinson Alvan CO Kinesiday Us March Field Duncan Edward GC. Amplegate Fort Sherilan Fort Jrvtining Frederick EL. Glun

Aged Bridegroom Killed in Crash

A bridegroom died in a crash near Sheboygan Wisconsin when a vehicle struck a telephone pole at a local hour, killing Simon Ajilovshek and severely injuring his fifty six year old wife Annie of Sheboygan.

Sheboygan Wis Gutom Here Simon Ajilovshek Annie

Oakland man wounded after cult based shooting attempt

James Clifford 28 of Oakland Calif lies in a county hospital with bullet wounds after saying he acted to carry out orders of a secret cult. Patrons wrestled his gun as he attempted suicide, and Clifford claimed the cult forced him to shoot himself or be killed for loving another member’s wife. Police handcuffed him and chained him for transport.

EL Paso Qet James Clifford Oakland Calif Tres Powers Paul Hooper Clifford Flow Tex Iroa Purvera Harper Del Gladys Mersons Iris Ahdumann

Senate lobby fight deepens over railroad funding and Grundy

A Senate lobby investigation moves to press the New York New Haven Hartford line and its Connecticut Manufacturers Association ties. Senators Bingham and George attack Evanson and Grundy tariff lobbying, with recall of Shundy to testify, as the inquiry widens to probe potential law violations in campaign funding and railroading influence.

Lea Royer District of Columbia Rover New York New Haven and Hartford Manufacturers’ Association of Connecticut Washington Ny Committee Senate

Senate to Recall Grundy to Stand Testimony

The Senate to Recall Joseph R. Grundy of Pennsylvania before the Senate Lobby Committee next week. Grundy testified last week that he represented himself in tariff lobby work and paid his own expenses. The panel will also hear C. A Buck, vice president of the Techie steel company.

V. C Joseph R. Grundy Pennslvania Tnrish Senate Lobby Committee Grundy Witariff C. A Buck Techie Hem Steel Company Washingto

Mother Bear Good Teacher at Yellowstone

In Denver dated October, the article hails Major Philip Martindale, chief ranger at Yellowstone, as a superb educator. It credits Mother Bear Reet for providing her offspring a complete grade school to college education without external aid.

Denver Golo Philip Martindale Old Paith Euldiatricy Yellowstone National Park Reet Martinunlanya Beor

Fall Fight and Conviction Motion Heads to High Court

The piece reports on appeals surrounding the Fall and Doheny case with Justice Hitz presiding. It notes the possibility of a suspended sentence given Fall’s ego and health, and mentions Dolony's upcoming bribery trial weekend after a tearful farewell. The defense seeks a new trial amid trial-ward motions and jury instruction disputes.

Hitz District of Columbia Court of Appeals United States Supreme Court High Court Ball Fall-Doheny Fense Fall Dolony Tre Wen le Court

Doheny Silent on Fair Trial

Doheny, the millionaire investor, dodged reporters as he arrived in town with Mrs Doheny for a train halt. He refused to confirm or deny blessing the court in Washington that convicted Albert B. Wall of fraud in the Fisk wills matter.

Uimlurgo Doheny Mra Wasington Albert B. Wall Fisk Mayal Gil Luases

Woman seeks 102800 in suit over facial injury in crash

In Los Angeles on December 20 1926 Miss Telen H Rengstorff filed a superior court suit against the Yellow Cab company claiming her fare was extracted in an accident and that her chances of maturing damages have diminished.

Los Angeles

Eight children killed by shell in Konors village attack

In Konors near Pinek eight schoolchildren died and several others were severely injured when a shell they touched exploded. The blast occurred in a village damaged by recent conflict and highlights ongoing dangers for civilians.

Warsaw Poland Severn Konors Pinek

Bank Robber Seeks Liberty and Repayment Plan

A Chicago bank robber asks for parole and liberty to repay funds. He proposes entering a business partnership with Delong, a former bath president on parole after a prison term for wrecking his own bank. Both seek conditional release and restitution if business is viable.

Chicago Delong Bath Wiisiself Ty Ben Tagram Tigran Eburg St. Clair County

Jailors Fall Prison Break Reveals Three Executed Murders

Walla Walla Washington October 20 Delivery of a confessed slayer and two other condemned men is reported after jailers discover inmates plotting. Preston Clark, A. Bidwell, Robert Wilkins, and George Schneider are tied to multiple murders as guards find improvised tools and green soap in cells.

Walla Walla Wash Duck Hoftivay Auucker Johnson Toftana Motiyer Preston Clark A. 1S Bidwell Robert Lee Wilkins Ju We Crooke George Schneider Pluffan Yurlichmtion Houffon Tong Officams Hin Menroc

Church Weddings Register Decline Moves to Registry Offices

Clergymen report a steady drop in church weddings as more couples opt for registry offices and postpone honeymoons. They cite publicity around church weddings and reduced religious training in youth education as contributing factors.

Inebriate Shocks Police With Phone Call

In Birmingham an intoxicated man called police from a doorway and bragged I am drunk and we aim to please. Officers recorded the incident and brought the man to court on drunkenness charges.

Birmingham Thomas Moe Soie Poice Leadquarters Taey Bill Recordes

Pastor in Brawl Antagonist Held

In Rochesten New York on October 20 George Wheeler was charged with assault after a fist fight with Rev Dr Alexander J Melver Tymball. Wheeler allegedly attacked during a spiritualist meeting presided by Dr Lvar Trmfal, prompting removal of attendees and police action.

Century Gap Between Flesh and Spirit Warned

A fragmented page discusses progress and moral stagnation, noting advances in machinery and housing but criticizing declines in mental and moral development. It references German development near Wandlitz, large urban growth, and a view that humanity has progressed materially while lagging ethically.

Separation and new divorce battle in Los Angeles case

Verna futiles and his wife Hester H. Stiles face a second separation amid charges and countercharges in a fresh divorce action. A $250,000 heart bale suit is filed in Superior Court by Mrs. Stiles against Mrs. Whise MacGinner, also Mrs. John MacGinner, tied to a wealthy copier man.

Los Angeles Verna Hester H. Stiles Stiles Whise MacGinner John MacGinner Hie

Boys Turn Church Into Hunting Ground

In Cromwell Oklahoma an incident left three males arrested after an attempted theft and vandalism at a church. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but report notes a disruption described as a dangerous activity near the church grounds.

French Tiger Clemenceau Clings To Life Amid End Nears

Paris reports Georges Clemenceau, the aging former wartime premier nicknamed the Tiger, is gravely ill with heart disease and lung congestion. At 81, he faces death with characteristic defiance, insisting on finishing his memoirs as doctors monitor his fragile condition.

Paris Georges Clemenceau Fentice Clemencea Edo Clemenceau Tanya Charies Laubry Dani Heya Bie

Texag Pair Off On Bet In World Series Journey

Forrest Cole of Dallas and Ernest Lutrel start a 120 day cross country walk from Dallas to Philadelphia to deliver a bet tribute to the Chicago Cubs World Series game. They plan to cover about 42 miles daily, with Cole batting a ball along the route.

Dallas Texas Oallas Shibe Park Philadelpia Forrest &. Cole Chicago Cubs Philadllphia North Deans Cole Ernest Lut Rel Dallas Grocer

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Mason Capital VI Harlan Bartholo Louis S. A Planner Prince We Humphrey Jradiant Fire Standard OF the World GULT Uti Reiter Man Bingham Ture Joseph Tt Shundy Evanson Old Guard George Eyaneson Manufacturers Association of Connecticut Congress L. Doheny Pastor Brance Ify Tetanen Walker Eitys Wandlitz Germany Drvellings Sears Bs Lake TEXAG Ernie Young Home Exposition Choice Heads OF America
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