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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1929

Page

11

Seven Lives Lost When Lake Steamer Sinks in Storm

Rescue of part of the Wisconsin crew near Kenosha as the steamer Wisconsin sank in a raging Lake Michigan storm. Between 10 and 15 men were flown to safety. three passengers were rescued and several unaccounted for. Capt. Morrison of Chicago and wireless operator Whee vein listed among missing.

Kenosita Wis. Orl Wiseyasity Kenosha Eunobia Wis Wisconsin Lake Michigan Mrasor Fife Douglas Morrison Chicago Whee C. H. Sjobtrand Clson N. Sh

Court Opens Pang Bids for Highway Project

Bids on the paring and surfacing of 151 10 miles of highway in State No 2, Bexar County, were opened by the county commissioners, with contracts to be awarded Friday. County Commissioner Joe S turned the bids over for recommendations.

Steint No. 2 Bexar Priday Goth Joe Bis Fridar

Investigation proposed on metric system in U S

Representative Britten Republican Tennessee introduces a resolution calling for a full investigation by the secretary of commerce to determine the tangible advantages or disadvantages of adopting the metric system for general use in the United States and to assess its impact on commerce and daily life.

Jurors Picked For Hamilton Murder Trial

In Mankin Texas on October 20 Hamilton sits relaxed as jurors are selected for his murder case over the slaying of Teson Walton Jr. The courtroom fills as families attend. Hamilton’s daughter Theresa, now widow of Walton, attends with his law partner’s daughter Florence Hendricks. Prosecution notes indicate the jurors appeared varied with farmers predominant among the attendees.

J. HL Hamilton Amarillo Tore Walton Jr Marcied Mamilton Seeretiy Houilton Chereu Com Walton Tas Mey University of ‘Exis Ahi Florence Hendricks Hamilton Theresa Austin

Straton Dies in New York Sanitarium After Long Illness

Straton, foe of modernist religious trends and a well known Baptist pastor, died in a New York sanitarium after a lengthy illness. He campaigned in Al Smith country.

Condemned Man to File Appeal

A convicted killer in Mason county plans to appeal the murder of Sheriff A. T Murray. The case involves Senator Walter Wendward and a Texas Sheriff’s association effort to oppose reversal. Sheriff Murray’s body was found near his car on a remote road near Mason.

Austin Tio Verrerra A. T Murray Mason Walter Wendward Coleman Texas Verretta Murray

Man Dies After Horse Hoof Kills Rider at Kyle Event

Charles McMullen of Henley was struck by a horse’s hoof during a goat roping contest near San Marcos Texas. He was rushed to a hospital but died shortly after. The funeral was held Monday in Kyle.

San Marcos Charles McMullen Henley Medullen Texas Kyle Welery

Death of Rev John Stratton chief Pentecostal defender

Reverend John Stratton, 60, pastor of the Onhary Baptist church in New York, died today in a private sanitarium in Clipson Springs, N. His death followed a heart attack after a long illness. A staunch supporter of Pentecostal services and a literal Bible interpretation, he backed William Jennings Bryan at the Scopes trial and opposed Darwinian evolution in church teaching, sometimes clashing with congregants and deacons.

Clipson Springs Dot Roweh Seentieny Twilitam New York Lero Ab GG Laveberg Coats Stratton Onhary Baptise AL Ona

City milk tests best in United States

San Antonio records the highest milk sanitation rating in the nation at 9 percent perfect based on a Washington survey by Al Miller and reported to G U Gare chief milk inspector. The U S Public Health Service Bureau of Milk Investigation authored the letter citing the find.

San Antonio United States Washington Tees G. U. Gare United States Public Health Department Bureau of Milk Investigation al. M. Miller Washington Lestie Wank

Paws Det 4 Dalilier's Setback in National Soviatist Vote

A damaged OCR reads that PAWS Det 4 Dalilier's faced a sharp setback as the national Soviatist group refused to permit its members to participate in the internal party process, blocking licitation efforts.

PAWS Dalilier Fempe Soviatist Compress

County Income Over Two Million Reported for Year

County Treasurer’s report to the county commissioners shows total income from tax and other sources at 2,652,095.01 and land assessments at 486,796.50 for the year ending Aug 1, 1928, with expenditures in road and bridge work, general fund, hospital and institutions, county salaries, jury fund, and interest on bonds totaling 700,580.673. The document was approved by Judge Peery Hobertyoy and the county commissioners Tuesday.

Taxga WS. Kendall Ware Road Spital and Institution

Curious pair escapes fine in minor court case

In a corporation court hearing, a husband and wife testified after officer J Av Stan Hat arrested them for passing a spy RigMal South Presa and South Alawosterets. They claimed they halted at the scene and questioned the officer about the incident. The judge pressed the couple on perjury doubts amid a $2 fine, suggesting the possibility of entering the employment column.

Vaginus J. Av Stan- Hat and Atte Aly Volland Schley Avcane Tucalas Eolloewine

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