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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1929

Page

2

River Cleaning Starts Tuesday In City River Project

Work begins Tuesday to widen and reclaim the river channel from Sell Alsi Street bridge to the South Alamo area. City officials say surveying starts, with A Marbach in charge of river improvements and plans to remove obstructions while preserving key structures. Mayor Chambers notes fences garages and small buildings may be removed as the channel is cleared. Changes in staff place Marbach in charge of the project, replacing Thomas Coghill.

Voss Bim Cily Paul B. Ble Marbach Étizinner Sarresing Ingalls JM. Chambers Stafi Janus Hughes Ehacnel South Alamo

Flier to Visit Canal on Leave

Capt Harold H George of the Air Force will take a leave and visit the Panama Canal area. The announcement notes his assignment and upcoming return, with orders to proceed to duty in the region.

Harold H. George Panama

Mistol Promises Rapid Cold Relief In Early Ad Pitch

A vintage advertisement touts Mistol as a fast acting cold remedy. It claims immediate relief by using it in the nose or gargling, reducing nasal swelling and irritation. The copy urges asking a druggist for the product, noting it is made by the makers of Nuidi.

Investiture Set As Sam Cochran Arrives from Washington

Five members of the San Antonio Scottish Rite will be invested with the 23rd degree upon the arrival of Sam T. Cochran, Southern grand inspector general from Washington. Cochran expected in San Antonio November 18 for the thirty-fifth semi annual reunion and the formal ceremony.

San Antonio Georra Sam T. Cochran Southern Frand Washington Leen Supreme Council William M. McIntosh Eph M. Goldstein Lonnie Irvin Fred Fletcher Walter C. Starks Linton Suprem Council Mr. Cochran Bird Degren San Antonin Consiors

Battle Thrower Killed by Auto Driver Released

Denver report says James Moran, 44, was struck and killed by a car driven by 16 year old Marine Treblejohn after an oncoming clash during a pedestrian confrontation. Police questioned the driver. Moran allegedly struck at the vehicle with a bottle before being struck.

Denver Hsie. Ort James Moran Reshue Marine Triphletorn Vbr Moran Mise Treblejern Bine Oni

Miracles Church in Santa Fe Buys Historic Cathedral Site

The Miracles Church in Santa Fe New Mexico purchased a landmark cathedral site for 6000 dollars joined with a theological upgrade. The purchase marks a notable change for the religious community and secures a historic location tied to Cashell’s era in American memory.

Miracles Church Santa Fe N.M

Rally Halts Stack Slide in Deluge of Selling

In a volatile session, the market staged a halt after a heavy selling wave sparked by nervousness tied to the failure of a New York exchange firm not engaged in general commission business. Major issues fell to new lows as margins were slashed to 25 percent at banks and brokers moved to replenish accounts, while heavy trading and late-day rallies capped a day of extreme turnover.

Page Luis New York Euch Exchange General Commission Busines American Telephone Standard Oil of New Jersey Imegican Cau Westitglause Failte Markey Do Ut New York Commiestoy Auimoaucement Foo Keel Gai Cemie Ny Tdvacumsion Remison Takat Antiok Lon Neal le Potira Gtr Pesterdassy Uowiam Park Ke Sian Hundrody Enktomers Ind J-2

Bank Stocks Hard Hit in Decline

Bank shares fell across major indices as investors reeled from mixed economic signals and interest rate concerns. Morgan Stanley, Chase, and Citigroup were among the lenders posting declines, with trading volume rising amid market jitter and speculation about earnings.

Mian and Bruce Found Killed

Report from a fragmented page indicates Mian and Bruce were killed in a violent incident. A boy described no known relatives except an aunt in Oklahoma. Several neighbors, including Mr and Mrs Taever and Mr and Mrs Meyers, heard the shouting outside the house where the deaths occurred. One resident, a war veteran, was about to enter a Houston hospital for treatment.

Oklahoma Taever Ant Ant Z . Meyers Dercefil Pereefull Mekrelnd Phi Houston Boxe Hospital

Woman Recovers Ten Thousand In Jewelry Heist

Mrs Florence Shaver identified suspects in a jewelry theft from her Clyde residence after viewing a show up lineup at the detective bureau. She helped recover ten thousand dollars worth of jewelry seized from two men, with the Ten nis Tand company head present confirming the same two prisoners. Names given include Prat Vaaier, Bredth Maysitert, and Sage Cartisa, all linked to the 87 East Morly street area.

Mongo Florence Shaver

Radium Talk and Fashion Dreams on Page One

The article discusses radium's potential, praising its power and longevity with ambitious numbers. It also notes fashion trends in Paris, mentioning emerald green nails and dyed nails to match outfits as a modern style.

Paris Fuda Mericank Fimenes Eek

Double murder at 1818 Augusta Street shocks neighborhood

Police report a double murder at a private residence where a couple Mrs John Svehnuf and her husband were found dead from poisoning. The victims included two young children, with investigators securing the scene at 1818 Augusta Street and coordinating with North Jersey police departments.

Chen Denithy John Svehnuf Augusta Street Nat Wieder Alan Saehylk Wily Borieg Salling Aly Soule

Study Atmosphere for New Telescope in Pasadena

The article describes atmosphere testing for a new telescope project in Pasadena. It mentions Morne Willey Pstrinamvere and observers at Monn Wilton Sins, detailing feeder optics, wave casting, and reflector specifications.

Pasadena Etude Sinea Morne Willey Prteriarionad Arkel Observatory Etic Dr da Ander Merve Lotte Ety

Farmers Forced to Make Liquor to Pay the Rent

In Bootie county Maine farmers were driven to moonshine production to cover farm rents. Officers uncovered a large still on the Bentley farm, implicating at least one farmer in the illicit operation as of October 20.

Columbia Bootie County Bentley

Bear on Highway Halts Automobiles Near Corning

A young black bear wandered onto a rural road near South Corning, delaying passing cars as motorists paused to watch. The animal appeared unafraid of humans and headed into adjacent woods after the vehicles slowed. Deer have been seen in the region, but bears are rare there.

Regent Sears Highread

75-Year-Old Millionaire Held for Stealing, Chicago

A 75 year old man, owner of several South Side buildings, was fined $50 and sentenced to 10 days in the Bridewell by Judge Herbert Immenhausen for stealing chickens from Turgh Dawson of 7 South Lincoln Street. The convicted man is Anthony Doherty of 820 Houare Street.

Chicago South Side Costa Bridewell Herbert Immenhausen Turgh Dawson Lincoln Street Anthony Doherty Houare

Pours Kerosene on Fire Explosion Kills Baby in Red Wing

In Red Wing Minnesota on October 20 a mother poured kerosene on a coal fire. An explosion followed. Her two year old son died. the mother Mrs Hanson was severely injured and hospitalized in critical condition. The incident is under investigation.

Blast Red Wing Minn Hates Flangen Hanson

British Bobs Jailed At Corpus For Grand Jury

W H Coljing and It Minstey were jailed at Corpus Christi awaiting grand jury action on automobile theft charges. Coljing pleaded not guilty. companions Catlins and Marley face printing charges related to the same auto theft incident. A local port port driver, and a negro man were involved per Coljing statements. If convicted, they face deportation.

W. H. Coljing Minstey Nucees County Foch Catlins Marley Coline Collins Founi Miyeell J. Linley Jth Pooh Im A. Tobnson Foveal Insmigention Office

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