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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1929
Page
2
Hard to parse excerpt describes dramatic homicide inquiry with Dr. Wrather and Dr. Vaughn detailing multiple gunshot wounds on Walton. Sheriffs, physicians, and a stenographer recount exam timing, presence of powder burns, and lack of found weapon while testimony hints at involvement of Hamilton and Thergies.
Authority on Elenore Mehenn recalls her work Chickie Pat and discusses ongoing issues of youth a young girl faces. A photo shows the writer in a recent pose.
Junior Chamber members anticipate a major dance event featuring prominent leaders and a crowd from Alame County. The plan includes music, entertainment, and social activities, with organizers confirming a formal program and potential guest speakers.
Alice Meherin discusses the evolving heroine Pat Dawn and the liberating yet paradoxical roles for women. She contrasts old fashioned virtue with contemporary flirtation and ambition, envisioning a future where motherhood is valued as a noble choice and women pursue adventure and self enrichment.
An elderly visitor arrives in San Antonio for the winter season, registering on a Wednesday. The article notes the arrival of the 80 year old traveler and mentions local automotive interests and regional commentary in a lively, period-tone style.
A centenarian, Moe Ann Beonet, celebrated at a family reunion held near 330 Dwyer in a local ceremony. Attendees marked the milestone of her 101st year with well wishes and memories shared among relatives.
Aged L A resident Mrs. Any Bennett celebrated her one hundred and further birthday with a family reunion Tuesday night. About forty children and grandchildren gathered at 340 Lasker Avenue, the home built by her husband Sun C. Bennett. Born in Tennessee, Mrs. Bennett later lived in Chicago before settling in San Antonio in 1918. She is the mother of two sons and several daughters, tracing lineage to Bragham Hill of Virginia.
Public opening of the bear pits and Monkey Island in Brackenridge Park planned with a ceremony Sunday afternoon. Albert Bleves to speak. a speakers stand to be erected facing the pits. Mayor Chambers to accept. Traffic police will manage jams and restrict vehicle access around the area.
City officials voiced indifference to buying land north west of Strakkenridge Park for a high school site. Mayor C M Characters stated no effort would be made to push the purchase. Businessmen had urged reconsideration of building a school at Spanial Acres near the old rock quarry.
In Weverly Calif a group including Morgan Samant Mitchell and George Baker hold a three way meeting to boost morale as stocks slide The event aims to unify the participants for months to lift confidence and possibly reverse losses with a shared plan for market recovery.
Witness Grundy described alleged lobbying and patronage tied to Warren G Harding era nominations. He claimed $271000 cash found in Veuxro’s safe was handed to Reed’s allies and denied broad telephone talk with Penrose, while recounting ties to Albert R. Watson and farm relief pressures.
San Antonio officials warn pranksters to refrain as Halloween approaches. An extra police presence will patrol the city, with officers drafted as special constables to deter mischief and enforce ordinances.
The district court affirmed the denial of bail for Lower Shipp in a case tied to a robbery at the Corona theater. Shipp remains under a $30,000 bond on related charges, while other defendants face conspiracy and bottling accusations linked to the same incident.
Aly Smith was released on a $4000 bond after a miner day incident near the Nueces cafe on North Street. Police say the case involves Charles Staienk, a veteran prohibition agent, with further details unclear due to damaged OCR.
After about nine years of planning and more than 300000 dollars spent on roads utilities and airfield preparations excavation for the first permanent building at Randolph field started on Wednesday The contract for the sugaratinn for the two warehouses and sir herrecky to be constructed by Murch Brothers of St Louis and the West Point of the Air was not settled with Jack Shelton of San Antonio in Texas The stated aim was to contract much of the work to San Antonio firms and contractors while advertising furniture and attic or garage items for use in the era of the air field.
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