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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1929

Page

4

Big Air Liners to Be Built for Pacific Route

Akron Ohio October 30. Pacific Zeppelin Transport Co plans the largest air liners to operate between Southern California and the Philippines in 1933. Led by Paul W Litchfield the project features 6 5 million cubic capacity planes with a 21 5 million construction program. Two hangars at Akron and Southern California plus facilities in HawaiPhilippines will be built. The liners will carry 50 passengers and 10 tons of mail freight and cut transoceanic crossing times.

Akron Ohio California Philippines Pacific Zeppelin Transport Company Paul W. Litchfield Zoypelins Hawai Dphiliquins Litchfield Nove

San Antonio Pioneer’s Kin Dazzle Boston Traffic

A widow and daughter of a San Antonio pioneer recount a nutty crookw in Boston and Chicago, where Julia Corrigan navigates traffic with humor and cordial cops. The piece ties in San Antonio rodeo fundraisers led by Mrs. Hearst, plans for Madison Square appearances, and light local lore about cowboys, presidents, and small-town mischief.

San Antonio Toronto Boston Julia Corrigan Carrigan Brighton Oneway Streets Bille Mi Dulla Trails Chicago Corrigan Timi Bellawel Fune Arcesia Hixin Miss Corrigan Miss Folia Madison State Garden William Randolph Hearst Tom Johnson Johnson Bill CW. W. Sterling Madison Square

Dance Opens Seguin Hotel Dinner Dance Night

A Thursday evening formal at Seguin Hotel marked the debut of the Nayles Nexwins, led by Joe A. Nix of San Antonio. J F Musing of Meattle, a hotel owner, and Deckman, the manager, are among the key figures in the venture.

Mayles Nexwin Lostelly Joe A. Nix San Antonio J. F. Musing Meattle Nail Ala Deckman

Inventory of Parks Slated in City Inventory

City hall prepares what is believed to be the only complete inventory of park property. Inventory Clerk J. P. Doxey expects the listing to cover equipment animals acreage and buildings within a few days.

J. P. Doxey Doxey

Columbia University Records 200 Dissertations on Campus

Columbia University has recorded an machines 200 American dissertations on the campus. Dr W Cabell Greet, professor of English, notes this is only a small proportion of the work.

Columbia A. S York Colombia University Hias W. Cabell Greet

Eight Children Die in Hodgkins House Fire Explosion

A fire and explosion in Hodgkins, a Chicago suburb, killed three girls aged 11 months and injured five others. The Malieviel family, with mother Mrs. Maliieviel, left a can of gasoline near kerosene while cooking, causing fumes to ignite.

Steve Chicago Mary Gertrude Virvfinia Malieviel Hodgkins Mary Maliieviel Miis

Soviet Plane Held Down by Weather in Detroit

Weather delays Soviet aircraft plans in Detroit as crews postpone takeoff for New York. Unfavorable conditions force rescheduling and potential departure once visibility and conditions improve.

Detroit New Ford New York Telay Neamthey

Verdict Murder in Girl's Death on Railway Bridge

In Toronty on October 35 a coroner's jury found Jean Dickson died from injuries on a railway bridge after being struck by a train. The verdict declared the death a murder and noted the line of events leading to her injuries and death are under investigation.

Girl Toronty Jean Dickson Tuan Twlagy Hermrogs

Chicago Will Sell World's Fair Bonds

Chicago will sell bonds for the World’s Fair project with authorization from officials. The issue is planned for spring sale and will retire later, with governing authorities stating the bonds are funded.

Chicago

Lieut Gafney To Bring Bomber Back After Trip

Lieut Gafney plans a return with a bomber after a reschedule. Two additional aircraft will depart from Keeliy field for New Orleans to attend ceremonies at Spal Airport in Thorn.

Gafney FMN Eee Tralee Tayfren Keeliy Field New Orleans Spal Thorn

Bread Shop Accident Leaves Man Finger Cut Near Buffalo

A man cutting bread at a Buffalo cafe sustained the loss of a finger on his left hand. He was transported to Robert Green hospital for treatment.

Palmer Todges Sweetwater Tedds Doke Abernathy Buffalo Cafe Commetra

Two Injured in Street Row Reported in Local Hospital

Aathing Rosales of 412 South Pesos Street and Pablo Salinas of 305 Duraviga Steel were hospitalized Wednesday after a street altercation. Five others were taken to a hospital by Constables Ben Zepeda and C. Wivabue of Pretinel No. 6.

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