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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1929
Page
7
Leni, director of noted films, died last night after a four month illness in Lom bore. His outstanding works include The Cat and the Canal, Tie Mae Wee Lavehe, and The Last Warning. He is survived by his widow.
A historic ad promises hay fever relief with Vapex, offering a free test sample at drugstores. It claims a pleasant odor clears nasal passages, with a bottle of fifty treatments priced at $1 and distribution by E Fougere Co of New York.
In Mexico City on September 3, reports reveal Lopez Velex Cooper and Concepcion Pardo have secretly lived together for six months. Pardo, a Mexican celebrity and manager of a major Mexican troupe in Los Angeles, says the couple kept their relationship private and never formalized a marriage. She asserts Velex and Pardo are deeply committed, though public plans for marriage were not pursued due to social considerations.
Universal Service reports a new United Artists Featurettes project aimed at producing 20 short films with Famous stars led by Considine Jr. and producer Riesenfield. Names mentioned include Harry Richman Joans Velez Gilbert Roland and Corinne Griffith among others in a bustling Hollywood roundup.
A worker identified as Tohn Lekara at 18 North Medina Street suffered serious injuries after a fall from a ladder while painting a wall near the Gregburg Station at South Presm and Carolina streets. He was in critical condition at Sara Reno hospital.
City council approves seventy five thousand dollar appropriation from the sewer fund to pay engineering and inspection firms for main sewer construction. The project includes utility work from Renzevelt avenue to Conrepeinn road and involves Weaver and Sala Bianpa streets.
The Southwest Texas Teachers Institute drew a record crowd with more than 2900 teachers from 17 counties attending sessions at Stackenridge Senior School. Marshall Johnston announced ongoing registration as lectures covered classical literature, handwriting, creative education, and industrial arts.
Aaron Johnson, described as a negro, was held under bond after waiving hearing before United States Commissioner J. Brown. He is alleged to have passed a counterfeit one dollar bill on J. Watkins, a grocery merchant at 16 East Fountain Street.
Secretary of the city plan commission Mise Mary Joulse left Winn daw for a vacation to Galveston. Metba Price, the closure Meportraint returned from a trip to Colorado. City clerk Fred Fries will return Saturday from Mexico City after two weeks with Heriee Gue.
Court officials delay a decision on extending the courthouse wing and tax requests tied to the project. County Commissioner Tun Newtray remains out, with judge Turd dag and others noting the pause. Newton is away on vacation in Washington.
A mangled report notes a guild seeking flowers for ill members and mentions a series of unclear names and actions. The text references municipal matters and a person named Wesley in a takement related to local governance.
Fragmentary text indicates a voyage resumed by a small craft and a person possibly linked to Tog or Germany, with garbled names and unclear destinations. The fragment mentions New York and a repudication of an original craft amid a wreck scenario, suggesting a travel setback or restart in transit. The readable parts imply a voyage from abroad toward New York with uncertain crew and craft details.
A fragile telegraphic note from Santa Monica traces a 19th century senate discussion on a darist bill. Reed Smoot seeks a resolution to narrow debate to a single topic, while warnings about bird seed imports and territorial claims surface. The writer, Will Rogers, mocks projected delays and mentions prohibition talks and Boulder Dam as Arizona senators denounce it.
Announcement from Principal T. Guy Hogera states enrollment at Main Avenue Senior School runs daily from 2 to 6 p.m. during the week. Classes begin Monday for the new term, with procedures described for student intake and registration.
Funeral services for Theory M Kuhlnan, 49, captain of Truck Company No. 1, San Antonio fire department, who died aboard on Sunday, will be held Wednesday morning. The Rev. Dussean of St. Marys Catholic Church will officiate. survivors include his widow Mary, five sisters.
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