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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1929

Page

3

Priest Buried Forty-Two Hours In Earth Rescued In Shaft

A well collapse left Priest trapped fifty feet deep for 42 hours beneath damp sand and rock. Rescue by hundreds of workers using a parallel 30 foot shaft saved him though he was weak and nearly paralyzed by pressure. He spoke through a tube and demanded water as doctors assessed his injuries.

Otlumata Tova Sepe Numbero Prisst Eepine Priest Miers Bug Tocka D. L. Rater

Tragic murder attempted suicide ends in deaths of two siblings

In Gary Indiana Sept a woman attempted suicide by gas in her bedroom. Her brother and another man died from the explosions aftermath. Her sister Mildred Lashmet smelled gas, pulled another woman to safety, but was killed by the blast. Clinton Lashmet later died of heart failure upon returning home.

Gary Ini Ted Pieter Mia Foster Gee Minx Mildred Laskmot Rein Mise Lashmet Clinton Lashmet

Typhoon Toll Rises to 104 in Philippines

Manila reports the death toll from a fierce typhoon in Southern Luzon has climbed to 104. Infanta on Tayabas Province’s western coast is heavily damaged with reports of many deaths. Aerial relief flights by American Red Cross crews found conditions deplorable there.

Manila Luzon Havo Wrongut If & Balé Dezen Infanta Tayabaes SD Persage Atm Carrsion Ted

Peru Supported for League Seat at Geneva Assembly

Latin American delegates to the League of Nations assembly voted unanimously to oppose Chile for the Trague council seat and urged its vacancy upon expiration of Chile's term. It was understood that Victoria would not press its claims for the seat further.

Peru Geneva Assembly of the Trague of Nations Chile Vitigaay

Official Held on Charge of Theft in Dominion Bonds

George Wellington Hysnd man, assistant deputy armistee of finance in the Dominion government, was held on a charge of theft of Victory bonds and coupons valued at about £4000. He faced bail set at $10,000.

Chareet George Wellingtnn Hysndman Armistee Dominion Hall

Gomez Elected in State of Mexico

Gomez has been officially declared winner in the state of Mexico elections and will take oath as governor on September 15.

Gomez State of Mexico Toltca Movie Fiberto Games State of Mexico

Fireman B. Beek Featured In Know Your Firemen Series

Fireman B Beek of 3208 Carson Street is spotlighted as a member of the Know Your Firemen series. Pipeman 4 Heck with Eagle Company No Fi Station 6 on Masur Street is also noted. He joined the department September 0 2010.

Beek Carson Street Inday Heck Eagle Company No. Fi Sale Masur Street

Soviet protest over brutal anti-Chinese actions in China

The Soviet foreign office asked Germany through Ambassador Vor Dirksen in Moscow to pressure Nanking to stop barbaric treatment of Soviet citizens in China. It warned of punitive measures against Chinese residents in Russia if the brutality does not end, citing decapitated corpses and citizens dragged through streets.

Moscow Bett Germany Vor Dirksen China Russia Sovet Vhev

Liquor Plane Seizure Report Amid Prohibition Enforcement

Agents seized a plane with a large quantity of liquor after it landed near Riversie, with two men fleeing into darkness. Chief Inspector Lenison and Inspector Caney led the seizure as authorities pursue violators amid ongoing prohibition enforcement. Divorces granted included Clark, Trappp, McDaniel, Williams, Hill, Harris, Tenen, Menard, and Youngblood cases.

Milan Taly Arturo ‘Ostanini Tu Scala Detroit Biel Umi flay_ said Atmet Haskeith Tristan Iacide Taohauser Riversie Chritopher Lenison Caney Thuy

Commission views prison farms and central plant plan

The Prison Centralization Commission in Austin will visit Hanta ville to inspect Wynne farm and other penitentiary property. A September meeting in Temple will discuss plans for a central penitentiary plant to manufacture goods for state use. A proposed plant costing 4 083 000 dollars was tentatively approved, with four sites to be considered if not state owned. The commission plans to report to the governor by December 1 and may call a special session to consider recommendations.

Austin Lent Hantaville Wynne Geren Temple Central Penitentiary F. B. Giesecke New Monton Flintssille Vehien Anatin Ani

Lincoln's Grandson to Be Buried at Arlington National Cemetery

Springfield report states Abraham Lincoln II, grandson of the emancipator, will leave the Lincoln monument at Oak Ridge cemetery to be re interred beside his father Robert T. Lincoln at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington. Attorney General Oscer Carlstram advised Harry Cleaveland, director of the state department of public works, to honor the request of Mrs. Robert T. Lincoln for the relocation to national burial grounds.

Springfield Abraham Lincoln II Oak Ridge Robert T. Lincoln Arlington Noonal Washington, D.C Oscer Carlstram Harry Cleaveland State Department of Public Qworks

Man Jailed After 4 Marriages Seeks Fifth Mate

MEXICO CITY Kept 7 UN Caretann Alfanar Guerrero was jailed for marrying four times without divorce. He befriended a prisoner and plotted a fifth wedding in custody. Authorities ordered his transfer to a different jail as he announced plans to wed again despite limited freedom.

Mexico City Alfanar Guerrero Lere Hnld Authoritien Aayiim

Henry Ford Buys on Installment Plan

Henry Ford reportedly buys a machine on an installment plan with a $10 down payment. Wesley Shaffer and Benny Foard are linked to arranging the purchase, while terms and final cost remain unclear in the readable text.

Henry Ford Atlanta Benny Foard Yupl Tle Wesley Shaffer

Painting to honor Hoover visit to Brazil to be presented

A government commission will present two paintings depicting President Hoover's September 7 visit to Brazil. The project enlists 20 artists to create the works, illustrating the landing and reception events.

Hoover Ryo DE Jantero Toover Brasillag

Boy Breaks Arm After Fall From Tree

A boy named jfohnson from Trier fell from a tree while playing and broke his right arm. He received treatment at Robert 1 hospital and Green her ial Batueday, with the injury centered at the wrist.

Jfohnson Trier Pues Herial

Court Proceedings in County Court at Law No 1

Judge McCollum presides as cases from Burnett Gil Dar Hak company Outlet Millinery and others proceed. Several suits, including Triggins v DB Crosby and Sunpls, Kasman Tite Goods v Houston, and Ex parte matters, with judgments for plaintiffs in some accounts and dismissals in others, plus orders on property and bonds in various matters.

County Court AT Law McCollum Burnett Gil Dar Hak Company Ve. Outlet Millinery Company Neat Inrplanitif G. Triggins +s. U. DB Crosby, Sa Justice's Courts Caae Ran Antonia Machine and Sunpls Company A. Williams Plaintife B. Frank Company Rs Charlie Pinkin Paintiff Kasman Tite Goods Company 151. C. Houston

Justice of the Peace Court Fines and Acquittals Report

Judge John F Onion presided failing to display number plates with several fines issued for auto and motor light violations. Individuals including Lechig Osternberg Veors and others are named among the cited offenses. Acquittals listed for RG Smith and Andrew Rouse.

Justice OF the Peace Court John F. Onion Prates Duke Lechig F. J. Osternberg Suto Meenne Lawa B. J. Veors D. T. Crane William Thompson Walter Staerleweather RG. Smith Andrew Rouse

Buffalo riding and cattle talks in a drifting frontier tale

A fragmentary column traces frontier themes with hunters and buffalo legends. It recounts a Native American hunter, risky encounters with buffalo, and armor against danger amid ranching life. Mentions Nat Parke, O K Pleeran, and Protean figures around cattle markets and conservation days in Gonzales.

Grash Injures 2 When Automobile Goes Into Ditch

Mrs. Qtela Urrutia aged 32 and Crue Urratia, 12, were hospitalized after a South Loop accident Friday. A truck overturned and forced into a ditch, Mrs. Urrutia hit by the vehicle and sustaining a scalp wound, while her daughter suffered minor injuries.

Qtela Urrutia Rexpold Tauphier Crue Urratia Robert Mt. Greeb Hospital South Loop

Burglar Succeeds as Fiction Writer in Prison

Trenton, X.Jy Sent. Lawrence Marnard, once a prolific check writer and burglar, has become a published author. Several short stories, written in his cell, appear in magazines and under review for wider publication. He finds writing easier than crime and plans further work from prison.

Trenton X. Jy Lawrence Marnard Prican Makazitea Ohiain

Funeral Services for Leroy Gardiner Held in LeRoy

Funeral services for Leroy Gardiner were held Saturday afternoon in LeRoy Gardiner BS. The Rev. Ht. J. Way pastor of the South Ride Maptint obstrch officiated. He was a member of the American Tc- Rint and survived by his mother Mrs. Willian Ford of San Antonio and a sister Mrs. Loyd Bond of Dallas.

Pantages Jury Guarded by Bailies in Los Angeles

In Los Angeles a three day recess followed testimonies in the Pantages murder case. Mrs Pantages and the theater party faced charges over an automobile crash that killed Joe Nakumoto. Prosecution alleges liquor influence. defense cites Dr Brook It Webb and others. Both sides claim partial victory as medical testimony debated responsibility for the victim’s death.

Los Angeles Al¢sanier Dantazas Anilor Mre. Pantages Joe Nakumoto Panlaged Moe Prook It Webb Wy. Dedald Ciss Toumata Ihe Sivathy

Mattress Fire Erupts in Apartment House

A warning mattress caused smoke and a small blaze at 398 San Pedro Avenue early Saturday. Tenant Tans Giniser was awakened by smoke at 2:10 a.m. and found his mattress burning. The fire was contained to the mattress with no other damage. origin is not known.

Tans Giniser Tom Lelike San Pedro Avenue

Last Minute Rush Seals Special Divorce Session

Judge W. A. Benes presiding at a summer term of the Ninety fourth District court sees a surge in divorce petitions. The term ends at midnight Saturday with no more divorces possible until fall. Ten divorces granted, and expected more before Saturday’s close.

An Bens Anthony Fund

Funeral Services Held for J C Bell

Joseph O Bell Jr 23 of 1121 West Ashby Place died Friday afternoon in a local hospital. He was to be buried Saturday afternoon with Rev William H Joyner of Beacon Hill Baptist Church in charge. Bell was a civilian clerk at Danton Field. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Bell Sr and sister Miss Henry Ti Tolland, all of San Antonio.

Joseph O. Bell Jr West Ashby Place William H. Joyner Beacon Hill

Legion Liner Will Get Steamer's Aid

TEVIDEO Uruguay Sept 7 Passengers of the American Legion probably will convoy their trip from Buenos Aires to New York aboard the steamer Van Truck next Tuesday. Damages suffered when it grounded Saturday at the port entrance appear serious though relief efforts proved unsuccessful.

Tevideo Uruguay Mitugon American Legion Buenos Aires New York Elforie Sbis

Byrd Radio Broadcast Tonight From Antarctic Expedition

Commander Byrd will listen to a radio program aired by General Electric Laboratories as a sound record of a halt at Thom Wattle in the Antarctic. The program is to be transmitted by WGY at 10 p.m. Standard time.

Byrd Scagnectady N.Y Antarctic Thom Wattle General Electric Laborators WGY

She Keeps Away From Cigarettes Among Visitors

New York reports describe Tellish visitors in Tian Merv and Richard Norton among the party of the Prince of Wales. One arrival noted a notably long cigarette bolster as they came to the United States, with the scene marked by the day’s events.

New York Merv Richard Norton United States Prince of Wales

Radio Programs on KTS and KGDR Listings in San Antonio

Broadcast schedule details from KTS and affiliated stations list daily programming across Saturday and Sunday including baseball results at 5:15 p.m. and 9:37 p.m. final scores, music segments from Studio 1230, education and Bible programs, theater airings at Majestic, and numerous hourlong concerts and orchestras with call letters KGDR KGCI KGDB KGHC WBAP WBAL.

KTS The San Antonio International Bible Students Party Front Tabernacle Resalla

Attorney General Leads In State Golf Championship

Mitchell of St Paul shot a 77 to take the early lead in the state golf championship. He began the second half of medal play four strokes ahead of the pack as the field trailed.

Air Paul Minn WD. Mitchell St. Paulbeiig United States Mitchell

British Mail Plane Crash Kills Three in Persia

A British mail plane from England to India crashed today at Jask, Persia. Three people were killed, two injured, and the aircraft including passengers, mail, and wreckage were burned.

Bimla Indin Jask Persia

Winter Takes Farly Hold in West

Winter grips the Rocky Mountain region with record cold. Denver region temperatures hover around 24 degrees, the coldest for this time in four decades. Frost warnings persist as snow fares in parts of Montana Wyoming and Colorado, with several towns reporting snowfall and travel disruption.

Farly Hold West Denver Cele Rocky Monstern Udi Hayre Mont Kale Ispell Yellowstone Landey Wio Fox Park Wyoming Albans Wye Samuw Uno Montana Colorado-New Mexico

Army Praised by Portes Gil in Circular

Mexico City Sept 7 Portes Gil issued a circular praising the army for its actions in Jalisco Michoacan Jalisco and other states. He commended the army for fulfilling duties despite hardships and sacrifices while defending the republic.

Portes Mexico City

Van Cleave Funeral Services Held for Mrs Meck Van Alense

Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon for Mrs Meck Van Alense 21 of 10165 Gladstone Avenue who died Friday morning. She is survived by her husband Jack Veo Leave her parents Mr and Mrs WT Srift of Polchew Texas brothers Swift of San Antonio Marvin Max Rex and Tho Swift of Fairview and four sisters Mrs Waymi and Mathias of San Antonio Mrs H Freeman of Beau Moh Avi Miss Maggie Louaté Macion Swift of Fairview.

Meck van Alense Gladstone Avenue Jack Veoleave Srift Polchew Texas Swilliam T Swift San Avi Maggie Louaté Macion Sift Fairview

10000 Cigarets Stolen From Truck In Verrandile Region

A case of 10000 cigarettes was stolen from Levi Garresto’s truck while parked beside the Bants Rose infirmary. Cor Caffarelli and Brothers' Verrandile company are named in the report as linked to the incident.

Levi Garresto Cor Caffarelli

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