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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1929

Page

2

Foggy Peak Crash Narrative From Albuquerque Flight

A derailed Albuquerque field report describes Pilot J B Stone turning back from a Los Angeles bound city of San Francisco flight amid a violent storm near Mount Taylor. Passengers include Dietel Canfield Campbell Beers Livermore and others as the storm rages and wreckage is found later.

Ant Op Horteback Mount Taylor Grants Cubero Cinery Albuquerque J. B. Stone C. F. Canfield Lite Raymond Glendale Cat McGiffer Mr. M. Campbell Cincinnati William Henry Beers New York Harvis Livermore Boston Horson Gallup Stane Stone Ailuguergue Eabin Bedl Ra George Auiaen Teausure Bone Dieter Fearbt

Desperadoes Evade in San Antonio Landmark Home

The old forties era home at Rusk and Water streets once sheltered pioneer sheriff E. A. Stevens and was a feared landmark. The desolate building may be torn down as time erodes its historic role.

San Antonio Rusk and Water Streets E. A. Stevens

Rescue Pilot Describes Discovery Near Br Cadyessa

Rescue pilot recounts sighting parts of an aircraft wreck near Br Cadyessa, California, noting a wing with visible numbers and damaged fuel tanks. The fragmentary report emphasizes debris and the urgent search context in Los Angeles area.

Los Angeles Calif

Old Forties Home Tied to Bold Frontier Tales in San Antonio

A defunct Forties house on Water sui Rusk streets links to frontier legends. Sheriff Stevens and his wife, famed as a bold couple, once rode in an ax cart from New Orleans to San Antonio. Residents recall tales of redmen and daring bad men as the structure nears demolition to make room for new construction. Western pilot George Rice recounted finding a missing transcontinental air transport plane after a wreck in New Mexico. hopes of survivors fade as authorities note the likely fatal outcome for passengers.

Ban Antonio San Antonio Stevens Redmen Browe Grorge Rice Western Air Express Mount Taylor New Mexico Jesse Stow

Robbery Leaves Victim Spree with Injuries in Omaha

Sam Bowman, 199 North Twenty second Street, suffered a fractured elbow and facial bruises after a robber slugged him and stole 82 as he walked with his wife and Mr and Mrs Frank Burhan at 141 Cata wrest. He was taken to Central Police Station where injuries were treated.

Omaha Sam Bowman North Twenty-second Street Borman Frank Burehan Cata Wrest Lree Central Police

He Asks to Hunt Licensed to Wed

In Rockford on Sept 7 a man named Oreste sought a license related to hunting and marriage. The county clerk’s office recorded the request for a license and granted a marriage license after initial confusion about the license type.

Rockford Wreoreste Wacsilii Othee Oreste

Becky Rogers Faces New Defense in LaGrange Trial

Becky Rogers will be defended by an expanded team led by her husband Oris Rogers. The case, tied to a 12-man jury verdict on robbery with firearms, parallels a prior arson charge in Round Rock and a mistrial in Georgetown. Dr. W. J. Johneun of the San Antonio State hospital is among 13 mental health experts scheduled to testify.

Dr. Zucht Ang Ray A.D. Zucht & Associates San Antonio Baul Gil Becky Rogers Oris LaGrange Rogere Round Rock Georgetown WW. J. Johneun San Antonio Kite Hospital Lafsrange

New Si Bills Prompt Thieves to Break Window

Three of the new one dollar bills allegedly inspired three youths to smash the plate glass at Woolworths 4012 Whitehall Street. The thieves fled as Patrolman W Wooles arrived. the officer pursued but could not catch them.

Atlanta Woolworth's Ctore Whitehall Street W.wooles

Platte Hermit Wears Big Hat Rides Carousel

A quirky local feature profiles a hermit known for a tall hat who spends the afternoon and evening aboard a merry go round ride. The eccentric figure, dubbed the Platte Hermit, is described as cheerful and iconic within the community.

Platte Hermit

Omaha Newsboy Joins Circus as Clown Performer

Ten year old Arthur Lind, a dark-eyed Omaha newsboy from Farnam and Twenty-fourth streets, entertains friends with antics and grimaces. He returns to Omaha to perform stunts for thousands, while a carnival escape plot unfolds and he is slated to appear again with dance bands at the show.

Omaila Arthur Lind Omata Farnaz Arthur Omaha Gord Tein Mis

Miner Killed as Pit Car Hits Him Near Meadowlinds

Henry Coneby, 62, of Alliran Kup near Meadowlinds, was killed when a mine pit car struck him while he walked from the shaft after finishing his day shift. He left a wife and five children.

Washington Henry Coneby Alliran Kup Meadowlinds Arthur Tine Hik Fie Childres

82 Year Old Man Spang U.S. by Air

An 82 year old man headlines a curious transport incident linking air travel and a famed financier. Details are incomplete in the fragment but suggest a notable aviation event or passenger claim involving recognizable names.

U.S Air Louisville, Jr Traperamiental Air Transport Sean V. Blarka

Club Women Fight Flood Program Continues At Hotel

A large gathering of women from business and professional clubs attended the flood relief program. Officers and members from the Geneal club schools included Miss Alice Burke Miss Jean Dunnett Miss Mary Phelan Gibbons Miss Nellie Lytle and other society leaders. Guests enjoyed luncheon at the Gunter hotel and heard performances from the Lange quartet along with remarks from club representatives across San Antonio clubs and organizations.

F. Stout Alice R. Burke Jean Dunnett Mary Pheliy Gibbons Titerary Club Nellie Lytle Texas Historical Society Luncbrar Gunter Hotel H.C. Ray Deane “du Vall Paul McSween Lange Singing Board Edecarl W. Geltinger Pierian Study Club O. King Bexar County Health Asion D. Ky Blackstone Pel Womer's Club H.R. Wolford History Club Shelly Rons Pan-Hellenic Club G. Landrum Ome W. H. Wagner Alps Nelphisns Mesdamnes Tlu Elva Tithes Mad Cap Club Mollie Nelson Filewentary Oriniipaly Sociation Teray Historical Society

Swindle Targeting Chicago Faithful Reported by BBB

Chicago investigators reveal a syndicate using parishioner trust to fleece devout givers across at least 13 states. The scheme lures believers with a church land tract sale in the Chicago region, promising access to an unimproved property while a second tract remains inaccessible.

Chicago Gyp Artiat Chicago Better Business Bureau Pint Grinpell Hayreaus Priesta Tates Aith Grinnell

Lost Ring Found Inside a Fish in Gulfport Tale

A man recalls dropping valuable netting into Fayou Der nard waters three weeks ago near Gulfport. He claims he discovered the netting inside a fish during cleaning, noting the item appeared undamaged after its underwater journey.

Gulfrour Bete Gavian Ellerman Baysu Gulfport Fayou Dernard

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