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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1929

Page

5

Five Year Old Sit On Tail Case Filed In County Court

A long pending suit filed by Nelson Lytle against Bexar County seeks 500 dollars in a dispute over pay to a judge in the old County Court for Criminal Cases. The case, filed November 25, 1910, has moved through terms with Judge George G. Chilton presiding to replace Judge Bushnell while a witness is expected to testify.

Nelson Lytle Bexar County Old County Court A. Hogan bfeCuly Murnett Aeree George G. Chilton Busnett

Corn outlook darkens in South Dakota says official

Joseph L. Orr, federal agricultural statistician, reports reduced rainfall in August led to a less favorable corn outlook in South Dakota. He notes late summer drought impacts and warns conditions may restrain yields. The report appears in a general classified section with editorial scan lines and unrelated furniture notes.

Dakota South Dakota Joseph L. Orr Federal Agricultural Statistician Max

Demonstrates Chute Plane Arrival in Los Angeles

Six men are expected to arrive by telegram at the end of the week as Demonstrates Chute comes to Los Angeles aboard a plane.

Mission Bell Discovered Near Victoria in 1783 Relic Found

A bronze bell from the old Sparish mission at Refugio, minted in 1783, long missing since 1826 after a fire, has been found near Victoria. It once hung in mission churches along Mexico and Texas routes and later survived by being moved to priest’s house in El Paso and a church on the San Antonio river. Two bells were located earlier. this one saved during a restoration in a negro church for worship.

Victoria Bella Refugio Spain Mexico Tesae Texas Paso San Antonio

Burlesque Raided in Liquor Crusade in Uniontown

Payette county reformists halted a burlesque show at a local theater and arrested about 15, including manager Billy Leight, on immoral conduct charges. In Mexico City, Guillermo Olivera was shot to death three days after leaving jail at Xalometitlan where he served a 20 year murder term. the assailants remain unidentified.

Uniontown Payette County Billy Leight Hill Mexico City Guillermo Olivera Xamotitlan

Poxchology Lecture and Social Events Announced

Prof. Peacock lectures daily at 1 PM over KGDR Blue Son net Hotel. A card party hosted by Tuite Schuetze Lorge No. 3 on Sept 11 features Hermann Hans Hall with High Five Five Hundred and Dyneo. Dr Applewhite has returned to practice. Dancing and ballroom events scheduled weekly. Army day monitors arrive for initiation testing on Nov 20.

Peacock KGDR Blue Sonnet Tuite Schuetze Hermann Hans Hall Armiatice Day T. J. Dornstein

Aviatrix to Demonstrate Parachute Use in LA Flight

An aviatrix plans to reach San Antonio by week’s end to showcase easy parachute deployment from the monoplane Happy Founding. The craft, equipped with drop doors operable by pilot or crew, aims to illustrate emergency egress while passengers await safe landing.

Eleanor-Smith San Antonio Irving Company Mascer Ner- Bent Ef. Nichole Brooks Kort Worth Oh Ae Winburwield

Palestine Cafe Marauder Turns Up a Baby Possum

In Palestine Texas on September 11 a cafe owner found a baby possum perched on the counter, the marauder previously seen at the restaurant. The proprietor plans to feed and shelter the animal after closing, rather than pursue further action.

Palestine Texas JWS

Toothache Sparks Three Auto Crashes in Chicago

Mrs Margaret Smith told police a toothache led to her arrest after she ran a red light and rammed three parked cars. The incident occurred in Chicago as authorities investigated the sequence of crashes and any culpability.

Chicago Mre Margaret Smith

Comiskey Kansas Loses Its Railroad

Comiskey Kansas loses railroad service as new Pacific tracks construction plans to eliminate the route are announced. The move ends the old line, affecting Comiskey and surrounding areas with projected service changes.

Comiskey Kansas Kansas City Mision Pacific

Woman Ignores Hands Up Slain in Georgia

In a Georgia incident, a woman refused to surrender as a man attempted to order her to raise her hands. The assailant shot her and fled, later dying the following day. The case involves the deceased man identified as Kibben, with authorities pursuing leads as they review witness statements.

Galesburg Kibben

Courtesy extended border residents gain easier cross border travel

The Laredo and Monterrey border communities extend courtesy cards to residents on both sides easing travel for Mexicans and Americans along the Monterrey Nuevo Laredo highway. The program, announced after a conference with Labor Department border official May Carl White, aims to speed entry and reduce two hour waits for authorities. Officials note large weekend border crowds previously waited long for entry authority, with many returning home rather than visiting the United States.

Laredo San Antonio United States Immigration Services United States Charles Mynim Laveila Chamber N- Commerce Pennle Monterrey Cub

Light Burning in Court for Fidel Welcome War

In corporation court Videl Delgady appeared again for trial on drunkenness charges. Assistant prosecutor Andy Young denounced his repeated offenses from vagrancy to drunkenness and suggested giving him a warm reception with ceremonial city honors, while the judge listened.

Fidel Videl Delgady Andy Young Dave Watson Tan Dee Rasher

Boy Driving Horse Seized as Speeder

Cleveland Ohio September 11 William Austin 17 was arrested for speeding on a horse drawn buggy after a chase spanning five blocks by motorcycle police. The court dismissed him with a term. the horse Patricia must be kept by the owner thereafter.

Cleveland Ohig William Austin Teprimnnis Patricia

Aged Man Pleads Guilty to Arson in Worcester

Pierre Perron seventy of Southbridge pleaded guilty to arson in Worcester in a case where he admitted setting fire to a house where his estranged wife lived. He was placed on probation in sentencing court. The report notes he acted impulsively and could not recall details of the act.

Worchster Pierre Perron Bouthbridge Perron

Fire Department Held for Arson in Glyn Cove

Eight volunteers from the local fire department were arrested on arson charges in Glyn Cove. They allegedly set scores of fires to thrill the town and showcase their firefighting prowess.

Glyn Cove Denahiment Indus

Sanity Trial Delay Near Fort Worth

The sanity trial of Cecil ONeal, charged with murder, bribery, and liquor violations, faced a postponement as the court prepared to call the case.

Fort Worth Cecil O'Neal

MHL ATTACKED SECOND TIME BY MAN

Springfield reports Miss Dorothy Russell eight year old Avon place was assaulted a second time in three days by a man described as six feet tall with light gray hat dark gray suit. He gagged bound her in her room after beating her. First attack occurred on Mayle street while walking.

Springfield Dorothy Russell Avon Place Mayle Ale Bruiser Palice

Carmen Ballot on Settlement on Street Car Strike

New Orleans reports voters in the street car union tallying a tentative settlement rejection row. About 600 of 2000 votes cast at union headquarters by 10 a.m. ballot boxes to be opened at 7 p.m. Meanwhile Berlin police report several arrests tied to bomb outrages against the Reichstag and government offices.

Carmen New Orleans Carmen's Union Dhameker BOMS Beredn Severn Aerests Berlin Fchelswig-Holstein Reichstag Lamebare

Perseiver Gland Treatment Sold Nationwide

An adv with medical claims promotes Persenive a four desiccated gland based remedy for sexual vigor and gland function. It asserts proven results, no habit forming drugs and a nationwide sale priced at $2.00, advertised by Sommers Wagners drug stores in San Antonio.

San Anonio

Judge Orders Five Jailed Aliens to Spread Word

In fuloral court Twulge Chiles A Boynton urges five detained aliens to spread the judge’s message. The defendants were charged with illegal entry in isolation from national immigration law. The judge tells them they face a RO-thy sentence and to inform friends in Mexico they must stay jailed if they fail to meet the requirements.

Twulge Chiles A. Boynton Fuloral Mlegal Henley Fachans Tio Grande Mexico Thes Gialge

Ride Costs Hopper One Cent Per Yard On Demo Trip

Testimony describes a short demo ride by Ponciane Routrieues aboard the Northern Sands train. The subject allegedly hopped a test route and, when stopped, was arrested. Judge Dave Wat fined him 45 for riding by authority.

Ponciane Routrieues Wed- Newlay i Eoraralion Court Ciguen Jnaul Tthia Dave Watun

Fragmented note on trans-Atlantic telephone booths

A damaged OCR fragment describes a British receiver exemption for trans-Atlantic telephones and mentions cooling devices in phone booths. It references Amecemm visitors and home users but lacks clear names, dates, or places.

Poker Shark Wife Demands Alimony

In a sensational divorce case in Baltimore, Mrs. Blondell seeks alimony from Thomas H Blondell while claiming earnings from poker parties and previous support. The litigation centers on weekly payments and unspecified income, with counsel arguing for maintenance amid the couple’s marital dispute. Baltimore marks a hundredth anniversary event tied to civic celebrations.

Aries Thomas H. Hlondell Bondell Phin Roung Woooo Blondell Howe

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