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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1929

Page

17

Women hold multi million dollar life insurance families

The Spectator notes prominent insurers in the United States include several women with life insurance policies of 1,000,000 or more. Names listed span Pierre S. Veer of Wilmington to Mrs. Marshall Field III and Constance Talmadge, with amounts reaching 3,000,000 for some and 2,500,000 for others, plus various other executives and actors mentioned in a scattered summary of polices and holders.

United States Pierre S Vee Wilmington Mark Smith Mary Tickford Constance ‘Talmadge Los Angles Douglas Pairoanks Te Tovie Wilki Ragery Keke Ben Sircheim Exmelly

Nude parade sparks crackdown on Sons of Freedom

VIEREGIN, Gnek, Bent, and 16-wI members of the Sons of Freedom faced arrest orders last night as mediate officials and local officers quashed a nude parade in a government district. The group, described as distressed, claimed protections under the county laws, while authorities urged calm and warned of further action against anyone breaking public order.

Vieregin Gnek Bent Sons of Freedom Sect Jirol St Nzain Leter Eprogi York Bear

Jallas Pays More for Razor-Wielders Efforts

incoherent OCR fragment mentions Jallas, razor wielders, and payments. The text parodies a political or labor dispute with names and places garbled. main entities unclear. no clear event date or location extractable.

Three More Bodies Found at Lake Michigan Freight Crew

Three additional bodies from the freighter Andaste sank near Lake Michigan were recovered this weekend. The ship’s crew of 24, including second engineer Teatph Wiley and Cont. Charles Brown, were identified among the remains. Authorities continue searches and confirm recovery efforts ongoing at the lake.

Lake Brand Baven Wich Lake Michigan Chicago the Pont Teatph Wiley Charles Brown

Hillquist Named to Lead National Committee

NEW YORK September 14 Morris Tillmint of New York elected to lead the national committee succeeding the elector Berger of Milwaukee Wisconsin Tillmint takes the helm as acting chairman of the national committee amid organizational changes with the electoral body in focus in this handoff reported from New York City.

Hillquist Berger Manile NEW _ YORK Morris Tillmint New York Tuling Nea Hovlilal Intinual Committee Beager Af

Community notices and club meetings fill September schedule

A busy slate of gatherings fills September across local clubs and churches. Special meeting of Ue Lntre Noue du at September 17, various bake sales, suppers, and social events planned at Angloveireet, Beth Alamo Telphian wadery, Iarian nile Community Service club, Ladies Auxiliary, and other groups with speakers, refreshments, and fundraising activities.

Howe Or Fuwarth Alps Machysish Plangerc Oetohar Li Sarigun Hunthe Re. Mosdanvny Gorring J. F. Witney Mr. Nuessel Turbuyie J. Hocker Winig Farebreeg Beth Alamo Telphian Wadery Juwelack Anthony Hate Mer Wareren Lenfez Wak Rer Dinhim Progmon Ka Guek Tie Iariannile Community Service Club Mrllay A. “Y Muller Dhindinr King Seul Bruner Pitt Mehordern East White Avenue

Brother of FLM star tied to Hollywood theft case

The brother of a film star, a Noonan from Havoune New Jersey, is linked to a Hollywood theft charge. He faces accusations of possessing stolen property tied to Ted Lewis, bandmaster, amid a sensational, justice-centered investigation reported from Yellywood California.

Dom Nooo Nin Supreme Court Noonan Havoune N. J Brothry Sally Ong Molly Ovay Justice Yellywood Calif Hollywood Poeersedd Ted Lewis Nerést Lewis Pichery

Trinidad Seizes German Steamer After Venezuelan Revolt

Port of Spain reports the German steamer Falke seized by the Trinidad government after a commission found allegiance to Brazilian revolutionists in Venezuela. The Falke, which arrived from Falke growth agn, was retained while authorities investigated. Several crew members were landed and later held for inquiry.

Trinidad Spain Te Teinidil Inia Venezuela Snnin Weering Bern

War veterans review in Rome convention session

King and I Duce reviewed a parade segment as veterans gathered in Rome for a convention. Mussolini presided over the event, with attention to veterans of the ANAM Thali group and related ceremonies shaping the day's activities.

King and I Duce Riuz Vietor Venito Mussolini Ree

Grocery Family Purchases Wholesale Grocers Firm

Fiweeney and Company, wholesale grocers with several branches, have bought the wholesale business of W. J. Smith. The acquisition creates one of the region’s largest wholesale outfits, with operations planned in San Antonio and other Texas cities including Gonzales, Nixon, Luling, Mecklenberg, and Kerrville. Sweeney and Dilworth, bankers, are behind the deal, which includes stock and new merchandise and will expand wholesale grocery distribution in the area.

Fiweeney Thonaatic Lave Wlusale Boise W. J. Smith Oni Phn Beevnte Las Braveles Ria Luling Nixon Mechulenberg Yong Kum Cuere Lockbarl Smith Sweenes Koln Kinitoit YW B.S Ullivanie Stern Wil Krause Whale Ane Racers Sweeney Stohlss Iitepsporat

City to send delegates to canal conference in New Orleans

Representatives from the San Antonio chamber of commerce will attend a Welotenustat Canal association conference to discuss widening and deepening several rivers. Ray A Miller, president of the association, says delegates will also discuss Gulf of Mexico issues and regional harbor matters in New Orleans on September 2.

Time Department San Antoni Chamber Commitrce Welotenenustat Canal Association Borer A. Whaley Manilas Ray A Miller Kouslan Gulf of Mexico San Antonio

Oil Fire Damages $1,000,000 At New Jersey Refiners

An oil fire caused about 1 million dollars in damage involving Standard Oil Company of New Jersey and Swan Finch Company refiners at Staten Island. No injuries were reported and investigation into the blaze is ongoing. Local authorities cordon off the area as crews fight to prevent spread.

Sd Lerd Wi Danny Lige Rb Rodm Standard M1 Company New Jersey Ng Way Swan Finch 1H Staten Island Sonn

Bankers Plan Marketing Effort for Federal Aid Houston

Houston September 16 bankers met with Governor Moody to outline a centralized marketing plan for a regional cooperative producing electricity and other services. The committee formed aims to extend federal relief and educate farmers on benefits, while targeting existing Texas cotton production facilities.

Houston Lesay Bankers Moody Jeany Afl Mexi& Cutton Hans Che Crounni Paverier Etopes

Chambers at Well Parley in Guam Land Permit Debate

A Sept meeting in Austin chaired by Rep. leno ichrerobe discussed oil drilling permits on land owned by a local entity. Mayor C Chowhera of San Antonio opposed the permit as potentially unsafe. Citizens voiced protest over property rights and restricted drilling setbacks within designated boundaries.

Austin Leno Ichrerobe Neguin Guam- Iupe County C. Chowhera San Antonio

Irene Bordoni Seeks Divorce Citing Career Demands

A disrupted, garbled report states Irene Bordoni plans to file for divorce. The source text hints at strain between Bordoni and her husband, with unclear quotations and misread names, suggesting career pressures as a motive amid a rumored marital split.

Irene Bordoni

Spotlighted Officers, Families Move Toward Forts and Stations

A garbled field report lists Lieutenant John Theaks and other officers heading to Port Sauk, Fort Amy Houston, and Brooks Field for duty or training. Several families, including Mrs Ho TL dite chews and Mrs Matile Harrington, relocate or return from trips. Army personnel, including Captain Graham and Major S. W. Filger, travel to varied postings such as Brooks Geld and Fort Bennyni Ga, with several enduring separations and new assignments noted.

William C. Bentleys Tilligloy Field Vai Hinay San Antonians Meinacs Brooks Geld Jaentenant Ho TL Dite Chews Fort Amy Houston TD. Graham Pod

Estate fight nears close in Chicago settlement

In Chicago on September 1 a near final settlement of a disputed estate is expected. About 60 percent of the estate reportedly will go to Willows Darling shepherds, with attorneys involved and the remainder possibly funded by Miss Isabelle Pope. The case centers on the will of a late millionaire orphan and a focus on typhoid germ concerns.

Chicago Willows Uarling Shepherd Altornes Tsabelle Pope Fioneea

Fellows Conclave Opens in Houston Event

Huston hosts the opening of the 000 Fellows Conclave with welcoming speeches by Governor Dow Moly, Lieutenant Governor Hinev Abiller, Major Walter KF Alontcith, and Congressman Daniel J. Jarrett of Houston. Delegates from various factions gather for the session and related meetings.

Huston Yiasiewibige Samnt Rebbe Guvertor Dow Moly Bientetant Goveriae Hinev Abiller State Gisinnette Bath Walter KF Alontcith Daniel Jarrett Houston Jisble ~ Reew Annrila Atate Tinbekaa

Wall Street Briefs and Industrial Moves Across United States

Wall Street briefs cover September shifts in production and credit with 23 percent of capacity utilized at steel plants in Mahoning Valley and 14 of 21 tube piles idle. General Motors unit Cadillac plans a new cylinder super metal carrier for the market next year. McKesson & Robbins buys Van Vlert-Fills Encour ation. Lennard Ayers predicts gas price trends remaining credit- independent. Pittsburgh contracting firm lands 27,100 tons of structural steel work for Astoria project. August retail sales at Consolidated Retail Stores rise over prior year. A midwestern sportswear chain expands while Texan supplier acquires and integrates equipment firm as subsidiary.

PEW York Dolin Mahoning Villey Cadillac Motor Compass General Motors

Robbers Take 86000 From City Drug Store

A robbery at a local drug store today netted about 86000 in cash after the bandits forced their way inside and escaped in Tar Kerelgy’s motor car. PoliceassaSearches are underway for the suspects and the exact loot division remains under investigation.

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