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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1929

Page

18

Mexico Celebrates Independence Day With Parade and Bell Toll

Mexico marked its 180th independence anniversary with a grand parade of about 14 000 troops through the capital and a presidential address on the central plaza. President Partes Gil declared the army patriots and pledged loyalty to the nation and its institutions as crowds filled the streets and listened to the liberty bell toll.

Inger Partes Gil Tiranos Masee Valbuena National Palace Zancla Mexico Hidalgo Y Castilla Dolores Hidalgo

Woman Faces Prohibition Violation Case in Dallas

Federal court hearing reveals Nell Carter kept a Martinez street liquor operation for two years. She pleaded guilty to possession and sale of intoxicating liquor and was sentenced to Malay jail time with a $100 fine. Prohibition agents testified of four liquor purchases and seizure of 230 pints after a search warrant.

Cota Nell Carter Beiog Martinez Street Place Martinez Place Dallas Charles A. Barmton

War Started on Sunday Opens Grocery Stores

War started on Sunday as several grocers kept stores open for Sunday sales. Eight people faced charges for violating the Sunday closing law, with arrests reported by the justice system. Five of the eight were arrested on Friday and three on Sunday. Prosecutions proceed under Justice of the Peace John F.oiun as authorities pursue the offenders.

Court of Justice of the Peace John F.oiun Waller Smith Monager Allermes Sinc ‘Lay Synvlay Wernertact Benrery Avires

Mexican Majority Bloc Calls for Morelos Election

The Mexican majority bloc urges an election call for Morelos amid political tension. Details are unclear due to fragmented text, but the request centers on advancing electoral proceedings and leadership selection.

Morelos

Real Estate Transfers and Deeds listing various parcels

A dense record of land transfers, deeds, and partition actions dated 1928–1949, naming numerous individuals and properties in new city blocks, subdivisions, and tracts. Entries mention buyers, sellers, dates, deed numbers, and parcel sizes across multiple streets and blocks, with scattered estate and trust references.

Oil Notes and Leases In Nueces and Laredo Regions

Oil notes describe multiple leases and land parcels in Nueces and Laredo areas. The report lists leases, royalty terms, and transfers involving firms and individuals, with details on depths, acreage, payments, and durations. Entities include Munsta company, Edward Edwards, and various party names, with dates spanning 1922 to 1929 and mentions of vertical well depths and producing prospects.

Jewelry theft sparks arrest in local district

Two men were arrested after a jewelry theft report in the neighborhood. City Detectives Steed and McCoy and Officer Hirmas recovered the jewelery and detained suspects following a Monday police search led by the team. The incident involved items seized during the break in while the victim was away.

Bleana Tapio Ewe Elry Ube Anid

De Muyter Heads to Balloon Races in Britain

De Muyter, a balloonist from Brosselela, leaves for Britain to compete in the upcoming balloon races. He carries the Belgica trophy replica as proof of his recent victory, aiming to defend his claim and return home with further spoils.

de Muyter Brossela Muslen Melia Crordon-Rennett

Army Officer Heads Plane in Cook County Patrol

Maj Molph Hoyce, former commander of Brooks Field, takes a three month leave to head the Cook County Illinois aviation patrol. He vows to patrol all air lanes with armed planes to enforce aerial traffic rules and deter illegal flights. His post gives authority to arrest unlicensed pilots violating commerce and aviation regulations.

Ralph Royce Brooksfield Rook County Coun Molph Hoyce Brooks Fick Wankie Hire Cook County Tilinvis Aviation Patro Oni Wall Chicago Kayve Hoyer Sebridge Jet Michigan Hells Cook

Pal Nelf Joins Old Spanish Trails Motorcade Welcome

Former Governor Pal Nelf added to speakers list for Old Spanish Trails motorcade to San Antonio at Autobustt City. City officials and civic leaders including Mayor Chambers and Ed H. Kiefer assist in organizing the event as part of a four year old tril dedication. About 260 people signed up for the tour with Estes of Jackson already in.

Pal Nelf San Adlenie Aetobus C. M. Chambers Ed H. Kiefer San Antono Serey Hoberéson Alex Addins Federation of Wanen Mra J. Uf Beretta Mra Hi. A. Moos Motorcada Estes Jackson Ri Bere San Antonio

McClannahan on Job Here Monday

Ed McClannahan named general passenger agent for the Southern Waritie Railroad company here will begin duties Monday. He previously held the post at Laredo then went to Paso in 1924 and later moved to Houston for a similar role with the company.

Ed Mcllannahan Pandenger Southern Waritie Railroad Company McClannahan HS Paso Houston Wen

100 Students Leave City for A and M

More than 190 students from San Antonio and vicinity who will attend A and M college will depart the city. A large group of juniors and young men and women will leave on September 15 in a planned march to the station, led by Kil Mc Clansmhan, a brigadier general, announced Monday.

San Antonio A. and M. College Usis Sant Antonin Santes Dasifie Alon 5 Wemon

Man Injured When Hit by Car at Turanan Street

A man identified as Tavinto Barawilli suffered injuries after being struck by a car on Turanan Street. Police report details indicate the incident occurred near West Crm and involved multiple witnesses. He was transported to a hospital for treatment of a fractured ew...

Galorista Brown Karnes City Vroman San Antonia Tavinto Barawilli Turanan Street Robert Brees Hotte Andy Brinwes

Greenwood Rites at Dallas Monday

A funeral service is set for Monday in Dallas for a veteran community figure. The event will honor a long time resident and former public servant, with local leaders and friends attending to pay their respects.

Greenwood Dallas Ft. Groruwoot Cexar Inweer Feader Metin Tay Ian New York Wan Torlag

Goliad Street Fire Damages Vacant Shop

A fire reported on Sunday damaged a vacant shop on Goliad Street. Investigators estimated losses around 250 dollars with damage spreading from an adjacent vacant house. Fire crews contained the scene and no injuries were listed.

Goliad St

Firm protests rates on fruit shippers across southern border

Weems of Washington DC, field role examiner for the interstate commerce commission, held a brief in San Antonio at the Gunter hotel Monday sworn on application of the fruit company, claiming excessive freight rates were charged on banana shipments out of Mexico. The record shows the bearing was taken under advisement.

Weems Intestate Commerce Commission Mexico Washington, D. C Antonio Uruitt Co.mission Company Menyab Excininge

Man Fined For Vagrancy And Drunkenness In 1909

1909 report details Joseph Wylie jailed after repeated appearances in court for vagrancy and drunkenness. Traffic Officer A Turk testified Wylie admitted to being a vagrant and drank on the streets with a bottle of denatured alcohol. Judge Watson fined him 259 for vagrancy and 10 for drunkenness, with jail advised if noncompliant.

Andnenene Joseph Wrelie de Corporation Court Wylie South Alamo Commerce A. Turk Walie Watson Wilie

Ed Sweeney Seeks Damages After Collision at Gilley

Ed Sweeney seeks 15000 damages claiming a car struck him on a public highway near Gilley Texas in September. He alleges injuries and damages to his ear and property and cites a collision caused by C G Mallatt. The text also references Help Wanted ads with job opportunities.

Sweeney

Beauty Hints on Eye Care from Eastern Women

In a hotel suite discussion, Lady Ling recalls Eastern harems and claims Western women rely on heavy lips and mascara. She says true beauty comes from eye care, noting Eastern practices like repeated eye washes, limited coffee, and calm eye focus to create allure without heavy makeup.

Universal Service New York Grace Drammonil Hay Darry Bremen Ana Horenean Starling Peroani Hotel Warwick Asker Fas'r Ling Orient

Borger Buries Slain Officer

Borger Texas authorities kept developments in the slaying of Officer Tom Hickman from the public. Investigators declined to discuss the case as preparations for a funeral and interment in Panbanille proceed amid ongoing interviews and official reviews.

Bond Set on Liquor Charge for Wendiry Uproar Case

A $1000 bond was set on liquor charge involving Wendel, with Commissioner Manuay Charney reported as overseeing proceedings. The case references possession and manufacture of liquor and a noted 2 plan site, details unclear due to damaged text.

Londeet Linten Manuay Charney Wendel

Thief steals from grocery and breaks into Reed Gravery

A thief gained four dollars from a local A grocery after breaking into Reed Gravery company. KA Cameron starts one limb during the weekend and Saolin Wore informs Manila police.

Grocery Albiet Reed Gravery Company KA Cameron Strarts Stile Saolin

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