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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1929

Page

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World Talk and Rumors From Across the Ocean

A fragmented column discusses Ireland under prohibition, prison reforms, and military barracks repurposing, along with notes on Africa discoveries and a critique of Britain and Japan. It mentions Gogos birth control, a tiny mouse, and the horn of aviation policy influenced by Hamaguchi, with questions about whether to seek other nations' approval.

Appy Free State of Ireland Trish Drederick G. Care "Yachan Africa

Forecaat for Antonia and Vicinity Wednesday to Thursday

A forecast indicates generally fair weather Wednesday night and Thursday with a warm trend in the northwest portion. North to northerly winds along the canal and in West Texas, partly cloudy conditions. temperatures around the mid 70s to 80s in many listed locales, with clear to cloudy skies and variable winds across regions including New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Louisiana.

Collector Robbed of 2000 Nickels in Chicago

Chicago report states Ed Gallagher, a Telephon collector, was robbed of 2000 nickels by a pistol-wielding man. Gallagher said he was collecting at a drug store when the theft occurred and that he intended to contact police about the incident.

Chicago Ed Gallagher Winn Gallagher

Vigilantes Kidnap Flog Union Worker Beck y Defense Pleads

In Comal County Texas a packed courtroom heard defense attorney Leo Brewster and J Lee Dittert argue Becky Rogers’s sanity and the state’s case against her. Brewster urged jurors not to convict on gender, citing 400 in attendance as the public watches. The trial featured objections, overruled rulings, and testimony aimed at puncturing state witnesses’ claims as the jury faced a complex set of letters and evidence.

Viola Brennan Wah Ball Texas Comal County Rebecca Bradley Rogers Austin Leo Brewster Hrewater J. Lee Dittert Tittert Bresrater Becky Brewater Ditlert Breweler Otis Rogers Dittert Rogers Teraq State Historical Society John Watson Frank Voight Alsol Evan

Landmark Julius Myers, longtime San Antonio town crier dies

S. A. landmark Julius Myers, long known to San Antonians as town crier and sandwich mat, passed away in his sleep at age 62. He was a familiar figure around League Park and will be missed by the local community.

Julius Myers San

Forest Fires Threaten Cities Across Southern California

In Los Angeles with three missing and one near death, state fires burn through Ventura and Orange counties amid a prolonged heat wave. About 2 million dollars in property damage is cited as 500 lomplons burn oil fields and homes of oil workers, threatening Santa Paula and other towns. Firefighters suffer heat exhaustion as new blazes spread toward citrus groves and villages along oil regions.

Los Angeles Ventura County James Santa Vaula Nuumerous California Orange County Anata Ann Canyom Citrus Graven Farros Olive and Peralta

Death takes town crier Julius Myers in sleep

Julius Myers, famed city crier known to thousands, died at home on Belvin Street at 3 a.m. Wednesday after a long public life seen at games, parades, and events with his brown pony Tootel. He reportedly told police that he might not wake again.

Tootel Tia Muster Narinne Julius Myers Belvin Street Sears Julius America Juliaa Tontch Julian Continaud Pasa

Stroller Hali youth back whirl at Spashen ta Parlay

A narrator describes visiting a parlay book location in Sax City. He notes gambling venues downtown and on Market Street near Houston Street, describing a building at 203 Market with a stairs entrance, a busy parlay room, and a blackboard listing bets and teams. The piece ends with a reference to continued coverage.

West Side Houston Street South Alamo Market Streets Frenchy Market Street

Kidnapped union organizer Texsner beaten by mob near South Carolina line

Clon Texsner a 24 year old National Textile Workers Union organizer told a physician he was flogged mercilessly by vigilantes along the South Carolina line. He described mass gashes across his body from a heavy stick. Earlier mob violence last week killed Jer Wells C D Saylor and C M Sell and left seven men held on charges of assault and kidnaping. Texsner reached Charlotte by express truck, barely clothed and bloodstained, after a brutal attack by assailants said to be part of regional mob activity.

Jer Wells C.D. Saylor C. M. Sell Gascon County Wells Pessner Charlotte Lim International News Service Texsner

Police Officer Discharged on Drinking Charge

A patrolman was discharged from the city police force after being found fourst drunk on duty. Commissioner Phil Wright announced the action following a report to headquarters. The officer tendered resignation but was discharged after a conference with Chief Kil d as.

Phil Wright Esty St. Mary's Houston Folice Qwen Kilday Gus Klockenkemper Wright Kildas

Graf Lands After Greeting Eckener

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN Germany Sept. 18 The final Zeppelin landed before her home hangar at 7:24 this morning returning safely with her 92 passengers from a trip to the mouth of the Elbe. The craft welcomed home to Germany from the world cruise commanded by Dr. Fuga Eckener.

Friedrichshafen Elbe Germany Fuga Eckener Dirigibl

Continued Cool Weather in Store for South Texas

A distorted forecast notes continued cool weather for South Texas with generally rainy conditions and little change in San Antonio temperatures. A cold front from the Dakotas is expected to sweep south Thursday, but the impact should be minimal in San Antonio with a high near 80 degrees and cooler northerly to easterly winds across the Southwest region.

South Texas San Antonio J. H. Jarvoe Dakotas Middle West Anid Chutauxy Yesae

Death balks trial of killing suspect in Oklahoma case

In Altus Oklahoma and Clarendon Texas a farm owner tied to the Slaughter killing from more than two years ago faced delays as the suspect, free on bond, died yesterday at a farmer’s home seven miles southwest of Glustee. Eight watchmen reportedly present.

Altus Okla U.S Olnatee Farmer Tela Clarendon Texas John Slaughter Glustee

Triplets Born to Corsicana Cow Cause Excitement

Corsicana Texas reports a cow owned by J. B. Reech gave birth to healthy triplets on Monday. The dam is under 20 months old and veterinarians note this is the third set of the same sex, an unusually rare event in cattle.

Corsicana Teras J. B. Reech

Babe Ruth Hits 45th Home Run in Opening Game

New York Sept 18 Babe Ruth belted his forty fifth homer of the season in the first inning of the opening game between the Yankees and the Indians. Walter Miller pitched for Cleveland as the bases remained empty in the early play.

New York Babe Frith Renton Tolay Yankees Indians Walter Miller Gleveland

Borger Shooting Motive Learned

Borger reports Captain Frank Hamer said he knows the motive for the assassination of Hutchinson County Prosecutor John A. Holmes but will not amplify his statement.

Gulf Coast Storm Warning Issued Near Porto Rico

Washington reporters note a weather advisory issued on September 14 indicating indications of a tropical disturbance near Porto Rico with potential for strengthening to moderate or higher intensity as it moves northward.

Senate Finance Committee Votes to Publish Taxpayer Names

The Senate Finance Committee voted 10 to 4 to publish the names of 323 corporations and individuals for whom Treasury information on income tax returns has been requested. The move aims to disclose who lawmakers have sought taxpayer data about.

Washington TD. C UPI Senate Finance Committee The Treasury

Masseur Sonnen Leaves Busch Beneficiary Seventy-One

Jacob Sonnen, a masseur who served August A. Busch for about forty years, died at age 71. Sonnen left an estate request amounting to $19,000 to be impressed upon the Busch wealth, highlighting the long service and his final wish in St. Louis.

Masseur Busch St, Louis August A. Busch Jacob Sonnen Au Masseur Sonnen

Ex-President of Minnesota U Dies at 96 in Minneapolis

William Watts Folwell, former president of the University of Minnesota, died in his home in Minneapolis today at age 96. He led the university and shaped its early development through decades of service.

Minnesota U Minneapolis Minn LPI William Watts Folwell Iat University of Minnesota

Unsanitary Conditions Plague Texas Penitentiary Camps

A Texas survey reports unsanitary conditions at the state penitentiary and prison farms due to poor equipment. Water supplies are contaminated, sewage is untreated or dumped into ditches, and dairy milk handling is flawed. Overcrowded living quarters and scarce toilets raise health concerns with 214 malaria cases linked to breeding grounds.

WW. Steel Texas Agricultural and Aechanical College Herbert Bargin State Department of Health To2d

Kip May Win Divorce In Nevada Case Amid Negro Wife Doubts

White Plains dispatch reports Leonard Kip Mhi velander seeks divorce in Nevada by default as his Negro wife Alira Jones Kleiner lands refuses to defend. Through attorney Judge William D. Cunningham, she calls the filing ridiculous and vows to challenge in New York courts.

Tateannal White Plains N. Y Nevada Leonard Kinp Mhivelander Alira Jones Kleinerlander William D. Cunningham Clerk County New York

Americans Back From Rhino Hunt Near the Equator

NFAY FORK Sept 18. Paul Ty. Theedler of Denver and Harold Austin of Hollysrand Calif are back from Maion with photographs of a rare white rhinoceros. The creatures crossed the continent at the equator by motor trek. In a swamp eight wire rhinos charged, all were scared off by a rifle shot into the air.

Nfay Fork Paul Ty. Theedler Denver Harold Austin Hollysrand Calif Maion

Airplane Damage Suit Denied in Camden Court

In Camden on Sept 5 a district court dismissed a suit by airplane passengers over injuries from a crash. The judge ruled riders assume the risk, comparing an airplane to a trolley car, and awarded no damages per person.

Camden N. 5 Judee

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