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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1929

Page

20

Two San Antonians Killed in Auto Crashes

San Antonio saw a severe weekend of vehicle crashes with at least two deaths and numerous injuries. Esther Buhanon, a U.S. telephone operator, died from injuries in a San Pedro Avenue collision driven by Edgar White. Laughter, a man from San Antonio, died near Hot Springs, Arkansas, while his widow survived. Several others, including Cecelia Abernathy and Fed Books, sustained serious injuries. witnesses and police reported numerous minor collisions across the city, with patients treated at Santa Rosa and Robert B. Green hospitals.

Esther Buhanon Preston Arrest San Pedro Avenue L. Taughter Wynto Lat Springs Ark Bubanon Savin Rosa Hoentin Edgar White Richby San Pedro Santa Rosa Infirmary White Weir LaFitee Tt. Stevens Austin Whreel San Antona Hooks Mies Aber Wathy Mise Bubanon Mesager Towia Elizono Jones Avenus Robert B. Ureen Mondar Broadway Fourth Street Tie Janiie Kelly Gerisushy Rosewood Avenue Bane Road Robert [ Green Hospital B. Boone Albert Street Austin Dterrt Robert Th. Green Hospital Acothey Mire Alp Moore Genyson Street Nntes Sole Wad Houston Luther Childs Wasidad Tay Flores Street Amily J. Giteinger

Fire at club kills twenty as victims mourn

Fire at a Mid Sept club destroys the venue injuring and killing about 20, with many bodies identified and burials arranged. Funeral services are set for the majority of victims. the owner Marty Cohn faces legal action while claims of negligence draw heat on city departments. Ongoing suits target Cohn and the city over fire safety. Many survivors and relatives seek redress as hospitals report most patients improving.

Deon Severa Hertha Selley Marty Cohn Ig Mt Liberty Colm Jaw Ami Mitowink Mary Limery Mutter GE Ruby Emery

Trio killed in Canada plane crash near Winnipeg

A Western Canada Airways statement says three people died when a Western Canada Airways plane fell into Take Manitater, about 120 miles north of Winnipeg, yesterday. The accident, reported by S.A. MacDougall, treasurer, lists the deceased as George McKer, Voranta, and Arthur Heath, all connected to Winnie Veg.

Wannipigg Soul Western Canada Manitater Winnipeg S.A. MacDougall Western Canada Airways George MiKer Voranta Arthur Heath Winnie Veg Convinaez Arie New York

Two Fliers Save Lives by Jumping After Motor Quits

Birmingham Alabama September 2 Lieutenant John Donalson and Lieutenant Luther Johnson leapt from their plane after the engine quit to escape a doomed crash. The craft crashed in a wooded area about twelve miles from the city, the pilots escaping injury by parachute. The ship sailed roughly three miles after the battery failed.

Birmingham Als John Donalson Luther Johnson Oscapie Here

Man's Leg Broken in Traffic Crash at Calaveras and Lakeview

Tonciano Escreno, 78, of 626 North Medina Street, was taken to Th ore B. Green hospital with a broken leg after a collision at Calaveras Street and Lakeview Ave. Escreno was riding in a cart received by Jose Franco when the accident occurred. The elderly man was thrown from the cart on the pavement. The other driver fled the scene.

Tonciano Escreno North Medina Street Thore B. Green Calaveras Street Lakeview Avene Esscreno Jose Franco

Tampico Planning Tour Convention in Sept Dates Set

Tampico chamber of commerce will host a Mexican tourism convention from September 25 to October 1. Delegates from Texas cities will attend to discuss developments and intensification of a propaganda campaign to attract visitors from the United States.

Vampicq Mexico Texas Ufts Tampico Chamber of Commerce

Guadalajara Air Mail Line to Open in October

Mexico City dispatch reports the Guadalajara air mail line will inaugurate October 1 as a tri weekly air mail and passenger service linking Guadalajara Leon San Luis Potosi and Zacatecas with Torreon. The route merges with lines between Matamoros Mazatlan and Mexico City Juarez. Eduardo Menge heads the company concession.

Mexico City Guadalajara Leon San Luis Potosi Zacntecs Torreon Matamoron Mazallon Juarez Eduardo Menge

Earthquake Shock Felt in Kansas City Area

Earthquake rattled windows and dishes in Kansas with residents awakened by a distinct tremor. No damage reported, but the faint shock was felt across several districts. Local service reports indicate a minor quake event with no injuries or structural harm.

Kansas

Girl Sets New Flight Record Amid Turbulent Rally

A New York report notes a girl claiming a newly set flight record during a September rally. The story references racist chants and a hostile atmosphere as she competes over a 2 000 mile journey, with mentions of Hitler era parallels and mounting injuries.

New York Hitler Cietin Mira Seth Trevites

Detroit Gangster Held in Chicago for Detroit Kidnapping

Chicago detectives identify a Detroit gangster and kidnapper, known as the Rosenbergs, on suspicion and police records. He will be returned to Detroit in connection with the disappearance of David (near) 29 who vanished July 2.

Detroit Chicago Rosenbers Kidnnaper David Nea

Airplane Crash Kills Two Men at Rumford Airport

In Rumford Maine on September 3 a small airplane crashed during takeoff, killing Henry Ticharilx 20 of Riddenville and fatally injuring Roger Swan 26 of Mailow Massachusetts. The incident occurred at Rumford airport as the craft struck ground in a fatal crash, investigators reviewing the scene.

Rumford Maine Henry Ticharilx Riddenville Roger Swan Mailow Mass Felot Yean Nour Rumaford

Thief With Gun Holds Five, Flees From Meyers Home

A burglar armed with a pistol held five people at the Meyers residence on West Marshall Street before slipping away as police pursued. The incident began around 3:40 a.m. Monday when the intruder entered and ransacked the home, then warned occupants he would shoot if pursued. A subsequent sighting near 326 Factid Avenue prompted officers G. Mergle and Edkins Meg to give chase, but the thief escaped into the night.

Winedow Amedu Edkins Meg

Oil Notes Test Wot Farm Near Tyler In Doubtful Form

Oil notes report a well northwest of Tyler to be tested and suspended after favorable shows at 2611 feet. It describes casing, expected royalties, and adjoining tracts, with references to Dallas injuries and multiple other wells, leases, and acreage in the Mount Calm area and Duval County.

Tyler Royaltier Sec. Mons Dallas Mount Calm Louvalze I M. Weeltny Ine Mount Cale Comingrefal Club Latieao Bruwelet Leredy Fore Barnsley Ma Now & Webster Insertion Carolina Tvaan Webb County Wolbern Aniuus Fim Stogs Tounty Tiss Iqwallfnee Byncke Coun Copia Gorm Vteaitos

Holmes Care Looks Better in Borger Trial Update

Borger Texas September report states investigators have advanced the Holmes case with new evidence. Prosecutor Clem Calhoun declined further comment citing ongoing work. Background details are described as substantially developed, with investigators noting progress toward a resolution.

Boulder Dam Height Upgrade Considered by U S Officials

Washington DC officials indicate the idea of raising Boulder Dam has moved from study to potential action. Secretary Wilbur states this exploring higher height beyond initial plans as a possible revision to the dam project.

Boulder Dam Washington, D. C Wilbur

Cardinal Dubois In Serious Condition In Paris

Cardinal Dubois archbishop of Paris remained in extremely grave condition. Many cabinet members and diplomats followed updates on his health as of Sept 22 in Paris.

Cardinal DuBois Paris Carilinn Dubois

Doran Warns Howell Over Enforcement in Washington

In Washington D C on September 23 Senator Howell Republican Nebraska urged strict enforcement of prohibition. Commissioner Donan criticized lax activity by agents and said police in the District of Columbia cooperate energetically. He claimed investigations would show strong enforcement locally.

Washington DE. C Donan Proibition Bureau Luday Benator Howell Republican Neraska Natal Activitien Whallington Hoover Nebraska Jay Department of Justice Washiton Daran District of C Jumbia

Body of Jewish Leader Reaches New York

NSW Fork Sept 23 UP Several dignitaries including Police Commissioner Whalen and Adolph S. Cohrs attended as the body of noted Jewish philanthropist Touly Marvhall arrived in New York. The casket was placed aboard to be conveyed to Switzerland for burial.

Nsw Touly Marvhall Irieh Switzerland Levitan Margr Walker Whalen Adolph S. Qehs New York

Prison term for attacker in Kens case filed in Lansing

Kana Sept 23 United States official reports the attacker of Consardia Kens was brought to the state level center for trial and began serving a ten year term. The sentence is described as a lengthy punishment for the assault with details noting the offender’s identity and jurisdiction.

Lansing Kana tFl Ardou W. Mrost United States Kem Aoworler Consardia Kens Rumen Motorest Neiean Cloin Senterday Hindo

Banker Leaves for Trial in New York City

Wyo. banker Waggoner Tullucide faced extradition to New York on a charge of using forged instruments to defraud a half million dollars. He left for New York at 8340 a.m. to face Urial in a scheme involving a bank provident and a plan to defeat six banks in the metropolis.

N.ycmeyenne Wyo U UD Waggoner

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