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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1929

Page

21

Florence Trumbull John Coolidge wedding at governor's mansion

The seventh of THE STROLLER’s gambling series recounts failed bets in San Antonio, then shifts to a high profile Connecticut wedding. Florence Trumbull and John Coolidge plan a ceremony at the Congregational church, with governor John V. W. Trumbull hosting a private reception and an automobile honeymoon. Public interest includes photographers and media coverage as the couple departs.

Plainville Conn Fnrmer New England Florence Trumbull John Coolidge Jess Oll Congregational Florence John Coolidge Metwa John V W. Trumbull Connecticut

11000 Passengers Overwhelm New York Customs Inspectors

Eleven thousand arriving passengers clogged the port while 275 customs inspectors struggled to process luggage and passports at the New York Customs House. The scene reflected the year’s peak inbound traffic and mounting tensions among officers and travelers.

Customs House New York United States

Weather outlook across Texas and nearby states

A weather forecast notes mostly cloudy conditions and limited temperature guidance. Northerly to easterly winds shift along the coast with variable speeds, while Southwestern flying conditions show light winds in Texas and Oklahoma toward the south and southeast. Rain is possible in northern New Mexico, with clear conditions in several listed cities including Des Moines and New Orleans.

Chieuzo Dea Moines Owe Doden Kane Helena Lavin Mion Seailio Wash Toledo Onin St .Waabington B. C Winleten N.od Windalofi Texma Oklatoma Teaas Olingran Toulsiana New Mexico Eitha

Moody move on Ryan Key Cobbs named city attorney

Major G M Chambers announced Monday that Thomas D Cobbs Jr will be appointed city attorney by the commission of appeals in Austin. R J Bogle and Dobbs had earlier traveled to Austin and will join Cobbs in the appointment process with Governor Linn Woods and Chief Justice C M Cureton to decide.

Thomas D. Cobbs Jr Joe Ryan Commission of Appeals Austin G. M. Chambers Chambers Jett R. J. Bogle Dobbs Ryan Biy Linn Woods Cureton Io Colareils Chambers Cobbs T. D.cobbs Fourth Court of Civil Appeals

Transfusion Given Miller Huggins Near Death in New York

In a desperate attempt to save his life, Miller Huggins manager of the New York Yankees received a blood transfusion at St. Vincent's hospital as his condition worsened. Erysipelas had spread through his system from a boil on his foot, putting him in critical danger.

York Miller Huggins New York Yankees St. Vincent's Hospital

California Oil Field to Hold Up Production

Washington September 2 The interior department announced an agreement with oil operators holding permits on the south dome of Kettleman Hills California that would suspend any production in the area until January 1 1991.

California Washington, T. C Interior Department South Dome Kettleman Hills

Brooks Field Man Dies of Injuries

Harry Merrett of Brooks Field died Monday morning at Fort Sam Houston base hospital from injuries suffered in a Wednesday afternoon collision involving a big motor vehicle.

Brooks Field Harry Merrett Brooke Field Fort Sam Houston Big Motorescla

Woman Missing After Week at Home

Police search for Mrs. Jerome Andeewald of 922 South Pran Street who has been absent from home for a week. Authorities urged anyone with information to contact the local station.

Jerome Andeewald South Pran Street

Mustard Prank Targets Local Pastor’s Car

A practical joke involved placing a irritant like mustard in the parked car of Hev. Rolle P. Crum, rector of St. Mark's Episcopal Church, on a Sunday afternoon along Fast Park Avenue. The incident occurred while the car, painted in front of the M. C. A., had its doors and windows affected by the substance.

Hev Rolle P. Crum Park Avenue M. CA Cram St. Mark's Episcopal Church

Goebel Starts Mexico City Kansas City Air Derby Arrival

American flyer Art Goebel began the Mexico City to Kansas City air derby at 11 AM from Valbuena field in Mexico City. He was followed three minutes later by five Mexican army pilots including Col. Roberts Fierro and Capt. Luis Vepdeja, as the field opened with first leg to Tampico.

Valaneena Mexico City Art Gorbel Valbuena Luis Vepdeja Carlos Ribirosa Teliciano Flores Cal Fornoda Peon

Fliers Expected Here Tuesday A.M in San Antonio

Ark Goebel and Mexican participants in the international air derby from Mexico City to Kansas City will stop in San Antonio at about 10:80.4 a.m Tuesday, per Ed Feille of the San Antonio chapter of the National Aeronautic Association. Takeoff is at Wine born field at 1 p.m Tuesday. Four Mexican army pilots and Goebel are the entrants with stops planned in Dallas, Werenva, Muskogee, Joplin, Springfield.

Ark Goebel Mexico City Kansas City Sill San Antonio Ed Feille National Aeronautic Association Fiers Wine Born Field Turaday Goebel Dallas Werenva Muskogee Tole Joplin Springfield Oami Mandas Wayne Parks Jack Beretta Jack Crain Henry Lute

Senator Charges Capital Drug Ring Near Capitol

Senator Aleasa of South Carolina told the Senate that four narcotic joints operate near the capitol on Pennsylvania Avenue and that this was known by officials responsible for enforcing the law.

Capital Washington, D. C JPI Capitol Pennsylvania Senate Aleasa South Carolina

Shipbuilder Admits Bad Judgment in Geneva Conference Action

Bethlehem Shipbuilding vice president Wakeman tells Senate committee that William B. Shearer was hired to discreetly report on the 1927 Geneva naval conference. He says Shearer was paid 25,000 dollars and now sues for 250,000, but Wakeman insists the arrangement sought only a slant on the talks and denies obstructionist intent. He concedes employment was a mistake and that nothing of value was gained from Shearer’s reports.

Washington Wakeman Bethlehem Shipbuilding Company Shearer Wakewan Ia Sture Sharer Geneva

City Awards Oil and Gas Contracts After Meeting

The city commission awarded fuel oil to Flint Oil at 1.60 per barrel and gasoline to Grayburg Oil at 16 cents per gallon, with a top discount. Grayburg also submitted a 1.50 per barrel bid for oil.

Flint Oil Company Grayburg Oil Company Grayburg

House Closes With 9 Minute Session in Washington

Washington House ends nine minute session after summer recess and adjourns until Thursday without any business transacted. Members reconvene after the long break as sweltering weather blankets the capital and no parliamentary actions occur.

Washington, D.C

Tri-State Fair at Amarillo Opens to 35000 Attendees

Amarillo Texas September 22 The annual Tri-State Free Fair opened here drawing about 35000 visitors to exhibits and attractions across the grounds amid throngs of locals and travelers from nearby states.

Amarillo Texas

Leopold Seeks Degree From Correspondence Courses

Leopold seeks a Doctor of Philosophy by correspondence as he serves a term in Joliet penitentiary. The World and Examiner notes several universities offer programs by mail, though one requires on campus work before awarding a degree.

Werald Nathan Leopold Joliet Mall Mehat Leopold

Forfeit Bonds of 200 by Failing to Go to Court

Bonds of 200 were forfeited in County Court No. 7 after defendants failed to appear before Judge McCallum Burnett Augustus Ochoa Lencho Moreno 2712 Celis Street and William BK Martin Gonzales County ill charged with unlawfully carrying a pistol Rudolph Newarris 2b Weat Salinas Street and 3 F Silner 222 Wilkins Street charged with aggravated assault with an automobile failed to appear Bull will be brought to recover the bonds

Lindy Takes Off for Paramaribo in Dutch Guiana

Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh departed Port of Spain Trinidad at 7 16 p m heading to Paramaribo Dutch Guiana, the southern end of his mail flight. A second Pan American plane carrying J T Pringle, Pan American Airways president, followed a minute later. radio reports from the Lindbergh craft transmitted to Pan American central.

Miami Fla Charles A. Lindbergh Spi Trinidad Faramaribo Dutch Guiana J. T. Prippe Pan-American Airways Raddio Lindbergh Pan-American

New Braunfels Ave Bids Sought for Road Repairs

County commissioners court ordered bids for patching and repairing New Braunfels Avenue from Terre Road to Highway 198. The Jones Maltbyberger road from Hasse Road to North Leon and the North Loop bend from Jones Maltzberger road to Highway 108 were also set for repair.

County Commissioners’ Court New Braunfels Avenue Terre Road Hasse Road North Leon

Breeches Buoy Rescue Crew Saves Swedish Steamer Crew

In YORFOLK Virginia a breeches buoy rescue saved the crew of the Swedish steamer Carl Gey Nard ashore in a northeast gale one mile south of Kill Devil Hill about 70 miles south of Virginia Beach.

Yorfolk Constellardamen Carl Gey Nard Kill Devil Hill Virginia Beach

Arson Charge Dimissed for Mrs Rogers in Texas Case

Georgetown Texas September 22 motion of the state court grants dismissal of the arson charge against Mrs Reliever Bradley Rogers. Judge I Price presided while Judge Harry Dotan was disqualified. The case related to a 1920 fire that authorities said aimed to draw citizens from the business district and secure a bank hold up.

Georgetown Texas Mra Bradley Rogers I. Price Hrevbam Harry Dotan Yeazon University of Tezan Hound Rock Stein Farisere’ Stata Bank New Braunfels Farmora’ National Bank Bada

Warm Weather And Cool Nights Forecast For Ben Antonio

A weather brief by J A Jarber, meteorologist, predicts a warm period with cool nights for Ben Antonio and vicinity. Monday night into Tuesday shows northeast winds and a high around 88 degrees, with 65 degrees reported earlier in Moodus. Rainfall reports from Teros weather stations were intermittent, but fair and warm conditions prevailed regionwide.

Ben Antonio J. A Jarber Moodus Texan Teros

Six Die as Auto Train Collides in Michigan

Six people were killed when the automobile they rode in was struck by a fast Michigan Central passenger train near Monroe Michigan. The crash occurred during a busy highway period and involved multiple passengers. Authorities investigated the cause and warned motorists to exercise extra caution at grade crossings.

Monroe Mich Bent Michigan Central

Girl 17 Injured in Motorcycle Collision

A 17 year old girl was injured when struck by a motorcycle on Avenue Street. She was taken to Robert Hs Green Hospital Monday with injuries described as painful but non life threatening. The driver, a 47 year old, remained at the scene. Police investigated the accident.

Stine Florie Drandi Atreet Robert Hs Green Hospital Fn Avelor & Motoresele Wery Pot Owrloum

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