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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1929
Page
4
Louisville notes Gen Charles P Summerall received an emblem from the American War Mothers at a convention session, calling it the climax of a long life. He also received the Distinguished Service Cross and other awards for World War service.
E A Jones a 33 year old motorman on a Collins Garden street car was robbed of his watch transfer punch and between 30 and 10 dollars by two men who boarded the car near Marion and Oriental streets shortly after midnight. One man drew a gun and searched Jones ribs while the other rifled his pockets. The robbers leaped from the car after the theft and fled as Jones sought help at a nearby house. Police found a car they believe belonged to the suspects. A stray line mentions a Miscellaneous for Sale column in the Tight Classifieds.
Stever Vincent Miller, 13, of 207 De Witt Street, was found at Jesus Labor Guadalupe Street auto parts denier through a charge of enticing a minor from legal custody. Justice of the Peace John F. acquitted Labor Tacadas. the judge warned Labor that future offenses would lead to jail.
San Antonio ticket campaign for the International Exposition and Fall Race Meet reports a quota boost from 60,000 to 60,000 tickets after a successful launch. Theo W. Friedrich leads the drive with 20 salesmen, firms ordering large blocks for employees, and the November 17 show date highlighted.
Emerson junior school students across multiple rooms elect officers for the first semester. Harry Williams leads GA-1 as president with Lala Roberts and Evangeline Edwards in key roles, followed by a long list of room specific officers including BA-2 SB-1 BAZ TA-2 TA-3 and more with various presidents vice presidents and secretaries noted.
Francois Pulaski, descendant of General Casimir Pulaski, sailed from Cherbourg on the Majestic to attend the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Bardinab. The observance will be held in Savannah and Washington.
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