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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1929
Page
6
Firefighters investigated a blaze on a vacant building site at Mwentieth Street and Cuvall Avenue in Fort Sam Houston. Chief J. L. Angan said the fire appeared incendiary and likely started by a firebug.
In Danzig and across Germany, innkeepers urge repeal of a 1944 law forcing them to keep lists of intoxicated patrons. They argue the definition of drunkard is unclear and that few offenders exist in German cities.
Harry Williams recalls a tragic tale of two young men from a Texas border town who fled debt and crime to Central America. One was sent back to raise money, while the other remained in captivity. rumors and fear blood the region as officials, outlaws, and lingering questions blur the fate of John Doe and Richard Roe.
A well dressed young woman about 20 may be a new link in the Stevens murder case. She spent the morning in the prohibition offices dictating a statement to P B Locke while acting in Verna Miller’s absence, as Locke declined to reveal any connection to the liquor angles of the murder.
City plans to cast new street stop signs at Alamo Ironworks in San Antonio to cut freight costs, replacing Portland Ore production. Aiming to save 1 freight per sign, the move hinges on a deal with the lowest bidder, an Oregon firm. A conference with the company will be held to formalize the effort.
In Adapazar Turkey an old woman and three Mohammedan priests await trial for bootleg teaching of the Arabic alphabet banned by Mustafa Kemal. The woman housed 60 pupils in her cellar while the priests taught divinity students in the mosque at Stam howl. No edition of the Koran in that alphabet has been published.
ST. LOUIS Sept 27. Georges Blanchet balloon Megat representing France in the James Gordon Bennett international balloon race earned the ninth and most advantageous starting slot at a banquet honoring participating crews. Balloons will lift off at 4 o clock in 14 minute intervals.
Local ads promote dances at Crescent Bend Seguin Castroville and Frio City with venues including Diamond Hall and Midway Orchard. Highlights include Sunday dances with Mur aie Royal Tezana and Hept. 23 performances, plus regular Saturday night events and free confetti at various venues.
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