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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1929
Page
1
A muddled column discusses Mellons tax policy ideas, favoring cheaper money and income taxation changes. It references Federal Reserve actions, calls for curb on deductions, and argues that rationing wealth via taxes should reflect changes in value over time, citing Great Britain and U.S. examples while noting potential impacts on workers and incomes.
The Wusiner Miss Rabe, famed curio collector and author of My Hows Sing, died in Mexico City while aiding her rare collection. Funeral will be in Fredericksburg with burial at the local cemetery. Survived by mother and several siblings.
Charged with obtaining money under false pretenses were tied in and to by Nile Godfrey of Oklahoma City and Col Vann Hamblin of Shawnee alleging 96000 frauds at stock note to Mr and Mrs Henry Schroeder parents of all children of Enid.
DALEAS April 1 CP Lie triad of Y Ray Adams charged with murder of Orville 4 Lalla bank employee here September over payment of a 82000 election bet transferred to Corsicana. Since Adams, it has been proven that Mathews was victim of a forgery allegedly engineered by Tien C Richards Jr, one of the losing bettors. Richards got three years for forgery and is at Liberty under $3000 bond appealing.
London dispatch, datelined Nairobi and Belgian Congo, reports Dr J Ty Church warning of severe famine in the Belian Congo town district. He cites failed seasons, poor agriculture, and weak communications as causes, with thousands dead or dying.
Booth Tarkington will submit to eye surgery at John Tapkt hospital in Hullinwre July, aiming to restore sight in his right eye after a prior loss. Tarkington and his wife were departing for Bullinore early this morning. the prognosis for his left eye remains uncertain.
In New York a noted critic and educator Matthews died yesterday from influenza following a stroke. The death ends a long career in letters and theater education.
TAVEKA Kan Apel ho Henry d Allen former governor of Kansas was formally appointed by Governor Clyde M Teed in a ceremony as United States senator, succeeding President Charles G Curtis.
A garbled report describes Moody granting a 60 day stay of execution for Leahy amid a larger 1920s crime context. It mentions Pear lny Rebel Airmen and border town events, with planes arrested and various officials including M.A. Mishneleaz, Henry GW, and George Johnson cited in Chicago related actions. The piece hints a grand jury indictment and congressional connections, but many names and details are mistranscribed.
Telegraphic bulletins report active hostilities along the border as rebel forces seek to advance from Naco toward Sonora and across the region. Air raids targeted rebel positions while government troops and rebel leaders clash near Jimenez and nearby lines. Reports mention mutinies, secret agencies, and efforts to cut rebel retreat as 15 Mexican airplanes support rebel advances.
Investigation opens into Charles Th rettle jarte charges in Congress, with customs inspectors sending witnesses and the Assistant Collector of Port Stewart ordered to assist. Morgan’s democrats are urged to be examined, as officials pledge a thorough probe into alleged misconduct involving shipments and testimony.
A report notes He Malin Craig, Banana rhanl zoo Comneten, spent hours in jail after an arrest in Lan Vania on a speeding charge. The incident underscores staggered legal proceedings and local enforcement action.
Gallogly changes plea to guilty and is sentenced to life in prison. The case involves a local youth set and was handled by a clerical official and authorities in the Wis Lite region with the storyline indicating a lasting impact on the community.
BROUSSHIS April 1 Twelve miners perished and 25 injured in a series of explosions at a Wink er mine in Limburg. Many workers were trapped and feared dead. Officials reported several others in critical condition with rescue efforts ongoing.
In Mananin City police arrest General Craik after doubts about his identity. He is confined for three hours at the central station while authorities seek to confirm who he is. Panama City's police chief Nicardo Aria apologizes via a later message to General Orsiz.
Mayor C. MM. Cruutheta and park commissioner ducal Mubiali will inspect the bear pits in the park Monday afternoon. Architect Carleten Adu will accompany for the inspection amid ongoing maintenance discussions.
Lieutenant Ogden is back from leave and resumes duties at the Air Corps training center. He reports ready to resume combat readiness and will assume his post at the office on Monday.
The Easter period delivered bright skies and springlike warmth then a sharp drop in temperature. By 2 p.m. the thermometer stood at 53 degrees, down from 61 degrees at dawn, with a late-morning high around 60 and strong northerly winds rattling doors and rattling thoughts of spring.
In April, A and M announce the election of Year Book editor CULL and editor V at Theruvont and Terrell. Mike Vatbouly, a junior in science from Theruvont, wins editor role, while W A Torter, a junior from Terrell, becomes business manager of the Longhorn yearbook for the coming year. Elections are held by the Junior class to fill these yearly posts.
The board of pardons is to consider a 6 day stay for Ramsay, a Mathis resident, as governor Mandy Doe reviews records amid a special legislative session. A pardon study extends beyond the first 80 days, with the governor seeking to extend his own leniency.
Dallas April 1–4 Republicans report George Alkeon leader hospitalized in serious condition after a clash on a farm over a machine last night. Other patients, Bandera and Mollie Award, treated for injuries. The incident stemmed from a dispute between competing factions of the Acntilled group and Tarja supporters as details emerged.
W W Massey 80 died recently and was laid to rest in a local funeral with services conducted for a Woodmen of the World member. Surviving relatives include two daughters and several sons, with mention of K Mastey and Hasty of Casper Wyoming among others.
A Springfield letter reports an An AIA movement among whard of hearing groups in Saringfield Mass to contest the alien film displacement and seek continued sound play production. The note urges the Producer to keep the project alive to aid deafened communities and promote vocal participation.
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