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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1929
Page
1
A dated compendium of health and social topics discusses smallpox vaccination, religious ideologies, and public morals. It cites travelers contracting smallpox, argues vaccination prevents disease, mentions religious and political debates, and highlights charity efforts like milk funds for children.
Congress plans a special April session to pass a farm relief bill and related tariff revisions. President Hoover seeks targeted action, with broad backing for McNary McGumber farm provisions and a revolving fund of up to 40 million dollars to aid stabilizing agricultural industries. Debate centers on speed, scope, and potential filibusters as December plans loom.
A garbled account places Thomas Jefferson in New York at age 14, recounting a journey from his home in Charlottesville to celebrate the anniversary of Independence Day. The text references a gig parade route past prominent churches and carries a historical tone from the period.
Defendant Don Galvan, former religious archsura Jouder, faces a divorce suit filed by his wife in Des Moines. The action names Galvan as the respondent with allegations of separation and marital dissolution unfolding in the local court.
Galvan faces a divorce petition filed by his wife Florence Galvan of San Antonio alleging cruel inhuman treatment and constant quarrels. She seeks equitable division of property, $1000 in a building and loan withdrawal, alimony of $100 monthly, and attorney fees.
Iia Teter, an elderly maid, killed her mistress Mere Hoten Kelso a week ago and was named in a $17,000 trust fund in the will. She later killed herself after attacking Mrs. Kelso who had employed her for 25 years despite the mistress's confinement at times.
A statement by Mestean rebel leader Tornaldo Esparza Martinez declares an intense campaign of guerrilla warfare to overthrow the Calista government. Rebels claim to already operate in Chihuahua Durango Zacatecas Nuevo Leon and other states with General Ascobar’s forces joining efforts toward Mexico City amid border watch by U S troops.
The obituary notes the death of senator Watley Bailey in Sherman while he worked on a trial. It details his long political career from Mississippi birth to Texas congressman and U S senator, his opposition to prohibition, and his influence in Democratic circles. Surviving relatives include Weldon Maley and Torso Weirton Gailey Jr. A funeral service is scheduled at First Presbyterian Church with services in Gainesville, Texas.
MENICO CITY April 13 One hundred Thompson hand machine guns were rushed to General Gonzalez federal commander at Naca Sonar today for action against rebels. General Calles minister of war informed the presidency the supplies were dispatched in anticipation of renewed hostilities and federal operations in the field.
A clash around Guaymas in Sonora Mexico unfolds with forces massing under cover as news signals an attack plan. The report notes a race between rebel and federal factions near the port city with authorities evaluating strategic moves. Page reference confirms continuation on Page 4.
The program emphasizes liberty and national sovereignty, opposing foreign entanglements while promoting world peace through example. It advocates dollar diplomacy, fair labor rights, controlled corporate combinations, resource conservation, strong highways, education, and broad civil liberties led by William Randolph Hearst.
International News Service reports Col. Charles A. Lindbergh and Mrs Anne Morrow plan to wed in Englewood New Jersey. Ambassador Dwight W. Storrow and family are said to move from Mexico City to Englewood in two weeks.
Multi millionaire philanthropist and head of a large mail order house in the United States visited the Chicago Medical Quarantine ceremony on his return from Arizona. He announced plans to advance his efforts to establish medical and hospital programs with high costs and broad scope.
Fort Worth reports a $200 reward posted for the arrest of Silver and accomplices who escaped with four other convicts from a Wye Priam farm during a rain. Gov Moody criticizes transfer and a $250 reward is offered for Silver’s capture. Michigan involvement includes a prison guard charged with aiding the prisoners. four men forced drivers to transport them to Tousten and escaped.
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