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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1929

Page

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Rockefeller heir and national outlook in a Wall Street day

A distorted obituary of wealth and politics reflects on income tax cuts and economic optimism. It notes John D. Rockefeller III seeking work at 28 Broadway and predicts wealth will influence future opportunities while urging belief in national progress amid pessimism. The piece blends tax debate, stock-market mood, and reflections on wealth's impact on society.

John DB. Mackefeller Broadway John D. LT Kegel Ford

Woman charged in murder probe at Alamo Street address

Mary Jackson, 40, of 14 North Alamo Street, is charged with murder in the death of TR. W. Finil whose body was found in an alley behind her home Sunday. Grady Nichols, 22, of Fort Sam Houston, is jailed without bond on a similar charge. Witness lists name five women roomers in the hotel Mary Jacks operates at 414 North Alamo Street. A coroner’s inquest was pending.

Mary Jackson North Alamo Street TR. W. Finil Justice of the Pesce John FL Covlon Grady Nichols Fort Sam Howatop Mary Jack Alamo Street Gray Willison Onion

14 New England Cities to Polls

In Massachusetts and New Hampshire voters went to the polls for non partisan contests. The chief interest focused on Newburyport where mayoral candidate Andrew J Gillis faced Michael Caughman amid investigations into illegal registration by supporters of both sides.

Boston Massachusetta Elitea New Hampshire Nella Efert Massachusetts Newburyport Manyor Andrew J

Reward Posted in Texas Death Case A. R. Austin

A reward of 510,000 was posted for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the death of FP R. Austin a wealthy Victoria rancher at his Tit Springs Arkansas hotel on September 2. The Pinkerton detective agency is assisting in the investigation.

VarGun Texas Dee F FP. R. Austin Victoria Rancher Tit Springs Ark Bas Hey Jos Pinkerton

Bandit Robs Driver Near Traffic Stop in Victoria Area

A masked bandit accosted a driver on Crosby Street near South Alamo and Goliad, demanding money and taking $10 from Vin victim. The incident occurred as the victim walked home after leaving a packetbook and involved a second theft of $43 near Victoria, reported Monday night.

W. A. Lynch Augusta South Alamo

Ortiz Rubio to Arrive in San Antonio Early Wednesday

Mexican president elect Pascual Ortiz Rubio will arrive in San Antonio aboard the Missouri Pacific train at 0:25 a m Wednesday. He travels in a special car and will be accompanied by a party, as reported by William Furlong, highway secretary at the chamber of commerce.

Pascual Ortiz Rubio Mexico San Antonio Missouri Pacific Ward William Furlong Chamber of Commerce Rubin

Temperatures Rise and Calm Weather Ahead

Temperatures fall Tuesday night to near freezing with light variable winds and frost risk. Wednesday turns fair with milder readings and northerly breeze. No significant precipitation expected across Texas and nearby regions. brief chilly nights continue into early week.

Antonio Genits

Ford raises Ford Motor minimum wage to 7 a day

Edsel Ford announced a December 1 wage boost at Ford Motor to 7 a day with a 5 cent hourly rise for those earning at least 7. About 116,043 workers will gain a 5 cent per hour increase, 24,520 will move from 3 to 7 a day, and the change adds roughly 20 million yearly to payroll. This marks Ford’s third major minimum wage increase since 1914, following earlier jumps and a 9 hour to 8 hour shift.

Ford Motor Company Edsel Ford United States Henry Ford Washington Toover Trois Sa Edger Ford Ford

Device Burns Coal and Pipes Heat to Surface

Waterloo La Dee BUR patents cover a method to burn coal underground and pipe the heat to the surface. Les Ranney describes burning coal to produce either gasoline from petroleum or dry ice from carbon dioxide, with gas or electricity potential at low cost.

Waterloo Dee Bur Les Ranney Ofl Ranney

Coolidge Seen as Possible Senate Candidate from Massachusetts

Washington reports strong speculation that Calvin Coolidge may seek the U S Senate seat in Massachusetts after Senator Gilley, 79, announced he will retire next year. If Coolidge runs, he would join a crowded field and could pursue a return to national leadership through the Senate.

Washington D.C Calvin Coolidge Macanebusetts Fredere H. Gilley Gillett Congress Gillet Awbtu Elly Coolidge Massachusetts New England

Woman Solon Discounts Report on Senate Seat Entry

Report states Representative Lith Nowrae Rogera, Republican, Massachusetts, would seek the Mas gachuvetta senatorial seat next year as Senator Gill Ett plans to retire. Rogera says she is too busy in her present work to consider it at this time.

Cy Dee Lith Nowrae Rogera Vaice Yar Gillett Tilay

National Debt Cut Report Reveals Yearly Decline

Washington report shows the national debt stood at 310,091,500,000 and decreased by 901,800,000 during the year, according to the treasury announcement. The release notes the annual reduction reflecting financial tightening and policy effects.

Washington, D.C Dee INS Treasury

City Refuses to Assume Debts Over Exposition Franchise

Mayor Chambers on Tuesday announced the city would not assume the 40,000 debt of the national exposition association to purchase the franchise. If the association cannot transfer the franchise to others, the city may forfeit the option next spring. The mayor noted legal limits on the city buying the franchise and stated repayment of indebedness would be inappropriate.

Amcheneh CM. Chambrry Tn A Werer Te Sam Ci. Betl Maror Chambers Sald Thesday Chamber Chambera Asiary Tell Exposition Association W. 33 Curtle W. A. Wurzhich Isavciation Chambers Wi. Jonson Tuesitas Sobnson Chanbers

Mexican Flier to Get Honor Medal

The National Association of Aeronautics will award Col. Roberto Fierro the Emilio Carmin medal for 102S in recognition of his nonstop flights from Mexico to Mexico City and from Mexico to Cuba. The award is the association's yearly top honor for outstanding heroes.

Mexico

Man Robbed Of Beard By Negro Man

BT LOUIS December 3 Sam Lehrer a window appliance worker was robbed this morning after a confrontation with a black man who yanked off Lehrer's beard. The assailant entered the offices at 5 30 am and fled with Lehrer's facial facial beard saying he would sell it as a wig.

BT. Louis Sam Leehrer Mercury Sero Lehrer

New Migration to Germany Seen as Race Problem

Berlin reports the day’s arrival of a small guard of German expatriates from Russia sparking fears of a new migration wave. Described as the first wave of a vast movement, the newcomers numbered about 400 and face taxation and religious law changes under Soviet rulers.

Germany Berlin Der Russia

Mexico Politicians Plan Big Shakeup

Mexico City reports that National Revolutionary party politicians form secret groups to remove government officials and employers not fully revolutionary. A recent meeting allegedly resolved to safeguard revolutionary principles and organize the movement.

Mexico Msxnico City Mexico City National Revolutionary Party

Graf Zeppelin Polar Flight Insurance Hurdle Reported

Friedrichshafen Dec 3 The proposed polar flight of the dirigible Graf Zeppelin again faces trouble as insurance companies refuse to underwrite the voyage. Dr. Hugo Bekener, commander, had said last month he could obtain coverage but has apparently been unable to secure it.

Friedrichshape Genning Hugo Bekener

Accidental Shot Fatal to Hunter in Edinburg Texas

Thomas F. Camp, 19, of Dane near Edinburg, died after a hunting accident. Camp reportedly placed his shotgun when it discharged, striking him in the right breast during a bunthog trip.

Hunter Edinburg Teras Tee

President Hoover Pledge On Prohibition Law Observance

President Hoover told Congress the nation is sound economically and financially but law enforcement is unsatisfactory. He urged universal good citizenship, transfer of enforcement powers, streamlined courts, and codified prohibitory laws while noting the primary remedy lies with the people.

George R. Holmes II Washington, D. C Trouse Congress File White House Clare Jon Hover Treasury Department of Justice Seine Rizvifinanys Hoover

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