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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1929

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Feeding Our Golden Goose President Speaks on Wages and World Court

Arthur Brisbane reviews President Roosevelt's message praising domestic prosperity and high wages, arguing for stronger prohibition enforcement and shifts of alcohol oversight to the attorney general. The piece critiques world court participation and notes wage increases under Edsel Ford’s plan, with reflections on stock market reactions.

Russia Paddy King Arthur Brisbane King Feateren Biri Treasury Attorney General

TEMPFRATUNYS Weather Outlook And Flying Conditions

An OCR fragment reports on temperature trends and winds in Antônio and nearby areas. Wednendar and Thursday expect rising temperatures up to 4h degrees and strong fronts. Winds increase late Wednesday night into Thursday with unsettled conditions and potential flight impact across regions including Tevan New Mestre Oklahoma and Louisiana.

Secret Indictments From Grand Jury In Sug Astonia Case

The Thirty-seventh District Court grand jury returned 13 indictments and no bills after two weeks of probing crime conditions in Sug Astonia and the Besar county jail. Indictments were handed to Judge W. Anderson and kept sealed by order of the court. Names were withheld. Officials connected with the Stevens killing and the Shipp jail escape were linked to the case. Galloway Calhoun aided in probing crime conditions. The jury also examined the escape of Shipp from the Bexar jail and testimony from witnesses gathered at the hearing.

Sug Astonia Pacape Besar County 8. C Borley Shipa Thirty-seventh District Court W. §. Anderson Beiog Anderson Emil Pavelka Ile Prohibition Charles Stevens Shipp Jearnel Galloway Calhoun San Antonio Angtin Stevens John Long Mr. Chambers J. Vrattercoo Long Patterson Grant Bexar B. J. Barrett J. A. Fort

Financial figures revised in Wimer Tichardson bankruptcy case

The receiver's report before Judge Tadga S. G. Tayloe adjusts the bankruptcy figures for Wimer-Tichardson Co. Original liabilities stood at 341,080,784 with assets around 1,075,902.80. Receiver Heeligson lists current liabilities at 82,080,221.93 and assets at 2,185,150.47, noting revisions from October 22 filings and the bankruptcy petition.

Weimalay $i Wimer-Tichardsom Company Tadga S. G. Tayloe Forty-ifth District Mankruptes Papare

Untitled fragment on Soviet note to U S over peace intervention

Maxi Litvinoff and Infair for foreign affairs signed a note to the United States urging peace intervention, claiming the effort remains unsettled until a quiet agreement is reached.

Maxi Litvinoff Infair United States

Bill Would Ratify French Debt Accord In House Action

In line with President Hoover a recommendation a bill to ratify the 4-025,000,000 French war debt agreement was introduced by Chairman Huaxley of the house. The measure follows a 1927 House approval. the Senate did not ratify as the French government had not yet done so.

Washington, D.C Vec Hoover Huaxeley House Senate

Tragedy Strikes as Arkansas Girl Dies After Prank Gone Wrong

Ten year old Tilia Ruminer of Arkansas faced fatal harm following a cruel prank aboard a mountain path. Authorities name Con Nin Franklin as the principal involved, with investigations ongoing into the incident and its circumstances.

Tilia Ruminer Arkansas Connin Pranklin Shell Reding

Jealousy in Politics Blamed For Appointment Protest

Mayor C. M. Chambers condemned jealousy over Secretary Wilbur’s White House child welfare appointment of Mrs. J. B. King. A protest from women allied with Derbert Hooker’s 1823 campaign urged reconsideration, citing support for Al Smith. Chambers urged pride in appointments and warned against political scrapping.

J. B. King Interior Wilbur White House C. M. Chambers Derbert Hooker King al Smith Chambers Mira King Win Vor Chanders Behind

Surety Securities Returned to State Summary

AUSDEN December 4 reports State Deputy Life Insurance official T G Vaughan notes $405,100 in Mississippi Valley Life Insurance securities returning to state. Papers secure Texas policies issued by the former Two Republics Life Insurance of El Paso. Mississippi Valley Insurance withdrew from Texas after meeting Two Republics.

Cotton Forecasts Banned by Bill

Washington action reports that Senator Fleslin of Alabama introduced a bill to bar any government agency from making price forecasts for future cotton markets. The proposal aims to prevent government agencies from predicting ext on prices, reflecting concern over influence and market speculation.

Washington Fleslin Alabama

Albania Leader Mingogu Near Death Report

Rome dispatch from the Italy of Today agency says Mingogu of Albania is gravely ill. Two noted Tradian specialists have traveled to Tirana, the capital, for consultations.

Albania Rome Italy Ming `Ogu Tirana

Mellon Set For Speech Over Radio

Secretary of the Treasury Melion will speak tonight on the coast-to-coast NBC network from Washington studios at 9 p.m. Eastern about the proposed 160 million tax reduction and treasury recommendations to Congress. This marks his first exclusive radio address of the Hoover administration.

Universal Bertice Washington, D Der Secretary of the Treasury Melion Congress Melton National Broadcasting Company Washington Ifoover

Tax reduction wins board approval in rapid vote

Washington D C. The treasury backs a temporary 216 million income tax cut after a two hour Ways and Means hearing. The measure passed committee until floor action, with Representative Rameeser dissenting as the Senate ready to act pending House passage. Treasurer Mills explained the plan aims for a one year cut amid uncertain receipts from capital gains and exchange grants.

Wastington D.C Congress Ogden L. Mills Ways and Means Treasury Rameeser Smoat Tilah Chaytiman Senate Finance Committee Senate Melton Miles

Soviet note rebukes US for Kellogg pact action

Moscow charges Washington with unwarranted interference as it backs the Khabarovsk peace talks and asserts Soviet independence from the Kellogg pact. The note criticizes US advisories and stresses that Moscow will act without foreign tutelage, while blaming China for provocations that escalated tensions in the region.

Moscow United States Khabarovsk Muleden

Pleasant winter weather ahead for Thursday forecast

Forecast calls for rising temperatures bright sunshine and clear skies with light variable winds on Wednesday and Thursday. Lows Thursday morning projected from 29 to 44 degrees with a light frost in exposed areas. Temperature dipped to 34 degrees Wednesday early morning. Laredo and border country saw the coldest spell of the season with near freezing temps and frost over winter garden district. One minor damage to vegetables and fruits reported.

Ban Antonis Fielnity Chanber of Commerce J. H. Jarboo Laredo Winter Garden

Permit Navy Ship to Furnish Power in Puget Sound Area

Secretary Adams announced that the Navy aircraft carrier Lexington would be allowed to supply electric power to Puget Sound towns if an administrator is appointed to allocate the ship's generator output. The plan aims to ensure steady power distribution while the carrier remains on duty.

Navy Washington, D Deeden Adaims Lexington Prouma Senttin

First Lady Joins Shop Early Move

Washington December 4. Mrs Meover has been shown early. Friends will receive at Christmas gathering featuring testers, metal woodwork, and bakery items made by veterans at Walter Reed hospital.

Wastiington B.C Meover Christ Walter Reed's Hospital

Hoover Budget Seeks 1931 Appropriations Totals

President Hoover presents his 1931 budget to Congress, proposing 4.830445231 billion dollars for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1931. Expenditures total about 4.10 billion with a projected surplus near 122.8 million. Highlights include defense funding, tax cuts, and changes to the Farm Board revolving fund.

Washington, D INS Hoover Congress Presidet Coolridge Federal Farm Board War and Navy Departments Commerce Department Coast Guard and National Advisory Committee Aeronautics Mellon-Berenger France Boulder Justice State Departments Enaire Prohibition Bureau Federal Fares Board Cam

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