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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1929

Page

2

Senate hears Pennsylvanian nominee defend integrity

In Washington on December 4, the Pennsylvania senator-elect, amid a fraud charge controversy, defended his honesty and denied any wrongdoing. He condemned the investigations as fabrications, insisting his nomination and election were regular and lawful and urging the Senate to consider the evidence and dismiss alleged misconduct.

Washington, D.C Ware Ceat Senate Mxeelf Pennsylvania Tite priMhary Catpaicu Ag Tennsrlvania United

Massachusetts dry law repeal drives petition drive

The Massachusetts campaign for repeal of the prohibition enforcement act filed a petition with 92 045 signatures, surpassing the required total by 12 000. The effort, led by a local league, seeks legislative action on the issue.

Bay State Boston Massachusetts

To Mexico flight slated for Arial Week celebration

Maj. C. L. Tinker and party including Howard Ke. Ramey and Kelly proceed to Mesien City to aid in Arial Week celebration, with the event set to begin on the ninth.

Maj. C. L Tinker Howard Ke. Ramey Kelly Mesien City

Tax relief debated amid corporate and individual relief plans

The document discusses a broad tax cut distribution between earned income taxpayers and corporations. It notes a projected surplus for YE20 and ISL budgets but a $10,000,000 tax reduction, aimed to be shared roughly between two fiscal years. It mentions safety margins and future revenue uncertainty under changing conditions, with emphasis on retirement of national debt and existing expenditures.

Milla Dross Treasury Department Arhange Debiew Mila Elds ICKY Ind Slbuie Corporationa Ealarion

Sing Sing Won't Get Legion Post

In a clipped report from Sing Sing prison details, a local event or post selection fails to grant a Legion post. Unclear lines list persons and groups tied to the decision amid garbled text.

Bank Loot At Comfort State Bank Bandits Rob Cashier

Bandits held up Comfort State Bank at noon and locked cashier Alsece Palin and Otto Meyer in a vault after forcing a vault door. Sheriff Kendall Dierschwale announced initial loot appeared to be 1000 dollars but later assessments varied as investigators reviewed the scene. Police guarded highways statewide as officers sought the suspects and reviewed images to identify the robbers.

Bom Comfert State Bank FU Gierschwab Kendall County San Antonio Biersenwale Reeves Th Landis Dierschwale Poice Noeg Atul Alsece Palin Otto Mayern Enriuh Fella Ule Meyer

Auto Club Envoy Visits San Antonio to Discuss Road Conditions

An envoy from the American Automobile Association will arrive in San Antonio late Wednesday to confer with William H. Furlong, highway secretary of the chamber of commerce, about road conditions in the state. They plan to travel into Mexico toward Monterrey to assess travel routes and tourist attractions.

Mopypson Accerican Automobile- Associa Gua San Antonio William H. Furlong Chamber of Commercy Robinson Furlong San Antonin Mexico Monterre

Two Mexicans Jailed on Theft Charges

Two young Mexican men were placed in county jail after charges of theft were filed before Justice of the Peace Loure F.L. Holtz. Deputy Sheriff Lucas Tatin filed the complaints alleging Jose Martinez and Juan Flutes took cigaretta, macaroni, and condensed milk from a parked grocery truck.

Justice of the Peace Loure FL Holtz Lucas Tatin Jose Martinez Juan Flutes

Accused Man Is Quickly Arrested After Warrant Issued

An accused felon Ferrie Stalpi was arrested swiftly after a Urlegrancie warrant was issued Wednesday from Bridgeport for obtaining goods on false pretenses. San Antonin potter Ferrel Stalpi remained in jail as Chief Charles A. Wheelan of Bridgeport wired that the warrant was issued by Sheriff Ebere. An investigation by Horbet and J. aided the arrest.

Bridgeport Cann Ferrie Stalpi San Antonin Potter Ptm Charles A. Wheelan Heidgeport Ebere Ifyuires A. W. Horbet

Fragmented Dispatch on World Tensions and Assassination Mention

A garbled report discusses global friction including U S policy in China, Russia’s objections, and Japan with Germany near conflict. It recalls I T King of Chicago nicknamed labor reader and describes a violent assassination linked to a failed attempt, with unclear details and fragmented wording throughout.

Japan Stazsia Ioaf Uy Ehure Stunnin China Japanese Germany I. T Chitage Racknteer Nonvict Cangster Bulkie Renin Perroy Feann Kink Ction

Russia Responds Harshly to Kellogg Pact Strains

A continued dispatch notes Soviet leaders defend wartime decisions as necessary self defense against increased Chinese attacks. The article argues nations could suspend Kellogg pact assurances when facing violations and frames Soviet countermeasures as defensive protection of the frontier and peaceful population.

Russia

Surprise and resentment over Moscow rebuke

Washington observers mix astonishment with resentment after reading Moscow press dispatches about Maxim Litvinov s rebuke to the United States and other powers. The State Department awaits Moscow’s formal note transmitted via Paris and notes the Kellogg Pact reminder to Russia. Without a Stimson statement the Hoover administration klimat appears dimmed as shifts in Sino Russian dispute loom.

Wacdington L. Dre State Department Moscow Maxim Litvinoff Biiion Gumson Huasia Stimson Hoover

China to Reply to U S Note on War Pact Ties

Dispatches from Shanghai indicate the Nanjing government will reply to Western notes from the United States Britain and France regarding the Kellogg anti war pact. The government aims to reaffirm obligations and suspend all warlike actions on the Manchuria frontier.

China U. S London Nanjing Notm Great Britain France Shanghai Manchuria

Noonan Labor Chief Dies From Burns

Washington details show Noonan, longtime head of the American Federation of Labor and president of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, died of burn injuries from an early morning apartment fire. He was found by neighbors after they entered following alarms. Cremasal hospital indicated critical condition.

Washington Nennan

100 Year Old Negra Violet Oren Dies of Old Age

A verdict from The Droace heuer Fo Ballz on Wednesday states Negra Violet Oren, a centenarian, died of natural causes. Authorities note birth details and residence at La Gar Antonia.

Violet Oren Nopreye Wader Thalaway Wayery la Gar Antonia

Ortiz Rubio on American soil arrives in Texas stop

Ortiz Rubio, Mexico’s president elect, crossed from Matamoros into Texas at 1 o'clock, with a 12 member party including his wife and three children. He traveled toward Rochester for medical treatment, planning to resume by Missouri Pacific to New Orleans via Corpus Christi. A crowd gathered in San Antonio but Rubio soon boarded anew for Matamoros, delaying the welcome by about an hour.

Trownsville Texaa Der Poocuat Ortin Rubid Mexico Matamoros Eledt Corpus Arthur B. Lane Department of State Washington Elect Brownsville Missouri New Orleana Corpus Christi Texan Rochester Minn Ortiz Rubio Ewileh Ortiz Trubio Pascual Ortiz Rubio Brexico San Antonio Missouri Pacific W. H. Fnelong Highway Department

Lindbergh Offers to Aid in Search for Missing Mail Pilot

CLARION, Pa. Dec. 4 Charles A. Lindbergh offered to help search for Thomas F Nelton a mail pilot on the New York to Cleveland route who disappeared while flying from Tholletoote Ba to Cleveland early Monday.

Clarion Charles A. Lindbergh Thomas F Nelton Plainfield New York Cleveland Tholletoote

Finance Firm Deficit Grows Across Ledger

A bankruptcy unfolds as Beeligson reverses a stock move, turning common stock into a liability and widening the deficit by 6200,000. Mobilities figures show uncollectible accounts at 17,44.92, with 97,000 deemed uncollectible. Beeligson’s lengthy report lists hundreds of creditors and debtors.

Net Beelizson Wimer-Hichardson Meeligson Beeligson

Secretary to Remain in City Plan Commission Post

N H White, chairman of the city plan commission, asked that the secretary continue in her present position, fearing the mayor might transfer her to his office. The message indicates the secretary will stay on with the commission and its secretary duties.

A.nuw Souler Tinue Ells Plan Commission Hie Officr N. HH. White Chiitman Commission Werlen Weerlny Ehe Rerorm

Illiteracy Blamed as Crime Factor

Illiteracy, unemployment, and lack of parental and domestic influences are cited as primary drivers of crime in a census analysis led by William Al Steuart. The study covers 10,081 offenders committed to state and federal institutions in the first six months of 192? and argues for broader social and economic reforms to reduce crime.

D.C Leagua William AL Steuart

Judge Sentences Man for Theft in Local Court

Judge W J Metrory sentences man named Smckee for theft from person after a jury found him guilty. The case involved stealing forty dollars from Tran Viesil in Morro street area. Offense occurred at the Ninety-fourth Pine trick court on Wednesday.

Mike Nanchez Norte San Ann Street Twa Germ Wemnesday W. JS. Metrory Smckee Morrow

Meeting Called to Map Polo Program in San Antonio

A meeting at the St Antonio hotel will map a polo program amid midwinter polo planning. Wilson Seathwell, president of the Junior chamber, sponsors the event. Attendees include Cal BH White and other notable leaders to discuss aims and representation.

San Antonia Amenting Wilson Seathwell Ob Comainent St. Anthonny Hotel Polo San Antonio Whiteto Tre A. i Mestinzee C. G. Benana

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