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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1929

Page

3

Wurzbach and McCloskey Seat Battle Opens in Senate

In Washington former Texas Republican Harry M. Wurzbach arrives as his contest against Democrat Augustus McCloskey for the San Antonio district seat proceeds. McCloskey has an office in the House, Wurzbach retains one and pledges to prove through hearings that he was unjustly deprived. The elections committee faces reorganization and expected hearings before Christmas amid fraud charges.

Universal Service Washington, D.C Doe Harry MM. Wurebach Texas Congress Augustus McCloskey San Antonio McCloskey Sarrow Honse Wurgbach Tam Enger Elections Committee Mant Warebach House McCieskes-Warshach

Rider Thrown by Mounted Horse in Sydney Training

A mounted police rider in Sydney narrowly escaped serious injury when a horse he was training reared and threw him. The animal’s kick missed the rider by inches as he fell under its hooves, ending the stunt without further harm.

Sydney Australia Mounted Police

Four injured in Pueblo explosion in suburb store blaze

Four people were injured today when an explosion demolished a store and rooming house on Principal Street in Heasenvwe a Pueblo suburb. Fire crews battled the blaze as responders treated victims at the scene.

Pueblo Cub Vee Gr— Maur Persind Heasenvwe

Telegraph Tales and Political Echoes From A Tumultuous Day

A chaotic digest of early 20th century tech buzz and political chatter. Walter S. Gifford calls a Leviathan out 200 miles at sea while New Jersey hints at lower light charges for a year. Matthew Sloan and George Grant’s granddaughter welcome twins in London as party lines drift. President Hoover and Coolidge spar over Senate seats and White House renovations blur into rumor.

New Jersey Phumas i Ler Asantic City Matthew 5. Sloan Theew York Edison Company

Hochs for Kaiser Sound at Banquet

Berlin reports a banquet last night honoring retired marshal Mackenser on his eightieth birthday. Attended by former crown prince in full Black Wraith uniform and brothers Ki le Aukost and Oscar, along with listed generals from the Kaiser army, the event echoed military pomp of former days.

Berlin Kniver Mackenser Wisraps Kile Aucost Oscar Kristiauthy Kaiser

Aanberg Plan Dairy Program Leaders Bankers Named

A list of key figures backing the Aanberg Plan Dairy Program includes John G Langerdale president of the American Bakers Association and W A Mardyee of St Louis banking interests. Other prominent boosters span Philadelphia Chicago Pittsburgh New York and Little Rock, with names like Charles Brought Wil liam McComb Lincoln Urer and Frank Coward among notables.

Missi Pavifie Lves John G. Langerdale American Bakers’ Associations W. A. Mardyee Lorgaza-Anderson St. Louis B. Z. Cadman Union “Rush Company Little Rocks Hany Klebmer George M. Moremill Bakers New York Shell Harmon Aarrivon Bank Aml Trust Companys Chicago Re. Stwal

Senators Clamor For Action On Tariff and Tax Bill

Washington debates tariff and tax cuts as Congress eyes a quick Christmas enactment. Hoovers aides seek a gentleman’s agreement to move the 100 million tax reduction while Watson signals a Friday bid for immediate action. Wool and textile rate fights intensify as a Democratic insurgent coalition reshapes committee recommendations.

Washington, D. C Dec Senate Hoover Watson Indiana Wriday Tatif T Wat Conate House Owith Senate Committee

Lord Mayor Goes Forth In Historic Gold Coach Parade

Sir William Waterlow, new mayor of London, rides in the golden coach for the ceremonial installation. A grand cavalcade in ornate livery marches past guards in the procession, echoing the era of Dick Whittington and his cat.

William Waterlow London Cade Dick Whittington Cat— International

School Suit Testimony Details Board Discrimination Claims

Testimony continues on a school district suit alleging discrimination in awarding building contracts. Plaintiffs accuse board members of favoritism and one member of employing a relative as watchman, with politics and bids from Public Service and Martin Wright Electric cited as influencing factors.

Fuarc Vefease H.W. WW. Terrell Biondig Public Service Company Martin Wright Fleetrie Company

Funeral Services Set for Mrs Clara Cohen

Funeral services are planned Wednesday for Mrs Clara Cohen who died at her home 812 Enel Laurel Street Tuesday. Burial will follow in Nether Comelert with Rabbi Samuel V T Phillips of teinting officiating. A German native, she lived in the country OL years and in San Antonio. She is survived by two sons Emma Calyen and Abe a man Ay 3 and three

Clara Cohen Enel Laurel Street

Woman Dies of Heart Attack While Christmas Shopping

Teresa Poses of Carrizo Springs Texas collapsed on the fourth floor of Wolff now Marx department store during Christmas shopping. Clerks carried her to the eighth floor. two doctors failed to revive her. Judge Louis F Bolts ordered preservation of the body for an inquest set for Tuesday afternoon. The deceased had no known relatives in San Antonio.

Wolff Now Marx Department Store Teresa Poses Carrizo Springs Wexan Louis F. Bolts Bo Fhr Wo Maan San Antonio

Employees to Hold Meet at Chamber of Commerce

Newly elected officers of Local No. 28 of the National Federation of Federal Employees plan a meeting at the chamber of commerce building at 7230 p.m. Wednesday. An office will be established at 729 Sater Building for member convenience, according to officials.

National Federation of Federal Employes Chamber of Commerce Arilitarian Aalee Sater Offici

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