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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1929

Page

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Postcard campaign boosts air mail and aviation praise

An earnest plea urges early mailing of Christmas cards to support the post office and the airborne fleet. The Stout Air Service from Detroit carries its hundred thousandth passenger, Governor Green of Michigan, amid praise for American aviation. Controversial Haiti and League of Nations notes appear, with reflections on Haiti history and U S involvement.

T He Stout Air Service Line Detroit Governor Green Michigan Strout Air Services Gorevnee Green

Actor Denies Breach of Promise Suit by Young Musician

Maurice Costello, aging film veteran and former leading man, faces a $100,000 breach of promise lawsuit filed by Vivienne Sengler in Los Angeles Superior Court. Sengler, a musician and artist, accuses Costello of promising marriage after a Stockton, California meeting on September 14, 1928, then backing out as the wedding date neared.

Los Angeles Der Maurice Coplelbo Troadeay The Hollshvop Combie Misa Vivienne Sengler Witner John Barrymore Helene Castello Denie Mi¢re Evee Miss Sengler Mia Costello Stockton Hitalor San Francine Loutinn

Unsettled Weather Across Gan Antonio and Vicinity

Weather bulletin for Gan Antonio area and eastern Texas reports unsettled conditions Wednesday night and Thursday with likely rain in the south. Northerly winds return in the north with variable temperatures, and winds increase from the south in parts of the state. Some areas may see extended windy spells and limited visibility in the late night hours.

Gan Antonio Hardy Rhindy Natebanga Bompersiure

Wright outlines new interpretation of stop sign law

Police Commissioner Phil Wright announces changes to traffic rules easing motorist penalties for failing to complete a second stop. He notes arrests of drivers who stopped briefly then proceeded as cars approached will cease, urging practical safety over strict pedantry.

Phil Wright Tie Law Matorcyele Mot Florists Ceir Wright

Spring Weather Forecast for Los Angeles Area

The forecast calls for continued springlike weather in Los Angeles with temperatures in the mid 60s to upper 70s. Expect slight cloudiness and mild conditions, with Tuesday night and Wednesday reaching 78 degrees, well above normal, and a chance of occasional rain along Texas Gulf Coast areas Wednesday night.

San Antonio Weather Bureau Wexas Gulf Coast Vexas

Grand Jury to Hear Testimony of Police Chief Kitlay

Police chief Owen Kilday says he will appear before the Thirty-seventh District court grant jury next Wednesday. He admitted asking permission to testify before the grand jury and indicated he would attend the chamber at the same time. The nature of Kilday's information to grand jurors was not specified and remains under question.

Owen Kitlay Thirty-seventh District Court

Cotton Men Plan Central Agency

Fragmentary copy reports a plan among cotton centers to organize a centralized cotton marketing agent. The text references MEMPTIS and mentions a possible role for Limitoe in grain argument west, but details are unclear due to OCR corruption. The period tone suggests a regional initiative.

Memptis Wenn

Action of Editors Called Grundyism in Tariff Debate

Minnesota editors who urged speedy tariff action without delay were denounced in the Senate by Senator Norris of Nebraska as contending for Grundyism. The remark frames the dispute as a partisan argument over trade policy during a pivotal tariff debate.

Washington Dem Minnesota Aonat Today Norris Noebranka

Dairy growth predicted for Texas by Princeton official

Dr Burdette Lewin of Princeton N J told a San Antonio chamber luncheon that Texas dairy farming could double in two years. Delegations from Victoria San Marcos Floresville Penosull Beeville Kerrville Seguin Dilley attended along with bankers developers and media. The Foremont Dairy Rentheest Dairy and J C Penney interests outlined a plan to invest about 5 million in the state.

Texas San Antonio Burdette i Lewin Princeton Poremost Dairy Company Lewis San Vantoitia Chamber of Commerce Rustern Bank Dr. Lewis RL. Ball Liang Club Gunter Hotel J. W. Young Chamber of Commesre Walter Nayier G. H. Bryant J. @. Penney Kinkenn Victoria San Marcos Floresville Pentsull Beeville Kerrville Seguin Dilley KTS Dr. Twin Ine Foresta J.C. Peaney Authailary Foremont Dairy A W. Baldwin Missouri-Pacific Lines

Senate OKs Two New Ambassadors

Washington D C Dre. reports the Senate Foreign Relations Committee favorable on nominations of William Cauthede of Willington to be ambassador to Anpan and Nelson Johnson of Oklahoma to be minister to Chinkwan, presented to the senate today.

Washington, D.C. Dre Willia Cauthede Wrllington Anpan Nelson T. Johnson Oke Inhoma Chinkwan Senate

Bullet Scene Unloaded in Chicago Pawn Shop

In a Chicago pawn shop a customer attempted to shoot through a window after failing to buy bullets for a revolver. The gun discharged, cutting the window as shattered glass rang out, and the customer left shouting that it was an error. The shop owner questioned the customer about the incident.

Chicago Mec Leo Schneidman Mlco Schneidman Élasa

Plaza Cutoff Plans To Be On Awning Plaza Cutoff Plans To Be On Aw

Plans call for a new river channel between Witth and Seventh streets at the Swiss Plaza company expense. City Engineer A Murbach and others were ordered to proceed with plans after a conference at the city attorney’s office. The project, once opposed, is now set to cost about 215000 and involves river bed rights and potential city liability.

Ewig Wednesday Witth Seventh Streets Swiss Plaza Company City Dal Sy Pinza Company Shich Chambers Pin Willed Te Company F. L. Hillier H. A. Robards A. Murbach Willard Simpson Paul Steffler Ely ‘Hall Severn

Depositions Filed in Tunney Suit in Fairfield County

East Fort Worth reports a flood of fifteen thousand typewritten pages from seven days of hearings that began November 19 concerning the alienation claims by John and Sogarty, former oil workers, against Tunney. The materials were sent to the Superior Court of Fairfield County, Connecticut.

East Fort Worth Gulf of John & Sogarty Superior Court Fairfield County

Board Head Defends Award In School Contract Case

In Los Angeles Heights School Board dispute, witnesses testified that higher bids were preferred for a school contract. Board President G. S. Hale defended the award as wise, stating bid differences justified the $5000 higher price. Other witnesses linked to Martin Wright Electric and Wrightlines Electric testified of favored firms in electrical work.

Los Angeles Hays Dc. G. 8 scHorl

Senate committee favors radio body plan

Washington November 6 where the Senate interstate commerce committee recommended to the Senate today continuance of the federal radio commission as a permanent organization a concept urged by President Hoover in his annual message for the agency to be continued.

Senate Washington Tee Rii Hoover

Dallas City Judge Dies After Weeks of Illness

Dallas Judge of the Dalleg Core poration court died in a sanituching hospital today after several weeks of illness. Funeral services are expected to be held Friday.

Dallas Dale TL Crawford Dalleg Coreporation Court Talay

Lindbergh's Plane Gets New Upholstery and Protection

Washington observers noted Lindbergh's blue and orange monoplane enhanced with more upholstery in the cockpit areas and stronger wind protection. Exhaust pipes were redirected into a steel duct behind the engine and a rear cockpit modification was added, signaling ongoing refinements since his last visit.

Washington

Receiver sought for Jourdan Campbell Land firm in court

In Ninety fourth District Court judge W W Mettrory heard an application by the Wimer Richardson company for a receiver for Jourdan Campbell Land Company Inc capitalized at 50,000 with assets and liabilities in dispute. The petition alleges the firm is in imminent danger of insolvency without asset conservation and cites a $250,000 owed to IBM plus related liabilities. Past ownership included real estate totaling 7.2 million and notes of 350,000. Concerns center on misuse of funds and failure to dispose of assets, prompting the receivership move.

W. W. Mettrory de Alaina National Bank Winer Richardean Company Ernest TL. Brown Otto Mecravkeileid OT Fanes Rtc

Auburn Prison Mutiny Ends With Hostage Taking

The Auburn State Prison riot led to guards captured and held by about fifteen hundred inmates. Prison leaders demanded the release of twelve noted inmates while police and guards fought to quell the revolt. Troops with tear gas entered the grounds and the main office area suffered damage as inmates attempted to free their leaders.

Auburn Dee McGrath Auburm George A. Dunford Edgar S. Jennings Auburn City New Lock dLowns Cing Jennings Rhem David Winney Winner Jim Griven Rolf Solig Deerrlivuerd Rae Nien Hin Giiff Duraterd van Be

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