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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1929

Page

2

Maverick Wright clash over traffic arrest sparks jury trial push

Maury Maverick and Police Commissioner Phil Wright clashed over a speeding arrest on Broad Street. Maverick seeks a jury trial arguing constitutional rights, while Wright defends police methods and urges caution against leniency. The dispute highlights public safety concerns and political tensions around enforcement.

Maury Maverick Phil W Wright Fermapi Phi Wright Iutobermai Serena Musecick Maverick Freddy Auinit Whight Calltic Phil Wright Thorsdas Mavers Maserius Wright Camnaien Matefick

Portes Gil Denies Romero Death Stay

Portes Gil rejects a death stay for Romero amid political crises in PMENICO CITY. Officials report the Supreme Court weighs a possible injunction as legal battles intensify over the new penal code and government actions.

Portes Gil Romero Pmenico Eta Galhar Cemeey Tans Reiners Carrksen Supreme Wreer Verelrtse Femiye Leeommher Sree Ade

Propeller Change in Air Is Claimed

In storage details the claim concerns an alteration to an airplane propeller made in flight. The incident describes adjustments from the cockpit that changed blade angles, with disputed impact on the aircraft’s performance and safety.

Director Mbeet KLM Appointed to National Politics Oversight

Director Mbeet KLM of Zschuher has been appointed to supervise efforts against Berer in national politics. The move signals closer government oversight and coordinated strategy across agencies.

Mbeet Klm Ofzschuher Made Ant Berer

Cuban tariff protest letter sparks senate hearing questions

A damaged protest letter attributed to Pa tent Machado discusses sugar tariff duties and Cuban relations. The document, read by senators, implies potential consequences for Cuban sovereignty and U S aid, with references to Lakin and the Cuban marion within a broader economic debate.

Dee Machado Aftyria Rgpe Senate Joby Comumitres Jetler Uy Hog Lakin Culia Caipnelly Casar Raporters Machad Chie Marion Machede Asid Syser Reid Wamermor

Harlingen City Commission Election Snapshot

Fragmented OCR text shows Harlingen city election results with candidates Huntler Green Hamilton Gore Renna and others receiving various vote counts. The fragment mentions profiles of members and references a winner, amid chaotic wording and missing details.

Harlingen Haarlinges Rycuene Fi Huntler J Mo Green RL B. Hamilton Gore Renna Bret Fivrlieges

A Man Made Supervisor of Census Allerton Holasvimber

A. Holasvimber, longtime Besar county Republican activist, named supervisor of census for Besar and Atarax counties. Native of Newark now living in Say Antonin, he backed Herbert Hoover and aligned with Republican leaders since joining politics. Previously ran a drug store on St. Moss and Travis. now manages as a key local party figure and campaign supporter.

Lucas Yinetmaster Unier Newark Antonin Waners Mare Ghia Benejamin Harrisit Herbert Hoover Smith St. Moss Travis Street Kerrey Nebasheer Berres

Census Officials Named in Texas Orders

fragments show Washington state style listing of Texas counties including Milam Travis Williamson and Washington with headquarters at Austin Columbus. text mentions Aubrer Chapmag of Columbus and Basette La vaca Waller and Washington counties with headquarters at Columbus.

Washington Perissors Aol Ane Veneus Ta Austin Basteop Burbean Lev Milam Travis Williamson Whit Aubrer 1 Chapmag of Columbus Colorado Basette Lavaca Waller

Dirigibles to Moor Over New Waldorf Tower

Alfred E. Smith forecasts a 75 foot mooring mast atop a new Waldorf building. A chartered company he heads plans regular trans oceanic airship traffic with passengers on Fifth Avenue, aiming for quick linkages minutes after a wharf connection.

York Aykecrapers Alfred EB. Smith Sretory Waldorf Astoria Fifth

Princess Dies at Her Paris Home in Bourbon Line

Princess Florina Tie Bourbon dies at a Paris clinic at age sixty seven. She was a granddaughter of the late lion Callis and sister to a Dandaine branch member. The house suffered fire damage after a small Thursday morning blaze in Dr. FP Del Min’s naraze area. Fire department battled the flames and contained the fire with no further injuries reported.

Paris Faris Tie Bourbon Fars Lion Callis Dandaine Bourbon del Min Fine Department

Prohibition Director's Wife Demonstrates Mocktail in Capital

Mrs. J. M. Doran, widow of the prohibition director, is shown mixing a nonalcoholic cocktail described as a little of this and a little of that. The beverage has been introduced to the capital and circulated recently in the district.

J. M. Doran WC. T.U

City studies plaza offer plan faces delays and scrutiny

City planners and engineers debate the proposed plaza project linking Fifth and Seventh streets. Mayor and officials promise a written report, while consultants from ACE Ne HOE Beng, Marbach, and river engineers weigh in on design, traffic, and feasibility.

Masur C Mayer Mauyur

Mistrial seen disputed in Alabama school board case

Disputed deliberations delay verdict as judge considers retry options in a case challenging ouster of the Upshur school board. Defense witnesses argue contract was properly awarded to Thrailkill Construction. plaintiffs allege mismanagement and misconduct in awarding school projects.

Las Azelra Uprights School Board Taylor Fonte-Cuth Usetriet Tayloe Saith Ois Baeen Nai E. S. J. Whitehead Bakeley Coxrennies Thrailkill Construction Company G. Taylor D. F. Roberts Weary Keamm Kelley Newton

Plan of Pecan Growers Marketing Association Intent

State Marketing Association outlines a plan for pecan growers with the Texas Pecan Marketing role. The structure splits into separate wards each containing members and a promoter to attend a convention around August 20. Brownwood hotel secrecy noted. Stephenville and San Angelo delegates listed along with other county figures and officers.

State Marketing Association, Plan of Pecan Growers BAN Saba Weer Toray Pecan Marketing Association Mt Beriyan Norris Ax Nori Marne Streall Brownwind Thotel Ara Ravn Ryo Wal Stephenville Texas Taran Gravwera Jinns Nhelten Gutinn Witt Hayes Brownwood Wilbur Down TJ. Thames San Angelo Rothman Menard Pred . Teyes Junction D. PF. Mone Cireewt

Rubio to Deliver Address From New York Station

New York officials report that Daxcual Urlie Rubin president-elect of Mexico will speak at 8 oclock EST over CBS from WABG New York. The speech will be delivered in English and expected to last about five minutes with a nationwide hookup to the United States and Canada.

New York Columbia Broadcasting System, Inc Daxcual Urlie Rubin Mexico Senne Rubin United States Canada

Bond Set in Narcotic Case In H1000

A raid in Borne County Thursday resulted in a $1000 bond set for a defendant charged with violating the federal narcotic act. The case hinges on drug violation allegations and ongoing investigation.

Bred Reinichiverl Borne County

Bishop denies church row ended in Mexico City

Archbishop Teopalito Ruiz Wlerny, apostolic delegate, stated that Americans view the church state conflict in Mexico as unresolved. He denied that the church accepted a tunen for and asserted the church will not renounce its rights, insisting the conflict remains unsettled despite government acceptance of laws. Prices for goods, including low priced items, appear in advertisements.

Mexico City Teopalito Ruiz ¥ Wlerny Apostolic Delatate Mexico Pleet Pasenal Ortiz Fenhliy New York

Midway Music Night Featured at Sudway Kajurdax

An odd fragment hints at Thursday events with music by Midway at Sudway Kajurdax Nile Sok and a venue named Sudway Kajurdax. Details are unclear but suggest a local music night with performances.

Hanre Sudway Music By Midway Roles

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