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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1929

Page

3

Business Men Support Pay Policy With Washington Aid

A local business group pushes for federal action on wage reductions and economic measures. The committee includes Charles Baldus LB McGlinsey A Holmgreen W B Tuttle F H Iter D W King Robert Barclay Arthur Storms Porter Whaley L B Clegg Teel HV Finck and others. Telegrams to Texas delegation in Congress and to Senators Connally and Sheppard urged intervention in the payroll issue.

Washington Bienteil Aucertein Charles Baldus LB. McGlinsey A. Holmgreen W. B. Tuttle F. H. Iter D. W. King Robert Barclay Arthur Storms Porter Whaley L. B. Clegg Teel HV Finck Texas Congress Tom Connally Morris Sheppard William Haenslee The Nations Federation of Federal Employes

Warren Vacancy Election Dropped in Cheyenne

Wye Wyoming December 12. Abandonment of plans for a special election to permanently fill the vacancy in the United States Senate caused by the death of Senator Francis E Warren appeared likely to lay no state political groundwork Cheyenne for a special session of the legislature.

Warren Cheyenne Wye Senate Francis E. Warren Con Cheyenne

Witnesses Call Rum Case in September Ambush Probes

Proceedings focus on Lynn Stephens gang liquor operations and the September ambush linked to a prohibition case. Key figures include J J Crown attorney and bookkeeper A B Matthew, with exhibits anticipated to reveal gang scope. Case opens Monday before Judge W S Anderson in the 37th District Court.

FP. E. Locke Prohibition J. J. Crown Toeney Hob Cooper Farmer Living New Sutherland Springs Lerag Guy S. Combs West Summit Place A.B. Matthew Dskata Street Lynn Stephens Thirks-seventh District Court

House Debates Prohibition Divide Over Wisconsin Rep Schafer

Washington December. Representative John Schafer of Wisconsin mounts a vigorous attack claiming dry states have more liquor law violations than wet states. He cites official data on intoxication arrests and illegal liquor activity to urge Congress to reassess national prohibition. Kansas Representative Frank Hoch and North Carolina Democrat L. Abernathy counter that prohibition has benefited their states and remains a settled policy.

Washington D. C Dee Congress Foley John Schafee Wisconsin Wisconait House Diry Bia Schafer Union Scunfer Aomee Hooh Kansan Ghaviea L. Abernathy North Carolina Schaler Hoch Abernathy Kansas Hach

New Debt Battle in Senate Over Election Expenditures

Fragmented, early 19th century style text details a heated senate debate on campaign costs and the impact on republican government. The passage references nominating processes, expenditures, and constitutional concerns, highlighting tension over fiscal restraint in elections and the dignity of the Senate.

Brownsville Bank Board Sees Officer Quit and Leadership Changes

At a board meeting Brownsville bank announced the resignation of a senior officer. John Tamax of San Benito and Bert My Cromack were elected active vice presidents. A Herbst of Farmers' State Bank in San Tenita will act as cashier at First National Bank during Grover Co Waar's medical leave after injuries from an incident aboard a mobile president.

W. Tee Nesig- Meta Tursday John Tamax San Benito Bert My Cromack Knee Instituton A. Herbst Eaahire Farmers’ State Bank Af San Tenita First National Bank Grover Co Waar Merry Hospital iNuries

Goodnight and the cattle drives amid frontier law

A fragmentary reminiscence traces Col Goodnight as a city county pioneer facing Indian attacks on cattle drives, braced by later ventures into New Mexico and Texas, marriage, and a shifting frontier economy. It hints at political contention around judges, the courthouse, and county machines, with names and dates scattered through the recollection.

Sumner Sain Trail Mary Ant Gonrhigh Trinidad Cole Tesad Texas Miuhandle Tolut Adair Werth

Barbaric Dance Ushers In Feast of Virgin Ceremony

A sunrise ceremony in Tortugas village marks the feast of the Virgin Guadaline with dancers in ceremonial robes and bead dresses. The event blends old Spanish Catholic and Aztec ritual, featuring a fiery cross on Ulalunos mountain and a symbolic olla dance tonight through midnight.

Reeves Named City Passenger Agent in Houston

Reeves to become district passenger agent for Southern Pacific United company of Texas in Houston. A. tones of Flousion named for the position, with Gy as the current agent succeeding Reeves. Transportation leadership plans detailed in the new arrangement.

Reeves Cify Thera Pnelfle Hiner Pawenger Saginl Veil Antaule Houston Tharutay de, Aonrae Passemer Southern Pu United Company Texax Teevea Cssity

Fragmented Voices and Ironic Faith in a Topsy Turvy Text

A noisy, fragmented excerpt surveys gender roles and finance with odd references to saints and stock. It mentions women in religious and leadership questions, a joke about Judas, and a New York stock matter linked to a national site bank. The tone blends satire and social critique.

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Suit Reveals Ex Secretary of Oil and Aristocratic Ties

A sweeping civil suit uncovers ex secretary of oil and several titled defendants tied to personal suits and alleged revenge firing. The case involves Mary Rogers and Margit von Brann Miles, with claims of a Paris marriage, Austrian lineage, and a lobby to control Rogers's divorce outcomes. The defense seeks to strike scandalous questions while noting prior employment contracts and alleged pensions.

AE Var. Lee Cal Widward Kern Mary Benjamin Rowers Dlune Rogers Paria Margit Varbola Bris Miles Basil Mules Chanber Romander Cniutt Andre Countesy Maric Josie Ara Ropers Vegull Heee Troza Moxcowies Alfredrupnberger Vanes Mary Tonjatmin Coleone Rogers Coleone Rogers, No BrooAard Oignate Millonl Rogers Thames Arture Ramog Salm von Trouerstraten State Supreme Court Jusice Frankenthaler Kernail Albertra Song Henry H. Rogers Hac Berta Brown Rogert Royyle Osford Wowers Iehys Tris Terry H. Rogers Daisy von Brann Miles Hapsburg Farms Frane Josef Austria Henry I. Rogers Wis Ilemed Amusennya Millicent Rogers Ramos Margit Barbasa Braun Miles

U S Inventor Dies of Heart Attack

A U S inventor died of a heart attack in Washington. The man, identified by officials as Matris Themis, contributed to a wireless signaling project and wartime research. His death ends a noted career in early wireless technology and private sector innovation.

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Pearsall Man Cut in Gar Collision

Pearsall man Harrigen Scot was severely injured when his motorcycle collided with a larger vehicle on a highway Wednesday. Walter Rivka, driving a car, was also involved, with bystanders tending to the injured.

Pearsall Pearsald Amd Cat Met Walter Rivka Laretu Ricks

Club to Stage Musical Program at Canopy Tourist Club

The Canopys Tourist Club will host a musical program Thursday night at 815 local time featuring guest Ed Ian Bowman of Byracuss New York. Club secretary Riegler announced the event along with the regular Friday evening dance starting at eight o clock.

Hore Jose Cappel Mra Ro Riegler Secret Pry Ed Ian Bowman Byracuss N.Y

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