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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1929

Page

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Outbreaks and punishments spark grim debates across pages

A jumble of quoted lines discusses prison discipline at Auburn, reactions to executions, and public access to information. It notes how knowledge might influence prisoner morale, cites a warden’s view on capital punishment, and critiques early 20th century views on child rearing and imperial governance. The piece also mentions controversial statements by a Russian expert and echoes on marriage brutality in various cultures.

Auburn Prison Dean

Forecasting a Weather Snapshot From Fragmented Text

Fragmented OCR forecast mentions clouds and variable conditions across Texas and New Mexico regions. It cites noted wind speeds, ceiling values, and general terrain notes, but the text is garbled and lacks coherent timing or precise measurements.

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Hoover Linked Letter Highlights Lobby Effort at Senate

A Senate lobby committee hearing revealed an OPA letter from IL Takin to Cuba’s President Machado claiming President Hoover directed Fr. PL Shattuck and Sen Smoot to “go together.” Shattuck, a New York attorney, denied pressuring Hoover on tariff, while Lakin pressed for tariff relief and Cuba campaign coordination.

Washington Pes Takin Afhe Cuba Company Persidene Maclaren Cuba Toover PL Shattuck Intex Smoot Senate Finger Committee Genter Renil Trenrd Senate Shattuck New York Lakin Cuba Camping Official Fod Machado Shaltick Hoover Shalhick Provident Hoover Cubs Boil Atb

Man Kills Self as Wife Says at Home

A distressed wife, Mrs. Fyn Krauss, testified to police that her husband, Stone Krauss, a vice president of a baking company, threatened their family before he died by suicide. Krauss, recently separated, locked himself in a room, removed clothing, and placed himself on the floor as officers found him. The wife reported the alleged confrontation during the incident in Solth Bend Indiana.

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Weather Bureau Forecast Calls for Rain Friday Night

The Weather Bureau predicts Friday night rainfall for eight A and surrounding areas. Temperatures are expected to range from about 67 to 77 degrees with a low near 50s. South winds will accompany the cooler spell, with only light showers anticipated in parts of Texas Friday night and Saturday.

Weather Bureau San Antonio Texas West Texas

Railroad Ordered to Build Trackage

The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered Union Pacific to construct 184 miles of rail line between Crane and Crescent Lake in Oregon at an estimated cost of 9 million dollars. The decision marks the commission s first direct use of its power to compel a railroad to expand its tracks.

Washington, D. GC Dee Interstate Commerce Conmission Union Tacffic Syater Belreen Crane Crescent Lake Oregon

Houston Educator Figures in Probe

A Houston educator, Professor Hugo Froeker, a German teacher at Rice Institute, is named in an investigation tied to the slaying of Miss Cardell Chammersheimer of Mockord, Illinois. The probe centers on Froeker’s role and connections as authorities review the case.

Houston

Restful Night for Ware Is Reported

Atlantic City dispatch reports William Vare who had been confined at Chelwara in recent days due to physical and mental strain, passed a restful night and showed signs of improvement.

Atlantic City William Vare Chelara

Bech Chad charged as conspiracy in Dearborn case

District Attorney Lamar Ferlignan plans to lead prosecution of Be 2 Cham, brother of Moxon Cr. M. Char bert, indicted on a conspiracy to violate Dearborn law. Defense sides guarded. no witness list filed. Court clerk switch expected. Seeligson may participate. talks of a confindance. Trial likely expedited, possibly January, unless delays arise.

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Cotton price debate at federal farm board hearing

Washington dispatch reports a telegram from Oklahoma City claiming C D Stealer and Cael Williams influenced cotton futures through statements to the Cotton Growers Association. The telegram denies the charge as baseless while noting Williams could forecast markets. Witness Shepley appeared before the agriculture subcommittee amid questions about price setting and farm support rents.

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Phil Wright Calls Halt in Tilt With Maury Maverick

Police Commissioner Phil Wright refused to continue a word battle with Maury Maverick. Maverick was arrested on a speeding charge and requested a jury trial, with a trial date set for next Friday afternoon. Wright offered no further comment.

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Immunity Demand Ties Calles to Webb County Probe

A document from the United States authorities seeks immunity for former Mexican president Plutarco Elias Calles to avoid arrest on a conspiracy murder charge in Webb County Texas. District Attorney John A. Walls announced a warrant for Calles, tied to the death of Gen LucioBlanco and another Mexican, as Calles traveled through Laredo en route home.

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Fresh inquiry into McCloskey Wurzbach election handling begins

A federal grand jury in San Antonio reopens probes into alleged alterations of McCloskey Wurzbach congressional returns from the November 12 election. Special assistant attorney general Fred Horowitz arrives, subpoenas issued to many election officials, including county commissioners and Clerk Jack Burke. Witnesses will be served as lists are completed, with Horowitz leading the inquiry under government direction.

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