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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1929

Page

2

British neutral rights stance echoed after London letter

Washington dispatch reports that the United States will keep its traditional view of freedom of the seas following a London publication of a British diplomatic letter. Analysts suggest the letter aims to steer talks at the London naval conference, appease British public opinion, and influence neutral rights interpretations during wartime.

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World Court debate and prison escapes noted in early reports

A collage of remarks discusses job persistence in journalism, prison revolts, and the World Court world order. It notes an editor's hire, a theater life, and the idea that sticking to a plan leads to success. It mentions Auburn prison revolts and an Oklahoma penitentiary escape plan, then shifts to U.S. stance on the League of Nations and the World Court.

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Bureau Issues Cotton Report From Washington D C November 1929

The Bureau issues a cotton report detailing consumed on hand imported and exported bales for November 1929 and 1928. It covers consumption in mills spindles held in consuming establishments storage and presses, and linters data including totals for imports exports and numbers of active spindles.

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Colorado Railroad Plans Multimillion Dollar Upgrade

Denver reports the Denver and Rio Grande Western Heaned plans expenditures totaling about 3 million dollars on improvements for 1900. The announcement signals continued growth in Colorado railway prosperity with major investment expected in infrastructure and service enhancements.

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Vital Statistics Show Obscure License Issued Amid Names

A list of individuals and addresses appears with mentions of burial permits and medical clinics. Names such as Mupere, Aubmann, Teevine, and Dominguaz are embedded with ages and streets like Guadelupa and Carson. Dates and phrases indicate December deadlines and various private notices.

White House Reds Held After Picket Attempt

A self styled delegation of young Communists was detained after attempting to picket the White House. Police surrounded them as they paraded to the state department and back. They were held on eleven dollar bonds and later released on White House orders after a brief inquiry into parading without a permit. The incident echoed a New York led protest against American policy toward Mexico and Russia.

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Communists Riot in New York City Park Protest

In New York Citys downtown district a crowd of about 600 communists circulated circulars and sang radical songs in city hall park before police halted the demonstration. Six women and three men were arrested and Patrolman Fat Canyon suffered a dislocated shoulder after being struck by a club. The riot followed a report that ex president Callen of Mexico would attend a function at city hall.

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Rail way Head in Defense of Texas

Railway head in defense of Texas says Wisconsin barred land companies from operating in the state. Ta Baldwin asserts state interference aims at injuring British and English firms, pledging further investigations and that no malice was intended. He believes the inquiry will conclude with no harm to Texas.

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Hoover plan for Haiti favored by officials in Washington

A congressional briefing reports broad support for President Hoover to appoint a commission to study and oversee actions in Haiti. The plan, pending Senate approval, would authorize diplomats and Under Secretary Cotton to direct policy and potentially deploy Marines as needed. The commission would operate until 1968, with urgent congressional consideration starting immediately.

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Boy Bitten by Dog Believed Mad Near San Antonio

A 15 year old boy from 120 Goliad Street was bitten by a dog while playing with friends about 19 miles from San Antonio on the Hutherland Springs road. He received wine tinder treatment at Hobert Hospital Saturday night and was reported afflicted with insanity.

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Hoover Put On Gridiron Dinner Skit Echoes Policy Fumbles

A Washington gridiron style skit lampoons Hoover era policy and public commissions while mocking cabinet figures. Jabs at Secretary Stimson Haiti and Kellogg pact tensions mix with lines about Senator La Follette and Mayor Walker. Audience members joke about invitations and inadvertences as reporters are kept outside.

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Solons Move to Enlarge Air Service Defense Plan

Washington December actions by the military affairs committee authorize a Michigan congressman to lead an investigation into the five year army air forces program. Secretary Hurley and Gen. Peeht will testify as the panel studies the aviation service and expansion to meet national air defense needs.

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Hold Funeral for Joseph Rakowitz in Wisconsin church

Funeral services for Joseph Rakowitz aged 70 were held Friday at St. Fedwit Church with Father Tyas officiating. He was born in Germany and came to the United States with his parents, later living 48 years in Tavernin. Survived by wife Francie and many relatives, including children and grandchildren. The obituary notes his widow and family were present at his deathbed.

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Army Orders to Universal and Various Officers

A string of military postings and resignations lists officers and their assignments from Washington to Langley, Rockwell, San Antonio, and the Philippines. Names include Captaine Lewter Te Stiller, Barenza Cocke, John Schneider, Bernard Robinson, Alfred Lindberg, and Leslie Young among others, with many transfers and retirement actions noted.

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