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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1929

Page

4

Visitor Lauds Police In San Antonio Visit

Byron Williams, a Chicago syndicate writer and editor of Woman's World, and his wife, after driving 1712 miles from Michigan, praised San Antonio police for politeness and helpfulness. They contrasted with Chicago officers but praised the city’s charm, quiet beauty, water, air, parks, clubs, and drives. The Williamses traveled with the Thompsons, who endured snow and cold in Illinois. the Williamses saw no snow on their trip.

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Wage hike proposed for Mayor Walker in New York

New York December 17 reports the board of estimate has approved increasing Mayor Walker's salary from 25 000 to 40 000 a year for two years, with expected concurrence from the board of aldermen. The measure reflects a Christmas era adjustment in city leadership compensation.

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Country's Largest Mail Cargo Sails

Washington December 17. An up to date Sante Clace is one George Washington. The steam ship bound from New York to Hamburg with 26,532 sacks of mail, the largest single shipment ever to leave the country.

Washington D. C George Washington New York Tory Mamburg

Wyoming Senator Seeks Modification of Prohibition Law

Senator Pat Sullivan of Wyoming announces after a White House briefing that he will press for a compromise to modify the prohibition law. The move targets tightening or relaxing dry era restrictions as part of ongoing national discussions.

Wyoming Pattee Washington Pat Sullivan Fa Sinit White House

Nine New Members Initiated at Elks Meeting

Nine new Elks were inducted at a lodge gathering Monday night. The initiates included J. Gubbe R. E. Martin John W. Sands August T. Josul George aati Arthur Sommerfield Jack Daue Gladstone B. Swain and F. J. Summers. Initiation was led by Jack Burke with Leland Post etime loyal knight A. L. Sahm lecturing knight A. J. Saneler and others. A program by the Montana Cowbosa and Florida dancers followed, with music by the Elk choir and Jack Goebel providing entertainment.

Ning Elks J. Gubbe R. E. Martin John W. Sands August T. Josul George Aati Arthur Sommerfield Jack Daue Gladstone B. Swain F. J. Summers Arfierra Jack Burke Leland Post Ing A. L. Sahm Etme A. J. Saneler

Man mails infernal machine cousin jailed in California

Francis Cadwell sent his cousin an infernal machine as a Christmas present. He was found insane and ordered committed to the Patton state asylum, with no criminal prosecution expected. The report notes Cadwell’s commitment followed by the advisory of the Pastel Inspector.

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