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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1929

Page

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Today Salesmanship a Lecture in 1928 Wall Street

A fragmentary summary notes a lecture on salesmanship stressing listening and convincing talk. It describes Wall Street trading dips, Mellon tax concerns, and speculative mood. Mentions Henry Ford, Gerard Swope, and General Electric, with disparate notes on boxing champion Primo Carnera barred in England.

Wall Street U. 8 Arthur Pxbsons Klug Tao Henry Ford Gerard Swope General Electric Company WW. R. Bearats Ren ‘Hearst Detroit Ford Mr. Hearth J‘brope General Etre Beory Ford Io Wen D. Young Gerard Swapne Swope Bia

Temperatures Rise and Windy Weekend Forecast Ahead

Readable summary notes a warmer Friday night and near 50s to 60s. It cites dry conditions for Friday night into Saturday with northeast winds and general warming across the region. Forecast includes Texas Oklahoma New Mexico and surrounding areas with precipitation unlikely.

Pilot Jacey Dinger Crashed in Flight Incident

Pilot Jacey Dinger of the Fokier Whirl aircraft crashed during lift at Uolling while attempting to lift fivehaing with Congressman Kayner aboard. Authorities report no further details on casualties or cause.

Jacey Dinger Ary Uolling Ait Congressmau Kayner

City delays action on main widening

Debates stall the planned main street widening as a diplomatic flare over the Laredo port dispute intensifies. Officials in Texas and Mexico exchange messages after Mexico closes the port, threatening economic disruption and prompting Governor Moody to seek early, peaceful settlement.

San Antonio Mexico Chambers of Commerce Texas Laredo Joh A. Vallevert Tautarco Bilas Enrique Santi Yanez Nuevo Lable Monterrey Larena Bankbauer Valle Dan Moody Antonia Fueio Blanes Mile Stimeun Dan Mouly Luvele Cuverin Mowly Washington United States Res Moody Calles Laredos

Angry Goose Attack Shocks Shopper in Sioux City

In Sioux City Iowa Dee 20 a shopper was bitten by an angry goose as a paper bag containing a live goose was overturned on a street. The bird hissed and struck with its beak while the startled victim cried out and fled, prompting a witness to note the scene amid holiday bustle.

Sioux City Iowa Dee

Subway Panic Tramples 80 in New York Rush Hour Crush

In a tunnel under the East River during rush hour, 80 passengers were trampled as smoky clouds filled the car. Police said several men and women were hurt with cuts and bruises and many suffered smoke inhalation.

N.Y. Subway New York East

Rail stock free of school taxes claim rests on court opinions

Fragmented OCR article notes state opinions from a railroad department about tangible property and rolling stock being exempt from school taxes. It references railroads as entities and discusses capitalization and interest due, with unclear names and places due to garbled text.

Apstin, Hee, CO Ate Tornes Ketteral S. Department Moe Hord

Louella Parsons Files Intentions Notice

Louella Parsons, noted writer and motion picture editor, files notice of intention to wed Thu W. Martin. Details show Parsons as a prominent figure in cinema and society circles in Los Angeles.

Louella Parsons Dr Walters Keretee Los Angeley Dee. UK Loenlla Parsons Glo New Universit Sorvier Colony Wedge Thu W. Martin Whysic Ins Spor

Belgian Royalty to Visit Pope for Belgian Wedding

King Albert and Queen Elizabeth plan an official visit to Pope Pius at the Vatican to celebrate the marriage of Crown Prince Hunt of Mary and Princess Maurie Joe of Belgium. The ceremony marks a significant royal alliance and strengthens ties between Belgium and the Holy See.

Brussels Dev. J King Albert Elizaveth Ate Pope Pius Pruntry Crane Prince Huntort Mary Maurie Joee Belgium

King George To Open Naval Parley In January

King George will convene a naval conference in January at the royal venue. The gathering aims to set agenda and discuss defense and maritime strategy among participating nations.

King George Kins George Pets Saintly

Rain Expected Over San Antonio and Nearby Areas

Rain and slowly rising temperatures forecast for San Antonio and surrounding regions from Friday night into Saturday. Overnight low near freezing, with winds increasing from the east. Temperatures rise to near 40s by Friday afternoon as snowy or rainy conditions spread to northern Texas and nearby locales. Other areas report extreme cold including 80 degrees below zero in Williston and 24 below in Havre.

San Antonio Dathae Weather Bureau Toyas Williston N. D Havre

27 Lives Lost in Chicago Blizzard

A Chicago blizzard leaves scores dead from exposure and sickness as 6 inches of snow falls in 41 hours and winds up to fifty miles per hour create deep drifts. Automobiles stranded, remote areas isolated, and communications crippled as schools close and residents shelter in place.

Chicago Dec Dunnary Quany Egers Ros Wartien

Lake Erie Vessel Stranded in Ice Jam

A Lake Erie passenger ship Tourist with 50 aboard became stuck in an ice jam. Rescue crews fought to free the vessel near AANPLSKY Ohio as the propellers and hull faced the frozen grip. The incident prompted continued coverage as crews worked to loosen the craft and assess damage and safety for those on board.

Lake Erie Aanplsky Ohio

Income Tax Rise Shown By Universal Service Report

Income tax collections rose by 171 million during the heat of the year and a half, with July to December totals at 38.428 million, compared to 47.074 million in the prior year period. Overall government receipts declined to 178.086 million, bringing the new total to 1.085 billion.

Universal Service Washington Cy Dee KTR Treasury Gutes Tovay Sllowell Saanyl

Maurys City Bling First Round Fight At Trial

In a chaotic scene in Maurys City Castillians and Mav erick clash as a jury case looms in corporation court. Maverick faces speeding counts with Officer Teves. Wright vows no jury needed. Prosecution and defense teams assemble led by Mayor and Judge Wilson amid guard chatter and seating debates.

Castillians Steel Vistory Pucra Maney Maverick Tumbreman Citiganry Torhimeele Sul Corpotition Court Wright Corporation Court Maverick Gayor Fred Belmroubinge Whight Renics Sisty Heetie Vase Bt Cits Waller Grace Mayecivy Central June Lom Mix Maveric Mlamoy Yack Hoxie

City considers Main Avenue widening amid legal threat

City planners debate expanding Main Avenue to improve traffic while delaying paving on a critical section. Officials heard a court injunction, property needs, and funding questions raising doubts about full modernization this year.

Defense Hay Alibi in Negro Hanging Case at Houston

In Houston Dee MOUSTON Avtensy testifies alibi in the murder trial of Tow aut Mintna, alleged member of ay fand who took Robert Powell from a hospital and hanged him from a bridge. Heynolds, an operator at a local factory, says Minten was with him fishing the night Dawell was hanged.

Hay Houston Mouston Dee Towaut Mintna Ay Fand Robert Powell Lin Rink Heynolds Aty Pactor Minten Nur Y Dawell

Higher Courts in Christmas Recess

Higher courts have adjourned for the Christmas holidays. The Supreme Court will resume after the holiday until Wednesday, January, with the Court of Criminal Appeals continuing to sit at Aguadales until the same time. Civil Appeals views are resumed as the higher courts remain in recess.

Achvin Criwin Aguivales Court of Civil Appeals

Three Accused Unfair Business Methods Case

A cryptic filing lists three accused individuals from ACARTTINGTON and DEV. Two defendants face a complaint alleging unfair business practices. The document mentions preliminary actions and a manufacturing entity, with vague references to court proceedings and mediation steps.

Gold Hunter Turns to Panhandling DN VIE Dee 2hhams Crain ih andling in N

Local report notes a gold hunter turning to panhandling after losing work in a northern area. The brief mentions uncertain health and community concern as authorities monitor the situation.

Churches complain of Graf Airship incident report

Church leaders voiced concern after rumors of Graf Zeppelins and airship flights spread on Sunday. The unsettling messages referenced rumored movements and reheat restrictions as readers questioned safety and policy.

Graf Suniay

Magazine Writer Dies in Florida Health News

Renorth Materia, a magazine writer, died in Florida after a heart attack. The 54 year old author was reported by Milam Bee as the casualty in a sudden medical event. Funeral arrangements are pending.

Florida Milam. Bee Renorth Materia Floyd Ere Te Uny

Fokker air disaster claims five lives in Washington

A three motor Fricker airliner crashed near Capitol Hill, killing five aboard including Representative William Raynor of Massachusetts. The stormy midair collapse occurred after takeoff, with observers noting engines failed and the craft plunged to the ground in a field south of the city. The dead included Raynor, a Springfield bound congressman, and several associates. an immediate investigation was ordered by officials.

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