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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1929
Page
3
Hidalgo District Judge election reversal echoes in appellate court while tension over Mexican embargo and cross border permits surged. Gov Moody faces pressure as Stimson discusses reopening Laredo port, with Mexican consul general and San Antonio officials weighing steps to restore traffic and ease citizen hardship.
American actress known for long standing tradition plans resignation from a historic organization to marry the girl of his choice. The move signals a personal vow ahead of a pending nuptial, drawing attention to a high profile union within entertainment circles.
The Mexican consulate at Laredo remains closed provoking a sharp drop in holiday commerce as U S officials seek remedies. Limutane Santibanez urged that top transit papers for passengers and merchandise be obtainable at any Mexican consulate except Laredo. The State Department said it would explore possible measures with Mexico to restore normal patronage and trade through the border port amid corruption indictments against former Mexican president Calle.
The item rails about a Valian prizefighting spectacle and critiques prison policy. It notes Attorney General Mitchell seeks 7,010,000 for new U S prisons and cites global crime trends. It mentions Germany’s finance issues and a possible cabinet resignation.
The Third Court of Civil Appeals affirmed a Hidalgo County election result, ruling county officials acted unlawfully by rejecting Weslaco box returns and excluding them from canvass. The decision says the Weslaco votes would have given Griffin a district majority, prompting calls for further county investigations and a new grand jury.
The city will begin razing the middle background structure to extend Losoya street from Commerce to Market and Alamo streets within days. The city has bought the right of way from Freedall Company for 100000 dollars to complete the extension project.
An Army tri motor transport crashed after takeoff from Hollins Field. Major Edwards and Capt. Dinger led a board investigating the accident. Witnesses say the craft rose to about 30 feet, then fell in a 25 mile hour wind with no time for escape.
In London a court session lists numerous witnesses and indictments against Maury Maverick with officials questioning past arrests. The article notes ten cases filed and claims of nonpayment while authorities defend actions and refuse to dismiss proceedings. Nearby, the Royal Lister Wifles train engine returns to Belfast with whiskey celebration following the war.
Paris police arrested a professional acrobat named Paul after he reportedly used his skill to climb walls and steal 150,000 francs from Paris homes. He had trained with his father’s advice to learn a trade for hard days.
An incomplete report describes a chaotic afternoon on Sandus Bay where holiday visitors at Kelley’s Island encountered a dramatic water incident. A shopper was pushed into icy waters as a vessel struck bottom and ice impaired the scene, with rescue efforts underway.
A brutal cold snap sweeps the South with subfreezing temps reaching Atlanta and New Orleans. One death is reported near Shreveport due to exposure as icy streets cause accidents from Tennessee to Louisiana. Snow flakes quickly melt in southern cities while northern areas remain heavily frozen.
Dec 20. Turner McIntosh actor and moge publisher sues for divorce against Mrs Jean Snowden McIntosh in superior court citing desertion and incompatibility as the grounds. The filing names the two as residents of Los Angeles and seeks alimony and property settlement.
Work will quickly finish the extension of Loseys street from its dead end at Commerce street to the corner of Market and Alamo Streets, a block long. A front has been built on the Soldier portion to face the avenue. razing of the structure in the path of development will begin soon, creating an important traffic outlet in the business district.
Leading citizens of Laredo and Webb County support John A. Wall for district attorney amid Mexican government pressure. Gray, a San Antonio attorney, reports bitter sentiment on the Mexican side as officials threaten to close the port, possible identification checks, and cross border trade impacts.
A man reports his wife is missing and part of his wine is gone. He told police he and his wife were present earlier and the absence was unexpected, prompting an investigation into the loss.
Mark Larkin is appointed to lead the Motion Force Incorporated as president, succeeding Fred W. Cattes. The organization, Avesefaron of Motion, announced the appointment.
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