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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1929
Page
1
The article surveys Stalinist suppression of religious life and a papal ceremony in St Peter's Rome. It notes three hundred years ago Scotch Jesuit John Ogilvie's martyrdom, now beatified amid solemn rites. It also reports a record daily gold purchase by the Bank of England and cautions about perceived wealth and power.
Washington December 25 report says cotton cooperative associations told the federal farm board they will handle about 30 percent more cotton this year than last. The gain reflects higher production and expanded processing capacity across member mills and ginneries.
A notable grant of 450010 dollars is awarded by the Castle to Heartbalm Teeriiih. The ceremony references Sary as the awardee and marks a landmark financial achievement for the Hearthstm project.
A Texas father en route to a hospital encounters a fatal crash that injures his son and family. The driver, Vaughan, along with a neighbor, witnessed a car overturning and called for help as the four injured children were moved to safety. The son, Kivelsn, 16, was rushed to Vand Siang for treatment while the father attended to his other children.
Seattle dispatch reports Mex A Klein stock salesman was arrested at the Benjamin Franklin hotel on a Santa Cruz telephonic warrant amid charges of promoting a fuel airline entry. Bartholomew Vandellini, an agriculturist, allegedly exchanged 2000 of Tak of Italy stock for 20 acres desert land and other weak securities. Nephew William Klein characterized the claim as not embearInment, while detectives H. Hot Herbert and Pat Kenyon observed Klein in Seattle engaging potential investors before his arrest.
Grady Nichols, an ex soldier charged with murder, had his attorneys file a motion to transfer his case from Ninety fourth District Court to the Seventh District Court. They seek a speedy trial. Judge W S Anderson presided, but the court won’t act until January 6 when the EB B Chambers trial will be heard and the case may move to the Fourth. The defense argues for a return to the first court with Judge W W McCrery to hear the motion. Nichols is charged in connection with an incident at 414 North Alamo Street on December 10.
Severe burns afflicted Max Warren while cleaning a stove at Fria and Durango Streets. An employee of the Household Buparture company, he overturned a pan of painline on himself and suffered painful injuries. He was taken to the Medical and Surgical hospital for treatment.
A laboratory on Mirken Carte park suffered a blaze shortly after midnight. Firefighters extinguished flames from the ceiling using chemicals. quick work saved the building. Nearby, a Christmas spirit event drew families to Military plaza where vendors and a druggist advertised gifts.
A severe cold spell dumped heavy ice and snow across the region. San Antonio workers battled broken pipes amid 69 calls for home flooding while gas lines operated with few regulator faults. Temperatures plummeted to near zero in some areas as teams cleared streets and sidewalks.
Snow sculptures in San Antonio succumb to April sun as children and adults enjoy a rare snowfall. Ice forms melt quickly in Brackenridge Park where swimmers and onlookers fill the scenes with laughter. Bears roam, kodak flashes pop, and holiday spirits fade with the thaw.
Funeral services for B A Rogland former legislator from Dallas were completed today after his death at home yesterday. He served as a state representative and was noted as a longtime public servant. Burial planned at Aeatland Memorial cemetery.
Francisco Franat slept on West Commerce street and would not wake. Patrolman W. Datler, Officer Butler and a patrol wagon brought him to the station. The court fined him five dollars for drinking and disturbing the peace.
Oklahoma City December 23 A warrant for the arrest of Marray Gibbons former Veterans Bureau official was issued by federal grand jury. He is charged with irregularities in handling veterans compensation claims now in marshal custody.
Governor Moody approved a 20 day furlough for a Brady prisoner who is described as totally incapacitated by inflammatory rheumatism and in feeble condition. The transfer to the penitentiary was halted, with the justice system facing a burden on county resources.
A Kansas man died from a heart attack Sunday after a bout of illness. His brother Karlie Yrood of Youvlas Kon reported the fatal event. He had been hospitalized following the attack.
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