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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1929

Page

24

Prosperity for Railroads and Government Oversight Clash

An article discusses interstate rail competition and government role, arguing private ownership and public backing shape national growth. It notes the Canadian model as possibly more competent, warns against costly governance, and hints at large railroad consolidations to cut waste and overhead amidst policy debate. It also reports on California murder coverage and critiques New York judges handling crime cases with observed judicial leniency.

Amon Br T Owasa

Weather Forecast Fragments for San Antonio and Cities

Fragmented forecast text reports warm spell and unsettled winds across San Antonio and other cities. It notes warmer days with easterly winds, light variable winds near coast, and scattered clear or cloudy conditions in the listed locales with inconsistent spelling and dates.

San Antonio Amd Gomenbal Grehabhy Cole Coceves Alemoe Mont Vysy City Tae Angeles Tale Ohio Washington, D. C

Tennis Star Weds as Moody Jr. Becomes Bridegroom

Miss Lefen Wills known on the courts as Miss Poker Faces marries Frederick S. Moody Jr in a quiet ceremony at Clements Chapel Claremont. Pastor TL Miller officiates as family and close friends attend. Rumors place a yacht Galatea cruise for a honeymoon along the California coast. Snow sweeps much of the United States with widespread travel disruption and new storms.

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Wills Bride Keeps Tennis Career Active

Helen Wills of Berkeley marries Frederick Moody Jr of San Francisco at noon Monday yet declares marriage will not hinder her plan to stay busy with international tennis matches next season. The women’s world amateur champion continues to train and compete after the wedding.

Helen Wills Berkeley Calif Frederick Moody Jr San Francisco Miss Wills

Federal jury ready to report indictments after session

The federal grand jury has met since last Monday seeking indictments. District attorney John J. Nortman oversaw proceedings with 19 members present. The jury investigated congressional matters and heard testimony from over two dozen witnesses. A report of all cases investigated this season is expected to be completed, with potential postponement for post-election action. Attorney General Kred Horowitz, who handled the probe, has returned to Washington.

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Bagpipes Found In Vatican Walls Reported

Vatican City recounts a strange event as the then Pope received a Scottish pilgrimage at the hearth ceremony for Father Joli Ogive, amid a bizarre note about bagpipes found within sacred walls.

Vatican Walls Vatican City Dec Tiva

Mexico Abandones Escorts for Trains

Secretary of War orders withdrawal of military escorts aboard trains. Official note states escorts no longer required as threat diminished and rail security restructured.

Munich Dee Toarhin Betgusa Hess

Radio to Speed Christmas Cheer Between Nations

The Yate spirit plans an international radio exchange on Christmas day. Toland broadcasts from New York to Britain and Germany, with times listed for rebroadcasts in America and Europe. The schedule includes English and American programs transmitted to England, Holtung, and Germany, timed around the holiday hour.

New York Drc Wir Toland Woon Tastera América Torlin England Englund and Holtung Germany

Mexican President-Elect Ortiz Rubio Hospital Plan

President-elect Ortiz Rubio of Mexico, under observation at Johns Crossing hospital, plans to quit hospital care soon. His wife remains at the hospital with their child, and the couple will move to their hotel suite until Thursday before traveling to Withington.

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French Indochina Aviators in Crash Near Le Bris Injured

A telegram reports French aviators Be Bris and Vossi crash while flying from Paris to French Indochina. Le Bris sustains minor injuries. details are unclear as the aircraft wreckage was found.

Tsattis Be Bris Paris Baw Grigt Dis le Bris Yrrachnece Vossi

Lobby probe witness Ligge May to appear

Renute Tobie committee expects Ligge May to testify today in a lobby probe. Chairman Voge of the farm sector was reported injured earlier, and Char le had declined to appear unless summoned, but plans to comply remain uncertain.

Ligge Voge Ahd Char le Renute Tobie Sean Neked Dle

Pre Christmas rum raids under prohibition officers

Prohibition agents pressed a six week campaign cracking sources of liquor in the city. Raids netted whiskey and wine at locations including 64 East Madison Avenue. Two defendants, Albert Williams Cerra and George Yavaren, faced possession and sale charges after hearings before U.S. Commissioner Pant Lockhart. Another raid on a nearby farm uncovered equipment for liquor production.

hiUyeum Prohibition Fara Gouge Yavaren Pati Flimendoré Vavarra Fee Deranly Foo Bebdre Lockhart Chargia

Proposal Aims Mongol Republic Aid in Rail Plan

A Japanese dispatch outlines TRI project goals to support a Mongol Republic. The plan urges modernization and railway development to bolster western China, with officials citing strategic links and regional stability. Key actors include Iron Lit Lin and Mukden, signaling broader Japanese interest and coordination.

Tokio Jiee Cilew Husstun Lin Mukden

300 Drowned as Ship Founders in Gale Near Tong Kong

A steamship Lee Chong carrying about a hundred passengers was reported drowned when it foundered in a terrific gale en route to Tong Kong. Central News Dispatch quoted the latest cable from an international fleet station.

London Lee Lee Chong Tong Kong

Woodward to Seek Retrial in Killing Case

Austin dispatch reports Senator Walter C. Woodward of Coleman said he would file for a retrial on the killing charge. The announcement followed a long, tangled sequence as legal decisions and court steps continued without reversal.

Woodward Graf Zep Austin Walter C. Woodward Coleman

Snow Envelops New York and Nearby Areas

A northeast wind and heavy snowfall blanket New York and nearby districts. Weather officials forecast a mild thaw by Monday as temperatures rise, with ice hazards easing and sun returning later in the week.

New York Lokay Weather Bureau

Heat Prostration Fatalities Amid Heat Wave in Pennsylvania

In Danstaden near Dan? Lancaster or Dancastle, Barry Marshall a 35 year old man collapsed while he was at St Dom’s Episcopal church store. Doctors say he suffered heat prostration and heart attack like symptoms. He was taken to a local hospital but survived after treatment and revived following heat relief measures.

Dancasten Pennsylvania Barry Marshall Wsely Marshall St Dom's Episcopal Church Mocyball Star Shall

Chicago Sets Record Holiday Shopping Peak in Loop

Chicago retailers reported unprecedented Christmas sales with one department store surpassing a million dollars in a single day. Other Loop outlets said Saturday marked the highest merchandising volume ever recorded in the city, despite prevailing economic conditions.

Chicago Drew Cagonly Love Ameribants Alos

La Huerta Plans Return to Mexico

La Prensa reports Adolfo De La Huerta, living in Los Angeles, plans to return to Mexico in February with government permission. The foreign ministry could not confirm the plan.

la Huerta Mexico Mexico City Tre la Prensa Today Aifolfo de la Huerta Los Angeles Ualle la Prensa Senor de la Huerta Foreign Ministry

French Delegation Named for Firepower Conference

Paris December 2 The French delegation to the disarmament conference in London next January will comprise Premiering dieu Foreign Minister Ieland Minister of Marine Leygues Minister of Colon Vietri and Ambassador Veileleurian. The appointment was made at a cabinet meeting this afternoon.

Paris Tendon Ieland Marine Leygues Coles Vietri Nintoissador Ve Ieleurian

Wild Turkey for Hoover Christmas

Provident Moorer will enjoy his favorite Cawl wild turkey on Christmas day. Lawrence Nichel, a presidential secretary, traveled into Virginia over the weekend seeking the dish for the holiday meal.

Wastiington

Smoot Sees End of Tariff Dispute in Conference

Senator Smoot of Utah reported progress in tariff negotiations with conferees Melony and Teexntont Moser. The White House liaison and Tariff Bel both indicated that essential terms were being clarified as the conference sought a final agreement.

Smoot Ton Smant Utah Ehnnesian Vammities Hagen Teres

New Mexican Customs Law Changes Laredo Trade

The text reports on a new Mexican customs law affecting Laredo Texas with the consulate losing a 10 percent fee. The clearing of American exports moves to the customs house and the consulate may resume passport duties. Officials expect border trade to continue despite the consulate’s role narrowing.

Varedo Texas

Santibanez Says Matters Unchanged in Mexico Consulate

Santibanez, Bas in Kay Antonio, says he received no notice of any changes to tariffs or new customs policies. He notes no developments Monday about the transfer of duties and says resignations or firings at higher offices are not yet confirmed.

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