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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1929

Page

2

Plot to Kill Belgian Royal Family Revealed in Confession

Belgian authorities disclose a claimed plot to destroy the Belgian royal family as Italian suspect Vierni confesses to plans to hijack the royal train near Milan en route to Rome for Princess Marie Jose's wedding. Anti fascist protests and security measures rise as the betrothal draws near.

Brussels Marie Jose Ambitic Italy Pli Tel Dicraveri Vierni Cimberto Bierni Commoniste Rome Milan Max Norbert A Earlour Iie Belgium Tle Mark Jose Wennine

Death Plots Stolen Wedding Plans Hit by Police

Police reveal a royal wedding plot targeting the Belging family and Maro officials who sanctioned the marriage. Letters threaten violence if plans proceed, naming Henri Jaspar, Tielgian premier. Tierre Janson, justice minister. Ne Broqueville, defense minister. Authorities tie the scheme to a wider anti Vespign conspiracy linked to Ferdinand Te Rara and a student at the Sorbonne.

Belging Lagainst Maro Wise Henri Jaspar Tielgian Minster of Justice Tierre Janson National Defense Broqueville Waries Orrase Brussels Bierni Ame Ferdinand Te Rara Sorbonne Umberti Enidier Tierni Adeistian Alfredo Trocen

Santa Claus Visits City Fathers

Rania Claus spent part of Tuesday morning at city hall as a ceremonial visitor. Mayoral staff and department members presented gifts including a chime clock, a silver set, an organ, an upholstered chair, and a dressing robe with slippers.

Rania Claus May Termay Schimplf Cite Santal Claus Tark Jacob Ruhiclaz Eluicr Wernette Lisioner Frank Fire and Police Phil Wright

City Employes All Net for Holiday Except Firemen

City workers planned a holiday on Wednesday while fire and police departments kept duty. Under Fire and Police Commissioner Mbit Wright, these units remained on duty. Many city offices closed Tuesday as Christmas began, with little business or job seekers evident.

Mbit Wright Halivase

Windlawn Lake Facility Opening Delayed

Delays halt Windlawn Lake facility opening installation work at the new Windlawn center. The event and related plans were postponed as of now with officials including John Lansard, superintendent of recreation, noting the postponement. A separate display by Genie Keeney and fireworks vendor details are mentioned in the notice.

Woodlawn Windlawn Lake John [Lansard Hitr Recreation Taine Tiestay

Will Rogers Letter Criticizes Democrats and Hoover Fallout

A satirical Beverly Hills missive from Will Rogers attacks Democrats for alleged “dimcredit” tactics against Hoover and his secretary, mocks impeachment talk, and notes Admiral Byrd’s polar flight while predicting Washington politics.

Beverly Hills Calif Hoover Harmon Admiral Byrd Pole Washington Tegalia Poles Will Rogers

Week's crude oil output gains amid mixed national totals

Tulsa report shows a slight weekly rise in United States crude production for the period ending December 14, with total 2,620,580 barrels per day, despite declines in Oklahoma and intrastate fields. California and Santa Fe Springs saw increases while heavy oil output fell slightly nationwide.

Tulsa Okla United States Oklahoma California Santa Fe Tammy Baerets Rampart

Ford Seeks All Workmen Back on the Job for Christmas

Ford urges employers to return every worker to their post as a "very man back on the job" would mark a meaningful Christmas present. He stresses a full reopening of plants and offices to boost business and morale amid uncertain times.

Ford Moore Fort Ford Sants Inyall Silomon

Fire Halts Traffic as Metropolitan Clothing Store Burns

A fire of unknown origin gutted the first floor of the Metropolitan clothing store at 117 Wear Houston street Bo'elock on Tuesday morning destroying fixtures and most of the stock. Two men escaped uninjured as traffic along Houston street was tied up for about thirty minutes while downtown trucks surveyed the scene. Damages were listed at 8500 with stock and futures insured per owner Sal Prank and A Rosenberg.

Wear Houston Street Bo'elock Stork Metropolitan M. McLemore Federal Investment Company Ran Dukr Porter Aira Damaze J. G. Sarraz A. (. Ange Sire Alali Camaron Street Alamo Plaza Sarran Sal Prank A. Rosenberg

Greater Majestic to Give Christmas Kiddies Party

The Greater Majestic announces a Christmas party for children featuring a show on Christmas Eve. Admission includes a sticker. activities span games harmonicas and other toys with charity for all corners. Star attraction is Grpers Teser in Love, Liew Pend Tenth, a 1919 story of Christman.

Greater Majestic Santa Clarite Christmagy

Father Will Follow Sons in Priesthood at Seville Convent

Conde Aldama former deputy to be ordained in a Granada parish tomorrow as his wife enters the Seville convent with two daughters in the religious life. The rite will be led by a bishop and assisted by three other priests in a ceremony at the convent.

Gramada Spain Conde Aldama Seville Pritet bin Firat Mgen

Proletcos Restaurant Petitioned Into Bankruptcy

In New York on December 24 the Proletcos restaurant, named from proletariat and co operations, was petitioned into bankruptcy after patrons failed to pay many checks. The butcher and baker insisted on amounts due, and the total reportedly rose beyond a figure.

New York Proletcos Reataurant Proletariat Tinbilitien

Commander Lauds Kelly Field Men At Christmas Greeting

Maj. Chaney praises Kelly Field personnel for a standout year. He credits the Advanced Training School and widespread loyalty and devotion to duty for the field's notable progress and communal effort during the holiday message.

Lauds Kelly Kelly Field Toeeday James Ki. Chaney Chaney Ald

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