Reopens Fortune Fight Damages Appeal Court Fight
A legal note indicates ongoing dispute over damages in the Fortune case. An appellate court fight may determine the next move as parties press for clarity on awarded sums and potential remittals.
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1929
Page
2
Hear writ on school bill injunction sought by 8
A writ hearing in district court on January 2 will test the legality of a rural school bill passed by the recent legislature. The suit seeks to restrain state superintendent from diverting 2,500,000 in aid for racial schools. The case centers on the bill as it stands and its impact on smaller rural districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL "N. Marrs
Auto to Every 5 Nebraska Students
A university survey by T. J. Thompson finds about one in five University of Nebraska students owns or drives a car. Enrollment is around 6700, with Medina County residents cited in the report. The piece notes a state fund dispute defended by Rice M. Tilles and W. W. Caves, with D. L. Whitehurst as assistant attorney general aiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
University of Nebraska
T. J. Thompson
Inftnite
ASO
Nthe University
Medina Rouncy
Leges
Rice M. Tilles
W. W. Caves
D. L. Whiteurst
Aesistant
Gazetil
Blaze breaks out as 60 students flee school
Fragmented report notes a blaze at a school causing about 60 students to flee. The article mentions minimal details on causes or responses and includes garbled names and phrases about officials and an apparent protest or misprint. No clear sequence of events or reliable quotes are provided.
White Christmas Vanishes Across Regions Amid Snow Reset
New York reports near complete snow clearance after a widespread white Christmas. In Chicago and Northwest regions light to moderate snow lingers with fragmented ice and slushy boulevards. Authorities say a large cleanup by 12 000 workers aims to finish removing snow by Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiesa
Gr. van
Milwaukee
New York
Dixie Unable to Keep Its Snow Dixie on Christmas Day
Atlanta reports scattered traces of winter snow across the Dixie region on Christmas Day while the sun prevailed in much of the South. Temperatures ranged from 40 degrees and up in the Carolinas Georgia Alabama Arkansas and Tennessee with Atlanta noting a light covering and small flakes lingering in parts of North Mississippi and Arkansas. The snowfall had peaked a few days earlier with a maximum of 17 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Dixie
Carolinas
Georgia
Alabama
Arkansas
Davielana
Tennessee
Mississippi
Arkanay
California Balmy Christmas Day in Southern California
Balmy Christmas morning across Southern California with temperatures around 50 degrees at dawn rising toward a near 75 degree high by noon. Clear skies and sunshine encouraged outdoor plans as residents opened gifts and prepared for beach outings or mountain relaxation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ameles
Isrroia
California
Messiah Broadcast Rings in Christmas Choir at City Hall
A citywide Christmas program led by David Ormester from the municipal auditorium performed selections from Handel’s Messiah. About a thousand listeners filled the venue and joined the chorus in carols and Christmas hymns aired by The Light radio station. The hourlong broadcast included classic carols such as Rise, O Shepherd, and Glory to God, ending with Hallelujah as the crowd sang along.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rondrefe
San Antoninus
Christ
David I. Ormester
RTA
Ormesher
Herald Angels
Chrismas Catole
Christiane
Alumnus Visits 8 A Officers After Prison Release
Zack White, formerly imprisoned for theft, was greeted by longtime supporters at Mantaville police headquarters on Wednesday after his release. He served a term for theft over 890 and had prior appearances in court, where he defended himself in several cases. He planned to stay in touch with local authorities as he resumed life outside prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zack White
Degra
Gored Bullfighter Dies of Wound in Mexico
El Universal reports Tel telitn Garcia a noted bullfighter died from a wound in Morella Mexico after a fight. The report cites garbled names and places but confirms the fatal outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
el Universal Grafinn
Te Telitn Garcia
Papi Var
Morella
Stehtmenn
Aviation Gains in Britain Show Growing Flight Interest
London reports aviators gaining status as speed and leisure flying attract many. British clubs exceed five thousand members with nearly one thousand holding pilot licenses. The National Flying Services Club at Hanworth claims to be the world’s largest aviation club with eighty four members, while the London Air Plane Club at Stag Lane ranks second with five hundred twenty members. Plane demand outstrips supply as a new three seat sport meet sells in advance. demonstrations to buyers continue through winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Beltsin
Prince of Wales
National Flying Services Club
Hanworth
London Airpane Club
Stagglane Airdrome
Amnesia Victim Regains Self After 12 Years
Alvin Carlson of Lewiston Montana, demobilized after the war, regained knowledge of self in Jacksonvile Ti. after amnesia lasting about twelve years. He was found in Chicago with a blank mind, treated at Elgin hospital, then at the hospital for ex-service men in Jacksonville. Officials contacted over a thousand persons in a bid to identify him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonvita
Alvin Carlson
Lewieton
Mont
Carlson
Chicago
Elgin
Etné Ex-Kervice Men'a
Jacksonville
Charils
Red Cross
Lewiston
Montman
Alvin
Bis
Famine Sufferers Aid Reclamation Effort in China
Nan king erete council outlines employment for famine sufferers in land reclamation projects across northwestern China and frontiers. Red Cross notes aid shipments to famine zones. Confusing personal details about a Carlson family member and a Jacksonville visit appear in the fragmented text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erete Council
Nanking
China
Tapia Named a Governor Tapia Named a Governor
Mexico City dispatch reports Jose Maria Tapia was appointed governor of the federal territory of Baja California to serve on the island of General Abelardo L. Rodriquez, who traveled to Europe for a vacation. Tapia received the appointment from President Portes Gil, who noted Tapia’s long service in personnel work since December 1, 1928.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Jose Maria Tapia
Lower
California
Abelardo L. Rod- Tighe
Europe
Tapia
Portes Gil
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Berlin
Thebes
Meryet- Amun
Meryet-Amun
King Tut
Fortune Fight
Has Wort Appellate Court
Rosalind
Moroni
Lower Court
Otto Kahn
Kahn
Hien
House of Representa
Makin
Betty Huyler
Suede
Frances Harrell
Tadydj
Chigago
G. H . Schell
Pelmetio Street
8.A
Morris
Nederland
Britain
Alamo Jewelry CO
Alamo Jewelers
Gudda
Garner Sadoveky
Wewelry Company
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Alamo
Apen Buturdey Byening
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