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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1929
Page
1
A Chicago crime tale detailing three gangsters killed in a gunfight with police as detectives close in on bootleg graft tied to a labor union. The incident highlights Prohibition era lawlessness, with Powers alerting police and seven bullets exchanged before the trio fell. Detective casualties included one wounded, while graft remains a central implied motive amid a citywide crackdown.
The Wisconsin Real Estate Board denied the Progress Development Company a license to sell Hidalgo county Texas land in Wisconsin. It cites past land booms in Florida and Oregon as warnings and notes investments by Texans, totaling about 70,000 dollars, with Wisconsin residents facing high costs and questions about legitimacy. The 17 page decision stresses public interest and safeguarding citizens from questionable schemes.
Chicago dispatch reports racketeers fleece actors of over 25000 in six months. Names include Mae West Charles Winninger Roy Rogers and Allan Campbell among those affected. racketeers used a Christmas cheer scam with telephoned coercion and dinner solicitations to extract 25 to 1000 per show. Allan Campbell fled to New York after resisting demands. Theater managers say racketeers deter actors from Chicago engagements and threaten performers who refuse.
New York City police commissioner Grover Whalen announced a plan to concentrate New York and Chicago police forces to curb inter city gang activity. Each city would form a racketeering department led by experts, with NYPD personnel sent to Chicago to join the floral detectives in addressing recent gang murders.
Colabato Springs police report Halgh Mleagi’s confession tied to the Mirut National Bank robbery at Tamar in May 1928. Four men were killed. reward totals reach 20,500 dollars. Chief Harper states confession led to indictments and two others facing execution alongside Kyeagle.
Paralyzed 73 year old J I Kirsh dies after Friday raid by prohibition agents amid family protests in Lavaca county The Kirsh home in Tallettaville Smblima section raided as part of a state clean up Two pints of beer and a pint of whiskey found Mrs Kirsh charged with version of whiskey Nurses say agents entered against protests Houston Beaumont Galveston agents conducted raids arresting 15 and seizing 40 gallons of whiskey
New York officials report heavy fog helped smugglers profit during the holiday season with Montauk Point seeing brisk traffic from foreign vessels. Authorities estimate at least 15,000 cases of liquor entered through coast guard routes.
In New York on December 28 three bandits slugged a lank messenger during a passing crowd and escaped with two payroll packets totaling 300 dollars. The victim, Francis Lauer, an employee of the Chemical Bank and Trust Company on Broadway, was injured.
New York dispatch reports Police Commissioner Grover A. Whaler is in Chicago and not expected back until tomorrow night making any arrests from the December 6 hold up at the downtown dinner unlikely before his return.
In Chicago on December 28 a chaotic scene unfolded as Christmas trees arrived far later than expected. A man named Mr. Cooper faced a raucous incident described as a rave up before his home, with remarks that cannot be printed. The report notes the distress and uproar surrounding the late delivery.
The Light to publish a special New Year edition next Wednesday with detailed reviews of San Antonio's commercial climate. Staff from Associated Press and International News Service join expert contributors to cover heal estate banking construction petroleum receipts and other key indices. The edition begins January 3 and will include stock exchange data from Chicago.
Dr Jonathan W Carver 52 a British Museum representative and archaeologist with the King Tut expedition was killed in a highway collision near Columbus Texas. Seven others were injured as two cars tried to pass a freight truck at night en route from San Antonio to Houston. Carver died shortly after the wreck.
Mexican troops restored order at Agua Caliente after Mexican workers protested contractor hiring practices on a race track project. Officials claimed foreign labor was used, sparking unrest. authorities moved in to prevent violence and work resumed.
In Washington D C Toby was Merry Christmas as over 380 horses received special feed in a program tied to a tradition begun in 2015. The item notes a festive event for capital area horses and the ongoing care initiative.
President-elect Pascual Orit Rablo of Mexico travels across the United States visiting George Washington University for an honorary degree and touring Annapolis Ford Detroit and Niagara Falls with U.S. officials. The trip strengthens U.S.-Mexico ties and highlights education as a shared priority.
Lee Searle of Tilade Ohio, daughter of a prominent family, becomes a general writer for Javier Cruze in Hollywood after five years of effort. She earns a salary of $10,000 a year, expressing mixed feelings about the move but noting it as a lifelong ambition realized.
Firefighters in Caracal Romania refused to leave an annual dinner to battle a blaze. The station, full equipment ready, burned as firemen dined at an inn delaying response. Local authorities criticized the delay and the men reportedly prioritized coffee and meals over immediate evacuation.
Night search for Lieut. Robert E. Selft after his non stop flight from Rockywell Field San Diego to San Francisco ended with a crash on a mountainside near Tyjon. The wreckage of an army pursuit plane was found and Selft missing. Army observers and air squadrons from San Diego March Field and San Francisco joined civilian craft in a broad search before dusk.
Washington reports Senator Frederick M. Larkett of Kentucky has been chosen for the post as American ambassador to Germany. Officials say a final decision rests with the German government and a reply is expected by Monday to determine if he is acceptable.
A suspect in the ambush killing of Cart Charles Stesena, Hobrecht, faces seven counts as authorities seek a new bond. His rearrest was ordered after Juan Jose Tinney, who posted a five thousand dollar bond, requested relief as an eyewitness.
University service in Indianapolis reports a humorous belief about bees knees. President Mary F. Haenati of the American Unuey Institute cited a Indiana convention remark denying the expression. Dr. Marnard added that bees have joints and decks, clarifying the common phrase.
Washington remains a battleground as drys push for stricter enforcement and anti prohibitionists counter with taunts. Senators Borah Jones Capper Caraway Gebbard and others criticize enforcement and realign once again. The Justice Department action and Prohibition Commissioner Daran move spark nationwide comment as debate expands beyond the capital.
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