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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1929

Page

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Stockholders weigh oil giant moves and copper boom

June stock market chatter centers on Standard Oil affiliates, Vanderbilt and Rockefeller factions, and a planned directorate reshuffle. Talks of high dividends, stock distributions, and a pivotal Stewart bid loom as speculators eye Standard Oil of Indiana and other Standard Oil companies. Copper futures spike as Anaconda labs report cheap copper for construction. A Houston pilot, Captain Hawke, set a long distance air record, while radio and weather conditions influenced cross continental progress.

City and County Plan 100000 Hospital Upgrade

A joint meeting announced a 100000 fund matching by the county and oil interests to upgrade the Wiebert D. Green hospital. City authority is limited under a preexisting contract, with drainage work led by City Engineer I Haig and an architect to be hired for plans. The mayor and county officials will coordinate before any orders.

Wiebert D. Green Hospital Ig Orr Witety Fourth Court J. M. Chambers Tugeday Counsr Suillze Perry S. Robertson Ghunders Clinton Brown I. Haig Ewig San Wortra Ervek Wan al Cour Cresshay

Charles Tooker Cash Awarded Divorce

Divorce decree issued in Los Angeles records Charles Tooker Cash as awarded to Wité. Proceedings reflect a court action finalized by decree with minimal detail available.

Charles Tooker Ali Nivaren Bashan Ram Servier Los Angeles

Minnie Hawk, Once Opera Star, Dies in Switzerland

Minnie Hawk, age 77, former opera prima donna in the era of "Cnemen," died in Switzerland on February 6. Hawk was widely known on the operatic stage under the name Minnie Hawk, a celebrated figure in early 20th century opera.

Minnie Hawk Switzerland

Jensen Starts on Endurance Flight

An unclear item notes Jensen beginning an endurance flight with references to Tos An Adox and DOP a. om Hang in blg monopliny. The garbled text mentions new work in vote and fight records amid chaotic phrasing.

Jensen Tousey ERT Pte Martin Senior Tos

Hoover Farm Aid Act Passage Plan Outlined by Solons

Washington reports leaders in the House have drafted a plan to push the Hoover Farm Aid Act to passage within ten days after a new session starts likely on April 1. The program aims for swift passage of a readjustment bill by May 2, with adjournment of Congress when finished.

Solons Bey Tri Crniit Washington, DC Toover Farm

Mystery Man in Dallas Elections Bet Takes Stand

A Dallas testified that Ben Richards Jr a prominent businessman offered payment to collect an election bet based on forged credentials. The witness said the bet was tied to the Mathews race with connections to Clyde West and the probe into forgery on September in Dallas.

Dallas AL Crabb Asing Clyde OR West Bere Ben Richards Jr Brink

Assistant Chief Butler Recovers After Appendicitis Operation

Assistant Chief Butler, who underwent an operation for acute appendicitis at Sinta Tosa in premary Tuesday, was reported to be doing well Wednesday morning.

Butler

General Lejeune Retires March Fifth

General John A. Lejeune announced his retirement as commandant of the Marine Corps on March fifth, concluding a long tenure and marking a major change in U S military leadership.

General Lejeune John A. Lejeune Tony Marine Corps

Weather forecast for San Antonio and nearby areas

The forecast predicts cloudy conditions Wednesday night into Thursday with light to moderate northerly winds. Temperatures range from 12 to 18 degrees, with high cloud cover and a cool south wind.

San Antonio Texas Partiz

Clerics Plan Action Against Police Over Execution Case

A coalition of Texas clergymen led by Rev W H Tosner and Rev Mr Joyner plans to urge governor Moody to spare Melendez from execution for the murder of Chief Detelsiya Som Street. They seek letters and petitions from pastors across cities including San Antonio and Fort Worth.

John ‘al Pele McKenzie Haredey Teane McKenzie W. H. Tosner We Heacon Till Voptist IDO Texas Pasetors Ido Texas Pasetors, Ae Lentt Lehal Melenzio Muntsville Deteeliysa -Som Street Joyner Rolfe P. Crum St. Mark's Episcopal Church Gerprune Don Moody Makenzie Weil Arsday San Antonin Genta Browrisville Tevas Police Owen Kileday Tennent Valton W. Tee Fort Worth Florole Moody Kort Worth Depneliieciit

Northcott to Wind Up His Rebuttal

Northcott trial nearby winds down as defense prepares closing remarks in the boy murder case. Prosecution seeks the death penalty as Canadian authorities and state attorneys prepare final arguments and witness testimony.

Ruler's Condition Still Unchanged

London reports no change in the king's condition as physicians remain at his bedside. The medical team led by Lord Thrownon from Tenn and Dr. Stanley Mewelt provide updates from Thickingham, while continuing careful observation of the monarch.

London Thickinghan George Rip Stanley Lord Thawnon Tenn

Tombstones far From Dull Reading

OMAMA Feb 6 UP A act of bombstone inunce was indected into the session of Memorial Craftsmen of Nebraska today. The craftsmen are makers of graveslones. A speaker told of many grave markers bearing inscriptions about spouses. One marker noted the memory of James J Ream who died August 6 1200 aged 24 and described his wife as a good partner.

Omama Nebrask James J. Ream Whiny LO Chath Street Thia Rilage

Lindbergh flies Panama route on inaugural air mail trip

Col Charles A Lindbergh begins first commercial air mail flight from Miami to Punta Arenas Costa Rica then Panama City. The route covers 650 plus miles over tropics and isthmian mountains with stops at Maniana Nienragun and David. The trip marks the canal region leg of the U S Panama air mail service.

San Josh Cosaln Bier Charlin A. Lindbergh Panama Miami Punta Arenag Banama New Orleans Charles Tindbergh Maniana Nienragun Ponta Arenas Costa Rica Monagon Lropient Teadiv Latepraph Agoa United States Charles A. Tinbergh Munogan Chota Avenue Wiote Arenas David Pavan Panama City Isthmus Chetolnl

Confirm Settling of Roman Question ROMA Met Gere

A meeting between ROMA and Gere circles confirmed the earlier announcement of a movement of terms at TuendIay February 1. The claim was added with a proviso that it may be nonfin ed until Easter, depending on conditions.

Roma Pandhine TuendIay

Moody Sole Hope Left Artist Moody Sole Hope Left

Moody sole Hope Left, a defector Moody sole. Feb 6. Hang J Lenty of Mathis appeals to Court of Criminal Appeals seeking reprieve before electric chair for murder of Dr J A Trimsps of Mathis. Leahy convicted by Williamson county jury after death sentence at Live Oak trial.

J. Lenty Mathis Court of Criminal Appeals J. A. Trimsps Leahy Williamson County Live Oak County Live Oakenants Court Pew Williamson Tomses Tome Te Fett Oree

Unsettled and Cloudy Weather Forecast For 8.4

Unsettled and cloudy conditions expected. A cool night with minimums around 40 degrees and light to moderate northerly winds. Wednesday morning lows forecast near 42 degrees with scattered readings from Abilene 2 degrees to Galveston 50 degrees.

United States Abilene Austin Galveston

Texas Guinan’s Brother Sentenced in Nuisance Case

In New York, Tommy Cuinan, brother of the famed Texas Guinan, received a four month jail term and a $500 fine for aiding in maintaining a nuisance at the Chez Klarence club. Laura Vwile, acting for Gunway, sought bail during appeal. motion granted with bond set at $5,000.

Uonvereal Servi Tommy Cuinan Texas Chez Klarence Club Reill Laura Vwile Gunway

Three Men Die in Tunnel Collapse Crash

Three men were killed when a boulder collapsed a tunnel near Devon We Va. Rescue teams recovered two bodies first. workers toiled to locate a third as the passageway collapsed further during the nighttime accident.

Devon We Va Drnath

Indians Refuse to Parade in Hoover Era Pageant

In Hewiston Maine the Nez Porces refuse to march in Merbert Hoover’s inaugural pageantry. Wartlirs are offered to dress in feathers and war paint, but the tribes decline, citing dignity and tradition in the display for national crowds.

Hewiston Ldolin Mecbert Merbert Hoover

Advisory Board Named For Old Clovernar Palace Restoration

Major C. M. Chambers announced an advisory board of 18 members for the Old Clovernar Palace restoration at West Commerce stores and Military Plaza. Work will begin soon with funds from the public welfare fund. bonds only covered purchase price. Mrs. Renu Maverick Green named chairman. list includes representatives from local historical, preservation, and women's groups.

C. M. Chambers Chambers Renu Maverick Green Cre Itena Maverick Green William Cassisi Somio Consereation —Society Anna Ellis A. &. Cassandla Daughters of the Republic of Texas Nellie Tytle Lizaie Lee Missy Anna Sullivan Close Sah Anntouiy Pstoricat Lena Quarks’ Association Menryy Watford Mra C. A. Towright History Lab Audion de Yavola TM. Avbsry James Cuppam Taylor Daughtera and Sons of the Herors of Texas WW. Rote Atee Sarah Eager M. A. Toney

Blast Fire Tears Through Apartment Killing Woman

A gas explosion at 510 Pine Avenue, a four story house, killed 82 year old Alvina Anne and badly burned Carl Walls of Johnstown who escaped from his blaze filled apartment on the first floor. Residents Herert Eastman and Walter Benson fled through flames as walls collapsed. three others were injured while attempts to escape. Emergency crews rushed survivors to Fort Sam Houston Station hospital where Walls was listed with first and second degree burns and prognosis was poor.

Carl Walls Johnstown Alvina Anne Aml Aire Cone Pinres Avene Walton Uhe Gee Tivingston Pierce Avenue Fort Sam Houston Zis Purna Srren Tesg Bmirm Cavel Amoth Prom Mouse Mr. and Mer Herert Eastman Walter MM. Benson Benson Miler Howse Mere Qieo Ueet Liewtaent Mra W. J. Delske Carson Street Robert J. Green Hospital Paige Gate

Queen Mother Marie Christina Dies in Spain

Marie Christina, regent of Spain during the war era, dies at royal palace in Madrid. The long serving queen mother influenced alliances and governance during turbulent times, leaving a lasting mark on Spanish history.

Spain Madrid Marie Christina Mount United States

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