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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1929

Page

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Oil Power Struggle with Standard Oil and Indiana Trio

Turbulent report outlines Colonel Stewart’s challenge to Rockefeller control of Standard Oil and the Indiana unit’s immense value. It cites 270 million debt claims, 125000 barrels daily output, and Salt Creek region holdings plus Gulf-to-Chicago pipeline reach. Also notes medical cases and controversial experiments on cancer inoculation and a large building program costing 274 million dollars.

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Weather Summary Pervasive North South Winds and Cold Fronts

In a fragmented weather brief the region reports a Thursday to Friday transition with northerly to easterly winds and cooler temperatures. References to specific towns and stations appear garbled, but the message centers on unsettled conditions near central locales with variable wind and a strengthening cool air mass.

Lindbergh Launches Airmail Flight To Panama

Charles Lindbergh piloted a giant Sikorsky amphibian aircraft on the inaugural airmail leg from Miami toward Panama with Havana slated as the first stop. The scene captures his signing clearance papers and preparations before departure within U S territory.

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Lindy Guest on Battleship Saratoga Visitor Controversy

The text describes Lindbergh aboard the Saratoga and a naval pilot visit related to an air problem. It notes a special arrangement and departure from Cristobal, with mentions of a planned return trip and maneuvers involving escort and a possible public appearance.

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Toral Given Lease of Life in Mexico City

A Mexican court sentence commuted sparing Toral from immediate execution. President-elect Obregon and President Portes Gil must decide on clemency after the supreme court dismissed appeals. The condemned man, Toral, awaits the executive’s decision as officials in Ciudad Victoria monitor developments.

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King to Be Moved to South England

King Ororge’a removal to the South coast of England is expected shortly. He has made enough progress to warrant the move.

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Vatican and Italy at Peace Again

The Vatican and Italy announce a renewed peace accord ending recent tensions. Leaders express mutual commitment, with both sides pledging cooperation on policy and international outreach to stabilize regional relations.

Vatican Italy

Trotzky Missing as Russian Vessel Arrives in Port

The Soviet vessel Krasny Vot, reported to be carrying exiled opposition leader Leon Trotzky, arrived in port today with no sign of Trotzky aboard. The ship sailed from PORTKER and was closely watched by Soviet authorities amid ongoing exile rumors.

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British Take 80 From Afghanistan

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Afghanistan Yeshawat Trollo

Public Lands Sale Ties to Oil Profits Probe

A state probe into profits from public lands discusses the sale of 244 acres near a university site, claimed to have produced oil worth millions. Judge Batts and land officials describe conferences involving the governor, attorney general, and university regents as they push to halt or reassess the sale and clarify ownership amid disputed notice and policy concerns.

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Trial details unfold in Dallas forgery case testimony

In Dallas the trial features Veo and Richards Jr detailing forged documents. Weaver, a penmanship teacher, explains the handwriting matches one perpetrator and connects letters to payments to Clyde St. Yost. Crabb testifies witnessing the authority letter and the alleged motive tied to Adams.

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Weather outlook for San Antonio turns cloudy with rain likely

A forecast notes that severe cold will be avoided but rain clouds linger near San Antonio. The minimum temperatures are expected in the mid to upper 30s, with surrounding areas showing similar patterns. Northeasterly and westerly winds accompany the unsettled conditions.

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Sparrow Learns Canary Song in University Exhibit

A sparrow, shown by Professor Hubert Greener of Al-Town University, is described as resembling a canary and singing similarly. The report notes the bird’s unusual traits and its association with two mixed Germant enemies in the exhibit context.

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400 Skaters Fall Through River Ice in Vienna

About four hundred skaters plunged into the Duwuhe River at Ratseber Toyama after ice broke during a panic. Victims and rescuers fought through the shattered ice struggling toward the shore in a frantic scene of danger and peril.

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Posse hunts bank bandits in Kansas

In Kansas MSARPER, Kans patrols search highways for bandits who robbed the Kingman State Bank and kidnapped cashier Wasi in a Ford touring car. The exact amount taken is not yet determined as officers pursue clues and track the suspects.

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Speculative Market Hit By Federal Order Sparks Selloff

In New York the stock exchange faced a sharp decline as federal orders curbed speculative credit and bonds, triggering heavy dumping of high priced stocks. Large blocks moved rapidly, with many rails and industrials tumbling and a brief rally only from bargain hunters after a rate shift in call money.

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Boy Denied Plea in School Dynamiting Case

In Springfield, Mb on February 7, Mirum Teri, once accused in a coal blast at a local school, was denied a plea by the Allenese term court. The court upheld charges and ordered continued proceedings against the boy, whose case draws regional attention.

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