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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1929

Page

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Papal Pact With Mussolini Sparks Global Interest

A remarkable 1020 report notes Pope restores partial papal authority after clashes with Sambalat and Vatican government. It highlights new coinage, railway, telegraph, and post office protections, while Federal Reserve actions and a British American fund discussion shape markets. It mentions Rockefeller associate death and Gates influence, plus a Jamaica trader touting a sweeping machine.

Historie Jacas Honda

Televox promises home help in 1930s gadget debut

The article describes Televox a home automation device shown in San Antonio that can control the electric stove oven coffee maker and washing by telephone. It highlights a perfect husband ideal, the Gunter Hotel luncheon where Anthony Friday and Westinghouse officials present the Celovox system and its use for chores and appliances in a future household.

Hin Briday Gunter Botet Nian Hi. J. Wongley Westinghouse Electric Manufacturing, Company India Marvel Gunciteon Clover Art Gunter Hotel Dean W. Flowers W Burney Rome ‘Pang Fa We McLeod Westinghame

Lindy to Fly Through Canal On Maritime Mission

Lindy Lindborg aboard the alryhyne warrior Haralogn sails through the Paawin canal as duties shift to Primyleht pt io AltaTie ene. Officials report the voyage under 8 color columns with Balboa, GC tagging the scene.

Davis Given 15 Years in Jarrell Killing Conviction

Davis Jr one of three brothers tied to the Jarrell shooting case was convicted of murder and sentenced to 18 years in prison by a judge yesterday. The case emerged from a lengthy investigation and included a defense plea for leniency amid a tense courtroom proceeding.

Davis Jarrell Manahall Fel Obio Davis Jr Obapaman Clayton Last Sentem‘bee Seledetense Coun

Mexico Approves Auto Tourist Move

Official approval from the Mexican minister Sig Monte De Gen to the Mesivas-American Association for the Promotion of International Motor Travel enables plans to secure special concessions for bona fide tourists at the border, according to William A. Furlong of the Chamber of Commerce.

Sig Monte de Gen Mesivas-American Association For William A. Furlong Chamber of Commerce Warlong

Rainbow Girls to Receive Honorary Decree in San Antonio

The Grand rosa of Color will confer an honorary decree on Rainbow Girls at a public meeting Friday night in the Masonic temple on Losaya street. Several randdales will receive the degree from local Eastern Star members with Mrs. D No Cushing presiding as supreme inspector.

San Antonio Masonic Temple Losaya Street D. No Cushing Ine Spector

Weather summary for coast and inland with cold northerly winds

A weather bulletin reports overcast conditions and colder air with fresh northerly winds moving along the coast. Expect rain followed by clearer skies, seasonal temperatures around 20 to 25 degrees with some readings near 10 degrees in northern portions. Tropical tourist advice appears, noting unsettled conditions ahead.

Sewrninga Minionia Portinos

Trial recounts betting scheme in Mayfield primary forgery case

Dallas reports detail a high stakes bet linked to the Connolly Mayfield senatorial primary. Richards Sr. and associates allegedly funded and laundered thousands via forged instruments to back Mayfield’s campaign. Witnesses describe cash, telegraphs, and bank dealings as part of the scheme, with indictments and related trials unfolding.

Dallas Ets UPI Ben the Richards Sr Witunes Pahl Richards Hennley Farlech Maytiolt Wing Heaumont Touston Schoo Basketbaill Connolly-Mayfield Orville Mathews Gay Adame Mathews Crab Tiehards Mayfield Maurice Naut Mancourte Matheye Noth Betters

Attorney Razzes Tex Guinan in Bank Theft Probe

A dramatic confrontation unfolds in a New York federal attorney's office as an attorney ridicules Tex Guinan over alleged cruelty to patrons of her nightclubs. The exchange centers on a list of customers linked to bank drop checks and suspected fraud.

Guitan Fedual Attornes Bankroph Ceckers

Inmate Escape Leads to Release Confusion at Jail

Detectives search for Sprecher alias A Grober alias Thimetn after an inmate's attempted escape from a city jail. A released prisoner and a mistaken freeing of Sprecher caused a lockup error, with police filing burglary complaints and court actions against several suspects.

Quere Pillay Clue Sprecher A. Grober Thimetn Urough Miliage Sprecher San Antonio Sol Monopolis Margolis Mirgoliy Pune Kanth Koehler Whinington Army Amd Berd Williams Stonewall Javkeon Sog Aline

Two Reparations Experts Named in France Case

Two reparations experts in France are reported to be involved in a government inquiry. The article notes assignments and movements of personnel as authorities seek to determine how to address a complex international issue.

France

Whaley Attends Salon Sessions

Worter Wanley, manager of the San Antonio entity, attended Latin Friday sessions to press for legislative interests. The elite legislature and TW experts planned talks on Wednesday night or Saturday evening.

Worter Wanley San Antonio Ehianker Wmmyree Rex Wen Sauirday

Former Secretary Denby Dies From Heart Attack

Peb Denby former secretary of the navy and key figure in the Yeaper Dome affair died in his New York home this morning from a heart attack. He resigned during the scandal and later returned to Detroit to resume banking and industrial work, maintaining he acted in the country’s best interests.

Plinoit Dwin Denby Navy Doe Sennidnl Or 'Ng Detroit Yeaper Dome Denby

Mumtaz Begum Bought by Movies in Scandal Case

A fragmentary report notes Mumtaz Begum being pursued for film work amid a scandal involving Maharajah and others. It mentions a two year Soulrach offer of $200,000 for a starring role in a Timis at Stollyweal, with references to Nancy Arm Miller and Beatie.

BO Mavry Mya Pew Enandle Coemer Maharajnt Vie Tisbul Nancy Arm Miller Beatie Sla Uly Tims Stollyweal

Rothstein Estate valued at over eighty million up for probate

In New York the Rothstein estate is set at 82,754,355 as court proceedings begin. Officials note the will and heirs while examining debts and assets amid ongoing probate actions.

Rothstein Anverna New York Inia Arnot Rothstein Sali Tadiy

Body of Magnate Sanctioned in Poison Plot Inquiry

Chicago report states the body of Sanford A. Murnhney, a Mel monching manufacturer, was identified today after the state's attorney's office received information linking him to a supposed poison plot. Authorities assured the public the investigation proceeds with care.

Chicago Sanford A. Murnhney Wieluddinty Mlorney Porsham

Coolidge May Tour Southwest Planned

President Coolidge may make a tour of the southwest. Visitor invitations come from Senator Bratty Wemeraty of New Mexico to visit the Carlsbad caverns in spring. Invitations also reach from Arizona for dedication events next month. Senator Mayfield of Texas plans to attend a West Texas Chamber of Commerce meeting in El Paso in March.

Washington Coolidge Brattey Wemeraty New Mexico Uarlsbod Arizona Coolidee Hetator Mayfield Texas West ‘Texas

Steffler Donates Blood for Stricken Wife at Funeral Home

Commissioner Steffler gave a pint of his blood Friday morning after a blunt transfusion became necessary to save his wife, Mrs. Steller, critically ill at Santa Mesa funeral home. Her condition improved after the operation but she had been hospitalized since Thursday awaiting major surgery delayed by weakness.

Saul Te. Steffler Steller Santa Mesa Elle

Condition of Fech Continues in Serious State

The report states that Fech remains in serious condition after a morning medical visit. Marshal Ferdinand Joh and associates are described as stationary, with physicians noting alignment with Maganic Poets wishes and declining further publicity.

Bata Ferdinand Joh Veniors Tuahand

Weather across Texas turns cold with frost and snow

The state's northern regions see snow and sleet while the south endures rain and freezing temperatures. Minima range from near zero to the 70s in the far south, with many locations reporting subfreezing readings and warnings to protect livestock as arctic air advances tonight and tomorrow.

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Icy Blasts Sweep Down on S A

Icy blasts sweep down on southern areas bringing rain and sleet as temperatures plummet. Weather service reports subfreezing conditions with significant ice in parts of Arizona and New Mexico and cold air moving southward.

S. A

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