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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1929

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Global finance merges loom as Rockefeller group leads bid

Reported plans detail a two billion dollar consolidation of public service and energy interests. The Rockefeller family reportedly holds under 15 percent of Standard Oil holdings as mergers prompt official commentary on efficiency and public gains. A separate scientific note highlights Einstein presenting a five page manuscript to the Prussian Academy on mechanics and electrodynamics, hinting at a potential revolution in physics.

In & Tittle Touson Wl Direct J. DP Bmorgan Am Planing Corporstiang Einstein Newton Prussian Academy of Sciences

Mystery Drugstore Robbery and Gunfire Plot Unfolds in DC

A drugstore at 1620 Avenue faced two men who robbed the till and forced a delivery boy into the washroom before police arrived. One suspect fired near the victim while fleeing. Authorities identified the bandits as the same pair linked to a prior South Navarra Street robbery. In other news, President-elect Hoover is expected to call an early spring adjournment of Congress to clear plans for tariff revision and related agricultural protections.

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Fire destroys burned church and parsonage in Fort Worth

Fire swept the Four Story Building and the First Tabernacle church in Fort Worth, destroying the church auditorium with 4300 seating and the surrounding Sunding school facilities. Dr. Frank Norris faced past accusations tied to a prior fire and legal case as the blaze prompted investigations and congregants to assess losses. Neighbors described rapid flames and wary crowds as responders battled the blaze and contended with arson rumors.

Fort Woinmorn Jon Frank Norris Chuvels Ceyerd Alrae Aure Pawtor Norris J. Frank Norris First Baptist of Fort Worth

Solon For Repeal of Monkey Bill in Tennessee House

Jamestown, Tennessee reports Representative George Stockton of Fontree County will introduce a bill to repeal the so called monkey bill amid education board protests. The plan aims to remove provisions endorsing evolution in the public domain.

Solon Tennessee Jamestown Tou Dam Paolo George TL Stockton Fontreal Tin Fontrees Ehrnly

Abandon Efforts For Farm Relief in Early Session

Congressional leaders say they will withhold farm relief legislation at the high session as President-elect Hooger favors an early special session of the next Congress. The view follows the president elects stance and signals a pause in farm policy action.

Waskington Congressional Withroweh Honger

Stewart Prepares RockefellerVote Battle in Company

In Chicago 1920s era notes report Stewart mounting a campaign to keep his post as chairman of the Standard Oil Indiana Company board amid Rockefeller-backed opposition. Over 16,000 employees and stockholders were sent notices urging a vote at the approaching annual meeting, as Stewart seeks re election to lead the company through the governance clash.

Chicago Dam Robert W Stopack Standard Il Company Indiana Rockefeller Stewart Lenstersiin Aline Compans

Air Compressor and Tanks Stolen Reported

A theft was reported at an area shop where an air compressor and two air tanks were stolen. The incident occurred at the Oriental OSS company location on Bouh Alduio and Go- Nod streets, with investigators reviewing surveillance and collecting evidence.

Fisher Voliea Crom Tin Oriental Oss Company Boubh Alduio Go- Nod

Auto Stolen While Owner Goes Inside to Obtain License

The owner, Ti. C. Versonitez of A206 Dignowly Street, had his automobile stolen while inside securing an auto license. The thief took down the own er’s tag number 5465,873, replacing the original number partial reading, and the car disappeared near Military plus and Commerce Street on February 9.

C. Versonitez He ‘Cyelfth Yarker Military Plus Commerce Street Tiluary 9

Two Plead Guilty to Robbery of Filling Station

Charles Teed and Ts PL Smith of Georgia pled guilty to robbery by assault with firearms in the theft of SUMO Tram A. Hiving, Gulf Pilling station manager, Grant and North Mazio wheels, January 2, before a jury in the Thirisseventh district court.

Hiving A. H. Lackes Gulf Pilling Grant North Mazio Cherles T. Teed Ts PL Smith Dk Sentencs We Ten Georgia Ty Centinny Cnen Cnatrayilte Rein de Depuy Britt J. Ginder Joe, Dominguez

Family RAISES Bond Forfunn in Boerne Case

A preliminary hearing was waived for Young Bunn in Boerne after his bond was set at 3000 by agreement of defense and county officials. Sheriff Ed Wierselstrae arranged for bond sureties Friday but the release could not be completed before Saturday, and Bunn remained in custody for examination. The case follows a January San Antonio robbery and involves a dispute with his stepfather over the incident.

Aitority Besar Notun Kendall County Sherif Ed Justice of the Peace W. G. Davis Botrne Misher OL Brown Definye Atoney K. J. Woolly Hisrick MM. I. Echiman Bynam Bunn Alerit Bierschwale Wierselsrute van Conefort Nc Cording Miller Grabany Wan Boerne Gyptam Tan Spurs Bunn San Antonio Groban Boerner

Burning plane saved at Kelly during weekend incident

Multiple officers and cadets were uninjured when a gasoline supply on an observation plane ignited from a backfire at Kelly Field. Fire was extinguished by chemicals as the plane warmed up. Earlier Friday three incidents injured none. Cadets Salloway Vance and Garson were involved in separate incidents at Camp Stanley and Vance Field, with one plane overrunning and breaking a tree and another sustaining heavy damage.

Kelly Ciett Swne Spencer Salloway Kent Vance Camp Stanley Uny Camp Slaney Neiller Flint Garson Vance Field Culebra

Chinese Tariff Treaties Approved

In Nanking the council approves tariff treaties with Germany France Britain Sweden and Norway as part of a wider economic accord. The agreement aims to reduce duties and foster trade among the signatory nations amid postwar reconstruction efforts.

Nanking China Grent Retain Germany Hollwl Sweden Norway

Boy 18 Faces Fate in Witchcraft Case

In York County a witchcraft drama reached its final act as three youths faced sentencing. An 18 year old and two associates awaited their outcomes after Nelson Thehmeyer was killed. The Commonwealth finished its case, with life imprisonment handed to two accomplices.

Boy Yori Jon Wilbert AG. Mess Nelson Thehmeyer Commonwealth Wheels of Justice Esstro John HL Burmver

Freight Bureau Chooses Officers Monday Night

San Antonio freight bureau to elect new officers Monday night at the Chamber of Commerce. Secretary LU. Pawnkert says the election will fill the annual ree work seat for the 102d. Members and business leaders are urged to attend and participate in the process.

San Antonio

Cotton Market Opening Steady in New Orleans

Cotton futures opened steady in New Orleans with January through October contracts quoted around 1.12, reflecting a cautious start amid market anticipation. Strong currents from export demand and regional supply conditions influence the early trading tone.

Orleans Jun Moreh Iasie

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