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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1929
Page
2
Prince on tour of coal fields in Northumberland and Durham travels amid rising unemployment. The royal party proceeds through hardship areas as the nation faces widespread poverty and strained resources.
In Vera Cruz state a protest halted oil field work as companies challenge a new law effective since January 17. Universal News notes the move by oil owners to resist the measure, with tensions rising over the regulation and its impact on production.
Jan 20. Austus reports ongoing House committee debate over repeal of the seizure law used to enforce prohibition. Members clash on Petach amendment permitting warrantless searches by officers to seize and detain individuals suspected of evidence of crime. Debate highlights risk to due process as Prendergast and others push or resist changes.
Ton Auayin of Galyesinn opened the session with a bill proposing a major reform to the prison land system. It calls for selling present lands and buying new lands, with a two year appropriation of 500,000 for reorganization. A commission would locate the new system, and gradual land transfers would favor farmers with extended payment options.
Austin reports the compulsory school age was raised to 15 years and the lite limit increased to 120 days, effective September 1. The measure passed the Senate and was sponsored by Senator Mae Neal of PV.
A bill to outlaw drinking liquor as a beverage on any train, bus, or airplane was approved by the Austin house and sent to the senate. Introduced by Representative Prendergnet of Marshall, the measure targets in transit venues with a clear aim to curb drinking on public carriers.
Jan 20 Fort Worth hearing on a federal relations committee failed to advance the Stardh resolution calling for a congressional probe into alleged bribery and misconduct by federal operatives. Publisher Tauld of the Fort Worth Oil Journal testified of alleged bribery involving postal authorities and state officials, and he described cash handoffs and bribery schemes without identifying individuals.
British air squadrons patrolled the Irak Koweit frontier amid reports of air activity near the border. Three British navy stoops were dispatched toward Lowell territory after word spread of a raid last week that killed Rev Henry Ajlert, an American cleric tied to the region.
A public lands committee voted to report changes affecting land withdrawals. The measure withdraws bonds in certain river channels, impacting market activity around the River Belle area and related channels. Officials discuss the withdrawal and its implications for stakeholders.
The article notes officers Klein Kennedy and Lurblo at Fork Lane Mouston Pursilay for defensive duty with the Second division. It lists ordnance reserve and mentions Le dngA netive as a regional assignment.
A chaotic court record shows writs of habeas corpus denied and filings across multiple cases. Names such as Texon, Nick Tonova, and various local parties appear amid scattered legal actions, bonds, and judgments. The document references habeas petitions, writs, and court orders, with judgments and motions in a sprawling collection of proceedings.
A timetable published by the FRUSpack Association lists arrival and departure times for air travel across the United States, Canada, Mexico and the West. The document mirrors railroad time tables in structure, with times for each listed route.
The Protestant Orphans Home board and officers express gratitude to San Antonio churches and various channels for aiding the orphans over the past year. Baptist churches supplied the largest number of workers, per home records.
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