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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1929

Page

2

Plain Bank Cash Changes Involving $3,000 Transfers

A bank inquiry reveals Lac brothers admitted transferring tens of thousands to their wives before the Plain Bank failure. They disclosed these moves to U S Attorney Charles Ne and U S Commissioner Garrett Fr Cotter during investigations into the institution’s collapse that wiped out thousands of small depositors.

Iws Lac ‘Brothers U.S Char Tes Ne Miles Itle U. S Garrett Fr. Cotter

28 Wives Take Big Vacation From Farmers Hubbi es

Ottawa Ohio July 12 CP 28 LaSalle county farmers wives took an annual vacation from their husbands traveling by bus in a gipsy tour. The group called it their Adamless Eden though a man joined as driver. Husbands welcomed them home with apologies for any mess.

Ottawa LaSalle County Armers Tie Harry Vloch

China aflame against Reds in Manchuria crisis

Report notes railway turmoil in Manchuria as Chinese authorities seize Chinese Eastern railway and allied agencies in retaliation for Soviet expulsions. Chang Hsueh-liang and Chiang Kai-shek reportedly ordered full control, with Japanese observers wary of broader seizures affecting the southern railway link.

Yung-Huang Chinese Eastern Directorate Soviet Russia China M. Melnikov Manchuria Pekin Chang Heweh-Liang Nanking Chieng Kai- Shek C. J.whng

U S Stirs Over Manchuria Crisis Seizure of Railways

The State Department expressed concern over events in Manchuria where Chinese authorities seized the Chinese Eastern Railway and removed Russian officials and employees. Washington fears the move could undermine China's administrative integrity and its open door policy.

Washington Ty. G State Department Manchuria China Eaglern Tts

Mrs Emily Jones Pioneer Buried at Mission Burial Park

Emily Jones 92 died Monday at her home 2226 South Flores Street buried Friday afternoon at Mission Burial Park. She lived in San Antonio 48 years and was a native of Firestone County. Survived by John J Jones Phoenix Aziz David Jones San Antonio and Gilford Tonen Francisco with no sister Mrs T J Peel of San Marcos.

Emily J. Jones South Flores Street Fridafternoan Mission Burial Park

Leahy Sought New Trial In Insanity Hearing

A court order directs Walker County authorities to bring H J Leahy before Georgetown court for an insanity hearing set July 22. The case traces Leahy from a 1928 murder conviction to appeals and a plan to transport him for the evaluation, with the governor delaying execution.

Amanda Davidson Pearson H. J. Leahy Williamsay County Harry A Dolan Twenty-sixth Judicial District Lng Leahy Walker County State Penitentiary Georgetown Harry J. Leahy CG. H. Gee Williamson County Lerby OG. G. Wells M Ctuilent Sann Antonio Leake Vaners Murer Leaby Court of Appeals Dan Moody Primera Sullivan Corpus Christi Antonie W Inter Robert Martinez Ramsay Mathis Nick Laredo Toystablee Martinez

Farmer patrols corn field nails thief under car

Houston July 12. A farmer named Brown near Mekawa shot at a thief who jumped a fence with a sack over his shoulder. The car rolled away. the suspect fled under the vehicle and was later jailed after police arrived. Several shots were recovered from the thief’s back at the hospital. A theft charge was filed.

Houston Tohn Trown Mekawa Alberd Towart Brown Byaten

California Girl Wins Private Match In British Tennis

A California player defeats a British male in a private tennis match, 8-2, 6-4, showcasing the rise of American talent. The report also notes diverse aviation feats, Spain’s sunny image export, and commentary on tariffs and global politics.

Prince of Wales California Uelen Wills

Ex Scout Worker Killed in Oklahoma Train Wreck

Miami Okla. report says A T H Beach a former Boy Scout from Northwest Oklahoma, was killed when his automobile was struck by a train near Tampa. Beach arrived in Miami two years ago from Dallas.

Miami Okla A. T H. Beach Northwest Oklahoma Tampa Enid Tirady Tdaliae

Mind Reading on Radio Stirs Broadcast Test

New York July 12: Joseph Dunninger, famed mind reader, conducted a radio transmission of thoughts via six NBC stations. He attempted to send the president's name, a three digit number, and a simple diagram to listeners, in a test that provoked skepticism and curiosity.

New York Joseph Dunninger Houdini Dunninger National Broadcasting Company Win Eanes City

Farm Board Men to Camp With Hoover at Shenandoah Camp

Three members of the new federal Farm Board will join President Hoover at the camp on the Rapidan River in Shenandoah National Park Virginia. They depart this afternoon and return Sunday night. Delegates include Alexander H. Legge, president of the InternationalHarvester Company, and chairmen Willam Stone and Carl William.

Farm Board Hoover Washington, D. C INS Federal Farm Hapldan River Shenandoah National Park Aes Xucets Alexander H. Legse International Eharverter Company Pease Willam Stona Carl Wiliaman

New Island Found Near Pole During Italia Search

London July 12 Signar Alber tint prominent Italian explorer and scientist told the Norwegian king he discovered a new island near the North Pole while leading an expedition seeking missing members of the Italia dirigible crew.

South Pole London

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