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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1929

Page

2

Hoover Sets Stage for Farm Board's First Meeting in Washington

Washington July 13 The eight year old Republican Hoover plans last minute conferences ahead of the Federal Farm Board’s first meeting Monday. Alexander W. Lecce and Carl Williams brief Hoover on organization and code as Wheat problems and market surpluses loom, with droughts and floods threatening the 1930 crop and exports needed to cut grain stocks.

Washington, D.C CML Hoover Federal Fan Board Alexander UW. Lecce Fead International Harvester Company Carl Williams Cat: Yon Growers Pboard Farm Board Department of Commerce Hoovier Hae Seeven Neree Middle West

Artist to Lose Park Home in Brackenridge Studio

Hugo Pohl, artist, must surrender his Brackenridge park studio home by order of Mayor C. M. Chambers. The mayor declares Pohl has no right to reside there and the dwelling will be turned over to the new park superintendent, Charles Fulton.

Hugo Pohl Brackenridge Park C. M. Chambers Pohl Charles Fulton San Antonio

Night club gunfight in Broadway district leaves two dead

A Dawn shootout at the Horay Votes club near Fifty-fourth Street in New York killed William Cassidy and Simon Walker. Cassidy brother Pete was wounded as six gunmen entered from rear positions firing into the Cassidy party. Police found Cassidy died at hospital. others fled in cars as patrons fled the scene.

New Tore William Cassidy Cassidy Pete Vigil French Way Fifty-four Broadway Simon Walker William Caeshdy Mete Cassidy Brothers Jlancer Horay Walker Moric Ako Honde

Young Cudahy Faces Drunken Driving Arraignment

In Los Angeles on July 15 Michael Cudahy 20 son of a millionaire meat packer was arraigned in municipal court on drunken driving charges under California Vehicle Act section 112. Judge Charles D Bollard set July 10 for a preliminary hearing and bail at 1500 dollars.

Los Angeles Michael Cudahy Turon Fil‘s Young Cudahy Hollywood Eldox Cudahy Charles D. Bollard Waa

Kansas City Man Killed in Cemetery Truck Crash

A Kansas City man identified as Alex Vachs was killed in a crash while a coffin was being transported to a cemetery. Authorities say a brace failure caused the vehicle to veer, leading to a fatal accident near East Pro Meo. Investigation continues.

Kansas City Suiy Ta—Jins Alex Vachs East Pro Go Brace

Butler Promoted Major General in Navy War Era Hero

Smedley D. Butler, veteran Marine Corps officer and former Philadelphia public safety chief, is promoted to major general by President Hoover on Secretary Adan's recommendation. He succeeds Eli K. Cole, with Col. John Twig promoted to brigadier general. Butler's career includes combat in Cuba, the Philippines, Nicaragua, Haiti, Santo Domingo, France, and China, plus multiple decorations.

Tnkvorent Washington Smedley D. Barter Marine Corps Butler Thaler Aggist Heroiam Heutenz America Chantien Markne Han Dingo Chine Quantien Etary

Williams Yancey Plan Effort to Fly from Rome to New York

Rome reports Roger Wile Nara and Capt. Lewis A. Yancey will not return directly to America. They will begin a westward flight from Rome to New York, planned for 1040 or 180 after official confirmation. The decision follows a government announcement about a future mine project and a market initiative for next year.

Rome Roger Q. Wile Nara Lewis A. Yancey America Rowir New York Thala Tialbo Ay All Telinn Goverment Seit

New Farm Board Heads Toward First Meeting

The new Inderal farm board prepares for its first meeting on Monday to consider emergency actions to stabilize farm prices, led by President Hoover with Legre, Williams, and Stone among present members. A nationwide campaign to enlist farmers in cooperative marketing is among initial proposals to rally support for price relief.

Washington, D.C Inderal Farm Board Jos Congress Hoover Alexder H. Legre Carl Willams J. ©. Stone Ther Wapiden Aon Junie Urey

Early vote Solons face delays in stalled session

Austin July 13 The Forty first Legislature faces a third failed session with a possible continuation into next week as free conferees spar over educational and departmental appropriations. Moody weighs the proposals on Saturday, while the leased lands issue looms large.

Austin Moody Genera} Land Office Rapart Committee On Claims and Accounts Tex

Fireman uawin Fe Bebladeer in Know Your Firemen feature

In the Know Your Firemen series, Fireman uawin Fe Bebladeer is shown at Central Fire station. A future session could be required if the legislature does not address budget figures including a $20,000,000 governor’s request and $27,000,000 for departmental educational claims and accounts.

Uawin Fe! Bebladeer Gouth Laredo Ateeet Dnday Know Your Firemen Sndderman Central Fire Station

Missing 12-year-old girl sought by Harlandale police

Police sought Fonnie Patty, 12, daughter of B. Petty of 226 Went Say ers avenue, Harlandale, who disappeared from home early Friday. Description notes a small frail girl with dark complexion and straight dark hair.

Seareh Fonnie Patty B. Petty Sayers Avenue Harlandale

City eyes free water fight to trim annual bill

Mayor C. Chambers announced a plan to oppose water charges claiming city water property pays taxes and should receive free water. A meeting with the water board president Judge Arthur Scelligson was set, but no quorum delays action. last year the city paid over 30,000 for water.

Tutte C. Mr. Chambers He ‘Nayor City Water Board Go Sovn Arthur Scellgson Anz Sccligsdu Eeligenn Dts Water Board

Virginia Exports Rise Noted in 1028 Report

Virginia's merchandise exports for 1028 reached 142,004,000 dollars, an increase of 6,000,000 over 1827, according to the Department of Commerce data released from Richmond.

Virginia Richmond Department of Equisterce

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