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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1929

Page

2

Nations Teglare for Peace and Manchurian Tensions

Associated Press reports major powers push for peace amid Manchuria crisis. Kellogg pact cited as framework to deter aggression by China and Russia. Border crossings, Russian troop movements, and railway seizures spark fears of broader conflict while diplomats seek restraint and mediation. China may send minister to Moscow to advance peaceful resolution.

Manchuria China Russia Britain France United States Bob Chins Rusia Weap Amise Gid Brevinyn Ri ‘T Red Army Nankin London Signid Moscow Washington Roomin Agener Dinma New York Ming Ching Jan FE Modzutak Revirt _tetement Associated Press

Tensions Rise as Manchuria Border Moves Reported

International wires report from Shanghai and Moscow claim Soviet gunboats tested at the confluence of rivers near Harbin while Japanese flights shadow Manchurian towns. Moscow says China must avoid warlike acts to preserve the Kellogg pact, with warnings of Soviet neutrality if Beijing acts.

ORIO Officiel Re Art Simchuria Syiet Latweur Ri River Harbin Sungari Papag Warbin Caid Eer Banehariisary Eesgeri Threes Irplanca Cevelry Khabarovek Yit Pogranyi Messares Blancheris

Englishman Observes San Antonio Life and Cattle Trade

Reporter Harry Williams recounts Palmer Giles and family visits to Comfort and Catas Island, plus an English comparison of London and San Antonio dress and streets. It highlights Wilson County Jersey cattle growth, Ed Franklin’s 26-year Jersey drive, and local dairy expansion with 16 routes, noting rising living standards and farm diversification.

Ed Franklin Floresville Tik Barwick Wilson Counts San Antonio Traverse Wilson County Franklin Bilid Medina Béreford Bexar County Wileon

Britain, United States, France urge China relief move

The British foreign office said it informed the United States and France that Beijing is tied to measures to ease the China USSR tension. The note indicates joint government efforts to reduce the ongoing strain and seeks coordinated action to prevent further hostilities.

Tondon United States France Greet Bellein

Medical Rum Prices to Rise in Lodiaville

In Lodiaville Kentucky a local distillery announces higher prices for medicinal liquor next year. The price per dozen pints increases by £2.00 with new prices listed at 22.50 dollars for gin and 26.50 for the best whiskeys.

Lodiaville

Representative Ward Kaston Vacationing in Europe

Representative Ward Kaston of San Antonio will soon have more pocket change after the chief clerk mailed his warrant for services rendered. He was excused from the session after failing to show up for the third special session, and departed as Europe beckoned.

Bailey Keer Yetre Keer WW. B Teros Re San Antonio Miss Melba Cheb-Choe Catalins Island Oal San Francisco National Parks Grand Canyon Balt Ke City Salt Linke City San Antonis Brittam Young Austin Kaston House of Representatives Farope

Honduran Envoy Bound for United States on Lempira

Honduran minister to the United States Ernesto Argueta left Tegucigalpa today aboard the steamship Lempira heading for Washington. The envoy, named by the government, travels amid ongoing diplomatic efforts.

U.S. Tegucigalpa Hondures Jaly Ernesto Arguete United States Tegucigalpa Lempira

Illinois to Teach State Prisoners

Chicago July 20. State Director Brandon says criminals in Minis state prison who are deficient in reading and writing will be required to take courses during the day to improve literacy as part of welfare program efforts.

Linois Chicago JINS ATL Minis Brandon

Evangelical Union Women to Hold Honors Social Meeting

The Women’s Union of the Evangelical Community Church will meet on March 25 at Mrs H Hiltentrand’s home in ROS Riverwood. Charlen Freudenbe ste read a devotional and the gathering aims to honor members with a social program at ML Dm Aira.

Women's Union of the Fivangelirlcd] Community Church Thars Mar Sfrz H. Hiltentrand Aira Charlen Freudenbe¢o

Vast Jewish state in Siberia rivaling Texas in size

The article envisions a self-governing Jewish state in fertile Siberian lands larger than France and about the size of Texas, with strong agricultural and mining potential. It critiques attempts to build in Palestine and notes broader issues of prohibition enforcement and organized crime amid ongoing political debates.

Siberia Hiberia Moving Pictures France Texas Palestine

Lights on Presby Church Steeple Illuminate Night Sky

A rare local feature shows the Mallenn Square Presbyterian church steeple lit by distinctive pot lights. The illumination outlines the steeple against the night, highlighting a design admired for its period style and shared construction.

Presbyterian Church Mallenn Square Presbyterian

Governors See Old Pepperarers on Steam Engine Run

Governors from the South West and New England join families aboard steamers Destespere Tousey and Humphrids to tour Old Pepperas, the 1869 Pepper built locomotive. They travel from New London to Portsmouth and plan to present the engine to New Hampshire's Tobey after a 6000-foot climb to Mount Washington.

Bretton Woods N. B Pitts New England Coe Mt. Wacbington Humphrids Portsmouth Goverours New London Conn Charles WW. Tobey New Hampshire Gutérur Tobey

Poetry at St Pauls on Sunlight League meeting

London July 20. Drac Inge recited verse at the Sunlight league opening at St Pauls Cathedral praising the revolt against heavy dress and advocate for lighter clothing while warning against cranks and freaks. The broadcast evoked heated debate on modesty and public decency in Germany and beyond.

London Drac’ Inge St Paul's Cathedral Suelight League Alilady Germany

Ex-Caddy Delivers 64 in Metropolitan Championship Round

In a rough, spellbound narrative from Locsbreach, ex-caddy Arthur D. Potter of Trooklin forged a 64 in the Metropolitan Championship round. Potter surged with a late run, briefly taking a one stroke lead before Leo Diegel closed with 72 and 73 to sit near the top, as Dill Mehlhorn posted 73 after earlier rounds.

N.Y. Jelz Lolo Arthur D. Potter Trooklin Potter Thurdey Tor Leo Diegel Dill Mehlhorn

Cooke Loses Ground But Leads Hitters Card

Chicago July 20.4 A Joan of 11 prints in this average failed to shake Al Cooke, leaving him only three points in front of Marty Callaghan of Calutobus. Official averages, including Wednesday games, released today, show Cooke around 20.5 and Callaghan ahead.

Chicago al Cooke Paula Callaghan Calutobus Wednessaye Gamer Ente Conke

Griffith Peterson Bout Postponed In Chicago

The 10 round scheduled fight between Jerry Griffith of Slour City and Big Noy Feterean of New Osbeany was postponed indefinitely after conflicts with two other Chicago events. The match was to take place at Sills stadium next Friday night but was delayed due to the earlier incidents.

Chicago Jerry Tutly

Cornell Princeton Stars Meet Britons In Final Duel

New York July 21 The Orford Cambridge Jack and Hiei team meets Cornell Princeton array at Travers Island today in the Britons final duel meet of the current American invasion. Trelze events are on the program first placer only counting on the team scoring. The Lebens decisive defeat by the combined Yade Warvard team that Saturday made them underdogs.

New York Vez Orford-Cambridge Cornell-Princeton Travers Island Trelze Yade-Warvard

Governors Gather In Connecticut Show Wide Gaps

Beverly Hills Calif July 20 governors from all states met in Connecticut to display clear disagreements over policy. Mr Wickeryham, a highly educated writer, sent a letter that baffled readers and failed to clarify intent. The exchange reveals persistent splits among senators Caraway and Moral dissolution Jat, who both view Wickham’s stance as uncertain.

Beverly Hiels Calif Connecticut Wickeryham Culeame Caraway Democrat

Davidson given life terms in double murder case

Tras Guasicao July 20 Loyd Davidson a 35 year old farm er from Mckinney Texas was convicted in the death of his father W T Davidson and stepmother in a burned Groesbeck home and sentenced to life imprisonment. He had already been sentenced to 30 years for the stepmother killing with appeals planned. Mental irresponsibility was pleaded in the trial.

Guasicara Tras Loyd Davidson Texas W. T. Ansidson Groesbeck Davidson Yeaterday Davidean

Raid Targets Women In Daylight In Arkansas

Little Rock Ark July 20 federal prohibition raiders swarmed an unannounced area to crack down on bootleggers and women aiding them. Deputy Gurley asserts 75 arrests and vows more sweeping actions as raids extend from Pine Bluff toward Texas with 19 women detained including a 12 year old stocker girl and a 20 year old mother among those seized.

Little Rogr Ark Arkansas Gurley Ay Gurles Arkanzax Hag Fedform Jeny Pine Bluff Texas Texarkana

State Police Nab Rum Running Plane With Liquor Cargo

Detroit, July 20. A man living near New Hinaton Alexandria? was captured by State Police after a plane landed at a field. Thhward Cobeyard, 32, of Detroit, arraigned in justice court. He pleaded guilty to possession and transportation of liquor but denied taking cargo from Canada.

Detroit Mich UFI Mane Rate Anslight Hinaton

Court Proceedings in Ninety Fourth District Court

In re estate of Ann Beres, on trial before a judge. Judge Ware presiding as Venire contemplates punishing defendant for contempt. Tuck Dilworth charged with theft over $50. discharge refused. bond set at $600. Victim Sotarain bars theft charges. Defense motions noted. proceedings include appearances by judge Touls F. Bo.

Jude W. S. Anthony Ann Beres Dee Eens Ware Viex Ware Reade Court Satarai Victorig Sotarain

New York Night Clubs Target by Police After Double Firearm Slaying

New York officials warned "decent people" to shun city night spots as gang influence spreads in Broadway district venues. Police Commissioner Whalen announced indictments against Diamond and Entrato for the Holiday Totsy double shooting that left Wallions Cangirs and Simon Walker dead. Seizures followed, including arrests in Midtown as agents shut down more than a dozen speakeasies and raised whiskey prices amid a broad crackdown.

New York U—De Whalenhee Charlés Edrotta Altentor Holly ‘Totey Metantionx Broadway Diamond Sud

President Hoover at Fo Hing Camp in Madison Virginia

President Hoover rested at Kin Tiapilan river fishing camp near Madison Virginia with aides and guests including Mrs Hoover and Allan and Herbert Moorer Jc. The trip aims to fill several diplomatic posts and notes potential new appointments in the near future.

Hiady Spaulding New Hampshire Gpaulding Myre Angie Rickard New York Fldel Stimson Mex Calton Lawrence Hickey Joel T. Boone Fienwerd Wasrington

General Foulois Named to Command Dayton Air Field

Brig. Gen. Benjamin J. Foulois was named commandant of the air field at Wright Field Dayton Ohio. Brig. Gen. William E. Gillmore, the current holder, is reassigned to Workington on mass sign to the chief of the air command in charge of trains.

General Foulois Dayton Air Field Washington, D.C Benjamin J. Foulois Ascorn Achnel Wright Dayton Onin William E. Gillmore Workington Air Corm Fowleis

Mass Meetings Foretell Walkout by 1100 Rail Workers

Marshalltown Iowa July 20 Mass meetings here and in Fort Dodge presage a possible rail strike by about 1100 Minneapolis and St Louis railway employees after tense gatherings. Leaders plan a return move by August 1 and hint at a broader shopmen refusal to meet with officials over the prewar marking agreement amid the general strike.

Marshalltown Towa Minneapolis and St. Louis Railroad Tnday Fort Dorge Tabor Jeadera Rnivenada

Western Canadian Grain Crop Poor Report

A Mani taka Pree Press crop report notes drought and heat in western Canada since June. Wheat, oats, and barley show declines with short supplies, rust traces in southern Manitoba, and delayed harvests. Advert banner lists Martin Lane Brat Sunken Garden show on Saturday with ticket prices.

Winnipeg Bon Manitaka Pree Press Weatery Cangpin Manitoba

Hoover Plans Aid to Florida Citrus Growers

President Hoover will ask Congress to compensate Florida citrus growers for crops damaged or destroyed by federal actions. A special commission, appointed by Secretary Hyde, will determine compensatory damages likely in the millions. The move cites precedents where the government compensated producers for losses tied to wartime or health-related seizures.

Washington, D. C Peesident Hoover Congress White House Hue

Duchess as Real Musician Joins Royal College in London

A Dame of Atholl travels to London on July 1 to study at the Royal College of Music and establish her own ensemble. The move marks a continued pursuit of professional music work and performances within a formal conservatory setting.

London Atholl Paciia Royal College of Mualo Wonges

Seven Men Convicted of Rum Charges in California

In San Francisco on July 20 seven men accused of conspiring to violate prohibition through a beer ring operation in Alameda County were convicted in federal court. Four others were acquitted. The trial highlighted enforcement efforts against illegal alcohol networks in the area.

San Francisco Alameila County Bs Ainsit Gress Inight

Aviator Hopes Hop Over Pacific

Tacoma reports Harold Brogaley plans a non stop flight across the Pacific from Tacoma to Toftia. The event draws crowds as Brogaley claims a successful test flight covered long miles in favorable weather despite prior uncertainties.

Pacific Bramtéy Tacoma Tokto Wash Tay Toftia Ligutenter Harold Brogaley Koura Mane

Minneapolis pair seeks new endurance flight record attempt

Minneapolis pilots Tym Der and Jannko plan a fresh effort to reclaim the world endurance record with refueling flights. They aim to depart from West Chamberlain airport, after a prior June 20 incident caused by faulty instruments, which cut a 1490 mile run to 32 minutes over a 24 hour period, leaving the current mark at 246 hours 43 minutes 22 seconds.

Minneapolib Jannko St. Paul Enduranen Wot Chawberlain Franghland Johnson

Victor Berger Remains in Critical Condition After Accident

Victor Berger, former Bodalint county member, was moved to a Milwaukee hospital after a streetcar collision left him with a skull fracture. He remains in grave condition with high fever and low blood pressure, while doctors and nurses maintain near-constant attendance and seek improvement.

Milwaukee Victor Bodalint County

Suspended Term Given Communist in New York

William Woolnstone, 32, charged with disorderly conduct in a night court, denied moving when ordered by police. He is the national secretary of the Worker Communist party and faced a suspended sentence to become a major figure, with the case tied to a demonstration in New York City.

New, York New York eAleorderly Condhiet William Woelnatone Ey Fional Thé Worker Communistad

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