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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1929

Page

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Befo re Clouds Gathered in a Distant Case

In a garbled 11 year old OCR fragment, Harry Leahy, now involved with Wein-lap, appears with Clara Sloan an 11 year old connected to a ranch and a Greorgetown sanity trial. The text hints at a former sweetheart and a May Sweaty setting with names Misa Sloan and Leahy, but lacks clear events or outcomes.

Harry Leahy Wein Clara Sloan Western University Misa Sloan Leahy Greorgetown

Turbulent World News From A Busy Postwar Era

The item notes White Russians plotting to restore the czar, Moscow arresting and executing ten conspirators, and disarmament as the next logical step amid peace efforts. It cites Dr Mayo on prohibition, English beer culture contrasts, and a ghost sighting at the Holy Land Cross church. Uncle Sam and Britain ease submarine and battleship plans. Hoover halts Govs ships projects. Cambridge scholar warns Britons drinkers.

Courtroom tension as juror faces threats in Snook case

In Columbus Ohio on July 20 Judge Seidel and jurors wrestled with a threat claim from juror Collison amid a heated exchange between defense and prosecution. The James A Snook murder trial continued with jurors questioned and peremptory challenges exercised.

Columbus Ohio John F. Seidel James A. Snook College Y Theoraix Fmanjirk

Hoover Rules He Can Hold Up Ships

President Hoover gains power under the cruiser law to delay construction of any authorized ships through June 30, 1941, as his interpretation allows halting delays. The claim centers on presidential authority to influence naval procurement and shipbuilding timing.

Hoover Washington, D. C

January Cotton Prices Steady in Open Market

New Orleans reports cotton opened steady with bids for several months. January quoted UKN04 cents, March 10.13, May 10.28, October 48.74, and December 18.93 cents as the market began trading.

New Orleans

Stevedores Strike at Argentine Port

Stevedores strike disrupts port activity at Rosario and Santa Fe as workers walk out after failing to reach an agreement with employers. Trem drivers quit work late last night amid the stoppage.

Stevedores Argentine Buenos Airfs Rosario Santa Fe Steve Norea Trem

Damp and Cooler Weekend Forecast for San Antonio

San Antonio will see a cooler weekend with local thundershowers forecast for Friday night and Saturday. Highs will stay under 80 degrees. In the past 24 hours Falfurrias received 4.08 inches of rain, Corsicana 1.02 inches, and Corpus Christi 2.14 inches, causing cotton damage.

San Antonio J. H. Jarboe Texas Jarhoe Falfur Han Coro

Hoover Leaves for Camp on Business

President Hoover departed for a trip to a fishing camp in the Virginia Blue Ridge mountains. Accompanying him were Secretary of War Good Assistant Secretaries Hurley and Davidson, Gen. Charles P. Summerall chief of staff, and Col. Campbell Hodges military aide.

Washington, D. C Hoovee Virginia Blue Ridge Mountains Wer Hurley Davidyon Charles P. Summerall Col Campbell Hodges

Marilyn Miller Sprains Ankle During Filming

Los Angeles reports Marilyn Miller, noted stage and screen star, sprained her ankle today while filming a picture. The injury occurred on the set as production continued.

Marilyn Miller Los Angeles Newrest

Forecast fragment for Friday to Sunday period

Fragmentary forecast notes cloudy Friday night with thundershowers and moderate southeast winds. Saturday and Sunday show variable weather with partly cloudy skies and a chance of showers, along the coast with light to fresh winds.

Jan Antonio Sternity Derrera Foral Balarday Texas

Weather for Tourists in Transcribed Note

Fragmented OCR weather list references wind, precipitation, ceilings, and temperatures across U S locations such as Texan and Oklahoma. Names, units, and spellings are garbled, but indicate a forecast style with wind, visibility, ceilings, and precip remarks.

Leahy Brief Proves Insanity Claim At County Hospital Fund

Bexar County votes to finance Robert B Green Hospital with a new 10 cent tax on real property. About 4,483 favored the tax while 577 opposed in an election yielding a $60,000 annual fund and a total cost around $8,500. County Auditor Walter Kendall notes no tax increase due to bond retirements.

Bexar County Robert B. Green Hospital Walter Kendall Kendall Frank Bluntress Atv Moon Kendal Perry Robertson San Antonio Walter S. Rendall

Belgium Sets Hague as World Conference Seat

Brussels July 24 Paul Armans minister for foreign affairs told British and French ambassadors the Belgian government accepted The Hague as the seal of the conference under the Young reparations plan making it practically certain The Hague would be the head of the conference on government applications.

Brussels Paul Armans Hague

Heavy Sport Trade for Wholesalers in Chicago

Chicago wholesalers mail over 311 million in sporting goods annually. Most of the merchandise goes to members of about 180 golf clubs in the Chicago area.

Chicago

Widow loses prize in medium swindle after husband dies

In Mexico City a man who bought a 50 cent lottery ticket died before the drawing. After his death the prize of 1500 was paid to his widow who, following a medium's claim of spiritual guidance, entrusted the funds to the medium for investment. The medium absconded with the money.

Mexico City Martines

Mexico seeks US good will tour led by Carrillo to boost ties

Alejandro P. Carrillo former Mexico consul general now in New Orleans announces a planned United States goodwill tour starting in October. The tour will feature Mexican industrial and business interests visiting major cities, backed by government officials and chambers of commerce to strengthen friendship with the United States, especially Texas. Carrillo notes improved conditions in Mexico and expresses optimism ahead of upcoming elections.

San Antonio United States Mexico City Alejandro P. Carrillo Mexico New Orleans Louisiana General Carrilla St. Anthony Carrillo Messey Texas Portes Gil South Texas Integor Foreign Affairs Chambers of Commerce Megico

Pilots Near Endurance Flight Milestone At Lambert Field

Forsat O Brine and Dale Tackson push toward a third week of endurance flight at Lambert Field as they complete their 318th hour. The pair descend close to the observation tent at 1 17 pm CST and wave to their wives. They refuel from a plane while carrying oil and fuel for the night as rivals Joe Glass and J Loom hover 103 hours behind them awaiting a possible pass. The Minncok endurance craft flies over Minneapolis but has not reached the All bowl mark.

Tepllord Donston Joe Glass J. Loom O'Brine Minneapolis

Billion Dollar City Airs On 210 Hours In Flight

Houston shows the Billion Dollar City, aircraft piloted by Joe Glass and G. L. Loomis, continuing a record flight after 210 hours in air at 7:40 am. The team trails the St Louis Robin by 105 hours as officials review weather disruption and plan to extend flight above airports if needed. The harograph was expected to run down today after tracking since July 12.

Houston Billion Dollar City Joe Glass G. L. Loomis National Aeronautical Association Washington

Cool Weather Brings Relief to Chancellor Mueller

In Neidelberg Germany July 20 cool weather offered relief to Chancellor Mueller who reports the most comfortable night since his operation for gall bladder trouble.

Neidelberg Germany Mueller

Manning Recounts Key to the City Jest in Jamaica Court

Harry Banning of the steamship Amerie appeared in Jamaica court with a friend arrested for speeding while taking an injured hand to hospital. The magistrate fined £25. Manning quipped that Mayor Walker gave him the key to New York but claimed it is not good there. Manning had commanded the iceboat that saved the crew of the steamship Florida last February.

New York Harry Banning Amerie Jamaica Court Mansing Manning Walker Florida

Bremen Prepares to Challenge Eastward Atlantic Record

New York July 24. The North German Lloyd Bremen will attempt to beat the eastward trans atlantic record set last January by the Cunard Reformania with a departure at 1 a m tomorrow. The liner previously held westward crossing records until Bremen’s arrival last Monday.

New York Harng Bremen Plymouth

Britain Affirms Egypt Policy In House of Commons

London July 26 Arthur Henderson British foreign minister told the House of Commons there has been no change in the government’s policy toward Egypt. His reply addressed Baldwin’s motion for adjournment concerning Lord Lloyd's resignation and the Egyptian question.

London Arthur Henderson House of Commona Egypt Baldwin Lord Lloyd

French Debt Accord Ratification Moves Haste to Senate

Paris July 26 The French Senate pressed toward ratification of the debt accords with America and Great Britain with a probable late vote before midnight A large government majority seems assured while opposition is noted but not strong and a ratification appears likely.

Paris America Great Britain

Mexican Woman Dies at 106 in Clear Memory of War

Senora Cipriana Moertinez de Cle mente died recently at age 106 in Mexico. She retained sharp memory of the Mexican-American War and the French Intervention, recalling notable events of revolts and national history.

Axoxu Cipriana Moertinez de Clemente Ineldenia

Insanity Plea Argued In State Case At Georgetown

A July court session at Georgetown features Harry J. Leahy pressing an insanity defense amid an exhibit claiming 610,000 in gold for recovering Dr. J. A. Barnsley’s body. State witnesses, including Dowdy and Sheriff Towle, testify about Leahy’s mental state while James A. Tinsley cites prior service as he backs Leahy’s claim. The judge allows the documentary brief and the trial resumes.

Jeff Davis Garreceséret Georgetown Terai Harry J. Leahy Ale Leahy J. A BamSey Mathiy Dhystan Harry Graves Don Leaby Beiew A. GY. Dowdy Cemby J. D. Moore Dowdy Ancy W. G Watford Lenby Louis Towe Williamrson County Criminal Court of Appeals James A. Tinsley San Antonio Lemhy Tee Barley Wight

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