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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1929

Page

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Lord and the Lady Advertising Celery Expense Item

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Lord Arthur Brisban Gepyright

Derby fever and political tomfoolery span a lively column

A jagged regional column muses on wealth youth nobles and the Derby race. it links lordly patrons and an american wife to quick fortunes and public advertising while pivoting to defense budgets pacifism and war readiness led by Lloyd George in britain.

San Antonio battles over school bond issue and city clash

The San Antonio School Board faces a fight with business leaders and city officials over a $4.25 million school bond issue. The board plans an election after meetings with architects and a proposed cut in costs, while opponents threaten a campaign against any excess beyond $2.5 million.

Bandits San Antonio Board of Education Bound of Hornberger Leo Brower Adolph Deckman Finance Board 2Rbitects Breweer

LaFollette Attacks Senate Secrecy in Presidential Nominees

Senator Robert M. La Follette of Wisconsin denounces the Senate’s secret handling of presidential nominations. His remarks target the opaque practice as unethical, asserting that secrecy undermines public oversight and accountability. The speech follows a Columbia network broadcast.

Dy Universal Servicr Washington, SC L— Geelaring Wiel Robert M. Taballets Wixeongln

Hearst Plan Award to Be Broadcast

The Hearst plan of justice foster and the $25,000 prize will be broadcast to 20,000,000 listeners over the Columbia network. Francis J. Pietfort will read the winning plan and outline the contest goals while the United Symphony Orchestra offers an overturn. Thirty stations will be on the chain.

Justice Foster Hearst Nation Whds Iran Columbia Broadcasting System Willian Randolph Wearst United Symphony Orchestra Francis J. Pietfort Wd-Tor

McKenzie Fate Awaited as Governor Set to Rule

After months of hardship, John M. McKenzie faces a decision on clemency versus execution. Governor Landbody was expected to announce early in the week whether McKenzie will die or have his sentence commuted to life imprisonment. Moody offered the same timing, saying records were read and a decision would come soon.

Faely Veetainty John M. McKenzie Hunters Woreriainty Big Fife Landbody Bis McKenzie State Penitentiary Moody

Tex Guinan Chosen to Cleared Long Island Roadhouse

A group of local realtors and residents met in solemn conclave and vowed to restrain Mandatin whoopee makers from creating disturbances in Long Island districts.

Tex Guinan Coney Cold New York Texas Guinan Long Tbem Solimn

Narcotic Addicts Turn to Chloroform in Hutte Note

In Hutte Montana on June 1 a veteran bulle physician warned that rising obstacles to narcotics push Snowbirds and other users toward chloroform as an alternative drug.

Hutte Mont Bulle

U S Worker Completes Sixty Two Years of Service

William T. Tilchinson, an assistant examiner in the United States Patent Office, today completed his sixty second year in government employment. The office and colleagues hail his long career with praise and best wishes.

Washington William T. Tilchinson

Robbers Hit Handy Andy Store Then Loom Up Two Police

Bandits in a long-running Holdup spree fled after firing at pursuing officers and abandoning a stolen car. Police say one suspect, described as a short blonde wearing a black sweater, entered the Handy Andy store wielding a pistol and forced a register. They then fled toward Jones Avenue, after holding up workers at the Tiggly Wiggly store and firing shots to deter pursuit. Eyewitnesses, including Davey Wharton and Mrs. Piper, reported the chaotic scene as officers pursued. the bandits left money behind and the car showed bullet damage. The incident prompted store closings and a large police response as the pursuit continued through nearby streets. Continued coverage on Page B.

Hull-Ay Handy-Andy Tunes Avenue Bnet Cernig Wace Aly Jesse James Lnto Tiggly Wiggly West, Commerce Cubole Pigely Wigals Mr. Z. Gonzales Cibola Terez Mandy Andy Éneh Richard O'Geere Davey Wharton Cloverleaf Jones Avenue Thee Rcneges Hernandes Strent Scen Rave Nait Wharton Ton Piper Xnetteree Piper Piper Clifton East Ashby F. A. Southard Keneney Vote Guren Fletcher Hrabh Magoolia Avenue Mra Dolly Crandall South St. Mary's Morales Street Stanley Carver

Texas Flood Recedes After Severe Damage Across Texas

Floods across Texas caused ten deaths and millions in damage as Houston and surrounding areas faced record highs. Cities like Port Worth and Houston reported flooded streets, power outages, and disrupted trains and streetcars. Key bridges closed, docks under water, and cleanup began as waters began to fall.

Port Worth Texas Doday The Houston Chronicle Prink Duffals Bayou Patol J Houston Houston Buffalo Bayou Lynchburg Harrin County

Temperance Plan Proposed To Replace Prohibition

A Hearst competition outlines a temperance plan advocating repeal of the Volstead Act and a new federal definition of intoxicating liquors as all alcoholic products of distillation. It would ban distillation products nationwide while allowing states to regulate malt, brewed, and fermented beverages locally. The proposal emphasizes practical definitions and national unity in support of the law.

Congress

Girl Flier Hurt as Instructer Dies in Crash

In Los Angeles on June 1 1930 19 year old Teverly Goss society girl and movie flier was fatally injured and 22 year old instructor Traymond Compton died after Goss froze to the controls causing the plane to spin from a Stowthorne air work circle.

Los Angeles Cal Gosg Teverly Ggl Traymond Compton Mirk Goss Soymond

Maid Tells Death Duel With Woman

Mary Anna Seman a 43 year old maid confessed killing her employer Mrs Dorothy Murch Snyder a society matron with a butcher knife yesterday and pleaded guilty to murder in east Cleveland police court. She was held without bond for the county grand jury to convene Monday.

Cleveland Ohio tNs Mary Anna Seman Dorothy Murch Snyder Society Carly East Cleveland Ble Jeonnty Grand Jury

Tenperange Contest Prizes Awarded In National Show

The Tenperange contest announced prizes totaling 25000 for the top plan. Presiding Justice Franke Chase Hoyt of the New York children's court won the grand prize, with Brig. Gen. Albert Clayton Dalton and Capt Thongs W. Therkuitsen receiving second and third prizes. Fourth prize went to James S. Quinlan Jr. Judges kept prize identities secret until the official announcement. Page 12 column 4.

Franklin Chase Hoyt Children's Coast City of New York William Randolph Tléarst United States Franke Chase Hoyt Children’s Court New York City Silmon. Chase Albert Clayton Dalton United States Army Washington United States Shipping Board Fmergency Fleet Corporation Breverent Philippines Cuba Congress Thongs W. ‘Therkuitsen Goss James S. Quinlan Jr Bil West Ramona Boulevard Alhamber Calif Stanford University Ths Futhor Ho Finn

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