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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1929

Page

8

P Leaders et al Charged in Mail Letter Hearing

A sprawling hearing image shows P Leaders and associates charged over mailed letters. Senator Brookhart disputes claims as Creager and Withington testify about letters to party members and the Texan delegation. The scene includes Eckhart, McSidskey, and others watching the proceedings.

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GOP Investigation Opens as Brookhart Chiefs Probe

Sen Brookhart chairs the Republican patronage inquiry in Iowa amid testimony by McMillan and Nolte in Dallas. Witnesses discuss Texas fund aims to make Texas a two party state, payrolls for Texas offices, and Creager’s faction. Mrs Solnteben testifies that Creager’s machine opposed Hoover Democrats. Motion to represent Creager filed. About $26,000 raised in Texas for headquarters.

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Senate Probe Opens in Texas Political Scrutiny

Testimony reveals salaries and payments to federal employees amid partisan funding at Hoover era. Withington accuses Wurzbach of blocking Republican nominations in Texas. Healey describes contributing to the Hoover-Democratic effort to fight Alfred J. Smith. McKellar defends Wilson’s practice of selecting federal office seekers by highest rating, not party.

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Jewel Smugglers Face X Ray Search

In Cape Town on June 27 authorities deploy search lights and X ray machines to screen passengers for jewel smuggling as they pass through the customs area. The effort targets Tinma and smoveling activities with heightened security measures in place.

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Bull Attacks in Willows Farm Home District

A dramatic bull attack in Willows near Willows farm home left William, a Tennessee native in his sixties, dead after suffering over two dozen wounds. Rev. G J Williams, a retired minister, attempted to defend his cows with a pitchfork but could not stop the enraged animal. Neighbor Frank Bitt used his car to separate the bull, while police could not intervene. The victim, aged about 60, died after being brought inside. He is survived by a widow and three children.

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Death inquiry halts police admission tests in Boston

Investigations into a young man’s death while attempting strength tests for Boston police admission led to curtailment of the requirements. Dressmakers offer skilled services in the dress making column of Light Classified. Read it and save.

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Bobbed Head No Diploma At Zion Grade School

Zion City has a brief item noting Marion Fremer, aged 13, did not graduate this term from Zion Grade School due to hair being bobbed. The local note records the event without additional details or context.

Zion City Marion Fremer Zion Grate School

Washington Diplomatic Pipe Sparks Odd Proceedings

In a quirky Washington anecdote, Ambassador Dawes and Joseph P. Cotton are described as bring­ing corncob pipes into the State Department. Cotton, newly named undersecretary, is portrayed as a self-proclaimed expert. Dawes reportedly keeps a spare pipe in his office to cover any accidental pipe misplacements.

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Bandit Arrest by Photo Identifies Suspect in Donk of Italy Robbery

SAN FRANCISCO June 27 Detectives arrested a bank bandit identified from a facial photograph. The bandit alias R. Ty Maori also known as Douglas Bartow is wanted for the robbery of the Bank of Italy over a year ago.

San Fhangiago Hank R. Ty Maori Douglas Bartow Italy

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S. A Ah. A. Klotz G.O.P Smith W. Brookhart Iowa Kenneth D. McKellar Senate McMillan Wichita Falix Brackbart West LIDO SILK Santan AACE ALG John B. Carrington Chamber of Commerce East - Tince Ban Antonis
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