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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1929

Page

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Four brave Spaniards rescued near Azores inspire hopeful front page

The rescued Spaniards led by Maj Ramon Franco and three comrades were picked up southeast of Santa Maria by British forces. All survived with minor injuries and urged, “Start again for America.” Meanwhile, Bobby Jones and Espinosa tied at 204 in the National Open, to be decided today. There is critique of Hoover era tariffs, rail profits, and prohibition discourse, with notes on sugar politics and the Soviet Union.

Azores Ramon Franca Santa Maria Girehin Cateler Engle Jor America Gibraltar Ramon Franco Rz G Bobby Jones Espinosa

Jury Verdict Of Insanity Temporary Respite

A Dexale county jury finds McKenzie insane for Det Chief Sam Street's slaying. Judge McCrory notes an unsettled fate, with a death warrant awaiting if McKenzie does not remain insane, delaying execution in the electric chair.

Viola Brennan Joha’ M Pete dtcKenzie Berar County Sam Street Thieking McKenzie Vile Gavernor Dan- Moody Destiny Dexale County Cheken Intry Dowphin W. W. McCrory Wnivety-Fourth District Court McKenrzie McKenzie Hies

Child falls 317 ft into Vernal Falls at Yosemite Park

A 12 year old boy named Forest Cane slipped while near Vernal Falls and was swept 117 feet down the cliff. Crowds watched as he plunged into the pool below and died from the fall. Authorities reported the accident occurred on June 29 in Yosemite National Park California.

Yosemite National Park Calif Vernal Falls Ber

Heavy Cash Is Price of True Love

Franklin Hardinge, a 62 year old oil burner maker in Chicago, recounts the costs of courting Miss Ann Livingston of Tulsa in breach of promise proceedings. He lists clothes, jewelry, hotel bills, a gown, lingerie, fur, coats, suits, and other items totaling substantial sums, plus money given to her mother and purchases for her brother. He describes prenuptial contracts and her changing attitude toward financial arrangements and motherhood.

Chicago Tranklin & Hardinge Mins Ann Livingston Tulsa Pring Ann Hardinge Shend Helen Bok Gnauela Tolka Ated

Laughlin Urged as Ambassador Choice for Italy

Washington June 29 Senator David A. Reed urged President Weaver to appoint Trwin Laughlin of Pittsburgh former minister to Greece as ambassador to Italy. Fletcher will retire soon from the post, prompting the recommendation and indicating a reshuffle in diplomatic postings.

Universal Washington, D.C Trwin Laughlin Pittsburgh Tinister Greece Weaver David A. Reed Pennsylvania Esec Henry T. Fletcher Italy

Bromley To Test Tokio Flight Plane By Universal Service

Los Angeles reports Teet Angelx will attempt a flight from Taco to Tokio in the plane used by Lieut. Harold Berney. The test flight is slated for Tuesday, announced today by the service.

Bromley Universal ,Service Los Angeles

Hospital Row Ends With Rock Clash Over Peace Pact

Sostino Flace of 414 Durango street was treated for a fractured skull at Robert B. Green Hospital after a street altercation Saturday night. Flores attempted a peace arbitration as another man objected, responding with a rock during the dispute.

Sostino-Flace Durango Street Robert B.+ Green hospital Flores

Robber Steals About 70 Dollars in Quiet West Side Hold-Up

A young man armed with a nickel plated pistol robbed George Morris, manager at the Clarence Saunders store on West Commerce Street, taking about 70 dollars from the cash register before fleeing through an alley. The store was crowded with 16 customers who were unaware during the swift heist. detectives searched the area but found no clue. Morris described the bandit as 20s, well dressed, gray slouch hat, and about 5 feet 9 inches. The safe remained locked and most receipts were in currency, limiting the loot to the register funds.

George Morrin Clarence “Saunders West Commerce Street Morris Norris Saturtes

Border Gambling Ordered Stopped Along the Border

Border gambling is to be stopped in Mexican towns along the United States border under a presidential decree. The Mexican military has been instructed to enforce the order. General Juan A. Almazan, commander of the Sixth Division of the Mexican army, is coordinating enforcement from Nuevo Laredo after visiting several border points.

Brownsville United States Décres Juan A. Almazan Almasan Mazican Nuevo Fiaredo

Radio Trust Monopolies Move to Dominate Media, Says Hearst

William Randolph Hearst argues that the Sherman anti trust law has been eroded by big interstate corporations. He singles out the Radio Corporation of America for pushing into theaters and mov ies, threatening competition. Hearst calls for an interstate commission to curb monopolies and criticizes Republican governance for failing to protect the public. He endorses a Progressive Democratic shift to elect a new national government.

Radio Corporation of America Gotte Radio Corporation Leon J. Rubenstein Hiram Brown Los Angeles Times Paramount Warner Brothers First National Company Vitagraph Comany Poe Rubenstein Rubinstein Captain Kidds Telephone Trust Power Trust Vanderbilt Huntington Interstate Commerce Commission The Cousens Senate Washington Progressive-Democratic Alliance United States William Randolph Hearst

Texas Patronage Probe Clashes Highlight Hearing

A three day probe into Texas patronage ends with clashes between Republican R B Creager and Senator Smith W Brookhart as hearings move to Dallas Monday. Witnesses accuse officials of duty failures and political pressure while Creager and associates receive numerous character testimonies amid sharp exchanges.

Texas R. B. Creager Smith W. Brookhart Senate Dallas Kennet D. McKellar Tennessee John Dy. Wartman Roy Campbell A. R. Bahn Cressler Creager Harry AL. Wurzbach Senator Brookhart Republican T. B. Baker Baker Corporation Ed A. Kifer San Antonio Public Service Company John Boyle XN. H. White 2. D. Booner L. W. Lipscomb Lane Taylor Claude Birkhead Creater Create Sa Henal Brownsville Broosbart Cameron County Birkherd

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