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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1929
Page
1
A scrambled mosaic references Arthur Brisbane and officials like Stimson and Moorer, noting battles over Prohibition, government authority, and public morality. It mentions giant stakes in aviation and finance, including United Aircraft, Lehman Brothers, and a $100 million push, with leaders and parties shaping policy and industry.
Asvilton Thiddon, editor of The magazine, exposes a web of organized crime, big finance, and government influence. The piece details illegal lending, inflated profits, and control over markets, naming key figures and alleged schemes with a harsh critique of journalism ethics.
Ethel Barrymore contracts flu forcing a postponement of her Mar engagement in New York where the company plans to stage the play Phedi Ot and other performances. Rathel Tarren and Jafar are listed among cast members as the show resumes.
A garbled weather notice describes unsettled conditions along the coast with cooler air moving in from the north and west. It mentions a windy trend, generally colder temperatures, and a damp, temperate stillness around the shoreline amid low confidence in exact forecasts.
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Major Moseley is praised for halting a cross border intervention near Tyr Pase, staving off a night assault by Mexican bands. U.S. military police under Major Ewing Thawaxon maintain calm and enforce law as thousands of Americans in the border city await clarity on the situation.
Acelight drops in temperatures expected to a Saturday night low around 60 degrees with partly cloudy skies and light easterly winds. The report notes a brief cool spell before a return to milder conditions, with Saturday morning low near 60 at one station and similar readings elsewhere.
Washington reports President Hoover names former Montana Governor Joseph M Dixon as undersecretary of the interior. David S Ingalls of Cleveland is named assistant secretary of the navy in charge of aviation, with KC Finney remaining assistant secretary of the interior and transitioning to solicitor of the interior department.
The League of Nations council today officially adopted a resolution to facilitate United States access to the world court. Bir Ansten Chamberlain is noted in connection with the action as the plan moves toward U.S. participation in the court.
Orleans market brief shows cotton quotations with New Orleans tone and dates. Prices move between 20.31 and 20.8 for near contracts, reflecting loadings and weather factors. Market participants monitor the July delivery date and October activity as prices adjust.
Congressman Warzhaeh, indicted by a federal grand jury in Warn, is expected to be arrested Saturday in his office as warrants for alleged corrupt practices violations circulate. Federal District Attorney Tom V W. Maren said indictments were revealed last week and Warzhaeh would likely not issue a public statement. The case involves deputy marshal Fleet White and has drawn attention from press and officials as the congressman faces formal charges and anticipated arrest.
Crownsville inaugurates air rail service linking the city with the United States via a route over Hidalgo and Vera Cruz. Col. Charles Lintighgh, injured in transit, rode the first flight while Mexican aviation officials and government aides accompanied the companion plane on a mission to Brownessle with plans for further cross border connections.
A chaotic spring event in Gonzales escalated into a large fight with about forty participants. The melee involved improvised weapons including rocks and pistols leading to multiple arrests and ongoing investigations. Local authorities vow to pursue charges and restore order at future gatherings.
The 1929 plan includes eight new cruisers as Britain expands naval capabilities. The announcement outlines proposed ships, costs, and deployment aims amid broader defense priorities. Details appear fragmentary, with references to ship classes, construction timelines, and financing considerations.
A Moscow-like agency in Austin denies a Missouri Pacific permit for a new bus line. The proposed route would serve Navasota and Crockett with a dispatcher and commission involvement noted. The decision cites regulatory considerations and outlines next steps for appeal and filing dates.
In Paris Marshal Foch showed marked improvement while visiting. Officials reported the situation stabilizing and the admission to further treatment limited to the day, with hopes for continued recovery.
Tarero reports banker M. W. Bron dies suddenly at home of heart disease in the morning. Funeral arrangements and burial plans are to be announced. Other notes mention Ale Mrennan and local business matters amid the loss.
An chaotic English-fluent but garbled dispatch describes an immense force massing in a northern region, led by Exprecident and a former minister, with references to coastal defenses, multiple factions, and calls for aerial and ground operations. The passage mentions Mexican politics, foreign aid, and looming military actions involving American, Mexican, and foreign units.
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