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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1929

Page

2

Armies Near Decisive Battlefield In Mexico War

Rebels reportedly routed by federal forces with prisoners taken. Zacatecas city supposedly occupied by federal troops with no resistance from rebel garrison. General Almazan allegedly joined the rebels amid government mobilization. Central reports say Escobar advances and plans to strike at Calles forces in Guanajuato.

Spain Zacateras Almazan Portes Gil Puredoat Saltil Boe Oabuils Luis Guilterez Iast Sundar E Portes Gil

Cat pursues ride home amid police call scene

Report describes a large cat near PW as Rayburn and others respond with officers and detectives. Children at home alone hear a noise, fear a burglar, call headquarters, and investigators locate a breaking-in threat at a nearby site.

PW. Rayburn 505 Machine Atenet Oro Rayburn Knack Dager

FORT BOUNDARY REINFORCEMENTS HELD AT BAY

Washington reports adequate patrol along the Mexican border prompts the War Department to refrain from sending reinforcements. About 9,000 troops, 572 officers, and 38 airplanes are deployed from Fort Brown to Fort Clark, with Major General Hitchcock overseeing border patrol and Camp Sam Laws noted as a major encampment.

Washington, D. C United States War Department War Tomes W. Good Summerall Barrer Aoms Fort Brown Brownsville Fort Rasecing California Fort Miss Port Clark Brg George van Worn Mosely Ie Boider William Sneckter Bishi Corph Fred Fark Sam Lawson Hart Sam Hoyaton San Annoly Wewling Mar Mit Con

Hoover names early cabinet appointees to kitchen cabinet

President Hoover announces first selections for his kitchen cabinet. Taylor Ingalls of Cleveland becomes under secretary of the navy in charge of air, and Joseph M. Dixon of Montana is named solicitor of interior, joining others including C. Nes, a former interior assistant secretary. Ingalls serves in Ohio legislature, Dixon was Kentucky governor at one time.

Washington, D.C Mowse Rodwr Mie Mounendabe Tayi Tngells Cleveland Sccttary Navy Wad Joseph M. Diaon Montana Aesiglin Secretars of Interior C. Nes Seeretacy Interior Department Ingalls Ohio Dixon Kennly Montnall Hoover

Jury Trial For Insane Sought In 3rd County That Year

In the March term a bill was introduced proposing a 20 day treatment and observation period in the county or state facility for persons deemed insane. Sponsored by Senglor Tau Towser and drafted by Eva Codiher Seniile, the measure aims to provide fair trial rights and prevent unnecessary confinement through insanity findings.

Senglor Tau Towser Eva Codiher Seniile Feng

Bleary OCR Brief Signals Military Growth and Economic Boom

Fragmentary text hints at military aviation expansion with plans for large scale air power and defense spending. Mentions 1,000,000 planes, bomb and missile readiness, and shifting procurement by May. References Locke Wank clearings, New York City, and multi‑billion weekly totals, suggesting a tense wartime economy and anticipated boom despite concerns.

Monney Locke Moreh

Juarez Quiet After Turmoil Resumes Amid Civil Strife

Reported unrest in Paso today as national rivals clash near the Rio Grande. Families mourn a casualty from a recent skirmish, while a bartender named Vedic Thanx of Augusta Ga is reported killed in a crossfire near St. Fort Tiptel amid the heat of the conflict.

Juarez Paso Mareh Suntez Tad Deéiarte Theater Armercian Duares Hartender Elray Imbal Nothe Tiptel

War department seeks surplus arms rail or sea route to Mexico

Washington March 9 officials weighed how to move surplus U S rifles and ammunition to the Mexican government President Hoover authorized Secretary of War to sell to Mexico any surplus munitions available The problem faced by Secretary Gale was transportation whether by land via northern routes or sea to avoid rebel strongholds and the need to secure permits for export to finance the effort through private vendors and military facilities

Washington, D.C Mersey Hoover Gaal Merles Kellogg Wriis

Mexico Holds 7 at Nogiles in Turbulent Report

A terse dispatch notes seven persons held in Nogales Mexico amid rebel activity and related investigations. It references a captured American and a Mexican subject, and mentions talks between Hangon of Loa Angelon and General Bop auez about the alleged Tecas captives and a missing brother.

Nogalee Honora Moreh Mexican Rede Due Tanro Elmee Hangon Loa Angelon Tomas Bopauez Tecas Henry Jtannon Das Anairles J. W. Feld Kritienhaubsect Hansen Tharduex Duenige

Fort Worth Rodeo In Progress With Diverse Events

Fort Worth Rodeo proceeds with a busy slate as cowboys and cowgirls perform in the North Mile arena. Competitors from the vanishing muzen exhibit skills in roping riding deer busting mule wrestling and other events while prominent leaders take part in the day’s rodeo program.

Fort Worth

Two Face Speedy Trial in Killings

A court records rapid preliminary action in a murder case involving defendants Brady Corman Siaren Tillin Fler and Antonio Chavez. The grand jury met and purportedly recommended proceeding under urgent conditions, with alleged witnesses and indictments pending in a Magan canory jail setting.

Brady Corman Siaren Tillin Flerrera Antonio Chavez Allepel Allen T. Murery Mabrys Ely Limite Mawin Therrérn Chavez Mesteans Ari Magan Canory Mteau

Rebels Anat Menico Cty Rebels Anat Menico Cty

In Sogalra Arizona Murel Mosieay Cormul Ignneies Vasquez reported advised that que d ren drive Im econy ure Nogales Sonora to begin immediately and a re capture by federal forces within far flags was predicted. Simultaneously at Nobel hentquartera in Nagoles Honora Cen Topete arrived to lead reinforcements for rebel efforts toward Mexiaa City with captures of Meaton City not later than April 1.

Sogalra Ariz Murel iHs Mosieay Cormul Ignneies Vasquez Quedren Econyure Nogales Sonora Nobel Hentquartera Nagoles Honora Cen Fonsto Topete Santa Ana Sarithy Mexiaa City Stebel Meaton City Mattegenta

Federal troops held in Mexico stir State Department concern

Washington dispatch reports a clash over 300 federal troops interned at Fort Bliss after rebels crossed the Rio Grande. The United States plans guidance from Kellogg on releasing Mexican rebels versus federal soldiers, amid fears of public safety and diplomatic precedent. Brig. Gen. George M. Morales faces questions over surrender and internment.

Valrerant Hay State Department Rabel Rio Grande El[uso Merican Mar Gei Carles Kellogg Caralrey San’ Antonio

Kerrville Bid For Vet War Convention Pivots On June Decision

Kerrville Texas invited to host the 130th convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. A telegram from the Kerrville Chamber of Commerce to department leader Col OB Fitzgerald prompted a reply indicating Kerrville’s bid would receive due consideration at the forthcoming department convention in Beaumont on June 23.

Kerrville Herrville Texas Department Veterans of Foreign Wars Beaumont Kerrville Rencher of Commerce OB. Fitzgerald Mra Amy Wallace

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