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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1929
Page
1
A fragment from a 1910s feature column by Arthur Brisbane reappears in a clipped form, hinting at social commentary and opinion style of the era. The readable line suggests a syndicated feature with provincial tone and period voice.
A fragmented column mixes US British finance, Hoover oil policy, and American reactions. It mentions United States capital not wanted in England, investor attitudes, and past debt settlements, with reflections on Thomas W. Candler and his funeral details, closing with a Michigan Central anyance note and a continued column cue.
In an exclusive interview, John D. Rockefeller speaks of finding happiness at age 83, noting good health, lively heart, and many friends. He reflects on blessings and contentment, then greets golf at Ormond Beach with a personal touch, giving a child a dime and engaging with spectators before a charity round.
A woman riding in a car rear-ended a truck loaded with steel beams near Fort Wore. Her left arm was severed below the ribcage. Alfred Meadows, age 13, who was acting mayor during Boys Week, is recovering in hospital from injuries described as serious after a separate incident involving an ice pick and a stump site cup.
After sufficient rainfall to start spring vegetables San Antonio and vicinity will enjoy pleasant mornings for the next day or two. J I Jarboe of the Weather Bureau says low around 50 degrees Thursday night and a high near 78 Friday with partial cloudiness and light winds.
Republican women from Texite county gather at the St. Anthony Hotel at 2 30 p m for a meeting led by Mrs I R Buller president A general discussion will cover nomination interests and related topics with local party members in attendance at the hotel gathering
Fragmentary weather notes describe cooler conditions with northerly flow over the northern area and variable cloudiness. Mention of sleet like precipitation possible and unsettled midweek pattern.
Col Charles A Lindbergh and fiancée Miss Aime Spencer Morrow ended their visit in Mexico City. Lindbergh declined to reveal his route home, sparking speculation he may fly via Brownsville Texas. The trip followed his crash absence and public prominence after the Atlantic flight.
Persistent reports that Charles Hughes may head the wartime enforcement board have gained credence. The former operator of state will stay in Washington tonight, with plans to join the commission at the White House.
The Baylor college Chorale of Baylor College will perform in San Antonio on March 16 and 17 under the direction of Arthur Fagay-Coln. Miss Nevin Somaan of San Antonio is a member of the club.
Public airing of old marital troubles between Tames A. Stina Stillman and wife Anne' VW. Stillman moves today in court as banker's attorneys argue a motion in the 800,000 claim tied to Brill' man by Bree Heaavais. Lodinn named as corcapomlone in divorce suit.
The Forty first Texas Legislature nears final adjournment with the session likely to end near midnight. Lawmakers face limited time to finish bills including an automobile registration fee measure. debate centers on a constraint limiting local counties to retain 200,000 instead of 300,000. fate hinges on a Senate amendment and House action.
Brigadier General Frank A McCoy will take command at Fort Sam Houston, relieving Brigadier General A T Bowley, who is ordered to Washington April 20 to join the War Department. McCoy, formerly in charge of the Third Division at Fort Sam, becomes the American member of the Polman-Paranonymy conciliation commission and is not expected to report here until its work completes. He previously led the American liaison mission in Nicaragua during last year’s national elections.
WASHINGTON March 14 Treasury officials report rising tax receipts from all regions. Secretary Mellon says there is not only no deficit for the fiscal year 192N but a substantial surplus is expected, with revenues pouring into the treasury vaults.
A resident reported to police that a robbery occurred Wednesday night at a patio area. The incident involved a bandit who assaulted the victim and fled with items, with details about the suspects and exact location given as a neighborhood street and nearby venues.
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