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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1929

Page

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Girl Takes Tan For Fatih Weatherford Trial

Weatherford Texas November 17 witnesses testified about threats made by Tom Walton against his father in law Hamilton before a fatal shooting. University of Texas and Amarillo connections emerged as several women from Gaia Pai Bela testified Walton vowed to kill Hamilton and Theresa. Witnesses described Walton’s anger over not seeing Theresa during her hospital stay and indicated plans to remove rivals to the marriage. The jury heard from friends, relatives, and political figures about the threat events and Walton’s behavior surrounding the case.

Weatherford Tom Walton RL 1 Hamilton Tie Walton Noom Weatherworl Texas Tom Walton Jr University of Tewas Amarillo Gaia Pai Bela Dhe Texae Entreme Court Austin Janet Caner Dallae Deels Staup Amine Ber Vaileon Cherisa Itahoma Gem Heman Mins Carter Alice Piersin Hio Sriloesses Theresa Welen W. A. Keeling Lexus Art Warth W. A. Banger Atnte Hal Lattimore Jimige Ramilton Saylor University Abep Mamilton Thuy Jenel Carter Dallas Helena Therena Horie Wreton Dre

Pacific Coast Steel Merger Shapes Industry Era

Historic move sees United States Steel purchase of Columbia company, expanding annual capacity to 340,000 grimylors and shifting production from Atlantic to Pacific. Myron G. Taylor and Farrell will lead a unified effort to produce steel via electricity, reducing overhead and reorienting toward market demand on the West Coast.

Neha United States Steel Casper Lion Humbin Steel Corporation Piggeat Orgunitention Pacific Coast Ttix California Pacific Alberto Columbia Company Steel Myron G. Taylor Farrell Utah Ara United States Columbia River

Judge Postpones Giving Pantages Attack Sentence

In Los Angeles on November 1 Alexander Pantages faced postponement of his sentence for attacking Eunice Wringle. Trial Judge Chirltia W. Fricke granted the continuance to November 7 at the request of Pantages's attorneys. Pantages appeared in court in handcuffs as his aunt-in-law, Mrs. Livermore Mendenhall, wept and watched him return to jail after a brief session.

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Murder Trial of Agent Progresses

In Oklahoma a murder trial resumes with Jeff Harris facing a murder charge for killing Oscar Lowrey during a Fourth of July raid. Harris, a federal agent, stakes his defense on his own account of the shooting, declining to call other major witnesses.

Cnandlel Oka Nemey Stere Jeff Harris Fedlern Dry Harris Oscar Lowrey Oklahoma

Hoover Lets Ohio Fill Its Vacancy

President Hoover will adhere to his handoff policy in nominating a successor to the late Senator from Ohio. A White House inquiry indicated Governor Cooper had not communicated with the president about the appointment, which was expected to come soon.

Washington, J. C Hoover Theodore J. [Efon Ohio Cooper

Soviet Airplane Begins World Tour to New York

The Russian plane Land of the Soviets left Ford Airport at HeRborn at 6 10 a m heading to New York on its world tour. The team had been delayed two days by bad weather but now plans to reach New York nonstop.

N. Y Detroit Ford Hearborn New York

Treasurer Jailed on Fraud Charges in Mich. Probe Led by Audit

WOENT Michigan reports Treasurer Jailed on suspected fraud as auditors search for embezzlement links. Bunnell Rowley, general revenue head, faces questioning while a special audit broadened today.

Woent Mich Fir— Housht Hin Xen Beg Bunnell Rowley Renner Generen Rinewnk

Chewing Gum Aids In Jail Break

In Saint Cloud Minnesota on November 1 inmates Hendricks and Len C Munibert escaped Stearns County Jail by chewing gum to dull the saws and cutting their way through two security bars. The jail, deemed escape proof for its steel cage, had housed them on bank robbery charges.

St, Cloud Minn Dur Hendricks Len C. Munibert Stearns County Lars Stearns

Night Auction Controversy Ends With City Hearing

A fragmented report notes an Orbio Night Auction at Moreton Street facing cancellation after mayor and city attorney disputed charges of mismanagement and fraud. Gomez testified the venue was well lit, while authorities cited lighting as aiding fraud. A retraction and plan to bar future night sales were proposed by Commissioner Paul Steffler. The city will convene at 10 a.m. Saturday to pass a likely ordinance restricting such auctions.

Sion Miliondei Wale Moreton Street Yar Weer CG. M. Chitmary Citicio Digest Cobba Dr Cobba Dr, City Attornee, Representing the City, and Truce Teaganlon Paul Steffler Av Cortez

Garner Again Target of Lobby at Wasuington

Fragmented OCR reveals a Senate lobby committee hearing where AL Renall and others testified on alleged influence aimed at swaying Congress. Questions focus on whispering friends and letters from White to Arnold referencing Garner and Watson. Page 12, Cal. 4.

Wasuington D. AL Renall Senate Lotay Uhat Congress Revald Geith Mssoviavins Racine Akes Walsh Win Wan Garner Tess Arnold Sith Garner House White Arnold Johnny U Relcher del Fio Veras Cluff Walsl Arnold Grnvmunly Arnelil Ty White Watson Cal

Hallett Prison Sentence for Ex-Secretary Fall

A corrupted plea and trial result in Albert Fall being sentenced to one year in prison and a $100,000 fine for accepting a bribe connected with the Teapot Dome affair. The judgment cited his poor health and recommended mercy, with an automatic stay pending appeal. The case marks a historic federal penalty against a cabinet officer.

Washington, D.C Albert Fi. Fall Interion Sas Robewy Rhel Unlivernia Oll Lk Ems Naval Reserve Rheer Bower Villa Uiez Devel Pall Fail Hin. Hoorever Distriet of Columbia Harry BF Sinclair Laplaiss Duatice Eitz Maximuy Fall

Sloan Stock Drop Surprises General Motors Leader

Alfred P. Sloan, president of General Motors, expressed surprise at a stock market drop. He said business conditions were sound and questioned the logic behind the recent declines, noting no clear reason for the actions affecting General Motors and other stocks.

New York Europe Alfred P. Sloaner General Motors Sloan

Pleasant Weather Forecast For 8.4 With Clear Skies

Meteorologist J A Jarhoc predicts pleasant weather with clear skies for San Antonio and vicinity for the next 26 hours. Light winds and rising temperatures expected Friday night. Freezing conditions possible in Pan Bande and Trost area, with a drop to around 2 degrees in North Lexie early Friday morning.

San Antonis J. A. Jarhoc Lexie Sin Antonio

Sarran and Wife Hospitalized Together

Thoth J. G. Saeenn and his wife are patients at Santa Roya hospital. Attendants reported Monday they were admitted together several days ago and it is expected Mee, Sarran will undergo an operation. Surgeons consider another operation but have not decided. Mrs Sarran reportedly undergoing a separate procedure and appearing to recover. Sarran returned from an international fire chiefs convention.

J. G. Saeenn Santa Roya Hosital Mrnday Mee Sarran Sarran Way Operatet Pom Ek,cently, and Appearer To Be Surfecing P

Farm Position Is Declared Stronger in November Report

The department of agriculture announced that in November the farm sector held a stronger position than a year ago due to lower production and higher prices. The briefnote cites improved conditions and indicates ongoing adjustments in output and market dynamics.

Wasttington. D. G Department of Agriculence

Minnesota Attorney General Pick Youngquist for Post

Washington November 1. GHG. A Youngquist attorney general of Minnesota has been selected by President Hir en to succeed Mire. Mabel Walkes Willebrand as assistant attorney general in charge of prohibition enforcement.

Youngquist Mabel

Hoover to Visit Rapidan Camp for Fishing Trip

President Hoover plans a weekend fishing trip to Rapidan Camp following a weather change that prompted the decision. The trip aims to unwind after active days in Washington.

Washington Hoover Kapitan River

Grand jury probes local crime as cases cited for murder

Assistant attorney general Galloway Cabonn began an investigation into local crime conditions Friday while a grand jury in the Ninety-fourth District court adjourned after examining the shooting of Ory Agent Charles Stevens two months earlier. The final report mentions possible murder charges for Martin Castleer Meg Clelvin Red Schenck and Tog Worle ta, with the next grand jury set for the Thirty-seventh District court. Authorities plan to pursue organized crime actions statewide as Calhoun faces reassignment and further investigations continue in geologic conditions here.

Galloway Cabonn Ninety-fourth Ory Charles Stevens Uwee Kilday Ruu Br Thes Grand Jors W. W. McCrory Fridey Steves Martin Castleer Meg Clelvin Red Fripor Stephrn Keaing

Fragmented Local Notice Points To Public Sale

A damaged newspaper notice provides partial readable details about a local sale action. The readable fragments mention a public sale and local officials, with missing specifics on date and participants.

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