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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1929

Page

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Wall Street Turmoil and Senate Tariff Debate Pace

A chaotic Wall Street scene described with references to a tariff bill stalled by the Senate and President Maover’s critique of slow action. The piece mentions stock price deflation, Rockefeller and Baker figures, and MetLife’s F F Beker defending insurance stability amid market jitters. It notes bankers, brokers, and customers adjusting to crumbling crumb-like gains as headlines warn of ongoing economic strain.

F. F. Beker Metropolitan Life Wall Street Impowine New York Neaerest

Weather Summary and Flying Conditions Across Regions

The report outlines mostly cloudy to partly cloudy conditions with light to moderate winds across several regions. It notes showers in some inland areas, warmer Saturday night into Sunday, and variable conditions near the West Train with overall warmer Sunday forecasts. It includes city temperatures and flight details such as freezing levels and ground winds across multiple states, warning of scattered restricted visibility and wind patterns affecting aviation.

Chicaro Denver Vale Dra Bolnes North Oklahoma Medea Cain Theseain

Murder charge in duck hunt shooting near Adkins

Charles S. Sanders is charged with murder over the fatal shooting of Grover Raher during a duck hunting trip near Adkins on Friday. Sanders says Raher attacked him with a knife and he acted in self defense.

Charles S. Sanders Grover Raher Adkins Raher

Murder Charge After Draven Knife Fight Near San Antonio

In a case near Ruth erland Springs Road a man identified as Robert Sanders shot during an argument. Witness Ed Cornell said Sanders and another man were hunting with friends from a duck party. Sanders, Cornett, and others were questioned and released. Robert Sanders remained held on a 1500 bond as the case goes to trial.

Charles Sandeve Hedges Street W. W. McCrory William Schlesinger Perenkce Mtr Foritey Hood Belf-defrose Stere Johu F. Onion the Nenee Rober Hahor Sanders Ed Cornell Bates San Antonio Rutherland Springs Roker Cornett Alfonin Tancho Hem Treher Totertos Green

Cloudy Showers Forecast For San Antonio Weekend

A disrupted forecast reports cloudy unsettled weather with showers for San Antonio through Saturday night and into Saturday morning. Partial cloudiness returns with moderate northerly winds and low temperatures around 11 degrees, with small chances of light precipitation.

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Man Hankering to Fight Policeman Fined by Watson

In a corporation court case, Teonach Arron was fined for drunkenness after an arrest in the 200 block of South Santa Rosa. He challenged police officer L Simpson, claiming his brother-in-law was a sergeant, and vowed to fight the officer regardless of cost. Judge Dore Watson imposed a $10 fine.

Teonach Arron Corporation Court L. Simpson South Santa Tose Agende Accon Tatrolman Simpeon Central Police Station

Hearst Wilkins Party Sets Sail for Falkland Expedition

Montevideo Uruguay November 2 UPI Conthin Sir George Tibet Wil king, British Antarctic explorer, departed last night aboard the Whater Melville for the Falkland Islands where he will begin his current expedition into Antarctica. He is accompanied by engineer Orval Vorter aviators Walker Cramer and Al Chessman and radio operator Viggo Holt.

Montevided Uruguay UPI George Tibet Wilking Whater Melville Falkland Islands Antarctica WIS Orval Vorter Walker Cramer al Chessman Viggo Holt

Quadruplets Born in Beaumont Home

Beaumont on November 2 reports quadruplets born to Mrs. Ibilio Perricone, expanding her family from five to nine. New members Vincen Donald Antonio and Tirano join a 32 year old mother. no prior quadruplets in either Perricone family.

Guggenheim Finds Adequate Ventilation For Air Transport

AMWORK reports a bulletin from the Guggenheim foundation on air transport efficiency. It notes five percent of passengers experience airsickness and stresses the importance of proper ventilation and radio setup to prevent discomfort during flight.

Amwork Airrick- Rees Guggeneheim Foundation

Seeligson Flays S A Jury In Rum Probe

Texas jurist Seeligson hurled sharp questions at a jury in a rambling murder case in Weatherford. Judge Hamilton testified about a gun battle tied to a 21 year old Walton and his wife Theresa, revealing tense moments before a fatal shooting. The testimony traced hints of jealousy and threats as courtroom drama unfolded.

Weatherford Texas Nervois H. Hamilton Inlaw Tom Walton Jr Hamilton Amarillo Finnaiston Walton Theresa Hamilton Ward Jie Ine Gartenr Harry G. Hendricks Avrilia Sandy Texas Supreme Court Commission of Appeals Varmilion Lionhead Whighead WW. Hood Yogonse Will & Law Brain Hood Haytor University Urann Layodlon Mamilton Mrs. Hamilton Abe Wallan Austin

Miss Pat Has Thrills Galore

A promotional blurb for Miss Pat by Eleanore Meherin touts a dramatic romance about Miss Pat racing the heavens in a tower scene and a mud swoop that stirs heart strings. The piece hails Meherin as America's top creator of popular heroines and previews the next installment in the Dighton Monday issue.

Horiuus Fidite Theovah Eleanore Meherin Skien America Pat

Norfleet Sued by Dancer Over Movie Scam in New York

Norfleet, famed Texas detective who hunted bunco men, faces a 4000 dollar damage suit filed by dancer Jackie Dunn. She alleges he hired her for 125 dollars weekly for a film role tied to his crackdown on the Jim Furey gang. After two weeks, production halted and she was unpaid.

New York Norfleet Bunco Jackie Dunn Jim Furey Fermion Ik Bee Swindlera Ake Noorfleet Westeras Seareti Ciliza Denver California Florida

Weather Foretold by Electricity In Budapest

Professor Mmierich Szarrasy in Budapest claims to forecast weather hours in advance with 9 of 100 accuracy by measuring atmospheric electricity. His method arose from experiments on electricity linked to prolonging plant use.

Budapest Mmierich Szarrasy Telgan

Identity of man believed to be carpenter falls in elevator shaft

A man, likely a carpenter, died after his foot slipped in an elevator shaft at the Alano National bank building on Commerce street. The body was recovered from the bottom of the shaft. clothing bore the name FLEL Dynker, and Pen Gorkdorf removed the body as contractors review records to identify him.

A. May Alano National Bank Commerce Street Pen Gorkdorf Lin Flel Dynker

Airplane Death Valued at Five Thousand francs Paris

Paris reports tentative compensation of 5000 francs for deaths in an airplane accident under a cons tanton adopted by 13 European covenants. The measure fixes damages across involved nations, signaling harmonized aviation loss payouts.

Paris

Dry officer found guilty of manslaughter in raid

In Chandler Osene Lowery, a Pottawatomie County farmer, was killed during an Independence Day liquor raid. Deputy Obla Jel Harris, a prohibition enforcement officer, was convicted by a district court jury of first degree manslaughter for Lowery's death.

Vote on Bingham Censure Monday

Washington reports that leaders will defer consideration of a censure resolution against Senator Bingham a Republican from Connecticut and Senator Norris a Republican from Nebraska as the Senate weighs how to proceed with the measure and timing.

Bingham Washington, D.C LPI Senator Bingham Connectic King Senptnr Norris Nebraska Rave

Bulgars Flock to Well of Old Ruler

In Sofia on November 2 thousands of Bulgarians gathered at the well area once linked to Simeon the Great. The rediscovered spring drew crowds seeking a drink said to impart indomitable strength while tradition ties the water to the ancient emperor.

Sofia Sae Simeon

S A Fireman Killed In Floresville Auto Wreck

F J Bell a 27 year old Fireman at Station 1 died in a Floresville wreck while on a Gulf coast trip with family. Four others injured including his wife and three year old daughter Virginia along with his mother and father in law. The car left the highway and plunged down a embankment near Corpus Christi.

F.C. Bell San Antonin Tier Corpus Chieti Road F. J. Bell Dorado Street Noyatitoa Street Saintany Gulf Coast Vloresville Alive Bell Virginia Mere Teella Bell Bell

Cotton steadies with March at 18.27 cents

The market reports cotton futures with March at 18.27 cents, noting slight steadying as trading items reference December and nearby values. The dispatch from New Orleans cites ongoing price levels and market activity for the commodity.

Orleans

Failure of Body Told by District Attorney

Evidence presented to a grand jury in Ninety Fourth District indicates indictments could have been returned for liquor law violations. Limar Seeligson, district attorney, said three murder indictments were returned but names were not released, and a state wide liquor ring investigation is ongoing with federal involvement expected.

Addiional Lynn Stephens Limar Seeligson Miege and Jury Charles Slevena Frnding State Attorney General's Department Galloway Calhoun Sovligrou Charles Stesenscamt Diquer Japan Stephens Evi Hoye Grow Wold Dare Indietovenee Ancovereil Inex

Secretary of Rail Body Lee Dies in Cleveland

Lee, long-time secretary of the national rail body, died in Cleveland this morning after a brief illness. The veteran official, also known for work with Archer Hood and other railroad committees, was 58. He served from the early 1990s and led several safety and timetable reform efforts. The organization plans a Wednesday memorial service in Cleveland.

Lee Rail Cleveland Tiami Dre Archer Hood

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