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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1929

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Phone Girl's Story at Hamilton Plea Sparks Trial

Hamilton defense focus on a divorce call and threats as Brookhart details bankers’ drinks and a murder in Amarillo. Testimony includes a long distance call overheard about Theresa, Walton Jr. s murder motive, and a handwriting/ink expert challenging prior letters. Trial nears closing arguments as rebuttal witnesses continue.

Hamilton Brookhart Weatherford Fou Dui Tom Walton Jr O Strath Amarillo KR. H. Tamilton Daklas Mary Weight R. H. Mamilton Dallas Tow Theresa Atzenrold Walton University of Pesos Lom Wre Miss Wrielet Bamillon Cass Vetters Hamion Will Luterr Wraver St. FE Underwood Counse

Today 12 States Elect. Where Were the Buyers

Arthur Brisbane reports on national elections and market activity amid a period of partisan shocks. Virginia faces a potential shift in governance while Kentucky drift toward Republican gains and New York sees unlikely GOP congressional bids. Financial data show rising government bonds and high corporate incomes amid wartime style speculation. John E Madden noted for notable horse breeding interests dies, page 2.

Lobby Probe Reveals Donors to Taxpayers' League

Senate lobby committee questioned J A Arnold linked to the Taxpayers' League amid disclosures of contributor funds from Armour Chicago Dillabury Prone Mills Kansas Power and Light Kansas City Stock Yards Los Angeles Brewing Puget Sound Power and Light Nash Motor United States Slaying Card and more. Arnold said the railroads should contribute to the Thrift League and that the group “gets money wherever we can” while details of a Texas produced slate and payments to Myrick Darden were revealed.

Washington, D.C CIA American ‘Taxpayers’ League Senate J. A. Arnold Taxpayers’ League Southern Tariff Association Armour Company of Chicago Lee Association Mills Kansas Oy Power and Light Company Kansas City Stockyards Company Imnine Mepublica Wisconsin Milready Arnold Ax Association Thrift League Rolas Wayr Borls Blaine Arnald Association Records Texas Bining Yarce Menge W. E. Myrick Ida Darden Myrick Blause Meuse Arif Darden Meuse Wa South Carolina California Florida Slynne Wicconsin Blyine Wittesa Art Win

Kelly Flier Narrow Escape in Plane Crash

Pilot A D Nawyer, Kelly field, escaped unharmed after a Neystour bomber stalled one of two motors at about 600 feet. The craft plunged into mesquite brush west of the field, tearing the plane apart while the pilot was not injured.

Kelly Flier A.D. Nawyer Kelly Field Weath Dawyer

Seek Ape Man in Death of Artist

In Los Angeles on November 5 police pursued a suspect described as apelike after the murder of recluse artist Mies Frances I Kudner at her Sawtelle home last Saturday. Clues include a burned cigar butt a bloody hatchet and fragments of lettuce from an unfinished meal.

Tos Angeles Calif UUIS Mies Frances I. Kudner Sawtelle

Christmas Savings Smaller This Year in Chicago Banks

The Tribune reports a Chicago area bank survey showing Christmas savings are down versus the past three years. The survey tallies indicate fewer deposits and tighter holiday funds among residents and suburban banks, with total Christmas savings declining from prior years.

Chicago the Tribune

First Barbers Exam Set for December in Austin

The state board of barber examiners announced from Austin that the first examination of barbers under the barbering law will be held on December 2. The board met to finalize the arrangements and inform examiners statewide.

Austin State Board of Barber Examiners Todas

Italian Prince to Marry in January

Rome reports Crown Prince Humbert and Belgian Princess Marie Yore have fixed their wedding for the first fortnight of January. Pepato Vi Roma confirms the couple’s engagement and official dates.

Rome Pepato Vi Roma Pringy Humbert Marie Yore Belgium

$5000 Waits Man on Wedding Day

NEW YORK November 4. If and when he marries Jonand McFarl, he will receive 8000 from his father's estate. The will directs the money be held in trust by other children.

New. York Mackied Jonand McFarl

Love and a Crime Stir Chicago Newsroom

Chicago reports a troubling tale of a jealous suitor, a would‑be lover named Joop Moocwalker, and a failed romance ending in attempted crime. A Mrs Charlotte La May, a pretty divorcee, becomes central as police probe the strange disturbance at a Washington Park hospital.

Chicago Joop Moocwalker Awife Charlotte la May Dheck Polica Washington Pariospital Ming

Youth Hangs Himself In Tulsa Key Case

Chandler Okla Nov 5 Fearful lest he face the electric chair Ted Gole 17 of Tulsa was jailed for robbery while Fred Davis 24 held for a Bank of Kendrick robbery hanged himself with a knotted handkerchief string at Lincoln county jail. Davis captured Oct 16 after a running gun fight with about 10 shots fired. He had voiced grim thoughts after the death sentence imposed on Cole for a gun robbery during a hold up in which no shots were fired. Davis was wounded by four shots in the posse pursuit but later arrested in a Bristow rooming house. He was taken to McAlester for safekeeping then brought back for a preliminary hearing which he waived.

Chandler Okla Ted Gole Tulsa Fred Davis Lincola County Bank of Kendrick Sheri Davis Jurge Sanl Xager Tulse Cole TE Cole Bristow McAlester Esterday

Moonshiners surrender after extended law campaign ends

In Tuscutta County courthouse, men identifying as moonshiners presented papers and surrendered, declaring they are through with the enforcement drive that has been ongoing in the area for several weeks. Authorities seized stills and paraphernalia as part of the crackdown.

Tuscumbta

Senator Brookhart Recalls Wall Street Dinner Invite

The dinner in Washington featured Senator Brookhart recounting an invitation from Walter Fahy, with names like Norris and La Follette cited. Brookhart described guests and reactions, noting others who helped themselves to masks and liquor while some, including Senator Smoor and Geeting, abstained, and a discussion on railroad consolidation arose.

Washington B.C Wall Street Senate Smith Willman Brookhart Iawa Otta Kahn Th. Wi. Loomis Morgan Company Walter J. Fahy Brookhart Norris LaFolette Regention Room Brookhart Pnb Smoor Geeting Tley Thomas Callen Tronkhart Phice LaFollette Senator Thomas Idaho Brickhart Thomas Kahn Brookhall

Accused Ditka Carver Charged With Murder

An accused individual named Ditka Carver faces murder charges as details emerged today. The report notes involvement of a person or party named Bexarton and mentions an alleged injury or infliction, with the claim that Lareilo was affected. Further authoritative detail was not disclosed.

Ditka Carver Tong Bexartons Stable Fing Hee Ae Lareilo

MacDonald Lauds Hoover Senate for Candor of Speech

Prime Minister MacDonald lauds President Hoover, the cabinet, the Senate and U.S. representatives for a candid, frank exchange during his recent trip. He notes the warm welcome, genuine friendship, and open discussion of colonies, with straightforward talk on various issues.

MacDonald Hoover Senate London BracDonald House of Commons United States

Mead Resigns as Texas Prison System Head

Houston November report states Saye Fv Mead, general manager of the Texas prison system, resigned today. The state prison board accepted the resignation with regret, thanking Mead for his valuable services.

Mead Houston Texas Prtison System Boand Ressina

Heart Balm Suit Nets Girl $25,000 in Chicago

In Chicago a heart balm suit awarded $25,000 to Ann Livingston of Paris Oklahoma reveals she had already received about $20,000 from a previous alleged donor. The case centers on Franklin Hardinge, a wealthy farmer, with new details disclosed today.

Chicago Ann Livingston Paris Okla Beuuty Franklin Hardinge

Staten Island Free From Crime in Grand Jury Report

NEW YORK Nov 5 Staten Island one of the five boroughs appears crime free. A new grand jury report notes the island shows no criminal cases or major acts of lawbreaking, indicating a calm local scene despite citywide concerns.

Staten Island New York Mary Island

Lucio Blanco Killing Indictment Beats Texas Officer

Duke Carper and Duke Carver, veteran peace officers, face murder indictments in the Forty ninth District Court at Laredo over the 1922 death of Gen Lucio Blanco. A habeas corpus bid for Carver is noted as a guard transfers him to Carel. The case, tied to a alleged frame up claim, sparks cross border tensions and questions of political influence.

Duke Carper Len Anstonic Laredo Casody Meowly W. Speer Id. A. N. Flores & Answer Marrer Forty-ninth Distriet Court Liege Carser Alfonso Newton Jr A. J. Coniren Webb County Dave Watson Carver Duke Carver San Antonio Sind Forty -Ninth Carel P Moriter Lucio Blanco Corser Corporation Court

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