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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1929

Page

2

Mystery surrounds murder tied to Laredo and Blanco affair

The report details claims the killing of Maj. Homon Garcia Pedon and others linked to General Blanco’s raid and Mexican revolutionary tensions. Names include Antonio, Duke Carver, and Col. Ancélin Martinez, with families seeking truth across Laredo and San Antonio amid conflicting theories of American and Mexican involvement.

General Licio Antonio Man Duke Carver Laredo General Blanco Madison Street Marian Fuentes Blabeo Yalls Americ Miss Munranco Tohu Nile Lnredo

Parade to Honor Armistice Officers by 90th Division

The Ninetieth Division Organized Reserve Corps under Col David H Hiddle seeks full attendance of San Antonio reserve officers for Armistice Day ceremonies next Monday. Officers meet at the division office at 9 15 a m then march to the parade route with division colors and regular arms band. Officers not in the division may join the march and those from other cities attach to local units for parade duties.

San Antonio Ninetieth Division Organized Reserve Corps David H. Hiddle Ninetieth Binith-Loung Warst Peraile le Biareh

Air Mail Booth to Display at Exposition Grounds

The Southern Air Lines Company and the San Antonio post office will run a booth at the International Exposition grounds next week during the fall fair and race meet. Fred McCosnell, division manager, said air mail stamps will be sold and literature on air mail growth will be distributed, with talks touching on Blanco and Obregon era politics and the disputed burial of a Blanco family member in New Mexico.

Southern Air Lyeesport San Antonio

Drowning Search for Three Men at Aransas Bay

A duck hunting trip at Aransas Bay ends in tragedy as three men disappear after their boat capsizes near Fulton. Lin Brim and Cutford West drowned. Lieut James Flannery survived. Wings and boats scour area with planes aiding Wednesday search for Brim's body.

Aransas Bay Noo Wellmesley Joseph Bria Elmira Street Cutford West San Antonto Lin Utdr Fulton West Veo Lient James Flannery Brooksfield Hoewam Sucmo Brim LeRoy Hudson Crom Sodhfield Fort Sara Houston Nockport Brookefield B. FE. Sanders Bergrant Roy Fitzgerald Turmbay

Hoover Proclaims Thanksgiving Day for Nation in 1929

President Hoover issues a national Thanksgiving proclamation declaring November 28 as a day of rest and gratitude. He praises peace at home, abundant harvests, and prosperity for capital and labor, urging charitable sharing and worship across the country.

Washington, D. G United States of America Herbert Hoover United States Washington Kerbert Hoover Henry L. Stimson

Carver on Trial Over Laredo Bond Incident

In Laredo on June 7 1622 Carver faced indictment for allegedly killing Lucio Blanco with malice aforethought asserting a political frameup to block his run for county office. He denied guilt saying he would prove his innocence.

Laredo Eee Rio Grande Banteuffe General Bianco Carver Lucio Blanco Heanor Hamilton Beard Miss Plarence Jrondvick Namilton Tom Walton Smith and Wesson

Elephant May Get His Liberty at Brackenridge Park

Plans were floated to convert a park gravel pit into a natural age to house the elephants, including the famed Black Diamond. Commissioner Jacob Tubiela said a barless cage could be built for safer display, with costs around $1590. A giant aviary for birds was also proposed in the park.

Brackenridge Park Jacob Tubiela Mark Stubiani Hubleta Woolward Birde

Borglum to Confer on Theater Plans Strength in Sunkengarten

Gutzom Borghim promised the mayor and commissioners a conference on the open air theater project in Hrackenridge Park. Jacob Kuhinln, park commissioner, says Borglum will meet locals before departing for Europe on December 1 after drawing the plans.

Gutzom Borghim Sunkengarten Hrackenridge Park Jacob Kuhinln Torglum Buk Europe

Fire Station No 6 Accepted by City Officials

City officials accepted Fire Station No 6 on Wednesday morning, with plans to approve additional stations including Ben Russell Plane Way and others in the coming days. The articles note ongoing building inspections and acceptance steps for multiple stations.

Ben Russell Na Kan Tuena Vista Calaverar Concey Finnanan Inmmnunesd

Cannibalism, planes, and royal hunting in a chaotic ramble

The column rambles through fragmented items about cannibalism’s decline, a Russian government prank, and Chinese railroad strikes. It quips on aviation experiments by leaders, royal hunting in Africa with airplanes, and the ethics of shooting via air. It contrasts humane cages, animal mercy, and urban labor shifts.

Moscow New York Volun Girpinnes Tokia Fuus Sig Ting Wall Street Yatea Africa Enald

Man With Strange Complexion Sought by 8.4 Authorities

Watrun police chief Owen Kilday confronts a baffling missing person case. The search targets Mr. Yoke, who arrived in Texas 26 years ago seeking work, aided by a photo from when he was a child. Clues note speech impediment giving a Jewish-sounding tone and a habit of smoking, with reports of occasional facial hair.

Watrun Needles Owen Kilday Wernesday Scotland

Debate Limit on Tariff May Help Bill Get Through

Washington March 6 The Senate adopted a 20 minute limit for remarks on tariff amendments to hasten debate on the tariff bill. Early session showed the rule productive, with Republicans pressing amendments to the earthware and glassware schedules as the second group under review.

Washington Senate

Two More Census Officials Named for Texas District

Washington D C November officials for the forthcoming census were announced by the director Owen Mf. Tager of Plainview Texas for Funley Briscoe Castro hil ders Cal tle Boyd Foard Tiste Theil Wagsteman King Knox Lamb Moles Parworr Swisher countien William E. Talbot of Dallas for Collin and Dallas counties.

Washington, D. C Smans Adlilionsl Cenmun Renwus Inehusteels Owen Mf. Tager Plainview Texaa Funley Briscoe Castro Hilders Caltle Boyd Foard William E. Talbot Dallas Collin

Mayor Plans 9 or 3 Traffic Push Amid Police Debate

Maye M. Chambers revealed plans to add nine or three traffic officers by the tenth of the month while the mayor faces a split council. Judge Jutler Wtama from Carnaration court notes police expansion hinges on city approval, with motorcycle patrols rejected.

Maye M. Chambers SVR

Internal Injuries From Boy's Fall Reported

A fall involving Gene Stone at 220 Arrow Street Tuesday caused internal injuries not discovered until morning. The child was admitted to Robert Green Hospital in Winchester with injuries described as serious.

Rome Genes Stone Newan Robert Green Hospital

Federal jury told of aum party in Washington

Senator Beackhart told a federal grand jury about a Wall Street booze party in the capital claimed to involve national figures. Brockhart said he would reveal the full story, detailing whiskey covered by silver cups and the role of Walter Paley as broker. Several Republican senators were present, though none admitted drinking.

Washington Wall Street United States Wom Smith W. Beackhart Tews National Capitol Brockhart Grant Brookbert Senate Jowan Smoot Yate Eeye New Jersey

Walton Jury Hears Counsel In High Profile Trial

The trial session includes testimony from schoolmates and a handwriting expert challenged by the defense. Judge Carter delivers a lengthy charge to the jury outlining self defense and danger considerations as closing arguments loom under eight hours allotted for both sides.

Mamilton Weltnn Bin Walton Hamilton Welton J. F. Carter H. Cooper Amarillo Aperial Sim Shale Weatherford W. PB. Craven Parker County Atace Underwood Filward W. Thomerann O. BL Reeder Tt. I Grindstatt Angheen Carter Rea Janeer Mamillon Phot Walton

Suspected Marriage Sways Hamilton Trial Remarks

The defense paints a motive in the Hamilton case, arguing apparent marriage between Walton and Theresa influenced events. Testimony cites questions about Walton’s marital status and Hamilton’s knowledge, suggesting jealousy and family ties as driving factors. The closing plea urges jurors to impose the punishment the defendant deserves after a lengthy defense sequence.

Wlaima Finmilton Cooper Whethrrdowilton Walton Theresa Hamilton Firat of Neries Jeitern Mrn Hemilton Austin Gil Bmt Hoy Goofy Tommy Walton Tommy Tosh’ Walton Lemmy Walton

Rum Probe Delayed by San Antonio Grand Jury

The Thirty-seventh District court grand jury in San Antonio delayed start for a third day while jurors handle routine annual business. Witnesses were called, including Dutco ong, with focus adjusting to jail conditions and local crime studies. The eight week probe timing remains, per Ninety-fourth District report.

San Antonio W. 3. Anetaon Abs. H Eycoa Gee Petra Ubin Cavity Institutone Dutcoong Distaict Court

Private Brought by Plane to Fort Sam Houston

A wounded soldier was flown from Dryden to San Antonio in a Keltz field ambulance plane on Tuesday suffering from pneumonia. He was en route to recovery, with the emergency flight covering about five hours and a 500 mile distance along the Jount Strip. Sergeant Berner Wallnon and Maj. 0. Beaven accompanied the patient, who was taken to Fort Sam Houston Station Hospital.

Bred Bebel Dryden San Antonio Keltz Berner?Wallnon Beaven Helsel Fort Sam Houston

Commons Approves Overture to Soviet Russia

London November 6 core article reports Arthur Henderson foreign secretary in Premier MacDonald’s cabinet securing the approval of the House of Commons for resuming diplomatic relations with Soviet Russia. The move reflects ongoing British efforts to normalize ties with the Soviet state.

Commons London Arthur Henderson MacDoonch Russia House of Commecus

City Council Postpones Meeting to Tuesday

The city council decided to shift its next meeting from Monday to Tuesday due to Armistice Day. Announcement noted at city hall on Wednesday.

Cnunell Armistics

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