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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1929
Page
1
Fragmented excerpts describe a New York scene with a $300,000 pearl necklace offered for $100,000 cash only, amid market turmoil and a security detail guarding a bear position. Mentions Rothschild and a League of Nations note on population, with continuation on page 3.
Judge BR. H. Hamilton, acquitted of slaying his son-in-law Tom Walton Jr., leaves Weatherford with family for Amarillo. He plans to reside in the Panhandle city and maintain his law firm. Trial crowds and witnesses filled Weatherford for 101 days, as a case had been postponed. Hamilton declared his conscience clear and said he was going home tomorrow.
Jarboe forecasts cloudy unsettled weather for the next 24 hours in San Antonio and vicinity with little temperature change and a minimum around four degrees. Southerly winds shift to northeast Friday as rain and snow move south toward the Panhandle. no extreme temperatures expected.
President Hoover proclaims Monday November 11 as Armistice Day to recall the high purposes for which the nation entered the world war. The proclamation designates the day for national observance and reflection.
The American steamer President Taft ran aground near Shanghai and then continued toward Mong Kong after discharging fuel air. Reported uninjured, the vessel floated off the bar where it had became stranded, enabling its voyage to proceed.
Senate Territories Committee Chairman Birgbao announced hearings on Philippine independence would be conducted by the committee in January. The statement was made in the Senate today in Washington D.C.
Fifteen rum running boats were seized on the Detroit River last night by authorities. Most were rowboats with one larger craft, and officers recovered beer and nearly 200 cases of whiskey. An arrest was made at the scene.
Strong buying support returned to the securities market as many leading issues snapped back from declines, with prices rebounding from initial losses to trade above yesterday's close. Early volume totaled over 5 million shares in New York trading as U.S. Steel revived from about 11.50 to 7.78, while a proposed merger risked derailing bank stocks and dampening sentiment.
Senator Tahnaon of California Kedag writes to President Hoover thanking him for the letter explaining an error in invitations. The mistake kept a minority of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee from receiving invitations to a White House honor for Ambassador Dawes.
In Nova Scotia a hunter named Charles Adams killed a man after mistaking him for a moose in a clump of alders. Adams fired when he saw an ax move, striking the victim in the heart. Adams collapsed and was hospitalized in Middleton. The victim was the father of several children.
A chase with HO blacks ended when detectives shot an automobile tire. H A Lee, 24, of 1423 West Tullwood avenue, was fined 20 pounds in Corporation court for negligent collision after resisting police at St Marys and Market. A second charge for stopping at a red signal was adjourned.
Two slight earthquake shocks of less than 30 seconds duration were felt in Hanford California at about 10 30 PM. No damage reported as tremors rattled windows and dishes in local homes and businesses. Local authorities issued no warnings and residents described the tremor as a light rolling shake.
Boise Idaho reports that Mount Borah, the state’s highest peak, will be named for Senator Borah. The article notes the proposal and the committee’s consideration of the commemorative naming.
In January the Southern Carb Association and the American Taxpayers League began planning to raise tariff barriers. By June they pressed senators as the Bonar bill moved to the Senate Finance Committee. J A Arnold, general manager, testified about these groups and their lobbying correspondence.
Bandits burglarized Point Texas, ten miles southeast of Greenville, hitting every major business except the bank last night. The post office was robbed of $104 from a safe. The bakery driver discovered the break in early today. police search ongoing.
William McAdoo, chairman of Southern SkiTinee, Incorporated, landed at Big Spring Airport in Texas while en route from Los Angeles to New York to promote a transcontinental air route. The arrival marks a step in the push to establish faster cross-country air service.
Toledo Ohio November 7 A Talph Zahnle 3% deputy marshal dies in a hospital from bullet wounds after being shot by a gang of rum runners.
Herbert F. Seawell of North Carolina was nominated by President Hoover to serve on the board of tax appeals in Washington D.C. The nomination marks a key appointment to the federal tax tribunal, reflecting ongoing discussions of tax policy and administration at the national level.
CHICAGO November report recounts a two and a half year old boy with a wind pipe obstruction. After two failed operations, preparations were made for a third in Philadelphia. A nurse then slapped the child on the back to dislodge the object, and the nerve dropped from the boy's mouth, ending the immediate crisis.
Senator Johnson of California sent a brief private reply to President Hoover acknowledging receipt of Hoover's explanation regarding why Californians were not invited to the White House dinner with Ambassador Dawes and other Senate Foreign Relations Committee members. The letter reportedly expressed appreciation for Hoover's note clarifying the mistake.
In Barbourville Kentucky a 40 year old mother of four, Mrs Jeanie Lee Walker, is elected sheriff of Knox County for four years. A Democrat running as an independent she won by a 266 vote majority. Knox is Governor Tom D Sampson's mountaintop county and typically Mormon in loyalties.
President Hoover directs the state department to invite all foreign governments to participate in the World’s Fair to be held in Chicago in 1993.
Rice M. Tilley an assistant attorney general and his mother were in San Antonio Thursday. The Plaga matter was discussed during the visit.
Webb County grand jury returns indictment charging Carver with the murder of General Lucio Blanco in 1922. Carver vows no statement and resumes duties as Precinct No 1 constable. Defense plans in San Antonio with attorney Spears, while accusation labeled political setup.
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