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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1929
Page
13
More than half of the $30,500 goal for the Y A drive was pledged Thursday as 250 workers contributed to reach $4,882 by Wednesday noon. The three day drive aimed for $14,917. many people were paid November 2 and have excess funds to spend in the coming days.
In Warsaw on November 7 Morris Baskin a naturalized American from Warsaw near here allegedly married 31 Polish women in two years. Police stopped the ceremony as he prepared for a 62nd wedding. He faces evasion of immigration laws after it emerged he acted as proxy for the brides in America.
About 500 representatives from women's clubs and the Manufacturers' Association attended the Made in San Antonio banquet at the Gunter hotel. The event highlighted women’s role in supporting local manufacturing and the city’s economy, with speeches urging continued patronage of locally produced goods.
A state board release shows Ward's Cost to the State totaling 32 238 for September 1929. Texas institutions including Rusk State Hospital fed 1324 inmates with the lowest per capita cost. Oaksbad Tuberculosis Sanitarium logged the highest. There are 2220 employees averaging 50 dollars monthly, with total current fund expenditures at 555 227 and local funds 22 550.
Presidents and representatives of the University of Texas and state colleges urged Governor Moody to call a special session in January and submit emergency appropriations. The governor asked for a statement detailing the urgent needs that require funds to be provided and disbursed promptly.
The world's largest steam shovel, capable of moving a large automobile to the top of a seven story building, went into service today before several hundred guests. It forms part of the coal stripping apparatus at the Fidelity mine of the United Electrical Coal Company.
Cincinnati November 1. Hert Buckles former state treasurer heads toward federal prison in Atlanta after surrendering himself to begin a two and a half year sentence for conspiracy in bootlegging. He departed last night and chose to begin serving a second term after election.
Sir Oswald Moseley a wealthy young Labor MP pictured with his wife Lady Moseley fuels talk he could succeed Sir Esme Howard as Britain’s ambassador to the United States. The possibility underscores shifting ties between UK politics and diplomacy amid postwar debates.
J T Morgan earned the top ribbon at Nassau County Art Society show presenting a model raiser. The display won the blue ribbon for size and craftsmanship at the local exhibition in Glen Cove.
The Baylor college eighth poetry contest will begin December 13 and run through December 14. John M Sjolander will present the judge’s cup and a signed copy of Sluck Loppiva. First prize is an autographed copy of Sluck Loppiva, second prize a copy of Lym Silks, and the top prize an autographed edition of Voices of the Southwest. Entrants include Catherine Witmer Reva Herman Jeigabells Wowllber Rowling Feel A. S. Dea Crowbiiy Dorothy Evins Le Clary Stills Griz zl Brows Elizabeth Jacobs and Alice North.
New Orleans police under Superintendent Theatore A. Ray dispatch three squads of detectives to curb dynamiting of street cars and other urban disruption tied to the mayor and city council efforts. The drive follows ongoing concerns about crime and public safety as officials seek swift action.
Overtaxed nerves trigger headaches back aches and other pains including neuralgic and rheumatic discomfort. Capuiline promises fast relief without opiates and with no stomach upset. Used for over 30 years it claims to bring comfort to millions. Sold at drug stores in 600 and larger sizes.
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