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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1929

Page

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End of the Hurricane and a Less Poiso us Whiskey

A fragmented 1910s style column notes stock trading volatility with 3.5 million shares vs 7 million and 10 million days earlier. It criticizes Senator Carter Glass for opposing a Federal Reserve, mentions government poisoned whiskey reducing deaths but harming temperance, and previews robotic gadgets and new telephone tech while cautioning against stock selling panic.

Erienus Carter Glass Federale Reserve Tham Senate Atork Sambling Federal Reserve

Cloudy with rain and cooler temperatures forecast

Weather notes show cloudy skies with possible rain Saturday night and Sunday with little temperature change. Minimum Saturday night around 40 degrees. Westerly winds along the coast, cooler on Sunday, with varying coastal conditions and occasional showers across the region.

AE de Mes Ban Antonio Yetolir Seturdar

Five Die in Gas Explosion at Elymia Factory

A gas filled room at the Tines Spring company in Elymia Ohio exploded killing five men and injuring four others believed fatally. Three victims identified as John Runle 38 Louis Hutcher 40 and Mike Swetep 60. A match lit cigarette touched off the blast sending a fireball hundreds of feet into the air and shattering the plant walls.

Elymia Ohio Tines Spring Company John Runle Louis Hutcher Mike Swetep W. H. Simpyon Louis Keyes

Oklahoma Robber Sentenced to 25 Years in Bank Raid

Mewarily, Okla. Floyd Dunncett, 42, formerly a suspect in the Tamar Colomale killings, was found guilty by a district court jury of robbery with firearms in a 1924 Uncas State Bank raid. He received twenty five years imprisonment.

Mewariry Okla Floyd Dnncett Uncas State Bank Here Denallyy

Senate recess proposal by Smoot for tariff revision timeline

Chairman Smoot of the finance committee outlined a plan in the Senate relay proposing a recess until November 20. During the interim a coalition of Democrats and Western Republicans would agree on a complete tariff revision program.

Washington Senate Smoot Finance Committee

Bandits seize American Franciscan Father in Nevada

Brigands claiming to be Communists capture Father Ulrich, a American Franciscan, at Wel-Yuerkow near Hankow, Nev. They demand ten thousand dollars ransom. Authorities seek to locate suspects and secure safe release of the priest.

Hankow Chios Nev Ulrich Wel- Yuerkow

Lowell warns aging men more prone to sin urges earlier college entry

Harvard University president Lawrence Lowell says the temptation to go to the devil increases with age. He advocates stricter entrance standards to colleges, arguing older students face greater moral risk and urging earlier entry into higher education.

Lowell New York Upi A. Lawrence Lowell Harvard University

Cotton Prices Put January at 17.44 Cents

New Orleans reports cotton price figures with January at 17.44 cents and March around 17.38 to 17.44 cents. Other months show 17.31 to 17.50 in scattered listings, reflecting market fluctuations and small bid activity in early trading.

Singer Loses $900 000 in Stock Crash

New York reports Miss Margaret Shotwell, known as the cigarette heiress, facing broker debts after a market crash. Born Mina Shotwell, 22, she inherited about 910000 from John Neal's estate, district manager for R J Reynolds Tobacco. He died in 1923, leaving stock in the Reynolds company.

New York Margaret Shotwell Mina Shotwell John Neal R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Reynolds Company

Rain Forecast Delays Hit San Antonio Weather

A delayed rain forecast continues cloudy unsettled weather for San Antonio with rain possible Saturday night and into Sunday. J H Jarboe, weather bureau head, notes cooler temperatures expected with lows around 50 degrees Sunday morning. Heavy rain reported in central Texas with Columbus 150 miles east receiving several inches and major cities Austin Taylor Houston Victoria reporting 1 to 3 inches.

San Antonio J. H. Jarboe Weather Bureau Texas Columbus Austin Taylor Houston Victoria

Stokowski Objects to Hand Clapping During Concert

Philadelphia conductor Leopold Stokowski criticizes audience clapping between pieces as a meaningless, distracting practice. He called the habit strange and traced it to medieval times, offering no specified alternative for applause.

Stokowski Philadelphia Lenpold Stokowski Thiladelphia Orchestra

Shakespeare on Way to America

New York dispatch reports Walter Shakespeare travels from England to the United States aboard a transatlantic passage. The article notes his lineage to the Lord of Avon and hints at reflections on wisdom, tea, and cultural contrasts during the voyage.

Shakespeare America New York Walter Shakespeare Lord of Avon

Physicians Choose El Paso for Meet

Physicians meet in El Paso to discuss the fifteenth annual Southwest medical convention. Delegates from PHOENTA and Burglen attend as part of the southwestern medical association gathering.

el Paso Phoenta Ariz Elange Lio

Boy Saves Mother as Father Fires in Alley Incident

Fenty Ramirez, 1B years old, aided his mother Concepcion Hernandez when her husband Pete Mernandez attempted to shoot her Friday. Ramirez wrestled the gun from the father while neighbor Alex Vidal helped subdue him until detectives arrived. The father faced a temporary charge of assault with intent to murder.

Fenty Ramirez Concepcion Blartinez Hernandez Pete Mernandez Gaid Mira Hernandez Sumult Hendqon

Heflin’s bid to probe stock exchanges blocks in Senate

In Washington, Senator Heflin seeks authority for a Federal Farm Board probe into speculative trading on the New York Chicago and New Orleans stock exchanges. His effort is blocked by Senator Tone of Washington, acting Republican Tender, preventing Senate confirmation today.

Washington D. C Heflin Alabama Federal Farm Board New York Chicago New Orleans Senate Tones

3000 Take Part in London Parade

Unusually fine weather greeted Fenico's annual carnival and Lord Mayor's pageant in London. The parade featured peace printing and progress of transport systems. More than 3000 participants formed to leave Guildhall at moon, winding through city streets to Jan courts in the Strand and return.

London Fenico Guildhall Moon Jan Courts

Shanghai Pirates Ransack Steamer

Shanghai pirates captured and looted the steamer Kwangchi en route to Wenchow, disguising as passengers before overpowering the crew. The vessel was released after the raid conducted in Chinese waters.

Shanghai Pirates Shanghat Shanghai Kwangchi Jane Wenchow

Lost Youth Found in Jail

Washington police traced Mark Twain Rhinehart a 15 year old boy to their own detention house after two days of searching for a missing juvenile. He was arrested with other youths for mischief at a delicatessen. charges were later dropped in juvenile court.

Washington, D. C Mark Twain Rhinehart Tme

180 Pound Woman Sued for Hurling Weight at Lawyer

New York reports a 180 pound woman, Catherine O’Neills, is suing attorney James A. Cleary for $6000 claiming she was involved in a divorce case. The filing describes a demonstration in his office where she allegedly hurled a paperweight, with a 200 pound companion present.

New York Catherine Gurtis O

Seismograph Records Earthquake Near Washington DC

Director Toniort of the Corre fomn university observatory reported a brief earthquake disturbance recorded on the seismograph from 8:31 to 11:31 PM. The event peaked at 9:22 PM, estimated at 4600 miles from Washington with an undetermined direction.

Washington, D. C Toniort Ceorrefomn University Observatory Washington

John Coolidges Go to Wedding

Mr and Mrs John Coolidge attended the wedding of Nathan Hofer White of New Haven and Miss Virginia Hampton Trogera in Pittsburgh today. Miss Rogers served as bridesmaid for Mrs Coolidge.

John

Purl, Aged Peace Officer, Is Dead

Henry C. Purl 75 longtime peace officer of Williamson County died after a heart attack struck him while attending the state fair in Dallas. He served 42 years in Williamson County and passed away in a Dallas hospital.

Dallas Tesar Henry C. Purl Georgetown Svilamos County

Free State Horse Dominates New York Show Admits Fame

At Madison Square Garden Union horse Trishman draws attention while Trela Napoleon of the Free State, a 174-2 hand giant, captivates spectators with noted prowess at the New York horse show in November.

New York Trishman Tre la Napoleon Free State Madison Square Garde

Pantages Up 10 Recents Sentence Hearing Today

Los Angeles news item reports actor impresario Pantages to be sentenced for a manslaughter related charge after an auto crash that killed gardener Nekamoto. His wife Rosemary Pantages was granted probation with strict conditions and a $50,000 bond, while a separate new-trial bid or appeal motions loom.

Los Angeles Vonvien Thos Duro Rokumoto Alesander Pantages Charles Privke Eutics Pringle Pantages Carlos Hardy Baron Fitts Fitts Jura Rokumoto Tsrareth Ssine

Search for Body of Giddens by San Antonio Firemen

A half dozen San Antonio firemen continued the attempt to recover the body of 15 year old John Henry Giddens from Medina Lake. Giddens drowned after clinging to an upturned rowboat for two hours while swimming to shore. Charles Masch, who was duck hunting with the youth, kept afloat on the boat until help arrived.

John Henry Giddens Lakeview Avenue Medina Lake A. Hill Young Giddens Draughon Business College Charles F. Masch Masch Reuter's Cove Mandh

Drowning Incident In Gliders Sees One Rescue

A water accident at Gliders left Iq Medina missing after a Friday boat incident. TC HM and Maseh were confined during the event, while the Rent et's Cove owner rescued another victim. The search continues for the drowned individual.

Iq Medina Maseh Rentet's Cove

Opening Day at San Antonio Fall Exposition Delayed by Weather

Thousands visit the first fall international exposition in San Antonio as heavy rain and heat dampen crowds. Mayor C M Chambers greetings mark opening at 11 am while a circus and horse show draw interest. Races postponed to Sunday if weather clears. exhibits, meals, and livestock displays attract families and journalists.

South Texas Arena San Antonio C. M. Chambers South Texas Press Association Piers Men Mae

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