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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1929

Page

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First big stock collapse triggers suicides and losses

Fragments report a banker J. J. Tiondan of New Fork County Trust apparently wealthy but despondent over market wreckage shooting himself. A Camden bank clerk confessed stealing 15000 for stock gambling and faced jail. Miss Margaret Shotwell, pianist, lost her inheritance and margin, owe 50000 to a broker. Germans unveil G-18 airship prototype capable of 136 mph, carrying heavy freight. Chinese ransom case nears 100000 Mexican gold demand for a missionary, and a broker crisis links to foreign securities and Federal Reserve actions.

Republican split prompts independent bid in senate races

Fringe factions. Progressives announce a separate campaign fund to back insurgent Republicans next fall while midrow Republicans fear the row over chairmanships. Senator McNary stops the flare up, urging peace. Longworth vows no tariff concessions, and Vandenberg warns against inflamed language as controversy drags on.

de Antroran Borer Wastington Nur Senate Progressive McNary Oregon Wall Street Smith Wildman Brockhart Iowa Mosca Ia Thie Rernb Jobo Longworth Smut Finance Committee Wearn House Howe Vandenberg Michigan Insurgenta Republican Party Allegheny Mountains

First Ticket Sold for Gulf and West Texas Rail

L Bailou an 80 year old Brady pioneer vaulted into the Brady chamber of commerce and reserved a ticket for the maiden run of the Gulf and West Texas passenger train. He plans to apply for a permit from the Interstate Commerce Commission as construction proceeds and remains a longtime booster for the railroad.

Gulf and West ‘Texas L. Bailou Brady Brady Chamber of Commerce W Ficket Gulf and West Texas Interstate Sommeres Commission Ballou Uindy Forall Bosine Development Ena

Riordan Bank Head James Riordan Found Dead

James J. Riordan, president of the County Crust company and ally of Gov. Alfred Smith, died by suicide yesterday in his New York home. He shot himself with a .38 pistol in his bedroom. his body was found fully clothed on the floor by Mrs. Margaret Murray and a maid. The death remains under investigation with theories linking to recent stock movements and personal associations.

J. J. Tiordan New Fork Alffsiss Doaser Bergios York James J. Riordan The County Crust Company Elony Alfred 72. Smith Riordan Margaret Murray Murray Palle Revere Jossen Suidite John J. Hashol Dermocratic National Committee John Meehan

Mail Pilot Survives Crash After Rescuers Pull Him Free

Portland, Ore. Nov. 9 Kenneth Neese Varney Airlines pilot was burned and cut when the Portland Page mail plane crash landed and burned in a stubble field near the Ruby golf links. Nearby residents rushed to pull him and a co pilot from the cockpit. One woman was taken to a hospital in critical condition.

Portland Ore Kenneth Neest Varney Airlines Ruby Golf Links Neese

Charge Flier Heads Ducks 10 Friends

In Uwrownsville Texas a report describes a group around a disputed area where a fluntera allegedly frightened ducks and pursued a chase. County authorities consider whether they can press charges as locals recount the incident and observers note the tension over the territory.

Uwrownsville Texas Tien Law Banke Tha

Pantages Denied Probation as Judge Denounces Appeal

Millionaire showman Alexander Pantages faced no probation after Superior Judge Charles Fricke denied a motion for mercy. Convicted of a statutory offense against Eunice Pringle, he will appeal to the district court of appeals. An automatic stay of execution will keep him in the county jail until higher courts decide.

Volycreal Marche Pantages Gleeler Promation Fricke Sensene Giesler Hinself Judge Fricke Tote San Quentin District Court of Appeals Acta Ventriee Amt

Tired executives push for shorter skirts during canvass

A chaotic, garbled report shows executives urging shorter skirts with emphasis on practicality. The text references Paris, a canvass outcome, and opinions against long attire but is muddled and incomplete.

Cowmen Must Have Their Barber in Lincoln County

In Denver California chaos surrounds a contentious demand over a hunger for shorn cattle. Governor William Adams refused to honor requisition papers from Texans seeking the return of Bivens. Sheriff G Zimerman extradition hearing was held but Governor Adams rejected claims, signaling no handover.

Universal Service Dsnver Calo Navy Lincoln County Willian Adans G. Zimerman Bivens Adaran Texas

Backing Train Injury Strikes Family Near Cerpilea Street

A Katy train backing onto a side track struck a family near Cerpilea Street injuring five members including an infant. Dertha May Harrison 15 lost a leg while Alma Harrison 17 months old lost an ankle foot. Tenn Harrison 17, Bertha Harrison mother, and Mandy Harrison suffered various injuries. They were admitted to Nobert Green Hospital. Victims say the family attempted to move to the side track as the train began to back up.

Daiwa Cerpilea Street Dertha May Harrison Alma Harrison Tenn Harrison Bertha Harrison Whor West Cevaliog Etreet Mandy Green Hospital Gersdor Ratory

Explosion Destroys Timm Spring Plant Kills Five

At Eleria Onin, a gas explosion and ensuing fire razed the Timm Spring plant, killing five workers and injuring five others including two women. Estimated damage reached 3100,000. Three fatalities were identified at noon: Michael Swetz aged 24, John Raple aged 33, and Louis Butcher aged 40, who leaves seven children.

Eleria Onin Timm Spring Company Michael Swetz John Raple Louis Butcher Butcher

Dawes Returns to Post as Drees Sails for England

New York November reports General Dawes sails aboard the liner Tamerican for England to resume duties at St James Court after a vacation in the United States. General Drees departed at midnight before commenting on international affairs.

New York Chessea Tiameric England Cort of St. James Drees

Oklahoma Bandit Sentenced to Twenty Five Years

Floyd Jarrett was found guilty by a jury of bank robbery and sentenced to twenty five years in the penitentiary. The verdict was announced in court after testimony from witnesses and prosecution.

Newrure Okie Floyd Jarrett Dietrist

Sunday Gala Day At Fair Opens Fall Exposition

Weather dampened opening crowds at the 1922 fall exposition and livestock show but officials forecast a vibrant Sunday with horse events and races. Mayor Chambers opened the fair as crowds, livestock displays, and a large horse show framed a hopeful revival after a slow start.

Shane Min Cain Abice Tell Dell East Ouston Street Sor Antoniana Bell M. Chambers South Lexas San Antoninus Great Exposition Arena Bexar Enunty Houste West Texas Fed Rayownd

Father of Bride Doubts Wedding Report in Hollywood

Banda Monica Calif Nov 2 Reports that Hidy Vallee a famed New York orchestra leader and Fay Webb its star were confined in Hollywood about a month ago were highly dubious here by day by Clarence E B Webb father of the groom and local chief of police who said he could neither confirm nor deny.

Banda Monica Calif Hidy Vallee New York Fay Webb Hollywood Clarence EB. Webb Polics

iProsecutes Duke Carver in Stobb County Arrest

Prosecutors indict and arrest Duke Carver a local county law enforcement officer amid a high profile case. The indictment names Vata and Stobb County authorities as central actors in the investigation.

Dokn Vata Stobb County Ds Prime Mover Dev Duke Carver

Mail Airman Lost In Hill Near Bellefontd

A mail pilot Jack Webster disappeared after a plane crash on foothills near Tintersnake mountain in the Allegheny range. The New York to Cleveland flight was found wrecked with about 1000 pounds of mail strewn amid debris. Only his helmet goggles and gloves were found nearby. parachute remains unused.

Bellefontd Jack Webster Tintersnake Mountain Lowight Allegheny Mountains New York Cleveland Webster

Financial District Quiet on Holiday

New York November 9 trading on the stock exchange and a quiet day in the financial district. Some brokerage houses have clerks and stenographers on duty to finish cleaning up loose ends from the tremendous week.

Financial District New York USK Stark Exchange

Armored Car Gift to Boy Sovereign

KING MICHAEL OF ROWMMAN receives an armored car as a protective gift from the Mermannstadt garrison. The presentation, noted at DUCHARESI, comes amid concerns for the young ruler’s safety and his future in throne duties.

Boy Ducharesi INS Michael of Rowmmain Mermannstadt Hin Dav

Heflin Seeks Probe of Cotton Markets

Senator W. Heflin of Alabama introduces a Senate resolution urging the Federal Farm Bond to order an immediate investigation into cotton exchanges in New York and New Orleans. He accuses the markets of price manipulation harming farmers and seeks a formal inquiry into possible actions to curb speculative practices.

Waslington D. C Songtor Wotlin Alabama Senate Federnl New York New Orleans

Defense moves in reserve for Carver case in Texas

Indicted in Wen county for murder of Gen. Durty Blanco, Duke Carver’s attorney J Franklin Spenra says he will launch a series of motions including quash indictment and change of venue. Sheriff Newton says Carver calls the case a political frameup and a danger to his political career.

Attornions Duke Carer Bexar County Wen County Durty Blanco Eck Gareda J. Franklin Spenra Carver Maciter Laredo Prohibition Enforcement Corr Hobrecht Stevens Murcer Jade W. W. McCracy Ninets Fourth District Alfonsa Newton Tiebrecht Newton Werth Lollow Peasel

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