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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1929
Page
1
A garbled wartime column discusses automobile accidents and whiskey crimes, urges highway safety, and critiques Switzerland's defenses. It quotes General Mitchell on air power crossing oceans and notes a projected continuation of the discussion across pages.
The proposed ordinance to regulate real estate operations in Sdo Antonlé was postponed by Mayor O. M. Thambers. A conference will be held soon chaired by M. Stone with real estate and oilmen reps to be invited. The committee's recommendation will be presented to the city council near Monday.
CHICAGO Nov. 12 A wounded Fisher County boy, William Ragan, admitted to police he attempted to rob the Fisher State Bank last Friday. He said he was intoxicated and unable to speak further. A separate gunfight wounded the robber in both legs, and a trailing autoist led to his capture.
In Greenville Texas a deadly corn avalanche occurred when shelled corn broke from a chute. Josie Johnson, a Black mother, was crushed to death and her body was found about an hour later after the accident at the elevator.
Police report a man about 30 found dying on a Kansas highway with throat cut. A woman provided a hint but Charles Smith died without naming his assailant. Authorities suspect he was taken for a ride.
Three army aviators suffered injuries when a Keystone bomber from an attached squadron crashed today. The crew was flown to a military hospital for treatment as authorities investigated the event.
The weather bureau promises colder conditions Tuesday night with temperatures near 50 degrees in parts of Texas. Forecasters expect highs around 54 degrees by Wednesday afternoon as a frost is forecast for west Texas. Winds remain moderate and northerly with clear skies across the region.
The Peoples Bank and Trust of Dyersburg probably will not reopen, says state bank examiner J. F. Hunt. Officials consider reorganizing or merging with another Dyersburg bank. Earl Johnson, former cashier, left Dyersburg and filed a letter from San Antonio indicating remorse, as police investigate.
A Dodge report shows an 87 percent rise in new building and engineering permits in Town during September. The total value of permits reached 0.9042 million dollars versus 2.9527 million last year, signaling strong construction activity.
The department of interior reports that 2.4 million people visited the nation’s monuments and national parks this summer, a larger turnout than any previous year. Officials say the year’s figures reflect rising public interest in historic sites and outdoor recreation.
Samson camp commander J RS Spurlinsz and the slaying of his former housekeeper's 17 year old daughter were reported in Samson. The incident occurred recently and involves a Confederate Veterans group figure.
In Chicago on November 12, jeweler William Stongr aged 58 of 1920 Forty-seventh Street was found dead beside his shop in the rear of the safe. Police consider fright from a burglar the probable cause of his death.
More than 300 officials engineers and state highway workers from across the United States attend the American Association of Highway Officials convention in San Antonio Texas. Delegations from Mexico join discussions as T X highway department leaders outline funding low cost surveys and maintenance plans amid a record road building campaign.
Bolen penitentiary inmates in Mexico City will learn boxing as six instructors train them in fundamentals. Multiple rings are being built in the prison yard for championship elimination bouts planned for January, with the program added to daily routines but with no guard involvement noted.
New York trading ends with stocks at yearly lows as heavy liquidation drags prices down across lending issues and ordinary shares. Major names such as United States Steel, General Electric, and American Telephone show sharp declines while a broad array of stocks hit new yearly nadirs before partial late recoveries.
A Washington hearing outlined alleged plans by a Southern Republican group to influence politics including a letter from J A Arnold of the Southern Tariff association. The records show aims to push negro representation to shift party control, with nods to Hoover and Legislation insiders, while Arnold denies organizing the council.
A satirical defense of independent voices against predatory tariff interests. The piece contrasts tame political figures with wild jackasses roaming the plains, arguing independence is preferable to servility under tariff barons.
A romance from September ended Tuesday with a statutory charge filed by Deputy Sheriff Joe Dominguez against H. Wood of 128 Tevers Lane. Nurse Hugh Mayfield reported she was married to Wood on September 17 by G. W. Carter. the license proved invalid. Wood was arrested. Dominguez says Wood has a wife in another city.
In Indianapolis on November 12 Tony Verracane, once freed from the federal prison at Leavenworth, was arrested with a raiding party seizing 24 cases of Canadian whisky and an automobile with a smoke screen device. A preliminary hearing was set for today before a U.S. commissioner.
At the Vatican on November 12 the Pope met Abbot Alpin Ditseh of Saint John's Benedictine Abbey in Collegeville Minnesota. He discussed the progress of the Benedictine community and the abbey’s missionary efforts.
Jett Fincrm, deputized federal raider, received a 50 year sentence for the murder of Oscar Lowery during a liquor raid on the Harris farm near Tecumseh. Harris proefibly lamented in court and denied provocation. another victim was James Harris. The raid survivor W. W. Theramacon faces federal trial for the same killings.
A massive stone crashed through several doors into the basement of the new To-sters Bank of Ameri¢g building in Wallattert New York today. A lifting crane failed under the heavy load causing the stone to fall. No injuries or fatalities yet reported.
Stork sighting halted a passenger train for over an hour between Sy Tantig and Fort Worth today. Averawon, mother and baby were removed at Vinitn and taken to a hospital. train resumed service after the delay.
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