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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1929
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane surveys Wall Street's recent activity and a hoped for leadership amid rumors of charity solicitations. He notes working people' s steady pay while investing in cars, radios, and appliances, and criticizes stock market hype as unfounded. He suggests a Federal Reserve rate cut and industrial leaders pooling funds as possible actions, then sees a cautionary note on imminent market swings.
Gladys Mae Parks claims she died accidentally while detained in Camden N. J. in a case tied to the deaths of two children. Authorities report the suspect is under investigation for possible charges as the inquiry continues.
Tornado watch risk over Oklahoma and Texas. Winds moderate from the north, frost likely in eastern areas. Temperatures around 60s to 80s with variable precipitation expected in the Gulf region. Forecasters note light winds in interior regions and cooler overnight lows.
A special appropriation of 125 million dollars will be sought from Congress by the American Association of State Highway Officials at their convention. The funds would complete designated federal highways where construction is incomplete and states lack funds. Officers were elected. Samuel Eckels became president succeeding P. Fortney. District vice presidents were named. W. W. Mack was reappointed treasurer. The treasury showed a balance near five thousand dollars with about sixteen thousand dollars received since the last annual meeting. Attendance reached 480 members, the largest in years, with eighty workmen and over fifty visiting nonmembers. The committee on road markings reported twenty applications for changes in United States highway numbering. A brief Thursday session preceded a four-day trip to Monterrey, Mexico, and other excursions to inspect asphalt mines and border toll bridges.
Camden reports reveal authorities examining the past of Gloflyn Mee Parks the former cabaret hostess accused in the alleged murder of two children in her care. Officials shift from manslaughter to murder indictments while probing her life in Atlantic City sites and clubs.
Hollywood tax counsellor Marjorie Morger received a 30 day stay of execution and liberty on bond of 5000 as she plans an appeal from her conviction on two counts of falsifying income tax returns connected to Dorothy Mackaill. She was sentenced to one and a half years in federal prison and fined 2500 on each count. defense aims for probation.
Report from Jerusalem states heavy rifle fire targeted Safed northeast of Ta’an at 7 30 p m injuring one soldier. Local troops returned fire and reinforcements arrived from Rose and Pinab. Armored cars moved toward the line but raiders were not found.
Bresber Falls iron worker Finest Sabrey aged 27 died at the general hospital after being brought in with a bullet wound to the head. He was left at the hospital by a man in a United States customs uniform, and the incident occurred in Potsdam, New York.
A dramatic tale unfolds in Spoeset near New York where 28 year old heir William WW. Wil Jacks Jr, potential heir to a $120 million estate, declares his love for chambermaid Adelaide Tagebrersen. She says she loves him for him, not his wealth, while his mother’s and Norway ties stir family and media interest.
Washington Nov 14 The Ways and Means Committee chair Hawley leads push to draft a 100000000 revenue cut with a temporary reduction to last into next fiscal year. Leaders from both parties back the Treasury proposal aiming to steady markets and reassure fiscal policy amid rough stock conditions.
ADA Okla Nov 14 UPI reported Walker, held without bail for trial in the robbery of the First National Bank of Allen on August 10, 1028. Walker arrived from Stinnett after a dismissal there. He was placed in McAlester State Penitentiary for safekeeping following a preliminary hearing yesterday.
Dallas citizens send a warm welcome to President Werhert Hanover to Washington. Thing chamber of commerce representatives plan to attend a mail hearing on November 26. Mayor J. W. Tate wrote the invitation engraved on a gold plaque.
A man identified as Michael D Corrigan, charged with defrauding wealthy American, French and English travelers, was arrested in his Castroty apartment while posing as a former Mexican rebel general and a divertor of American companies. Authorities say he used confidence tricks across Europe.
Former Governor Alfred E. Smith announced his resignation as a director of Metropolitan Life Insurance company. He said he tendered the resignation a month earlier.
Washington D. C. November 14. The Department of Labor in its monthly employment bulletin said the October report indicated the recent financial upheaval had not disturbed industry or caused any reduction in employment.
William Randolph Hearst argues that low sterling values reflect bear manipulations and public fear. He urges President Hoover to reassure markets, coordinate Federal Reserve action, and mobilize banking leaders to restore confidence and realize investment opportunities amid a temporary downturn.
Absolute assurance that the South Side park project in Riverside between Concepcion Jomt and Roosevelt Avenue will proceed daily after a city bond measure passes. Mayor and commissioners announced the plan while park commissioner Tarah Hubioln noted the debate over the work continues. (Continued on Page 15, Col. b)
A conference between school board members and city officials in the mayor's office at 2 20 p m addressed purchase of a site for a new high school adjacent to Alpine Drive. Officials prepared agendas and arrangements for the meeting.
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