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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1929

Page

2

Hoover Leads Business to Combat Depression Decline

President Hoover convenes a major conference of industry leaders to coordinate a revival plan. He cites credit stability, Federal Reserve support, and anticipated federal, state, and municipal construction to spur expansion, exports, and farm relief while planning a forward movement through renewed activity.

Washington, D.C Hoover Selamand Coustria As Poured Into the Security wiHiwate Industrs Col Dabor Font Mein Bere Trepee She Olerat Fur Beard United States Federal Reserve Ordi Federal Reserve System Opromerce Oba Julius Harnes Eten William Grea American Federstiuant Labor Wilkun Can Muecticnt Hhouss Vat Harrison Repator Borah Idaho Independent-Republicar Group

Court Proceedings in San Antonio Texas District Court

Court records list numerous cases heard by Judge members including Mr Collum Burnett Judge W S Anderson and Judge R B Minor. Cases involve foreclosures contracts damages and judgments for plaintiffs with varios defendants such as Alana Tron Works vs Charles Williams and City of San Antonio v Charles A Leach Jr.

MrCollum Brrnett Alana Tron G. Tayloe A. Room R. B. Minor Mra. N.V. Cummines Dr. 4 Zacbl Et al Albert Willismm Express Publishing Company Juz Carona We. Ng Chew Ciyog

Mexico braced for election amid conflicts and violence

Riots marked the run up to a Mexican election as General Obregon secured victory after rivals were exhausted. Assassination and rapid shifts followed, with leaders Mes and Almazan abroad claiming abstention. Oaxaca and Mexico City saw injuries as supporters cried foul of Portes Gil authority amid tense political climate.

Obregon Emila Portes Sant March Tietary Mes Juan Andrea Almazan Jeading Field Gentral Rrvelt Europe Mexico City Pascual Ortiz Ruebien Portes Gilhau Ie Tmpai

Anti-Reelectionist Head Charges Revolt Scheme

Luis Flores, head of the Anti-Reelectionist party in Jalisco, accuses party members of plotting to overthrow the Mexican government. He says he once supported Vasconcelos but reveals concerns within the party about covert support and triply guarded plans as authorities brace for Sunday elections.

Uuadalajara Mexico Excelerat Elly Luis Flores Flores Vasconcelos

Famous Truck of Explorers Displayed at 8 A

The truck that carried Air Charles Markham and noble hunters across Africa, the Kaheza, will be on display in the lobby of the Gunter Vel near Monday to Wednesday. The 2619 mile journey took 16 days, following a route from Nairobi to Hana across equatorial Africa, driven by American G N King.

Charles Markham Frederik van Mixen-Fineecke Acrosa Salacn Revert Sam Anstonia Cheeequarleston Internatinal Efarvester Equatorial Africa Nairobi Hana Niceria N. King

Traffic court docket entries and dismissals list names

A fragmented docket of traffic violation defendants includes Cluck Barre, Norman Hert, and Jimmie Perez among others. Several cases are dismissed, with various individuals such as Ho Tiendembon and Roz Ste noted, reflecting a routine court calendar excerpt with multiple names and statuses.

Cluck Barre Norman Hert Pach Batera Lave Galdbers Floe Jimmie Perez A. Lewin Ho Tiendembon Roz Ste W. J. Diver Jamuel Ravnthea BL Beale Weed Driuogrnte Ack Mra al, Whindell Jonaph Antony Gite Johnnie An Cord

Senate Night Meeting and Tax Talks Amid Election Year

Beverly Ills notes a late senate session with doubts about investigations and calls for lower taxes in a presidential election year. Missouri crowds gather to support farmers, touting plans to shift costs.

Beverly Ills Senate Dsvme Missouri Andere Cotlege Athleticn Notre Dane

Bawling Out is Harmful to Labor Says Survey

SEY YORE reports that Exoperta studied at the Hawthorne plant of Western Electric. The study found that bawling by minor executives lowers worker efficiency. Experiments over a year led to new methods for subordinate supervisors and addressed issues raised by rank and file interviewees.

Hawthorne Western Electric Company

Prince George Recovers From Illness After Chill

Prince George, youngest son of King, has recovered from a serious condition that troubled him after a chill Tuesday. He had been under the care of physicians following the illness and is reported to be improving.

Prince George Don FRC Rom Phyriniang

Army Orders and Officer Assignments Across Several Posts

The record lists army orders detailing retirements and active duty reassignments. Officers named include J Franklin Stell, EB Vent, Kort, Hapson, Wren, Mim MC, Nickerson, A Révirell, Wright, Olsen, St Bing, Duvall, Moultrie, Chalner among others. Assignments reference Charleston Fort McIntosh Oakland Holabird and various depots and hospitals. The document shows multiple officers retiring after long service and others ordered to new posts or duties.

Eal Henvice Ch Nowe Bode Franklin Stell Vent Kort Board of Equipments Avmney He Hapson Charleston William A. Wappenstein Inf Marry Wien Port Tgorgr Wright Hinvid Grove Chicago Tol Fer Gogans James J. Olsen D. Hawaii Lalterman’ Hospital Teonard St

Kiddie Circus Opens Day at Fair

The four section program runs Saturday with Raven's two ring circus at 11 am and six-event horse races at 2 pm. Ernie Young Winter Garden revue matinees at 3 pm, plus a children's circus at 11 with 30+ kids in animal costumes. Mexico Day features Sunday events including a 1 pm auction of Jersey cattle and shorthorns sale.

Anit Winter Garden Fair Grounds Pry Efam Ernie Young Carcus Cils Recreation Board Wich Cole G. B Howard Wan Harrill Koums City Mle O. Hikiech Aledo Frank Grofield Sillsboro Bunday Banda Juvenita Mexican Artista Enrique Seutibunes Sundey Mexico

Barefoot burglar tole for girl in Gonzales Texas

A teenage Black suspect named Albert Anderson, called the barefoot burglar, confessed to stealing a dozen cars from San Antonio area garages to fund gifts for his Gonzales sweetheart. He described burglaries across Wrightsboro and Gonzales, admitting specialized car thefts and promising further crimes after arrest. Detectives traced him from Gonzales to Wrightsboro while recovering a high powered car left at a Wrightsboro garage.

Ay Hie Pose Pegro Gonzales Texas Tiras Bor Albert Anderson Bast Russell Place Nementa Gortzalen Wirager Ani Genziles San Antonio Ward A. J. Alice Cbnelea Barthelomae Conzales Ras Johns Wrighthors

Faithful Puppy Guards Body of Boy in Mountains

In Albuquerque New Jersey on November 16 a tiny nondenerip cor will lead the funeral for 16 year old Alfonso Berillo. His body was found yesterday in the mountains where he disappeared nine days earlier while hunting pinon nuts. His dog, half starved and exhausted from digging, stood by and barked at workers as they lifted the boy. Authorities believe the dog perished along with its master in the mountains.

Albuquerque Alfonso Berillo Alfonna

Ancient Chinese Calendar Abolished Declared Legal

NANSEING China November 1 Dac umeste will be deemed legal from January 1 dated under the ancient Chinese calendar which had been abolished months ago. No one paid attention to the abolition.

Nanseing China

Chicagoan Bags 6 Rare Antelope in Tadjikistan

Moscow reports William J. Marden of Chicago and two natives shot six rare Saira antelope in Tadjikistan. The animals will be sent to the American Museum of Natural History in New York. The species is nearly extinct due to horn trade for medicine. The expedition plans further hunting of long-haired cave-dwelling tigers along the Amur river district.

Moscow Tadjikistan William J. Marden Chicago American Smuseum of Naturel History New York Morden Amur

Sokolnikov Named Ambassador to Great Britain

MOSLOW SAR. 16. Official announcement that Gregory Sokolnikov former Soviet finance commissioner and now president of the Napthna Syndicate has been appointed ambassador to Great Britain.

Sokolnikov Britain Moslow Sar Gregory, Sokolnikov Naphthna Syndicate Great Britain

Financial turmoil mirrors bank strain and French money policy

A critical roundup describes bank liquidity amid a cyclone in New York and Paris, noting only two big New York banks borrowing from the federal reserve while others maintain strong liquidity. It cites rising loan costs, high stock speculation, and rumors harming credit institutions, with Armour's estate showing a 2 million dollar value and remarks on Prohibition era attitudes and French wealth management.

New York Federal Reserve Barrest Fiat National National City Bank

Delivery Boy Robberies Alarm Drug Store Routes

A citywide spread of robberies hit drug store delivery boys with a gunmen style hold up on Friday night. Two of the three suspects carried pistols and demanded cash, targeting William Roberts of 201 Sixth Street and Arlington Taylor of 5148 Sherman Street, totaling 8.50 dollars. A caller at Ed Burats Drug Store requested change for a ten dollar bill to be sent to Brandiveny and Tenth Street. A George Keene drug store messenger was similarly held up nearby the prior night.

Anil Swilliam Roberts Sixth Ant Arky Taylor Shermap Street Burats Drug Store Broadway Cartun Brondieny Tenth Street George Keene South Hlores

Oliver Morosco to Marry Leading Lady Ming Mitchell

Oliver Morosco, noted theatrical producer, and Ming Helen Mitchell, his leading lady, have applied for a license to marry in San Francisco. The couple expect a ceremony next week, with Morosco stating his age as 40 and Mitchell’s as 28. Mitchell has starred in several of Morosco’s Broadway hits.

Han Francisco Oliver Morosco Ming Helen Mitchell Sharadas Moronco Land Miss Mitchell Morano Misa Nitehell

Guards Tipped Off Prisoners to Prevent Jail Mutiny

JOLIET MT Nov 14 Prison authorities warned that a paroled convict alerted inmates at the Aingrugtled prison to a plot to blow and dynamite their way out. In response guards were doubled and drastic steps planned to curb the mutiny.

Joliet Paw Aintagille Drassteps

Mexican jury frees U4 woman in Mexico City trial

A Mexican jury acquitted a U.S. woman of murder charges in Mexico City after a midnight trial. The court sent the case to the superior court for review and she remains in custody as the acquittal await affirmation, marking a historic, contentious outcome in Mexican justice.

Mexico City Bernin Genato Revarente Supreme Court Anaglutrate Mins Hue Bunerior Mealeg Mise Rush

Fruit Thieves Take 88 Dollars Of Produce At Market Plaza

Misellun Texas police investigated theft from FE D Corpatein truck parked near Market plaza Friday morning. About 12 boxes of grapefruit and nine boxes of oranges valued at 88 dollars were moved to a second truck and driven away by unknown suspects.

Coystein Market Plaza Thievem FE. D. Corpatein Miselun Texas Corpatains Bie

Goat banished to farm from city life in Washington

In Washington on November 18, reports say William Hamilton Bones, secretary Blimson, sent Stimson the Filipino goat Ifo to a farm after the animal grew addicted to cigarette habit in the city. The goat is now rusticating at Anton, Massachusetts.

Stimson Wasilingtion D. C Willian Hamilton Bones Blimson Ifo Kellord Anbton

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