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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1929

Page

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Lindbergh Accident and Flanagan Family Notes

A damaged item notes Lindbergh's accident with limited details and mentions his wife’s father Dewight Morrow. It references Mount Pelée’s eruption, Wall Street money shifts, and family sagas of the Flanagans, including Joseph and Thomas, with terse, period-style commentary on crime and politics. It closes with D P O Connor’s burial and a historical note on John Rogers Clark born 177 years earlier.

Olonegl Lindbergh Dewight Morrow Colonel Lindbergh Albemarle County Virging John Rogers Clark Ory Ak Vines See

Weather forecast brief with scattered details and region notes

Fragmented forecast notes for San Antonio and Texas region, mentioning increasing cloudiness Tuesday through Wednesday, with temperatures around four degrees and variable winds. Additional lines reference coastal and southwest regions with cloudy to clear conditions, forecasts for multiple cities, and general note of unsettled autumn weather patterns.

Good Successor Choice in Air ce ier A Bi

Calhoun in town with reform Tuesday as an investigation of local crime conditions by Calhoun and Sam G Newton unfolds. Grand jury, in seption two weeks, reports 19 indictments with no direct link to the ambush of a dry agent in September. Judge Anderson charges jurors to probe the ambush and rumored rum ring operations, while officials are urged to aid the criminal element.

Air Ce Ier Austin Galloway Calhoun Genera Calhoun Ile Anderson Anbush Charles Stevens Araud Ninety-fourth District Court Iil

Illinois Solon Indicted for Possessing Rum

A federal grand jury indicted Representative Filward Deni aon of Tlingis and his secretary Joby Layne in Washington on November 19 for possession of liquor. The judge ordered the case to proceed, detailing the charges and moving toward trial.

Illinois Solon Washington, D. C Filward Deniaon Tlingis Joby Layne

Man Killed in Cotton Bale Crushing at Oklahoma Mill

ALTUS Okla a mill worker Horace Ft Roden 20 was killed yesterday when crushed inside a rotten cotton bale. He had been employed at the mill since September and was trapped as the press came down. A Petty Texas man named Haven eight years from Petty Tex witnessed the accident.

Altus Okla Aor Horace Ft Roden Haven Petty Tex

Increased Duty on Cloth Is Rejected

In Washington the Senate rejected a committee amendment in the tariff bill that would have raised the duty on moose-figared unbleached cotton cloth by 10 percent. The finance committee had requested the action.

Washington, D. C Finance Committee Senate Tony

Bear Raid on Baby's Bank Cited

CHICAGO November 19 a bank failure cited a claim of a bear raid on a baby’s bank. Marie Erna Shick testified that her husband Louis Shick, driven by stock speculation and boasting, coerced a margin call and caused the loss of 1709 dollars from the infant’s funds.

Baby’s Bank Chicago Baby's Baby

Stock Prices Rise Amid Light Trading in New York

New York stock prices moved higher after an early selling period. Many issues gained one to eleven dollars a share, with United States Steel advancing 22.90 percent to 162.00. Trading remained light as markets steadied and confidence revived.

New York Call Tauney

Breach of Contract Suit Involving Aimee McPherson

Cromwell Ormsby, a lawyer, sues Aimee Lemaire McPherson in Los Angeles alleging breach of contract over gas services. He seeks 324,500 damages claiming the agreement was canceled by Mrs McPherson and that profits were to be shared.

Aimee Los Angeles Cromrmell Ormsby Gueley Aimee Lemaire McPherson Evangels Fis

Captain Quits Sea After Sixty Years

HUBUKEN New Jersey November 19 After 61 years at sea Captain Piet Van Den Henvel commodore of the Holland American line fleet will retire when the steamship Statendam reaches Rotterdam He plans a tour of ports where his ships have called Born on his father's freighter he spent almost his entire life on water except for nine years at school.

Hubuken N. J Wé Gea Piet van den Henvel Holland-American Life Fleet Statendam Rotterdam

Women Knew That Before the Senate

In Washington D C Senator Walsh of Massachusetts testified that he was informed by high authority that French designers had followed a government cue to use more cloth, a claim tied to France's governance and domestic policy debate.

Washington, D. G Seems France Benator Walsh Manchsetts Senate

Take Second Juror in McManus Case

NEW YORK November 19 URI A second juror Herman Sherman was named as manager an hour after court opened in the trial of George A McManus for the murder of Arnold Rothatrin He was the seventh talesman examined today in the jury selection process.

New York Uri—A Herman Sherman George A. McManus Arnold Rothatrin Talesman

Hoover era cabinet talk centers on Donovan or Hurley

Washington November 15 a wave of speculation swirled over who will replace Secretary of War James W Wood who died last night. Colonel William J Donovan former assistant attorney general was widely discussed as a likely cabinet pick though Hoover passed him over. Colonel Patrick J Hurley appeared as another name, with Hurley serving as acting secretary of war until a successor is named.

Washington, D. C James W. Wood Hoover Co. Willliam J. Donovan Aesmant Foy Donovan Donovan Philippines Dwight W. Davis Missouri Hurley White House Patrick J. Hurley Gurl Goad Acpointed

Incubators Used by Ancient Egypt Described

Cairo dispatch reports from Adyinos at the commerce department describe Egyptian incubators 6000 years old. Cone shaped affairs heated by charcoal could hatch about 95 percent of eggs, illustrating advanced ancient technology.

Ancient Egypt Washington, D. C Adyinos Department of Commerce Cairo

Yale Fence Stolen Antique Worth Ten Thousand

New Haven police report the theft of an antique Yale fence valued at $10,000 from a photographer’s quarters. The fence, long used with every Yale captain, had stood for half a century before its loss was noticed.

Yale New Haven Conn

Manville couple to see new grandchild in Stockholm

New York dispatch reports Mr and Mrs Edward Manville will travel to Stockholm with their son in law Countess Rolke Bersadotte awaiting the stork. The couple plans to visit for the birth of a grandchild in Sweden.

Woman's Roll Not In Shoes

Chicago dated report of a street robbery where a masked pistolman demanded money from Susan Haan. He forced her to remove a shoe during the struggle and took her money, leaving her bank roll missing. The attacker fled into the rain and cold.

Wall Street Delaware New England Chicago Susan Haan Miss Haan Miss Mean

Brady indictment in fatal stabbing of Capitol stenographer

Travis County grand jury returns murder indictment against former judge John W. Brady for the stabbing death of Misa Lehlia High north, a capitol stenographer, on November 3. Indictment follows more than four days of deliberations.

Austin Novi Travis County Grand Jury John WW. Brady Court of Civil Appeala Brady Misa

Cloudy Weather in Store for City Believed by Jarboe

Meteorologist J H Jarboe predicts increased cloudiness Tuesday night with unsettled weather and possible rain by Wednesday for San Antonio. Temperatures likely to hold with a low around 46, as easterly winds bring showers to the gulf coast region. Weather expected to be mild for Wort Yeray night into Wednesday.

San Antonio J. H. Jarboe Cald Gulf Coast

Kidnaper Scheduled for Gallows in Honolulu

Miley Yutake Fukunaga a 19 year old kidnapper and killer of Gill Jamie ten year old son of a Honolulu banker faces execution on the gallows after Governor Judd signed the death warrant and the U S Supreme Court denied his appeal.

Honolugu Miley Yutake Fukunaga Gill Jamieson Honolulu Fukunaga Lawrence M. Judd United States Supreme Court Pubuuaga

Wyoming Senator Reported Better

Senator Francis K. Warren of Wyoming is reported considerably better today by his physician as friends hope the danger from a recent illness has passed. The elder statesman remains under care, with further updates awaited from the medical staff.

Francis K. Warren Wyoming

Vasconcelos claims presidency amid election fraud dispute

A published statement by Jose Vasconcelos, rival to Pascual Ortiz Rubio, asserts he won Mexico's election and will wait for congress before acting. He plans to rest in Guaymas before returning to Mexico City, denying intent to move to the United States. Early vote totals exclude several states. Vasconcelos claims victimization by Mexican law and notes nine voters testing ballots favored Rubio.

Meric Jose Vasconcelos Mesica Stas Tig Pascual Cris Rubio Walt Mexican Congress Guaymas el Univer Real Vasconcelos Mexico Congress Mexico City Empire United States National Revolutionary Party Pascual Urliz Rubia Rodriguez Tinana Worker's Party Guerero Sinaloa Sonora Tamaulipas Zactecas Quintana Roo Vasconcelis

Rubio Considered Friend of the United States

The piece notes Ortiz Rubio’s February 3 inauguration as Mexico’s president and cites supporters calling him a “friend of the United States” while opposition factions claim irregularities. It mentions the National Revolutionary Party’s large majority and ongoing controversy among Vasconcelistas regarding the election’s legitimacy.

United States Ortiz Rubio Republic Jose Vascancelos Crrtiz Rusbio Ortiz Robio Yaa Bio Congress National Revolution Party Vasconcenstas Ortir Hubio Partiaane

Husky Four Year Old Sinks Teeth Into Family Pup

Kansas City reports a strange domestic incident as four year old Donald Koppel allegedly bit the family husky with a “punk” weapon. The dog retaliated when Donald struck back, causing a chaotic scene in the family home. Local authorities note the event as a notable household altercation.

Kansas City Max. Koppel Donald

Petition for Reduction Denied at Board of Equalization

Opening session of the board of equalization saw Mayor and city commissioners refuse to lower increases in assessed valuation downtown. Wolf & Marx protested a $6,000 rise, and Dr. Ames Graves challenged increases on St Mars's and Novarro streets. Tax Commissioner Bushick noted district-wide rise and denied reductions, while protests were sparse from homeowners. A special court with extended powers was created to handle appeals.

Board of Equalization Propery Wolf & Marx Company Gonzales Garan FLA Ochs Witchell Ames Graver Bostages Hiv St Mars's Novarro the Wolff and Bars Company Frank Bushick Gebs Yitehell Ocks Graves Hawan Revue- Vou J. and A. Heinen Augusta Navarro Tha Hoard Opmord Mayer Oper Add Commissiontts

Couple sues for collision damages against San Antonio truck owner

W. E. and Grace J. Smith of Webb County sue Gilbert Jack Fines of San Antonio in Fifty-seventh District Court claiming $13 000 in damages from a September 6 collision on the Laredo road. They allege a lightless parked track caused the crash and injuries, charging negligence by the truck company.

W. BE Grace J. Smith Webb Gilbert Jack San Antonio Fifty-seventh District Court Gilbert Laredo

Drinkers at Parlor-Southern Methodist Game Not Prosecuted

Dallas Nov. 19. Nearly thirty men were arrested for drinking at the Parlor during the SMU game but none were prosecuted. Officers said no one had more than half a pint and none were bootleggers, so authorities chose not to file felony charges on a first offense.

Dallas Southern Methodist University

American extradition suspect sails aboard liner Aceengi

New Zealand reports banker Temple Texas accused for forgery remains under extradition request. Man named Crouch, previously denied by plea, travels to America on the liner Aceengi accompanied by his family. Sheriff Binghes in charge, with Crouch’s son also aboard.

Temple Wellington New Zealand B. Crouch Texas America Aceengi Sheritf Binghes Crouch

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