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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1929
Page
3
A photo shows James William Good, secretary of the war department, among one of the latest images from Washington. He died Monday night after an appendicitis operation, described as the president's close friend and trusted ally in government.
In Texas a dramatic jail escape attempt by condemned bank robber Marshall Ratliff escalates public fury. Ratliff, disguised in a Santa Claus outfit, opened Ratliff's cell and seized Deputy Jones's pistol while a guard fought to stop the escape. Jones was critically wounded. Gilbert neutralized the thief with his revolver, and the jailer’s daughter Mary shielded her father during the confrontation. The 1927 Cleaver bank heist left two peace officers dead and two robbers killed. another accomplice faces life.
A brief advertorial describes Mistol as a modern cold treatment that clears the head and reduces swelling of nasal membranes. It touts a dropper in the package and claims doctors endorse the product as a innovative relief for colds.
In Corporation court Judge Dave Watson halved the fine for Jin Witherspoon Jr. after he testified honestly about a negligent collision at Gevera and Hedges streets. Washington, a 181% Makota Street resident, admitted he entered the intersection first and that Witherspoon was to blame for the crash. The judge praised the defendant for self-incrimination, reducing the $10 fine to 35 cents.
Army posts and flying units awaited official notification Tuesday of the death of Secretary of War Gnod. Regulations require half mast flags, mourning badges on sleeves, and draped colors for a month. Posts will fire a gun every half hour and then every minute after funeral services.
Ying Kao former Chinese vice consul at San Francisco and his wife Mrs Susie Ying Kao were convicted in Nanking of attempting to smuggle opium valued at $500000 into the United States. Ying Kao received a reven year sentence and a $3000 fine while Susie Kao was given four years and a $2000 fine at the Soochow court of more years.
Canopus Tourist Club members in San Antonio enjoyed a progressive "S00" card party in the Milai building club rooms on the second floor. Mrs HT Riegler and secretary Tridge announced upcoming events including a Wednesday afternoon program by Mrs Tingler and a Friday night combination obituary and ballroom dance.
In Vatican City on a day in November 190- Tope Paya presented Charles Po OW of New York at an auction. The editor received by the pope and expressed interest in Mr. Brown's work. The pontiff imparted a benediction amid the ceremonial exchange.
D G Wassington reports a late official to rest in Iona as James W. Gowl, secretary of war, dies after a brave fight with blood poisoning. President Moover and officials plan a White House ceremony with Vice President Curtis and diplomatic corps, then burial in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Public viewing for War Department employees only, with burial details to follow.
Kerrville Texas republicans women organize monthly meetings to back the state campaign next year after a San Antonio visit by party leaders. Mrs Charlen Tieal elected president as the group met Saturday night with remarks from Mrs J Griswold national committee woman for Texas and other district leaders.
Four defendants faced gaming charges at the Rendezvous night club in Marion Turner’s filing. The district court clerk was handed the answer by defense counsel alleging no gambling occurred and that Turner lacked authority at the club where the Steevens and Carithers were named owners and Turner was merely a hostess earning ten dollars a night.
War wick Greene, 49, former envoy to Finland and former chief of the United States mission to Estonia Latvia and Lithuania, died at Peter Bentham hospital in Boston after a serious illness. He had served at the Manila public works bureau from 1910 to 1919 and was a longtime diplomat.
Zav Dinlap of Durant Motors is in San Antonio for a conference with local directors, meeting dealers at a Dixie luncheon noon Tuesday at the Gunter hotel. Ward Orsinger notes Dinlap’s industry role and his work on highway projects dating back to 1914 1915, including Dixie Highway expansion from Mockinac to Miami.
The association reviewed appointing a member to attend a conference in Wolinx in December with industrial representatives to plan data on modern production and air distribution. Sixteen similar meetings will be held elsewhere nationwide in the next month.
ENID November 19 UP M A L Warner D Vice president and general manager of the Alton Mercantile Company and a chamber of commerce director died suddenly today after a heart illness that began Saturday He came here from Salt Lake City and owned a collection of Colorado Colorado property He was a Denver Masonic Judge and Shrine member Divorces Granted Bretha Leverelt versus Warner Leverelt Theodora Colvnya Jesse T Coli
A presidential proclamation orders flags at half staff across public buildings and departments in Washington until 1 pm Friday as a mark of respect for James W. Good secretary of war. Funeral services set for Wednesday November 20 in Washington with the executive department closed until 3 o'clock and national flag at half staff.
Soviet forces reportedly pressed assaults on Chinese maps from both ends of the Chinese Eastern railway, according to Manchuria telegrams dated November 19. The message references a new army surgeon and captures the tense wartime mood in the region.
Thomes H. MacDonald, chief engineer of the Federal Road Bureau, praised Northern Mexican highways after a four day trip to Monterey. About 1,000 highway officials toured Nuevo Leon and Coahuila, meeting governors, inspecting projects, and discussing increased federal aid for construction now under way.
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