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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1929

Page

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Earthquake talk and youth figures in a chaotic news slice

A jumbled column quotes Arthur Brisbane themes of earthquakes and youth, noting faulty Atlantic cables and outages to major services. It tethers late 19th century figures like Nelson and Dempsey to a discussion on young leaders, while snippets mention boxing match chatter and Wall Street reactions, ending with a note to continue on page 2.

Long Yeumd Millfex Crarm Atlantic Rade Uachess Western Union Postal Frevier Radio

Grand jury probes lynching of bandit in Eastland

Eastland Texas Nov 20 A county grand jury was called to investigate the lynching of Marshall But Her a bandit known as Santa Claus in Eastland last night Two officers were killed during a jail break attempt two jailers wounded and a mob overpowered guards to hang the bandit Local officials pledged to prosecute if indictments are returned

Eastland Texas George Kavens Marstal Ratti Depuy Tom Jones Llirer Muli Marshall Dixey Divteiet George TL. Davenport Joe TM. Jones Statliff Hie Ungtland Jlauee Amllift Ata Claws Denyly Non Hontsville Atate Prise Pastland George Carmichnav Cisco Rachel Eas

Nine Students Ousted From University After Liquor Raid

Nine students were expelled by university authorities after a liquor raid at the Gramma Eta Gramma fraternity house. Twelve gallons of liquor were seized, eight of the expelled students were fraternity members, and another unnamed student was ousted for participating in a drinking party. A separate note reports a stolen watch ownership dispute at Garrett field with a request for trial.

Ctiampalgn J. M. Raton Uroadwas Werdnnsday Garrett Field

Weather and travel notes across Texas and neighboring states

Fragmented report details frosty and cold conditions across Texas Oklahoma Louisiana and nearby areas. Mentions winter temperature declines north of regions and freezing prospects with variable wind and travel advisories.

Plan to quiz exchange chiefs in Washington hearing

Washington DC inquiry into depressed cotton prices prompts a subcommittee session. Senators from Alabama Louisiana and others seek testimony from heads of New York Chicago and New Orleans exchanges and textile institute leaders.

Washington DC CPA Senate Aericutlure Catton New York Chicago New Orleans Textile Institute Ransiell Louisian J. B. Teniean New Orleans Cotton Exchange Ino Congress Anilin Alabama Suothre Comupities Hells Tarwnsend Connally Tesus

Seguin Man Named Census Supervisor for Caldwell and Guadalupe

Frank B. Vaught of Seguin is appointed by the director of the exakus ag supervisor of the 20 census for Caldwell, Corpus, Guadalupe, and surrounding counties with headquarters in Seguin. The notice lists regions including Seguin and nearby jurisdictions.

Seguin Wasidingtorn PD. C Frank B. Vaught Srruin Vesas Exakus Ag Caldwell Corayl TreWitt Gonanles Guadalupe Masa Worms Teaae

Mail Fraud Banker Arrives at Prison

Charles TD Waggoner, a former Telluride banker linked to a 400000 mail fraud scheme, arrives in Atlanta to begin a 10 year federal prison term at the federal penitentiary in Georgia.

Atlanta Charles TD Waggoner Telluride Colo Wix New York Keeving

Wisconsin Fresh Domestic University Enrollment Figures

Madison reports University of Wisconsin enrollment details with 77 freshmen 51 sophomores 49 juniors and 40 seniors in the incoming class. The graduate school lists 113 married students among its population.

Universal Service Madison Wisy University of Wisconsin Hay Tom Suriey University Hay Sof

Watson Frees Mann In Gaming Case Ruling

In Cerporminn court Judge Dave Watson rules Aubrey Coby and others involved in a gaming wheel incident at the International Exposition and Stock Show, after Moore loses about 30 dollars. The ruling notes city tolerance of fair gaming while dismissing the charges as not guilty.

Aubrey Coby Cerporminn Moore Sol Crosby Cheeks Corbs Dave Watson

Former City Sleuth Opens Mission Ian

A former city investigator announced plans to take charge of an inn at the Mission on the Cape Creek fond. The event involves a November 15 timetable and shows Long taking on the role as master of the inn with Italian dishes and local chicken dinners to be offered.

Stuhart Maynard Mutchins Chicaze University Ato Yale Inn School Alezaader Napoleon Nelson Ant Lord Nelson Ake England Sleuth Fok Largs Moyer MoChanthers

Neff's Successor Stirs Up Interest in Texas Convention

As the naminis mission ry ution and pastor's conference wind up their programs, anticipation grows over who will chair the convention opening tonight. The event draws attention from churches and observers tracking who may succeed former governor Var ML Ni Pervillent.

Neff Texan Naminis Yasmon Texas Mererysera Rim Var ML Ni

Morgan Returns Silent on Crash

New York November 20. UPI S. P. Morgan came back from a planned Europe trip. He spoke little on the crash, saying he needs time to gather his thoughts and cannot assess the situation in minutes.

Morgan New York UPI S. P. Morgan Europe Ble Devine

White House Payag Final Tribute to Late Official

The funeral rites for a senior official at the White House conclude with tributes from President Hoover, cabinet members, and diplomatic corps. The bronze casket draped in the American flag lies in state, as mourners from across the nation attend. The service includes candles at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier, with calm formalities and a nation in mourning.

Washington, Dt INS Rand Washington Sverelirr Yar Jay Im Tonmoorth White House Ant Mre Herbert Moorer Aelington

White House Cancels Social Functions

Article notes the White House cancels upcoming social events including a planned dinner and a December 12 observance. Details are limited due to fragmented OCR text but indicate cancellations affecting official social functions.

White House

Saved From Bandit Girl Slaps Rescuer in Puebla

An American rescuer saves a girl from a bandit in Puebla Mexico. The girl unexpectedly slaps the rescuer in the face and is denounced to the police for the incident. Details are unclear due to garbled text.

John L. Warta Jack Dempney Nelson Bandit Mexico Cutty Puebli Joba Thie Bina

French aviators near Paris field Le Bourget

Capt. Diendenne Coste and Maurite Bellonte, returning from Asia after a record Downtop flight to Manchuria, were expected to land at Le Bourget late tonight amid a high profile air mission near Paris.

Paris LE Bourght Francs Diendenne Coste Maurite Béllonte Asi Manchuria le Bourget

Dieting Girl Hailed as Menace

Chicago authorities warn against dieting as a cause of trench mouth. The Ubago dental society urges abstinence and personal responsibility, labeling dieting as a factor that weakens resistance and makes individuals more susceptible to dental decay and mouth infections.

Chicago Ubbago Dental Society

Temperature Drop Forecast For Texas Likely Freezing Night

Forecast warns of northerly winds bringing mid winter temperatures to San Antonio with freezing conditions possible Thursday. Strong north winds may push freezing temperatures across North and Central Texas. Partly cloudy skies expected statewide with waning winds by Friday.

San Antonio J. TH. Darhoe Fort East Exis Tron St Whiterlay North Mnnel Texas Yatam Raja

Shares Rise With Rush of Buying

Market activity spiked as investors chased shares amid a buy rush. Prices edged higher with upbeat trading, led by steel and energy issues. Despite earlier weakness, several key names regained momentum and closed firmer.

East Coast Quake Felt Par at Sea

A quake felt along the East Coast disrupted the Olympic Winet finals reported by the ship’s commander 040 miles offshore from Southampton. The vessel creaked as seas battered the hull and a submerged wreck was feared, delaying proceedings and causing concern aboard.

Nesy VO New York Valifax Manilny Olympic Foster Southampton Ciwrhowes Stieers Creare

Senators Prepare Adjournment Fight

Senators from New York Democrat Conland called the session mentally and physically unfit to legislate as the chamber prepared another round of adjournment proposals for the special farm relief program set for Friday night November 22.

Wastfengton Ite Concland New York Senate

Flood prevention work drives tax valuation increases in city

City officials debated 1930 valuations as flood prevention spending neared $4,000,000, with Frank Bushick opposing higher assessments. George Vogelstein protested a rise from 2450 to 5950 on riverfront land near Basler Hospital. Appraisers Melny and Ltriffer studied parcels while the Board of Equalization stood pat on policy.

Frank Bushick Board of Equalization George H. Vogelstein Basler Hospital Magrintein Tuslick John Melny Paul Stat Her Phi Wright Moon Cog Chambers Trisday Aly AW Leal Geezamora Nmr

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