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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1929

Page

2

Death Rings Curtain on Raymond Hitchcock Stage Star

Raymond Hitchcock, 64, veteran actor and musical comedy favorite, died in Los Angeles after a sudden heart attack while returning from a automobile trip with his wife Mew. Hitchcock rose from Chicago beginnings to Broadway notoriety with leading stage roles and later film appearances. Police said death was natural. he spent recent years in Hollywood, reviving Broadway demand before illness.

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Flier Release Tied to $1000 Band Rum Charge

A damaged OCR item reports a flier connected to a $1000 band and a rum charge. It mentions federal officers reviewing a case involving alleged embezzlement of fuel and a return to a named location. A related note references a Monday flight tied to a game in Texas.

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Insanity Plea in Wichita Slaying Grinds Trial

Defense for Tray Grundy argues insanity during the shooting incident that killed a person, claiming the defendant was under a mental condition and unable to distinguish right from wrong when he fired a three shot shotgun. The trial proceeds with jurors facing the complex plea and the implications of mental state on accountability.

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Egyptian women ride with men on trolleys

Nov. 25 INS reports a debate on replacing separate compartments with mixed seating. It describes reactions of directors and the public, noting changing behaviors as women’s visibility and attire rise in daily transport. The piece highlights tensions over traditional gender segregation and evolving urban norms.

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Milk dealer appeals misbranding case in court

A milk dealer from a West Commerce creamery was fined 34 dollars by Judge Dave Watson for misbranding milk from pasteurized to grade Roran whole milk and selling it. He was later involved in testimony about mislabeled product and his employees' bail. The case proceeds on appeal.

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Insurance License Tax Upheld by Supreme Court

Washington, D. C. Nov 25. The Geogan license tax on insurance agents was sustained by the Supreme Court in a decision applying to Karl Kerbring who challenged its validity. The ruling upholds the tax framework for agents operating within the district.

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County Surveyor Hurt in Crash

County Surveyor Smith, from the county engineer's office, was injured in a Sunday collision near Howthorn Pacific tracks and San Pedro Avenue. He sustained a broken collarbone and shoulder in the crash, with police noting details were not released.

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Four Girls Involved In Street Collision Injures Two

A street collision injures Ernest Zipp and several bystanders as four girls driving a car lose control on Sunstny night. Zipp, 62, is hospitalized with serious injuries after being struck crossing Camarge at Matagerdk. Nearby residents report a shouted warning before the impact and several other pedestrians suffer minor injuries.

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Waco Reports Two Dead and Three Hurt

Two people died and three were injured in a series of wrecks near Waco. Victims include Waco residents and visitors struck by cars and a truck in crashes along main roads and downtown streets. Investigations followed the incidents.

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Remarkable 40000 Acre Cotton Land Fragment Found

Calenico Catlf notes a vast 40000 acre cotton tract, labeled the biggest in the world, amid talk of 20000 plus families and a rough time locating people after a recent upheaval. He mentions travel to Mexico and compares conditions to his home cotton states while describing debt and unfamiliar terrain.

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Guardianship Battle Resumes in Santa Barbara Court

A long running guardianship struggle over Inley McCormick is resumed in Santa Barbara. Attorney Newton Baker and others prepare to question witnesses about alleged incompetence and the court may appoint joint guardians while considering removal of Dr. Regevton as guardian.

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Dallas Salesman Shoots Self in Oklahoma

Tollas Texas traveling salesman Murt Dllarkett died by self-inflicted gunshot at a hotel in Hurtson? Oklahoma on November 25. He left letters to his father and blamed ill health for the act, with hospital reports listing critical injuries to others in the incident.

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Great Lester trial tale roils film world in New York

A long tangled report traces Ben Hecht and figures from Sono-Art and World-Wide Mixers amid a $250,000 suit linked to a film biography of the ventriloquist the Great Lester. Names include Harry Meichenbach Harry Seeth and others as the case threads through Rhinelander and a public court fight over a life story framed as a dramatic motion picture.

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Suspect Santa Claus Bandit Lynched After Jail Break Attempt

Deputy Sheriff T. A. Jones of Eastland County reports a bandit dressed as Santa Claus attempted a jail break. The assailant was captured and lynched by a mob, authorities say, ending the incident without further violence.

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Wauned Wortan Wles Inst Death After Revolver Discharge

A man identified as Jd Ey Ten sustained a fatal gunshot wound from a revolver Wednesday night. He died at the scene according to local reports. Authorities continue to investigate the accidental discharge incident.

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Rainy Weather Delays Army Planes Return

Heavy rains hinder flight training and keep units at scattered fields. Maj. Robert Coker and Lt. Fowler, stationed in the Eighth Corps Area, remain at Port Crockett while three attack planes at Fort Crockett train at Kelly Field and Troaks Field, delaying their return home.

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Lyngh Probe Call More in Eastland lynching inquiry

Lexa Nov. 2 4. County grand jury investigating the lynching of a marshal pickup man heard from an attorney for officials who sought to add a list of witnesses. The inquiry, after more than a week, raised concerns but county officers were said to have the situation in hand.

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Rothstein Death Trial Postponed in New York

The murder trial of Drago McManeg for Arnott Rothstein was adjourned to tomorrow due to an ill juror reducing the jury box, delaying proceedings in New York.

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Dawn Bandit Steals 419 From Houston Sandwich Shop

A naked bandit robbed a Houston sandwich shop in the early morning, escaping with 419. Police pursued the suspect and noted the incident occurred in the business district. The motive and weapon were not disclosed, and no injuries were reported.

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