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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1929

Page

2

Shakeup Looms in G. O. P. Affairs at London Parley

Washington reports a major GOP shakeup after Senator Warren’s death shakes Senate leadership. Three veteran senators Smoot Jones and Le may vie for key chairmanships in finance and appropriations. Promotions could trigger further chair shifts across multiple committees.

Warren London W. K. Hutchinson Welk Siat Head Smoot Wesler L. Jones Wyaphoogton Frederick le Meine Smoot Kenas Finance Committee Torrs Hale JF Smoot

Henry Ford Acquires London Bronze Giants for Detroit Museum

Two 150 year old bronze giants known as Gox and Magogly, long perched above London’s Cheapside clock, are to be shipped to Detroit after Henry Ford purchased them for his museum. They will arrive aboard the American Trader. Seizure of holiday liquor cases by coast guard is reported alongside political maneuvering as Republican lawmakers prepare committee assignments in Washington.

America New York Tondon Europe Gox Magogly Cheapside Henry Ford Detroit

Phantom Wolf of Hays County Trapped in San Marcos

In San Marcos on November 6, Hays County reports a resident hunter trapped a red wolf believed to be a decade old. The animal, branded a major predator, was muzzled and secured after a struggle in Goodman’s vehicle. Ranchers say a single wolf can destroy about $1000 worth of sheep and goats in a year.

Phantom Wolf Hays County Waterloo San Mahcos Hays Cbunty John Gonlman Goodman Uips Goealinga San Froodman Trigeer

Atlanta Pugitive Extradition Ordered on Larceny Charge

W C Bil sought extradition from Nevers-fourth District Court on a larceny count. Deputy sheriff reported Bil was arrested Friday noon and held on a fugitive warrant after prior DOJ jail custody, with release from city jail earlier that day.

W. GC. Bil Atlants W. AW Nivets Fourth District Cuurt Atlanta Hill Sperific Department Department of Justice

Mrs Hoover Knows Her Masonry at Children's Home

Mrs Herbert Hoover qualified as an expert stone mason at a children's home ceremony. She noticed uneven mortar on the altar and worked to smooth it, then placed the final stone herself. She joked that they did a very good job.

Univeral Service Washington Herbert Hoover

Kelly Beacon to Undergo Exhaustive Test Series

Kelly beacon at the water tower near Mays site will receive a month long test to verify installation integrity. The light has been used for months as a nighttime guide but lacked thorough evaluation before this planned extended operation.

Kelly Field Il Hax Fel

Special Trains to Aggie Contest

Special trains will run for the Aggie contest. Officials: South Ed Metdanaahan and Beane unit. Passenger service to transport attendees from multiple points to the event, with timetable details forthcoming.

Aggie Amd

Fragmented Automotive Fire and Start Incident Report

A garbled OCR note describes a vehicle incident involving a person named Sam Mont and an associate, with attempts to start a car by applying a fire or heat source. Details are unclear and multiple phrases appear jumbled, leaving key actions and outcomes uncertain. The fragment suggests ignition attempts and potential vehicle damage but lacks coherent sequence or official context.

Auto Sam Mont BIA Hess Trent

Captains at Randglah Field in wartime exchange details

An unclear report mentions Capt. Berman at Randglah Field and a sequence of names and port exchanges. The readable fragments reference a tank commander and a wartime port exchange, with several distorted proper nouns and potential locations.

Capt. Berman Randglah Field

Deputy Faces Money Charge In Law Enforcement Probe

Seven charges of extortion were filed against J. Mueller deputy constable in Precinct 7. He allegedly extorted 7.50 from Clifford Houck after a speeding arrest, after which no report was filed. Walter Smith and John Shook led the investigation noting the practice among county officers.

J. ©. Mueller Alege Mueller Clifford Houck Armstead Court Walter Smith Will Seit John Shook

Police and Fire Laddies Landed by Shop Owner

A shop owner on 730 South Alamo Street recovered a bicycle stolen last Thursday from a Western Union boy, an orphan who relies on the bike to earn a living. Detection Al Goulman recovered it by Friday noon after the owner alerted authorities late Thursday. Commissioner Phil Wright praised the departments in a letter and asked Chief Owen Ritny to circulate it to officers showing public appreciation.

Lelter Wanmending Phil Wright Ulteieh Cyeleshan South Alamo Street Western Union al Goulman Wille i Wright Shiva Owen Ritny

Gibson's Namesake Draws Court Fine

A court fined Gib son’s Namesake 25 for negligent collision in a car on North Flaree street. The defendant, a soldier at Dutean field, disputed the settlement terms but the judge ruled after hearing the testimony.

Stoat Gibson Cacques Chareed i Corporation Mes Lille Tier Flaree Street Tics

Fragmentary Notes From Fort Bary Menéten Scene

Fragmented OCR text mentions Fort Bary Menéten and a Wednesday night event. Names appear garbled with Mra. Tira M. Mc Kenzie and Sidtien hearttal as potential figures. The piece hints at a new video presentation and a possible cinema or performance titled Tinh Drenma among others.

Mra Tira M. McKenzie X. McKenzix

Morrow Brings Fine Record to Post on U. S. Commission

Ambassador Dwight W. Morrow, praised for diplomatic deftness, is set for a London mission as part of the American delegation. His experience in resolving church state disputes and balancing negotiation with realism positions him to influence naval arms talks and broader international policy.

Morrow Fine Record U. S. Commission Mericu Chanor SU Dwight W. Morrow Mexico City Kepidene Negree London Metco Asbawador Mezier Pere Mexico

Conopus Tourists Plan Thanksgiving Dinner Festivity

Conopus Tourists outline Thanksgiving activities with a first club dinner at Milimenteteria and a progressive card party, bridge event, and extended club services. Secretary H. S. Kiegler announced plans Tuesday as members seek apartment selections and city information.

Conopus

Mourned Negro servant buried at local park

Wastan Davis, 69, longtime figure among Main Avenue residents, was buried Tuesday morning at Aan Jour burial park with toned officials presiding. Davis, a Black house servant, had worked for the Hinge and Wainatenan families.

Wastan Davis Main Ayenue

Baby Jumbo Hurts Hunter in Hospital Encounter

A scrambled report describes a baby elephant incident in Central Africa where a tame animal charged during an examination at a hospital. The patient sustained severe injuries, including multiple arm fractures, as witnesses recall the animal’s unexpected aggression.

Chicago Central Africa Martox Escates Crarge Geta Jr Gelz Qn Will

Keystone Aircraft Wins Navy Patrol Boat Contract

The Keystone Aircraft Corporation of Bristol, Pennsylvania, awarded contracts totaling 29 for 18 patrol flying boats for the Navy.

Washington, D.C Keystone Aircraft Corporation Bristol Pawna Navy

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