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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1929

Page

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Ruthless Ruthers and Ladies in Senate Dramas

A fragmented opinion piece discusses potential female candidates in the U S Senate including McCormick Pratt Owen and Ruth Banna McCormick from Illinois and Ruth Oren of Florida. It muses on gender, politics, and international notes while deriding or praising figures and plans a page 2 continuation.

Senate Mer Ruth Banna McCormick Miinois Pratt Indy New York Mny Roscoe Conkling Tom Platt

Devine Lad Dies in 8 A Hospital From Gun Wound

Jake Tobuson of Te: Ving Texas was shot in the abdomen when a gun in his brother Walter's hands discharged during a rum inspection. He died at Robert B. Green Hospital Wednesday night after transport from San Antonio by his grandfather Sam Sneed.

Jake Tobuson Te: Ving Texas Walter Robert B. Gree Hospital San Antonio Sam Sneed

Hello World Goes Into Receivership

Hello World radio owners and related operators in Shreveport were placed in receivership by order of Judge Stephens of the Caddo district court. The action names KYWKI and the Henderson Iron Works and Supply company among others.

Suireveport KYWKI WW. K. Henderson Iron Works and Supply Company Tung Suilyn J. H. Stephens Caddo District

Co Ed Killed and Two Injured in Louisiana Crashes

Baton Rouge Louisiana November 28 A freakish string of traffic accidents near LSU and Tulane during Thanksgiving Day football events left one co ed dead and two others seriously injured. Authorities reported multiple crashes occurred as crowds gathered in the city for the games.

Baton Rouge Louisiana State University Dent Thousanis

Collision Forces Ship Back to Pier

The Mauretania, after a harbor collision with a car fleet soon after starting a transatlantic voyage, returned to quarantine and then to her pier. The captain reported a hole about 4 by 10 feet above the waterline.

New York Mauretania Torlay

Unclear East Texas Weather Forecast Fragment

Fragmentary news item from East Texas describes Thursday night clouds and rising temperatures in places, colder conditions expected in the north Friday, with moderate southerly winds. Mentions possible snow in the Panhandle Thursday night into Friday and scattered precipitation across Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and nearby areas.

Fourcaar East Texas Wight Panhandle North Portion

Thanksgiving Spirit Rules Across the Nation

The piece recalls the Pilgrim legacy as Thanksgiving day unfolds with broad public observance. Amid stock market pressures, optimism remains high as football games, boxing, horse races and other events color the day. City crowds travel, colleges report students returning home, and many businesses close. In New York, Mr. Zero plans a charitable turkey outreach at his Bowery tub shelter.

Desarte Pilgrim Fathers Winined Bay Vinut Torkey Af Ravrse Sneger New York Down Turkey Mr. Zero Zero

Train Hits Car at Crossing Four Killed in Maryland Crash

A Pennsylvania Railroad express train struck a car at a crossing in Perriman, Maryland, killing four people including three children. The impact hurled the vehicle into a watchman’s shack beside the tracks, and authorities pursue details as the investigation continues.

Rack Moanuder Phipps Perriman Pennsylvania Railroad

Two Runaway Boys Sought by Officers

Officers in multiple counties search for two runaways who left their homes aiming for California. The youths, Franke aid Cithin aon, are on the run after planning to hike southwest, with authorities issuing alerts and urging public help.

Wranke Uo Thakata Atreet Pinutslay Bhesitt

Pug Tells Judge Wife Beats Him Up

CIMIEAGD reports a sensational court claim where a pugilist says his wife attacked him during a dispute over lawful terms. The fighter described plates being thrown and a blackened eye, noting the violence forced him to cancel scheduled fights as he spoke with Judge Andersson.

Pug Colverml Terrbes Cimieagd Edilin Audurepit Charles Willama Andersnn Florence Anderson

Lawyers Fight Over Court Charge In Bexar Jail Plot

In a heated court scene over alleged conspirators to free Shipp from Bexar county jail on November 24 25 lawyers J Franklin Spears and C J Matthews clashed in the courtroom. Spectators and deputies intervened as blows were exchanged and both men ended with facial injuries. The dispute centered on Spears access to Shipp and potential conspiracies to aid delivery from jail.

Bhatt Mousa Newton J. Franklin Spears Shipp Bexar County Weilnesing Spears C. J. Matthews Sprat Tertiety Shipp Swere Batrie W. W. McCrory Newton Spears Ln Matthews J. M. Nears Duke Carver Matthewa Spearahout Il

Mayo Clinic to treat Kew Chief amid travel delays

A terse report notes Mayo Clinic will treat the Kew Chief as he travels from Mesleo City to Rochester, then New York and Washington. The Chief plans a month’s rest before paying respects to President Hoanee, following formal election results released ten days earlier by the chamber of deputies.

WA City Uni -Qytle Tuba Mesleo City Linitel Eamy Portes Gil Ruebeeiers Mim Mayo Elimin Rochester New York Washington Hoanee Pormal Chamber of Deputies Prosittoul Lees Ut

Settlement Likely in Fighters Suit Against Panages

A suit brought by Jack Denne sey and Jack Kearns motion picture enterprises against Alexander Pantages over the Kansas City theater robbery of November 11, 1922, appears likely to settle out of court. The case, set for trial yesterday, was delayed as counsel for plaintiffs reported impending settlement. The robbery involved a road show partnership and theft of funds from the Pantages theater safe.

Los Angeles Jack Dennesey Jack Kearns Motion Picture Enterprises Alexander Pantages Kansas City Triad Pantages Dempses Kearns

Mexico Offers 250 Reward for Man's Capture

The Mexican government offers 250 for the arrest and delivery of Guillermo Malisiar accused of embezzlement at Nuevo Laredo. Fimrinue Santilanez, consul general, noted Thuras Maldonado formerly managed the Mexican Telegraph Company at Nuevo Laredo.

Mexico Tourrument Guillermo Malisiar Nueva Qaredo Fimrinue Santilanez Thura-s Maldonado Nuero Laredo

Decision Near on Radio Regulation

Washington November 28 The fate of the Federal radio policy and the power of the government to regulate the country’s vast broadcasting system will be decided by Congress and the supreme court before January 1. It appeared likely.

Wastiington D. C Madina Coto Fodund Congress Supreme Noar

Abraham Lincoln lookalike dies in Los Angeles street crash

Reorge Coates, 42, who bore a remarkable likeness to Abraham Lincoln, was killed today in a collision between his slightly damaged automobile and a street car in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles UPI Reorge Coates Abraham Lincon M Bss

Gem Robbery At Alamo Jewelry Store Reported

Thieves broke a glass window at the Alamo Jewelry company early Thursday stealing two rings valued at 100 and 125. A reward of 200 is offered for return of jewels, with full value paid for any replacement diamonds. Detectives and patrolmen investigated, scene noted, no arrests reported.

Atlee Alamo Jewelry Company Barnes Sadevski Man Sulovsky Arresia Walter Sehleyer Bebleyer F. 1 Thirmunta D. KE. Covington

Norse Radio Fans Demand Religion Debate After Loss

Norwegian radio listeners push for more religious programming following a football match where Norway defeated an Amsterdam team. The segment notes complaints about coverage and calls for broader religious content on air.

Norse Radio Leyes Oslo Norway Noy Norewegiin Radio Funk Lewatiey Whey Vhey Sertice WHS Norweghin Amsterdam

Police to Bring in Hoboes for Dinner Turkeys to be served at Desalaines Street drive

Chicago police units in the Desalaines Street district were ordered to conduct a new drive against hoboes. Patrolmen were told to bring all homeless transients in the district to headquarters where the hoboes will be guests at a turkey dinner.

Ghicago Polivn Desalaines Stree Hebors

Autoist Accused of Negligent Homicide in County Court

Charges of negligent homicide filed in county court No 1 after an automobile accident near Rast Commerce and Tanora intersection Tuesday. The plea follows the death of Sam Walkot, with We. Pabst of 224 Slocum cited as involved.

Police Seek Help in Missing 32 Year Old Man

Police launch a search for Prank Tag, 32, reported missing from GOA Avenue in B. Authorities described the case as urgent and urged residents to report any sightings or information to local stations. The investigation focuses on locating Tag and determining his last known movements.

Goa Avenue

Daddy of Twins Is Aged 79

Arkadelphia reports J BL Meader, 79, a pioneer, celebrated Thanksgiving as Meg and Mrs Meader welcomed twins, a boy and a girl. Mrs Meader is recovering nicely. The event marks a long life with many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Arkadelphia Ark Nay J. BL Meader Meg Mrs. Meader

Girl Refuelling Record Seekers Given Gasoline

METROPOLITAN AIRPORT LOS ANGELES Nov 28 INS Soaring 1000 feet over the airport shortly before sunrise Hobby Trout and Elinor Smith girl refueling record seekers signaled for a refueling contact after they had been in the air 19 hours. The grolw crew sent aloft 150 gallons of gasoline four gallons of oil and Thanksgiving day breakfast Cowboy Warren replaced Paul Whittier millionaire sportsman backer as pilot of the referring plane Whittier was called away on business.

Metropolitan Los Angales Hobby Trout Elinor Smith Th. C. Warren Paul Whittier Whittier

Jealous Youth Who Killed Two Given Death Sentence

Beaumont Temas Nov 28 GP Teither Berwick confessed killer of a waiter Port Archurtor and a girl in a jealous act. District court yesterday imposed the death penalty for the killing of William Berd. A few hours before execution, Berwick described the crime during the trial. Belle Grow, 28, watched with Byrd, his accomplice, as the incident unfolded in a fit of jealousy.

Stock Exchanges to Remain Closed Over Week End

New York reports markets paused for Thanksgiving observance. Brokerage houses and exchanges including the Brooklyn Exchange will remain closed through Friday while banks and clearing houses adjust operations and reopen on the following business day.

New York Brookanvhange Amit Wesel!nti Nest Vienday

Ship Bearing U.S. Dead at Hoboken

In New York on November 28 a transport ship was expected to dock in Hoboken carrying American war dead laid to rest in hastily dug graves near the Siberian railroad route. The grim homecoming follows patriotic efforts to honor fallen service members from the conflict in distant front lines.

New York Hoboken Peni Siberian Railroad Resdian Archiaigel Yessia

Contested Seats Highlight Congress Debate on Vacancies

Washington stories detail five contested House seats from Florida to Texas and Missouri. Lawmakers face investigations, citizenship questions, and claims of irregularities as committees prepare hearings to examine election returns and seating eligibility.

Teth Brian Owen Florida W. C. Lawson Owen Anguatua McCloskes Ile Bas Tesas Lectins, McClankey San Angonin Besnttounty

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