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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1929
Page
2
Commander Richard E. Byrd, famed U S Navy pilot and Antarctic explorer, has earned numerous decorations and distinctions from Congress and various nations. The article traces his career from Annapolis to transcontinental flights, early Arctic journeys, the 1926 Antarctic mission, and later oceanic and world-flight preparations, highlighting his military service and family background.
Corpus Christi reports Clark Peape 62 former mayor and president of City transport and Trust company died in Los Angeles after several weeks illness. Citizens note his public service and business leadership.
Joseph Schenck aims to establish eight talking houses in Europe funded by Behenok and investors. The first three theaters will seat 4000 each and be located in Paris London and Glasgow, addressing a shortage of venues for American talkies.
A new president leads the fifty first annual Texas State Teachers Association convention as delegates plan a final program of greetings before closing. Willers, superintendent of public schools, will be president for the coming year after the elections committee spent the day counting ballots and adjourned following the general session.
Fragmentary wartime notes describe German troops preparing to evacuate, with references to Ehrenbreitstein and last French positions. Mentions before dawn movements and a shifting battle line as Allied forces push forward. Names and places appear in garbled form but indicate a major withdrawal event.
Jealousy emerges as the alleged motive in a murder case as Teun MEMI reports a man killed and another man wounded. The suspect, tied to a fracture with his partner, faces trial today amid testimony about a breakup and a violent confrontation with a poker knife and axe.
Untested garbled text appears to report bank robbers confessing to police with unclear names and locations in a jumbled filing. The readable content hints at a confession event but lacks coherent details or verifiable entities.
AOR Rana of 2122 Prrex Street appears in today’s Your Fire Man feature. Teunaeu is identified as a pipe man with Keation 12 at 1402 South Plarég Street and a member of the Land.
The East faced its first sub freezing conditions of the season as New York City registered 20 degrees with a northwest wind adding to misery. One woman died in Staten Island from exposure after fainting while fetching ash cans, as misery spread to New Jersey and Pennsylvania with snow and record low November temps in many areas.
Weather halted warmth across the South as cold fronts pushed through Atlanta and Kentucky. Readings dipped near or below freezing with 25 to 9 degrees on the coast, Virginia reporting heavy snowfall and Bristol noting several inches. Kentucky and Virginia mountains saw flurries and snow.
An icy northwest wind grips the prairies as Manitoban towns report mid-winter chill. Temperatures plunge well below zero in Winnipeg and nearby areas while Saskatchewan and other provinces record frigid readings. The weather disrupts daily life and raises concerns about transport and heating needs.
A north gale swept the Great Lakes causing grain carriers and freighters to the port of Fort William. Seven grain boats and four packages of corn were overdue by three days for An Tong at three days. Most ships are without wirelead and ten expsea set the belief that they all sternfely sheltered.
Forecast warned of snow in North Texas but failed to materialize as freezing temperatures prevailed mainly in the southern region. The day saw a bright day with temperatures rising rapidly, while Challan reported a low near 27 degrees.
Mexico City November 20 The president Portea will participate in the dedication of a large gymnasium and workers athletic park. The facility is among the initial buildings slated for opening during the November 20 program.
Beverly Hills California November 10 Will Rogers mocks Hoover era fund pledges urging coaches to secure larger grandstands longer trips and higher pay for talent. He cites Chicago soldiers' aid and Notre Dame publicity as examples while deriding reliance on Wall Street and Congress.
Reports detail Byrd and Amundsen style polar feats, radio advances, and swift air travel turning points in the Arctic and Antarctic. It notes Byrd’s 100 mile view from the edge of sea barriers, Amundsen’s South Pole dash, and Peary’s North Pole milestone aided by early wireless messaging.
Governor references a Ford wired statement on wages and prices. He cites government figures to argue cotton prices at 16 cents are too low and a farmer with a family of three to five receives about 43.76 monthly for toil, urging action to adjust economic conditions.
In Beaumont Texas a Fort Worth priest Frank Nerrin of the First Methodist Church was denied use of Beaumont Hall for a Sunday night meeting. His $1000 bond was returned after the local council denied permission citing group actions. The meeting followed a council session where the council considered the request and alternative venues.
In Pittsburgh Pennsylvania a blaze destroyed a home killing Frederick Jr. and Falwaril Williams, both 12, early today. Father and two other children, Margaret seven and Mazin four, were evacuated to a hospital with severe burns. Margaret was apparently not at home during the fire.
A federal agent arrested a man in downtown Cleveland for allegedly leading a gang accused of running a rum operation on the Great Lakes. The arrest occurred near Marco View at Market View area between March and June this year, with charges tied to the alleged conspiracy.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions venue names and events such as a county store dance and a Sunday night feature at a hall. References include 101 W. Commerce, Pent hall, and multiple local business names like Albert A. Chicon watchmaker at 811 Massetiuilding San Antonio.
Os Ty Vale, a prominent American Taeglin commander, says the Borroeo of war is closer to America now than eleven years after the World qwaar and urges stronger government aid for disabled veterans. He visited San Antas Savurday to inspect the vetdrave hospital at Legion near Kerrville and to meet veterans. An honor event at the Alamo eal followed.
London dispath reports former King Manuel of Portugal underwent a operation. Details are sparse and changes planned for the royal works program have been cancelled amid the illness.
A principal witness testified that on November 4 at the Park Central hotel Arnold Holbstein was shot in room 840. Prosecution contends the room was rented by George A. McManus. the witness could not confirm the murder weapon’s exact origin, believing it resembled a bottle breaking. The guest Bre. Marian A. Putnam of Asheville testified about hearing no scream and described a man in the hallway shortly after.
A vote on the Young Plan attack measure failed in the referendum. The proposal was defeated as the German public will decide on December 22. The outcome affects European financial arrangements and signals opposition to certain wartime reparations terms.
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