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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1929
Page
1
A clipped column discusses market fragility amid crowd panic, noting stock swings, warnings against gambling, and the folly of folly. It cites a race track loss, cites Albania Turkey tensions, and moves into advertising theory urging concise, repeated phrasing to grab attention.
Mrs. Pantages has escaped immediate imprisonment on a $50,000 bail after a judge denied a new trial. She may still seek probation with hearings set for October 25. The courtroom saw dramatic scenes as she collapsed emotionally and physically, with Rev. Rob Shuler called to testify and reprimanded for remarks regarding the case.
In Los Angeles the district attorney hints at new evidence in the Pan tages case as Eunice Fringie testifies under cross examination. Prosecutors say the case against Alexander Pantages remains strong and promise further detailing when court resumes Monday before a jury.
Mrs Maud Winchell Saxon formerly of Zanesville Ohio sues self styled love expert Harry Owen Saxon in Chicago claiming cruel treatment. She says she read his book The Master Key of Love and married him after a correspondence course and he now beats her and misuses funds intended for their son John Torpia.
Ben Schaper of North Pine Street avoided a robbery at his driveway by blasting his car horn. A bandit blocked his car and struck him with a blackjack but Schaper fought back with a toe kick while continuing to honk. The attacker drew a pistol but fired into the air as the bandits fled toward Pine and Durgan streets.
Paul Albert A. Michelson, noted authority on the manifestations of light, was reported venting easily here tonight in a battle against pneumonia.
The War Department allotted 2,500,000 for eee WASTINGTON D wet and 4,500,080 for improvements on the Mississippi River from onsas City to the month, with action reported today.
Mrs Jana Speer, age 111, celebrated her birthday this week. She claims she has an ironclad constitution and that tobacco chewing is unhealthy, noting she chews tobacco in its natural state and dislikes the store brands she sees.
By Univerml Bervies. In a controversial idea from Smith's autobiography, he proposed making the defeated presidential candidate a United States senator at large. He suggested this to ensure continued influence and a mechanism for minority versus majority checks, sparking debate among political experts.
In Kansas City Missouri a husband was shot by his wife following a card game. Authorities report the quarrel escalated, prompting the wife to seek poison later and the husband’s death, with local residents avoiding similar gatherings amid fear.
In Hollywood California on an October day Gwen fee, a comedian known as Baby Star, denies reports of engagement to Charles Haley. Haley, a Chicago actor, was in town starring in a talking picture. She dismisses the troth claim and questions why she should marry.
Thomas H. Carew Jr 22 injured fatally Saturday afternoon when a car he was cranking in gear at a Medina Street warehouse platform slipped and trapped him He died en route to a hospital Carew an employee of the Missouri Pacific lines was making the car ready to go home Funeral services will be held at his McKinley avenue home with Rev F A Neumeister officiating Survivors include his widow Mrs Gladys Carow father Thomas G Carow Sr two brothers William and James and sister Miss Martha Carow all of San Antonio
In Dallas a 40 year old welder Robert Williams killed his wife Gladys, 25, after a quarrel in their apartment. He then shot himself, blowing part of his face away. Their six year old daughter Myrlie was sent to a nearby drug store for cigarettes just before the shootings.
A priest from the Paulist Fathers' church attended Jeanne Engels' funeral service, breaking church rules to view the ceremony. The funeral was held at Campbell's church with Jeanne Faglen laid in a bronze and silver coffin, drawing curious onlookers and prompting questions about propriety.
Annie Blecher, 40, of 316 South Con tho street, a Black woman, was jailed in Bexar County on a narcotics sale charge after waiving a hearing and pleading not guilty. Bond was set at 500 dollars. United States Commissioner Paul Lockhart signed the order.
In Canon City Colorado authorities probe possible conspiracies among prison guards following a bloody mutiny at the state penitentiary. Convicts including Charles Davis face solitary confinement as warden F B Crawford cautions of new charges and outside involvement in the riot that left 12 dead and caused extensive damage.
A 20 year old Calgary girl faced deportation in Oakland California today on a charge of moral turpitude. An apparent mother said a prominent Oak Islandian caused the trouble by telling immigration authorities he would wed another woman.
Miss Tahbel Donald, daughter of the British premier, visits Washington as social host to Vice President Curtis. She calls at the White House and the Mayflower hotel, accompanied by Lady Isabella Howard, while Mrs. Gann, acting as official hostess, strengthens her standing with the diplomatic corps.
A mother, Mrs. Sparks, asked police to search for her 12 year old son Fritz Sparks who wandered with a Mitta dog on Thursday evening. Fritz is blond and wore a white hat. the dog tags along everywhere, and they did not reach school.
Munravia Calif et al. Mabel Normand, once a film tomboy, is described as very much alive by attendants at a sanitarium. Normand had been weaning out against an attack of pneumonia that interrupted her treatment for tuberculosis.
Four members of a campus political group faced a $100 bond after authorities say they raided rival headquarters at the university. Literature and campaign materials were removed during the incident, highlighting tensions in the campus political scene.
President Hoover and Prime Minister MacDonald meet at a wooded camp by the Rapidan River for talks on international amity. The leaders travel in separate cars from Washington, attended by Isobel MacDonald and Secretary of State Stimpy, with Mrs Hoover and Isobel joining later. The gathering, described as informal and historic, centers on diplomacy amid rustic lodge comfort.
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