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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1929
Page
2
Berlin October 9 President Hindenburg welcomed Graf Zeppelin commander Dr. Hugo Eckener aboard the German president praised the successful round the world flight. The ceremony marked national pride in the airship voyage and its spirit of exploration.
New Orleans October. Tallis White, 27, a teller for the American Bank and Trust Company, was jailed on a charge of embezzling $21,000. The warrant, issued yesterday by District Attorney Eugene Stainey, cites complaints from bank auditors.
An advertising notice promotes Nadine face powder as finer with a smoother texture and lingering fragrance. It claims noncaking wear, lasting freshness, and a soft feel, offered in four blends and priced at 50 cents, with a money-back guarantee.
Beatriz Rodriguez, sought for murder in two deaths, allegedly killed her brother in law and later killed Mrs Castilla. Rodriguez fled to Mexico but was spotted later at a home on West Laurel Street before detectives arrived. Detectives Carver and Ruhnke were called but Rodriguez had already escaped.
The second lecture in a free series will be at 4 30 p m Sunday in the north hall of the Witte museum. Parks director of the state agricultural laboratory will discuss the nger Indians and their culture based on his Sitka Alaska research. He donated a collection of ornaments arrows and utensils of the Chlinget tribe and will describe totem pole history linked to Porter Loring. Teachers and science club students are invited to attend.
Letha Byrd of LA has been chosen to head the law school class at a Texas university. The note also mentions 16 as president of Della Slama Rho with unclear context.
Leslie Ryed of 1192 South Lackberey street rose to president of the law school classes at the University of Texas and head of the Texas Rho debating fraternity. A prominent figure since admission, he helped the team defeat Kansas and Louisiana rivals, served as former president of Rusk Literary Society, and joined McLaurin Law Society. He earned Law Review honors, joined Phi Delta Phi and Chancellor, and won Houston Post-Dispatch prize in speaking. Age 23, he expects to receive his degree in June 1930.
Postmaster General Brown reports success in negotiations with airmail contractors aimed at lowering wartime airmail rates and reducing mail costs. The move follows government talks and signs of potential rate reductions for official and civilian air service.
Berlin reports that freight and commercial lines may be organized in Germany and backed by American capital. Following talks between Charles E. Mitchell and Graf Zeppelin, Mitchell said many are deeply interested in financing Zeppelin ventures and German air services.
Fragmented OCR text notes E B Chambers and Bat Corrigan forming a law partnership, with references to associates, a potential resignation, and changes in firm leadership. Names and details are unclear due to errors, but the core mentions a new partnership and personnel shifts.
A travel piece profiles a woman planning an adventurous expedition through Africa. The article hints at bold encounters with wildlife and native cultures as she prepares for a demanding journey and seeks to document experiences.
Charles A. Lindbergh wrapped up his Yucatan peninsula exploration with the Carnegie Institute team. They flew three days over Yucatan Campeche Quintana Roo and British Honduras tracing Maya ruins and locating a previously unknown city and strong signs of another. He planned a final reconnaissance along the east coast of Yucatan and over Cozumel before heading to Miami.
Shuja Be Duwwiel, Alpina wigister of Euedun, remained at the legation after downfall king. The expulsion occurred several weeks ago and was described as for personal reasons.
The former Polly Lauder, wife of the champion, was reported improving and free of complications after an operation for appendix removal performed seven days ago. The Associated Press notes she is progressing splendidly.
Excitement at police headquarters as three officers report oil wells on residential properties. Captain W A Haxtey, living near Roosevelt and Righiulliu, struck liquid gold on Henia Street three blocks from established wells. Motorcycle Officer M Brandt quit HQ after three wells produced about 12 barrels daily on Well Avenue. Dr Shacklett, secretary to the chief, has a well at 1504 Roosevelt. Officers say the wells are part of a separate pool from the Benita pool.
The steamer Elford, carrying American lininery and other goods, arrived at Novorossiysk the first American ship direct from the United States to a Soviet port since the war, marking a notable commerce milestone.
A committee appointed by the national tourist commission recommended abolishing the 11 percent tax on meals aboard trains to ease the foreign debt burden. The panel said the tax gives a bad impression to tourists and urged uniform baggage checks and a public money exchange service reform.
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