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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1929

Page

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Emancipation and fashion talk in fragmented column

A fragmented column discusses early 20th century themes including women’s emancipation, fashion limits for skirts, and a Paris opening of the Agence John Wanamaker at 44 Rue des Petites Beurler. It cites figures like Edith W. Cox, and references to Hoover, Borah, Rockefeller, and Ford, framing views on government, foreign relations, wealth, and power with speculative commentary.

Agence John Wanamaker Paris Rue Des Petites Beurler Jes Edith W. Cox Parc de Montretont Darance Soerich Thibet Ching Saya Hoover Borah Rockeler Ford Henry Foru Ae Mr. Boerich

Weather report garbled forecast for Friday and weekend

The text describes a cloudy to partly cloudy forecast with a Friday high near 38 degrees and moderate winds along the coast. Expect possible showers in the northwest, fresh southerly winds, and scattered precipitation across Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and surrounding states with variable speeds.

100-Foot Plunge Claims Life of Workman

Philadelphia dispatch reports a workman died after a 100 foot plunge at a construction site in Quaker City Welcones Premie Philadelphia. The tragic incident occurred as Prime Minister MacDonald visited the area to meet old associates and those who aided him during his earlier health crisis. Authorities investigated the fall and its circumstances are under review.

Philadelphia Rameoy StacDonald Great Britain MacDonald Washington New York Ishbel

Washington bids Premier farewell to MacDonald in capital

Sir Ramesay MacDonald the British prime minister left Washington for Philadelphia after a week of talks with President Hoover on maintaining world peace. He appeared in informal dress as officials saw the conferences as satisfactory. The White House car carried him and aides, with Ambassador Howard and Capt. Buchan also present.

Washington D. C Get Ramsay MacDonald Huilain Philadelphia Stimeon Hoover MacDonald Mritiah

North Texas Weather Forecast From J Tartoe

A weather forecast predicts showers in North Texas this week but overall conditions remain mostly unchanged. Partly cloudy skies and steady temperatures are expected with highs around 88 degrees on Friday.

North Texas Man Antasia J. Tt. Jartoe Weather Bureau

Judge recesses Fall bribery case amid health concerns

Washington D C December 10 Justice Willem Hitz recessed the bribery trial of former Interior Secretary Albert B Fall after a court appointed physician reported Frillfax examination incomplete and Fall unable to stand or proceed. The delay shifts proceedings to tomorrow as health issues suspend further action.

Washington, D. C Willem Hitz Albert B. Fall Frillfax Rod

Guard Dies From Prison Riot Wounds

Canon City Colorado headline notes Myron Clomlein a guard at the state penitentiary died from wounds suffered during the riot. The toll rose to eighteen dead, eight of whom were guards, as officials reported early details of the incident.

Canon City Colo Myron Clomlein Colorado Atale Goodwin Ruth

Ask Treasury to Buy Farm Bonds

Washington October 10 1920 Senator Brookhart and Senator Dubinsky urge joint resolution authorizing the secretary of the treasury to purchase 100 million dollars or more in farm bonds from federal banks to finance agriculture during wartime. The measure aims to provide funds for farming relief and stabilization.

Treasury Washington, D. C Secretary of the Treasury Jantt Banka Brookhart Ter Dubtican

Lindy Returns From Belize Flight Promptly Today

Charlee Lindbergh arrives back in Miami from Belize aboard a Pan American flight. The party landed at 0:50 p m local time, concluding the Belize trip.

Charlee A. Lindbergh Lele Cozumel Belize Rad

Pantages Waggoner Case Hears Witnesses In Trial

Los Angeles Oct 10 Three former Pantages employees were to testify as prosecution witnesses in the trial of theater magnate Alexander Pantages on statutory assault charges. Witnesses Tillie Russo Hoy Keene and William Jebelman testified they were instructed to color their stories for Pantages defense. Defense argued witness W C Hale, recalled, is a fugitive with Texas botany counts and was arrested as a felony suspect in LA. Jay Sheridan testified Pantages sought help to secure testimony against Miss Eunice Pringle.

Los Angeles Alexander Pantages Eunice Pringle Tillie Russo Timon Fitts Cubby Hole Pantages Texas W. C. Hale W. J. Gilbert Sinder Gilbert Hale Los Angeles County Witnes San Diego Jay Sheridan Sheridan Pamages

Banker Charles Waggoner Sentenced for Mail Fraud

New York banker Charles Delos Waggoner, longtime president of Elluride Cole Bank, received a 45 year term after pleading guilty to mail fraud tied to a scheme to steal 500000 from New York banks via forged authorization papers. Prosecutors said embezzlement from his own bank provided motive for the crimes. Witnesses had traveled from the West Coast for testimony before the plea was entered in federal court. The U S Attorney pressed for a severe sentence, noting the defendant’s role in a larger pattern of financial crime.

New York Charles Delos Waggoner Elluride Cole Bis West Coast Weegoners Nse Eelay Laith States Charles H. Tuttle Atlanta Wnggouce

Canadian Banker to Pass Through San Antonio in October

Sir Frederick William Taylor, pre ident of the Bank of Montreal, Canada, with his secretary and family in a private car, will pass through San Antonio October 17 en route to Mexico City. They arrive in San Antonio at 8:40 p.m. from St Louis and depart at 11:50 p.m. for Saredo.

Frederick William Taylor Bank of Montreal Canada San Antonio Orteber 17 Mexico City St. Louie Saredo

Increased appropriations for U.S. courts urged

The attorney general's office has recommended several hundred thousand dollars in increased appropriations to the budget bureau to relieve congestion in federal courts in Washington D. C. on October 10.

Wastington D. C Budget Bureau Attorney General's Office

Fans Sleep Out to Get Place in Bleacher Line

In Philadelphia on October 10 fans began lining up for the opening sale of bleacher gear for the Athletics game tomorrow at 10. The line formed overnight with fans, some using ironing boards as beds, carrying sandwiches, water and various packages. One early entrant, 28 year old A. Tennyson, stood out as the first to wait.

Athletics Privadelphta A. Tennyson

Aviator Fined After Traffic Light Altercation in Houston

The 23 year old Thomas argued with Traffic Officer C A Dotson after running a red light at Houston and Stel dt, resulting in a police stop and a court appearance. Watson fined him four pounds for failing to stop and obey the signal in Corporation court.

C. A. Dotson Thomas Houston Steldt Corporation Court Tidge Duse Watson

Corn Crop Guess Announced by U S Department of Agriculture

The U S Department of Agriculture announced an estimate placing this year’s corn crop at 07700 bushels. The acreage figures reflect state by state projections and supply expectations for the coming year.

U.S Washington, D.C Department of Agriculture

Obes Excluded From Dowk Of Ramon Prayre Ritual

New York report notes Obes is omitted from the marriage ritual under the revised Dowk of ramon prayer as approved by the Protestant Episcopal clinten. The ceremony also omits additional endowments and loosely worded religious rites.

New York Ramon Prayre cWeagldly

Lobby Probe to Open on Tuesday

Investigating committee announced it will hold a public hearing on Tuesday in the wennte lobby. The session is aimed at examining the opening procedures and related concerns, with officials expected to testify.

Washington, D. C Wennte Lobby

HOLST CRASHES IN 100 FOOT HOIST ACCIDENT

Two injured workers and one dead amid a collapse at a city plant site on the Routh Loop when a 100 foot wooden hoist toppled. Ed Holland atop the tower died instantly after being dashed against a concrete wall. William Graff and another worker were injured, with Graff taken to Santa Rosa infirmary. Cecil Graham cited a snapped steel wire as a possible cause. Survived by a widow and two children.

New City Newnae Routh Loop Ed Hotland Bandmeyer Street William Graff Santa Rosa Infirmary Ank Ie Angele Dent Cecil Graham Holland

Former State Treasurer Loses Prison Term Appeal

Cincinnati report states former state treasurer Bert Buckley lost his bid for a new year penitentiary term and a $100 fine after the U S Circuit Court of Appeals refused to grant him a stay of his appeal in the bribery case connected to prohibition enforcement.

Rert Buckley Atate Bia United States Circuit Court of Appeals

Indicted bank robbery case cited as political in nature

The grand jury indictment of Schwartz on robbery charges is challenged as politically motivated. Lawyers claim the grand jury was not properly selected and that sheriff and officials influenced the process. The motion alleges jurors were improperly chosen, and asserts extensive political involvement in the case, seeking to quash the indictment. Schwartz faces trial Monday in the Ninety-fourth District Court.

Schwartz Bank Robe Ber Aby Torurs J. Branklin Spearm W. W. McGrory Thuradas Schwarbe Peanut Grand Jury Commission Motien Officcom Sherif Altonzo Newton Jr Anderson Grand Jury Walter Tynan Firet Aval Stone Newton Dube Currer Tynan Italso Jonathan Bell Bocanys Bob Ginder Um Iter Newton Shecitf Burley Shipp Duke Carver Carver Nheriff Sherifé He Ochs Charles Per Ehie Frank Gittinger al Gittinger Frank Haicea Wim Fuller Schwarts Guaranty States Bank

Foreign Relation Dinner Broadcast Friday on WOAT

WOAT will air the Council of Foreign Relations dinner from Rue Carltenber Tel New York on Friday October 11 at 8 to 9 p m Elihu Toot presiding officer and first speaker Raneay MarDongh Geemt Tiriain ally highlighted as guard of home second speaker The program will feature Interwoven entertainers and fuller hourly news following the dinner

WOAT Carlten Bertel New York Obra Nag Council of Foreign Ite Ilations Elihu Toot Raneay MarDongh Prlote Sinister Geemt Tiriain Guar

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