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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1929
Page
2
An OCR fragment discusses safes with alarm systems and a reflected essay on Ramsay MacDonald’s work in America. It covers war attitudes, Britain and America’s peace pledges, cannibalism metaphors, and tensions in the Mediterranean with Italy. The piece hints at continued coverage on page 14 column 4.5.
Fragmented reads show mixed cloudy conditions with minor temperature shifts across several states. Forecast mentions northerly winds, possible rain, and variable cloud cover, with attention to Tennessee Texas New Mexico and Louisiana weather patterns.
A Friday morning landslide at Caldwell gravel pit, several miles from the city, buried two workers and left a third severely injured. A.D. Greer, South San Antonio, witnessed the slide and helped rescue the men, who were rushed to Hebert B. Grom hospital. Beth will recover with attendance planned at the hospital.
Dunkleberg was found guilty of involuntary homicide in the July 30 crash at North St Marys and Pecan Streets. The jury convicted in County Court at Taw No after two days in session. He received a fine of 81 and court costs of 40.85. Becker's car struck the vehicle Dunkleberg drove, tipping over and throwing a pedestrian against a tree.
GALVESTON Get. i -l)- James Clinich's body was found sprawled on a sidewalk today with two pistol imprints in the back of the head. Police believe he had been slain by gangsters. An artist watch and other items on Clinich's person had not been disturbed.
The Chicago Wy Wil landed at Sky harbor airport just before 7 this morning after a 264 hour endurance flight. Dense fog prevented refueling, ending the mission.
Howerton of Anvlin was elected secretary of the industrial accident board after serving 16 years in that capacity. AVATIN, Pet. 11, and Marnan were mentioned in the proceedings as part of the election context.
Elizabeth Morrow daughter of the U S ambassador to Mexico and sister in law of Colonel Lindbergh will teach school in Mexico City this year instructing small members of the fifth grade.
Mike Elzabeth Morrow, daughter of the Hotter Mates Ambassador to Meaivo, expects to watch English Fifth Readers in a public school. Morrow is sister-in-law of Col. Charley A Lindbergh. She has taught at Dwight School in Inglewood and aims to teach American children elementary English. Deigh W Morrow, ambassador to Mexico, returns from vacation at Bogiewood. He travels with Mrs Morrow and a stenographer, by private car toward San Antonio, then to Mexico, leaving at 6 oclock PM for Laredo arrival time not clear.
Senator Hale, chairing the Manva charter committee, introduces a bill to place interstate aviation under ICC control. The measure aims to centralize regulation and oversight of air transport across states.
In Philadelphia at Shire Park the Athletics seek a third straight win against the Cubs as Guy Bush is tapped for the mound with Charley Root in reserve. Connie Mack debates sending Jack Quinn, while Earnshaw Grave or Walberg could start. Frigid weather coats the day as fans fill the home stands.
Philadelphia Oct 11 Gur Bush the Cubs pick to pitch the third game of the world series Connie Mack hopes to win his fourth title. The Athletics, led by Mack, aim for a four straight series sweep to erase past humiliations and join John McGraw and Miller Huggins as three time winners. The scene shifts to Chicago with both games likely in the American League context as Philadelphia bids for glory.
Washington Oct 11 Justice Willie Hils paused in the trial of Abber E. H. Fall on a $100 bribe charge from E. H. Dobany. Health concerns and reports of bronchial pneumonia delayed proceedings as the judge weighed a possible mistrial and relief for jurors.
A fireworks blast in Mexico City destroys a building and kills five people. Rescue teams searched for victims as the blast damaged surrounding structures and injured several others in the neighborhood.
The report promises a complete play by play update from San Antonio after the game. It highlights speed and accuracy in the big leagues with a focus on pitchers and key players. Root for the Cubs and Grove for the Athletics is noted amid a preview of the World Series extra coverage.
The forecast predicts pleasant autumn conditions with partly cloudy skies for San Antonio and the surrounding area. Metrology notes indicate unseasonably warm temperatures around 96 degrees, with a cool front expected Thursday night to affect the region. Weather stations in Amarillo, Hock, Pledger and Childress report precipitation Friday morning.
Clay County deputy sheriff Guthrie was indicted on first degree murder charges for the Sept 8 shooting of 18 year old Clarence Reiley who died while fleeing arrest on liquor charges. The case stems from the killing during an attempted liquor arrest in Ashland.
Authorities announced there will be no reopened inquiry into the murder of Bar ney McBride a wealthy Oklahoma oil man whose trussed and mutilated body was found here seven weeks ago. A Maceland sheriff had alleged McBride was killed by a racket but officials dismissed the claim.
Four men were instantly killed when an automobile crashed into a Lehigh locomotive near DuPont today. The accident occurred at night and the vehicle struck the moving train with fatal results. Authorities reported details are preliminary as investigators process the scene.
In Macon on October 11, a jury convicted Mes. Sarah Power a rooming house keeper of murder and did not recommend mercy. She faces the death penalty as the oldest woman ever sentenced to die in Georgia and perhaps in America. Karl Manchester 18 confessed to killing Parks 16 in her home for a life insurance payout linked to Mrs Power.
In Islah the Kabul fall is reported with Shah Wak Khan of Madr occupying the capital by 5:80 p.m. Habibullah and many army officers are captured while Nadir Khan’s forces advance. The report notes Bebul Sunday at 2 p.m. as the start of the occupation.
The War Department advances the split of the Chicago engineer district into two. Lt. Col. William Wothke, district engineer for Chicago, becomes vice for the new first district. Herbert Wild, assistant district engineer in Chicago, is placed in charge of the second district.
President Hoover sent greetings to Chiang Kai-shek on China’s independence day, expressing goodwill from the U.S. government and people. The message extended congratulations and wishes for continued prosperity and progress in China.
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