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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1929

Page

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Two Fine Girls In An Age Of Big Numbers

Arthur Brisbane notes a dull morning turning historic as 14 July events in France unfold. He references Ramsay MacDonald as a Socialist, the rise of big government, and social reformers. Ishbel MacDonald and Miss Morrow emerge as exemplary young women shaping moral welfare and education amid a news-heavy era.

Ramsay MacDonald Mr. Thames Socialink Sortaliat Big Business Ehudder MacDonald Socialista

Weather summary with scattered showers and cool nights

The report notes changing temperatures with chances of showers Friday through Sunday, cooler nights, and easterly winds. It lists cities including Chicago Denver Dodge City Helena Los Angeles and New York with cloudy to rainy conditions and varied temperatures, plus a broad Texas Oklahoma rotation of precipitation and winds.

Aish Chicaeo Derver Cole Stlear Dea Melnes Dodge City Helens Mont Angeles Tao Au Miami Fin Kew Avenue New York Laule Tounny Umbeboria Louisiana Antiog Texan Oklahoma Tankane New Mexico Windus Terea Logielana New Menos Lenmiane

Cubs Triumph Sees Woods Claim Title After Friday Game

J. D. Jack Robinson backed the Philadelphia Mackinen while G. C. Woods predicted a Cubs win on Friday. When the final score appeared, Woods celebrated a title with his correct forecast and its surprising outcome.

J. D. Jack Robinson Philadelphia

Youth purse thieves jailed after crossState spree

Two 17 year old youths admitted to robbing 20 homes in Oklahoma City and others in Amarillo Texas Wichita Falls and Waco. One boy captured after a 15 minute poolside pursuit. second arrested later after officers hid in the suspects’ room. Diamonds rings and two pistols found. They face burglary and theft charges and will be sent back to Oklahoma City for custody.

Oklahoma City Texas Oklahoma Amarillo Wichita Falls Waco Waterloo Roy Mayticla Burnet Alrert Omnar Oxington Avenue Thomas Disento Chee Broadway Third Disento Raymond Knight Wm Ncuite CBASE Neanquarters Bigot E. Covington Covington Ha Raymond Edward Martin Youtha Oklayona

Aviation Fan Rebuilds Plane from Wagon Parts

Elizabethtown dispatch reports Chorten Shenk, an aviation enthusiast, constructed a makeshift airplane from a baby carriage wagon wheels and bedposts. The craft flew about 25 feet before crashing, illustrating a bold but flawed test of improvised flight.

Elizabethtown Chorten Shenk Faung Aviation

Lindbergh Plans Northward Flight Depending on Weather

Col Charles A Lindbergh left at 6 53 p m today bound northward with weather guiding the route and outcome. His flight plan hinges on meteorological conditions and raids.

Lindy Miami Fin Charles A. Lindbergh

Markets Close for Columbus Holiday

New York stocks, commodities markets, and banks closed today in observance of Columbus Day, a legal holiday.

Columbus New York New York Stocy Exchange

Light to Give Series Story Lofts Grove and Karley Root

The Light promises a complete World Series extra with full box score and play by play coverage of the fourth game in Philadelphia. Bay Antonio fans will receive detailed game narration and a vivid scene of the packed festivities, as reported in the paper’s special edition.

Lofts

Weather forecast for Saturday expects clouds and rain

A Saturday weather edict notes cloudy conditions with probable showers in the city. A pre dawn rainfall of .15 inches is reported in San Antonio and surrounding areas. Early Texas stations including Austin Corpus Christi and Brownsville show rainfall with Brownsville reporting over a half inch Friday night.

Man Sam Antonio Texas Austin Corpus Cheisti Browneville J. H. Jarboe Brownsville

Boy Injured When Head Struck Tree During Ride

Wesley Dixon an 18 year old of 226 Perk avenue sustained scalp wounds and a probable skull fracture after leaning out to look back from a moving car driven by Fred Walker of 3314 South Tyean street. The accident occurred roadside near the vehicle, hospital treatment followed at Robert B. Greet hospital where doctors attended to the head wound.

Wesley Dixon Perk Avenue Robert B. Greet Hospital Fred Walker South Tyean Street Dixon

Mexican Flier to Blaze Air Trail

Capt. Fellciano Flores of the Mexican army air corps will lead a solo flight on October 10 from Mexico City to La Paz capital of Lower California. The route includes stops at Yure cuatro Mazatlan and Loa Mocha before crossing the Gulf of California to La Paz aboard a carino Sesquininne aircraft built in Mexico.

Mexico City Ontawi Fellciano Flores Jarmy Air Corps la Paz Lower California Mexico Yurecuatro Mazatlan Loa Mocha Gulf of California la Pas

Unbalanced Mind Held Writing Aid

Lake Placid report from UCtate notes one day to ben Witla cenzy to werite books. Karl Von Toren, author and critic, speaks to the New York Library association. He notes normal people seek stable life while the writer creates clothing to satisfy his wish.

Lake Placid New Uctate Ben Witla Cenzy Werite Books Carl von Toren Crits New York Libracy Association

San Marcos Shooting Kills Two. One Wounded in Courthouse Row

An official investigation will convene today into a late yesterday shooting near the San Marcos courthouse that killed Riley W. Plant and Helmuth Herbold and wounded M. B. Cochran. A. J. Wimberly, a longtime local ranchman, fired on Plant as both men drove their cars. Wimberly is jailed without charges filed. Plant, a former San Antonio resident, was indicted for attack. his docket delay allowed yesterday’s confrontation.

San Marcos Helmuth Herbold Riley W. Plant A. J. Wimberly Plant Wimberly M. B. Cochran Corutla At Automobile Hi Wan Harhold San Antonio

Pair Accused of Witchcraft Slain in Mexico

In San Luis Potosi on October 12 a man and his wife accused of witchcraft were stabbed to death in El Planillo neighborhood. Two men confessed to the assassination saying the couple had caused harm to their wife. The assailants were jailed awaiting trial.

San Luis Potost Mexico Man el Planillo

Leeds return to New York harbor aboard Mauretania

Mrs W B Leeds and her daughter arrive in New York after traveling abroad. On entering the harbor they notice Mr William B Leeds’ motor yacht decorated with flags and escorting the ship to the pier.

W. B. Leeds N. Y New York Mr. William B. Leeds Princeng Xepia Syearald Mauretania Mr. Leeds

Gene Tunney's Wife Expected to Leave Clinic Soon

Mrs Gene Tunney wife of the former heavyweight champion of the world underwent an appendectomy last week and doctors report her condition improving rapidly. She is expected to be able to leave her clinic quarters Monday or Tuesday with recovery proceeding well.

Berlin 1Gene Tunney

Root Slated to Oppose Today in World Series Game

Phila, Oct. 12 The fourth World Series game between the Chicago Cubs and the Philadelphia Athletics featured forecast of fair, warmer weather and a lineup highlighted by Foxx and Hornsby in the Athletics' attack. Guy Bush delivered a courageous pitching performance for the Cubs, allowing nine hits but closing strong as Chicago surged to a 3-1 victory. The series now shifts back to Chicago with both sides seeking a decisive win to claim the title.

Philadepina Qet Chicago Cubs Philadelphia Mississippi Guy T. Bush Ole Miss Chienzo Arkletley Cubs Yemen Wilbert” Robinson Brooklyn Charlie Grimm Bush Charlie Joe White Elephante Munroe Lee Missianippi Thore Aberdeen Shapoon Mack Ring Cuyler Chicago

House toppers lose money on series

Philadelphia Oct 12 Fans lined up at Shidy park for Cub Athletica tickets as speculators and rooftop bleachers raised prices yesterday. Roof-seat sellers hoped to recoup losses but prices fell from 18 to 1 as the game started. Counterfeit fast boards circulated and many resale tickets were refused admission under tax laws.

Philadelphia Cub.Athletica Shidy ‘Park Twentieth Street Ncalpere

Motorship Oakland Sails On Maiden Voyage to U S West Coast

Hamburg dispatch reports the American line’s new GSK ton motorship Oakland departing on its maiden voyage bound for United States West Coast ports. The vessel began its voyage today from Hamburg amid press attention and expectations of cargo and passenger service.

Hamburg Romburgr American Line Oakland United States

Mexican Senators to Probe Governor Charges

A joint commission of senators and representatives travels from the presidency to the state of Morelos to investigate charges that provisional Governor Ambrosio Puente’s actions have provoked a situation of rebellion in several cities. The charges were sent to the senate by the Morelos civic center, and a group of senators was sent to confer with President Portes Gil, per his suggestion the commission was ordered to Morelos to conduct an investigation.

Mexico Ofty Llorélpe Ambrosio Puente Senate Morelos Portes Gil

Body of Gangster Found in Ditch in Hammond Ind

The body of a man about 35 with six bullets in his head lay beside a lightly travelled road last night. He was believed to be Ropback Rampaney of south Chicago, a name not familiar in Chicago gang warfare, but the slaying mimicry matched the gang ride billings.

Hammond Ind Bammond Chicago

Gin sellers supply poured over him at Sacrifice ranch

Marcoy Tapia appeared at a Sacrifice ranch near Matamoros to sell liquor to peons. Wives of the peons formed a club aiding President Portes Gil in the anti alcohol campaign and poured the liquor over him.

Matamoros Cochuila Mexico Marcoy Tapia Sacrifice Ranch Portes Gil Antialcohol Edianaign

Demonstrator Held on Parachute Leap Fatality Charge

WICGMITA Kan October 12 Bert Williams, demonstrator, has been held for trial on charge of manslaughter in the death of Helen Williams age 18 in a failed parachute leap. The incident occurred during a demonstration reel at the event.

Wicgmita Kan Bert Willams Han Munaiaughtee Helen Williams

Orphan Lads Admit Choking Boy in Milford Case

Two Miltond orphan brothers aged 7 and 13 confessed to strangling 3-year-old Albert Mikenas near Myrtle Beach last August for fun. They told Detective Gallbronner they killed the child, describing a decomposed body found in a marsh, while authorities plan to arraign them in a reform school court.

Milford Conn John Afulligan Temes Oma Mew Haven Violet Schrsad Mikenas Myadle

Rubio to Speak at Sonora Town

Mexican presidential candidate Pascual Ortiz Rubio of the Rational Revolutionary Party will speak at Nagao Sonora on October 26 as his Pacific coast campaign winds down after returning to Mexico City from a trip.

Rubio Sonora Mexico City Pascual Ortiz Rubio Rational Revolutionary Party Apeak Nagao Pacific Roas Clty Thedey Usd Gneevars

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