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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1929
Page
1
The era’s voice of Ramsay MacDonald is praised as a powerful address that could influence nations toward peace. Observers note the alert stance of civilized powers, the need for guards and police, and the risk of new warfare methods while stressing unity between allies.
Kansas City story recounts Myrtle Bennett awaiting fate as judge Denti plans to rule on bond and admissibility for first degree murder after a September 29 incident. Witnesses describe the night, a heated game, and a confrontation culminating in gunfire as Bennett’s mother testifies and other players recount the bridge match.
Mysterious bearded white turbaned man in Chicago tonight serves as a food taster for the Maharajah of Kapar thala. The Maharajah and a large party tour the United States, testing meals to prevent poisoning.
Charges of murder and default with intent to injure grew out of the fatal shooting of Miley W. Plant, a San Antonio realtor, and the wounding of M. B. Cochran, a Cotulla ranch man, in downtown San Marcos late Friday. A. J. Wimberley, a San Marcos cottonseed salesman, and his son Alvie were involved. Cochran was shot through an arm and shoulder, endangering his life.
An 18 year old African American boy who snatched the purse of Mrs. Josephine Ramirez from a car at Nolan and Chestnut was arrested Saturday afternoon by Detective D. F. B. Covington. The chase ended in the Southern Pacific yard. The purse, valued at 45 cents, was recovered.
DENVER Oct. 12 Loyal convicts who stayed loyal and fought the fire in cell houses during the Woody mutiny that cost 12 lives at the Canon City state penitentiary last week will be rewarded with sentence reductions Governor Adams announced today In his three years in office Governor Adams has not wanted pardon parole or commutation of sentence
In Gerber California on October 12 someone placed a skunk in the El Camino Methodist church contribution box. The Rev Will Chea, minister, said the donation will be accepted and offered to the highest bidder with proceeds to fund community improvements.
Albert B. Fall, ex-secretary of the interior, faced a bribery trial recess at the weekend as he battles bronchial pneumonia. He is accused of accepting 100000 dollars from Doheny for a lease on the Elk Hills naval oil reserve. Fall, aged and frail, arrived to court in a wheelchair, insisting on continuing the trial despite medical orders. The defense, led by Frank J. Hogan, argued for inability to proceed would not end the indictment. E. C G. Finney testified as the only witness, while telegrams and letters suggested bid negotiations involving the navy department and others.
In Dover Ohio Clarence B Andreas 20 a plasterer killed his divorced wife Gladys N Andreas 27 at their home then fatally shot himself. The double murder suicide occurred tonight in front of the residence.
An antique drawer in a Vienna writing desk yielded an old and acclaimed oratorium titled Stohat Mater by Cornelius. The work, long sought for by music historians, was found during preparations for an auction in Vienna. It will be performed at the Balsbarg cathedral.
A fragmented report lists killings by U S prohibition agents from 1920s to 1930s, totaling 143 civilian deaths through September 10. It notes years with highest tolls, including 1923 and 1929, and cites several agents killed during botched arrests.
The right arm of 6-year old John Basham of 2306 Lakeview Avenue was torn away when he and his sister Letha May were struck by two moving autos. He was rushed to Robert B. Green Hospital in critical shock and pain from blood loss.
Thieves looted the Insull residence in Highland Park during dinner, taking jewels valued at about $275,000. Private detectives are handling the case with no police report issued yet.
Commander Evangeline Booth of the Salvation Army departed for Japan. About 350 workers gathered to bid farewell as a choir sang hymns. Booth will sail from Seattle on October 10 for a seven to eight month tour of Japan.
Joe Rusco, Indianapolis racer, was believed seriously injured when his machine crashed through a fence during the second heat of the Southershen Bair sweepstakes in Atlanta on October 12, 1925. He was attended by officials and taken to a local hospital for evaluation.
Lawrence Ruble reports his residence on M24 Tas Movas street robbed Saturday night with $11 stolen. He backs two suspects as police begin inquiry into the case.
M Donald, 63, honored on birthday by Universal Service. In New York on Oct 12 Prime Minister Rameau MacDonald of Great Britain received many congratulations including a meeting with Winston Churchill. Churchill denied political discussion. MacDonald appeared weary but received gifts from family and friends.
Connecticut undertakes a deliberate fall program planting over 1300 shade trees in the central region to beautify highways. Species include sugar maples elms pin oaks Norway maples weeping willows and white willows. Trees chosen to enhance roadside views. contractors must ensure trees take root.
London reports Dr Bh Failaize claims blondes are fading as brunettes gain influence due to war and economy. Anita Loos, Charles Cochrane, Isabel Jeans weigh in with playful takes on blondes vs brunettes and gendered power shifts in society and entertainment.
In Washington a subcommittee named to conduct a general senate lobby investigation will open a probe into the sugar lobby. A. A. Austis of the United States Beet Sugar company and H. C. Lakin of Cube company are to be summoned before the committee Tuesday.
President Hoover will not leave the Western Hemisphere during his presidency. The White House denied reports that he might visit Europe or return a visit to Premier Tama MacDonald, stating no such trip is planned.
A fragmentary 1930s Paris story warns sun exposure harms health and beauty. Professor Andre dimmern of the Paris Municipal Institute of Electro-badialogy urges covering knees and skin, advising against sunbathing to avoid bed complexion and ailments.
Huge crowd gathers in Corsicana Texas as an escaped elephant runs amok during a performance. Mrs Buck Griffin dies after being trampled. Several bystanders are injured and automobiles damaged as handlers struggled to subdue the elephant and restore order. Paramedics and police respond to the chaotic scene.
Colonel Lindbergh and his wife landed in Washington at about 2 o clock this afternoon after leaving Charleston. They arrived at the capitol late in the evening and planned to stay or continue to New York, unsure of overnight plans.
Seattle dispatch reports Soviet fliers in a monoplane named Land of the Soviets, set to soar Waterfalls Alaska, failed to hear from as coast guard officials fear a weather-related postponement along the British Columbia and Alaska coast. The plane was forced down at Waterfall last week by motor trouble and a new topping bun was installed.
Lon Smith of Illinois Hospital reports Tan A Smith hospitalized Thursday after a stomach ailment stretching back months. Family stayed at his bedside Saturday as the condition was described as slightly improved by his attending physicians.
The report notes Graf's departure on a Holland cruise with details about a schedule at 08 tonight and mentions commander of testuaigy and a hangar beer narrative unclear in the fragment.
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