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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1929

Page

2

British Fast Warships Hinted Amid Disarmament Talks

British naval experts study boosting destroyer speed by matching yacht and motorboat tech. Plans show England’s 62 mph Britain’s England speedboat and a 44 mph destroyer. Tests may lift destroyer speeds to a mile a minute with compact engines. Submarine issues and London talks color the arms conference debate.

London Admiralty Great Britain Miles Nasal Mics England Mise America Lido Amburcede America

Dr J J Osborn Ojitometrist Ad

Dr J J Osborn Ojitometrist advertises optical services at 516 Moore Building. It highlights glasses with updated white gold frames and mentions advanced lens options and modern methods.

J. J. Osborn

Youthful Fans Cheer Miss Majestic Search at Majestic

A Saturday program at the Majestic theater featuring Will Rogers as the star, presented by Radio Equipment Company of Texas to educate children about the Miss Majestic search they are sponsoring. Numerous youthful attendees enjoyed a lively show.

Greater Majestic Theater Radio Equipment Company of Texas Miss Majestic Will Rogers

Army Orders From Conversal Service Report Dispatch

Washington D C October 12 The following army orders were posted today Colonel Henry S Fisher appointed assistant to surgeon general with rank of brigadier general Colonels Christopher C Collins William G Turner Julien R Bernheim Majors George M Edwards John W Meehan Leroy P Hartley Captains Barry J Juzek Thomas G Hester appointed Medical department board Washington Captains John C Sandlin Fort Meade George G Meade to Tank school for instruction Frederick F H Wien to San Antonio transferred to Infantry Fort Sam Houston Hart D Bagnall to Panama Robert G St James Fort George G Meade to Philippines Jesse D Cope Denver to Porto Rico Les W Yuill to Philippines First Lieutenants Moses Alexander Fort D A Fusaell to Panama Fort Mattice Victor W Smith Fort Jay to Porto Rico Daniel P nd Cav Chicago to Philippines Second Lieutenant Joseph G Belber to Philippines Moultrie to Philippines

Washington, D. C Henrys C. Fisher LLC Eurgeon General Christopher C. Collins William G.turner Julien R. Bernheim George M. Edwards John W. Meehan Leroy P. Hartley T. C Barry J. Juzek Thomas G. Hester Medical Department Board Woebington John C. Sandlin George Chicago Philippines Joseph G. Belber Tul Moultrie

Britain and France Abolish Submarine in Conference Plan

In preliminaries for a conference London will have direct talks with France and Mary about armament. Great Britain links abolition of the submarine to the meeting in London in January, while the United States agrees to abolition if other powers Italy and France also comply.

Pendtal Service Wasetoros Odd Junnase France Mary Great Britain Tondon United States Italy

Officer Dies in Frightful Gunfight Near Public Square

In Frankfort Indiana Harrulman Amos Hamilton aged 36 was shot and killed by Clyde Jones 35 during a sensational gunfight near the public square. Police had him cornered after arresting him on motor charge. as the party moved toward an alley intersection Jones fired wounding Hamilton and fled, sparking panic among Saturday shoppers as posses searched the area.

Fhankfort Ind Harrulman Amos Hamilton Clyde Jones Galdemith, Inn Vatrelman Hamilton Jones

Bandits Take $11,000 Payroll in Bergen Robbery

Three armed men robbed the Abe Perryman Electric payroll office in Bergen on October 12, threatening six girls at work. The procession of workers obeyed until Frances Weill the sole clerk resisted, prompting a quick flight to a waiting car outside.

Niversal Service Bergen Abe Perryman Electric Company Trersbody Frances Weill

Extra Fingers Sparked Math and Music Speculation

A杂 fragmentary column ponders a two day old baby with extra fingers and thumbs and imagines how twelve digits could have shaped decimal systems and musical prowess. It riffs on evolution, salamanders, and a creator shaping humanity, mixing science and whimsy in a period tone.

Francis Joseph Fhitelbach Lynn Mass

Judge hears card killing continues on page one

The testimony recounts a bridge room altercation ending in gunfire. Bennett allegedly argued with his wife and an implied confrontation preceded the shooting. Dr. Stanley M Hall described bullet wounds and powder marks as investigators seek whether heat of passion or premeditation drove the act.

Bennett Hofman Beerett Sie Letman

Phone Talkie Plan Killed

Los Angeles reports a plan to have Mayor Gustavo Fess speak directly from Berlin via telephone to Renin officials in a sound picture project ended in a patent dispute. The talk would have involved five city officials, with arrangements devolving after four Hollywood film auctions.

Los Angeles Gusta Fess Renin Cgerreanss City Officile Berlin Amayay Bren Tie Marly

Will Rogers Draws 4000 Youthful Fans at Majestic

Will Rogers entertained about 4000 young attendees at the Majestic in San Antonio in a talkie event held by the Radio Equipment Company of Texas. Gates opened early to accommodate the crowd marching from Crockett street to Houston street with mothers and children eager for the program. The event promoted Miss Majestic and showcased the regular Majestic bill including vaudeville acts and a news reel, with candy balloons and noisemakers given to the children.

Will Rogers Wise Cracker Supreme Radio Equipment Company of Texas Crockett Street Ht. Mary's Street Houston Street Teta Hic Hadiq Equipment Company Misa Majestic San Antonio Miss Bajestic

Sunday County Day at Dallas Fair TYLER

Sunday, October 20 will be County day at the Dallas fair for Smith, Anderson, Cherokee and Wood counties. A special train will run with stops at Tyler, Mineola, Troup and Jacksonville to accommodate from 1600 to 200 persons.

Dallas Fair Tyler Smith, Anderson Cherokee Wood Mineola Troup Jacksonville

Leading Roles at Alamo Heights High School Play

Mrs. Anna Bennetten Miss Irene Warner and Miss ice Burke played leading roles in Happy Returns presented by Business and Professional Women's at Alamo Heights High School Saturday.

Anna Bennetten Irene Warner Ice Burke Alamo Heights

Diamond Ring and Bracelet Stolen from Mrs McCarthy Home

A diamond ring valued at $200 and a bracelet were stolen from the home of Mrs. M. M. McCarthy on Pedro Avenue. The incident occurred Friday night and was reported on Saturday according to the blotter.

M. M. McCarthy Pedro Avenue

Hoover waits tariff act progress at senate White House report

President Hoover pressed for action on the tariff measure as Senate Finance Chair Smoot reported that with full cooperation it could pass by November 20. Smoot warned that without unity the tariff would fail this session and hinder final approval by both houses.

Washington, DB. C Hoover Senate Smoot Finance Committee White Hones Svith O Smoot

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