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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1929

Page

1

Moody Names Fy Governor to Post on Rail Road Board

Former Governor Dan Moody named as chairman of the Texas Railroad Commission. Neff of Waco to assume duties soon after approval. Clarence Gilmore dies. Hoover and Coolidge administrations referenced. speculation on future terms and Mayfield's reaction noted.

Coolidge Suledu Railway Medis Lipp Senate A. B. Calquitt Hoover United States Earle J. Mayfield Mayfield cNeff

Edinburg Baptists Convene With Valley Workers

Tower Rio Grande Valley apartments hosts a Baptist workers convention starting Tuesday with Edinburg Baptists and several hundred attendees from valley sections. A special gathering of church women is set for Tuesday, ushering in sessions Wednesday and Thursday led by Rev. Judd Th. Holt, pastor of the Edinburg Baptist Church, who will head the reception committee.

Mexicans to Be Deported Through Brownsville Port

Immigration officials say Mexicans arrested around Corpus Christi last month will be deported via Brownsville Port of Entry across the Mexican border. One officer reports 12 aliens detained, all Mexican nationals, awaiting processing and removal orders.

Brownsville Corpus Christi Irxas Wral OM. Smith Epéetor Joe Brownsville Nelson Goss United States Oars Sus

Elderly Man Basks in First Plane Ride at Mollen Texas

C Pilcher, 85, enjoyed his inaugural flight during a Mission excursion. He said the experience was the time of his life and he would not have missed it for any amount of money.

Mallen Texas C. Pilcher Mission

Chihuahua Judge Ousted From Job

Mexico City dispatches report that the state regis lature defeated the president and another magistrate of the state supreme court on a charge of dule y, ordering a reevaluation or removal, indicating a political shakeup in Chihuahua.

Chihuahua Mexico City Gtave Duuley

Pharr Kiwanis Raise 6 C. Quota in City Effort

Pharr Kiwanis clubs mobilize local support to meet a 6 C quota amid a campaign described as a unified effort in the town. Officials credited community leaders and volunteers for guiding fundraising and outreach activities.

New On Head Pass F Per Cobh Sn Wile

Fragmented OCR text shows jumbled phrases and unclear names. Key details are unreadable, making it impossible to identify a coherent event, date, location, or participants for a meaningful summary.

Moulton Cobb Cobh Wile Lo Wet

Chosen Pat Neff to Lead Texas Railroad Commission

Pat M. Neff, a former governor, has been named vice chairman of the Texas Railroad Commission to succeed the late Clarence E. Gilmore who died last week. Neff takes the post amid ongoing regulatory duties and will work with the commission to oversee railroad and energy matters in Texas.

Pat M. Neff Vicairman Texas Railroad Commission Clarence E. Gilrrare

Doheny Trade Shown In U S Senate Probe

Washington reports allege enormous profits by FE J Doheny from lease deals with old ally Albert B Mall in a probe tied to the Elk River reserve. Witness Paul Shoup cites a resale contract between Doheny interests and Associated Url, framed as a pivotal factor in the Doheny lease dispute. Senator Heflin returns fire, accusing Fall of a sickening stunt and questioning illness cited for delay.

Washington, D.C FE. J. Doheny Albert B. Mall Fall Tonusel Paul Shoup Southern Matilie Railway Doheny Pan-American Qicum Heavy Associated Url Company Sybid Shoups Eeputty Oil Guvermmene Entends Mauivatig all-Doheny Lense Ani Defense Ourtrende Washington Albert B. Wall Senate Alabama Mickne Hetlin

Wodetzke Faces Attack Charges in Loop Shooting

Charles A. Wodetzke is charged with assault to murder after an October 11 incident on North Loop road in which he allegedly beat and threw Mrs. A Parsons from a Gu automobile on Spofford Avenue. The case was brought before Justice of the Peace L F Bolte Moudax.

Justice of the Peace L. F. Bolte Moudax Charles A. Wodetzke A. Parsons Spofford Avenue North Loop Road

Telephone Rates Due for Cut Says Company Pilot

A quarterly report to shareholders outlines planned reductions in telephone charges for the current year. The document notes expected decreases in service rates and emphasizes continuing efforts to improve pricing for customers.

M Allen's Legion Elects Postmaster in Walden Texas

M Allen's Legion names postmaster candidates and local officials in Walden Texas. The report lists several members and positions, indicating internal organization and election details among community figures.

M'Allen's Legion

Local notes describe unclear figures and names from a historical issue

Fragmentary OCR text mentions individuals and places in a northern region, referencing meetings and a chairman named Moyer of Rorksdale. The legible portions hint at a dated, possibly political or community page with scattered names like Vierapia and Chrioviter, but most details are obscured.

Pageant to Open Fair in Becuille Deeville

The eighteenth annual wee county fair opens with a pageant directed by Mrs. EL Schellenberger. The program runs from 8 PM, features episodes of youth and crafts, rides, and a winery raffle. Nightly dances in the auditorium and guest invitations extend to residents over forty.

Deeville Tusa Del Leung EL. Schellenberger Mio Winery Wile Thiad Acu Oreustea A. CD Janes Mee County

Defense challenges exclusion of women from jury list

Defense attorney J Fravidin Spears seeks to strike women from the jury pool in the trial of Joe Schwartz, a bollom defendant in a high profile case. Legal action aims to ensure impartial jurors by removing gender-based exclusions.

J. Fravidin Spears al Top Joe Schwartz al Bollom

Gulf Coast Bankers Association Elects Officers

Myra A president of City and Trust Company reelected as Gulf Coast Bankers Association head at Corpus Christi meeting. Other officers named include Hamer Faglerwood Tart first vice president L Leathrock secretary treasurer and multiple vice presidents from various state banks.

Corpus Chile Vrs Myra A City and Trust

12 Liquor Stills Seized at Tyler by Rum Raiders

12 liquor stills seized at Tyler by prohibition officers under Deputy Administrator Bee Cowan. raid conducted in Tyothone and surrounding areas, mash and whiskey recovered. Charges filed for manufacturing and possession of liquor. cases moved to federal court.

Tyler TYLEM Treas Bee Cowan Team Crallaway Prohibition Tietii Manufacturiie Pas Neesing Tiquir Wight Cronamingiuiies Sotl Etudes Fedora

Texas Man Will Judge Livestock Show

A Texas man is slated to judge at a major livestock event featuring breeding stock and prize class divisions. The page mentions judges and participants across various cattle categories, with attendance at the Dow Angeles show and related proceedings.

Texas

Fragmentary Report On Theft Incident In City

A garbled OCR snippet mentions a man sought after for taking money and references to a $42 check. Names, places, dates and clear actions are illegible, leaving only scattered clues about a theft and pursuit without coherent details.

Tiger’s Claws Rip Face of Trainer at Fair

Incoherent OCR fragment mentions a trainer attacked by a tiger during a state fair event. Names and places are garbled, with references to La Wolff, Arie, Chew, and Vienely. No clear date, location, or outcome is discernible from the legible text.

Bet la Wolff Arie Koss

Trevino Fined in Vagrancy Case Charge by Dad

A garbled report states Trevino faced vagrancy charges after an arrest by Officer Valdez at a residence on North Laredo Street. Fathers and mothers allegedly asked for relief, with officials mentioning a drunkenness charge and a fine of 325 dollars.

Trevino Jesus Drevin Tom Raige Dave Watson LCI Jim

Pantages Trial Nearing End as Defense Prepares Alibi

State moves to close its case against Alexander Pantages, famed Pantages showman, with a few witnesses left to testify. Tillie Itussa is to recount testimony coaching by her former employer while Wilma Williams, a Pantages employee, may corroborate events surrounding Miss Eunice Pringle's accusation. Pantages plans to testify to an alleged blackmail plot and his claim that Pringle and others sought to trap him, denying the charges of assault.

Angeles Alexander Pantagre Eunice Pringle Tillie Itussa Pantages Theater Ttussa Annis Wilma Williams Pantages Eunice

Await Decision in Contempt Cases Amid Court Proceedings

A written decision will be handed down by Superior Judge Car Ws 3, Hardy, Clare F. Tappan, and Thomas A. Gould in contempt proceedings against Ter. Robert T. Schuler and Dr. Gustav Briegleb. The ministers faced contempt for their utterances in a trial in progress. They may be acquitted or found guilty. if guilty, penalties could include jail.

Haytelay Car Ws Hardy Clare F. Tappan Thomas A. Gould Priv Ter Robert T. Schuler Gustav Briegleb Giay Borh

Norman Bodet Reaches New York on Vacuum Ship Voyage

Norman Bodet of San Antonio arrived in New York Sunday after traveling from Newport News aboard the Beonssiravia, the new ship of the Vitama Cneifie lines. Company agents and others reported the vessel’s electrical systems and fittings.

Norman New York Norman G Bodet San Anto Newsport News Beonssiravia Vitama Cneifie Lines Toers Pewsreel Pennsylvania Alvetricat

Invisible submarine sparks fear and strategic talk

The article discusses advances in submarine warfare, noting a U S Navy official claims a new sub could travel worldwide without refueling and remain undetectable. It contrasts disarmament talk with ongoing military buildup and hints Britain’s wary but curious stance toward a larger American sub fleet.

V-4 Wysean

Winter aid drive pushes to raise funds

In a bid to complete a 320000 winter aporta program, 50 Junior Chamber of Commerce workers led by Young Crook met Monday at the Gunter hotel to hear reports. At the last meeting workers pledged 10709 dollars and more was expected, as Wilson Southwell urged continued effort and attendance at the final drive.

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