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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1929
Page
1
A Manchester bishop student debate cites women surpassing men in certain crafts and calls for traditional gender roles. References to poetry, religion, and science mix with warnings about atheism and cultural funding. A Chicago industrial figure pushes price cuts as youths are drawn to military drafts amid rising Western European tensions. Continued on Page 8, Col. G.
A fragmented report lists changing temperatures and windy conditions across many locations. It mentions exceptions, stray city names, and a confusing mix of places such as New Orleans and New York, with references to winds, rain, and high or low temperatures and unsettled conditions.
A hotel fire in Portland injured twelve people, with several in critical condition. Firemen recovered boiler fragments, and investigators suspect smoke inhalation as the likely cause. Many victims could not be identified, and the building is described as an old brick structure.
Balmy conditions persist with highs not exceeding 85 and lows above 41. The forecast calls for pleasant evenings Thursday night into Friday, with only a single shower recorded Wednesday night. One tenth inch of rain fell at Crashyton.
Dispatches from Harbin indicate Soviet forces have withdrawn from central Manchuria and fallen back to the Russian frontier after probing roughly a hundred miles along the border. The movement follows a large rally linked to ongoing Soviet Chinese tensions.
In TREIC Nayarit Wexicn Del, PDF lists 10 governor candidates with only Luis Castilla Jadon remaining to be voted on November 2. The others were eliminated through a coalition supporting Castillo, who will succeed provisional Governor Esteban Fac Cadieron.
Washington outline reports Charien Hort of Oregon has been named minister to Persia after serving as minister to Albania. The appointment was announced today, reflecting a reshuffle in diplomatic postings.
An eerie disaster at Kenedy Texas on October 17 ends in tragedy as a legendary circus elephant named Jumbo is killed by a falling leaden storm debris. The scene captures the panic of the crowd and the loss of the grand animal in a historic day for the touring circus. Officials report the accident near the tent area, with witnesses recalling the sudden collapse and the ensuing chaos as people and other animals fled. The article notes the event as a significant blow to the circus troupe and promises updates on page 3.
Washington report indicates Mitchell argues the Rum Buyer Act should be tested. He asserts the act's validity hinges on arrest and conviction outcomes in bootleg liquor cases and contends the Supreme Court may ultimately decide the broader issue.
Soviet fliers prepared for an Oakland flight but the takeoff was delayed in Seattle. Pilot A. Shestakov was listed, with unclear details in the damaged report.
Veterans and early pioneers of the Old Trail Drivers Association convened in San Antonio for the annual meeting. Delegates registered at 9:80 and the gathering featured remarks by George W. Saunders, with welcomes from Maynor Q. and Chambera. Attendees included Texas Attorney General Bobbitt and Col. T. Prior.
Local officials clash over proposed removal of the courthouse west wing to widen Main Street to 60 feet. County Judge Peers S Robertson and County Commissioners Newton were briefed as the plan drew opposition from business leaders including Tee Frost. The group urged halting the project, while others indicated it would proceed if stabilized by late decision.
Italian pilot Major Nailalpan, hero of the Italia rescue, started today from Montecelio to attempt a new endurance flight record. He flies with Coccont, carrying just under eight tons of fuel, aboard a plane with a special variable wing arrangement and an altered cowling to reduce drag while seeking extended flight time.
Congress will examine the defense act plan and the five year programs of the Army's defense initiatives. Acting Chairman James of Michigan leads the inquiry into the War Department's interpretation and application of the act. The committee plans hearings in December.
Wiley Post piloting a ship led the field as 24 modern airmen began the national air tour at St Joseph Missouri. Bost arrived from Weberle Bin at 4 50 p m in the mixed first leg of the event.
A meeting of over 30 women and business men is planned at the auditorium to discuss transforming the San Antonio river channel. Three factions tied to beauty business and flood prevention seek a cooperative plan to satisfy both civic interests and safety.
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