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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1929

Page

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Pittsburgh Big Day and Controversial Talks Across Oceans

Today warning to Arabs and news from Pittsburghs big day narrate civil unrest and imperial clashes. The report notes Mohammedan uprisings in Algeria and Turkish empires, contrasted with a Pittsburgh celebration of dam projects boosting river traffic and freight savings. It cites Dr Bloomfield on Caesarean trends amid evolving childbirth practices and calls for healthier living to avoid surgical need. The piece blends wartime rhetoric with social commentary, reflecting a period newspaper tone and multiple named entities.

Weather and travel notes mix with garbled report

Weather forecast cites cloudy skies with cooler north winds and scattered showers. Forecasts mention light precipitation in Texas and overall breezy to windy conditions across many regions with variable temperatures and possible favorable travel conditions in a stormy period.

Debenture Fight Revived by Coalition in L A

In Washington the Democratic and Republican insurgent coalition rally for victory as the senate tackles the export debenture amendment to the agricultural bill. Senator Norris Nebraska argues the plan links tariff equality with farm relief, while Senator Jones Washington opposes it, suggesting relief may come from the farm board and tariff policy without the debenture option.

Washington Senate Hoover Pratest Norris Nebraska Congress Secretary of the Treasury Jones Farm Board

Fall Weather to Continue Day Say Bureau Figures

A weather check shows San Antonio will have another pleasant fall day with partly cloudy skies Sunday. High around 62 degrees, with showers possible in some areas. most of the state remains dry. A recent report noted light, scattered showers in nearby locales and a rain event of 0.85 inches at Abilito Friday night.

San Antonio J. A. Darboc Storrcaster Bait Sone Darin Elate Abiletio

Futures Steady at New Orleans SAW

In New Orleans futures steadiness shown with slight quoting for several months. Dr Colton time figures indicate unchanged tenor across contracts, with mixed slight movements in January March and December futures, reflecting a balanced trading tone.

New Orleans Orleans Colton Janary

Elephant hunting debate drifts with senator salaries

A quirky letters page note rants about Texas elephant hunting and a Sunday photo of a woman with a rifle, then pivots to a senate committee map, senator Dingham, and alleged conflicts over salaries. The writer questions how anyone can work on a salary and cites broad American hypocrisy.

Beverly Hills Unlif Texas Africa Will Senate Committee Dingham America

Major Sasse to Coach Army After Present Season

Boston reports Major Ralph Saese to coach Army football at the Military academy succeeding Bill Jones at end of the season. West Point officials announced the appointment today.

Sasse Army Boston OPI Ralph Saese Faoball Tinilecester Military Academy Bill Jones Hero Today West Point! Iffigials

Senate lobby inquiry seeks investigators for capital probe

Washington Oct 10 The department of justice has been asked by the senate lobby investigative committee to supply killed investigators to all in its inquiry into lobbying at the capital.

Washington, D. C Department of Justice Senate Lobby

Owner Locked in Gar Rumble Seat

In Westfield on October 19 a man named Rosario Arcedina was found asleep in a rumble seat when the flap collapsed. A passerby alerted a policeman after his cries. The officer located a key and freed him, noting the incident posed a danger to the vehicle and occupant.

Westfield Rosario Arcedina

Mexican Senate Probes Governor Over Maladministration

In Mexico City the senate forms a commission to visit Aguas Calientes to investigate charges of maladministration against Governor Manuel Carpin. Carpin traveled to the capital by air to defend himself against the allegations days earlier.

Mexico City Nok Senate Aguas Calientes Manuel Carpin Carpin

Second Best Navy Like Topped Hand

Syracuse report reads as an odd misheard summary of a poker game scene with Rear Admiral High Rodan and a junior leagues address. The garbled wording mentions backing a full house against four of a kind and implies a high stakes card scene in a naval context.

Navy Syracuse Woreda High Rodan St Angec

Three Camp Mabry Buildings Destroyed by Fire in Austin

A blaze at Camp Mabry in Austin early today destroyed two varnished barracks and damaged a third, with losses estimated at 150000 dollars. The indoor rifle range and an adjacent barracks burned, while ammunition and cavalry gear were scattered but few shells exploded. Firefighters faced water supply limits as walls and roofs collapsed. no injuries were reported.

Austin Camp Mabry National Guard Yire Ghick Clarence Woody Camp Mubry Anlds Grande A. Adama Secon Barracks Sn Sine City Fire Department Camp Mabey Woolf Contivend

Guest in Tub Nearly Drowns at Hotel Plaza

A guest described as J. OM. Black, 85, nearly drowned in a tub at the Hotel Plaza New York on December 12. A pulmotor crew from a gas company worked on him for five hours before he was out of danger. Hotel management remained se trelive and the incident was not reported to police. No confirmation of ties between Mr. Black and hotel management.

New York Plaza J. OM. Black Black Holet

Oil Firm Head Defends Fall in Elk Hills Lease Case

In Washington on October 18, Pan American Petroleum’s J Cramp Anderson testified that naval reserve leases tied to the Elk Hills site were not fully controlled by Albert Fall. He said Doheny’s firm sought Japanese leverage for Pearl Harbor work and that a secretary warned against leasing land at any price.

Washington, D. C J. Cramp Fon Anderson Pan- American Petroleum Company of Los Angeles Albert D. Fall Elk Hills Naval Oil Reserve Edward Ja. Doheny Anderson Doheny Elk Hills J. K. Mobiguiy Sail Pan American Etricum and Transport Company Diheny Pearl Harbor Elk Hilla Washington Naval Oil Reserve Robison

American Weds Italian Countess

Joby Oliver Crane son of Charles J. Crane, former US minister to China and valve magnate, married Signoring Teresa Martini Marescotti daughter of Count Alessandro Martini Marescotti in a private chapel. Cardinal Tingomesi ill and could not officiate.

Rome Joby Oliver Crane Charles J. Crane United States China Marual Teresa Martini Marescotti Alessandro Martini Marescotti Tingomesi

Boy Robbers Loot Station Near Greyburg

Nervous and evidently young, two youths about 18 held up A. Meador, attendant at Greyburg Filling station on Seventh street near the river, stealing $15 before escaping in a car. They fled after threatening with a pistol and failed to locate Meador in the room. Police traced a fake license number to a different car model as detectives Bill Carver and Joe Rhooke investigated Saturday.

Heudsto UD. A. Meador Greyburg Meador Grove Avenue Curius Meadior Jock Meador Lim Yaulblu Bill Carver Joe Rhooke

Dynamite Blows Car From Rails Near New Orleans

A heavy charge of explosive went off early this morning under a Tulane avenue street cut, damaging streetcars and tearing up rails. Nine passengers and the crew escaped injury. Nineteen panes of glass in a nearby laundry plant were shattered.

New Orleans Tulane Avenue

Belgian Princess to Wed Italian Crown Prince in Rome

Belgian Princess Marie Jose to marry Italian Crown Prince Humbert. Official announcement expected next week in Brussels. Wedding planned in Rome in January, arrangements made during King Albert’s Rome visit.

Brussels Belgium Marie Jose Humbert Italy Rome Albert

Suspect Arrested in Clothing Theft at Mary Bernard Apartments

Police Saturday arrested a suspect in the theft of $127 worth of clothing from the Mary Bernard Toltee apartments at 131 Taylor Street on Friday night. Part of the clothing was recovered.

Marry Bernard Toltee Apartments Taylor Street

Cologne Gets Ford Factory for Rhineland

Cologne authorities announced plans to establish a new Ford Motor Company factory in the Rhineland region. The move aims to boost regional industry and employment, with details on location and timeline to follow.

Cologne Ford Germany Ford Mator Company Rhineland

William C. Church Named Receiver for Radio Concern

Judge W S Anderson appoints William C Church as receiver for Milam Radio Company. Church will manage KGDR San Antonio KUT Austin and the local station. Bond set at 10000. B Aniol Thurman Berrett and Hussell C Hill sought receivership claiming 50 percent stock. original petition from Radio Equipment Company of Texas states Milam Radio Company owes 2725.34 for merchandise.

Wiliam C. Ghigel Mate Reeceiver Milam Radio Company W. S. Anderson Disiet KGDR San Antonio KUT Austin B. Aniol Thurman Berrett Hussell C. Hill Madio Equipment Company of Texas Milam Radin Company

Giant New Aviation Firm Is Planned

Kansas City officials discuss forming a $30,000,000 aviation manufacturing and air transport corporation with headquarters in Kansas City St. Louis or Chicago. Taos Angeles officials meet to confer with local aeronautical interests about the plan.

Kansas City Air Es- Press Corporation St. Louis Chicago Aircraft Finance Corporation Taos Angeles

Lindbergh Teaches Wife to Drive Auto After Flight

MINEOLA New York Oct 1 Colonel Lindbergh has taught his bride to drive an automobile as well as an airplane She passed a test driving up and down the street under an inspector s eyes after making a solo flight to Mineola from Roosevelt field

Mineola Afi Lindbergh Minéola Roosevelt, Field

Miss Hempel Discusses Long Dress Styles

In New York on October 19 Frine Flempel notes the fashion trend toward long evening dresses. She says the vogue for short gowns is waning as longer frocks become more common and readily available in the market.

Miss Hempel New York Frine Flempel

Blast Rocks South Presa Storage Battery Plant

Two men narrowly escaped death when a blast at 647 South Presa street, entry to the Nigstom Storage Battery company, blew out windows and rent a gas meter. George Reesler and Herman Jemn dine, the employees, were entering at 8 a m Saturday when the explosion, likely gas ignition, occurred. Damage totals unreported.

Nigstom Storage Battery Company South Presa Street

Gen Ortiz Assigned to Mexico City Garrison Command

General Eulogio Ortiz, ex-chief of military operations in Tamaulipas, moved to command the Mexico City garrison. Ortiz led cavalry from Tampico to Jimines, taking part in the capture there, then advanced with the northern campaign to Jumes and the coast under General Juan Andrew Almazan.

Mnhrico

Houston to Annex Suburbs by 1930 Plan

Houston Mayor Walter Monteith announced plans to renew the city’s derivable territory and annex surrounding suburbs by April 1, 1930 to include projected population growth ahead of the 1960 census. The move aims to expand Houston’s area and governance.

Houston Walter FE. Monteith

Lockhart Woman Sought by Police

Lockhart Texas police seek Mra J Spruiding for questioning about the disappearance of Mrs Thuston Blayton who has been missing from her home for several days. Investigators say a Saturday call from Spruiding opened a line of inquiry.

Lockhart Mra J Spruiding Texas Thuston Blayton

Younger Hoover Studies Aviation History

Younger Hoover examines advances in aviation during active duty, highlighting recent developments and the role of pilots in early flight progress. The piece notes ongoing immigration experiences and the broader context of aviation technology in mid century.

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