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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1929

Page

2

Assassin's Bullet Misses Italian Crown Prince at Ceremony

Crown Prince Lambert of Belgium narrowly escaped a shooting during a wreath ceremony at the Unknown Soldier tower. An Italian assailant fired. an embassy party member knocked down the gunman’s arm and overpowered him. Police detained the attacker Eurien Kosa, while investigations continued.

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Rome to See Royal Wedding TOME Oct 24

Rome reports that Crown Prince Humbert will wed Princess Tore Marie of Belgium. The ceremony may occur at East Maria Degli Anzela church near the baths of Tiiidellan, Italy. Cardinal Gamba may perform the rite with Italian royal family attendance debated.

Rome Tome Humbert Tore Marie Belgium East Maria Degli Anzela Tiiidellan Italy Marshal Diaz Fietor Enanuel Elena Vatican Cardinal Gamba Turin

Cold Wave Grips the Texas Oklahoma Panhandles

Frost and freezing temperatures swept parts of Texas and Oklahoma as a cold front moved through. Floydada recorded 26 degrees with light frost nearby, while Abilene and Dallas saw subfreezing readings. The U.S. Weather Bureau forecast continued cool and fair weather into Friday for both states.

Art Tesas Floydude Floydada Abilene Dallas Arattereil United States Oklahoma City Weather Bureau Oklahora City

Ranches in Hays County Face Rain Shortfall

In Hays County ranchers report continued dryness with rainfall at low levels for August and September. Concerns mount over grazing conditions and forage availability as pastures struggle under hot conditions in the region near San Marcos.

Hays County

Imperiled on Steamer by Storm Across Great Lakes

Reports from Milwaukee to Chicago detail a devastating Lake Michigan and Lake Superior storm. Dozens aboard vessels like the Milwaukee ferry Grand Trimk and Maple Court endangered. coast guard rescues underway. Widespread damage expected to reach into millions with heavy losses along Wisconsin shorelines and Michigan coasts.

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Leather Grip Missing From Front Porch

A leather grip was reported missing from a front porch along with a bag containing clothing, toiletries, and other small items. The incident occurred on Thursday near the residence, prompting a local patrol to check for clues and request witnesses to come forward.

Charlotte Busby Stars With Micute in Majestic Kid Film

Charlotte Busby and her dog Micute appear in The Light Majestic kid movie at Roosevelt Park. The pair are among several acts featured in the Roosevelt Park Tuesday screening at the Majestic theater.

Charlotte Busby Micute Majestic Theater Majestic Roosevelt Park

Rally Halts Stocks After Historic Plunge on Wall Street

A dramatic stock market crash sees many shares fall 3 to 40 percent within hours as leading bankers meet to quell declines. United States Steel briefly hits 194 a share vs year high of 261.75, while Electric Bond & Share slips to 100 after a 312.25 drop. Commodities and futures tumble, with widespread selling via telegraph and brokers.

United States Orcelock Wall Street Ranma Bee Investment Trusts Chicago Stork Exchange Ke Vedic Wrilere

Sanity ruling set for burglary convict to begin term

Jieckert Schumacher, serving concurrent two and four year sentences for burglary, was found sane by a jury in the Ninety Fourth District Court Thursday and ordered transferred to the state penitentiary. He was convicted on June 25, later found insane on July 24 and confined in a San Antonio hospital where he escaped with a companion before recapture. Tom Donoghue filed an affidavit claiming sanity, and Schumacher testified he believed himself sane and preferred prison to jail or an asylum.

Jieckert Schumacher Schumacher San Antonio Hital Tater Dexar County Tom Donoghue Schumanher I. Honoghue Setmacher Ponitessary

Abstracting men entertain at meet in hotel venue

Members of the abstract section of the American title association held a five day aunt convention at the Poze hotel. Exhibits covered abstract terms and policies drawing hundreds of visitors including local attorneys and real estate men. The group planned an excursion into Mexico from San Antonio by bus Friday morning.

American Title Association Poze Hotel Pruesday Lie Fithmen Lusi Nori Mexico San Antonio Luey Laawlo Monterey James S. Jebus Pendleton Ore Chaiman Arthur C. Marriott Wheaton Forrest Mr. Thagers Wellington Kou A. Lb. Hodley Sions Falls Chaiitan LG. Hall Seattle Wash Donald B. Ajraham Righton, Cole Garden Rock Hay Market Plaza

Judge Reads His Charge to Jury in Fall's Trial

In Washington on October 24 the Fall bribery trial neared completion as Justice William Witz prepared to deliver the jury charge. Fall appeared wheeled into the courtroom for the proceedings while the judge outlined the final stage of the case.

Fall Washington, D. C Ita William Witz

Graf Zeppelin Lands in Hangar After Spain Flight

The dirigible Graf Zeppelin completed a two day flight to Spain and landed safely at Frichtshoten this morning after a crossing ending in October.

Graf Zeppelin Grrowny Cra Zeppelin Spain Fr’ Tichshoten

Obio river project signals broad all-American canal vision

Delight in a fine engineering work highlights the all-year-round navigation development of the Obio river as a starting point for many similar projects. The piece urges action to connect the Gulf of Mexico with the Great Lakes and then to the Atlantic by ocean capable canals. It notes competing views on sea level versus lock canals and praises Roosevelt for pushing ahead with canal construction.

Obio River Hoover Gulf of Mexico Great Lakes Mississippi Atlantic Ocean Panama Wanamo Nicaragua Roosevelt

Montabo to Aid Back Tax Work in City Department

Phillip J. Mintalbo, a young Jager, will be appointed assistant to Henry in the city back tax department as announced by Mayor C. 31. Chambers. Mintalo has served as public defender for the Itary club in cipiration start. The mayor said new men may join Tax Commissioner Frank Bushick's team to assist in annexation survey work. A crew of 27 is currently engaged in the work.

Phillip J. Mintalbo Young Jager Henry Chambers Mintalo Itary Club Cipiration Start Frank Bushick

Eastern Star Session Shapes Future Appointments and Installations

unfinished business and committee reports fill Thursday morning, new officers to be elected and installed at Thursday night session. Eastern Star Choral Club directed by Aire Charles Treuter will perform before installation. Grand matron hosted guests from several states at a Mexican lunch as preparations continue for upcoming Grand Chapter events.

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