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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1929

Page

3

Fall Launches Fight Against Conviction for Accepting Bribe

Former Interior Secretary Albert B. Fall seeks a new trial and appeals after being found guilty of bribery in the Teapot Dome case. His lawyers argue trial errors included improper jury direction and admission of certain evidence. If denied, Fall plans to appeal to the Court of Appeals and then the U.S. Supreme Court.

Fall Washington Albert B. Fall Viday Bull Will Witz All's Teapot Dome Caval Uarry Sinclair Ubal Julz Yas Vanviel Motog Poperly Fail Rctal Furlice Witz Court of Appeala Diatriet of Columbia Supreme Court of the Limited Bentes Faull-Doheny Faithleas Publ

Four Bodies Found of Car Ferry Crew in Chicago Ont

Recovery efforts continue after the Milwaukee ferry disaster off St. Joseph with nine crew members accounted for. Coast guard and search teams press on to locate the remaining crew as water currents hinder operations.

Chicago Iate St. Joseph Hich Coast Svarisquen Milwaukee Jone Indien

Speyer topic of address at Lutheran service

Professor William Hruuphans of ALA will speak on Speyer and the Ring of Protestantism Sunday night as part of joint reformations by San Antonio Lutheran churches at Main Avenue High School auditorium. Prof Kraushaar becomes president of Seguin Lutheran College and recently arrived from Aberdeen South Dakota. He served as an army chaplain at Kelly Field during the war. Highland Park church choir to sing anthems.

William Hruuphans ALA Speyer Main Avenue High Archool San Antonio Kelly Field Highland Park Church

Indictments at Laredo Set County Record in Session

Webb County grand jury returned eighty one indictments breaking the prior county record of seventy nine. Many cases target automobile operators under the influence or orientation issues as the panel continues its session.

Lawsiu UPI Webb County Grand Jury

Cattleman Held for $3000 Ransom in Mexico

JALAPA Vera Griz Mexico Oct 26 Pino Pozas wealthy cattle man abducted by bandits demanding 3000 dollars ransom. The letter to Pozas family warned payment within three days or his release would not occur. Troops have acted to counter the bandits.

Jalapa Vera Griz Mexico Pino Pozas Tnd Act Attan Tee Banedies

Sonora Depot Destroyed in Fire Loss Reported

Mexico City Oct 26 report from Guaymas Sonora states a fire destroyed the Southern Pacific railroad station with estimated damage of $10,000. Fire officials say the blaze caused the loss and no further damage details are available.

Sonora Mexico City Excelsior Guaymas Sothern Pacific

Ed Wynn to Star in Simple Simon Film Adaptation

Industry notes report Ed Wynn will headline a talking comedy film version of Simple Simon produced by Samuel Goldwyn with Ziegfeld and Spaniel Galdwen backing the project after its Broadway run. Parallels to Wynn’s stage success and Goldwyn’s studio plans are highlighted along with Le Baron’s West Coast control and other Hollywood movers like John Boles and Ralph Spence signing for UA.

Congrese Ts Unbears New York Wean Hierenz Ziegfnt Spaniel Galdwen Wynn Simon Mr. Riegfeld Ed Wynn Piu Jose Simo Broadwar Ziegfety Gui Sanwel Goldwyns Boston Evelyn Laye Iamuel Gaileyn Sam West Coast Dill le Baron

Milkmen Threaten Plants in Kansas City Strike

A group of about 50 striking milk producers threaten to sabotage main equipment at dairies in Kansas City. Reports say saboteurs attempted to halt milk production, worsening supply concerns amid the ongoing strike.

Kansas City

Texas Girl's Art Brings $25 000 in Amarilla Today

The article recalls Georgia O Keeffe, once a Texas public school drawing teacher in Amarillo, who sent charcoal lily drawings to an acquaintance and gallery. Her works then earned over $25 000 and led to her marriage to Alfred Stieglitz, her early patron.

Georgia O'Keefe Amarilla Texas Alfred Stieglitz

Third Officer Guilty of Extortion in Police Bribery Case

Los Angeles report on Oct 26 details Walter E. Evans Ledbetter Tadbetter and Miles H. Tadbetter convicted on extortion and bribery tied to J. H. Westman confession. Washburn awaiting appeal for bribery. several others to be sentenced or retried. Police commission and grand jury continue to review alleged officer misconduct.

Los Angeles Lieutenaais Walter E. Evans Miles H. Tadbetter J. H. Westman Tetbutter Ryan Thoms Db Washburn Patrol Bvangs Ledbetter Westman Westhinn James

Fleagle Near End Of Trial In Lamar Bank Robbery Case

The trial of Cole Lamar and accomplices nears conclusion. Ralph Fleagle, a 60 year old alleged gang leader, faces a murder charge linked to the Lamar bank robbery. The defense cites Parrish, widow of a victim, urging a harsh sentence for Fleagle’s share in the crime.

Lamar, Cole Ralph Fleagle Lamar Hack Fleagle Parrish Lamar Haman

Three Rivers Man Treated After Dynamite Cap Explosion

Janes Ford, 38, of Three Rivers Texas, was treated at a hospital Saturday for burns and other injuries after a dynamite cap exploded prematurely while he attempted to uproot a tree trunk. Goulding, 40, also of Three Rivers, was treated for cuts and facial burns from the blast.

Janes Ford Three Rivers Texas Goulding Ford

Eighteen Sleep in 8 Room House by Using Shifts

In Breitung Mirch Oct 26 a Cunningham family of 18 fills an 8 room house by shifting sleep. Parents and 16 children aged two months to 19 months share beds in multiple groupings, with beds often occupied and occasionally a basement space used when shifts fail.

Breitung Mirch Albert Cunningham Cunningham

Ten defendants named in Stevens killing case sought

A grand jury report lists ten defendants linked toCaptain Stevens death. Prohibition officer Charles Stevens was slain near Spruce Day. Several suspects remain at large while bond defaults and jail detentions unfold. Alice Emvith awaiting habeas hearing. others named include Brevuen, Robmer, Habrecht, Cottle, Guajardo, Shank, and Smith.

Murner Charles Stevena Spruce Day Tion Smith Joe Hobrech Louish Guajardo WW. McCrory Ninety-fourth District Court Joil Tond Wince Habeas Corps Alice Emvith Met‘rory Justice of the Peace Louie FL Quitz Captain Stevens Gyn Brevuens Joe Robmer Stil Allee Smith Louisa Ganjardo Jor Habrecht Tue Cottle Cullen Shank Crory Stevens

Anti-Saloon Chief Dies After Long Battle in Indianapolis

Edward Shumaker, longtime anti saloon league leader and former Indiana Alcohol Law enforcer, died after a prolonged fight with a malignant tumor at 61. He had recently faced a contempt sentence tied to disputes with the Indiana Supreme Court and continued to struggle with his illness until death yesterday.

Indianapolis Ind Edward Shumaker emFilco Indiana Berca Indiana Supreme Court Shumaker

Deportation of Aliens Hits Mexico City Case

Oct 26 report from Vera Cruz shows a judicial challenge to the right to report aliens under article 33. A stay was granted for a Spaniard and two Poles whose deportation was ordered by President Emila Portes amid allegations regarding a white slave ring involving the Poles. The Spaniard charge was not disclosed. Writs of amparo have been sought but not previously granted.

Mexico City Vera Cruz Emila Portes

Woman driver found guilty of assault to rob

Chicago October 26 A Memphis Tean woman named La Coste was found guilty of assault with intent to rob after entering a hotel apartment armed with a toy pistol and handkerchief. She formerly set a speed record for women drivers and faced possible prison time, though probation was hoped for.

Chicago Tean la Coste Wan Hope Wan Memphis Ehtortorn

Pants Burglar Strikes Again In City

The so called pants burglar, a nemesis of the police, hit again on Saturday. L Rios of 1020 West Poplar reported $316 in cash stolen from his store. The thief, seen fleeing, dropped a burglar tool and trousers in the yard before escaping.

Polt L. Rios Anmn

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