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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1929
Page
1
Article by Arthur Brisbane discusses wage economics and global leadership, referencing 100 billions a year and seven years of Mussolini. Kime Features Syndicate captioned as a 1979 syndication piece.
The piece argues President Hoover’s view that wages and high consumer purchasing power sustain prosperity, cites figures from Metropolitan Life and a trillion-dollar economy frame, and notes Mussolini’s anniversary while discussing American family life and technology adoption. It hints at a Page 3 continuation.
The Light San Antonio edition is noted as the only afternoon paper to publish closing prices on all securities traded during the hectic season. It claims reliability and completeness for investors seeking full market data.
The Senate faced a heated debate over the Bingham Evanson lobby incident tied to tariff proceedings. Senator Caraway urged action while Republicans and Democrats united in condemnation amid calls for possible removal or censure. The special report suggested possible statute violations in Evanson and Wuichet payments, prompting a Senate inquiry.
A Miami flight over Biscayne Bay carried Mrs. Margaret D. Evans to give birth aboard the plane. The newborn weighed seven pounds and both mother and baby were reported doing well. Two doctors and nurses accompanied the patient during the flight and delivery.
In Chicago on October 26 the federal farm board said about 100 million dollars would be made available to wheat co operatives to hold grain until prices recover. The Mariners National Grain corporation was formed with B Z Colington of Stanhope Iowa named president. The board signaled no limit to government loans and left room to request more from Congress if needed.
Mrs Mamie Ronilly sues in Thiely th District court for 2850 damages claiming a December fall on stairs at the Majestic theater caused seven weeks of bed rest and ongoing pain. Interstate Amusement Company Tang an named defendant is alleged to be owner or operator of the theater.
A bottle washed ashore at Blackpoole near Fleetwood carried a message said to be Urban Diteman claiming a transatlantic air attempt. The signature appears altered and authorities deem it a likely hoax with plausible but unverified details.
Harlan Bartholomew of St. Louis was contracted as city planner for three years at up to 45000 annually. He will deliver a comprehensive street and city plan, open an office by November, employ locals, and supervise with assistant Earl C. Bille. The contract, approved by Mayor C M Chambers and the city commission, outlines payments of 40000, 18000, and 15000 across three years.
Former Interior Secretary Albert B. Fall, convicted of taking a $100,000 bribe, grew seriously ill in his hotel suite after the jury found him guilty. Doctors warned the health deteriorated under the shock and anxiety of the verdict, as his lawyers prepared to seek a new trial while the case could carry prison time and a large fine.
Honolulu dispatch reports E. H. Simmons president of the New York Stock Exchange did not know of Thursday market collapse until arrival. He expressed surprise at the break and noted the high trading volume while saying national business conditions were good and declining to forecast future stock movement due to being out of touch with the market for weeks.
The body of 5 year old Allen Geiner of Palo Alto, Pa., missing three weeks, was found in a mine breach in the mountains. Authorities believe he was murdered and had been dead more than a week. They pursue theories of abduction and concealment after the crime.
Attorney General Robert Toe Bobbitt announced his resignation as governor of the Forty-seventh district of Rotary International. The district covers two South Texas counties and includes multiple local Rotary clubs.
A call to action against a proposed radio industry monopoly led by International Telephone and Telegraph aiming to buy Radio Corporation of America. The piece accuses lobbying, Congressional subservience, and a $100 million price for $15 million in assets, urging readers to contact Congress now to stop the radio trust.
The first bid for the municipal park concessions was received at city hall by City Clerk Fred Vries. The bidder was T. E. Carpenter of 131 West Theo Avenue. Bids will be received Monday for the coming year. single or joint bids allowed. Major C. M. Chambers ruled.
West Texas chamber of commerce in El Paso selected Abilene as the site for their 1930 convention. W B Hamilton of Wichita Falls was elected president, with Houston Harte of San Angelo and Stamford named as officers. Coombs was among ten nominees but lost to Hamilton by a narrow vote.
Los Angeles jurors in the Pantages girl attack case remain deadlocked after three weeks. Judge Fricke said a retrial would be held at the earliest date, with possible verdicts limited to guilty with imprisonment, guilty with county sentence, or not guilty as the panel nears a weekend session.
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