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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1929

Page

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Rockefellers urge stock purchases to restore market confidence

From Puvantico Hills John D Rockefeller and son planned substantial stock purchases as a public statement to restore confidence. George W Hill, president of the American Vobaces company, reports doubled business and added dividends bringing total payments to stockholders above nine million dollars. Julius Hodenwald and Robert E Weed order protection of Sears Roebuck employee accounts amid rising prices and warnings about market speculation.

J. Pierpont Fforgan Stech Causdsy America George W. Hill American Vobaces Company Todas Puvantico Hills John D. Rockefeller Sabura Rockefeller Julius Hodenwald Chicago Lessing Robert E.W. Weed Sears, Roebuck Company Sears, Roebuck

Weather forecast notes widespread cold in Texas and surrounding states

The report describes tempered conditions across San Antonio and nearby areas with fair nights turning colder Thursday into Friday. It notes moderate northerly winds, near freezing by Friday in western and northern portions, and potential Oklahoma and Louisiana effects with lingering cold fronts and rough air conditions in the Plains and Southwest regions.

Murder Trial Begins for Bernice Must in Mexico City

Bernice Must, an American, faces murder charges in a Mexico City courtroom. The high profile case attracts international attention as prosecutors seek a conviction.

Barley Defends Tariff Talks in Senate Hearing

John Henry Barley, president of the Southern Tariff association, testifies before a senate committee. He discusses allied figures, party loyalties, and tariff policy with references to Garner and Caraway. The dialogue touches on alliance attempts, Democratic strength in the South, and calls for an open stand on tariff matters.

Washington, D. C John Henry Barley Southern Tariff Association Jesus Congress Cathway Waiteness A. Avni le Association DR. Creager Teemah Texas Vought Kaye GG Belcher Guyer Kirby Isen Creager Arnold Garner Denmorais Caraway Carter Opstoway Washington Trulo Hingnam Charles J. Heanson Nriff Hingham Acd Erby South Arlansaw Cullin Coolidge Nenarov Atobinson Idinna Baring Imnnrom Yous Krrsa Kieby Robinson Bingham Senator Walsh Montans Cal

American Woman Faces Murder Trial in Mexico

Bernice Linsh claiming American citizenship faced murder charges in Mexico City for the reorganized killing of her partner, Henry Benavente, after he allegedly refused repayment of a loan in pesos. She appeared in court in a professional outfit as a largely empty courtroom gathered, marking a historic first for an American woman in such a case.

Menico City Get Bernive Linsh Dennry Benavente Ginarvente Bernice Mexico Idiota

Fair and Colder Thursday Night Forecast by Jarboe

A chilly north wind dropped San Antonio to 56 at 8 am Thursday with colder weather ahead. Rain threat did not materialize in the city though nearby points reported moisture. Cuero, Victoria, and other towns logged varying rainfall amounts while San Antonio prepared for a low near 50 as northerly winds persist into Friday.

San Antonio San Marcos Cuero Tailor Victorio H. Jarboe Thurailay

Windstorm Damages Village and Farms in Malevale Area

A violent windstorm struck the Malevale area near Knlener causing damage to general dwellings and destroying several farm and dairy buildings. No clear casualty report available from the fragmentary internet chart. further details awaited.

Arkansas Village Tity Rock Knlener Malevale

Freighter Sinks with 33 Reported Lost Near Port Washogie

A freighter sank off Port Washogie with 33 reported lost as crews battled lines worn to shabby condition. The Senator of the Rickolaon Lnaversal Steamskip reported the incident this morning, with rescue efforts underway near Cleveland Cluts Teon company waters.

Milwal Mae Jaunlde Cleveland Cluts Teon Company Rickolaon Lnaversal Steamskip

Grand Jury Charges Officers Aid Crime in Amarillo Shooting

A grand jury indicts officers in the fatal shooting of Tom Walton Jr in Amarillo. Florence Hendricks testifies she was in her father’s office when Walton entered and Hamilton allegedly fired. she says Walton made no move before grappling with Hamilton’s son-in-law as the first shot rang out. The defense questions her account while family and local leaders testify to Hamilton’s reputation.

Weathernford Texas Tom Walton Jr Amarillo Foley Walton H. Hamilton Ilorence Hendricks Stere Hendricke Hamiltors Law Hamilton Finmilton Mise Hendricks Icdge Dishing Atharpey Shomerton Judge Hamilton Tom Walton Ds 8. P. Brooks Basler University Winco Howton de Brooks Lamilton Alve Bryan Frank Tiror Waco Florencs Hendricks Harry Hendricks Flendricks Wales

Judge Frees Thelma Holland in Liquor Case

Judge Wood of Los Angeles probationed Thelma Holland an expectant mother whose liquor conviction sparked public indignation. She is pictured with five of her six stepchildren Virgina Buddie Billie Bob and Jack as they were placed into adopted homes by the court.

Mrs. Holland Virgina Buddie Billie Bob Jack

Judge Reports Alleged Agitment In Bexar County

The Ninety fourth District grand jury report to Judge W W McCrory details long standing aid by officers to criminals. It cites ambush shooting of Captain Charles Stevens and notes wide scale cooperation between racketeers and some lawmen. It questions local officials connections and cites officers owning property used for liquor storage.

Berar Wilmore Ninety-fourth District Court Grand Jure W. W. McCrory Grand Jury Charles Stevens Stevens Fariqus Lynn Stephens Atarcosa County Stephens

New York Stock Prices Rally Amid Market Debacle

Stock prices opened higher after a delayed start as investors watched New York markets. Initial gains reached around 20 dollars a share with several major firms changing hands amid broader political and economic scrutiny in Washington.

New York Ite Spectamibuy Haraésal Tay Washington D.C Eall Benule

Insulting Banner Welcomes Mayor Back in Germany

In Bremethaten Germany October the returning Lord Mayor Gustave Boes arrives from the United States aboard a steamship amid protest signs. A banner attacked him and the crowd mocked the visiting official, signaling unrest in the city administration.

Bremethaten Germany Gustave Boesalin United States Vetdinert Gremany Fremen

Freighter Sinks in Lake Michigan Near Port Washington

Two freight boats collided two miles off Port Washington Wisconsin in Lake Michigan. The Marquette sank almost immediately as fog shrouded the lake. Reports via wire say the collision occurred early this morning and details remain terse.

Milwackee

Plane Crash Probe Reveals Nothing

Washington investigation into the crash of the tale transient plane near Ban Mraucina in New Mesiro yields no definite cause. Officials from the defense department and secretary Lanont release statement indicating lack of conclusive evidence about lives lost and factors involved.

Washington Golniteen Ban Mraucina New Mesiro Lanont

Law releases expectant mother in Oklahoma case

In Los Angeles judge Walton J. Wool granted Luelma Wigtland probation and permission to leave the state amid a liquor abstinence pledge. The May arrest tied her to an operation at a home with several motherless children and an alleged whiskey still. The case involved Charles W. Holland and a partner, Walter Payne, with further details continued on page 2.

Los Angeles Luelma Wigtland Tudge Walton J. Wool Holland Oklahama Douds Cal Astoriates Mia Morland Charles W. Holland Yebo Walter Payne Dudge Baumer Wilson

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