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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1929

Page

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Turbulent Market Rumors and Early Economic Sparks

A fragmented report notes optimistic signs in some banks like The Chathan-Pheart with gains, while brokers warn of declines. It mentions rising copper demand, weekly freight totals near record highs, and Uncle Sam planning a one billion dollar canal project in Central America, signaling broad industrial prosperity amid mixed market chatter.

America Almoet Trier Sam Army Good Panama bin Man Atlantic Pacific Hin Puonma

Sinclair parole plea denied in DC jail contempt case

Harry F. Sinclair seeks release from the District of Columbia jail where he serves nine months on two contempt convictions. The judge and the Department of Justice disapproved the application and it likely will not reach President Hoover. He has about ten weeks remaining to serve.

Washington INS Harry F. Sinclair District of Columbia Bay Tellen Department of Justice Hoover

Missing City of San Francisco survivors sighted near Walpi Arizona

Lieutenant D W Tomlinson reported seeing four men in white shirts waving from near Walpi Arizona while searching for the missing airliner City of San Francisco. Planes were dispatched to the site, with supplies sent to the area as authorities weighed the possible rescue. The desert location and uncertain details left officials cautious about locating survivors.

Winslow Atiz D. W. Tomlinson Navy Maddux Aiirlines P. m. Todme Segert Walpi Ariz Oewa Lopes San Francisco I. A. TV Sina Tomlingoo Winstow Walns High Mesa Berg Arizons Tees Tomlinson Alilar Tyto- Mason Nar Tien Old Fort Dallance Arizona

Three Artificial Teeth Taken From Woman's Throat

Mrs Edna Dedeker an 84 year old resident of Bitherland Springs was saved when doctors at Rabbet BR Green Hospital removed three artificial teeth from her windpipe. She had been ill for days and began coughing violently Thursday night. the teeth had slipped down her windpipe, choking her, and were removed with lung forceps after word reached the surgeons. Mrs Dedeker is the wife of farmer John Dedeker.

Rabett Nile Edna Dedeker Bitherland Springs

Edgar B Davis Rolls Up Sleeves in Brockton Kitchen

Edgar B. Davis, famed millionaire from finance, visits Mrs Thresher in Brockton and helps in the lunchroom kitchen. He removes his sleeves and assists with dishwashing after finding the staff short-handed.

Edgar B. Davis Brockton Mase

British Will Retain Palestine Control Says Henderson

Foreign Minister Arthur Henderson told the League of Nations council that Britain would not abandon its mandate in Palestine and that British authorities have the situation well in hand. The Sept. 6 report from Reneba notes Britain’s stance amid regional tensions and ongoing administration of the territory.

Palestine Reneva Arthur Henderson Great Britain Council of the League of Nations Great Bitain

Austin Man Heads Texas Nurserymen

Eugene Howard of Austin has been elected president of the Southwestern Nurserymen’s Association, which closed its annual convention. Dallas was chosen as the site for the 1900 convention.

Austin Texas Nurserymen Fort Worth Sept Eugene Howard Southwestern Nurserymen'n Association Heer Dallas

Cruiser Houston to Be Launched at Newport News

Washington dispatch reports the 10,000 ton cruiser Northampton is to be launched Thursday at Quincy. The sister ship, the Houston, built under prominent naval official Calvin Gowlidge, will slide down the ways at Newport News shortly after.

Houston Washington, D. C Clogelp Northampton Quincy Mee Calvin Gowlidge

Shipp Denied Reduction of Bond in Robbery Case

In Ninety fourth District Court Friday morning Judge Anthony refused to reduce the $10,000 bond for G. C. (Busly) Shipp linked to a box office hold up at the Uptown theater on June 1. Witnesses testified, including theater manager John Wilson and teen witness Mary Webb, who identified Shipp as the robber.

Elforta Bohena Inga G. C Shipp Sindee VW. SB Anthony Uptown John 1 Wilson Mary Tane Webb East Fee Misa Webb Valentina Shipr CG. Shipp Sr Burley E. J Bob") Glader Inez Ginder Deendant Xueoenny Lamar Secigson Liberty Col. Oy

International Air Derby Approved by Two Nations

Officials from the United States and Mexico approve the international air derby between Kansas City and another city, set for late September. The event limits entrants to 20 women aviators and is slated to take place on September 21.

Mexico Kanbas City Bent Erica City Kancang City United States Hell

Heflin Fails to Appear for Trial in Alabama

Phenix City report notes U S Senator Heflin and C B Haines did not appear in recorders court to answer charges of drunkenness and violation of the state prohibition law. Bonds were forfeited.

Heflin Phenix City Ala Tom Teflu Tepon United States Alabama C. B. Haines Recorders Court

Two Die in Air Crash Involving Local Residents

Two people were killed instantly and a third person was dying after a crash of Hogseer airplane near Memphs. Mira Trath Green, 18, Wandward Oklahoma, and Exndst Mouglass, 17, Memphis, were identified among the dead. Frank ings, aviator, was believed fatally injured.

Tenn Mira Trath Green Wandward Okla Mouglass Memphis Frankings Ariator

Southwest Cools as First Autumn Air Reaches Southwest

Kansas City dispatch reports cooler air spreading across the Southwest with temperatures dropping toward autumn levels. Citizens brace for dipping highs and the first hints of seasonal weather as winds shift and skies clear.

Kansas City

Members of Farm Board Face Tests

Washington committee on agriculture voted to summon the federal farm board members to examine their qualifications for office at open hearings.

Farm Board Washington, D Sent Gennte Agriculture Committee Federal Houk

Harrison Named Uruguay Minister

Washington dispatch reports President Houser nominated Harrison to be Uruguay minister. The move follows Faland Jackson, previously held post, whose resignation prompted the replacement. Details specify a late appointment aimed at strengthening diplomatic ties with Uruguay.

Harrison Uruguay Washington Faland Xckson Btockholms Houser

Poison booze held cause of death in Todd case

A temporary verdict of poisoning was returned Friday in the death of Earl Todd, 18, of 1515 South Gevers Street, who died suddenly at Jourdanton. Justice Steinle reserved final ruling pending further San Antonio investigations. Todd and two other youths drank liquor from a pint bought two miles from Jourdanton. Todd died after drinking more, while others diluted theirs with ginger ale. The case, requested by Sheriff Yecada of Atascosa County, will await medical and law enforcement review before a final decision. Todd was buried Thursday afternoon, survived by his parents, three brothers, and a sister.

Earl Todd South Gevers Street Jourdanton A. M. Steinle San Antonio Anid Todd Steintfe Anid TL. D. YecAda Atascosa County Steinle Tord Lfe Ie C. F. Todd E. M H. C. Todd Madeline Todd Cil

Thundershowers Hit West Texas and San Antonio Weather

The forecast shows thundershowers arriving in San Antonio Friday night and cooler air moving in with temperatures around 60 degrees. The Weather Bureau predicts thundershowers for Mast and West Texas with stronger winds.

San Antonio Weather Bureau Mast West Texas

Defend Pastor W Ono Tal Fort Worth Trial Highlights Reputation

Sept 6. Testimony in Duarte Trial centers on Rep Deterioration rumors about Pastor E T Grantham and Mrs Vinson. Witnesses dispute reputations while Grantham admits indiscreet visits and denies intimacy. Court to decide divorce and custody amidst cross actions.

Duarte Auit Roger Vinson Re. E. T. Grantham Vinton Nos Chargat Panter Granthars Vinson College Heights Baptist Vingon Syore Young

Bandit Rages N Death Chair in Texas

Henry Helms a bank robber nicknamed a "Bandit Chief" died in the electric chair after a failed resistance to guards in Huntsville Texas. Guards escorted him from cell to the chair as he fought, tore free, and struggled near the doorway before being strapped to the execution device. The scene spanned multiple guards and a tense corridor before the death occurred. Page 2, Column B indicates the full account continues.

Duntsville Texas Peast Henry Tennis Elms Homer Knighten Captain Knighten Helms Kaighten Carrilor Death Hia Ana Atutel Hin Ferma

Lindbergh Borrowed Plane To Aid Search

At Roosevelt Field New York on September 9 Col. Charles A Lindbergh reportedly borrowed the transcontinental record plane owned by Captain Prange Hawks to Ey ouk West to help locate the missing City of Sao Francisco plane.

Roosevelt Field N.Y Charles A. Lindberga Tadey Prange Hawks Sao Bracisco

Reward Offered for Missing TAT Plane Courier

New York September 4. Mr and Mrs George Carfield announced through Transcontinental Air Transport a reward of 5000 dollars for information leading to the capture or discovery of their son Marcard Cantieli, who served as courier on the missing TAT plane City of San Francisco.

New York George FL Carfield Transcontinental Air Trenapace Eso Marcard Cantieli City of Sin Fragcisco

Fort Crockett planes fly to support five aviation units

Five planes departed Fort Crockett from Kelly Field at 10 40 a m Friday bound for Winston Arizona in a near airlift to replace the liner City of San Francisco The formation included Lieut Wy Gran Parker Thurlow Kathberer Havare and others under orders from General Larotte arriving at Kelly at 9 26 a m They faced dangerous flying conditions with reports of trouble near Fort Clarke

Hucbs Fort Crockett Gal-veston Kellyfield Arizona Nilota Kelly Winstow Ariz Juin Neareh City of San Franscisco Lieuteneania SV Wy Gran A. Parker T. L. Thurlow K. Fr. Katberer Havare William Larottre Kidith Cucus Kelly Field Fort Clarke

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