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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1929
Page
1
Rebecca Bradley Rogers a former University of Texas co ed stands trial for a bank robbery in Buda almost three years past. She is defended by her husband and three aides with an insanity plea indicated and Judge John Watson presiding.
Fragmented OCR text covers Baltimore’s 200th birthday celebrations with warships and the Star Spangled Banner, plus a broad, sensational mix of global religious and political turmoil. It mentions Mussolini and Russia, church trials, murders, and bank interests, including Alfred P. Sloan and GM buying Opel. The fragment ends mid-sentence with a continuation note.
City officials defer plans to widen the San Antonio River as engineers fail to arrive for the briefing. Freese's delay shifts decisions to Monday as Mayor Chambers pushes for an earthen, grassed channel over the engineers concrete option.
Seattle September report quotes W. D. Mabon of the Amat Ramnated Association of Street Car and Electrical Emprosen explaining street carmen from New Orleans must be guaranteed return to work before supporting the settlement proposed by William Green of the AFL.
Jim Lindsey of Houston Texas arrived in St Louis today after Cardinals announced his purchase. Clarence Lloyd club secretary said Lindsey will wear the Cardinal uniform tomorrow in the series finale against the New York Giants in St Louis.
AUSTIN September 13 Attorney General Claude Pollard submitted his resignation to Governor Don Mooly. He said he would enter private practice in Austin.
Meteorologist J H Jarboe forecasts generally fair weather for Friday and Saturday in San Antonio and Southwest Tyras with little temperature change. Light southwest winds may shift north by Saturday but no temperature impact. A maximum of 04 degrees is predicted for Saturday with no immediate rainfall.
James Smith age 38 shot and killed his wife who had refused to withdraw divorce actions, then shot himself. The wife was wounded and in serious condition in Milwauker Wisconsin. The incident occurred on a street in the city early morning.
Fragmentary weather notes describe variable temperatures and winds across multiple western states and cities. It mentions cool nights Friday and Saturday with northerly winds, generally fair conditions in the south, and cloudy periods in places like Washington and New Orleans.
Otis Rogers plans to outline how he and Rebecca Bradley Rogers met at the University of Texas and how she nursed him back to health. Dr Charles Ramsdell testified Becky wrote a 1500 check before the Farmers National Bank of Buda robbery, claiming funds for a membership campaign. The defense and prosecution cross examine as evidence links Becky to the Texas historical association campaign and a prior trial transcript is read.
A Des Moines jury ruled that bay rum sold by a local five-and-dime is a pulsatile intoxicating beverage and illegal under state law. Three thousand bottles were seized from a Woolworth store after days of testimony on its palatability and intoxicating effects, leading to condemnation of the product.
In federal court on Priday morning a group of about 16 prisoners occupied the courtroom as deputy marshals counted 19 men and a woman. A prisoner was located in an Apple room deep in conference with his attorney, while others remained under guard.
G. Le San Miguel, charged with perjury, faces trial in federal court Monday. He allegedly signed a bond for a friend facing drug prohibitions and did not own the listed security. A federal grand jury indicted him Thursday. he pleaded not guilty Friday. This is the year’s only perjury case in the district.
De Quincy baseball team in Missouri Pacific league champs calls off the three game series with the Cuban All Stars scheduled for Saturday and Sunday at Garrett Field. The Public Service Utilities city champs will substitute in place of De Quincy.
A fragmented notice recalls Louis Fritz Well reflecting on Friday the thirteenth. It mentions guin J. Fritz, a secretary at a major CM. Clumbers office, noting Fritz’s work around mayoral duties and a reference to Clint Brows as major. The garbled text preserves names and a historical office context.
Resignation of Judge Th W D Terrell from Sevenny District Court threatened Bexar politics. Two candidates for the 2 seat in Congress from the Fourteenth district emerged: John TM Weber and Carl Weight Johnson. Terrell announced resignation effective October 1 to return to practice with RT Boyle. Gov Finn Moody offered appointment to Sylvan Lang, who is currently in the East and will decide after returning September 20. Clifton supporters urge him if Lang declines. City leaders split governor duties for the Seventy third judgeship. Weber is not confirmed as Terrell successor. Weber may seek Congress. Watson for Corporation Court and Webb successors discussed.
ALISTIN September 13 1NS lit order tatha voices of members may ring clear in the hall of the House of Representatives. An amplifying device now installed will be replaced by a new loud speaker system authorized by the last appropriation of 25000 dollars. The speaker will be ready for use soon.
In New York on September 13, trading gloom spread over Wall Street as broker loans rose, pushing shares lower. By afternoon many issues had fallen 4 to 10 points from earlier quotations, while market mood contrasted with the growing brokerage totals.
U Thamnes J. Spruucs, Democratic national committeeman for Connecticut, offered resignation to State Chairman James J. Walsh due to poor health. The move comes as health concerns affect party leadership.
Local officials in Chartlotte report conspiracy charges against national union members and workers arrested last night. Authorities say the case involves planned actions affecting government operations and union activities. No further details available.
At Grerenbroich a dynamite factory operated by the Germanise Trust suffered a powder explosion killing 5 people including Tro of Neils and three workers. Rescue efforts and investigations are underway as authorities assess the cause and safety lapses.
President Hoover plans at least two public remarks during his October trip to Cincinnati and Louisville, with stops in Derrot, Washington, and embarking events. The president will address crowds and discuss national issues during the swing.
A minor quake was felt in Long Beach California and nearby locations this morning. No damage was reported and no injuries were noted.
In Roadville Ky on September 13 a condemned murderer Carl Hard 21 Louisville Ky endured two heavy electric chair executions after initial failure. The first surge did not kill, yet the second attempt ended his life. He had been convicted of killing Marion George and Lewisville gro cons Team Hutsell. Hutsell, 13, of Westport Ry died in the act of the crime. John Ditchier 38 fisherman of Dovery Landing Ind was the victim in the tied murder.
Former assistant attorney general Mabel Walker Willebrandt conferred with President Hoover in Washington. Officials concealed the conversation’s nature while noting her successor had been named, though many notes about the post had circulated.
In Pittsburgh on September 13, political unrest erupted as gunmen fired in the Oakland district during the mayoral race. Windows were shattered and property damaged as shooters targeted campaign imagery linked to three mayoral candidates while fleeing in a city car.
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