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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1929
Page
1
A jumble of garbled text discusses finance bankers and crime with references to Usury Prohibition and institutions. It mentions Myron B Urrrick and a New York entity, plus a note about an absorption of a Farmer Loun and a bank toppling.
A deputy sheriff recalls the Deking home shooting during a dawn confrontation. He says the pistol discharged accidentally while a woman aimed at him and a child was present. The coroner’s inquest heard conflicting statements as jurors and legal counsel watched.
A man named David Marvin was sentenced to 80 days in jail for passing a bogus check drawn on a San Francisco bank to cover $500. He offered the check while posing as a waiter and attempted to renew the trial by presenting the check to cover his debt. Police report multiple similar charges in other cities.
The city commission awarded a contract for the sewerage disposal plant to a San Antonio contractor, De Pu y Rin Ale luni, for 5040,000 with 280 working days to complete. Machinery and operating equipment are included in the bid. A second bid was urged for further reference to the San Antonio contract.
A cloudy outlook with steady temperatures is forecast for San Antonio. Showers are likely to begin Tuesday night into Wednesday as forecasters expect minimal rainfall and a narrow temperature range. Tuesday's low around 66 degrees, with Wednesday’s high near 70. No significant precipitation was measured Tuesday morning.
United States Attorney Charles announced that Congressman William M. Maren of Ohio was cleared of a liquor import charge after the case involved bourbon and whiskey seized during a wartime probe. The proceedings touched several towns and questioned wartime liquor handling.
Flier Charles A Lindbergh arrives in Brownsville and set for a stop in Mosheo City as part of a long air journey. Officials report clear weather in Texas with a strong wind from the west aiding the flight toward the Mexican capital, though fog delays in San Antonio extended travel time.
In the early morning, Charles Lindbergh landed at Welty field then departed, fueling in San Antonio. Rumors tied him to a Mexico City visit to Miss Anne Morrow and possible plans to rejoin a New York flight, with local speculation about a meeting with officials and other pending appearances.
Rebel planes bombed Naco Sonora with fragments injuring an Ohio man in the nearby American town. The strikes hit several times on Monday, with poor aim but continued incursions into the border area.
World famous evangelist William A De Sun denounces youth’s “vices” and evolution in a Corpus Christi visit. He condemns secular science and urges a return to the Ten Commandments. He cites converting one million people and plans further ministry in Corpus Christi next Sunday night. He visits the Alamo and Brackenridge Park during his stay.
Four letters said to be written to Florene Garnet Patton by John Steele were introduced in court along with letters in evidence. The letters reportedly address a child and immediate needs, with others tied to Mrs Innian and Mrs Cooper. Military dispatches discussed rebel activity near the border, citing General Lassiter and Brig. Gen. Cohen.
Bombs dropped on the Mexican towns of Naco and Nueo near the border wounded a U S serviceman and damaged the business district. Naco, held by federal forces, reported casualties as fighting continued along the border with rebel forces near Jimarez and Mesxinth. American troops remained on guard along the border while officials did not release full casualty details.
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