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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1929
Page
1
Britain may hire 200000 workers to reduce unemployment as Lloyd George promotes self employment funding, while Prohibition advocates urge enforcement up to 1,000,000 Americans to obey the eighteenth Amendment. The piece notes high society nightlife concerns, Wall Street mood, and Federal Reserve queries with mentions of Texas Guinan and prohibition agents.
A mixed forecast with cooler temperatures and moderate winds. Periods of frost likely in the north with variable and sometimes gusty winds. Later in the week expect warmer, sunny spells with showers possible and turning milder by midweek.
Former U S district attorney Hugh R Robertson weighs an opposition bid as Mayor Chambers and four commissioners face rumors of a rival ticket. Potential candidates piling up include B Davenport Dr J B Albright George Surkye Henry B Diebmann Walter McAllister and ex mayor Q O Block. Campaign manager Hurk McCormick stays in talks with colleagues as rumors swirl.
CHICAGO April 10 Ex-Alderman Titus A Hatta abandons efforts to avoid a two year penitentiary sentence for violating the federal prohibition laws He may surrender next month The move comes as Albert P Bauer Lincoln Park commissioner faced court yesterday admitting involvement in Hoffa liquor operations was found guilty and fined 2000 with two years probation
Washington April 10. Porina announces the appointment of former Vice President Nanes as ambassador to Clivat Reitin. The formal notice was issued today at the White House.
The Louisiana House of Representatives reopened its impeachment hearing at 9 o'clock this morning with the aim of a speedy conclusion. Governor Mary Shang and the administration face renewed testimony and partisan debate as proceedings proceed.
A Missouri Pacific wireshift misread a transmission from Elinor Glynn showing "Reypeve good lover eon San Antonio to Farr Worth for Mrs. X" and later clarified that the error turned "berth" into "lover" due to transmission confusion.
A severe wind and dark storm struck Blackwell Oklahoma late last night causing property damage around 500000 and injuring at least six people. Several others were missing as unroofed buildings overturned homes and smashed vehicles across the eastern and southern parts of the city.
In Chicago on April 10 a pair of bandits tried to rob Larson near his residence. Larson drew his gun and killed one bandit and wounded the other. Deputy U.S. Marshal Peter Daraen was wounded in the exchange. The wounded bandit likely died from his injuries.
Police report burglars damaged Charles Miller on Creinnati avenue and ransacked his home, but nothing was taken. Miller reviews the scene and checks if the damage matches early appearances.
United States Steel Corp reports March unfilled tonnage rising to 4 410 218 tons from a prior month, with a gain of 1 077 tons and notes a contrast to a smaller March toll. The bulletin comes from New York dated April 10.
Mollywood California bulletin reports star Monte Blue remains in hospital following an operation for stomach trouble. No cause for alarm given. condition described as steady under care at Hollywood hospital.
Hearing on H J Lamm's injunction to block San Antonio sewer plant construction was postponed to allow lawyers to review the city's answer. Four towns including Karnes City and Kenedy protested pollution fears from Mitchell Lake and the river below San Antonio. Local officials planned to press the case in court. county leaders from Jim Wells were to meet city officials.
Charles A. Tandbergh took off from Brownsville to an unspecified destination after 11 AM, claiming no beyond Mexico City orders. Lindbergh, who left Mexico City yesterday, did not reveal his plans or destination, prompting nationwide concern and border checks as authorities offered cooperation to locate him. He later rested at Brownsville Airport and denied revealing future routes, aiming to reach New York for the arrival of Ambulator Mer itivk’s body from France.
Mrs Edward E Gans and her brother Vice President Charles Curtis have stirred Washington as hostess of her widower brother and as a topic at diplomatic dinners. The incident centers on her role and reactions among envoys.
Federal troops from the north and south close on Mexican rebels as General J Andrew Almazon leads a 10,000 strong expeditionary force to subjugate Chihuahua. In the Gulf coast, Lazaro Cardenas's 13,000 men press rebels northward toward Sonora, with a major clash anticipated at San Mas in Sinaloa as rebels plan to counterattack Novo, Sonora. Escobar assumes command in Sonora amid continuing fighting.
The British embassy diplomatic corps decided to accord Mrs. Everett Gann, Curtis's sister and hostess of the Vice President, social status after over an hour of discussion. The decision will be communicated to Secretary Yum non via a letter responding to yesterday's message conveyed through Sir Esmy tor, the British ambassador and head of the corps.
Slightly cooler weather and clear skies are forecast for San Antonio from Wednesday night into Thursday by the United States Weather Bureau. Winds will be mostly from the south with a low around 62 degrees Wednesday night and a high near 78 on Thursday. After a warm spell Monday and Tuesday, sunshine returns with a morning low around 70 degrees and a high of about 78 to 80 degrees.
Former Florida governor Sidney Catts and several associates face federal indictments accusing involvement in a $1,000,000 counterfeit conspiracy. Indictments name Tampa attorney Julian Di and others, including Madeline Leah Butwell, with bond set for defendants and details of financing presses and equipment. Catts, a Baptist minister, was said to have baptized a Diaz civil worker amid alleged plot ties to Tallahassee meetings last December.
Governor Sidney J. Catts declared the charges a frame up as a preliminary grand jury in Jacksonville districts accuses a preacher of larceny and extortion related to a counterfeit ring. Local officials promise a full investigation and public clarification amid mounting scrutiny.
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