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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1929
Page
1
A chaotic era column by Arthur Brisbane discusses Wall Street gloom and hopeful rally as rain and speculation swirl. It notes European vaccination contrasts, mentions Germany and France wartime health claims, and hints at broader social anxieties through vintage editorial phrasing.
Fragmented newspaper clipping discusses vaccination rules affecting English and American travelers, political pension talk for ex presidents, a New York bank payroll heist, and calls to reform federal finances. It cites Calvin Coolidge’s pension stance, Mellon’s Treasury leadership, and speculative quotes from Germans. The item closes with a Bay Area continuation note.
The San Antonio fire department responded to reports of a giant swarm of bees hanging from a evergreen tree over College Street near Nagnero. Kee Kulscher of Whe Company No 2 attempted to capture the swarm using a long extension ladder and a bag, delivering the buzzing swarm safely without a sting. Citizens watched the unusual method and awaited the beekeeper’s return to confirm the outcome.
Mudbank grounding near New York disrupts liner routes as vessels face delays. A barge crew works to refloat the grounded ship while coast guard and harbor authorities coordinate salvage efforts amid rough channel conditions.
In Ortando Florida officials announce intensified control to eradicate the Mediterranean fruit fly after detection in an area about twelve miles by six miles north south and west of Take and Seminary counties. State plant board and federal inspectors mobilize rapid action.
Fragmented OCR text describes chaotic phrases about San Antonio temperatures and wind patterns. It mentions Thursday hatch Menrren and Magenta motherly wind, with references to clouds Thursday and wind conditions. The overall content is garbled and hard to parse into clear events or entities.
A local committee pressed for 3100,000 for extending Goliad street and widening the route from 38 to 45 feet, citing the need to join Nucsa street and extend Dosoya street into Goliad. City leaders debated plans, with Mayor Chambers calling the proposal impractical without a feasible plan and promising follow up within one to two weeks.
A Senate agriculture committee bill on a federal farm board with a 500 million dollar revolving fund and export debentures was introduced by Chairman McNary. The measure aims to stabilize prices, assist growers, and address surpluses, with debates and committee reviews slated starting Monday. The House and Senate drafts differ on board authority and use of the revolving fund as they move toward final passage.
Major Chambers and the city commissioners awarded San Antonio firm Branger-Hanks Construction a $804,220 contract to replace the present building with a two story lime stone exterior, reinforced concrete basement, to begin within seven days. The project allows 200 working days with $25 daily penalties for delays. extras bring the total to $999,090 with a $102,000 bond posted by Kroeger and Stone.
Sheriff Alfonso Neseton warns deputy sheriffs not to skip duty for ball games and not to use badges for unauthorized entrance. Some officers may be spared daily with permission from the sheriff or chief deputy Anaries Doters, to attend home games, avoiding misuse of authority.
Charles Powell of Lacoste Texas was in critical condition at Santa Rosa infirmary after a truck he drove was struck by a Southern Pacific train near Boelock Wednesday night. Powell suffered a serious wound to the heel and internal injuries, and could not yet recount the accident. He worked for the Me Ang Irrigation company on the river.
A garbled London note reports a court scene with Magistrate Tonald Vowell and a strange box of mess en shown as an exhibit. The text mentions dresses, a Count, a tenor, and odd quantities of sandwiches or picnic items, framed as a prosecutorial exhibit in a run shop setting.
An inquest will be held into the death of Hirii Buckemerger a tenant farmer found hanging in a shed near his home eight miles from Ann Antinie on the old Suther Indl Springs road. The body was found Wednesday afternoon by a neighbor and reported to the sheriff. Deputies Frank Newsma and Tony Ding assisted in the investigation. Relatives could not be located but were told he had a wife and two daughters in San Antonio.
In Dallas on April 18 193? Dr dent Hoover leads an emergency mediation board reviewing the Koike situation between Texas and Pacific and its 4000 employees who earlier voted on actions. The core dispute centers on compensation for about 100 workers for leaves tied to displacement after a road point change to Minnesota.
General Serratos, a top Mexican Army figure and cavalry vice chief, arrived secretly in San Antonio. He met Thursday morning with the Mexican consulate general, per Consul Enrique Sanlibanez. He will stay several days for undisclosed duties following recent action against rebels near Jimenez Chih.
Washington aped 19 Coolidge accepts invitation to serve on the board of travel of the National Geographic Society. The move expands ties with the expedition and geographic coverage, reflecting ongoing collaboration between government and science circles.
Department of Justice seeks re trial after dismissal of the indictment against former Congressman Harry M. Wurzbach. Attorney John D. Martmin reported the appeal authorization from Washington. District Attorney Lartman has pursued the case in federal court as the record rests before Judge Duval West.
Willie R. Newman testified that eight days in jail while detectives investigated him was bad. He was tried in the engranc’ corporation court and released after, then re-arrested two days later. Judge Dave Woon heard the case as the City Detective Tale prompted further action.
A brief report describes a lunch stand fire that drew firemen to the scene. The incident prompted firefighters to respond with standard equipment, causing minor damage but no major injuries. The readable text notes street locations and suggests a quick containment followed by investigation.
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