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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1929
Page
1
The article reviews Arthur Brisbane's column and King Features Browne satire on birth control clinics in New York, police reaction, and a jury verdict. It mentions Bob “Two Gun” and grim world events from famine in China to cannibalism rumors, plus crimes, liquor cases, and mobs.
Temperatures near 0 degrees expected in the region with light to moderate winds shifting north by Sunday. A cold front moves through Saturday into Sunday with possible showers and higher northwesterly winds. East Texas and nearby areas anticipate mild conditions with a front likely bringing showers and cooler air Monday.
Echo de Paris reports Marcel Anitin saying Clemenceau warns De Ginhmar Sebacht seeks only delay and a new war. Germany resists, demanding about 1 050 billion marks and favors private talks, as reparations stalemate drags on with little sign of accord.
In Austin on April 20 a legislative special session could ease the governor’s burden by allowing him to commute death sentences to life imprisonment. Governor Manly expressed favorable views on a law similar to Kansas that would remove the constitutionally required automatic consideration and grant the governor discretion to set the date of execution.
In Bexar County probate court Mrs Mari Gersbach is named executrix of the Tolias Gersbach estate. The will, dated April 3 in San Antonio, assigns real and personal property valued at about $10 000 to remain intact during her lifetime and then be divided equally among seven children after her death.
Toronto report says J. W. Barnes owner of B20 Manufacturing died after his car crashed head on into a store car early this day.
Oscar Saenger a noted New York voice teacher died at a Washington sanitarium in Washington Delhi after illness. Friends here were notified of his passing as tributes from pupils and colleagues poured in.
A large friendly dog named Don Torney escaped his cage at the Ban Vedro tourist camp on a Saturday afternoon. The animal spread fear as it roamed, prompting a police chase led by Patrolman Ef. Zinemeyer. The dog fled into a bathhouse before being restrained by officers and later returned to its owner.
The Pan American Education Association announced a plan for an inter American Moderation of Education. A preliminary conference will be held in the summer of 1930 in a Latin American capital, with the National Education Association backing the movement.
A British trawler fishing about 250 miles west of the Hebrides reported an airplane passed overhead today moving eastward. The plane’s identity could not be determined from the brief sighting.
In New Orleans on April sun Lattene opened steady with bids totaling 112000 for May delivery. Dull activity persisted as price quotes showed December contracts at 43.¢ and nearby months around 12.08e, reflecting a cautious start to the cotton market.
Washington April 20 Postmaster General Brown and his wife agree on thrift in the postoffice department He keeps no pencil waste instead repairing and returning used pencils through the secretary The article notes Brown feels no fault in this economy effort
Tornadoes tore through northern Texas causing rebuilds in three towns. An infant was killed when a home collapsed in Sand Flats near Clemetine, and a father’s arm broke while shielding the child. A mother was struck on the head as debris destroyed homes and church. Bowie, Wink, and Larix reported structural damage and warehouse losses along with widespread residential destruction.
The railroad will inaugurate air service linking Middle Western cities with the Muck Hills of South Takata. Rapid Air Tinea, Inc will provide the flight services as part of the national rail and air collaboration announced today.
The Leviathan sailed from Southampton for New York with a cargo of liquor aboard for sale to passengers. The April 20 report notes the ship, Moyland, and the U P dispatch.
An automobile owned by Violine Tacis at 1012 South Millman Street was reported stripped of two tires in front of his home on Friday. Police are investigating the incident and reviewing nearby surveillance footage for leads.
In Amarillo and New York commentary, Mary Garden prepared for a European voyage after performing with the Chicago Civic Opera company. Editor Gene Howe noted the public’s enthusiasm and possible future appearances, while speculation lingered about a return to Chicago and the Thais production.
Mab Edward Scott 40 head of the Hammond branch of the Christian army, was arrested by deputies in Hammond on a warrant from Brinwood, Texas, as a fugitive from justice. He faced a serious charge in Texas after being released on bail on prior accusations involving a young woman, which he called a bum rap.
Two men, identified as Stephenson and White, are held in county jail on burglary charges for allegedly breaking into Henderson Pierson’s residence at 2950 West Staurel Street on March 28. A plate and catching valued at $10 and $450 were reported stolen, with bonds set at 450 in each case.
Fayetteville Arkansas April 20 Students at the University of Arkansas cast ballots for presidential offices. Six nominees for three contested posts plan to vote as a group away from the main crowd at the polls. After campaigns, the faculty will decide the final outcomes.
Light northerly winds are predicted for Sunday. Skies will clear after a cloudy Saturday night with a low near 66 degrees. Sunday will see a southeasterly shift to northwesterly wind and a high around 75. Saturday’s low was 71 and Friday’s high reached 77.
Mr and Mrs William A Clark 17 of Los Angeles reported 65000 dollars in gems left in a taxi after arriving in New York from Europe. Police searched the Savoy Hotel area but the jewels were not found. The couple said the jewelry was insured and the matter was being investigated.
Four workers died when steel girders crashed from the eleventh floor of the Western Union building under construction on Thematic Street and West Trandway. Rescue crews found at least five more injured or trapped in the wreckage on the street level.
Japanese army headquarters at Teinan Shantung said a Japanese officer was assassinated by two Chinese in civilian clothes at night. The act occurred as tensions rise amid ongoing hostilities and heightened precautionary measures by Japanese forces. Local reports describe the attackers as unidentified Chinese civilians.
Rebel and federal forces prepared for aerial clash near Nogales Sonora as federal bombers pledged daily raids until revolution ends. General Rodriguez announced plans to bomb Ronoks and surrounding targets while tribes and troops fortified defenses and readiness to counter flyovers.
A government bulletin predicts a major clash on the West Coast of Mexico between 2000 federal cavalry under General Talamentes and the rebel west coast army rear guard near Masincent in Sonora. The engagement may be the revolt’s largest battle on the southern coast, with forces reported advancing toward Nayojoa and the rebels concentrating near the rine cipal army.
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