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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1929
Page
1
Woman's clubs stage annual flower show at the Gunter Hotel in Los Angeles Texas. Photo features Mrs Beaumont B Buck with a bouquet of fragrant blossoms as hundreds sew exhibits and display floral profusion.
A fragmented 1920s style defense of prohibition argues crime links to liquor, labeling enforcement as vital while criticizing Wall Street and industrial interests. References to politicians, a New Jersey engineer, a New York incident, and talk of exporting farm products frame a chaotic portrait of the era's public discourse.
Austin report outlines a proposed bill extending the current legislative session to address capital punishment. It would place execution dates under gubernatorial control, potentially delaying executions indefinitely. If a prisoner escapes or remains unavailable, a five day deadline could compel action, with broader provisions tying to rural aid and civil service discussions continuing on page 10.
The forecast hints at a funky mix of temperatures and a wintry air near midweek. Partly cloudy nights yield near frost, while Tuesday through Wednesday bring paroled showers and a cold front.
The Woman's Club sponsors a flower show as part of Fiesta opening in the Gunter hotel ballroom. Hundreds enter diverse arrangements with color and fragrance, plus a tea reception at 4 o clock. Prizes include two loving cups for best display and best table decor. Local leaders Mrs Way Murphy and Mrs C Z Matthews head the event with performances by Misses Mary Louise Seay and Genoviers Mebayitt.
Government records show seven tax refunds issued including one for 4 million dollars under President Hoover era orders. The largest refund hit about 4.85 million dollars to a beneficiary linked to high profile figures. Partial details appear in the Niagara region court docket.
Ex soldier killed when hit by train dominates the page with Fiesta de San Antonio celebrations. King Antonio XI arrival, the grand royal ceremony, and the fiesta opening unfold across the lead, with crowd preparations, parade plans, and performances by local students shaping the holiday mood.
Disjointed notes describe noises in a backyard with a sergeant involved and fragmented phrases about streets, bumps, and odd terms. The garbled text hints at a confusing incident with possible police action and unclear characters.
West Texas deputy sheriff and Tran Terminite, oppositely spelled, were jailed on $4000 bonds each after a newspaper reporter's death. The suspects, Williams and two others, were accused of killing Mary Williams Datrede unwapaper reporter. Williams’ body found in the Rio Conde during a Texas search. Trial delay due to publicity concerns. no date set.
TOKIO April B. More than 400 hundred persons were believed drowned when the Tokyo Kumi Maru sank off Cape Ering in southern Yokkaida after striking wrecks. The ship sank rapidly leaving little time to launch lifeboats. Early morning salvage teams and lifeboats reached the scene with reports of many survivors and further bodies being recovered.
At Ronsevelt Field on April 23 an aviatrix named Tiior Smith launched a endurance flight. The attempt sought to smash a distant record as she lifted off and climbed rapidly, riding the tailwind toward a new mark.
In a tense city election scene on May 14 at noon, Robertson declines to comment on a likely challenge to Mayor J. M. Chambers while real estate man Myron Tage Myon files to oppose tax official Frank T. Tushiek. Chambers faces five opponents, including a woman, as candidates file at the city clerk's office. others named include Mrs. B. Tatler and C. W. Ceabteer. Enger’s misfiled application prompts scrutiny before acceptance.
Robert Maxwell, 69, bookkeeper for the King Ranch for more than 18 years, died Monday in Kingsville. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon in San Antonio under the direction of Herman W. Del pastor of Pruitt Avenue Church. Maxwell was a native of England and came to the United States 60 years ago. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Emma Maxwell, and one daughter, Mrs. Alice Buckner of Oklahoma.
Evanston April 23 a police station visit turns bizarre as a visitor and an officer discuss crimes. A revolver on a desk vanishes then a shot rings out, sparking a chaotic scene with calls of larceny and pursuit.
In Sacramento California on April 2 a counsels for Superior Judge Cartons S Hardy said the judge would testify in his impeachment trial this day to mount a strong defense. Hardy’s attorneys did not deepen the remark but will call two witnesses to counter Lorraine Wiseman Sheriff who testified that Judge Hardy and Roland Rich Weeller of Los Angeles were involved in the planning of the “Mme N” angle in the Aimee Semple McPherson disappearance case.
The Senate immigration committee rejected resolutions to repeal the National Origins Act, ignoring President Hoover’s request to postpone the act’s original date. The panel voted 4 to 2, effectively ending chances for postponement and maintaining the July 1 implementation.
Local judge Dave Watson declared plans to run again for the Loreporation court in 1920. In a formal conversation with reporters Tuesday, Watson outlined his candidacy for the upcoming Lemocritie primary, expressing confidence in his record and support from peers.
Identification of Vaal W. Betzentorger, 27, who was killed when struck by a train near the South Loop crossing Monday night, led to a Tuesday morning discovery at 6:20. The body was dragged about ninety yards, decapitated, with a verdict of death by accidental train incident. Relatives in Pennsylvania were being notified. Betzentorger had served in the Army Air Corps and worked as a truck driver for Louis Kuats.
Cadet William Tusher at Belly field escaped injury Monday when a trainer plane mounted a cross country training flight went into a Ange and crashed near Cuero. Cadet Fugher was in a Cure tit Tank plane during approach to Cuero flying field when it crashed, demolishing the craft and an alert plane was dispatched from Kelly Field to San Antonio.
Fiesta commissioner Wright announced a gambling ban during Fiesta events in San Antonio. He said no carnival games will be allowed and vowed continued vigilance despite no complaints, adding that enforcement will not be relaxed.
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