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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1929
Page
1
A jumble of stock chatter and corporate notes shows steady oil and steel trades. United States Steel and Simma Petroleum attract large blocks while Standard Oil and American Telephone and Telegraph reflect strong market positions amid broad economic signals.
The forecast notes unsettled conditions midweek with showers and cooler spells. Northwest winds strengthen as a northwest to northeast flow drives rain across the Panhandle with possible freezing temperatures near Tonkundle Wednesday night and Thursday.
Mina Smith, 19, flies a cabin monoplane to set a new solo endurance mark of 12 hours 3 minutes 12 seconds, surpassing Lonnie McThulridge’s record. Father Tom Smith, actor and amateur pilot, safeguards her in jacket and comments on weather. The San Antonio Fiesta coronation scene unfolds amid rain as King Antonio IX arrives, greeted by officials and locals.
James Carroll, a 20 year old carnival worker, accused of cheating during a poker game at the Savey hotel. The incident occurred Wednesday morning after a tense night of play. Carroll reportedly took $1490 from the room after a confrontation with another gambler. Local investigators are reviewing security footage and statements from witnesses.
Army bids planned for housing and support facilities at Randolph Field Texas and other sites. Items include officers quarters, barracks, hangars, air corps roads and stations, quartermaster warehouse, fire station, and related utilities with several million dollars in estimated costs.
In Geneva Ambassdor Gibson's speech prompts calls for broad naval disarmament. Sir Austen Cushendun states Britain and the United States share hopes for strict limits and a refined reduction applying to all warships. The government notes the potential of Gibson's proposals to adjust naval strength to current international circumstances.
N Salter a 55 year old Kansas City man was found dead on Best Mouston Street. He was placed in a Germtorf ambulance to Robert B Len hospital but died before arrival. Death cause undetermined. Webe undertakers and Justice of the Peace John F. Onion handled arrangements. A brief inquest was held.
Clarence Darrow told a Chicago audience that fate made him a lawyer as he recalled a life shaped by events beyond his control. He claimed lawyers do not need to wear fancy clothes and recounted his gradual shift into the practice of law amid pivotal cases including Debs v. Pullman.
A garbled weather note reports improving conditions for Fiesta crowds with breezes from the north and temperatures ranging from about 60 to the mid 70s. Winds are expected moderate to fresh with minimal rain, though scattered dust and late evening showers are mentioned in the uncertain forecast.
An aviator making a forced ascent landed on a busy Los Angeles street yesterday. The motor broke, the plane struck a power line and crashed into a motorist's car, injuring a driver and mechanician. One person suffered a broken bone, others received minor injuries.
London April 24 F7-Woley Tingen captain of the American Ryder Cup team announced eight players for the foursomes Friday and dropped Smith, a rising star, from the lineup. Smith had been regarded as a key participant in both the foursomes and singles after strong winter performances in the United States.
Senator Shipstead, longtime member of the Senate, was taken to Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore after a severe relayer ailment first attacked him in January. He has missed sessions since Congress opened the special season.
Willan So Bly Alexanter resigns as manager of the San Antonio Indians and Newnam takes charge. Connor wires that Alexander resigned for the club’s best interests. Newnam has served as assistant manager and economical officer previously, with Will as 9% manager. The Indians have lost eight of their first nine games this season.
City detectives were ordered to halt gambling operations at Fiesta sites on multiple plazas. Commissioner Wright and police officials arranged immediate closures, halting openings after an offer to cooperate was received, with detective Harris notified at noon.
Washington reports that King of Jugoslavia has ratified the Kellogg Pact. The U S State Department was notified by Belgrade that Yugoslavia accepted the treaty. Persian Parliament also approved the pact on April 12, signaling broad international acceptance.
Weather bureau reports heavy April snowfall isolating Cheyenne Wyoming today. Strong winds and drifting snow cut off road links and disrupted travel while officials monitor conditions and warn residents to stay home.
Chicago April 24 press report states Pullman Company president Ed Fe Crery died after a brief illness. The article notes his leadership during a period of rail expansion and labor tensions. Fe Crery, widely known in industrial circles, leaves behind a legacy of aggressive modernization and corporate growth.
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