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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1928
Page
1
An odd 1974 column by Arthur Brisbane Sporkane in Star apeny recounts a public scene titled Congratulate John. The piece blends playful phrases about 10 000 000 shares and references to Days Ladies and Dinosaurs in a ceremonial or editorial mood.
The piece blends a tribute to John D Rockefeller Sr and family efforts against child diseases with stock market chatter. It notes wartime era prosperity warnings, soaring Paris bourse stocks, and British optimism while warning of high heel fashion harms and a surge in crime tied to bootlegging. It mentions aviators planning transatlantic flights and a Chicago police death in a drug store holdup.
Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday with clocks set forward at 2 a m to 3 a m local time. Railroads and urban transit adjust schedules to the new time. Chicago and suburbs prepare for the time change and related timetable shifts.
Geneva reports John Bravett Perwatiday resigns from the American member position on the permanent court of national justice of the League. Retirement noted amid changes at the court with officials citing health and policy reasons.
Testimony in Tyler Texas describes alleged love affair between Mrs. Wilson and Rev Wallace, a Baptist pastor accused of shooting him in a drug store doorway. Wilson is jailed in Tyler as wife Mrs. Wilson recounts the romance, jealousy, and a plan to separate the pastor from his parishioners.
A dark eyed woman in New York claims she is Jack Dempsey's first wife and says she will file suit within a week to set aside his Utah divorce. She alleges a prior marriage in Farmington Utah in 1916 and that Dempsey left her in Salt Lake City in 1918. Her attorney Nathaniel J. Harken accompanies her as she plans court action.
Oklahoma aviator Joe Hart attempted a record flight at Chickasha on April 25 but his plane could not maintain altitude with a 52 gallon gasoline load and landed in a cornfield after takeoff. He planned to try again in the afternoon as observers from the American Aeronautical Association watched.
London April 28 Drot Haniel Bendandi of Faelza observatory in Italy, known for earthquake predictions, forecasts a series of earthquakes on May 7 and 10, according to an Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Rome.
Two approved trusties Goss and Guthrie escaped from the state penitentiary last night using the warden's car and were traced to Huntsville. Local authorities reported the breakout and ongoing search with details sparse today.
The Minneapolis city council barred Roscoe Arbuckle from appearing at a local theater today after a ruling. The action follows controversy surrounding the Canadian star and reflects city restrictions on public performances.
A fierce spring storm claimed seven lives and disrupted Atlantic coast shipping while the Midwest enjoyed mild weather. Atlantic sea board warnings were issued as a South River break near Atlantic City caused casualties in front of a Chelsea hotel. A Staten Island ferry was enveloped by a wave and New York harbor traffic bogged down. One steamer sank 4 miles east of Cape Henlopen. Temperatures dropped along the coast with snow from New England to Georgia.
Mrs. Ross Fronela Langdon wife of screen comedian Charles Langdon was granted a divorce by Superior Judge Joseph Sproul. A property settlement awarded her 70,000 and a portion of Langdon's film profits.
In a bitter battle over medals the Senate passed a bill granting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Bremen crew members and other Allied aviators. The measure also authorizes a special gold medal for Col. Charles A. Lindbergh and for Norge explorers. Opposition centered on objections to Italian and French flyers and concerns the act may delay honoring American heroes. Robinson led a minority attack criticizing the delay and obstruction.
Three Robinson Crusoes of the Atlantic fliers Baron von Huenefeld James Fitzsimmons and Captain Hermann Bvehl arrived in Manhattan to a loud scene as New York officials and citizens welcomed the Bremen crew from Washington. Police arranged crowds despite rain and wind. The trio planned to attempt the flight again while staying at the Rue Carlton hotel.
President Coolidge signals firm stance on separation of powers in a veto message. He rejects a bill creating a National Rifle Matches board and requiring 30 presidential approvals, framing the measure as an overreach by Congress. The veto targets a minor control over annual rifle events introduced by Republican Rep Speaks of Ohio.
The body of "Piggy" Weller, alleged member of the "Cuckoo" ring, was found with eight bullet holes along a roadbank a quarter mile south of the Madison Kennel Club on the Collinsville road. Fourteen .45 caliber bullets were recovered nearby after an anonymous call to East St. Louis police.
Wann John Behan of Middleport died today at home. He had pledged during the Civil War to never shave or cut his hair until the South won and kept his word for years. He wore long hair and white whiskers at his death.
April 28 Tokyo reports the Tanaka government cabinet suspends the Japanese Diet for three days to forestall a motion for a vote of confidence by opponents of the ruling majority party.
The Ashland county courthouse sold for 20 dollars at auction with only John Philips bidding. The winning bidder must remove the old building to make way for a new structure.
New York April 24 Col Charles A Lindbergh departed afternoon for Washington on a planned publicity flight. Henry Breckenridge and others joined as passengers for the bureau news spread.
Authorities detain a Philadelphia man after he fled a San Antonio to Houston bus stealing a car and passing a worthless check. Detectives pursue links to the murder of Mrs. A Z Huber, 50, whose death followed a home invasion as bandits sought a limited diamond, with police promising further questioning Sunday.
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