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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1929
Page
1
Seventy members of the Texas Jersey Cattle club toured Bexar county dairies for inspection. Left to fight, C. M. Marvin, Hopkins county agent, C. N. Shepardson, the ee ae een ee rena panna.
In a broad wrap of 1920s era notes Arthur Brisbane critiques vice measures and fiscal missteps while detailing rapid aviation advances. United Aircraft absorbs Stout planes as Boeing links Chicago to West Coast routes. airliners expand to Seattle and beyond with a millionth mile logged. A separate incident recounts a hotel incident in New York with a man missing identity and alcohol involvement.
A 70 plus member tour by the Jersey Cattle Club of Besne county inspected Jerery herds at seven dairy farms. Dallas Fort Worth Waco and Sulphur Springs members led by Jack Shelton and T. Bimous met at the Manger hotel for breakfast with local officials. The party toured dairies including W. Rocisterail and Burmeade farms before a moonlight meeting with Heraz county dairymen at a local restaurant.
In Beriber? Neb a dynamite blast killed several men and left John Toinberry with a nail embedded in his left lung. Doctors concluded the nail will be carried for life and the victim will remember the incident forever.
Weather alerts describe unsettled conditions across West and Bast Texas. Tuesday night into Wednesday brings gusty southerly winds and a chance of thunder showers with temperatures near ten degrees higher than typical.
Weather officials expect partly cloudy skies and warm conditions for the city. Tuesday night may drop to around 70 degrees with Wednesday near 88, a mild stretch amid unsettled conditions. Tuesday afternoon could reach 85 as winds ease and temps edge up.
Washington April 30 The Senate Interstate Commerce Committee deferred action on Colquitt nomination to the railroad mediation board for a second time. Colquitt, former Texas governor, faced questions over eligibility and qualifications as senators weighed a possible confirmation.
O E Butler, local manager of the BF W Woolworth company, addressed the San Antonio Advertising Club at its June meeting at the Plaza Kolei. The talk covered the Three Million Dollar Woolworth Campaign. Tiarney Sadorsky chaired the event.
Hammond Indiana report details a fatal accident involving Clarence Lowe, 25, struck while leaning from his automobile window conversing with a friend. A second vehicle brushed past Lowe’s car, causing the impact that led to his decapitation. the vehicle failed to stop at the scene.
In Mexico City today the Communist Party plans a demonstration at the U S consulate to protest alleged U S involvement in Mexican affairs. The protest follows calls to assemble tomorrow and features insured rhetoric about restoring autonomy and opposing foreign meddling.
Five men escaped with cash and securities after robbing the State Bank in Thompsonville. Disguised as a woman, the group carried out the heist today, taking between 5000 and 6000 dollars. Police pursuit underway.
City officials announced Mayor M. Chambers will hire a landscape artist to design winding roads through San Padre Park guiding visitors to the entrance and facilities, outlining planned landscaping and park access.
President Hoover approved J. Henze Aeattergood of Whildennhia as assistant commissioner of Indian affairs. The action was announced from Washington on April 30.
Ed Lopez reported to police that his room was ransacked on Thordy and a diamond pin was taken. Bron Vis steod listed as involved in the incident, with confusion over missing items and suspects.
Mount Vernon police say 21 year old Earl Francis Peacur confessed to killing his 20 year old estranged wife Dorothy after a quarrel and burning her body with kerosene. The charred remains were found along Ardstey Road near Greenburg after a violent dispute at their New York home.
A man and his wife and infant escaped by carrying their child to safety after flames and oily rugs were set on the back porch of 1020 Santa Anna Street. Assistant Fire Chief Buller said the attempt appeared deliberate as neighbors aided in removing belongings while fire crews investigated.
In Ninebs Fourth District court Atalbrank charged with holding up Azdee club manager Andrew Dillon of 32.20 on March 1. The defendant claimed he only recovered money after being fleeced, saying he did not use a gun. Traffic Officer Stayll testified a pistol was found on Hakbroek. Witnesses for defense included Camp Normogle soldiers and Red Heered who gambled at the club. Trial paused at noon with no rebuttal offered. Judge Murray presiding from Floresville with Cannon and Poutsors aiding.
In Dal es April 20 a storm swept central Texas causing damage across multiple towns. One man, Frank Raniesche, 22, was electrocuted while attempting a repair as a line blew down in Marlin. Heavy damage occurred near Temple with broken telephone poles and hail-slashed crops.
Joaquin Amaro, former minister of war, is slated to become inspector general of the army and director of the government military academy in Mexico City upon his return from a U S medical clinic where he received treatment for an injured eye.
The editorial warns that San Antonio risks waste by starting an open air theater at Brackenridge Park without a full plan. It questions lack of acoustics expertise, engineering surveys, and parking/approach considerations, urging a definite, citywide development program before construction begins.
Evanston April 80 7 Registrar Katharine George of Northwestern University reports that men students this year show lower average test scores than women. She notes men average around 0.002 while women average 0.1728, with fraternities appearing more capable than non sorority groups.
Washington April 30 William A. Degroot resigns as district attorney after Attorney General Mitchell’s demand. President Weaver expected to remove him by appointment of a successor. Degroot was the sole district attorney who refused to comply amid reorganizing the Justice Department law enforcement agencies.
Fragmented report on a Senate inquiry into a Canadian visit by Andrew Mellon and a related political dispute. Mentions secretary of the treasury and a senate committee, with unclear dates and names due to damaged text.
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