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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1929
Page
1
The shade of Dr. J. A. Ramsey may have hovered at the shoulder of Harry J. Leahy when the convicted slayer died in the electric chair early today at Huntsville.
Report from Hartsville dated August 3 details a scare at a local event where bystanders were rattled yet the injured party remained unshaken. Jeff Davis reports from the scene with limited details and a partially garbled wire service style read.
A fragment describes Montana farm and sheep operations with John D. Hock machinery, butts of irrigation, and experiments in agrarian tech. It mentions M. T. Wilson, eight year ranches in Vencht on Montana, and Norse herdsmen in South Mussel Valley, plus the St Paul line and a voyage toward the continent.
Wilbur J. Houston selected from forty boys nationwide as the recipient of Thomas A. Edison’s lifetime patronage, with four other boys earning college tuition scholarships. The event, judged by a panel including Henry Ford and George Eastman, followed a questionnaire process. Houston’s family connections to Bishop S. Arthur Huston were noted.
Edison answers to the Edison questionnaire will all be made public for at least ten years. Charles Eyfusum, the inventor's son, said today the records will be kept under lock and key for at least ten years and may be made public only if a good reason exists.
The driver Th. Dunkleberg who collided with A. Tu. Becker’s automobile at St Marys and econ streets, killing Robert J. Terding, faced a negligent collision charge in Corporation Court after police investigation led by Fire Commissioner PH Wright. Witness J. B. Padgett testified Dunkleberg ran red lights and passed amber lights, while warning him not to run red signals. The hearing noted emergency lights and traffic lane safety amid the incident.
In ARROWE PARK Enghini Aus last night’s bad weather gave way to intervals of rain today as Toy Scouts assembled for the international jamboree. They rose at seven in the mud to set up exercises and prepare breakfast despite pilling clouds. A possible resumption of rain could delay visits by the Prince of Wales who faced showers during planned stops at national camps.
A dry spell grips Texas with no relief from heat. Weather reports predict high temperatures near 95 to 100 degrees with some showers in the Van handle and along the Gulf coast. Portions of North Texas recorded 100 to 104 degrees as Houston and Port Arthur saw isolated rain.
Premier Poincare is reported to be making good progress following surgery for a pelvic ailment. Doctors say his condition is improving and he is entirely free from Inver. He will be moved to his home in a few days.
The North German Lloyd Bremen liner returns to Bremenhaven after its maiden round trip voyage to New York, setting a new record with its two laps.
Indians gathered along the Columbia River near here for the annual salmon spawning run. Thousands of visitors watched as nets were hauled and fish were caught in the event described as a picturesque, traditional movement drawing crowds to the riverbanks.
Graf Zeppelin sails across the Atlantic with passengers and crew, crossing the Gulf of Cadiz amid headwinds. Reports from Hamburg and Cadiz indicate the airship passed Qu Bein and approached the Atlantic while weather data and positions are relayed by wireless.
Aug 3 report from Kansas City notes Missouri fruit growers anticipate a bumper harvest across Koalkanong fevit hott im Misgowri area with growers preparing fields and markets for a strongOutput season.
The city, at a special meeting, created an office to collect about 82 0.1000 in delinquent taxes. Mayor C. M. Chambers said 275,000 will be used to clear a 50 million mortgage on back taxes and fund a new Training Center. The effort targets ten years of unpaid taxes on rent and personal property. In other news, Harry J. Leahy was executed at 12:54 a.m. after a final quiet exchange with a visiting captain. the room remained tense as the chair’s active mechanism began.
Air officers from Washington and Kelly Field visited Santa Monica California on Friday. They will move planes secured from the fan to Fort Crockett then depart for San Antonio.
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