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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1929
Page
25
In a dated column by Arthur Brisbane, the piece discusses prohibition as a national issue, reflecting on public sentiment and policy debates of the era. The mock title hints at editorial commentary and the era's cultural clash over licensing and moral governance.
A reader describes Victoria British Columbia as a lush, peaceful port with scenic beauty and strong investor interest in the Canadian Pacific railroad. He contrasts Vancouver and Victoria, noting high local prosperity and the appeal of life in a British city, while commenting on American attitudes and delays in rail and ferry developments. Page 3 continuation hinted.
About 200 gasoline station operators staged a silent protest blocking passage of the city proposed tax on gasoline. Mayor M. Chambers announced at the city commission meeting that the ordinance section was postponed indefinitely. Spokesman Haines Spears led the session and read the protest against the tax, labeling it unjust and discriminating.
The War department announced Tush T. Pippin, of the 100th Infantry, received the Silver Star for gallantry in action. He held his post in No Man's Land despite mustard gas and artillery, guiding his unit to safety after order was restored. Henryetta, Oklahoma, is noted as his hometown.
At a convention of the American Meovilent Bite Insurance of Houston held at the Clara hotel on Saturday night, Frances Horn and BK. M- Yonkowa were elected district managers. F. Everett of Frost Nations Bank gave the principal address among agents present such as Tanmea Cravens and Crice Ky dobrson.
Peru held the first half of its federal elections on a recent afternoon and will close polling later today. The only candidates are from the Democratic Reformist party and allied groups backing President Leguia seeking re election, with senators deputies and representative deputies also being chosen.
The city commission approved an annexation ordinance increasing San Antonio’s area to 12 miles square, absorbing 50 000 new residents and extending services. Brooks and Kelly fields fall inside the new boundaries despite excluding Alamo Heights and South San Antonio areas. The measure takes effect after 30 days with tax records updated and new water and fire services promised.
Kyla Wheelus claims a 90 mile shot in a chaotic report from Heaumont Texas. The wrap mentions a mashie shot and a space tied to a Houston bound mail plan with Teal mark and tumblers, but the details are distorted.
In a Pettus graveyard Sam Chandler and his wife lie side by side as legal hearings unfold for two youths and Captain Stevens. The two orphans, Carson Chandler and Walt Chandler, face charges of violating the national prohibition act while awaiting US Commissioner Shidall’s Monday hearing.
The Graf Zeppelin departs Lakehurst for a round the world voyage with 40 crew and 50 passengers aboard. Wind delays and fuel plans push takeoff toward further legs as refueling starts. The airship aims to span the ocean westward, with New York as a planned stop and Washington skipped due to head winds.
In Bloomfield on August 5 a man named George McLean saved pedestrians by lifting a live electric wire from their path but was fatally Electrocuted. The incident followed a remark about the sun shining while the danger remained. Police and investigators are reviewing the event.
San Antonio and Southwest Texas prepared for the opening night of the mammoth radio show at the municipal auditorium Monday at 8 oclock. Visitors from Southwest Texas arrived early to view the latest radio improvements as locals crowd in for the Siest entertainment program.
The gala week presented by the Radio Exposition and the National Trades Association will feature continuous orchestral performances and stage dance each night. The venue boasts a decorated auditorium with green myrtle and blooming flowers while 30 booths showcase the latest radio sets with artistic backgrounds and lighting effects designed by distributors and dealers.
The event opens with a speech by G C Blonchard president of the San Antonio Radio Trades association followed by an address from Mayor C M Chambers. Master of ceremonies is Jack Whilace with four minute talks by J J Straus president of Straus Frank company and G A C Pare.
The defense in the Dr Jones A Snook murder trial challenges the confession as obtained under duress after Ir. Snook admitted killing Theora Tix. Columbus reporters and chemists testified to the interview and testing methods, with defense claiming interview was organized by prosecutors and denied counsel.
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