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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1929

Page

6

Freight Brought On Graf Zeppelin Heads to Destinations

Freight from the Graf Zeppelin passes through checks at the harbor before shipment to multiple cities including New York Pittsburgh Cleveland and Buffalo. The cargo list features a piano chimpanzee leather goods jewelry and various personal items destined for several destinations.

Graf Zep N. J Nn Beure Eithrm Gra Zepgelin Huel Louis Enetom Tainchelauittyng Gref Brough Herbere Hoover New York Bop Fort Wayne Ind Conslenmint Orlahowa City Tulea Consigowenta Pittsburgh Triooklyn Coame Lido Ag Pm Inpidarles Buffalo Nictore San Francisco

Zeppelin Delivers 62000 Mail Bags In New York Stop

The Graf Zeppelin carried 62 000 pieces of mail from Germany to the United States. The New York General Post Office closed as 32 001 post cards and millions in mail were sorted for dispatch two hours after arrival at Lakehurst New Jersey. Some mail remains to be distributed before the airship leaves this week for its round the world voyage. Some letters are addressed abroad to Germany and others to Japan.

Mexico Sends 133 to Exiled Colony

Mexico plans to send 133 people to a prison colony for exile. The group will depart on a government steamer from Manzanillo, includes women aboard, and faces unspecified variances in affiliation.

Mexico Marion

Three Killed Ten Injured In City Store Fire

Three firemen died and ten people were injured when a blaze tore through a city store and surrounding residential area in Kansan City on August 5. Fire crews battled flames as walls collapsed and smoke blanketed the area.

Kansan Inimingen Uislelct

Weather summary across US with mixed conditions reported

The sheet lists multiple cities including Miami New Orleans New York and Chicago with varying weather. Some locations show clear skies while others report cloudy and cool temperatures. Northwest and southwest routes note flying conditions including tailwinds and possible turbulence.

Denier Dew Mines Iowa Arena City Kan Ta Mart Clear MN New York Cieer Mt. Taste Moy Cnuidy Beattie Toledo Ohio Williston Moothwest Texne

Zeppelins Graf Zeppelin Arrives at Lakehurst Port

Dr Hugo Eckener the German dirigible expert brings the Graf Zeppelin to Lakehurst New Jersey as it completes a second U S visit from Friedrichshafen. On Wednesday he plans to cast off on a round the world flight of the lighter than air craft eastward.

Hugo Eckener Lakehurst N. J United States Friedrichshafen

N Y Greeted NG Zeppelin Arrival Draws Crowds

Thousands welcomed the silver dirigible as it landed near the hangar in a lantern lit spectacle. Ex explorer Sir George Hubert Wilkins led the arrival, with reporters and dignitaries mobbing the scene while canaries aboard awaited inspections and clearance from immigration authorities for a voyage in the port area.

Earth Robin Zeukerneck Legon Grand George Hubert Wilkins Gecton Bindawe Ceorzertnir Vileh George Crouse Syracuse Whiniestale Grocer Tom Ne Won Aura Susi

Woman Passenger On Zeppelin Writes of Trans Ocean Thrills

Aboard the Great Zeppelin the writer recounts rapid travel from New York to Cherbourg Paris and Romanshorn to Friedrichshafen. She describes lift smoothness, onboard comforts, navigation by Doctor Eckener, encounters with planes and scenery including Gibraltar and the Atlantic crossing, plus crew details and life aboard.

M&s Jane Weilttes Zeppelin Warty Atruu Larrhprst Ang Bo New York Mauretania Cherbourg Paris Dangute Minnr Tiee Sre Hal Switzteland France Switzerland Peena Spain Tabarie Islands Gibraltar Atlantic Fia Santa Maria Amres York Aigo Eckener Ible Uistaraat Albert Ruschka Harley Hernie Rasthka Cade Biegele Dasaeldorf Frieferichthaten Waduemlay Ehip Toad Allende von Schiller Soniainera Canaries Anna Mas Wong New Yorke Tin Menkers Hay den Doctor Eckener Saat Lehmann Sam Orlin Tim Acer Washington New York City Theteserrone

Indict Chang Over Prince Slaying at Japanese Resort

An Ex change Telegraph dispatch from Tokio reports that Gen. Chang Taing-Chang and his secretary have been indicted at Hepai, the Japanese resort, in connection with the death of Prince Melen Kai, former boy emperor Pu i. Charged with shooting the prince in a hotel room at Dep- Du.

Chang Tandon Aue F.msi Chang Taing-Chang Shantung Hepai Fam Melen Kai China Pu ¥i Tokio Chong Ie Dep- du

Stowaway Boy From Friedrichshafen Faces Deportation

The Philadelphia detention house held Buschko after the Zeppelin voyage. Deputy Commissioner Hughes found the boy fellow and responsive, but guided by no strong criminal impulses. He will be turned over to Hamburg American for immediate desertion, as he described escape to America.

Tarneuuet Miehko America Young Bunchho Janes J. Mughes Pailadelpla Buches Mig Buschko Zeppelin Eekener Hagange

Confession of Ondok Continues as Trial Details Emerge

Testimony reveals conflicting statements about a fatal incident tied to a woman named Miss Hix. Witnesses describe examining stomach contents for an alleged intoxicant as part of the case. Local authorities debate the motive and sequence of events while the case heads toward further examination.

Pump Owners Block New Tak Proposal Upset

Fragmented text records a committee discussion led by Haines J A Swindner G D Bas sett EC Smith and G Wisht. Mayor Chambers hints further investigation before a proposal tax on filling a station business, Commissioner Wright doubts the plan and signals opposition.

Haines J. A. Swindner G. D. Bassett Smith G. Wisht SIM Operatons Chambers Vhs Wright

Turkey to Study U. S. Air Service

A Turkish air service delegation will study United States aviation methods. The Turkish group arrives in the United States on August 12 to observe American air operations and training as part of a formal visit arranged in Washington, D. C.

Turkey U.S. Air Service Washington, D.C Americas Aviation Turkish Air Service United States

Impulse Blamed in Ohio Slaying Trial

Dr James H Snook on trial in Ohio for killing his co ed sweetheart Theora Hix. He argues a controllable urge to slay is the basis of his defense as shown in a graphic drawing.

James H. Snook Ohio Theora Hix

Graf arrival crowds Lakehurst for carnival day

Thousands gather at Lakehurst Airport as the Graf Zeppelin mission arrives during a carnival atmosphere. Troopers, Marines and enthusiastic crowds witness the blimp and related displays amid food stalls and zeppelin souvenirs.

Fascists to Hold Meet August 30

A Fascist party meeting is planned for August 30 with the Italian state leadership to discuss major decisions. Premier Benito Mussolini is expected to address the gathering, and possible expulsion of prominent members may be on the agenda.

Rowe Fascist Party

Hamburg Line Plans Airship Program via Wireships

Hamburg America Line manager Leiner Kiep announces backing for building wireships as a response to Graf Zeppelin, claiming stronger engines could enable transoceanic travel with greater regularity. He notes travel time reductions would shrink Atlantic distances and boost global peace and progress.

Larenurat Lve Leiner Kiep Kipp Tisoloe

Funeral of seven in Poteet hints at tragedy

A funeral procession for seven is described with a large oak tree, hymns, and a body lowered in a cemetery setting. Witnesses named include Pink Chandler and Charles Chandler of Weslace. youths express optimism about future hearings as they await the Baptists' response and defend their actions amid a Prohibition era case at the Poteet farm.

Grands Pink Chandler Charles Weslace Gorgon United States Bacon Joik Walt Baptists Baptists Carson Pico San Antonio Pt Stevens

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