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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1929
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane reports on a world airship voyage by the Zeppelins crew and a diverse group of passengers including Lady Drummond Hay and a German navigator. The piece describes westward Pacific crossing to Yokohama and eastward Atlantic travel, with hourly wireless updates and the ship’s crew managing winds and weather aboard the airship Laclichia.
Ban Antonio and vicinity experiences ripude Friey not mort change. Moderate to strong southerly winds. Cloudy to partly clear skies with some showers possible Friday night into Saturday. Cold front moving through with variable winds and notable gusts. Temperatures fall to near 60s, widespread clouds across Texas and surrounding states.
Unbrandom News reports the Graf Zeppelin completing a transatlantic leg amid poor weather with 24 passengers and a crew of 47. The airship, under radio contact with Terlin and Teled ovichshafen, faces headwinds over Europe and delays near the Alps. After Friedrichshafen, a long hop to Tokyo and across the Pacific is planned, with the world flight expected to end around September 4. The Zepp was seen as a moving landmark despite a radio dead spot and has been described as delivering luxe service and speed aboard the airliner.
In Brownsville Texas on August C Uo Miguel D Granados and Carlos Merlen left at 7 20 am for Mexico City claiming a cross country flight across most of the republic. Lieutenant Merion praised their reception in the United States and their cordial reception at border towns.
Detroit reports the owner of a boat tied to a dry agent death case was arrested. The case centers on federal prohibition agent Mich ard J. Sarillanids who reportedly fought before his death in the Detroit river early Saturday. He was mercated at Michigan Central station by customs agents and taken to the district attorney for questioning.
The forecast projects partly cloudy skies with little rain for San Antonio over the next 24 hours. Friday may see increasing clouds but no substantial precipitation. West Texas is expected to experience showers while temperatures rise modestly.
The municipal auditorium Friday night will showcase top entertainment from the city and teen theater groups. Railio Week opened at Morin with nightly entertainments featuring the Tight and the Revo Traied association.
The city commission Friday split on Sam Antonio's annexation plan. Mayor Cy M. Channers advocates a strict boundary and will push expansion on one side. Finance Commissioner Fragtk and Buyebiek oppose the plan. continued on Page 1d.
New York on August 2 witnessed a volatile session with drastic early declines as numerous active stocks fell to lows of the day, including United States Steel American Can and Westinghouse. A brisk rally followed within the first thirty minutes, despite seven major price drops in the trading day.
A basement blaze in the business district of Austin destroys multiple structures. Ernestine Bashara, four, and Tor Guerrera, Mexican national, die after being trapped as residents attempt to rescue others. Authorities estimate losses around ten thousand dollars. Firefighters battle the flames as occupants flee and one man reenters the burning site to rescue others.
In Golumbu a trial recounts Dr James F L Snook’s testimony about the fatal assault on Theora Hix last June. Prosecutor Chester questions the sequence of events and Snook denial of self defense while witnesses reenact the crime.
Washington August report notes Doran and the Prohibition Commission plan to arm agents with pistols for defense in settled communities while rifles remain allowed for distant or mountainous operations. Triggered by the Poteet Texas case and the Sandlands incident, officials aim to reduce killings of federal officers and adjust enforcement methods nationwide.
Federal Attorney John J. Hartman stated no steps have been taken to move the case of prohibition agent Charles Stevens from state to federal court. He indicated plans would be kept secret and would only be pursued if Stevens is indicted by a grand jury. Hartman emphasized he is satisfied with the current situation and would announce actions if needed.
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