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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1929
Page
1
California summer resorts draw travelers while Wilshire Boulevard booms with hotels and real estate. 22 acres on Wilshire bought for 100000. a ship offer valued at 1 million vanished. Bullock's expands on Wilshire. stock seats rise from 20000 to 160000. Dam plans evolve to boost power, with Mead noting higher dam output and future requires.
Fragmented forecast details show cloudy and windy conditions across regions. Mentions moderate variable winds, warm to cool temperatures, and scattered precipitation with mixed accuracy. Reports include cities in the south and west and references to storm patterns and riding conditions.
ARLINGTON Virginia August 19 authorities join a city wide search for a missing Tomcat named Albus known for two different colored eyes. The pet of Clarendon residents Slaptes, the cat vanished yesterday triggering a county wide dragnet as officers and residents seek the valued animal.
In New Orleans today a melee in the city council chamber interrupted a hearing over annexation and a streetcar strike. A union committee presented a petition from Shousande calling for repeal of an ordinance banning fitness in streetcars. The confrontation followed police action during a protest near a manned meeting of union sympathizers.
during the deight of the disturb ance two bystanders were bus Members of the commission coun cil were jinstled about in the melee and tarniched targets for Cist blows on the jaw. Police reverves were borcighly call ed and restored after. The victims were from Dulernay, 15, shot in the foot and Danny Young, 50, striking motorman, hit in the body but not believed seriously hurt. They were taken to the Knapital. None of the commissioners was de rlowils Bure. 'Acting Mayor Walmsley, no spokes man for the council, told the delega tion of more than 200 labor men who presented the petition that the holy would give due consideration. 'The session became noisy and acting mayor adjourned the meeting. An the commission council began to file out of the chamber a woman stopped Walmsley with a cemarg and a crow of tnin rushed him. He was strucg a Biowt the abdomen, Commisionera Paul TN. Flagrans and Wo. Hall were strung before police call eexene them from the crowd of men and monen. After a mob and pen quelled scares woodened demil abet the corriters and several Hundred who collected on thee outelie attempting to agc and atom. Ing of the DaiMing bit were devon off by policy with tear bombs.
Los Angeles reports five Pantages theater staff members testified to District Attorney Morton Fitts and Deputy Robert Stewart About the alleged attack on Mary Uline Wringle last Friday The witnesses who were young women include Catherine Slove and Rose Fowler also described the room used for alleged activities and provided details on wages and conditions The statements did not alter Miss Prinples account of the alleged assault and the investigation continues
In Columbus a courtroom drama centered on Dr. James H. Snook and the slaying of Theora Ix. Police Chief Harry S. French described Snook as extraordinarily composed during interrogation, stating he confessed and claimed he struck the jugular after hitting the victim with a hammer. The testimony opened a heated scene as details emerged. Meanwhile in New York, steel stocks rallied sharply on the exchange with United States Steel and Bethlehem Steel leading gains amid war rumor chatter and talk of a stock split.
An oil refinery blast in Wilmington California caused one death and five injuries when a gasoline pipe ruptured in a Shell Oil cracking room. The explosion badly burned several workers and emergency crews rushed others to local hospitals. Authorities investigated the cause of the leak and the extent of the damage to the facility.
In The Hague Netherlands an afternoon session of six powers discussed the Young Plan amid privacy in hotel rooms. Financial negotiators wrestled Britain's demand for a larger share of German reparations while French British Belgian and German delegates considered evacuation dates for the Rhineland.
Havana reports upcoming penal code revisions within 60 days. Interior department studying Mexican revised code for Cuba's new provisions. Plan includes replacing jury trials with a psychiatric verdict system for pardoning individuals.
HOTLAWGAN August 13. John Pringle 7, actor and veteran head of stock companies in New York and Chicago known as the father of John Gilbert, great star, is dead. Gilbert referred to Pringle as his father, saying his mother told him he was born of a second marriage to a man named Gilbert.
Communists yesterday attempted to persuade workers on a new subway project in TARIS, Australia, to strike for shorter hours. The effort failed as workers voted against it and scuffles ensued, one man slightly injured by a revolver shot, seven others beaten. police dispersed the rioters and arrested three.
In Logan County near Mulhall Oklahoma, deputy Sheriff Mike Beck shot George Baker while Baker fled a moonshine raid. The wound was described as not dangerous. Federal agents were present but reported no involvement in the shooting.
A deadly blast at the Shell Oil plant near Dominguez Junction in BAN PEDRO killed one person and left five others believed burned. Fire and safety crews responded as investigators began work at the scene.
Wed night the Grat Zeppelin plans a 21,700 mile leg to Tokyo with 20 passengers, 40 crew, a mail consignment, and a bust of von Huenefeld designed for the Japanese emperor. No freight beyond a fixed limit. fuel suffices for about 160 hours, weather permitting, with a 120 hour flight time projected.
The Graf Zeppelin faces a delay of its planned nearly 9300 mile Tokyo flight as fuel transfer uncertainties and less favorable weather prompt postponement. Commander Eckener cites atmospheric conditions over the Urals and Siberia, while meteorologist Seilkopf advised delaying the start to ensure safety and speed. The Soviet Union and Baltic states may permit overflight and photo permissions as part of the expedition.
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