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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1929
Page
1
Charles K. Valera, a phonograph recording artist, posted a $1000 bond on murder charges after a Friday morning shooting at his home at 924 West Thea Avenue that killed Jack Cooper. Valera’s wife and six month old baby were present during the incident.
The article by Arthur Brisbane recounts Denver as Colorado’s capital with a gilded dome Capitol, high altitudes, and health claims. It contrasts Bonfils and the Denver Post, recounts ice block trout, hunting tales, and a mountain wilderness scene with a mix of sensational anecdotes and a note that the piece continues on Page 4.
W H Fuller left Burnet at noon to bring back a 16 year old girl tied to the BT400 holdup of two bank messengers in Wednes day. Sheriff Newton says the girl may explain the missing $1000 after arrests in Briggs and San Antonio. Suspects Schwarts and Wilburn face charges of robbery by assault with firearms as police recover some of the stolen funds.
KANBAS CITY Aug J Marvel president of the White o Ol and Refinery company today indicated a report of a contemplated merger with Magnolia Petroleum company but returned to make no formal announcement.
In New York on August 15 the plan to erect a memorial to Charley B Murphy a Tanamany leader is challenged. The dispute centers on moving statues of Lincoln Washington and Lafayette to less prominent sites amid arguments over the memorial's placement and significance.
San Antonio saw a summer low when the thermometer fell to 2 degrees Friday morning, with Kerrville reporting 0 degrees and other parts of the state registering around 60 degrees. Officials forecast a warming trend Friday to as high as 98 degrees with easterly and southerly winds expected to bring cooling.
Market news service bureau of the chamber of commerce will resume activities in Washington on November 1 after Governor Fronds granted an appropriation for the department. Porter A. Whatey, manager of the local chamber, said employees are to report for work when the office opens.
Los Angeles August 16 announces purchase of a stock interest in Mid-Continental Air Express by the Uniformia Corporation of Uniformia Inc. The amount was not stated.
Fragmentary weather notice mentions mostly Texas and California regions with mixed conditions. References to clear, cloudy, and hot temperatures, plus varying wind speeds and precipitation notes across multiple cities, including New Orleans, Washington, and Denver, suggest a chaotic OCR capture of a broader forecast. The readable items indicate generally mild to warm conditions with intermittent cloud cover and no major storms noted.
White Jack Cooner 21 and Charles RK Valeri 42, both in town, clash with a rival guitarist and recording artist over a party honoring The Three Jacks at the Majestic theater. Valera says Cooper and Balderas forced entry at 2 am, he fired twice, injuring Cooper after a struggle. Balderas was held, Valera released on bond. Police investigated, witnesses supported the home invasion claim, and further confrontations followed at Valera’s residence.
Washington August 16 Uncle Sam hagah feast birds in act as well as in maine In the Army Air Corps a roster check recites Engle Ashruy J at Langley field Nightingale and Willing E in the Philippines with Private Wallace Flank listed among units.
Fire destroyed the First Baptist Church educational building at Third and Taylor Streets in Fort Worth. Investigation suggests a spark from a torch used on steel girders ignited the structure. Dr. Frank Norris, pastor, was away on vacation in Wise County.
Ambassador Marine of Italy informed John Horton Payne, chairman of the American Red Cross, that he has been named grand officer of the crown of Italy. The decoration recognizes Payne for his splendid work with the American Red Cross and his friendly ties to the Italian people.
Gary Iowa Aug 1 4185 four motorists were killed instantly when their car was struck by a New York Central passenger train at an unprotected grade crossing on the Dunes highway. The dead are Mr and Mrs Fred Torgler and their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs AL J Torgler all of Mankato Minnesota.
City police and officials seize control of stands formerly run by Politix and concessionaire A. TD after uncovering a 15,505 rent arrears. Police patrols secure assets while city staff replace workers on concession payroll. bids for thriving concessions due October 4. Politix disputes the transfer, claiming a five year lease extension and investments near 37,000.
Palatine delayed the jail dedication because a prisoner captured for the event escaped. Police warned the town for a jail guest and later arrested A. Le Kinsha of Ghirags. the next day the supposed escape was dismissed as a figure of speech.
Chicago report recalls the endurance event where the "Chicago We Will" aircraft, aiming to cross a long distance, completed its second trial flight in two days. The crew Russell Mossuan C Earl Steete and Wilson Sleeren announced another attempt after a four hour 25 minute flight and an earlier bowing outcome.
Explosion in Newcastle upon Tyne area near Fingland damaged Crors Lane offices. Sixteen people were injured as gas blast shattered windows and caused widespread debris. Authorities believe a ruptured gas line triggered the blast at a business block, buckling front façades and throwing nearby objects.
In New York on August first a stock market surge followed an unexpectedly large drop of 308 million dollars in Federal Reserve brokers loans. Shares moved rapidly, with prices fluctuating wildly as traders reacted to the lending data and market volatility.
Buffalo pair Me. and Mrs. Sohn W. Lewis celebrate their seventy fifth wedding anniversary in Buffalo New York, marking a record length of marriage in the United States according to local notices.
The Graf Zeppelin crossed the Ural Mountains by 8 pm and rode between 100 and 150 miles east of the Siberian border. It lay about 150 miles north of Trumen between Skatterinburg and Tobolsk while taunted near interic ground, near Ekaterinburg, where the former Oztr and his family were slain by Communists in 1918 after the Red Revolution.
Publication details appear garbled and incomplete. The readable fragment references Zep and travel directions, with author initials K. H. von Wiegand and a 1929 copyright note. The usable facts are very limited.
The Graf Zeppelin reports crossing the Volga and approaching Moscow before a sudden course deviation by Dr. Eckener. He cites a storm in mid Siberia and aims for the upper high pressure area to avoid delays, with ground speeds around 67 miles per hour and warnings of strong winds ahead.
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