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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1929

Page

11

Cruise Panorama Unfolded By Wilkins Over Tokio

Descriptive fragment of a dramatic air voyage led by Sir Hubert Wilkins. The piece narrates crowds on housetops cheering a dirigible above Yokohama and Tokyo, with vivid scenes of cities, forests, rivers, and distant mountains. It details impressions of the journey, weather, and landscape, using florid antiquated prose.

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Zeppelins Flight Narrative From Friedrichshafen To Arctic Circle

A fragmented travelogue describes Graf Zeppelin’s landing at Friedrichshafen and mooring after the Friedrichshafen to Tokio leg. The text then recounts a perilous northward push toward the Arctic Circle, noting terrain, temperatures, wildlife, and distant camps as the airship advances beyond Yokutsk and Vakistey, with vivid but imperfect observations.

Welcome to Craft Flags Fluttering Trials in a Golden Era

A fragmented travelogue recounts the arrival of the airship Graf Zeppelin, her crew led by Commodore Eckener, in Japan en route to Los Angeles. The piece describes a dazzling, ceremonial welcome with the ship’s glide onto shore, crowds in awe, and Eckener’s emotions as the vast craft settles, signaling a pioneering aviation moment.

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State Opens Bids for 164 Machines

State board invites bids for 164 vehicles for state highway department use. Chairman Pyara B. Mwawhall announces bids will be opened and tabulated to determine awards for the year.

Austin Stnte Board of Content Taday Minnet Pyara B.S. Mwawhall Marta

Wolf Dens Up at Corsicana Home

Residents report a wolf den near a Corsicana home amid rumors of wildlife activity. Local authorities and hunters investigated reports of nocturnal movement, sighting a wolf near a residence and nearby streets as residents warned others.

Corsicana Corrivana Arne Tan Rexilerte Atrett

Regular Dirigible Seale Seen By SIR Barney Detizver

A garbled 3025 era report credits Sir Barney Detizver with progress on a regular transatlantic dirigible service. Text discusses Loft Ural mountains, airship landing, and the aim to cut travel time to 48 hours at a cost of less than 4.50 per head, noting major technical hurdles and the desire for a larger airship to enable regular service within years.

Barney Detizver Tirish Win Servier Tranaportatan Tian

Trial Delays Three Times for Defendant Here

A defendant faced repeated delays in a murder trial as the court postponed hearings for a third time. The judge noted ongoing issues with readiness and legal representation, with the defendant appearing at a later session to continue the proceedings. The case involves alleged charges of wrongdoing and ongoing arrangements for legal counsel and tabled evidence.

Big Flying Boat Begins 15 Hour Europe Test Hop

A German aircraft, recently acquired by a Philippine airline, undertakes a 15 hour test flight across Europe toward South America. The voyage routes include Denmark, Norway, and Iceland center, with a trans Atlantic hop looming.

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European Zeppelin Milne Plan For Transcontinental Air Route

Aug 20 UPI reports Great Zepaeth plans a German Russian Japanese air service with terminals in three countries and a potential link from Krasnoyarsk to San Francisco. Promoters seek two Zeppellin type ships, monthly passes, and a $29 million investment to transfer passengers from Berlin to the Orient via intermediatE stations and Atlantic routes.

Bargin UPI Zepaeth Ba Heelia Asta Yokohama Sani Koh Oayal Knewmiraura Ambitions Venture Ateuthin Islands Yuorou River San Francesco Droingral Fawr Far East

Children Beaten and Left Tied by Wrists by Father

Three little children were beaten and suspended by wrists from a door frame in Jersey City home. Adolph Te, age 11, Thle age 3, and another child suffered red marks, backs, and blackened eyes from the abuse. The father was sentenced to penal servitude. the mother faced no punishment and reportedly asked for leniency.

Jersey S Tet Sven Adolph Cinnils

Lane Wilburn Out Under $5000 Bond in $7400 Robbery

Lane Wilburn and co-defendants faced robbery charges after a $7400 heist at a local bank. Court records show preliminary hearings scheduled, with bond set under $5000.

Lane Wilburn

Near Fatal Texas Auto Crash Spurs Dry Charge

In Denton Texas a severe auto crash left Wrank Grins and Stes Nei Metjulutdy hospitalized with critical injuries. McQuidde faced charges after a transport liner incident during a collision caused by an automotive strip on a concrete culvert, with survivors Maule Oktnae and others reported.

Texas Denton Stes Nei Metjulutdy McQuidde Maule

Driver Fined for Hitting Autos and Street Car

Raul Erbes of M7 Nibbe Street was fined two $10 penalties in Corporation court after striking two autos and a streetcar. A witness said Erbes could have avoided the collision by braking sooner, though no other vehicles were sighted at the moment.

Dtreet Tru Raul Erbes Nibbe Street Sadie Dave Whitson Erbe

Lady Hay Marvels Upon Flying Over Weird Land

An early 20th century travelogue describes Lady Grace Drummond Hay aboard the Graf Zeppelin flying from Moscow toward Europe. The narrative blends exotic imagery with political notes about Soviet culture and border controls as passengers observe distant lands and the widening air voyage era.

Lady Hay

Zeppelins voyage through alien forests and strange seas

A vivid, fragmentary recounting of a Zeppelin flight with surreal landscapes, alien rivers, and towering mountains. The narrative shifts through dreamlike scenes of strange lands, vast forests, and uncanny vistas as the airship sails toward distant horizons, while passengers react with awe and tension.

World Cruise Impresses Japan and Europe

Admiral Takarabe reports a sensational world cruise impressed by the Zeppelins demise and Friedrichensten run from Japan to Europe. Commander Keke jen and his crew showcased hospitality and aviation progress, inspiring Tananese admiration for future voyages and global aviation developments.

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Frisco Plans Twice Daily Weather Broadcasts

Frisco will send two weather reports daily via airship transmissions from San Menivisto to Aral Keyielin and Pacific routes. Officials say maritime and naval radio stations will relay updates, with communications offices coordinating the service through Asiatic stations.

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Liquor Profit Distribution Detailed in Officials Report

A government notice reports 682,919 dollars in liquor profit distributed over six months ending March 31, 1029, among 13 municipalities. A discrepancy shows 500,470.09 dollars in related figures. Governor Moods issued a requisition for Gene Hall to face charges in Cheroline counts, with Hall under arrest at a wind heater facility.

Jiquer Austin Tadly Tadiana Gene Hall Agnor Wioheater Cod

Prison Cuts Scored In Austin Audit

In Austin on August 20 a UPI report notes Mead. general manages a lineras penitentiary system conferred with authorities over prison committees after a veto action. Mead denied some of the wishes about allotments in the inquiry.

Austin UPI Mead Lineras Penitentiary

Plan May Relieve Crowded Prisons

Washington officials consider a plan to reduce prison crowding by a federal approach. President Hoover, Secretary of War Good, and Attorney General Mitchell reportedly discussed the proposal and its potential impact on the justice system.

Witstern Fresident Hoover Good Mitchell

Zeps Flight Coverage By World Flight Journalists

Journalists shaping Zep’s world flight are named with Lady Drummond Hay on the top left and Sir Hubert Wilkins on the right while Karl Von Wiegand appears bottom left and Robert W. Hartman bottom right as photographer. Hartman is noted as photographer ae eeg aes at eee

Zep Lefe Lady Drummond Hay Sir Hubert Wilkins Karl von Wiegand Wight Robert W. Hartman Hartman

Burley Shipp Case Delayed Indefinitely in District Court

The case of S. C. Burley Shipp on forgery and related charges, including armed robbery, was continued indefinitely in the Resistant District. Attorneys requested continuation as bail was set at 350. Shipp was taken by Sheriff Bob Cinder to Dallas for further proceedings.

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Autoist Fined For Interfering With Funeral Procession

An autoist attempted to break a funeral procession and was fined ten dollars. The incident occurred Tuesday in Corporation Ward. C P Reid and Jorge Dace Watson were named in the report. The driver received a charge of driving through a funeral procession and a related charge of reckless conduct.

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