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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1929
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane notes a troubling global moment with references to Poland and China, reflecting on risk to lives in Euphoric modern times. The column hints at leadership fears and rising tensions affecting everyday people. Names and precise events are unclear due to fragmented text.
A turbulent survey notes U S life insurance surpassing 409 billion dollars, signaling prosperity. It warns of geopolitical strains as China, Russia, and Japan maneuver amid pacifist talk and military buildup. In Jerusalem, Arabs and Jews clash near the Western Wall, with rising casualties and hostile sentiment.
Fragmented text outlines forecasts for Antenia and surrounding areas with temperatures near 87, chances of showers, and variable winds. Regional outlook mentions cloudy to clear conditions, tourists weather advisories, and general wind and precipitation expectations across Texas Oklahoma New Mexico and nearby states.
A petition with hundreds of South San Antonio property owners seeks to join San Antonio. Mayor Chambers orders an ordinance extension plan, with a one and a half mile expansion to form a nine mile square, while Finance Commissioner Bushick weighs objections and signals possible support for a revised extension.
A fragment details Ronson Hester and II s dead with a cleaver in hand. Carroll is said to be a brother who fights to live, with limited readable context about the incident and involved parties.
San Francisco reports a divorce decree dividing the couple H M Anthony and Mrs Anthony. The court awarded Mrs Anthony rights to one asset while Mr Anthony received another, with expectations they may meet again due to the shared past. The letter mentions football admissions and ongoing ties to Stanford and California.
Weather bulletin notes Gulf Coast storm approach with Caribbean hurricane activity moving toward the coast. Texas bound rain expected from Phoenix arcing eastward, with eight day outlook showing temperatures around seven degrees in Antonio and near six in Phoenix as conditions shift.
Federal prohibition agents executed a warrant at 131 Wolon Street Wednesday night. Christine Trooney pleaded not guilty and posted 500 dollars bond. She faces charges of sale and possession of liquor after authorities alleged liquor purchases at the location before the search.
In Washington on August 22 the Senate held another brief session that lasted about one minute, followed by a recess until Monday. Only 21 senators answered the roll call: seven Republicans and four Democrats.
Washington Aug 22 The senate patronage investigating committee was called by Chairman Brookhart to reconvene Monday to consider additional evidence about conditions in the southern states and the case against the agent in Southland.
Fire and Police Commissioner Phil Wright recommends installing traffic signal lights at school locations citywide to enhance child safety. Estimated cost about 24,400 dollars, with lights at 600 dollars per corner. About 40 public schools would benefit and police will maintain protection during school hours.
The body of George McClary, 27, a bill collector for a local meat packing firm, was found murdered in the automobile he began a collection trip in between Annapolis and Baltimore. He had been missing since Saturday.
Eighteen attack planes and one transport ship from Fort Crockett Texas arrived at the local air field at 16 15 hours. The aviators will join the chamber of commerce at luncheon and release their report to Cleveland in the afternoon.
NEW YORK August 2 2 0 arranged. H Benson wirelessed that the Dollar liner President had rescued the crew of 26 from the burning German steamer Quimistae which caught fire at sea. The Quimistae carried 28 men and was on mid ocean when rescued seg.
In Harrisons, Nova Scotia on August 22, a man guarding chickens spotted a fishing line creeping over the back fence. Two men fled, but one hen thief was captured, leaving several birds missing and evidence of fishing gear and bait found nearby.
Five entrants in the national women’s aerial derby reached Midland airport as a mid fly stopping point. Ruth Nichols led the field from Pecos refueling, followed by Phoebe Omlie Amelia Earhart Gladys O’Donnell and Opal Kuaz. Several pilots encountered trouble espcially Florenca Lowe Barnes and Edith Folte with gear and cockpit fires.
Tennon Hester, 28, of 618 Hipley avenue, died at 1 20 am after smoking a cigaret before sleep. Brother Carroll Hester, 33, suffered severe shock and burns in the bed fire. both were sleeping when the mattress ignited. Carroll remains in Santa Rosa hospital while Tennon’s body is to be taken to Warren, Arkansas for burial. Firemen and police assisted. the cause is believed to be inhaled smoke and inability to escape.
MINNEAPOLIS Aug 22 Formation of a new 2301000000 holding company controlling 34 banks in the West and possessing resources of 341000000 was announced today.
Aug 22 21 planes including 17 navy craft from San Diego departed at 10:20 a m for Cleveland to attend the air races according to BCOTT FIELD.
Hearing on a voluntary bankruptcy petition filed by Gene Lewin, Palace theater leading man and director, set for September 20 before referee BH. M. Aubrey. The petition cites a suit for 190.69 by Harry M. and Jeanie Smith of Dallas tied to an accident in front of the theater. Listed assets include clothes valued at 500 and an automobile valued at 1000, with liabilities omitted.
Fire evidence shows forest fires in southeastern Oklahoma have been incendiary. Ranger followed a fire trail west of Eagletown near the Oklahoma Arkansas line and found a man firing timber. Officials report the incident as the first convincing case in the monthlong blaze.
At 3 p.m. today TRE Hall IR reports France Belgium Italy Japan and the creditor powers opened discussions in a stubborn bid to agree on division of reparations with Great Britain. The talks center on balancing reparations while maintaining allied cohesion and addressing postwar economic strains.
Graf Zeppelin skipper Dr Hugo Eckener was warned from San Francisco by radio to hurry departure from Tokyo as two storms brew over the Pacific. Weather bureau notes a high pressure area to the south and east of the Aleutians, with disturbances near Juneau and northwest of Hawaii, driftling eastward.
The Graf Zeppelin’s third-leg world flight from Kasumigaura airfield in Japan was postponed at midnight by Dr. Hugo Eckener due to severe weather. Forecasts showed a developing typhoon along the Kokako and Honshu coasts, prompting a crowded field and intense wind. The crew anticipated a takeoff later as conditions clarified.
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