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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1929
Page
1
A concise note piles fragmentary lines from a column by Arthur Brisbane with stray tokens including names and phrases such as Lenny Kite and Fea Byn, offering little readable context beyond an era voice and partial titles. The unreadable OCR fragment suggests a syndicated column excerpt with scattered words.
The article links Dr Eckener's weather message network and futuristic airships with radical global unrest in Palestine and social tensions. It cites a Jewish Arab clash in Jerusalem, calls for breaking British rule, and a grim tale of a family tragedy in Quebec. It also muses on stock market folly, longevity pills, and advances in aviation by Lindbergh.
Shipp along with two others are arrested in Dallas as accessories in the Guaranty Bank robbery. Detective Chief J C Gunning states Shipp alerted accomplices before the plan, with police pursuing vehicles and a motorcade near Dallas. Immediate releases and conflicting statements follow, while deputies pursue leads and await further developments.
R L Owens of Steves mvenite reports a theft during the night. A bed was stripped of a mattress and two sheets while the screen door stood open. He recalls forgetting to lock the door and notified police.
In Annapolis Lieut. Alford J. Williams faced weather delays as he prepared Mercury for a last test before the Schneider Cup races scheduled for September in England. If conditions fail again he will not ship the seaplane and will move testing to Bloody Point near Kent Island to secure an open-water start regardless of wind.
Officials in Kingston prison report Hed Ryan, a notorious bandit, has been discreetly serving as a nurse within the facility. The aide shows notable care for prisoners and unexpected technical skill in medical administration, signaling surprising character development amid a criminous past.
President Portes Gil will open the recently completed Federal palace in Monterrey on October 4 and, a few hours later, lay the cornerstone of the 2,000,000 Gran hotel. The ceremony marks a major urban development project in the city.
In New York on August 24 IN Spt, H. BeOF, the Prince of Waren, described as a sloppy dresser, met Mayor Jimmy Welker after returning from a Boy Scout gathering in England. Brinkley Sonu from Beaumont, Texas, was also noted as well dressed in the account.
A legislative committee heard that only about 7 percent of Bexar county and state taxes for 1923 remained uncollected, with higher paid officials earning 15000 to 16000 annually. Dallas and Harris counties paid more, while delinquency rates in Bell county and Harris were noted as higher. The session, led by Senator Pink Parris, examined county fee salaries and the impact of the tax collection shortfall on county finances.
In Jerusalem tonight a state of emergency erupts after Jews and Muslims clash over the Wailing Wall. Twenty seven Jews dead and over 180 wounded. Arab casualties reportedly around two hundred. British officials report mounting interreligious warfare as British warships are sent from Malta to Jaffa amid rising unrest.
Eighteen grim faced runners, including four women, compete in a chaotic freak marathon through Ons Cage. Ages range from 18 to 44 as the race test unfolds amid blaring jazz.
Eugene Oregon August 24 Lieutenant Denshock a navy jet pilot from Squadron No 2 Langley carrier San Francisco was killed instantly when his plane crashed during takeoff at Eugene Airport The craft spun into a dip and was demolished after stalling engines during sharp turns at about 300 feet altitude
Governor Dillon was asked to probe the death of A. R. Manks 70 found decomposed and decapitated in her Teos artists colony home near Santa Fe July 4. Autopsy by special investigator H. Martin concluded murder.
Barney Wallase, of 511 East Laurel Trent, reported theft of his trousers shirt and underwear from his park red automobile while he swam at Concepcion Park Saturday night. He also said his watch and ring were taken.
Lady Drummond Hay reports on a sensational airship incident as the Zeppelins flight faces turbulent weather and a tail wind maneuver goes awry. The piece emphasizes the lone woman passenger aboard the world round trip and hints at international reaction and copyright issues surrounding coverage.
Aboard Graf Zeppelin on August 24 Commander Eckener hopes to glimpse Seattle as the airship charts a course toward Los Angeles. Passengers rest after Tokyo heat and festivities while Eckener downplays Japan’s friendliness causing him indigestion and he hands over dinner duties.
Washington Aug 24 The new federal farm board created to administer the 500 million farm relief fund faces a senate inquiry. Senator Smith W Brookhart Republican of Iowa said he would urge an investigation into the board’s qualifications when the president submits nominees to the senate for confirmation next month. Under senate procedure such an inquiry is routinely ordered when a single senator requests it.
Lieutenant Richardson, active in the navigation room all day, reports feeling unwell this evening and seeks medicine from Doctor Von Wiegand. Commander Rosendahlfre’s status continues on page 13.
A phantom burglar known as the society bur glar robbed Mr. and Mrs. M. Wolfson of 0 Lewis Street Saturday night while they were away. The thief left a silk cloths and took a platinum and gold print watch a baby's ring a cameo ring silverware and other valuables. City detectives W H Shinn and J F Drench failed to find a trace.
San Francisco report on August 23 details a 70 mph-plus wind across the Graf Zeppelin during its third lap. Captain Voortmeyer estimates position about 385 miles east of Tokla with 47 hours elapsed since Kasimageure airport departure.
Onboard the Graf Zeppelin the crew, led by Commander Eckener, notes rapid progress eastward as the airship nears North America. Messages of greeting arrive from supporters including Harold Porter and Captain Dollar, while fog and altitude challenges persist as the voyage continues.
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