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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1929
Page
20
In a violent flare up, Arabs and Jews battle over control of a wall, with many killed. Jewish leaders appeal to the Nations League to restore order and grant possession.
A fragment from a 20th century page describes rapid global connectivity with flights, military and police traffic control, and a distant display of aviation in Cleveland. It also recalls historical debates on slavery, labor, and social justice, alongside a tense situation in Jerusalem with martial law and clashes between Arabs and Jews amid the Palestine crisis.
San Antonio parents confront a wave of youth parties described as rowdy near the Fredericksburg road. Deputy sheriffs say drinking and dancing stirred complaints by a local resident, with several youths questioned as the search for more details unfolds. A reported beating of a youth by deputies drew denials from the department as investigations continue.
MADISON VA August 20 The president Hoover returned to Washington after a weekend camp near deer coming back early this morning. Details of his camp activities were guarded and few facts emerged, with Secretary Adams and Major Neville among guests. The trip coincides with pending naval reduction negotiations with Great Britain.
Representative Hyde announced a special session request for 20 1 0 0 to fund fruit fly eradication efforts in Florida. The measure aims to continue the campaign against Mediterranean fruit fly infestations and support state agriculture.
Murillo lives near Tepe el Rio Hidalgo as the La Josefina electric plant strike reduces power. The protest by Moyes workers caused a daylong blackout across Tepe el Rio and surrounding towns in Hidalgo, leaving villages without electricity and heat.
A Juiene Branch official, Theo Sinvia Ang 20, reportedly died after falling from a fourth tier during police questioning. Details are unclear due to fragmented OCR text, with references to prior injuries and involvement in community activities.
A man collapsed in Dallas amid a heat wave with temperatures near a high 90s range. Emergency crews responded as the victim suffered heat stress during Sunday activities.
Amid Arab Jewish clashes over worship rights at the Wailing Wall, reports describe massacres in Maifn and a Mount Carmel conflict. British police quell fights as Zionist leaders convene in London. fighters, casualties, and refugee flows noted as tensions rise across Palestine.
In Chicago on August 26, the Chicageo-We Will endurance plane enters its third day of flight with pilots C K Steele and Milesel Mossmas. The craft, seen by about two thousand spectators, refueled yesterday as Mossman claimed the major is running beautifully and aiming for a new sustained flight record.
Shinn, known as Burley, was brought from Dallas to San Antonio by Constable Duke Carver after a weekend arrest in Dallas with two teens on orders from Detective Chief J. C. Gunwine. Police say the trio tipped Dallas police about a phone threats and were connected to a recent $7400 theft from a state bank. Warrants issued for Shinn in San Antonio relate to alleged accomplice roles.
The city commission approved extending San Amerie’s limits by one and a half miles, with no dissent. Opposition from Charles Zweig focused on Covington Park, dairies, and farm values. Mayor A M Chrinters defended limited annexation while hints of future development were raised. The debate touched on farm incomes, corn yields, and tax implications as plans proceed to page 2. Col. 4.
Dr Eckener shows signs of fatigue after a long Pacific flight. He remains under medical care in Los Angeles awaiting rest at a local hotel. A crowded scene gathered reporters and admirers as his condition prompted a brief halt in public appearances.
Fort Worth businessman Fred W. Strang testified before a Senate patronage committee investigation into federal aid grants linked to Texas oil firms. He said many receiverships ended with properties winding up in hands of others, while alleging widespread nonpayment and corruption amid affidavits and connections to political figures.
Mines Field Los Angeles reports progress on the Graf Zeppelin airship’s cross continent leg toward Lakehurst New Jersey. Commander Hugo Eckener aims for a record nonstop flight to surpass prior world circuit milestones with a slay landing at Lakehurst after a roughly 16 to 36 hour Los Angeles to Lakehurst run.
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