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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1929
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane reports on a planned 2300 mile Zeppelin flight from Lakehurst as a symbol of progress. Karl Von Wiegand cites radio messages from the airship and warns against overblown UN program expansion, urging restraint and focus.
The carrier Courageous sails toward Palestine at Sir John Robert’s request. British planes aboard are expected to patrol Jerusalem to curb further Jewish Arab religious strife.
Fragmented report describes accusations of anti alcohol violence and riots as Prohibition enforcement sparks public fear. Mentions Congress figures like Henry Fort and Cleie Rood and notes calls to preserve or end Prohibition amid rising crime and factory incidents.
After questioning witnesses Tuesday morning Resistant Mistrief Attorney Walter Tran refused to reveal evidence behind charges connected with a burglary tied to the Guaranty State bank embezzlement case. Ship a connection with two messengers, district attorney Jamar Jeflieson was away, and Tynan indicated no action until his return. Witnesses named include M. Lane, Mr. and Mrs. Holland, Rae Hanger, De Miler, Battas and Ay Mord detectives, Joe Hedwarte, and Lane Wilburn. Ship was in Bexar county jail on $1000 bond. he had been released after earlier exoneration by Sheriff Newton.
Northeastern winds are expected to reduce the heat in San Antonio with cooler air moving in Monday. Highs near 95 in the city and around 100 to 101 in surrounding areas, while light showers dim the gulf coast and winds promise continued relief into Tuesday.
In Mena Arkansas on Aug 2 a lengthy obituary notes the death of Dr Mary Victor Mayfield who had long been the subject of a public mystery. The piece describes her as a hermit figure associated with a charitable sting over the past years and confirms her death Sunday night.
Boston report states pilot Rea Devereaux of New York and his mechanic were killed, Devereaux’s wife fatally injured, when the plane crashed upon arrival at Boylan airport during an air race. Weather on page 5.
In Jerusalem and surrounding areas Moslem leaders urge Arabs to quit fighting a long-running Palestine dispute. Reports say unrest spreads from Transjordan and Syria as British reinforcements rush to the region. Armies, ships, and air support move toward Gaza and Jerusalem amid attacks on Jewish settlements and power facilities.
Chicago August 27 report claims 7.5 pounds of cosmetics per woman in the United States based on tonnage figures from the National Association of Cosmeticians and Hair Artists. It details large consumption of cleansing cream skin lotion complexion sap nourishing cream foundation powder and tongue.
Oakland Calif August 27 The Boeing mail plane Shuttle takes off for a transcontinental endurance flight headed east. Captain Ira Baker leads the mission with W Frank James announcing the start. Refueling stops are planned at Elko Cheyenne Omaha Cleveland and New York to test feasibility of midair refueling for continental air mail carriers.
ATUAINI Aug 27 IN S Frank Tener traveling salesman learned hitchhikers on Texas highway can nick a driver. He picked up two youths about 15 years old and a third held him at gunpoint while they systematically filched his money and car keys, which they later threw back at him.
A man giving the name Kirby F. Davis was arrested in Dallas in connection with a $95,000 bank robbery at Angola Indiana in May 1928. He had run a health resort in Dallas under an assumed name.
Kerr County officials charged Texas highway department engineers with costly missteps in routing the Old Spanish Trail. County Judge Lee B. Wallace said the plan could cost state aid and warned the association that the proposed new route would bypass Center Point and threaten local elections. He urged cooperation to secure better highways and organization for regional development.
CHICAGO Aug 21 A will dispute turns on which of two Chicago nieces shall receive a 82700 diamond ring from the estate of Thomas A Telly of San Mateo Rancher who died after a year’s illness. A California relative Ward is also mentioned in the proceedings.
Weather data from Fort Sam Houston to Fort Bliss shows favorable conditions along the Graf Zeppelin route over North Texas with headwinds expected in El Paso. Radio reports indicate wind speeds from nine to twenty two miles per hour at various altitudes as the airship proceeds toward its Texas passage.
Vita, Aug 27 reports tight northeast winds and clouds with possible rain as Graf Zeppelin weighs two northeast routes from El Paso to New York. Meteorologist T A O'Connor cites scattered rain in Amarillo and Bean?s Pass, with clear skies forecast elsewhere.
Aug 27 reports from Tántano and Tucson describe the Graf Zeppelin passing over the area at 11:07 am and 10:20 pm mountain time. The airship’s engines and systems appeared normal as it sped toward El Paso. Passengers witnessed a near miss with high tension wires during takeoff, with emergency water deployed to avoid contact.
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