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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1929
Page
1
A fragmented clipping notes concerns about Britain's position in Asia and includes a literary aside titled Gangster Philosopher. The piece references Vemturte and an apparent critique of John Bull as a wary colonial actor amid shifting regional dynamics.
A garbled mix of Middle East turmoil and British Empire concerns mentions Jerusalem and Christian shrines, amid warnings of Islamic advances. It then shifts to a New York murder near Droodys, describing Petrone’s shooting and the hunt for killers, with a note that the story continues on another page.
Weather notes describe wind, temperature, and conditions across Texas and nearby regions with mentions of northerly and easterly winds. The fragmentary report cites cities such as Wichita and references to a Friday and Thursday outlook with variable conditions and possible showers.
The San Antonio Board of Education faces charges from President Hornberger after a secret two hour session in which Claude Kellam was nominated as head coach at Brackenridge High School. Hartley defended superintendent authority to hire, while anonymous letters and whispered charges fueled a heated dispute over the appointment and board process.
The globe circling Graf Zeppelin is shown as it is pulled to Earth at Mines Field in Los Angeles after a historic Pacific crossing. It narrowly avoided disaster as it left the field, nearly clipping high tension lines during the takeoff and continued its voyage.
Judge Anthony ordered 12 members of a special grand jury to investigate a recent Guaranty State book messenger robbery. Sheriff’s influence challenged. witnesses to appear include Hood, McKintish, and Hrook Hamer. Lamar Serhigson to participate as district attorney as jury faces broad inquiry.
Mayor C M Chamberlain says the city will introduce an annexation ordinance Monday to add Blue Bonnet Billy as a separate unit. City official Thomas G. Dobbs on promises it will be ready by Monday and take effect a week after the general annexation ordinance. The earlier annexation by Alamo Heights was claimed void for legal voting issues.
Mexican airman Pablo Sidar soared from Valbueng airfield early today on a goodwill flight intended to reach all countries of Central and South America and Cuba. Sidar previously played a heroic role during the Escobar revolution in Mexico.
Washington August 2h. Harold M. Denne of Providence R I American consul at Montreal died by hanging himself, according to a telegram received by the State Department today.
Oklahoma City Aug 20 Alton Packard 64 artist cartoonist musician and lecturer died at a local hospital after a brief illness. Packard known for editorial cartoons and public lectures in the city and region.
Indianapolis August 7 195- The Standard Oil Company of Indiana today increased its capitalization by 878000000 dollars.
British troops from South Wales Borderers clash with 30 armed villagers near Jerusalem. The detachment attacked resisting Arabs and captured the entire native combatants with bayonets fixed. Arab forces in Nablus reportedly declare independence amid ongoing Palestine clashes following religious tensions at the western wall.
President Hoover sent a message to Dr. Hugo Eckener commander of the Graf Zeppelin praising the around the world flight as a great adventure and a step in aviation progress. He commends the German crew and notes backing by Hearst.
The Weather Bureau forecasts cooler conditions and partly clear skies for Friday with a slight rise in thermometers from the last two days. Wednesday reached a high of 88 degrees. Light northerly breezes are expected. In Texas, twenty five towns reported readings from 100 to 108 degrees.
Delegates at the Veterans of Foreign Wars thirtieth annual encampment consider resolutions calling for a repeal of the eighteenth amendment and for increased congressionally funded care for disabled veterans.
Judge George C. Calhoun of the Fifty third Travis County District court refuses to accept a place on the Supreme Court Commission of Appeals. The Aug twenty first report notes his decision and its impact on the appointment.
Ruth Elder, the noted aviator and actress, wed Walter Camp Jr, president of Inspiration Pictures, Inc. The ceremony took place at the counter par chapel in New York with City Clerk Michael J. Cruise officiating.
British pilot Lady Mars Freath was seriously injured in Cleveland today when her aircraft crashed. Authorities reported the crash occurred this afternoon and the prominent aviator sustained injuries but was said to be alive.
The Graf Zeppelin completed its world voyage in 24 days and 7 hours, landing in Lakehurst at dawn local time. Coverage notes the record surpassing prior efforts, crew cheers, and officials describing the feat as a historic achievement.
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