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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1929
Page
1
Fragmented column discusses prison uprisings in Auburn and other facilities, amid a broader crime wave. It cites violence, escapes, and strong leadership in rebellions, while musing on societal factors, prohibition, and reform. The piece references historical figures and asks how to respond to rising criminality.
Forecaster notes partly cloudy to unmelied Thursday and Friday with low temperatures around 2 to AB degrees and brisk winds from the northwest and north central areas. Rain or drizzle possible Thursday night into Friday early morning in parts. Eastern central portions see fair conditions Thursday night, with variable winds and general cloudiness across many cities including Chicago Denver Des Moines St Paul and Atlanta. Flying conditions described with nationwide precipitation patterns and ground winds light, moderate in many regions, and overall limited visibility in some zones.
Local political chatter centers on potential candidacies for district attorney and sheriff. Judge Dave Watson and Onion? are mentioned as machine options, with Walter Wynan and Union Terrell discussed as possible contenders. A three cornered DA race could fracture city county cohesion, while Sheriff Newton and Carver move toward re election, complicating alliances ahead of July primaries.
A proposed federal payroll cut of 150000 dollars yearly for San Antonio area workers was reviewed Thursday. A business leaders committee, after briefing by Gen William Lassiter, questioned the plan and whether an eight percent cut would be adopted, with Lassiter saying no final decision had been made.
Nat Browne an attorney and former board president will testify for the state next week as it seeks to prove a conspiracy by Chambers a former assistant district attorney in manufacture finer. Other witnesses include Lot Murphy and Capt Charles Stevens, with details released amid protests by the district attorney's office.
Hens face new hazards as researchers warn longer workdays and artificial lighting strain poultry life. Prof J B Daugherts of the University of California endorses the extract claiming hens are influenced by extended daylight and electric exposure, threatening leisure and productivity.
Unsettled conditions and warm temperatures are forecast for San Antonio and nearby areas through Thursday. A low around 62 degrees is expected Friday morning as southeasterly winds may bring gusts and light rain, with more variable weather in the region through the next day or two.
Vice President Curtis was forced to leave the capitol for home today after several days of a severe illness. He was advised to return home and rest following a brief warning in his office.
Chester F. Tamdy and his wife were instantly killed today when a steam boiler exploded on their ranch near Montrose. The boiler powered a small portable sawmill, and the incident occurred in San Miguel county.
Pope Pius appointed Monsignor Giuseppe Carini Rivera a titular bishop of Hse and auxiliary bishop to the archbishop of Guadalajaca, Mexico, as of December 12. Rivera is a canon of the Archbishopric of Guadalajaca and will assist the archbishop in Guadalajaca.
The senate approved an increase in the tariff on raw wool waste from 31 to 62 cents per pound without a record vote. An hours bill set a rate of 46 cents.
In Washington D C the Senate debates a resolution to deny Joseph Grundy of Pennsylvania a seat, amid findings of a $1,800,000 primary campaign expenditure. Senator Nye seeks to exclude Grundy but supports a Senate credential review, with the measure sent to the elections committee.
Der Noulton reports a coroner's inquest found 21 of Hing Lewis's 57 siblings alive, with many deceased in prisons and by natural causes. The Rev. Lewis described a large family where deaths occurred across generations.
Col Charley Goodnight 93 famed as The Father of the Texas Panhandle died in Tucson Arizona after a week of influenza. He lived at Goodnight near Clarendon Texas and is survived by widow Corinne whom he wed about two years ago. Other survivors include Henry Taylor mayor of Clarendon nephew and Annie Dyer Nunn and Jack Rutherford of Amarillo. Born March 2 1830 he helped settle Texas from Milam and later joined J W Sheek to drive cattle and aided frontier conflicts. His burial plans call for Goodnight to bury there. Continued on Page 3 Col 4.
Washington D C Dec 22 A Senate agriculture subcommittee inquiry into depressed cotton prices hears claims that the firm Anderson Clayton and Company Houston Texas cotton brokers wield an overpowering influence on national exchanges Senator Heflin says their sway hangs over the exchanges like a Damocles sword Gardiner H Miller president of the New York cotton exchange testifies that spot buyers have been driven out by the activity Miller notes a few firms now account for a large share of business while smaller firms lack capital to compete
A federal grand jury convened in Hidalgo county to probe irregularities in the November 1928 election was dismissed yesterday by Federal Judge J C Hutcheson after the panel reported a no bill. Attorneys indicated the action allows for a possible further investigation if deemed necessary.
Julius H. Barnes announces a committee of twenty prominent business and financial leaders from across the United States to continue the business stabilization effort directed by President Hoover after the recent conference.
Commander Ricard FB Byrd and Charles M Maoly are awarded the Langley medal for nautical achievement during 1020 by the board of regents of the Semitheonian Institute.
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