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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1929
Page
1
Fragmented report notes twenty eight Dunbome coal mine dead, with severed work injuries and a single engineer identified amid sparse details. The piece touches on worker safety, wartime costs, and aviation progress before shifting to Russia's divorce ease and aviation investments, ending with a note on Mr. Burke and Chicago police assertions.
Fragmented OCR weather notes describe warming trend Friday with increasing clouds and a high around 20 degrees. Light to moderate winds come from the north or northwest with no significant precipitation expected in most areas.
A sharp north wind swept across Texas and the United States bringing record cold to several cities. San Antonio reported near 23 degrees with lows dipping to 8 degrees at Amarillo while the valley endured light damage. Snow covered the central and eastern states though Texas experienced a dry, snowless snap. Weather officials warned of possible snow later, noting historic low temps and the rare northeast wind bringing moisture and cold air into the region.
Hornberger, head of the eight man board, has resigned as president but will continue as a member of the board.
Chicago report details a detective tale where 23 bottles of Remus Rum were found in safe deposit boxes at Evanston Trust and Savings Bank. The stash is linked to the late Mrs Remus and the search for George Temus, with officials promising to locate the missing wealth. An apparent deposition reveals unclear ownership and motives amid a disputed fortune.
Washington December reports reveal opposition among leading drys to Hoover's federal prohibition enforcement reorganization. A split exists over moving enforcement activities from the Treasury to the Justice Department, though administration leaders expect eventual support without forcing tactics.
A warehouse in Yoakum destroyed by a Wednesday night fire driven by a 40 mph wind. Estimated damage around 100000 dollars, partially insured. Origin of the blaze not determined.
In Washington, the Justice Department said the U S attorney in Tenston, Texas, will present to the federal grand jury a Hidalgo county Texas election inquiry.
Corsicana Texas December 1 UPI W T Parker longtime Democratic party worker today announced his candidacy for commissioner of agriculture to succeed George B Terrell.
Washington December 19 President Hoover signed a bill extending the life of the Federal Radio Commission indefinitely. The measure will keep the agency functioning beyond its previously fixed term, ensuring continued regulation of radio broadcasting nationwide.
City plans for a 60 foot Main avenue street between Dolores and Nueva faces possible court action. E I Altgelt, chair of the Main avenue widening committee, urged city planner Warland Bartholomew to review the block and advise. He warned a southern end narrowing to 60 feet would waste $1,300,000 already spent and hinder completion, comparing it to building a house and striking a match.
MacDonald announced in the house of commons that King George will preside at the opening meeting of the five power naval conference on December 27 and deliver the opening address.
President Hoover will light candles for the Capitol community Christmas tree next Tuesday, as announced. The event marks a holiday observance with traditional ceremonial lighting by the president.
Mrs Frances Wentworth Brown Holbrook celebrated her 94th birthday at her granddaughter’s home as the last surviving D AR daughter in New York. The event follows the death of Mr Dean in Port Dickinson, a Revolutionary War soldier. Only 46 D AR women remain in the United States.
Governor Moody says Secretary Stimson has not replied to his request to press Mexico to reopen the Laredo consulate and port. He refuses to reveal the message contents, calling it confidential. Moody had asked the State Department after Mexico shut the post in retaliation tied to Webb County case against General Calles.
In Columbus Ohio authorities prepare to proceed with the execution of Dr James H Snook for the murder of his co ed paramour Theora Hix with action tied to a pending appeal to the state supreme court due by midnight tonight.
Graham Texas reports a former Electra police chief, Fam Shook, was sentenced to five years for complicity in the Jefferson hotel robbery in Electra. A jury in district court today accepted the plea and charged him with robbing the hotel, alleging possession of a small number of items.
Tom Vernon, convicted felon, was sentenced in superior court to life in Folsom prison for wrecking a Southern Pacific train near Los Angeles on November 10 and robbing the passenger car.
Resignation of Mistrict Attorney John A Walls in Webb County prompts Mexican and U S protests over charges against Gen Calles. Embargo on Laredo port remains, hurting Christmas business. Santibanez says situation delicate and awaits 24 hour results.
Fritz Tussi, city inspector, announced an upcoming ordinance to lower the bond for taxicab owners in Thzreab. Current bonds are 10 600, prompting small operators to seek a reduction from the Texas insurance commission. Authority may adopt the change without awaiting the commission’s response.
City approves plans for restoration of the old Spanish governor's palace presented to Mayor M. Chambers. Architect Harvey P. Smith is ordered to proceed. City council to discuss calling for bids and contracting. Estimated cost around $20,000.
Six prisoners at the new escape prone Cook County jail overpowered guards and battered through second floor windows. They breached the wall and disappeared under cover of a dense snowstorm.
Sinclair posted a four thousand one dollar bond set by Justice of the Peace Louia F Rolte on a theft filing. Allegations claim Sinclair stole eighty dollars from Mins Reading McClease at the Texax hotel on November 6.
The school board postponed action on J. G. Hamberger’s resignation until two members are absent. President Beckmann chaired. Hornberger urged reconsideration of his own resignation, with a possible two week wait. The board later voted to levy a two cent per Listal year tax, citing rising attendance of about 4400.
In a street incident in Marstown Dee B. Bruwasvilee reports that a pedestrian, Geribar Ga riday, sustained a broken arm after attempting to signal a turning vehicle. The other driver avoided a head-on collision but struck Geribar’s car, causing severe damage and injuring the operator.
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