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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1929
Page
1
A brisk column notes the year’s end and the need for caution as New Year begins. It lampoons Prohibition era antics, warns that liquor draws emergency visits, and hints at market turmoil from October shocks while predicting a rebound in stock values despite wartime disarmament talks.
Forecast reports partly cloudy conditions in San Antonio with a chance of rain on Thursday into Friday. Temperatures in the 40s to low 50s, winds light to moderate. Frontal systems push warmer air to the south and east while colder air lingers in the northwest. Winds shift to southerly then northerly ahead of a cold front. Overnight lows fall into the 30s in northern parts with lingering frost risk.
Six warrants charging-motivations shooting and wounding were issued by Chester Fugate after a mob shot him and relatives by blood or marriage. Witnesses include Allie Walking and Lee Watkins. Fugate received a bullet wound and testified from jail that attackers shot him after taking him to a point six miles away. Hospitalized, Fugate weighed down by injuries, condition uncertain as of report.
Dec 20 85 reports tennis champion and spouse plan a honeymoon aboard a yacht near San Pedro. Photographers onboard as the couple toured the vessel, with aims to visit Catalina Island and areas along the California coast. no definite itinerary was announced.
Firemen presented Chief J. G. Sarcan Wharaday a gem in a show of affection from the crew. The chief wore a triumphant smile as the boss had given him the gift for Christmas.
J G Sville president of the American Royal Stock Show announced that the 1929 show was staged without a financial deficit, marking the first time in history the event operated in the black.
Willan Shoemaker, age 20, who by night taunted a holdup man to shoot, died today in a hospital from a bullet wound sustained during the Kansas City incident. The event left local residents shaken as authorities investigated the attempted robbery and lethal confrontation.
San Antonio architects will draw plank and specifications for about 200 buildings at Randolph Field under Wednesday approval from Washington. Capt A W Parker said the work speeds up construction, with plans including officers quarters, cadet barracks, post exchange, and aviation school facilities. Estimated total work around 5 million dollars, with local firms likely to handle portions under Army chief of staff oversight.
At the courthouse Ed Rivas, in charge of poll tax issuance, reports 13,490 receipts issued in the past 90 days versus 9,000 in the same period last year. The surge indicates wide interest in municipal and county elections next year.
Virgil Arnall of Tonston announced today he will open his lieutenant governor campaign with headquarters in Fort Worth. His opening speech is planned for Dallas during April, with details to follow.
Convicted man to serve four days of incarceration in instalments after a court decree. He must report each afternoon and be released at 6:30, with aims to avoid job loss and keep family contact. Names and exact charges are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Gerald Sielski of Laredo was fatally shot on Thursday when a gun he was cleaning exploded. He died at Medical Center Surgical Hospital at 12:30 p.m. The accident occurred while the men were preparing for a trip to New Mexico to inspect a land deal. Sielski, 57, lived on Mechor row street and was visiting his son-in-law’s home when the fatal mishap happened.
Three men were killed when a motor car struck a high tension power line two miles west of Castle Oklahoma last night. The accident occurred as the vehicle crashed into the wire, leading to fatal electrocution for all aboard.
Embassy staff and Ambassador Dawes dig up a jar of American tobacco as a Christmas gift, fueling the old anderslong pipe over time in a lighthearted London moment reported from the capital.
Rome December 20 Up report says Cardinal Giamba archbishop of Turin died in Rome. The death reduces the college of cardinals to 62 members, including 20 Italians and 34 foreigners.
Washington report outlines proposal to shift prohibition enforcement to the Department of Justice and Treasury, including stronger border control with Canada. Senator Hernh and allies press for congressional study and a patrol system to curb cross-border entry and illicit liquor, with a border patrol 1 to 13 miles inside the line and designated entry points.
Sweeping reorganization of the entire prohibition enforcement machinery is forecast. The proposed plan includes appropriations for a federal dry army and reflects the ongoing dispute among Senator Borah, Republicans of Massachusetts, and Attorney General Mitchell over the year. Continued on page 2.
Universal Service announced that Lenore De Orde Rubio wife elect of Mostra will receive official escorts during her stay in the capital. Charis E. Stahrman of the army and Lieutenant Commander Alexander Macomb of the navy will join the presidential couple’s wife as they arrive in Washington at noon today.
Cloudy and colder weather is forecast for San Antonio and nearby areas over the next 24 hours. Forecaster J H Tazbon reports thermometers in the 40s, with a drop to the upper 30s likely Thursday night and Friday morning as a moderate southerly wind brings a chill. Unseasonably warm weather yesterday gave way to a cooling trend, with a statewide cold front reaching Amarillo where readings dipped to the low 20s.
A faulty flue in Walter News ton office at the White House caused a Christmas day blaze. An executive officer reported the defect and the chief engineer of the Columbia fire department was notified.
Several persons were reported to be in Sweetwater hospitals today following the wreck of a Santa Fe passenger train there this morning. No deaths were reached. Details were not immediately learned.
In Toddsville Georgia a boy died after a bet to drink a quart of liquid. Dev Ains Buster, a south avenue resident, wagered with two friends that he could drink the quart. He died before medical help arrived and will be buried today.
In Washington D C on December 24 Masonal Deliz Rubin president elect of Mexies arrived for four days of ceremonies in honor by the U S government. Senators Ortiz Rubio were greeted by Secretary Rtlmson and Mrs Suimdan, with Ambassador Tilez of Mexico aboard. A Marine guard escorted the party to the presidential waiting room at Union Station and the Mexican national anthem played as four U S Army guards saluted. They proceeded to the embassy via a parade route to Sixteenth Street, with police and cavalry detachments joining the procession and the U S Navy band providing music at the embassy entry.
A fire swept the U8 ship at the Singapore dock today damaging the Tailor liner President Van Uren and injuring or halting a portion of the voyage. Passengers were removed to safety and the voyage was expected to resume after repairs.
Pantages petitions for release on bond citing deteriorating health as the basis for a Superior Court hearing. The hearing will review his plea to be released on bail while awaiting further proceedings in the fraud case.
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