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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1929
Page
1
An assortment of ribald notes and reflections cover topics from radio to geometry and whiskey making. The piece parodies scientific claims attributed to Einstein and Einstein related topics while praising radio as a tool for education and national prosperity. It recalls figures like Hastings and a George era library project, weaving satire with historical references and fragmented quotes.
The report notes mixed conditions and small temperature changes across the week. It highlights cooler nights and cloudy days with limited sunshine and fluctuating wind. Strong entities include Teanas Glows and Mowitz, with references to Monday Tuesday and joint weather patterns.
Austin reports the Senate opposed a call for investigation into the prison board, voting 16 to 3 against the McFarland resolution. Senators McFarlane and Woodward clashed over charges, while many members left chamber as debate intensified.
King George appears to gain strength as recovery progresses. The royal physician reports better vitality and steadier spirits, with the monarch shown briefly in a sunlit room. He continues delicate treatment but remains under close observation in Windsor Castle.
Indictments in 37th and 94th district courts were pushed to the April term as two key witnesses Adolf Mendoza and his wife Decederia failed to appear. Robbery by assault charges against Lan Doepperwein and others were rescheduled due to illness and prior mistrials. A jury trial for Mey Sorle ended in a hung jury. Brailley received a five year sentence after a guilty plea. Special venires of 200 were summoned for the three trials.
New York socialite Ann Lee, known for film work, married yesterday in the Little Church Around the Corner. The groom and his mother attended, with the bride’s mother also present, sealing the union in a quiet ceremony.
Former Berne county judge McCloskey, GOP challenger to Harty AM Wurzhard in the November race, faces trial on an alteration of Bexar county election returns indictment. Trial scheduled for February 18 in Criminal District Court, Travis County, venue moved to Austin due to pretrial publicity.
A survey by Gregory May of the Russell Sage Foundation reports on new marriage law concepts. It notes that private agreements without witnesses or records may be considered marriages, while some states require ceremony for validity. the article discusses evolving common law marriage.
Lieutenant Herman Henry Manneken of Missouri U A M captured Manuel Maria Jiron, a leader in Augustin Sandino's forces, during the expedition that destroyed American mining property in the Dismo river district last April. The capture occurred in Noe paManent of Jiuotega where Jiron had terrorized coffee plantations. Details are not yet received. Manneken previously earned distinction in Haiti where he captured Charlemagne, a noted Tigitinu rebel reader.
Oklahoma City February 4 Henry Johnston suspended governor and immigration committee head faces pretrial phase for impeachment charges. Trial set February 12 to decide if he resumes as chief executive while 11 charges remain after others were withdrawn.
Fragments describe warm conditions and cloud cover through Tuesday. Vague references note possible mild nights and daytime highs with uncertain temperatures, attributed to a weather service source.
Madame Sarojini Naidu, visiting Ban Ane fonio, argues that self government should govern the United States rather than prohibition or external pressures. She warns lax enforcement breeds disrespect for law, notes the poor face harsher prohibitions, and praises Hearst for empowering national dialogue on liquor control.
Col Charles A. Lindbergh, flying a Sikorsky, departed Miami to inaugurate a new air route linking the United States with the Panama Canal Zone. He arrived in Havana around 6:20 and continued toward Belize, guided by El Leippn, president of the Vane Aiesrags, amid a two-home flight caravan from Miami.
WILTIMATIC Conn Flor 4- M Tre v or Rice deputy sheriff and former constable of Chaplin was under arrest for murder of County Detective William J. Jackson who was found dead in his kitchen Tuesday at Wilmutte. Edward P. Leahy of the Wilmautte police said due hot cane fecal to former State Trooper Howell Wheeler Edward J. Hickey head of the investigation forces refused to confirm his.
Hoover planned a personal inspection across Okeechobee in Florida to assess needs for final reconstruction after the 1928 storm that left 2600 residents displaced. Official visits focus on emergency relief and flood control projects.
Reports from Berlin state that Troteky is in Russia while Motown denies drowning rumors in the Black Sea crossing to Constantinople. Names and places are inconsistent in the fragmentary text.
Police report a thief stole a watchdog from A. Morgan at 202 Mary Tonise Drive on Sunday night. The incident occurred while Morgan, M. F. Morgan, and J. X. thief were absent, with officers noting no immediate witnesses.
Lindbergh, aboard a REVOEGL plane refueled at Belize, aims for a 560 mile hop to Belize in about five hours. Cuban officials honor his 27th birthday as he plans to depart Belize tonight for Mousgia Nicaragua via Tela Honduras. He will fly Managua Punta Arcons Costa Rica Panama Colon, aided by Trippe who did not accompany him. Lindbergh says the flight will link Latin American republics with the United States, carrying 350 pounds of mail.
At dawn on February 4 Charles A. Lindbergh took off in a Sikorsky amphibian with a small mail payload. He piloted over Biscayne Bay toward Havana and then toward Cristobal, marking the start of another leg on the long flight, as Lindbergh celebrated his twenty first birthday. Weather reports from the radio operator indicated clear but light headwinds along the route.
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