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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1929
Page
1
The piece discusses President Hoover and Arthur Brisbane perspectives on U S governance independence from entanglements. It surveys Antarctic territorial claims, Byrd expeditions, and a hypothetical American dominance in polar regions, noting costs of exploration and speculation on oil wells and national wealth targets.
Court records recount testimony from Newton and others about falsified ballots and alleged tampering at Precinct 10. Judge McCloskey denied knowledge of certain returns while witnesses detailed delivery of disputed pens and the sorting of ballots.
A garbled account references the Shorthand Reporters Association and discussions of press influence in politics. It mentions governors, a president, and historical figures, with disjointed lines about power, war, and societal leaders amid unclear dates or locations.
Washington predicts resignations follow congressional gridlock. Secretary Davis urged unity among factions to craft a bill that will do justice to all concerned and address the officer matter.
FOMENOUT reports talk and plans as French aviators resume flying drills. Details are unclear due to garbled text, but mentions pilots, river route, and a test flight with potential military or training implications.
Old Sol to Break Through Cloudy Over San Antonio reports a mostly cloudy day in San Antonio with a light east to northeast wind. The morning and afternoon temperatures are expected to rise slowly from near 40 to around 50 degrees with little variation, and a chilly night is forecast with a low near 40 degrees.
A midair emergency aboard the Southern Pacific Transcontinental flyer was averted when a crew of instinctive actions uncovered and stopped a tampered switch, preventing loss of life. Initial chaos gave way to calm as investigation began into the incident linking to a U.S. carrier.
In Washington the proposed memorial project moved forward as senators gave initial approval. The plan, spearheaded by local figures, aims to honor prominent leaders and public figures associated with Roosevelt and Tinvoln, with support from the nation’s capital establishment.
Four workers perish in a saw mill blast described as a serious industrial accident at a facility in an unspecified location. Early reports indicate multiple fatalities and ongoing investigations. Names and exact circumstances remain unclear due to damaged text.
Police in Chicago report five additional killings tied to the ongoing murder probe. Investigators note the death of Mrs. Toryyn and the desertion case linked to a deserter, while officers describe rapid-fire events and shifts in gang activity as the investigation proceeds through the district attorney's office.
Report from Washington indicates Senators oppose seating Vare. Republicans reportedly denied the seat following disputed credentials and a committee inquiry. No further details available in the fragmented text.
The forecast mixes strange phrases about winds and clouds with mentions of warmth in the northeast and northwest trends. Saturday looks cooler with a northwestern turn forecast and preparations hint at unsettled conditions near Des Moines and Portland as the day nears.
Fragmented OCR note from Austin on speakership. Mentions Fen and another candidate, with references to representatives Savage of Lafios and Ray Hokiet. Limited readable names and unclear actions. The text hints at coalition support and a nomination process but lacks concrete details or outcomes.
London, January 22. A controversial column by George Twin lampoons the royal physicians in Universal Service over a staged satire of medical practice. The attack, tied to Shaw’s mild mockery of the medical profession, raises questions about censorship and public response to literary critique.
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