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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1929
Page
2
Stockholm reports a blast at a dynamite factory killed two workers and injured several others. An explosion occurred when about half a ton of dynamite detonated destroying part of the plant and surrounding area. Local authorities began investigations into the cause of the accident.
Two Black individuals, including Jimmy Walker, were released on bond of $500 each following a heated preliminary hearing. The incident involved a serious case linked to Eugene Dowde and a hearing that addressed charges.
Across Texas, mornings plunged to 20s and 22 degrees with Corsicana reporting 20 degrees and Fort Worth among the coldest in the season. Houston saw 22 degrees in the suburbs and 28 at the station, while Amarillo and Texline registered near 22 degrees and 6 degrees higher respectively. Weather bureau officials cautioned that a modest moderation would occur later in the week.
The obituary notes the death of Mrs Margaret Donaldson a friend of Abraham Lincoln who died at age 9 and knew Lincoln as a child. Her burial occurred Wednesday marking the passing of one of the era's last living links to the Civil War president.
The record cold spell swept South and West Texas with several towns reporting season lows. Pont Arthur saw 25 degrees, Brownsville 20, and nearby areas noted frigid start and chill from a clear sunrise.
A petition presented to Mayor GM Chambers requests extending South Main Avenue from Amenal sient to the city limits and onward through Greenwood street. The group argues the street is needed to ease congestion on South Flores, the city's busiest artery, proposing a route via Carneyviad avenue to Grandjean street then north to Arsenal street to connect with Main Avenue.
A city board aims to determine the damage payment for Deuman property needed to widen Main avenue and remove a dangerous traffic point at French Imps Street. Commissioner Paul Eysteller and Prank JT cochair the commission. Mrs. Jeray G. is the landowner. If compensation fails, proceedings may follow.
Fragmentary OCR note reports a person named Kemp Wl fell astern with a lighted item near clothing. The text also mentions Buhble and medical treatment received at an unnamed hospital or clinic. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
Funeral services were held Wednesday morning for Mrs. Margaret Donaldson 11 of 503 Guenther Street San Antonio daughter of a famous miller. She was buried at Mission Burial Park. Survived by husband John Donaldson daughters Mellina Clausen and 31. D. Gorpa of San Antonio, Caroline McHarty of Illinois a niece Mrs. T. B. Thornton of San Antonio and five grandchildren.
Mayor M Chambera announced a public library for the Colored Community will be built on Hackberry Street where the community house now stands. An architectural plan has been prepared for the project with estimated cost between 20,000 and 75,000 dollars, with construction likely to start soon.
An old issue argues that sugar improves taste and appetite in healthful foods. It cites authorities noting flavors can be enhanced by sugar and urges variety in healthy meals, including cereals, fruits, and vegetables, with desserts and modern candies as satisfying ends to meals.
Robert and William Atelavland faced assault to murder charges in a complaint by two Thirty-ninth Aero Squadron members at Kelly Field. The incident occurred during a party near Leah McFarland's lane on Carolyn Street, leaving McKenzie wounded in the heart area and Vik shot in the left leg. Vik remained at Fort Sam Houston Station Hospital. McKenzie at Kelly Field Hospital. The McFarland brothers were jailed pending hearing.
International News Service reports in Manila that Marquis MWychiskusa of Japan arrived to reveal plans to climb Apo, seeking the wild man with purported tail growth. He announced his expedition to the island’s highest central peak.
A reminiscence by J W Fuller on early San Antonio postal service from 1691 noting twelve clerks and sixteen carriers for seven trains daily the Plaza theater site delivery scale in 1890 and earlier. It recalls postmaster Johnson's pragmatic work ethic and evolving payrolls and receipts.
Continental snap today in Mexico City during the New Year celebration left ten dead and over twenty injured. Police report a severe traffic incident across multiple streets as crowds gathered for the holiday event.
Riverside dispatch reports attorney Norbert Savoy requesting a delay for Gordon Stewart Northcott’s murder trial. Defense alienists have been examining the youth since December 24, with conflicting statements prompting experts to be retained. Savoy cites unpreparedness and the defendant’s mother Mrs Tunnien Northcott’s plea as contributing factors to postpone proceedings.
Ken Welnesly, superintendent of the city recreation department, announced that the basketball league organized by the park department’s recreation division would open next week. He and staff will be busy all week coordinating the league operations.
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