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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1929
Page
4
Fire of unknown origin damaged the chemical laboratories at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles this morning. Losses were placed at about 100000 dollars.
Local column compiles a string of December visits and holidays across San Antonio. Notables include Mr and Mrs Tarey Swindell, Mr and Mrs O P Lindsey, Miss Doris Flatow, Captain and Mrs Q Speight, and Bishop W L Canies hosting relatives and parish events. Residents from Los Angeles to Chicago attend gatherings, hunting trips, and church services, with travel and entertainment notes interwoven throughout the week.
Franklin Louisiana reports that Ada Bonnet Lebouef and Dr E Dreher await execution after a governor refused to intervene in their double hanging set between noon and 3 PM Saturday. Sheriff Vevel says the gallows will be erected as the pair face their fate.
President Portes Gil announced a plan to pacify the country within two months by accepting insurgent surrenders. Military commanders will grant safe conduct and offer 20 pesos for rifles and 80 pesos for saddles, plus a land parcel and farming implements for those who quit.
In Washington on January, several patriotic organizations failed to prevent Notinia Angell from addressing Central High School. The school board declined to act and cited concerns about abridging free speech guaranteed by the Constitution, as members debated the issue last night.
TOKIO Japan Jan report says 56 Japanese died along the Japan Sea coast with 68 total fatalities cited elsewhere. Several hundred homes wrecked and at least twenty villages inundated by high tides, according to railway authorities in Tokyo.
A British Royal Air Force evacuation from Kabul rescued six women including one German, two Indian, and three Turkish nationals. The operation completed the evacuation and involved foreign nationals amid the ongoing crisis.
Article weaves long memory pieces from Steubing and Gilroy about hunting and deer care. It highlights Tenry Garley and A C Kiely of Lone Star Poultry, the San Antonio poultry show, and local figures Harper Gillett and Joe Williams as part of a colorful regional chronicle. The piece notes health, travel, and old-time industry anecdotes in a nostalgic tone.
Bulletin reports the king passed a good day with slight improvement in his condition. Observers note no sign of imminent relapse while the overall weakness remains extreme and progress is expected to be slow.
A Dallas rooming house fire destroyed three structures and left two residents missing. Reported as out on errands at the time, they were later confirmed dead. Memorial services planned for several medical students and staff from nearby institutions.
In Colorado at Lang a Peak a search is under way for three men believed lost after a blizzard. A relief party was not yet free to reach the area though teams comb the region. The Sunday sightings led to the conclusion that the trio had not been found.
A fragmented report mentions Bartlett and a polar expedition aimed at the North Pole. References suggest a voyage in Arctic waters with limited days available for travel, noting harsh conditions and a distant schedule.
Commander Evangeline Booth conferred with Commissioner Catherine Taoth at Salvation Army headquarters. Report says supporters expect a three quarters majority to elect Bramwell Booth's heir as commander in chief and possibly trigger reorganizations.
The Voice of the Jewish Laity will be the subject of a talk by Rabbi Mobram Fyiach at Temple Eth Friday at six o'clock. The monthly children's service is set for 10:30 o'clock Saturday morning.
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