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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1929
Page
1
A columnist muses on future warfare and aviation, imagining airships, aeroplanes and fast cruisers. He cites Voltaire and Goethe as benchmarks of enduring insight, notes Rockefeller philanthropy, and advocates massive Russian wheat projects funded by American investment. He warns governments to prepare defenses and argues for decisive American deterrence.
Mayor C. M. Chambers joins the newly formed Brackenridge zoological society as animals in the park gain a friend. G P Tutue, secretary, hands him membership card number one while many residents seek memberships.
Official notice reports criticism of Hebert JF Memorial by the Ninety-fourth District working group. A county commission meeting in Henry County Saturday will consider an investigation into the grand jury report on hospital conditions. Commissioner Newton asserts no detailed plan yet and urges city and county officials to fund hospital maintenance and upgrades. John A. Cunningham chair of the hospital board and Mya T. Wilton superintendent answered grand jury questions.
The Question Mark’s endurance flight continues as crews report the pilot in excellent condition after 91 hours aloft. Despite extreme weather, fuel and engine challenges, the craft remains stable with goals of surpassing previous records as the flight persists into its ninth day.
The Zoological Society reports strong city support as it nears its 100 year goal. G P Tuttle, secretary, says San Antonio business leaders have pledged to join and fund a larger Brackenridge Park zoo. The group plans to transform the current exhibits into two improved enclosures and to implement broader changes inspired by the city’s St Louis model.
CNCAGY Jan 5 report describes an early morning bombing that shattered the entrance of a newly opened West Side cafe. Windows in adjacent buildings were broken by a device made from a tin pail plaster of Paris and black powder.
Veteran actor Marc McDermott dies in Windsor hospital after a four week illness for a liver ailment. He was a prominent stage and film performer with a long career in theater and cinema. Family and colleagues mourn the loss.
New York report indicates attorney Hanson believes George A McManus fired the shot that killed gambler Arnold Rothstein. The Comimiashiners Whalen and Mrs. Stinton offered comments while Maiton declined further remark.
London police investigate the theft of educational germ samples from a university library project. A local ad by M A Beaty warns residents of a missing set of test tubes containing live influenza cultures and klaar details about their potential misuse.
Weather alerts describe northerly winds forecast to arrive ahead of schedule, bringing rain and higher than normal temperatures. Meteorologists expect gusts, rainfall totals near two inches, and damp conditions through Saturday night into Sunday with winds around brisk speeds.
State Treasurer Berere Brickley of Dayton and two Cincinnati men were to appear before Judge Bons W Mortelay to answer charges in a conspiracy to violate prohibition laws and attempt bribery and defraud the government, Brickley indicated he would deny the charges.
Orrville Ontario records indicate ashes from a home have yielded bone-like fragments, connected to the disappearance case of Aeyraroly Mus in Lloret. Waller J. Mougey reports a suspect being held in Neepersang as the investigation evolves.
Miami dispatch reports Tex Rickard, promoter of boxing, remains in critical condition after an operation for acute gangrenous appendicitis. Doctors say his strength is waning and a definite change for better or worse may come within the next twenty four hours. Rumors of his improving or failing have not been confirmed. Mrs Rickard and attendants guard the sick room while Jack Dempsey plans a conference on heavyweight elimination bouts.
COLTON CALIF JAN 5 1907 Distinct the Pears 0. BY Healy who with two office off Mears day in ract sat we dodge in the cage Here yesterday. Officers planted Square at my home Verigin Youre Har shouted Mresly Thats contempt of court retorted Venigas So it 15 Healy grand and fined himaelf 5 He then fined Venigas 100.
Officers from the Texas Highway Commission arrested forty two automobile owners in San Antonio for operating vehicles with expired licenses and pledged to arrest hundreds more through Saturday. Enforcement chief C C Gave said discontent over late license payments spurred the crackdown as owners sign bonds and face court if licenses are not renewed by the deadline.
A man named Ayteos y dened was killed and another person was taken into custody after a pistol discharge at the Atlantic Pipeline facility twelve miles south of Gatoxville. The weapon cited is a Macleiber revolver.
In Prankiin Louisiana Governor Loy calls for court guidance after halting planned executions. The governor directs the sheriff to ignore prior orders while the state Supreme Court is to review the matter. A reprieve earlier granted was rescinded, creating ongoing confusion and legal maneuvering.
Ontario liquor board investigators report Detroit residents purchased thousands of dollars worth of prune whiskey to celebrate New Year across the border. The illicit whiskey was prepared from prunes and berries and shipped into Toronto as a forged distillery product.
Cotton prices show steady activity as markets open in New Orleans. Early indicators point to stable demand with limited price movement, supported by futures and export expectations amid weather and harvest conditions.
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