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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1929
Page
1
A compilation of scattered excerpts including a Prohibition incident with a woman recounting a fatal confrontation over drinks, remarks on Joy Incident and banter about prohibition’s success, plus commentary on Tex Rickard and gambling, a critique of Kellogg, and questions about the Question Mark flight. The page also notes Elijah’s ascent and Miami's Chapman Field opening with air shows.
Patchy cloudy outlook with a few showers. Tuesday night into Wednesday cooler with light to moderate wind. Warmer Thursday night into Friday with northerly gusts, then moderate sun and variable winds by weekend. South winds shift to northerly later in the period.
A boiler exploded at Anton Rothman owner Wothman Pecking Plant on South Laredo Street blowing through the ceiling. One worker died, several injured, others escaped unhurt. Rosa infirmary and Santa Rosa infirmary treated victims. The blast sent debris across the yard and damaged nearby homes as rescuers rushed to help.
Defense seeks to quash indictments against Judge Augustua McCloskey elect, with trial opening Wednesday at Ninety Fourth District Court. District Attorney Seellguon to respond, after two day postponement due to Mrs. Davis death. McCloskey faced charges related to irregular county election results and witnesses include officials from the 1025 general election.
A weather bulletin cites J Me Torbac of the United States Weather Bureau predicting more cloudy weather with local showers for San Antonio Tuesday night and Wednesday. The cooler spell may arrive Thursday as conditions ease. Rain totals were light Tuesday morning with an expected shower pattern through the afternoon and night. Minimum temperatures are projected to be around 50 degrees Wednesday.
Crude oil production set a new weekly high in Tulsa as the Oil and Gas Journal reports a total of 2,501,701 barrels produced during the week ending Tan 5. The record reflects a strong industry output with sustained daily averages and highlights the ongoing growth of the petroleum sector.
The National Branfengling company announced the crew of the army endurance plane Question Mark y would go on the air tonight. They will speak from station KM, Log Angelea, from 680 to Fp om Central time.
The article presents Nobile's account of his ill fated polar expedition as reported in Page 2 of this section. It highlights his experiences, challenges, and the fate of the expedition, reflecting the era's polar exploration narratives.
The 4Ayt biewniad sect ion of the Deans Tegil ture convened at noon. Both houses began work immediately with Mrs Janu V McCalvin as secretary of state presiding in the house, while Lieutenant Governor Barry Miller chaired the senate. Leaders eyed election for president with Gog Nussex and Walter Woodward as候 candidates. After Rev W N Doss offered invocation, the roll was called and thirty senators answered. Fourteen senators were sworn in.
London writer Jon R-t t-Moary Arthur Tunes, noted as a warrior of seventy pre Avert plage, died at his home after a lung congestion. The report memorializes his career and mentions Zenina ald among contemporaries in the theatre circle.
London reports the public accepts King George VI's recovery after a tense wait at Buckingham Palace. Last night's bulletin noted the king had a quiet day with no change in his condition. The next bulletin is promised for tomorrow evening.
The city welcomed Georgia Tech football heroes returning from the Rose Bowl in an enthusiastic parade. Thousands packed the streets to cheer the team after their victory over California, with banners and music filling the air as fans celebrated the achievement.
Asuncion dispatch reports Bolivians hastening fortifications at Villiones and Tuan forts amid arrivals from Gran Clinco. Ten troops are said to be concentrated at these forts and at Mort Tobore as defensive measures accelerate.
Nineteen laborers perish when a boat capsizes in the Indus River near Karachi. Authorities report disaster as rescue efforts continue and investigations begin into cause and safety measures.
A fragmentary report notes a historic long flight ending after about 12 days in the air, with the crew of five aboard and the aircraft landing safely. The crew and craft were praised for endurance, though motor reliability limited flight duration.
A head on collision north of San Antonio involving two groups including a prominent Austin woman attorney and her companions left six injured and three dead. The injured were taken to hospitals in San Antonio after rescue by a Ball Hue driver and ambulance teams.
Pittsburgh is reported to mourn actor Eddinger Wallace Bedinger a noted performer who had been ill. The news notes his long career and its impact on local theater and film communities.
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