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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1929
Page
2
As the Fort Worth legislature enters its second week, about 84 bills move toward committee review in the hopper. Lawmakers arrive in Austin with few members, many carrying only a handful of measures ready for passage.
The Light Classifieds claim to simplify buying and selling in San Antonio real estate. It promotes renting houses or apartments and stresses a persistent daily effort to ease real estate advertising.
A fragmented notice advertises a Penny a Day insurance plan promising up to 100.4 dollars per month for six months to cover total disability and death costs. It asks for names and addresses, offers a 10 day policy delivery after inspection, and urges quick response despite unclear legitimacy.
A First Baptist church in Fort Worth was destroyed by fire on Saturday with the adjacent Sunday school building also damaged. The report notes Pastor Rev. Frank Norris among those pictured and references upcoming state highway policy debates and land office investigation resolutions. The week includes rapid passage of a mineral leasing repeal and large state appropriations, with Gov. Moody’s inauguration next Tuesday. Another item reports Esther Krieger discovering her real parents in Davenport, Iowa, after being raised by Trebert Westerhausen in Sweden.
Attorney General Claude Pollard of Austin plans to represent Texas in the U S Supreme Court next Tuesday in the Grayburg Oil Company case from San Antonio. The issue is whether gasoline sold to United States military reserves is taxable. State courts upheld the state's position.
Austin January 12 in both legislative chambers proposals to amend the state constitution to let the University of Texas permanent fund invest beyond Texas bonds and U S Treasuries. Representative Wool of El Paso says the change mirrors public school fund rules and removes certain securities from the amendment. A related bill would authorize the State Board of Education to invest the permanent school fund and district bond funds.
The Norris church fire case follows an earlier 1912 blaze at First Baptist in Anglia. Dr Norris faced arson charges, was acquitted after a national trial, and rebuilt with his congregation becoming Fort Worth’s largest. his Sunday school claimed global prominence.
Senator Youn Pollard of Tyler plans a bill to curb Chicago gunmen. The measure would punish possession of bombs or infernal machines with confinement in the state penitentiary. The bill affects persons in government service and targets violent acts.
Braddock Borough announces policemen will run errands for residents unable to leave home due to sickness. Proclamation states any family in need will be attended to immediately by officers. The measure remains in force during the period of prevailing illness.
Valley potato growers plan an amendment to the marketing law governing sale and grading of potatoes mirroring Oklahoma efforts. Brownsville leaders will seek endorsements from growers and dealers before submitting the measure to the state Board of Agriculture for legislative consideration. Oklahoma growers endorsed a federal license proposal for wholesale dealers and approved grading standards for potatoes.
EaST ST. LOUIS Indan 44 G V Maroney of Wichita Kan fatally injured when he stepped into a plane propeller at Patka Airport two miles southeast of there He had flown from Wichita with friend Ray Brown pilot and owner of the plane He had just approached the motor when the propeller injured him and Brown attended the scene
Opposition to the purchase of the Black Diamond Motor Bus lines by Missouri Pacific Transportation faded after a Railroad Commission hearing in Brownsville. Joe Johnson, bus operator, filed protest during the session, but the sale saw no materialization.
Torrimanane soma serttica Hollywood January 12 Stuy Hobertson 27 charged with forgery. He aimed to be mary nnlan’s brother the film actress known for escapades with Crank Tinaty and Imogene Wilson.
A. J. Wirts introduces a Senate bill to require licenses for motor vehicle operators, mandatory mental and physical ability tests, and penalties for violations. Licenses would renew every three years with fees not exceeding 50 cents. Violations carry revocation and possible penalties including imprisonment or fines. minors under 16 barred.
A hearing before Judge Grover Calhoun in the Thirty-third District Court addressed Gordon Griffin's suit to stop Secretary Annie McCallum from issuing a certificate of election to J. E. Lexio for Jolgo County district judgeship. Griffin, an independent candidate, contends he would have won if not for the Wenlaca box controversy.
Austin dated report states the senate nominations committee approved Governor Mandy's recess appointments and will reconvene Monday to review name corrections. New appointments linked to recess action are deferred until after the governor's inauguration. committee members expect debates over several appointments.
Police were called to an Ohio apartment early today to quell a quarrel between a young couple over which should have precedence in the family bathtub.
Austin January 12 The House debated tightening liquor laws before adjournment Monday afternoon. A bill by Dewey Young of Wellington and others would repeal the evidence clause in search and seizure rulings, permitting search of premises suspected of liquor without a warrant. The measure is strongly backed by the CO T U and related groups.
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