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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1929
Page
15
Austin Jan 29 Senate committee on finance ends hearing on bills to exempt owner operated plants from public utility regulation. The move, backed by Senator A J Wirtz and others, faces protests as critics warn it would shield powerful interests from rate controls. Governor Dan Moody endorsed the measure saying it protects people from exorbitant rates.
A damaged 19th century advertisement-like fragment extols Black Draught as a universal home medicine for colds, indigestion, constipation, and general ill health. It claims long use in Thutledy2 Tennessee households, praising its efficacy and suggesting reliance by multiple generations.
A dense array of radio station call letters, times, and program notes across stations KGW KTAP WOAL KTSA and more. Mentions music orchestras, weather forecasts, police bulletins, farm reports, and cultural segments, all within a single day’s schedule.
Austin, Jan. 25. After four days of hearings the house committee on common carriers passed the Waebb-Hobler bill placing control of the ice industry in the railroad commission. The bill restricts the commission from fixing prices or regulating deliveries except where municipal plants are involved. A minority report was filed by Litives Coke Jerenson and W. 3 Normon.
The San Antonio Automobile League plans to lobby the Texas Legislature for a driver license reform. At the annual St. Anthony Hotel meeting new officers were elected led by Col. U M Dichamin as president with G Bingham and Julius Fleimoreen as vice presidents and Sy i dpeconbe as secretary. Directors include Dimog A Gallagher Jr S Stevena Harry M Harrison and others. three more directors to be chosen from outside districts.
AUBURN Jan. 25 State Crens Jerry Gregory Hageher responding to Representative John Wallace chairing the Appropriations committee said there will be a balance of 2 027 000 in the general revenue fund September 1 this year He estimated a substantial receipts increase not yet counted and suggested the cash balance may exceed earlier projections He cited the Authority tax board in arguing the rate reduction to 22 cents could have reduced FAG costs without a deficit.
In Austin on January 25, the Senate committee favorably reported Senator Tom Wotlard's rural aid bill appropriating $5,009 per year of the next term. The Fortieth legislature would allot $1,000,000 each year of the present biennium. Col. TN Jones of Tyler urged the measure, arguing Texans value eradicating ignorance in children.
Los Angeles dated June 25 report Charles Bergin a wealthy man facing mental incompetence guardianship after his brother faces guilt in a suit. Bergin’s intended marriage to Sybil Painter Montgomery, a society girl, and his rumored desertion of business are noted as fallout. Trade options teased in Light Classified Ads offer swaps from labor to India sets.
The legislature moves to investigate prices paid by textbook publishers and other state contracts. A six-member joint committee will probe university and oil and gas dealings, with a subpoena issued for Hidalgo County official W. Cameron. The panel plans weeks of hearings, possibly traveling to Hidalgo to hear Smith and Montgomery dispute seating.
A Texas measure aims to fix a muddle over who issues marriage licenses. It clarifies the county clerk’s duties and powers, including granting licenses, after errors in the 1925 codification persisted in the senate.
In Austin, lawmakers prepare to debate a water rights bill with potential hearings and committee review. The discussion involves Senator Walter Woodard and Representatives C. H. Tritins and L. Longdon, as the legislature considers three related measures.
Kiwanis International President Samuel Cunntthins visits San Antonio as a guest of the local Kiwanis club for a brief stay and meet-and-greet with members.
In a quarrel over a card game set in a rough frontier style, Steynolds man Kzatt’ Stawlenburgh pulled a family pistol and shot Ly carry out the aur as gunfire echoed. The other boy, John Meyunidl, fired his revolver during the same incident. the forearm wound proved fatal within a half hour. Police ruled the shooting accidental.
International Kiwanis president Otto Al Atani praised President Al Atani and the host club at a luncheon in the Gunter Hotel. Local members, led by club officers, outlined activities and welcomed the international officer. A Palace Theater party is planned Friday night as part of the visit.
Texas seeks to join a federal suit with Oklahoma to restrain the War Secretary from enforcing river bridge rules. The announcement came from an assistant attorney general, noting the aim to intervene in Red River bridges case while Supreme Court action remains pending.
Zack and Glenn of KTSA announce their return on Friday night at 9 over KTSA. Clauda Aniol, manager, confirms the comeback while a lineup of features including auto, jewelry, and other offerings is listed in the classifieds.
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