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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1929
Page
1
Fragmented and garbled OCR recounts exuberant protests and political jabs across reform-minded chatter. Mentions Kaiser, President Coolidge, Congress, and debates over war debts, prohibition, public spending, and banners of loyalty. Disjointed text hints at international figures and domestic concerns without clear sequence.
The forecast shows Thess mient gid Wrilvenday parity eleniyt nat rmirls shaven to temperature with temperatures near 49 degrees in the alaut. Northeant tr petiticaat will be mild as Tint Tex aleht and Wedarsilays stay somewhat warm. coastal regions may see warmer winds in the west and Pactily cauly founped ed Tuenday male and Wednesday.
A garbled report notes Berry crops responding to artificial techniques amid high prices. Mentions researchers including George Trugfont and Thumey Elven and locations Ning and We Oneeting. The text references maldag ditters and rapid plant growth under artificial care.
In Miami Beach on June 20 President-elect WerbtrL Touver met with Alfred Z. Smith for 23 minutes in a cordial private session. They spoke of past campaigns and future plans while aides including John J. Trosketh and William R. Kenny looked on. The meeting occurred after a cordial stroll from the Minch Trimore hotel toward the executive offices, with officials noting it as a first-convocation between the former rivals since 1921.
Aimee Semple McPherson was sworn before testifying in a probe led by Judge Carlos Tardy. She provided a $2600 check to an association amid claims of unethical conduct in the action.
Mayor announces a reorganized court procedure to expedite cases and curb offender recidivism. An expert criminal lawyer may join as Judge Watson delegates duties to Molller, with a new system issuing a police slip to offenders containing all offense details.
Los Angeles hearing ends without evangelist answering key queries about the disappearance of a radio personality. The legislative committee probes the $22806 payment to the jurist and the influence on the case against the evangelist, with confrontations over prior church records and the 2900 expenditure labeled legal and defense.
On January 29 1929 Bishop William T Capers of the West Texas Mpisconal Ghaveli line prepared to intercede with Governor Moody on behalf of Melton McKenzie a San Antonio man seeking clemency. The bishop and Rev Rolfe Crum will deliver a letter to the governor outlining pleas for commutation as McKenzie faces life imprisonment and the pardon hearing nears with affidavits and petitions circulating in the city. A decision on a personal meeting with the governor remained unsettled as clergy await further word and the pardon board prepares materials.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a mention of an 88 year old Confederate veteran still in Congress, connected to Washington. The text is garbled but indicates the retiree status and the era reference to Caroling and Marys Manly Stordann as potential names.
A garbled note reports ongoing improvement in King George’s condition amid fluctuating official briefings. Mentions progress in health and cautious optimism, with unclear specifics about location or dates but emphasizing a continued stabilization trend.
A gas explosion at a New 8 A home injured a worker, tearing through a damaged building and causing extensive damage. Fire crews, led by Chief Joe Uypyer, aided by personnel, evacuated the site as the injured man, reportedly burned, was moved from the area after assistance. The incident caused significant property damage and prompted an emergency response.
The forecast calls for warm and partly cloudy weather with little temperature change. Cold northerly winds threaten San Autonia as a trough extends from the Oregon coast to Mexico. Tuesday night and Wednesday will be partly cloudy with a low around 20 degrees and northeast winds veering southeast. The population varies by about ten degrees through the period.
Tumbled report states General Balto, secretary for acrintuttics, forced to ditch at sea when his plane encountered weather. He landed near Newellshore and entered the water, aided by groups of Eshermen gathering nearby. Rescue efforts swift, with damaged gear noted and no further injuries reported.
In Washington a tense session adjourned after disputes over prohibition and tax reform. Lawmakers continue to debate approaches, with committees reconvening to finalize recommendations on rates and policy before new measures are voted.
A man reports jewelry stolen from his West Woodlawn home. Police say items missing include two diamond rings, two cuff links, four pairs of earnings, five dollars in gold, and a pistol. The incident was reported Tuesday.
New York report notes police commissioner A Whalen’s wife became entangled in legal trouble amid a fling over improper parking and related remarks. The brief item highlights domestic involvement in a public case without graphic detail.
Patchy OCR notes a local theft incident tied to a springtime visit. Authorities reference a Garden Hose theft pattern near North Palmetto and a general rise in petty property crimes as warmer weather arrives.
Republican national committeeman R By Creager faced charges in a Senate investigation deposition about protecting Dexie Kytely from “dup raldere” in Texas. The testimony touched on payments by candidates for postmasterships and alleged protection of illegal venues by Gretpee, with references to prohibition raids and officials suspended or removed. Senator Stu Wellur commented on improving conditions, while Creager said he expected trouble from the statements.
Washington hearing reveals a large share of federal officeholders backed the Republican fund. Leo U. Withington, secretary of the Texas Republican committee, testifies before the Senate committee on patronage, noting candidate pledges and donations, $25,000 annual headquarters expense, and Creager’s fixed policy guiding appointments.
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