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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1929
Page
1
The article surveys ongoing air endurance tests with planes from America and Europe, noting long nonstop flights and engine reliability. It mentions a German multi deck bomber, Arctic explorers, meat-based nutrition trials, and fashion shifts toward ankle-length evening dresses. A heavyweight champion travels to Prague amid war reminiscences.
Five persons burned to death and a sixth likely to die after a rear crash near Corning New York when a passenger train struck a derailed freight car containing flammable contents. The blaze spread to tank cars and the baggage car. names and injuries noted, with one severely burned survivor rushed to Corning hospital.
London July 11 The Admiralty has decided to abandon all further operations to salvage the sunken submarine Hei after full consideration of the submarine’s location and the difficulties of the salvage. The decision ends attempts to raise the submarine and marks a final conclusion to the salvage efforts amid wartime constraints.
Fragmented weather notes describe temperatures near 02 degrees with light easterly winds. Mention of partly cloudy conditions Thursday and Friday, with references to extreme heat periods and canal winds.
Washington July 11. A draft bill by Secretary Gued to Acting Chairman James would authorize a secret purchase and contracts for military and naval material without public bidding. The measure lets the president seal details deemed injurious to public service and purchase, develop, or procure material without public notice.
Fugitives Homer Edwards and Herbert Schumaker remain at large after two days of search by city detectives deputies and officers. Edwards was adjudged insane and committed to the state hospital while Schumaker was placed there for observance by Judge W W McCrary in Ninety fourth District Court. An electric fan was stolen from Mrs. J R Whitwood at 435 Mein Avenue.
Calif based endurance flight by J. W. Mendel and R. B. Reinhart reports motor wear concerns after refueling snag. Despite low fuel at 200 hours they planned to stay aloft to 300 hours, aided by McAdone and McAdoo supporters with the Angeleno aircraft. Both pilots brought limited prior heavy air experience to the mission.
Bathers receive guidance from conscience as Chicago city council repeals the restrictive bathing suit ordinance enacted in stricter pre-Vellney days. The move ends the ban on Western wear and suggests simpler attire may now be allowed.
Southwestern Bell officials announced plans for a central telephone building at Auditorium Plaza and new exchanges at Woodlawn and Mission. Groundbreaking for the firal of seven new buildings to support a dial system is expected next month with final plan details and costs to follow. A 26 story ultimate building is envisioned, with a seven story start and a foundation for future expansion, and a full system conversion is targeted over several years pending a court decision in the rate case.
A chaotic convention discussion in Austin centered on an alleged jail escape plan for a two year prisoner named Pete. Leaders urged stronger law enforcement and respect for the courts, with a special committee to study police protection and younger generations’ view of law.
Texas Police Chiefs and City Marshals contest rivals in a 61 year history event. Unclear reports describe machine gun fire at a target range during the convention as an off duty officer shields a shooter. The era of the gunman with a tear gun bomba and armored cars is mentioned amid crime fighting lore.
Universal Service Wireless, Incorporated, files an appeal in the District of Columbia Court of Appeals resisting the June 20 Federal Radio Commission order designating 20 transoceanic shortwave channels to an outside independent heads by Joseph Pierson of Chicago for press transmission. The appeal seeks a stay on FCC disposal of those channels and a halt to any construction permits for new independent corporations.
Three Fort Sam Houston soldiers Botiz Schoffer Lotis Witehel and Charles E Naz were charged with attempted robbery by assault after an incident on North New Braunfels Avenue near the Southern Pacific tracks. A shot fired brought Officer A Fluttman to the scene and the men were jailed without bond.
Susie Trevino of 219 Iowa Street reported a purse snatch in a downtown theater where seven dollars were taken. Police hold a suspect in connection with the incident.
Georgetown July 11 Mudge Tara Dolan of sixth district court grants a restraining order against Warner Harrell at Muntsville and orders Dr J A Ramses to a sanity hearing July 22. Judge Harry Dolan will study the law before ruling with a special term to be convened for the hearing. The filing includes an application for writ of habeas corpus and a coroner restraint, signed by Amanda Daviden of Terloe. Governor Seady halts wheel slacking plan. page 1 continuation on page 6.
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