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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1929
Page
1
A concise portrait of Arthur Brisbane analyzing media influence in 1928, as conveyed by King Features Ayu. The piece surveys press authority, editorial voice, and public perception during a transformative era of American journalism.
The report outlines Hoover era talk of expanding and enforcing new alcohol laws to set an example nationwide. It notes public speeches and concerns over enforcing prohibition, mentions related political figures, and links to broader national debates on legality and regulation.
Meteorologist J. Jardon predicts additional rain for San Antonio within the next 24 hours with showers possible later Friday and Saturday. He notes general cloudy conditions and warns of a damp, murky day ahead. Christii reported the heaviest rain, about 0.74 inches, on Thursday.
A peace mediator named Martindale was attacked Thursday night while trying to separate two men fighting on the street near his home. He suffered a severed artery in the left arm and was taken to Robert B. Green Hospital for treatment.
In CMICAGO on July 12 the arraignment of Thomas Haymour Botts, who confessed to writing bad checks, was postponed to July 24. Authorities consider investigating a nationwide chain of worthless checks linked to the so called Tonng Texan.
Weather note fragment cites cloudy conditions Friday and Saturday with possible showers. Mentions highs up to 80 and light to moderate winds. Also includes scattered city names and stray numbers, indicating a garbled local forecast mix.
Culver City Calif a biplane crew Mendel Reinbatt fly a prolonged endurance mission circling near the airport from which they departed. After days aloft they covered about 19600 miles and neared the prior record of 174 hours 9 seconds as observers awaited official confirmation.
Common Pleas Judge Henry L. Scarrett overruled a motion for a continuance in the trial of Dr. James J. Snook a prominent Ohio State professor and former Theora RK soldier. He ordered that the trial proceed with a status set for July 22 as the defendant testified and remained in custody.
Mexico City reports Gen Pintarco plans a July 21 departure from Tampico to Temples for a New Orleans route. The shaky dispatch notes Calles will seek support from allies in Europe and the Americas, with negotiations aimed at vetting 188 wartime terms.
In Colima Colinta Mexico Nepomic and Rodriguez were attacked after a day of grave digging at Colina cemetery. The assailant rode up on horses, fired multiple shots, and fled toward open country. Rodriguez sustained fatal injuries. others escaped unhurt.
Chaos erupts in Manchuria as Russo Chinese antagonism spikes after a Chinese official accuses the Soviet Union of intervention. Rail traffic is disrupted by clashes along the Chinese Eastern Railway. hundreds of Russian officials and workers are expelled or moved under guard. A new railway manager suggests replacements by naturalized Russians or White Russians amid growing regional strain.
Mayor criticizes previous park rules after Hugo Pohl artist is allowed to occupy a Brackenridge Park house rent free, pending city commission action to eject him. Borglum’s studio at the park is praised and will revert to the city under contract terms. Pohl lacks such contract.
Washington reports Charles A. Wilson former New York state commissioner of agriculture has been appointed to the federal farm board. He will join the agency to oversee farm policies and aid programs amid ongoing agricultural reforms.
Harry J. Leahy, inmate on Texas death row, faced a sanity trial after a Georgetown court ordered a sanity examination. Governor Moody ordered execution remains set for August 2 if found sane at a July 22 hearing in Georgetown. warden Harrell read the 120 word order as Leahy quietly replied Thank you. Other inmates on death row included Henry Helms and Marshall Ratliff as part of the Cisco group, with several named killers nearby.
Washington on July 12 farmers pressed for a banana tariff to shift consumption toward apples and other fruit. H. H. Gray of the American Farm Bureau Federation called the effort deadly serious, stating a tariff could affect youth and fruit markets.
Michael J P Cudahy son of the late J Cudahy was held on suspicion of reckless driving while intoxicated after his car collided with a machine driver in Los Angeles. The youth sustained injuries. his mother and fiancée refused comment.
Mexico City reports Faustino Gonzales Cristero chief and 11 rebels died in a battle with federals at Tiquistlan Jalisco. Rebel leader Marcelino Lopea surrendered at Tehuantepec. Miguel Herpandes, a key Cristero chieftain, also surrendered with his troops.
Paris reports Lucien Klotz former minister of finance in the Clemenceau wartime cabinet received a two year prison term and a 32 fine for charges including swindling abuse of confidence and issuing checks without funds.
Rosario extends labor unrest as the general strike spreads from earlier protests. Officials warned the action could worsen and disrupt daily activities across the city amid ongoing labor troubles.
The city faces possible condemnation of a key downtown bridge and a flood risk. The report by Hawley and Freveey warns arches in abutments are too thick to withstand a major water surge. If replacement is needed, cost could rise to about $20 000 and delay flood prevention plans already over 1,000,000.
Universal Berrein reports in Washington on July 12 that an application to build a river crossing from New Orleans to Creta Se. was denied by Secretary of War Good. Maj. Gen Edger Yadwin, chief of engineers, found the proposed Race Street crossing would hinder river traffic and posed attention concerns.
Seven persons were injured there the day, perhaps fatally, when two motor trucks crashed in New Orleans. Police reported the accident occurred near a busy thoroughfare as rescue workers rushed victims to area hospitals. Authorities opened an inquiry to determine the cause.
W. O. Brueget of The Gia Tees reports a Friday theft of rebar and gin machinery, with details scarce and no suspects named.
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