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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1929
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane writes about missing elder figures and the call for scientific support in aviation. The piece surveys public concern, wartime industry needs, and national attention to science and geopolitics.
A fragmentary column surveys Amelia Mountbatten and British royalty, hints at a Jewish Battenberg lineage, and links aviation advances to looming transatlantic travel. It notes 246 hours of California refueling endurance, stock moves by Central States Electric and AT&T, and Parsons’s Paris investment as he plans a Paris residence to aid France’s war debts.
Reports from the state prison describe Pete McKenzie and inmate Ratliff showing erratic behavior on death row. Guards recount odd scenes of camaraderie and memory loss, with insanity pleas looming for upcoming hearings.
A historical notice urges residents to vote in the upcoming school bond election in San Antonio. It emphasizes the July 18 Thursday vote as crucial, arguing it will shape the city’s public schools and reflect civic responsibility. It also counsels voting for state amendments and county support for Robert B. Green if possible.
A two cent per gallon gasoline tax increase will take effect Sunday across Texas, with the four cent gas tax and a 50 percent license fee reduction tying to provisions. Governor Moody announced the Williamson measure, passing both houses and becoming effective immediately. The license fee cut delays until January 1.
Chicago July 13 Franklin Hardinge, millionaire manufacturer, lost his bid to avoid paying Ann Livingston $25,000 in a breach of promise suit. Judge Miller denied a new trial and arrest of judgment. Hardinge’s lawyers have 30 days to appeal and 90 days to file a bill of exceptions, with bond set at $35,000.
In Brussels on July 13 the final German reparation issue was settled as Germany and Belgium signed an agreement. The deal closes Belgian claims for wartime requisitions and worthless marks left in Belgium after the German evacuation.
London July 13 King George to undergo another operation on the lacerated right chest where infection persisted since the first drainage. Royal physicians say general health improved but the chest has not provided adequate drainage necessitating direct drainage and treatment. The operation will be performed Monday by Sir Wilfred Trotter with Sir Hugh M. Rigby present.
Denver police say Clarence Pruitt 28 escaped from Kansas state reformatory March 3 after five years of a seven year sentence for grand larceny. This is his second break for freedom, recaptured by Denver detectives.
An explosion at munitions stores in Yutinanfu, Southern China, reportedly killed about a thousand Chinese and destroyed the French consulate while damaging the British consulate.
Enrique Guerra, 35, is dead from a .88 caliber bullet to the brain at his home. His wife Angelite, 21, is hospitalized with a jagged wrist wound after the exchange of gunfire. Justice Boltz ruled the death a suicide by Guerra, with no clear motive disclosed. Capt. Harvey and Det. May led the investigation. Adelina Torreso found Guerra's body in the front room.
Governor Moody said a Friday newspaper story claiming he would retire from public office at term end was not authorized. He declined further comment and did not deny plans to enter private practice.
Chicago police records show William McCarthy acting chief of detectives was sentenced to 30 days in jail by Judge John H. Lyle after an altercation in court. The incident involved a rebuke and surrounding courtroom tension amid other proceedings.
Fort Worth dispatch reports a fatal quarrel after a dispute between two youths escalated when their fathers returned from work. One man, identified as Kucker of Glen Gardens, is killed. the suspect, S. K. Harmon, is linked to the shooting amid the fracas.
In Tecumseh Oklahoma on July 18 a World War veteran James Harris was killed during a Fourth of July riot on the Harris farm. Jeff Harris and Thomason were among those charged with first degree murder as Wesley Lowers testified Harris died after surrendering and being shot.
Richmond Way selected as the meeting place for the first annual convention of the National Federation of Business and Professional Women's clubs. The Richmond gathering will occur in mid July 1901 following a postconvention meeting of the federation's board of directors.
A 17 year old Houston girl Lala Isinson is treated by police surgeons for poisoning after a separation from her home and sweetheart. Her sister says the breakup occurred less than two weeks ago and she is expected to recover and possibly return to Tegasan when able.
Horace M McMichael seeks divorce from wife after two cats and a canary bird allegedly spoiled their marriage. The husband filed the complaint in a Denver district court stating pets caused strain and divorce proceedings moved forward.
Aneras Havas a two year old law student in a despondent moment drove a knife into his chest in an apparent suicide attempt. Doctors at Count Karolyi hospital opened his chest removed and cleansed the heart and sutured the wound before placing the heart back. Surgeons express confidence in his recovery despite the grave act.
Paris reports two more Atlantic flight attempts by Polish and Free French air crews ended without contact. The French Questione Mark pilot Costes and Tucquer Bee Jonte turned back toward Le Bourget amid possible bad weather, with reports of radio silence and efforts to locate the Polish Marshel Pilsutski expedition near the Azores.
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