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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1929
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane notes rising wheat prices and wartime sentiment while chain stores surge growth. He cites Chicago and Winnipeg price spikes to 1.88 a bushel, U.S. retailers pushing aggressive expansion, and Wheat’s global rally. The piece blends economic, political, and social observations with local color from Miami Beach and Florida industry.
City officials announce final engineers report on 26 square miles to be annexed, boosting population to 30 000 to 50 000 by August. Blanket ordinance planned to include surveyed territory, with details pending on specific districts and process timelines.
The Weather Bureau forecasts rising temperatures in San Antonio into Tuesday night and Wednesday with a warm trend continuing. The mercury is expected to climb during the day Wednesday as the city sweeps into milder air, though details through the week remain subject to forecast adjustments.
A House resolution demanded officials from every Texas house appear before a general committee to discuss a proposed marketing system overhaul. The measure asserts prices are below standard and calls for state relief for farmers amid rising concerns over market conditions.
Forecasts show generally fair Thursday and Friday with warmer conditions. Wednesday expected around 91 degrees with partly cloudy interiors near the coast. Tuesday through Wednesday may bring light to moderate winds from the south and a chance of storms arriving Thursday night and into Friday.
Mr and Mrs Hugh Dickson, long married residents of San Antonio, faced court action in Bexar County while describing how they produced chemically pure liquor for older customers. Dickson, a native of San Antonio, explains the motive to provide a safer alternative to tainted drinks, arguing it harms the elderly less and helps keep others away from poison. He claims no younger patrons are served and stresses his aim of responsible use among married, older drinkers.
Police search for man who seized a young woman Monday night near Sixth and North Alabama Streets. Fred Dbl witnessed the incident from his car at about 10 p.m. as the abductor threw the woman into a vehicle and sped away, escaping before the license could be obtained.
Colverant Berthcn in Washington reports Secretary Wilbur warns conservation is key for the West. He cites the Bowlder dam site on the Colorado River, California oil fields, reclamation projects, and Indian reservations as part of efforts during his western tour.
A lone endurance plane was forced down in a field about a half mile southeast of the Houston airport this morning. The craft touched earth after an in-flight issue, with no immediate report of injuries or major damage. Authorities are investigating the incident and routing details remain preliminary.
Detectives CW Lee and J Teonard Tesday arrested a man in connection with the theft from Bertrica Brennbrach at 101 Queen Anne's Court. The suspects took a diamond ring two watches and a pistol. Investigations continue.
Hollywood comedian Harry Langdon plans to marry Felen Walica on July 27 at the home of Alice Oxboue in Beverly Hills. The announcement from Los Angeles notes Langdon and Walica will wed in a simple private ceremony.
The Poincare government won a key debt ratification vote amid a chaotic parliamentary session. Premier Poincare urged immediate debate and vote while defending repayment of debts tied to the Hoover address and the Young Plan’s reparations. An official count confirmed a majority despite protests from communists and irregularities in deputies present.
Chicago report of a robbery on North State Street where two bandits used lighted cigarettes to threaten and torture store owner Dita Reeve, stealing dresses worth 91000. Lois Parchasa, the proprietor, hid a ring. one assailant threatened her and she was knocked unconscious.
Washington July 10 Death last night prevented Lieut. Col. Abraham L. Percefull aged 54 from marrying his chosen fiancée Miss Eilen Alvord. A sister hastened from Elizabeth town to stop the effort but authorities at Mount Ally Veterans hospital reported he was declared mentally incompetent. Only the attending doctor and nurse were present at his death.
Judge Leahy and Judge Austin accept the case of Morey J. Leahy, sentenced to death for the alleged murder of Dr. J. Hane sey, with the sanity hearing scheduled for July 24 in Georgetown. The prisoner is expected to be brought from Tinutsville to Travis County for the proceedings.
Princess Ingrid of Sweden departed London today amid the capital’s diplomat scene. Her stay sparked talk of a possible betrothal to the Prince of Wales, as newspapers linked her name with the royal heir during the visit.
Five young men from Bolton and Jackson, Michigan set out from Toledo on June 29 in a 20 foot motor boat named Kar to sail to Germany. The voyage ended at Baldwinsville on the barge canal after the propeller damaged the vessel when it ran aground.
Testimony in United States District Court shows a raid on the Chicken Plantation nightclub on the South Toop. Prohibition agents described quantities of liquor and beer found, and witnesses testified to a bad reputation of the club over recent months.
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