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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1921
Page
17
Agniero Bonillas former Mexican aviator and presidential hopeful arrives in San Antonio for a visit after lodging at the Travelers Hotel. He plans to meet with former Carrancistas and reportedly endorses a nonopposition accord among exiled Mexican leaders, though reports remain unconfirmed. Bonillas hails from Tarpon Springs Fla, where he has been paid in dollars and cents.
Colonel Edgar Indwin chief engineer of the Servier of Supply in France spoke at the Kiwanis Glid about wartime construction costs. He illustrated that about one sixth of the money spent this year compared with earlier totals went to overseas projects. He noted the American Army’s large scale construction in France cost about 200 millions.
Postmaster announces stamp sales in the Hagle Pads postoffice rose to 19 808 21 dollars in the just ended fiscal year, more than a thousand dollars higher than the previous year. Figures compiled by assistants show the total surpassing prior totals.
Washington dispatches report under Secretary Weeks that no retired officers will be ordered to active duty until further instructions. Despite this, several retirees have been placed on special duty during the summer.
Bullets fired into A W Schultz’s house twelve miles from San Antonio in Goliad county at night. No one injured. Deputy Sheriff's investigation follows. Loot reported: money box broken, about $45 taken, pistol missing. Nearby robberies include Coleman residence jewelry, clothing, and a pistol. A stolen roadster near East Houston and Lovysa streets reported. Local drills and parades noted with boxing and wrestling matches planned. progress in physical training shown though data pending.
Ninety dollars in gold stolen from the residence of Pat Dorgan at 444 Cameron Street while occupants were away. The loot included three twenty-dollar pieces and three eight-dollar coins, plus a suit, overcoat, and a golf watch. Entrance into the home reportedly aided by a skeleton key.
A board of officers is to meet at Camp Travis Military Training Camp to examine boys and men attending the camp. The aim is to place them in proper reserve classes and determine their fitness for future assignments. Officers Charis W. Kainas May, John J. vin Holtzendorff, and Maj. Clarence M. Dodson oversee the process as soldiers at the camp have progressed through the basic military training.
Pawnee Oklahoma July 29 two young aviators Eugene Roberta and Harry Myera died when the plane performing at the American Legion celebration crashed from a 66 foot height. Bodies burned beyond recognition spectators arrived at the spot. Lieut Col Leon B Kromer chief of staff of the Eighth Army in charge of operations noted Friday the promotion to full colonel for Kromer was under consideration. Roselawn Cemetery designated for burial. Ad.
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