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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1929
Page
1
A compact note in Arthur Brisbane Coles column style mentions Fly in the Ointment and a new Independence Day tied to a canal project, attributed to King Features Wyo. The brief item frames a topical media cue with a regional link.
The piece reports Ramsay MacDonald signaling Britain on disarmament while America and Britain contemplate strength and peace. It notes Independence Day reflections, the 10th anniversary of women's suffrage, and Hoover's planned canal commission in Nicaragua. It closes with ecclesiastical and volcanic news, hinting at broader world tensions.
Congress reaches a conference agreement on a farm relief bill that removes the ex parte debenture plan. All House conferees voted to eliminate the debenture approach, while Senate members split, leaving the final measure acceptable to President. The plan moves to engrossment and then House consideration before Senate review.
Washington June 5. A government fund of 500 million dollars will be provided by Congress with President Hoover's approval to offer immediate relief to American agriculture. A federal farm board will be established at once with broad powers to stabilize crops and prices. A wheat stabilization corporation will form to take immediate steps, probably starting by July 15, using cooperative associations to support the effort.
Old Orchard Maine June 6 reports adverse winds low visibility and stormy conditions delaying the French Plane Yellow Bird for Paria and the Green Flash American conoplane Tar Teggae with unsettled air from Newfoundland to Normuda.
In Washington DC the Justice Department estimates that the federal prison population rose by about one thousand inmates from July 1 last year to July 1 this year. The count increased from 8874 to roughly 9870, reflecting ongoing gains in incarceration figures nationwide.
Six year old Antonio Chavillas died after being run over by a truck at Brixey and Co lima streets. Negligent homicide charges were filed in County Court No 1 against Teopalto Artistr.
Partly cloudy weather and continuing heat are forecast for San Antonio Wednesday night and Thursday by the United States Weather Bureau. Expected high around 92 degrees with Tuesday reaching 61 and Wednesday morning at 72. Showers are forecast for portions of East and West Texas.
Galveston police inform Daniel T Dennehy, linked to a May 4 drydock patrol hold up worth 6490 dollars, was promised by Talleepolice to be sent to Los Angeles authorities for a further charge. If not sentenced to death in California he will be brought to Galveston for trial, said Chief of Detectives Dave Henry.
A. Watkin, president of the Central Air Lines, announced the firm would be acquired today by Universal Air Lines and operated as part of its Middle West air route network.
In Amarillo on June 18 the State Rest view School case features abrupt testimony as the defense plans a mental state argument for the accused woman. Witnesses describe the flooded scene, with Stallworth’s physician testimony suggesting a recent operation weakened her, while driver Robertson Erwin confirms escorting the three women to near the Toming House before the fatal shot.
J G Horeberger leading plan for a 254 900 bond issue amid petitions from citizens heated by W B Halbig citing deplorable conditions at the old Grockett school. Petitioners push new school near Garramora and West Commerce and a small addition to Crockett. NEEd for bonds stressed by parent groups citing 651 pupils, eight rooms, 24 teachers and half day sessions. Continued on Page 6 Col 3.
Reuters dispatch from Constantinople states a large fire caused enormous damage to the port of Roilosto on the European shore of the Sea of Marmora, about eight miles west of Constantinople, destroying a substantial portion of the harbor facilities.
Will Trapper of 820 Monterey street reported to police that $22 was stolen from under his pillow Tuesday night while he stood, with two suspects being bell.
British labor leader Ramsey MacDonald conferred with King George and accepted the monarchs invitation to form a cabinet. Labor for the second time takes control of the English government.
In Austin the Texas House debated impeaching J T Robison, commissioner of the general land office, with Grady Woodruff urging resignation within 24 hours. Gilbert sought delay, Tillotson moved to table, and Woodruff produced a May 27 letter from Commissioner Stobis about a property-holder endorsing a check tied to the revaluation fund.
Labour leader MacDonald accepted King George V invitation to form a new cabinet at Windsor after Prime Minister Baldwin resigned. The announcement came as MacDonald and aides traveled from London, with the king ill and escorted by his equerry. This marks MacDonalds second time forming a government for Labour.
Governor Moody postponed announcing whether to commute the death sentence of John M. McKenzie, the San Antonio slayer, as appeals and appeals continued. McKenzie has been twice reprieved while supporters press for clemency and a full review of the case.
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