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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1929
Page
6
Professor Nicholas Woyleb, an artist based in New Ark, describes Tibetan tribes recognizing him as a god after years of travel in India, Tibet and Mongolia. He spoke with the Associated Press on his return to civilization.
Thirty six young Americans including 18 boys stood on the West Point plain as Old Glory lifted over the United States Military Academy Cadets. They are regional champions of the yearly flag contest run by the United States Flag Association and have traveled from Philadelphia to visit historic American shrines. The patriotic pilgrimage began last Sunday and continues through New England landmarks.
Chicago reports a $5 wage increase announced by the Pullman company fueling a patriotic trip. Cadets from West Point and a group of girls journey through Boston Plymouth and Lexington touring theaters and cities. Chaperones include Mrs Douphperty of Washington and others from Boston Syracuse Milwaukee and San Francisco. Col James A Mose and William F Seals among attendees.
Police sought an escaped Bon Antello State hospital inmate believed to be one of two bandits after a store holdup at King Fong store 728 Nogalitos street. Victim Gonzales 41 of 223 Forest avenue died of a wound. the other bandit fled with about $62.78. The driver left the curb, then fled north on Furnish avenue after a gunfight. One suspect was later linked to earlier robberies and a hospital escape.
Bryan TexasJune 6 Bob Silver faced trial for his life for the second time charged with robbery with firearms in connection with a prison break at Huntsville. He originally was sentenced to death for the Majestic theater holdup in Fort Worth in which cashier Moscoe Wilson was killed. Gov Dan Moody commuted Silver s sentence to 19 years after a confederate took blame. Prisoners were moved under special protection as Huntsville officials and county officers coordinated with Austin officials and the governor s office.
Toyle, chief clerk in the city street department, was presented with a diamond ring by the Order of Eagles on Wednesday night as the retiring Eagle president. Guy Cade delivered the presentation speech.
Flood prevention department moved from city hall basement to street department fourth floor on Thursday. San Antonio Child Protective and Humane Society headquarters also moved to the basement.
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