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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1929
Page
20
General John J. Pershing visits graves at the Aisne Marne American cemetery in France on Memorial Day. He participated in special services at the graves of soldiers he once commanded in battle.
An urgent move sees San Antonio education leaders pushing a school bond of 4.25 million dollars amid strong taxpayer pressure. The petition, reviewed by Chicago attorneys, outlines bond specifics, names signatories, and awaits word fromChicago authorities on Wednesday. A citizens committee forms to back the 4200000 bond plan.
Brussels reports Charles Prine was fined 100 francs for not voting in the Belgium provincial election. The notice appeared at polling places early in the morning and the man left for a country shortly after the event was observed.
Forecaster J Taehoe, a meteorologist, says San Antonio will reach about 95 as heat lingers this week. Expect light southerly winds and dry conditions with little chance of rain in the next 48 hours.
AMARBIAO June 10. The Fl Vaso Herald the Lubbock Avalanche Journal and the El Paso Times today announced they are under common ownership by the Linisay Nan Publishing Company, former operator of the Amarillo papers, and Gene Howe and Wilbur Haws, former owners of the Amarillo publications.
Senator Wagner of New York invited President to deliver an address at the annual gathering of newly naturalized Americans in New York City. The event takes place on Independence Day near City Hall.
The text presents a garbled weather memo mentioning temperatures and clouds. It references Monday night conditions and a west wind with light to moderate intensity. Several names and phrases appear misspelled, making precise details unclear.
June 10 report from Huntsville Texas details preparations for the June 19 execution of Harry J Leahy and notes others on death row. The piece describes the electric chair apparatus, the expected moments of fear for McKenzie and Leahy, and the fate awaiting Ophelia Heerera Elores and two other condemned inmates in a grim corridor of the penitentiary.
Princeton barber Honore in Princeton New Jersey says he has cashed over 100000 dollars in student checks each year for 36 years. He notes only two Princeton students ever passed a bad check to him, underscoring trust in campus financial integrity.
Jury selection from a venire of 150 men starts just before Monday in Ninety-fourth District Court for the trial of Joby Sterling Frazar San Antonio policeman indicted for murder in the death of chiropractor Daniel A Tyler On the porch of the Bragar home on Eady Avenue October 19 1928 Frazar has posted 31000 bond since the incident Special prosecutors oppose Tyler aiding the DA Inquiries suggest testimony before Judge W W McCross may begin Tuesday
In Honston on June 10 officers report three white girls aged 14 to 17 were forced by three white youths to a deserted road south of the town. The assailants used a weapon at the time of the abduction and the girls were assaulted. The victims were returning home from church when seized.
Floyd W. Douglas, 20, died at Parkland hospital after gunshot wounds suffered Saturday. Rena Terry, 34, a farmer, surrendered to the district attorney's department in connection with the shooting incident.
Police were alerted to locate Bertha Rodriguez and Ophelia Choverila who have been missing from their home at 170 Charlton Street since 4 o clock Sunday night. Authorities urged anyone with information to contact the local precinct immediately.
A New York report describes two Gypsies who swindled Mrs. Sonia Martinez out of 2000 dollars by claiming they could cure her ill daughter. The bank draft was hidden, and police were alerted after the crime.
The Department of Agriculture reports spring conditions show winter wheat at 70 percent of normal on June 1. The total indicated crop stands at about 622,148,000 bushels, reflecting the season's overall yield strength and regional variations.
Baltimore publisher Vaniear Jack, en route from London to Tokio, crashed today while attempting to land at Catentta airdrome in Calcutta. He and his party were not injured.
A man received facial and hand burns while extinguishing a blaze in his automobile at 125 East Waeillawn. The injuries were not serious. The car suffered about $10 in damage as reported.
The Vatican issues a new fundamental law in twenty one articles. It reorganizes legislative executive and judicial powers under the Pontine Cuil framework, outlining central church governance and authority.
Hoover will deliver a brief address and lay the cornerstone for the new Department of Commerce building. The ceremony will mark the formal start of construction and symbolize government investment in trade and industry.
Alfred Voight of 1882 West Poploe Atreot petitions the city to test and refund tax money. The request concerns S56,40 whitey be pot ne el OD property and disputes ownership.
In Glendales Tone 10 district Charles M Itatnmaler known as Rainmaker aided Honduran farmers by producing four tales of rain for a group facing drought. He arrived home with Monduras money, typically fetching about $1000 for rain-reduction efforts.
The Abrenberg plane en route to the United States faced uncertain plans as weather reports from Reykjavik and Julianhaab suggested possible resumption to Greenland. Reports indicated the aircraft was flying west of Greenland with bad weather delaying progress.
Self confessed wife killer Mrs Rea Rab Jen formerly of Quanah Texas began serving a life sentence at San Quentin Prison California She admitted giving Carroll Stablen a veteran poisoned coffee at a dance in Tuttleton California After entering the gates Jen said she would be a model prisoner and not discouraged
Three Thillas residents die when a large sedan runs off an embankment five miles south of Dallas Durant Oklahoma June 10. The dead are Tom L England 38 an employee of City National Bank Harry Gump 32 and his son Hy Ay Gump 67.
A plane crash in Elyria, Ohio, left two men dead and a third seriously wounded. George Muneke, 20, was killed on impact, pilot Carl Vanidegveer, 93, died at the clinic, and Thiet ard Cink, 21, of Cleveland, remained dying as doctors treated him.
Federal prohibition officer Andrews tried to arrest a Mexican man at Cameron Street for alleged whiskey violations. The Mexican attacked and knocked the gun away, and Andrews was beaten as a crowd formed. Detective Hopking and officers arrived to disperse the mob, with Andrews badly bleeding but alive. Charges filed against the Mexican suspect remain undisclosed.
Berlin welcomed Ahmed Fuad Pasha and his suite from Genoa with formal gestures. German officials including Minister to Egypt Flerr Schrer and officers were present. Chancellor Stträge and cabinet members attended the arrival at the railroad station as President von Hindenburg and Prussian leaders extended formal greetings.
Oklahoma City reports a tragic death of a ten-year-old girl during an outing. The accident involved a shotgun wound, and authorities indicate the incident occurred while the child was with a local family. Investigators are reviewing the circumstances and potential negligent sources.
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