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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1929
Page
1
A fragment notes a railway payroll incident involving bus driver Titus Terry who did not stop to pick up a second bandit until prodded in the back by the one already on the bus. Details are unclear in the damaged text.
A 1939 column discusses enforcement difficulties of Prohibition with reports of killings and incidents involving agents. It also cites University of Chicago president Tibbetts on teaching thinking, and briefly mentions Miss Goldarbeiter, Miss Universe contenders, and Miss Universe pageant notes with references to page 7.
June 48 in Austin. The Alamo Purebee bill, introduced by Representative Preston Ty Anderson of San Antonio, won 78 votes in committee with a 4 to 17 favorable report. Amended to cut appropriations from 1,000,000 to 250,000, it funds only the Alamo block fronting Alamo Plaza for acquisition. The plan describes property along a line from the southeast corner to nearby city property and a fire station, with adjustments to the route and boundaries. Anderson says passage will ease securing funding and timing.
A Amarillo judge requests a venue change in the murder proceedings involving J. Hamilton charged with shooting his son in law Tom Walton. The incident occurred at the opening of Sin Lrind, prompting shouted confrontations tied to a secret marriage involving Walton’s daughter.
Yoakum reports that Yoakum grown tomatoes, prize crop, were sent to President Hoover after telegrams from Senators Morits Sheppard and Tom Connally stated the top tomatoes had been received but not presented. The Yoakum chamber of commerce conveyed the gesture and President Hoover expressed appreciation.
In Austin on June 13, the house committee on revenue and taxation deferred action on the income tax bill until next Wednesday. The delay does not preclude passage this session as leaders continue discussions. The move shifts the timing of a vote though does not decide the bill’s fate.
Forecast for Antonin Thursday shows light variable winds, partly cloudy skies, and a high near 12 degrees. Lows around 72 expected, with Antonian morning near 7 and Wednesday peak near 107 recorded in San Angela.
A 10 passenger Pan American Airways plane crashed and burned shortly after takeoff from Havana in the morning. The Associated Press reported no deaths yet, with several passengers injured. Details on the crash and passenger conditions were scarce.
South Texans travel to Wichita Falls June 13 to 15 for the Texas Press Association golden jubilee. A group of 26 South Texas Press members will gather for meetings and events, including a breakfast with the Gunter Karl at the Majestic Theater on their return.
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John Sterling Fraser, San Antonio poundmaster, found guilty of killing Dr. Daniel A Tyler by an air collision. Jury in Ninety-fourth District court deliberated over two days and granted a suspended two-year sentence. Prosecution and defense disputed the verdict and potential leniency. Witnesses testified to prior alleged advances and the defendant’s long police service.
Abandonment complaints alleging wife or child desertion were filed under the new law that took effect at midnight Wednesday, making such acts a felony and penitentiary offense. The first case charges willful desertion of Pedra Aleman before Justin of Piper L. Bolts. another complaint alleges child abandonment against Clausia Guerreee before the Teacr J. BF, Onion.
Old Orchard Maine June reports a French plane flying near the coast about 40 miles offshore while continuing toward Paris. The sighting, amid rain, prompted no safety fears and was tracked eastward as witnesses noted the Yellow Bird and accompanying Free French flyers.
Cadet Troup and Cadet Wood were among six pilots in a thrust air formation when their planes collided above clouds near Well Felt Tiursiing. Troup died. Wood escaped by parachute. Others were injured as the six craft broke formation during a pre graduation training flight from Prooks field. Wood is from Liehiand Springs. Troup hailed from Tulam.
Miami Calif June 13 Officials of Pan American announced a plane crash near Santiago de Cuba today killed radio operator John M. Griffin and severely injured others. The Pan American crew escaped before the fire destroyed the craft and the crash prompted rescue efforts. The disaster occurred about one mile west of the Cuban port city as the airliner attempted an emergency descent after an unspecified fault.
June 14 at Slate Penitentiary Hustleville six inmates cringed as a death watch began for Wells inmate of cell No 5. The plot centers on a potential second reprieve from Governor Dan Molby to stay the execution scheduled between midnight and dawn. Wells was convicted of the murder of J A Mitchell of Coleman in a gas station incident. Continued on page 6.
A bank payroll from the National Bank of Commerce was hijacked Thursday morning by two men who rode the same bus from Main Plaza. They posed as passengers to halt the bus at South Laredo and Berit Streets, forcing the driver to surrender the payroll funds. The bold robbery occurred as the bus neared South Voredo Street, with one robber firing a pistol at the driver. Titus Terry, the bus servant, opened the door to admit a passenger when another man stepped forward to threaten the driver. The men fled with about $25,000 in payroll money. The incident is reported to continue on Page 7.
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