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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1929

Page

4

Youth Hears Lindy Now Paris Flight Hero Wins Praise

Arthur Schreiber the 22 year old youth who stowed away in the Atlantic monoplane Yellow Bird arrived at the Hotel Lutetia in Paris where sponsors and journalists greeted him. He praised France while revealing plans to return to his Portland family, confiding hopes for the future and advice on avoiding dangers of stowaways in transatlantic attempts.

Paris Varis Ita Old Orchard Megrus Armieno Lotti Jk Uight ‘Nnddie Swell Town Selureiber Journallas Schreiber Owvnet Am Arinepto Lotti Sr Chighty France Bebyelber U. A Portland Nmi Trivogy Bali Schreber Hue Joan Arimant Gilat Toninihied Agra Club Secor Aesolant LecFerge Ihr United States Ametica

Hero Arthur Lchreiher risks disaster aboard French plane

Arthur Lchreiher, 22, aboard a French plane, shifted weight to save three pilots, nearly causing disaster. His action highlighted the danger of imbalance in the craft and earned praise from authorities.

Arthur Lchreiher Conway

City to cut city payroll by ten percent

Mayor Chambers announced Monday morning, after a report from City Auditor Walter Tutseh, that the city must reduce its employed force by 10 percent. Departments will not rehire discharged workers, and further layoffs of civil servants are not expected, marking a cautious shift in the year’s outlook.

Musuru Walter Tutseh Chambers

Lockup Request Granted After Court Hearing

Erratic testimony traces in a city court as Tidge Watson and Cherry Zapata seek lockup relief. Eelix Moring’s statements to Officer Zapata at the MIC depot reveal strained family ties and blues. Judge rules on denial and sets fines amid unclear details.

Tidge Dave Watson Cherry Zapata Eelix Moring Iferina Zapata MIC- Depot Jett Corporation Court

Pete McKenzie death row case prevails in Texas political fight

Long account of McKenzie, condemned for Chief Street’s 1927 San Antonio killing, and Governor Moody’s repeated clemency actions. Relatives Carter visit penitentiary officials, appeals and commutations span months. Details of the pursuit, capture, and discussions surround the death sentence and prison rules.

Carter McKenzie Chief Street San Antonio Pepinc Street Laurel Street Sin Peden Avenue MeKenzie Street McKenaly MelConzie Hauke Bob Siver Tony E Silver Fort Worth Silver Moody Flouston Electric Choir Pele Maning Pete John AL Wekcozie

Industrial Reform and War Debts in Turbulent Times

A fragmented 1920s-era column discusses labor policy hints from Henry Ford, U S debt payments, and a contrast with Russia. It notes Uncle Sam paying 80 million for war debt and 8 million on bonds, while the U S borrows at 1 percent. It recounts executions in Texas and describes condemned inmates in a prison row, with notes on religious affiliations. It ends with a wartime naval armament comparison, arguing airplanes and submarines could counterbalance battleships and cruisers.

Movement to run Mayor Chambers in gubernatorial race

A plan to place Mayor M. Chambers name on the next gubernatorial ballot surfaced after a no vote on allowing political allies in a joint Harris and Bexar county meeting. Officials announced a Galveston conference with city and county leaders from several counties to discuss a regional political alliance. Commissioner Paul Ebwiter stated supporters may push Chambers at the gathering, but Chambers later denied any intent to run, saying there is much work to do in San Antonio.

M. Chambers Politter Madera Southwest Asew Harris Bexar County Galveston Friends of the San Antonio Steffler Chambers Fome

Man Spoofs Judge Then Decides to Admit Charges

Elmer McGee of 410 West Travis Street clashed with Judge Dave Watson over vagrancy charges after officers testified he posed as a gentleman of means. The judge imposed a $50 fine as McGee admitted working as a temporary manager of a West Travis paint shop and sought leniency. A Light Clerk column note mentions dressmakers offering daily services through the Drinking column.

Man Elmer McGee West Travis Street Dave Watson Metter McGre Oll Cage MeGge Jurius Wateon Tim

Apaches Enter Politics in Houston

An organization named The Apaches formed in Houston with a charter granted by state authorities. It claims 401 members and vows to help members, offer relief when jobless, and sever ties with elected members, while planning political influence in the city.

Houston Houlton Tyne 17 New York Nick

Pete Ordered Back For San Antonio Sanity Hearing

In a continued court note Pete is ordered returned to San Antonio for a sanity hearing. McKenzie remains in Bear County custody for safekeeping. The same courtroom and jury setup from the prior death penalty case applies as Pete faces a new sanity determination.

E. Ts. Harrel McKenzie San Antonio Jun Sarily Bear County Euerist Chief Street Pete Trim Sant

Probe Auto Crash Fatal to 3 Dallas Men

An inquest was ordered today to investigate an automobile crash early Saturday that killed three young men. Funeral services were held for Harold Drough, former Washington college athlete, and Dr. George Shelton Hogeboom, a Texas native, with Richard Wahle of Dallas among the injured fatally.

Toplea Kon Woroer Ac- Inn Vicams Harold Droughtod Washhuen College

Man fined for disturbing the peace in domestic dispute

Towis Markham of 124 Speed Street paid a $3 fine in Corporation court after his attempt to quiet his wife Annie Markham led to a disturbance at home. Mrs Annie Markham was fined on two counts for disturbing the peace as police testified.

Towis Markham Speed Street Corporation Court Annie Markham Tee

Briggs School to Present The Taming of the Shrew

The graduating class from Briggs School of Expression presents The Taming of the Shrew Monday night at Thames Nelson Page Junior School. A note claims a dull iced eye and a red folding box accompany the listing with unclear ad text.

Briggs School of Expression Bebinelovk Thames Nelson Page Junior School Dickey Druggtels

Air liner crashes into sea off Sussex coast

A Leviathan air liner named City of Ottawa, en route from Mandley Page to the Botte Get girl, crashed into the English Channel off Dungeness near Folkestone. Seven passengers died after the craft sank. pilot and mechanic survived with injuries. A trawler helped lift the wreckage, but trapped passengers in the engine could not be rescued. One victim was identified as A Meister believed to have lived in New York.

Folkestone Eneland Bos On Persone Pansergers Gia Grosschannel Pucks Switzerland Dungeness Sussex A. Meister Hive New York Levi Ottawa Paris Danences Mera

Abusive Language Charge Costs A Woman Ten Dollar Fine

Mrs Mary Griebsch aged 75 of 603 North Market Street faced a $10 fine in Corporation court for abusive language after a dispute over water in her yard Mrs Verdie Loung of 603 North Main Street involved Municipal court records note she had previously paid $70 in costs for the incident and Mrs Young turned off the water after Mrs Griggsheh shouted abuse on her return Judge Dave Wutton presided and imposed the $10 fine.

Mary Griebsch Verdie Corporation Court Grigbech Young

City Tax Office Names Clerks Amid Council Meeting

A city council meeting Monday morning confirmed a slate for the tax office including Apnolitmonta as top official, Mira Giingys Dani as oil office clerk, and a roster of deputies and clerks led by A. T. Stephens as chief deputy collector and U. A. slumare as chief treasurer. The appointments set terms for the next two years with incumbents listed for key fiscal posts.

Apnolitmonta Mira Giingys Dani Morune Den Villy Aésissory A. T. Stephens Feed Huntress Mattie V. Goggin Ransé U. A. Slumare Epi

Barpin and chickens reported stolen in Texas and Ashby

A barpin set with Luce finmands was reported stolen by Mrs W F Mag of 22 Est Ashby Place. Separately Mrs E W Terry of 545 Fasexatrect reported that chickens belonging to relatives in Hunter Texas have been stolen.

W. F. Mag Ashby Place E.W. Terry Hunter Texas

Son of Booth Praises His Father in Hadley Wood

In a Hadley Wood living room Captain Booth, son of Salvation Army founder Bramwell Booth, recounts his father’s private life and devotion to the Army. He recalls childhood memories, late night homecomings, and his father’s gentle guidance and pride in his work.

Booth Salvation Army Head Tadery Wood England Hadley Wood Jean Bramvwell Booth Salvation Army Wxcliffe Booth Agsd Prito Capetain Booth Father Salevation Teamsetl Bramwell York

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