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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1929
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane Cepyigbe reports on a sensational case involving a trial divorce and a bold claim about mass cigarette production. The piece notes a controversial scientific assertion and references the Blar Company in connection with the dispute.
A local newspaper page blends science notes with whimsical musings on infinity. It cites Mount Wilson’s 100 inch reflector spotting three nebulae approaching Earth, one racing 4900 miles per second, and discusses light distortion, Einstein’s curved space, and imaginary universal boundaries. The piece tangent to marriage, smoking, and a cow in a rural tale, then cites Mexico Catholic church reforms approved by the pope, and ends with Illinois bankers opposing branch banks.
Tyler Texas June 22 Governor Dan Manitz sign a legislature resolution condemning Dresilent and Mrs Herbert Loover for a White House social function. The governor indicated he would sign, noting he had not read the resolution. The Texas legislature warned they could override if he refused, with limited days left before adjournment to act.
The American Prevention of Labor cables an invitation to J Marigny MacDonald, British premier, to be its guest at a testimonial dinner during his contemplated U S visit. They request his early acceptance and say the levitation will be deeply appreciated.
Paris reports Henry Lapauie's collection of Ingres paintings and drawings sold by auction today for a total of 125000 dollars. The day’s top price was 28000 dollars for the Portrait of Madame Ingres.
In Oklahoma, Ann Tivington sues Franklin Narding, a 62 year old millionaire oil burner magnate, alleging breach of promise. The case, renamed Manny, is expected to unfold further after Misa Tivingston’s first courtroom testimony as both sides question witnesses.
Columbus June 22 Authorities reveal Dr James Snook ex professor at Ohio State lured and killed college girl with hammer and knife then mutilated body to hide crime He allegedly drugged several co eds and used his faculty image to seduce victims while shifting passions among others He showed little remorse saying he was ready to face the music.
In Boston a severe electrical storm struck a campsite of the Seventh Day Adventists. Mrs Roy Turner, 27, was instantly killed when lightning ran from a tent pole to a nearby steel structure as three planes were wrecked and two damaged at East Boston airport.
A court sanity hearing for John M. Dele McKenzie will begin Monday with a panel of psychiatrists and officials from San Antonio Huntsville and Austin. Names include Dr Hiram A Phillips Dr L Moody Dr W J Johnson and others. Subpoenas issued for guards and prison personnel to testify alongside medical experts to observe McKenzie before the trial opening.
Berlin report notes a provocative article by Anita Loss, author of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, questioning male predilections. She argues many men marry out of duty rather than pleasure, citing fears of average brunette charm in a satirical take on popular attitudes toward beauty.
London dispatch reports Major Franco Captain Gal saga Reis de Aldo and Sergeant-mechanic Mailoriaga believed landed at Punta Del Gada harbor on San Miguel Island after a late Saturday arrival. No definite confirmation reached London due to isolation and broken telegraph lines.
Santa Ana California June 22 Real estate broker L McClure 60 of Long Beach charged with murdering Myrtle Wood 40 began to crack under questioning by county officials admitting his prior alibi was a tissue of lies He now says robbers had nothing to do with the affair and the bullet wounds in his own head were self inflicted with intent to commit death.
CHICAGO June 23 Officials of two major studios plan a $150 million motion picture merger. One side will be swallowed by Paramount, the other by the Hadia Corporation of America. A secret conference with officials is under way to conclude the deal before next Monday.
A church state accord in Mexico follows the appointment of Bishop Pascual Diaz of Tabasco as primate after the late Archbishop Morny Del Rio. President Portes Gil and Gen. Plutarco Calles express satisfaction as Church and state seek religious and moral reconstruction amid shifting Indian influence. (Continued on Page 10, Col. 2.)
Washington DC June 22 Harry F Sinclair will be released early from his 60 day sentence and serve six months for contempt of court concurrently with his current term. Justice Sustica Walter T McCay signed commitment papers confirming the plan and set the run as concurrent, bringing Sinclair out by December 22.
In California near San Francisco on June 21 bandits aboard a Southern Pacific train bound for Stockton held passengers at gunpoint. They wounded engineer J. H. Daenes of Oakland, looted six sacks of registered mail worth 720000, and fled in a waiting car before blowing up the vehicle to cover their escape. An ensuing chase involved another car driven by a woman, with authorities still pursuing.
LAREDO June 22 Judge James O Luby 83 president of the Pioneer Freighters association of Texas and a longtime pioneer, lay gravely ill at a local hospital after collapsing in his car while en route from San Diego to San Antonio with his daughter Miss Adelaide Luby. He has been known to three generations as a lawyer and soldier and supporters hold hope for recovery.
J J Day aged 57 a prominent Dallas financier and president of Citizens National Trust and Savings Bank and Citizens National corporation died suddenly at his beach house near here. He previously ran a business in Dallas and was visiting California when he passed away today.
In North Bergen New Jersey on Palisade Avenue a man identified as Lindy, nicknamed the famous colonel of the clouds, evades law enforcement after a traffic detour incident. Patrolman William Raker reports the suspect avoided arrest and fled the scene as cameras captured the moment.
A former highwayman, Cla in G. C. MrDaniel, killed his wife Mrs J McDaniel with a double edged knife at a gas station on Zarramora street and Frederick dure road. He then stabbed himself in the chest and died minutes later at Robert B Green hospital. Mrs McDaniel died on arrival. witnesses and police described a sudden struggle before the attack. The incident follows a history of prior charges and a separate murder allegation against him.
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