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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1929
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane discusses tensions between modern machines and human writing, noting shifting power between technology and language. The piece hints at pressure on writers and echoes concerns about automated text influencing public discourse.
Fragmented OCR quotes outline Herbert Hoover as President promising to uphold the Constitution and law, praising civilizational progress and defense, with references to Vice President, cabinet picks, and anticipated policies. The text mixes misspellings and unclear lines but centers on Hoover’s inaugural themes and governance expectations.
The Senate confirms eight new Hoover cabinet picks as President Hoover begins his first full executive day. Senator Watson moves to proceed to confirmation in executive session, while Treasury and Labor heads Morton and Davis hold over from prior administrations.
Laredo dispatch states Monterey was reportedly captured by Bebel forces. Details are unclear due to garbled text but authorities cite ongoing operations near Villa Aldana and Nueva. The report names Avila and Chichinin among those involved, with trapping and military activity continuing in the region.
Dallas report notes nine months remaining and about 109000 dollars to finish the Confederate memorial sculpture at Stone Mountain Georgia. Sculptor Augustus Lukeinin asserts progress is strong and that compression of the project will continue. Lateman denies any offeror or sensor involvement in completing the work.
In Jacksonville Virginia the Clyde Water Mohawk bound from New York went aground after entering the St John river inlet. The vessel carried about 260 passengers though the crew reported no danger to the ship or those aboard.
A misspelled forecast note predicts rising temperatures and warmer Wednesday. Light to moderate east and southeast winds shift to northerly along the coast. Overnight lows may climb, with warmer daytime highs expected across regions mentioned, though coastal breezes persist.
Thousands attend the Second Atul International Exposition and Livestock Show as a Bexar county Jersey herd wins lite ribbon over Wilcow county. The judged stock included bulls, cows, and heifers from Larimeale farms. Officials report strong out-of-town attendance with 10,000 visitors on Monday and a motorcade of visiting business men and media.
In Washington the Hoover administration maintains its arms export policy toward Mexico. Licenses for shipments to the Mexican government remain issued by the State Department and military officials while no request from Mexico City prompted a change. The White House indicated no new changes to the embargo status despite the evolving Mexican revolution.
Weather outlook from J H Jarbeo Co. predicts fair and warmer conditions for the next few weeks. The thermometer should stay above 60 degrees tonight and rise to springtime highs by Wednesday.
Report from the annual exhibition of the Society of Independent Artists in New York describing a riot of color. The scene features varied prints and arrangements, with emphasis on bold canvases and avant garde works attracting diverse visitors and critics.
Elihu Root spoke with French Foreign Minister Briand on the World Court statutes. The talks centered on two formulas prepared by Burn Minister Brinms for American access to the World Court, based on an agreement.
Four men with papers implying ties to the Arnold Rothstein gang were arrested in New York as about to ship five packages valued at one million dollars at street prices. Officials seized the contraband and prepared to relay it to buyers in Kentucky, California, Missouri and Texas.
Two men robbed the Proctor and Gamble plant in St Louis today and escaped in a pitomobile with a $9000 payroll. Police investigate the bold daylight theft as a major city crime.
A fire at 2181 South Prean street engulfed a garage and caused extensive damage to surrounding areas. Firemen stopped the spread to a shed while reporting losses over $1000. An army dispatch to Villa Aldama and Monterey taken by rebels are noted in the same colophon.
Mrs A A Simon of 292 resent spent reports a theft to police on Wednesday. A wedding ring valued at a Cron Hite: bung was stolen, with unclear details and suspects not identified.
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