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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1929
Page
1
A sprawling mixed-article summary covers Prohibition politics including Midwest referendums and enforcement, plus British India air service from London to Karachi. It notes US senators pushing financial controls, critiques Hoover era policy, and hints at looming market panic. Also referenced is Hubert Wilkins planned Arctic submarine expedition and a light commentary on drink laws, punishment, and public sentiment.
In Texas a murder trial ends day with jurors unable to reach a verdict after nine hours of deliberation in the case of Wilson Wade Wallace, accused of killing Rev. Rowat Wallace. The widow testifies for the slain preacher's memory while the defendant's wife admits intimacy with the minister. Court notes the punishment for malice aforethought could be two to five years with possible suspension.
A reflective excerpt attributed to Coolidge discusses ambition and duty. He recalls early doubts about presidential fitness, notes the impulse of convention to nominate, and reflects on leadership after Harding's illness. The piece frames hard work as key to achievement and cautions against self aggrandizement in public life.
In Aurora Wisconsin a Catholic priest at St Joseph's church tried to calm a seething crowd gathered for the funeral of Mrs. Lillian Deking following a prohibition raid killing. The service drew about ten thousand in the streets and church area as crowd control and prayer framed the somber event.
Mrs. Mianche Kelley of San Antonio and three others die when a plane bound for San Antonio crashes near Beaumont California. George Nico of Los Angeles and Telberl Everett of Los Angeles pilot the craft. Mrs. Kelley had warned her husband against flying and had not planned to join him.
A Fokker monoplane of Blanchard Airlines crashed into Mount San Gorgonia near Banning California in heavy fog. Three passengers and pilots died burning, with bodies identified as George Nico an airline official en route to By Tago T. J. Kelley broker Commodore hotel Los Angeles en route to San invents to visit his wife L Burke retired capitalist Tex ane. Delbert Myeritt Houston pilot Los Angeles also among the deceased.
Frances St. John Smith, a Smith College girl, was identified after a lengthy hunt following her disappearance. Dental work linked her to an heiress, with the body found in the Connecticut River near Springfield, Massachusetts, after months of search.
New York officials confirm the body of Frayed Bilol Saint, a 28 year old Smith College student last seen January 44 1938, was recovered from the Connecticut River near Springfield Massachusetts. An autopsy ruled death accidental drowning.
Mrs. Stone awoke as a mysterious strangler gripped her throat and fled after reaching an unlatched window. Detective Captain Aubrey was informed as other occupants roused to assist during the assault in a residence near a wine dow. The assailant’s identity remains unknown.
In Mildge county Judge Calhoun delayed final decree in the Goren Crittin case as Griffin seeks a permanent injunction to stop the secretary of state from issuing a certificate of election. The court ruled the county commissioners erred in discarding returns without full scrutiny. Griffin claims an expected majority victory and Ney plans an appeal after exceptions noted by counsel.
Washington March 30 report on Texas races in Hidalgo and Bexar counties finds thousands of votes bought and ballots altered in Hidalgo. Investigation charges carelessness in San Antonio clerk’s office and suggests changes to official returns between judges and canvassing. No conclusion in McCloskey-Wurzbach race. Garner cleared after scrutiny. Nationwide calls for sweeping probes and possible prosecutions loom.
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