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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1929
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane reports on political tensions and labor unity concerns with reflections on modern industry leaders and public anxiety. The piece contrasts Rockefeller’s stance with broader global unease, touching on influence and civic responsibility amid shifting power dynamics.
The article notes Hagen, an American, as the first in the annual British Open for all players, highlighting his repeated success and exceptional focus. It also touches on broader national worries about tariffs, elections, and postwar economic conditions, with reflections on Germany’s recovery, British and Irish press trends, and demographic concerns.
A bandit using a stolen car and the disguise of a slicker robbed J. F. Slater’s grocery at 418 Porter Street of $50 after asking for bread instead of oil. In a three week spree, he previously hit seven San Antonio gas stations. The same vehicle was used in the crime, with two store workers nearby as the cash drawer was emptied.
Frank Allison a tailor at 422 El Linn Street narrowly escaped injury Saturday afternoon when an explosion in the drying room blasted through a glass door. The blast, likely caused by gas from a loose jet, destroyed fifteen suits and several presses as firefighters fought the fire.
New York May 31. Ed mond Quinn, noted American sculptor famed for figures on the Kings Mountain monument, was found in critical condition after an alleged suicide attempt by poison. Police investigation records show motive tied to distress within his family. no immediate clues to financial or other troubles were found.
The Los Angeles report notes John Gilbert and his bride, Claire, marrying amid headlines and tabloid rumor. Greta Garbo on Avalon island kept to her rooms amid film set gossip as Gilbert and Claire plan a private honeymoon after completing their current project.
Mrs Leilansenberg aged 28 of 214 North Drive was fatally injured Saturday when the automobile she shared with her husband Frank Basenberg overturned near Gonzales while en route to Houston. She suffered crushing chest injuries. her husband escaped with minor injuries. The body was taken to San Antonio.
In Los Angeles on May 11, lawyers for movie cowboy Tom Miz and his brother in law Eugene T. Ford posted 19,000 in Liberty bonds to assure their court appearance on charges of conspiracy to defraud the government. The men allegedly falsified income tax returns for the past three years, seeking to hide a $75,000 shortfall.
New York May 11. Rosalinda Morini, concert singer also known as wing Otto J. Kaho, named as co respondent in a divorce suit seeking 250000. The action was returned on motion to dismiss and referred by Supreme Court to Special Session for further handling.
In Belville Texas May 11 court heard that 16 year old Annie Johnson may have fired the shot that killed herself while near rancher John S McCrabb. Witness Wilbourne testified Johnson asked him to stop seeing another girl and then moved toward McCrabb while he slept outside a dance hall. Leander Phillips and Dr W M Dodson corroborated shots heard and the fatal wound. Court adjourned to resume Monday with further state testimony.
Ricocheting bullets struck a person during a pistol match between the police target team and the Builders Exchange rifle team at the Olmos Rock quarry. An attempted injury failed to cause serious harm. Police identification expert IT. G. Vallance, from the Timber Exchange zone, was attacked on the key.
An emergency operation on Mrs Polly Tunney, wife of former boxing champion Gene Tunney, was performed on a kitchen table in Ventotinio Italy after doctors diagnosed appendix danger. Dr A W Mayer and Professor A W Meyer led the procedure while supplies were rushed from Pola. Mrs Tunney is out of danger but will need later appendix removal. no further operations expected for about six months. George Bernard Shaw attended the Tunneys during the event.
Vilma Banky, Hungarian born film star and wife of actor Rod La Rocque, achieved American citizenship after presenting her naturalization papers in federal court in Los Angeles on May 11. The ceremony marked her fifth year of residency in the United States.
A dramatic incident in a kitchen left a person saved by a stable turning into an improvised operating space. The scene centered on a life saving effort and the quick actions of a bystander. No further details are provided about identities or outcomes.
President Hoover fished for two and a half hours at a private stream on the Catontin estate near Frederick Maryland. He weighed eight trout for a total of ten pounds and returned to the White House by 7 20 p m accompanied by Mrs Manven Nay Luusan Wilbur and a Secret Service man. The trip may be his last this summer as plans for a new camp at the Rapidan River Shenandoah Valley in Virginia are to be completed and he is expected to go there Friday evening remaining until Monday morning.
More than 500 of about 600 San Mat en High School students protested the dismissal of George Reed, assistant athletic coach, and the resignation of football coach Ames Spaiding. They paraded the streets with banners until police escorted them home.
Amatillo Texas May 11 15 Til Who T Apmilton a famed jurist faced murder charges in the killing of Tom Walton. A jury of 300 men was summoned for the trial while Mrs Nom kon sat through the hearing. Tinnillon denied any motive and prepared to seek habeas corpus. Walton was slain during a visit to Tinnillon's office and his mother learned of a secret marriage involving his daughter Theresa.
POWESMOUTH Ti May 11 Lieut. Col. James Kennard Tracy United States Marine Corps commanding officer of the naval prison at the navy yard here died today at naval hospital. He was born in Pennsylvania in 1
A 21 year old man, Joby Sinojeso of 1944 A Mentany street, was found with a four inch knife like gash on his side. He was picked up by police on Center aren Saturd ay and rushed to Green Memorial hospital for treatment.
Faculty tensions erupt at Des Moines university as Dr. Shields and Miss Redman face dismissal. Trustees back Shields amid student protests including riots, with classes disrupted and windows smashed. Modernist clashes with fundamentalists continue as board delays action and contemplates reinstatement decisions.
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