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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1929
Page
1
The column discusses Mellon era doubts about enforcing prohibition and its failed impact on crime in New York City. It notes Swiss cantons voting against nationwide bans and contrasts European temperance norms. A California prisoner story about newspaper clippings used as contraband is touched on, with a brief continuation note.
Days ahead bring Tuesday and Wednesday with mostly cloudy skies and mild to warm highs near 88 across the region. West and central areas show light to moderate winds with scattered cloud cover, while temperatures remain comfortable through midweek before cooling slightly.
A murky report from a Texas area describes a death beneath a railroad bridge linked to Archibald Bickle and Childe Dickie. Police pursue leads after a suspect fled a blind alley, with deputies in San Antonio returning from a three day probe amid confusion over suspects and motives.
Testimony from Refugio sheriff Ira Heard and others describes the years old Anne Johnson’s death, alleged to be by McGrabb. Witnesses recount blood, gunshot sounds, and location near a Beeville dance hall amid the ongoing trial.
Anne Nichols lost her $3,000,000 suit seeking damages for alleged interference with her film project. The case centered on claims that the Natworld Metwers corporation and individuals improperly restricted the production of The Colin and Kellys, with Nichols seeking $80,000 in damages.
Forecaster J T Jahon of the weather bureau says conditions will stay cloudy with highs around 83 and a low near 70. Skies partially cloudy with a 0.98 inch rainfall total reported across several stations including San Marcos and Brownsville. small amounts noted in other locales.
A grand jury in the Thirty-seventh District court returned thirty indictments and five noble bills Tuesday morning to Judge W. A. Anderson. Maria Jones and two nephews are charged in a complaint with the murder of Jesus Gaecin, who was killed in April. Indictments were also returned against Antonio and Manon Duares, the nephews, in connection with the case.
Washington May 14 Senate Indian affairs committee chair Win alor announced plans for an intensive investigation into how the Government treats Indians in seven western states. The move signals a broad inquiry expected to examine policy practices and federal actions affecting tribal communities.
Hoover appoints Maj. Gen. Maxon M. Patrick retired former head of the Army Air Corps to the District of Columbia Public Utilities Commission, Washington, D.C. May.
WAGUE May 14. Charles Hughes, American jurist, has taken his seat on the world court at The Hague after months of formalities. The appointment follows a unanimous recommendation and marks a significant step in international law leadership.
A sprawling Texas and national news collage outlines a fatal shooting blamed on a sleepwalking incident, a bank robbery trial disruption, a violent arrest history, and a grand jury probe into 1927 election irregularities. Names include Olivia Mendoza, Ben Mendoza, Afra Rebecca, Bradley Rogers, and Judge Jeffrey Jong, with references to Brownsville and Plainview justice matters.
Theater producer Hammerstein and Mrs. Marothy Monchorat Joendsan of Melbourne Australia wed in New York today. The ceremony united the prominent New York theater figure with an Australian partner in a quiet civil service setting.
Corpus Christi reports that seven story Nueces hotel facade damaged by a gas explosion in a drug store. Firemen believe gas leaked from a pipe and collected in the wall on the lower floor, workmen relining the facade and repairs underway.
Reports from Pine tepa Oaxaca describe intense earthquakes causing widespread damage. Residents fled homes as dwellings collapsed or suffered severe harm, with injuries or fatalities feared amid scattered fires and warning sirens across the region.
With 34 booths counted and 37 of 73 precincts reporting, Mayor C My Chambers leads challengers Mrs DP Carter and T W Crabtree in a mass turnout as official returns hint at a historic citywide victory. Hark McCormick, campaign manager, predicts a new record despite incomplete results.
Dou Mendoza of Morales Street fired on an intruder outside his window early Tuesday morning. His sister Olivia, walking in her sleep, was wounded in the right shoulder and rushed to Santa Rosa hospital for treatment.
Galveston hosts the forty eighth annual Texas Bankers convention with 100 to 2000 delegates expected over three days. Key event features include interambing aps and the annual address by We Ae Williams of San Antonio, president of the organization.
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