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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1929
Page
6
Coffeyville Kansas. Montgomery County District Court will be without women jurors in 1930. Mayor Harry Lang reportedly forgot to add the names of women when compiling the jury list from tax rolls. He is said to oppose women juries.
The article discusses opposition to a farm relief bounty, arguing it enriches middlemen more than farmers and citing a large 200 million dollar figure in a broader tax context. It mentions Lloyd George era policies and political stakes while noting a violent Texas incident involving Mrs Stallworth and Mrs Morrison, ending with a police-ready deduction on juries.
GONZALES Texas Mos 15 M I Qualls county's esteemed citizen once treasurer and Confederate veteran marked his 103rd birthday at his Gonzales home. He received scores of visitors and gifts including telegrams from friends and relatives, as the local chapter presented flowers and reconhecimento.
Yoakum citizens interested in dairy industry promotion purchase 21 Jersey milk cows. Returned from Fioresville, Texas with the herd for the Yoakum area as advocated by the chamber of commerce. No comprehensive educational notices published daily in the classified page.
The Graf Zeppelin departure for the United States was fixed for a specific date and time, with adjustments urged by Commander Clarke to reach Lakehurst by noon. Weather conditions were quiet and favorable.
After three would be stowaways were found aboard the Zeppelin, officials announced a rule that any person found aboard after it leaves its hangar will be draped overboard and subject to arrest. Parachutes will be attached to boats for those forced off.
A hospital disaster described as a bromine gas release from X ray film storage caused multiple deaths and hospital evacuations. Oxygen tanks were rushed to aid victims as a witness recounted the choking brown gas spreading through the semi fireproof building.
Witnesses recount the night of the January incident at a dance when a gun fired. Wilbourne testifies he heard a gasp and felt a pulse as the victim collapsed. Cross examinations focus on timing, movements, and identification of suspects near the body. Deputy Shelton recalls details of the scene and arrest.
The article lists proposed additions including a theater building in San Pedro park a recreation hall at Woodlawn lake and a new wing of JW memorial museum. It also reports election results with Paul Steffen Phil Wright Mubiala W723 and Frank Buahiow among top vote getters while Henry Kager trails.
In Arkunann federal court here, a defendant pleaded guilty to a postal law violation charge. The case stems from an alleged escape attempt involving three individuals and a Miller County incident.
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