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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1929
Page
1
A rattled review of the Hoover era argues against perpetual prosperity and critiques credit, gold standards, and bank power. It notes gold’s shrinking role in backing credit, references Pope Pius XII style education debates, and reports King George’s Windsor return amid public loyalty events. It comments on leadership responsibility and the allure of ruling without accountability.
A Texas legislative committee reported serious irregularities in the land tax refund fund supervised by Land Commissioner Robison. They found gifts and refunds questionable and urged an attorney general investigation to pursue accurate accounting and recovery of misused sums. The case sparked partisan debate and calls for policy reform.
Meteorologist J. WT Jarhov notes rain chances for San Antonio but cites a steady temperature. A cool night is forecast for Friday with a high around 44 degrees.
Galveston May 16 customs inspectors and coast guards arrested two men as they tried to unload a water-boat catch of rum valued about $1000 near a draw bridge. One man nearly drowned during the attempt.
Becky Defense and State prepare for a new trial of Lecca Bradley Rogers, charged with bank robbery, following judge Fudge McDeters announcement that venue change will be granted. A transfer of the case to a Belife jury is anticipated today.
Mrs. Tunney, recovering from intestinal tumor surgery, walked a few steps with her husband’s help. She resumed sitting up and briefly used a lounge chair as doctors deem relapse unlikely, though two weeks of rest remains advised.
Fragmentary weather notes indicate mostly cloudy skies with showers expected in some areas and variable winds. Temperatures rise tonight into Thursday with warmer conditions inland and on the coasts, while several cities across the map are listed with cloudy and shower chances and mild to moderate winds.
City mayor Chambers announces firm opposition to annexing the suburb Alamo Heights to San Antonio. He cites debt, cost of paving, and nonpermanent improvements, arguing the suburb’s expansion would burden taxpayers and raise city expenses while the nature of the improvements may not be lasting.
Reported aboard the Zeppelin voyage to America are aboard passengers lacking basic fare yet the ship carries about 8000 pounds of provisions. Crew prepared salmon and hoist menus with bananas, peanuts, peas and assorted fruits for the journey while the female cargo staff manage supplies.
The Graf Zeppelin, on a transatlantic voyage, passed over Spain on March 2. The route traced from Entente coast to the Rhone valley and toward Nimes, with Mary Tierce of New York aboard as the sole woman passenger. Commander Dr. Bluge Eckener's path suggested a Gulf of Gibraltar crossing in the next leg.
John Elncks, a Yale hotel porter, was at liberty on bond after an attack follows a writ of Nakeas orgs Mudge W, Andersen in the event district court on Wednesday afternoon.
Cleveland Ohio May 16. Reported opening of a fire door and a blast allowed a deadly gas to fill a basement at the Cleveland building. Investigators cite an open or blown door as a contributing factor. steam and furnace heat may have sparked the blaze. Authorities advance theories while risks of further death loom.
Emergency measures activated after a major disaster in Cleveland. Chief officials ordered the purging of hospitals and clinics to eliminate a looming threat. Medical staff instructed to adopt new handling methods while authorities coordinate evacuation and containment efforts.
Patrolman Lindsay fired at a fleeing Mexican suspect during a pursuit. The man died later at Green hospital after being struck by a bullet. Police said the officer discharged four shots, wounding the victim as he tried to escape. The officer posted a $18,000 bond on murder charges and was released pending trial. Bail was set as authorities identified the deceased and continued investigations into the incident.
The defendant says the Jones law harmed him as he faced sentencing in a federal court. He received nine days in Leavenworth for suspicion and transportation of liquor. Officers arrested Weed in Pimimull County on March 27, finding 489 quarts of tequila and two pints of whiskey in his possession. The case was tried before a jury.
Dewhurst and six others appeared at the federal building in Austin as the grand jury probes the November 14 district congressional race. Indictments linked to alleged election irregularities were issued against several defendants, while others, including Covington and county officials, were present in the corridor during proceedings.
A prison break attempt in Wichita led to the death of one person and two others shot. Authorities reported a violent incident as inmates tried to escape, with firefights and a chaotic scene at the facility. No further details on suspects or motive were immediately available.
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