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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1929
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane discusses gas warfare and a Cleveland disaster, warning that future bombings and poison gas would kill millions. He imagines a future war with massive city destruction and questions who will punish gas attackers, urging vigilance and defense reforms.
A garbled weather note describes unsettled conditions through Friday night into Saturday with no clear danger. It mentions temperatures and wind, with light precipitation in the north and rain showers likely elsewhere.
In Lake City a mob abducted and killed Max Hemes, a local grocer, after an altercation with Chief John Baker who was wounded. Mrs Romey was shot and died. James Thomes was found dead on a ditch roadside with multiple wounds. The mob’s size and identities remain undisclosed as authorities probe the episode and coroner’s inquest proceeds.
Starface AW Capone faced a courtroom setback as the jury handed down a year for carrying a pistol. The proceeding marked a highly embarrassing moment for the public figure amid legal scrutiny.
AMICAGO May 11 41 Mortph Tompkins 65 was found kneeling in the office of St. Simon's Episcopal church last night before the church safe. Beside him were tools for forcing it and a mystery as to why someone would attempt to rob the safe, according to Rev. Willian Travis.
Police investigate the death of Archie Bickle of Cleburne whose body was found beneath a railway trestle. Initial belief of accidental death changed after robbery evidence showed he was killed and left to appear as a train accident. About £40 recovered. deputy sheriffs dispatched for leads. A parallel murder of Lucio Ferreira remains unsolved with $300 stolen.
Dwight F. Davis, secretary of state in the Coolidge administration, accepted the post as governor general of the Philippines, tendered by President Hoover. International News Service learned of the acceptance, after he had delayed due to his wife's health.
Investigation into the Fourteenth district congressional election continues before a federal grand jury. On Thursday witnesses appeared, including Dave Dewhurst, a key figure in the McCloskey case. A petition from Mrs. Peter and five women seeks a broad sweep of the inquiry into alleged conspiracy.
Judge McCollum Burnett in Cronaty Court at Law No d dismissed aggravated assault charges against Policeman Turner 1 Allen in the death of Conrad W. Wilke of 316 Water street. County Attorney Lom J Newton Pridas moved to drop the case after the grand jury previously returned no murder indictment. The record notes the grand jury had considered murder before switching to aggravated assault, with Newton submitting testimony and the examining unit, but the judge ruled the proof insufficient.
Washington date May 1 The Department of Agriculture released revised estimates of the 1928 cotton crop predicting a gross weight of 14 478 000 bales. The total represents the expected yield for the season, reflecting adjustments to earlier projections.
In Syracuse on May 18 a YMCA forum chaired by Dr. Varrison and Elliott of Baden Theological Seminary discussed dancing under proper conditions and a Christian atmosphere as a contribution to society. The dialogue occurred during the annual convention of a New York state organization.
An inquest opened in Cleveland into the fire, explosions and deadly gas that maimed 323 people at the elite clinic. County Coroner A J Denese led the inquiry as doctors and hospital leaders pledged to carry on the semi philanthropic work. The disaster triggered a $800000 property loss and plans to rebuild within six weeks with Sanuel To Mather heading the rebuilding committee. Fire Chief J G Saran said authorities would remove old nervous film stock from a state insane asylum and require dealers to store such equipment with fire protections.
A recent screening of "Uncle Tom's Cabin" in Valdosta Georgia faced a protest and was barred after Confederate groups judged the event. The opposition claimed the portrayal was insulting to their supporters and disrupted public order.
French aviation officials report the Graf Zeppelin in serious peril after reporting engine trouble and damage while trying to land near Valence and later Cuers near Toulon. Dr Eckener and crew sought permission to land as authorities mobilize rescue measures along the Rhone Valley and Mediterranean coast.
AQELA Bulgaria May 17 a high church authority said the Bulgarian national church and the Roman Catholic church prevented the marriage of King Borla of Bulgaria and Princess Giovanna of Turin. The Vatican acted, making the betrothal unlikely to be announced during Bulgarian celebrations. Veduerilas.
Showers are forecast with temperatures from 70 to 88 degrees. A rainfall total of around 0.12 inches occurred in the downtown area Friday afternoon. The Thursday high reached 85 degrees with a low near 71 degrees Friday morning.
In TORGER Texas a nitroglycerin blast at a Sanford oil well injured nineteen men as a crew draped explosive into the well to cap it. Orville Wireman, an oil field firefighter, led the operation while a blaze burned since Sunday. The cap and seal attempt began today.
Representatives of the Texas and Pacific Millway company and about 4000 of its employees, who voted a strike months ago, prepared a formal report to President Hoover outlining a peace pact signed by both sides yesterday.
New Orleans May 17. The tropical radio says Spanish aviators Jimenez and Igreaias departed Guatemala City for Havana at 1 41 a m Cuba Standard time.
Scarface Al Capone and his bodyguard Frank Cline pleaded guilty to weapons charges in Philadelphia Municipal Court after a rapid indictment and brief trial. Judge Walsh sentenced them to the maximum under Pennsylvania law, with bail and a later grand jury proceeding noted, while detectives recounted the arrest and Capone’s prior sightings in Atlantic City and Chicago.
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