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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1929
Page
1
A compact feature by Arthur Briabane Gei9ay discusses Mellon quotes attributed to Franklin and Gen Wacd in a column titled Woman's Commonsense. The piece references an aged figure and deportation themes, reflecting Klug Features tym style.
The text drafts a commission on law enforcement led by President Hoover era figures and ADA Ada Ja Comstock, then veers into a collage of economic and political quotes. It mentions Sears Roebuck plans in autos, Benjamin Franklin wisdom on resignation, and a focus on the immigrant Elisa Valerio as a possible descendant tale. The prose wanders through imagined outcomes, Italian family stories, papal lineage, and vague political shifts with no clear single event.
A scrambled weather bulletin shows warmer trend today across the west and central areas with light to moderate easterly winds. Cloud cover varies by region with some locations seeing clear skies while others report cloudy conditions and coastal variability.
Mrs Teosi A Sykes was restrained from removing a minor child from Texas in a temporary restraining order. Judge Charles Matthews set a hearing in the Fifty fifth District Court to decide if the order becomes permanent. The filing argued the child was in Sykes custody during divorce proceedings and that removal to Michigan would violate prior custody terms.
WASEDINGTON May 22 figures from the treasury indicate the government will spend about 3.9 billion to operate for the year ending June 30. The report notes the total cost and outlines funding expectations amid fiscal scrutiny.
In Chicago on May 22 two men, Frank Barta and John Kirplex, allegedly confronted a barber with a demand for $200. The barber alerted officers, who set a trap and arrested the two men as they seized a package from its hiding place. Police recovered the contraband and detained the suspects for questioning.
ALGIBRA Mkeria May 22 UP Four persons drowned today when a commercial hydroplane sank after crashing near Marseilles. The captain, his wife, and three crew members were aboard. one named Ringer remained afloat and was rescued by lifeguards.
The trial of Lonis Pruitt opened for the death of T. Dalrymple on April 30. Witnesses described a truck driven by Lette as seen near the scene. The proceedings began with WS Anderson presiding as a thirty-seven year old document examiner testified.
The question of ownership of money in the Ninety case was taken up before Special Judge Chartes. The money was turned over to the court by Lamar Souligeon after the estate failed to respond to charges against Walter Fardlin and Mon Arden, who allegedly received the funds in a fraudulent rent. Attorneys for Antenna Hamlin claimed designments for the money, which had been taken from Aboution and Arden after a prior stock-well claim.
CEICAGU May 22 1941 Police detective Joseph Hullivan, a veteran of the bureau under Commissioner DeWitt Stes ins, was found murdered while probing the death of a fellow sleuth Tony, linked to a kidnaping case. Sullivan had been assigned to investigate a REMay at Myetn involving extortionists demanding $10,000 for freeing Philip Tumenthal, a wealthy former bootlegger.
Fort Worth aims for a new world record in sustained flight as Noggy Robbins and Jin Keefy push the hybrid silver craft toward the halfway point. The seventh refueling went smoothly at 6:20 am, with the pair continuing their approach as the mission stretches toward a 152 hour target. Obstacles include motor failures, forced landings, and potential midair collision, with parachutes secured for safety.
Mass 22. UPI reports a tri motor airliner carrying mail and 11 aboard crashed near Elko Nevada after left engine failed causing a wing fire. Chief Pilot Mugh Barker steered a controlled landing amid flames. all survived with no serious injuries. Cause of motor failure under investigation. Passengers praised Barker for handling the emergency.
WASECA Minn May Y Pdon Nymaster 33 Hopkind Mint confersed last night to state authors firs that he had heldls Dieh Gly amd the Tathers two children Ernest and Ita at Relgiel's farmhouse Saturday night Nymaster said he first struck the tin with a hammer and that something went wrong inside him caused him to kill Siboriy ad his son Details of the stayings were not divulged.
A small blaze aboard the United States liner Leviathan caused minor damage in a forward room. Fire teams and crew quickly controlled the fire at dockside near Forty sixth street before ships’ crews could depart for provisioning. No injuries were reported and investigators began assessing the causes.
In Chicago on May 22 a motorist's misjudgment caused a street car collision. The driver rammed into the car, damaging the vehicle and delaying service as investigators review fault and liability in the incident.
In Texarkana Arkansas May 2, five officers and two masked men robbed a local bank of between 7000 and 8000 dollars. Five men entered the building in an automobile, forced the president to the wall, and grabbed two sacks of currency before fleeing. The alarm was not raised as the robbers escaped from the scene.
A long cold spell is forecast to end as warmer weather returns midweek. Strong northeast winds ease by Thursday night as a warm front moves in. Temperatures dip to around 4 degrees overnight and may reach the mid 60s by Monday, with a brief second cooler spell possible later in the week.
Dr John William Cooper, federal commissioner at education, warns the U S faces a seventh grade literacy level risk. He says such low education threatens social and economic prosperity as voters struggle to solve problems. The expert cites concerns about national readiness and policy implications.
Tuck Swader, 68, was killed today while crossing the Patterson Southen tracks near Torrisbury. Police report a train struck him as he crossed the line in a likely pedestrian accident. Authorities continue to investigate the incident and identify any contributing factors.
County commissioners meet Wednesday morning to approve purchase of a steam shovel for excavation work in Precinct No. 1. The motion, led by Commissioner Krank, was discussed briefly before being approved.
Hour for the youth’s fate nears as Governor Moody weighs a possible second stay. Judge Carter and Rev Crum urge mercy while Sam Street and the city press await the record review. Reprieve discussions follow a March pardon, with May 28 execution nearing.
City park department debt of 52000 dollars is nearly paid. New fiscal year begins June 1, per office statement.
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