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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1929
Page
1
A column by Arthur Brisbane discusses aviation feats and the potential impact of 600 planes in war and peace. It surveys the Lindbergh era lessons, modern flight capabilities, and the strategic implications of mass airpower.
The report highlights secret British efforts to improve aircraft cockpits protecting pilots from cold noise and fumes, claiming a superior, secretively equipped fighting plane. Swedish aviators are praised, with rumors of forthcoming round-the-world flights. Also mentioned are record altitude attempts by Verigne and talks of future transatlantic flights.
San Antonio residents report discovering silk worm cocoons on leaves near 422 Eade Avenue. Mrs Seiler and her daughter found four cocoons and opened one to reveal a soft thread and a worm inside. Local observers speculate the cocoons indicate potential silk industry growth in the area.
The San Antonio forecast predicts showers and cloudy skies this weekend with temperatures near 70 Saturday night and highs around 86 Sunday. Light to moderate southerly winds accompany the unsettled conditions as moisture increases.
A scrambled weather note predicts Sunday morning clouds with a chance of thunder and showers. Temperatures are expected to rise late day with moderate southerly winds. Saturday looks partly cloudy with a northward shift in the fanhandla region.
Three masked bandits in a battered car robbed the Medina bank, grabbing about $200 after ordering the clerk to open the register. An accomplice pistol misfired at a victim's feet as deputies and sheriffs pursued the getaway car toward San Antonio Garlands. Police search continues for the suspects as witnesses describe the scene at the toll gate and the attempted shooting.
In Aurora WL a legislative inquiry into the shooting of Mrs Lillian De King neared an end as witnesses testified that material facts were not brought out at the grand jury proceeding. The prospect of reopening the grand jury probe loomed as the inquiry continued.
Prince Gravely, 10, from Paris, shot himself after a quarrel with his Duke father and mother over a love match with a girl at school. Howard De Tatlerrans, Arine De Singin and Ane Gould suffered injures. surgeons operated as physicians fought to save the bullet wound in the boy’s ling and pleuring.
Alan Hoover son of the President will fail to graduate with his class at Stanford this year. He lost months from classes while with his family during the campaign and travels, and will make up the tests later by request.
Marion Talley of Kansas City and the Metropolitan Opera will retire from the stage to farm 640 acres near Colby Kansas in the wheat belt. She describes a wheat square home and plans to stock cattle poultry and horses while continuing music studies and honoring a phonograph contract.
Ghobsiack Texas May 25 The second venire panel was drawn today for the trial of Lloyd Davidson charged with murdering his father and stepmother Mr and Mrs W T Davidson and setting their home near Mexia on fire The prior panel of 62 was exhausted without selecting a juror and court recessed to call the new venire today.
Temple League of Temple Beth El directors plan a morning business meeting at the Community center on Helkufip and West Ashby place at 31 o'clock Sindar morning, per president Sidney Terko witz.
Miss Virginia Willys daughter of an Ohio automobile manufacturer marries Ladis Lanvend de Aguitte of Buenos Aires on May 26 in a landmark social union reflecting transcontinental ties between the motor industry and South America.
The Fort Worth monoplane completed its 20th hour in the air, refueled twice, with pilots Robbins and Kelly approaching the Question Mark record of 40 hours 13 minutes. The craft remains aloft near the field, aiming to surpass the world endurance and long-distance marks set by prior aircraft, while awaiting official confirmation upon landing.
A mother of two died after mistaking household cleaning fluid for medicine and drinking it. Her husband Alfred, a relative, and a neighbor rushed her to hospital. she died en route. The bottle, bought two days earlier for a son’s injury, was found among the medicines.
Galveston and Del Rio competed for the Elks convention session as Fenton of Fike near the close of the installation of officers. Hi Paso, serving as president, led the program with other officers elected.
The body of Raymond Husa, 28, a foreman in the district, was recovered from flood waters. He is the only known local victim in the area. Weather bureau forecasts continued heavy rains and rising waters in the days ahead.
New York May 25 Gar rett Putnam Serviss 74 a widely read author of scientific articles died in an Inglewood New Jersey hospital just after meningitis He was a prolific writer for the New York Sun in 1907 and authored articles and books on astronomy travel and history
Washington reports that Paraguay and Bolivia have agreed to repatriate 35 Paraguayan prisoners taken in December hostilities. The move follows ongoing diplomatic talks and aims to ease tensions between the two nations.
In Lumberton North Carolina on May 25 Dick Norment a ten year old pitcher with one arm and one leg amazed as he pitched a no hit game defeating Rowland High School 6 to 0. Earlier he had helped defeat Clarkson High School. Norment, whose arm and leg were amputated years ago after a train accident, is described as a remarkable athlete with hopes of baseball success.
In a White House talk with President Hoover, Henry Ford urged that prohibition be enforced rather than modified. He told reporters that Prohibition is here to stay and should be strictly enforced, adding he does not believe the public desires any change.
The Shrine jamboree remains on for Saturday at Canye Alam ar, announced by Hd Mabrito, general chairman of the entertainment committee. Rain had raised concerns among Shriners. workers, led by Bobby Thiras and assistants, have prepared the camp grounds and feast bar for the event.
Denver May 25. Five bands from schools with over 600 students qualified for the Class A national high school championship. Names of the five finalist bands were not announced.
In Ronmraux France on May 25 two sailors aboard the French liner Houssilon leapt through a porthole into the Gironde river to escape a blaze and were rescued afterward.
New Orleans May 25 cotton opened steady with January at 19.40 cents naked and March at 8.00 cents asked. May 18. Me, July 16.000, October 18.40 cents and December 15.49. Market details reflect steady start and varied futures prices for multiple contract months.
A bleacher collapse at Ogden School on Twentyeth Street injures 20, with two seriously hurt. Officials order thorough inspection of school grandstands and tighter construction controls. Dozens treated for injuries as emergency crews respond and ambulances queue. Authorities note light material and dry rot as possible causes.
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