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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1931
Page
2
May 27 report from MAPTUD notes exiled king Alfonso in France facing charges. Prof August Piccard planned to reach new heights in a sealed balloon hall at Augsburg Germany. Piccard is pictured beside the hall with aide Charles Kipper, in pirate attire.
Liett. Col. Aired E. Mason of the veterinary corps has reported to the Second division at Fort Sam Houston. He is detailed as corps area veterinarian and assistant to the corps area surgeon, serving with the Eighth Corps area.
The Prince of Wales visited Southampton to inspect the Canadian Pacific liner Empress of Britain before its maiden voyage to Canada. He gave a parting salute from the air as the ship sailed, then piloted one of the newer sea planes over the Empress as it turned homeward.
Only a Few Days Before June 1st. Have you found the place you want to rent Now in a good time to start looking take a look in Light Classified Ads rental columns. Apartments rooms houses furnished and unfurnished are swied conveniently for quick selection.
The article details charges of official negligence linked to the 1823 suppression of a revolt led by General Don Miguel Primo de Rivera. It notes responsibility for subsequent seizing of seats and mentions Captain Garcia Fernandes and German Gaian’s alleged complicity. It also cites possible government moves over church property amid a peseta decline and border efforts to curb contraband.
Continuance of the agricultural department of the St. Tanis south western Cotton Belt railroad was announced last night by Mr. Kibboo vice president in charge of public stations. The department employed five men for telegraph and other work.
Tillie Maria Alicia, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jen io EL Tazanc, was formally admitted into the Catholic faith in a ceremony at San Fernando cathedral. Archbishop Arthur J. Drossaerts officiated with Rev. J Mf. Preciedo assisting as rector. The sacrament of communion followed, marking her entry into the church.
At London on May 27 under Sir Hubert Wilkins the crew aboard the trans-Arctic ship Nactilus worked feverishly to ready for departure from Ansorion. The port buzzed with activity as the group eyed a dramatic start toward the Nordic Pole and the Berlin regime’s disruptions.
The four year old Junior Yanks drill group will compete for a new loving cup awarded to the best drilled troupe. Col. B. T. Moore, commander, presented the cup on Wednesday. The drill contest is set for 3 o clock Saturday afternoon at Leith.
Court of Criminal Appeal in May denied a new trial for Aiondwin, convicted of murdering Jooxd Ellinet in Sulphur Byrines after a quarrel over A hoy. He remains sentenced for the Elotes murder, with appeals planned to the United States Supreme Court on grounds of national rights.
The Fourth Court of Vive A In affirmed a district court decision allowing a farm irrigation water hauling operation to use tracks without paying licenses. The appellate court held that implements of husbandry are not to be taxed and granted a temporary injunction restraining authorities from arresting or pursuing the trucks.
The Navy Department awarded contracts for 40 warplanes and several engines totaling about 42 million dollars to a contractor, marking a major expansion of naval air power. The deal involves multiple propulsion units and equipment to bolster aviation capacity.
An article describes the German built giant air bag balloon ascent by Piccard and Kinget, suspended due to unfavorable winds. It details the craft’s dimensions, hydrogen capacity, oxygen supply, and planned ascent to study the stratosphere, cosmic rays, and human travel in thin air with onboard instruments.
The record ascent reached 43108 feet on June 4 1940 by Java t Apollo Soueck U 8 M in a three hour ten minute flight. He reported ambient temperature around -W degrees after landing. The prior record stood at 41100 feet set by German aviator Willie Xeneghpfern in May 1929.
An OCR fragment lists dates and times for various activities with unclear names. It mentions May 28, a 3:20 pm time, and references days labeled Wednesday and Thursday with partial numbers and titles. The unreadable text prevents clear identification of events, places, or participants.
General DeWitt arrives in San Antonio for a two day inspection tour of Army posts including Fort Sam Houston and the Highth Corps area depot. He later visits Camp Normoyle Duncan Beachy and Kelly fields before departing for Merced California after a luncheon at the Anthony Hotel.
Fragmentary text describes plans involving seadromes and a proposed Atlantic route to Europe. Mentions Washington and Armstrong, unclear governance, and possible references to a constitutional framework. Contains many garbled terms and uncertain details.
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