Call for School Election Gains Broad Confidence
Citizens express strong belief in the school board and the undisputed need for funding. The speaker urges that now is the moment to call for an election to support school needs and continued progress.
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1929
Page
1
Chicago’s ambitious lakefront plans face a changing city
A chaotic, OCR styled report details Chicago’s waterfront development with vast towers, railroad veins, and public parks. It notes the riverfront expansion along the lake, street cars, and bathing beaches as part of a bold, ongoing urban reimagining. The piece intertwines this with a violent homicide, describing a shooting that killed a man and wounded another.
Macdonald Looms a Premier Leader in Britain’s Election
In Britain’s general election, Macdonald, head of the Labour party, appears set to become prime minister. He faces disarmament debates and potential U S debt terms, with questions posed by the International News Service. The story notes possible war entitlements and mentions Geneva discussions led by Lawrence Gibson.
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Wondor
Troy
Hiory
Rangmy Macdonald
Dahar
Tingland
Tarrinlional
United States
Ceneen
Belgium
Trugh Gibson
Tritia Army of Occupation
Germany
Maevionatd
Ine
Aestions Atl
Geneva
Sol Repulsed in Efforts to Smile on San Antonio
Weather outlook from J. T. Jarbor indicates continued cool, unsettled conditions for Friday night and Saturday with light showers likely. General rainfall persisted across the state, though San Antonio and surrounding areas reported modest totals and cooler temperatures ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sol
San Antonio
J. T. Jarbor
Weather Bureau
Weather Outlook With Windy Temptations
Fragmented report notes tonight will see mild, cooling temperatures with moderate easterly winds. Saturday into Sunday brings a chance of showers in the southern portion as a front moves through. East Texas shows mix of sun and clouds with cooler high temperatures. West Texas expects generally dry, breezy conditions with cooler nights.
Flood Ravages Houston Area as Tynehborg Submerges Town
May 31 dispatches describe Houston hit by what officials called the worst flood in city history. Timbers and Bayous flood streets and homes, paralyze the central water plant, and threaten a water famine. Residents flee rising waters as dams overflow and convicts are moved to higher ground.
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Houston
Texas
Tynehborg
Stoneton
Timnlobayou
Rui
Walters
Bray
Nagaseth
Henstennis
Lratos
Bees Halt Traffic On Viaduct In Kansas City
Bees swarmed a Tenth street viaduct causing an hour long traffic halt in Kansas City. Fire hose efforts subdued the swarm and bystanders secured the insects in a wooden keg after a barrel beat. Readers note unclear details about the involved parties and timing.
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Kansas City
Kan
Tenth Street
Sturtura Ventures Nome Mators
Protest Over City Payroll Slash Hits Inspections
Opposition rose Friday to the city budget’s planned 10 percent payroll cut, challenging the dismissal of two inspectors in the municipal building and electrical departments. W A White and J C Applewhite were among those protested, with a committee from local trades and unions asserting the cuts would cripple inspection work. Officials offered no firm promises, noting possible further reductions may occur before the economy program ends.
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W. A. White
J.C. Applewhite
San Antonio
Wright
Henry DeHart
W. Williams
William Graham
Triunos
Col Gen Dispute Triggers Army Court Martial At Governors Island
Washington reports a major army controversy over meals in the Second Corps staff mess led to Col. Berkeley Anocha facing a court martial for insubordination next week at Governors Island, after a row with Maj. Gen. Hanson Bly. The dispute links to earlier upheaval over Col. Stephen Fuqua’s promotion, though officials say the mess issue precipitated the latest action and other details remain classified.
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Berkley Anocha
Second Corpy
New York
Ares
Hanson Bly
Tony
Knocks ‘Sill
Governor's Island
General Bly
Stephen O. Fuquao
Infantes
War Department
Fagan
Lerriie
Nemy
Senate
Washington
Methodists Pay Final Tributes to SMU Founder
Southern Methodism bowed its head to Dr. Robert Hyr Hyer first president of Southern Methodist University died in Dallas on Wednesday Funeral services were set for Wigan Park Methodist Church with officiants Rishon J M Moore Dr J T Allan and SMU President Charles C Selecman Hyer a former Southwestern University Georgetown president emeritus and noted scientist resigned SMU presidency in 1920
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Dallas
Southern Methodism
Robert 8. Hyer
Southern Methodist University
Wigan Park Methodist Church
Rishon
J. M. Moore
J.T. Allan
Charles C. Selecman
Hyer
Southwestern University
Georgetown
King George Ill Makes Progress Report
A Windsor Castle bulletin reports King George III had a fair night. An abscess formed under an old scar on the right chest and is draining. The king’s general condition remains good, though he will stay in bed but can transmit public business.
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London
UPI
Windsor Castle
George
Wuenrey Lir
Martyn
Stanley Hewett
Dawson
Tenn
Tilden Wins Uphill Tennis Duel in Paris Quarters
In Paris on May 8, Tilden defeated Baron H J de Morpurgo in the Preach championship quarters after dropping the first two sets. Final scores were 11-9, 11-30, 6-1, 6-2, 3-? with Tilden overcoming the early deficit to advance.
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Tilden
Paris
Baron H. J. de Morpurgo
Italy
Bain Nominated to River Board by President
President nominates Col. Sarvia J. Bain of the Army Engineers to join the Mississippi River Commission, advancing to a key post amid U.S. river management plans announced in Washington.
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River Board
Washington, D. C
Flonvee Todas Nem
Tapul
Col
Sarvia J. Bain
The
Army Engineers
Chambers backs school bond plan in San Antonio
Mayor C M Chambers pledged city admin support for a bond issue "of sufficient size to care for the schools for many years to come" to the San Antonio school board on March 18. The statement followed J G Hornberger's push for a $4,260,000 bond in a Round Table luncheon, with Mrs Hornberger speaking by invitation.
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School Board In
San Antonio
C. M. Chambers
J. G. Hornberger
Mayor backs school bond in letter to Mr Hornberger
Excerpts from a mayoral letter urging a bond issue of over 2.5 million dollars to fund schools for years to come were read at a Thursday luncheon by Mr Hornberger who criticized a group he called city bosses opposing the plan. The mayor stated the people have confidence in the school board and now is the time to call for an election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hornberger
San Antonio
Mayor Chambers Signals City Support in Week Statement
Public statement by Mayor Chambers this week indicated city administration backing on an unspecified issue. The comment, noted as continued on page 10, column 4, suggests ongoing coverage and possible policy implications for the city government.
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Chambers
Ecarlier
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