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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1929
Page
1
A young educated girl, 18, flew an airplane to her death at 2000 feet. She left a farewell note misquoting phrases and asked what she would find in death. The article quotes about fate, war, cannibalism and includes references to Hoover and various thinkers as part of a longer continuation.
The bulletin records a cold spell with freezing temperatures expected Wednesday night and Thursday. Winds from the north and west bring lower highs, with scattered precipitation varying by city, including rain and possible snow flurries in higher elevations.
Fraüa Alexander Zubkoff 38 once princess Victoria Von Prusuia sister to the former Kaiser and grandchild of Queen Victoria died in her modest Here residence from a lung infection after a brief illness. Her husband Alexander Zubkoff a 34 year old former adventurer was served with divorce papers. She had renounced her royal rights upon marriage in 1927. Attending death included her sister Marguerite Princess Von Tosse and her husband Prince Frederick Charter and their newborn son Christal and Rivard. The article notes ongoing poverty and social discontent surrounding her later years and mentions a tax repayment matter. Continued on Page 12. Col ]
New York stock market opened with widespread selling and lower prices. Activity was heavy with several blocks of large shares changing hands in early minutes.
An engineer named Harry J. Weacott and his firm are bidding to design a new trans-oceanic airliner. The concept envisions a craft carrying about 100 passengers with a crew of one, as plans progress across bidding phases.
A Gulf Refining gasoline station near the Waaingas district was robbed early this morning. The hijacker entered through the back door and forced a clerk to lie down while $13 was taken from the cash register. The clerk identified Marion Leior as the station attendant.
The Fourth Court of Civil Appeals reversed a ruling on a San Antonio gas station ordinance. It held the city may require permits for stations in residential areas if the city commission acts reasonably and non arbitrarily. Thompson sought mandamus to force a permit. Wright denied it. The decision could affect municipalities statewide.
Governor Moody urged Texas adopt a statewide bond plan to finish the highway system, with state highway commission authority to close gaps. He argued funds should come from traffic through a constitutional amendment and voter approval. He noted Texas long has 120000 miles of roads and urged rapid construction via local cooperation.
Federal investigators from Washington, D C pursue the shooting death of Capt Charles Stevens in San Antonio. Prohibition officials seize records tied to a gang led by Tan Sophia, while a state grand jury weighs indictments and potential charges.
Stricken figure Dawes W. Good, secretary of War, underwent treatment following an acute illness. Officials report a rapid decline and imply a fatal attack led to medical intervention and transfer.
War Secretary Fut underwent a distinqule operation for yngrenous perforating apycrilh itis at Walter Reed Hospital. The operation lasted over an hour and his condition was described as extremely serious. Surgeons reported the pelvis factor made the procedure dangerous but he was later said to be in better condition. The White House disclosed the news after consultation with Walter Reed Army Hospital officials. Secretary Good, aged two, had not been in good health recently.
A French airplane crash near Sardinia prompted an Italian steamer to rescue the scattered crew. The incident occurred near Marselles and involved a naval evacuation as damaged craft and survivors were brought aboard for safety.
A brisk cold front swept across Texas from Amarillo to Corpus Christi, dropping temperatures and bringing snow and rain. Reports showed temps near 53 in the coast area, while Amarillo and Lampasas saw near freezing conditions. the system produced strong north winds and power flashes in spots.
A forecast from Jarbee of the Weather Bureau warns of colder conditions across West and North Texas. San Antonio, Dallas, and surrounding areas may see temperatures fall to the upper teens to low thirties with strong north winds Wednesday night into Thursday morning. Farther northwest valley areas could plunge into the teens.
A weather alert was issued for the Texas coast warning of storms and heavy seas. Forecasters reported rising winds and tides with temperatures noted in the high teens and low twenties as a cold front approaches.
Fragmentary notes describe an unsettled weather pattern in Kansas with mentions of early snowfall and a shifting forecast. Limited legible words point to a meteorological update and potential travel impacts as a cold front moves through.
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