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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1929
Page
23
An obscure dispatch reports a Soviet team planning a trans Atlantic move as a sequel to their current undertaking. The piece notes the long journey to New York and references a 1000 mile team trek from Waterfall Alaska.
New York officials say a strike by 300000 gasoline and oil truck drivers is spreading disruption. Many stations report long lines and empty pumps as drivers consider a broader union action in the metropolitan area. A plant chief pilot indicated a potential transatlantic linkage under consideration.
Forbes reports America's top banker Charles Mitchell sees cautious optimism in Europe about wheat and stock markets. Rail chiefs debate shorter work weeks as Durant and Meehan named among analysts predicting market volatility. Pacific and Northwestern launch Chicago to Denver bus service signaling a shift to diversified transport amid cautious recovery. Industry leaders like Levin Hill plan leisure after long tenure, while young financiers, including Morgan and Baker, shape the next generation of Wall Street.
Alvarado officials cleared after charges of rebellion and civil administration in Vera Cruz state were dropped. Public prosecutor said the administration acted without aiding the revolt last spring, amid lingering rumors of a cane strike and unrest.
Late 1930s radio listings for KTSA official San Antonio Light station note shows and timings. Programs include Happy Harmony, L A Light near Manhts, Sirlogs, Three Dominies Mawahan, Ebony Twins, Mexican music, Keep Fit with Y M C, Studio musical program, Women's hour with Winifred Wilson, B A Light news flashes, Current Popular selections and Auction bridge lecture with weather and palce notes.
A dense OCR of a historical radio guide lists numerous stations, times, programs, and performers across outlets such as WHAL, KUCI, WABC, WEAF, and WMA. It mentions weather, music, news, and variety shows with many named programs and artists, reflecting a busy broadcast day.
Bids for the Sherman Street pumping station project were opened Monday morning and referred to City Purchasing Agent James Simpson and City Engineer E. Firs for evaluation by the commission.
Fragmentary report describes a crime in Vida Cecilla involving the theft of cash intended for a wedding. The text references a forest road and a series of names and numbers but remains garbled, with unclear dates or exact locations. Further readable details are not recoverable from the fragment.
England's giant airship R-101 returned safely to its mooring mast at Cardington this afternoon after a test flight. The craft cruised over London and other parts of southeast England during the trial.
CAHDINGTUN England Oct 14 A British airship R-101 test flight begins. Described as leviathan of the air it dwarfs Graf Zeppelin in size with 5 000 000 cubic feet capacity and 7 2 feet length. It has diesel engines 583 horsepower two decks 7280 square feet lounge dance floor and fireproof design with electric lighters for smoking areas.
In foggy conditions the Empresa of Canada ran aground at Homers Bay near Albert Head in the Juan de Fuca straits. There were 96 passengers aboard yesterday afternoon who were ferried ashore by the Steamship Otter. Damage estimated at £200,000. initial refloating attempts failed.
Funeral services for Mary A. Davis, 81, conducted by Rev. Jesse Yelvingt on Monday afternoon. He was a Missouri native who had lived in San Antonio two years. Survived by widow, two daughters Mes Ia N. Scofield and Mrs. Myrtle Neeper of Ban Antonio, and one son J. A. Davis of Wichita Falls.
Plans are reported to extend the highway under construction from Ciudad Victoria through San Luis Potosí to Guadalajara via Matamoros and Calzada Victoria. The project aims to improve regional connectivity as reported by the National Confederation.
Discussion in the chamber of deputies follows general approval of the measure. Article 2 outlines the object and application of the law, with preparation underway as the deputies debate its details.
A mob of ten kidnappers abducted Mrs. Nehrega Martinez but were thwarted when two wild dogs chased them away. Their barking alerted a policeman who arrived on the scene and captured one kidnapper.
The fragmentary text sketches cowboys, cattle ranches, and roads through Texas towns. It notes Prosser Martin selling a $1000 saddle, plans a Madison Square rodeo show, and trips to Chicago and Dallas Fair rodeo management. It mentions Willard Morer’s grazing, range conditions, and a tale of Twobig and Artesia's rise due to railroads. A parade context and a bridge dedication are hinted at.
Members of the Little Theater plan a Monday night meeting at 8 o'clock in St Mack's luncheon house to discuss the fall season. Mrs. William Heil will read a play, and Carl Glick, director, urges participation from all theater workers and historians in Kerr County.
A dance troupe of twenty dancers and a singer will tour Europe starting in December, then perform in the United States and Canada. The group plans to present native dances and songs from their homeland, aiming to showcase traditional performances on international stages.
The Army Y's night school opens November 4 under I G Williamson and Army A officials. The program runs each afternoon for six months, teaching shorthand typing filing and military forms. Courses are free for soldiers. instructors are experienced Army personnel. The Army Y and its C A plan a fundraising campaign beginning October 28 led by Youngs Cronk to sustain the work.
A man in the 700 block of El Paso Street told Corp in court that someone gave him the marijuana cigarette. Officer M. Walier arrested him for drunkenness and possessing marijuana. He faced a $25 fine for the cigarette and an additional $5 for drunkenness. Judge Dave Walsom lightheartedly offered payment options.
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