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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1928
Page
1
A fragmented commentary imagines aliens and cavemen at a Zeppelin landing near Lakehurst. It muses on entertainment, patriotism, and future all metal airships, praising Senator Bingham and speculating on air freight, naval implications, and potential threats to monuments if a big dirigible flew overhead.
Forecast shows temperatures near 84 degrees with some readings around 82. Light to moderate northerly winds persist. The Panhandle may see clear conditions tonight and Thursday with cooler air in the mix and a chance of variable winds.
International News Service reports from San Quentin Prison that Willian Edward Hickman, condemned for murder, issues a farewell letter denying violence but professing repentance. He claims his crimes were a supreme experiment and laments education and belief as he faces execution. He also discusses his views on science and personal guilt.
SAN QUENTIN Cal Oct 17 William Edward Hickman sen tenced to die Friday for the kidnap killing of Marion Walker is transferred from his cell to the death chamber as prison routine. Warden Malaban declined to convene a board of physicians to assure the youth's sanity and Governor Young said the decision reduces Hickman's chances for reprieve.
Becky Rogers, a former co-ed at a state university, appeared in the Court of Criminal Appeals in Sta Lin on Wednesday with three judges hearing a case tied to a year-old bott tle courtroom dispute. A Gary recommendation and penitentiary questions frame the proceedings as page 7 column 4 continues.
Governor Al Smith declared victory in the border states Tennessee Kentucky Missouri and Oklahoma as he traveled eastward. He spoke with confidence that no doubt remained about Missouri’s electoral votes and asserted strong support from readers. The correspondent notes Smith’s optimism after rural Missouri stops en route to Innis.
Turbulent session in San Antonio as Southwestern Bell Telephone faces a city hearing over increased rates. Special master Trevlyn Toshe, attorney J. Clauson, revenue expert A B Scott, and witness Snell argued the company’s valuation methods and toll-building assets. The city questioned the San Antonio office value of 1 78 07 and the allocations for commissions, engineering, and general expenses.
Admiral Moffett announced plans to build two giant US Navy airships larger than the Graf Zeppelin. Each craft will have a gas capacity of 8,500,000 cubic feet and will be constructed to expand American airship power.
The first real cool spell since the season began hit San Antonio in the early hours of Wednesday and is expected to linger for several days. Meteorologist J. T. Denehoe of the U S Weather Bureau cites clear skies and light to moderate northerly winds expected Thursday. The coldest reading noted was 57 degrees at a station, with Mule Shoe in the Panhandle reporting 13 degrees as the state low. Heavy rains were reported in Northeastern Texas.
Italy reports Michele Vella Maggiore, a Communist, convicted of assassinating two Fascisti, sentenced to execution by firing squad. He is not the first condemned in Italy since 1800, but the method mirrors wartime treason and military offender practices.
Mercer Pa October 17 graves of veteran soldiers from the Revolutionary War have been found by the Gen Hugh Mercer chapter DAR in Mercer county. Three graves lie in Ball cemetery Fairview township and one in each of Greenville Stephenian and Salem cemeteries. All will be marked with proper ceremonies.
In northwest South Australia native clashes with settlers escalate after the murder of prospector William Brookes. Seventeen natives killed in a cone fight as tribesmen wield boomerangs with deadly effect, recalling early American frontier conflicts.
English aviator Commander H C MacDonald prepared to fly from Newfoundland to England in a small 26 foot wingspan aircraft. He arrived Sept 4 with his craft and announced an October 2 takeoff, citing private funding and optimistic weather hopes as he assembled plans with mechanic Alf Williams.
Citywide drive to fund tuberculosis fight kicks off December 3 with 1023 Christmas Seals on sale. Public Health Association plans events at the municipal auditorium and posters, with George W Craze noting the effort will cover San Antonio and Bexar County. Dr W C Warmer announced a committee head and a plan to raise 1800 dollars for the campaign.
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