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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1929

Page

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Lone Eagle Endangered 15 in Air by Wind

Cleveland report details the Lindbergh flight scare as a Ford transport with 127 aboard neared the ground. Pilot Hamlusler faced a surprise high speed ghost aircraft, forcing an emergency descent and prompting officials to clear the air.

Wapfens Lindbergh Frank O'Beirne FL Ne Rivette Hace Sam Tay- Tor Stout Airlines Detroit Taylor Bewath T'aslor Prompty

Actress Lupe Velez shocked by Florida nervous breakdown rumor

Hollywood Aug 21 Lupe Velez expressed disbelief at a Florida report claiming she suffered a nervous breakdown. She joked about Mark Twain’s death rumor quip and asserted her health remains strong despite the wild tale.

Universal Service Hollywood Lupe Velez Todas Perhop Ale Florida Mark Twain Marvous

Texan Shot At Zeppelin Hole Found In Graf Zeppelin

A bullet hole, likely days old, was found in a Graf Zeppelin fabric chamber as the air ship prepared to depart for Germany. Chief W. Hraner believed the hole occurred during the transcontinental flight from Los Angeles, but it does not threaten navigability.

Lakemarst X.J Graf Zeppelin Germany Mats W. Hraner Texas Los Anglezes

Graf Cleared of Stonanys

In Lakemunst New Jersey Aug 81 two Philadelphia youths James Wilson 47 and Tendolph Powers 16 were found near a Graf Zeppelin hangar as it was prepared for a flight to Windriehshafen. Police questioned them after memory loss but they recalled wanting to travel to Germany and admitted seeking the Zeppelin as a quick route.

Lakemunst N. 3 Windriehshafen Toms River James Wilson Tendolph Powers Philadelphia Tobn Darnbacher Luttehilf Zeppelin Company Germany

Estate of 10000 Left to Widow in McDonald Will

The will of W. G. McDonald, who died August 24 at Alascosa, leaves an estate of 430000 to his widow Hedwig McDonald. She is named co executrix without bond, probate filing noted by County Clerk Jack St. Shirke.

Hedwig McDonald W. G. McDonald Alascosa

Avert Air Crashes Controls Production Halt Warned

H. D. Rogers, secretary and director, warns that the Jae Ben Lievre Aircraft Co will implement safety control measures to prevent student fliers from bypassing mechanisms and freeing toward the controls, as part of a new safety directive.

Elari

Graf Zeppelin May Take Southern Atlantic Route

Commander Ernst Lehmann, leader of the Graf Zeppelin, postponed takeoff at Larehurst New Jersey due to an 18 mile per hour erogewind. Weather indicates the airship may sail the southern route over the Azores toward Friedrichshafen, with position updates every four hours. Lehmann says dirigibles will aid scouting in war and envisions a world round trip possible without stops.

Larehurst N. J Navel Germany Ernst Lehmann Graf Zeppelin Azores Friedrichshafen Great Circle Enner Fortieth mid-Atlantic Graf Trance Spain Allington Oval United States Navy America Lehmann

White House bathed as President fishes at camp

Washington Aug 31 The absence of President Hoover from the White House for the longest period since his inauguration was used by caretakers to clean the mansion. Fire hoses swept dust and dirt from the building as Hoover fished at a Virginia camp yesterday and will not return until Tuesday.

Washington, D.C INS Hoover White House White Howe

Record Heat Hits Los Angeles August Peak

In Los Angeles August 31 94 degrees set a new August heat record at 12:30 PM marking the hottest day in 52 years. The month ends tonight and the city recalls the season’s extreme warmth with earlier highs noted in Pasadena reaching 107 on June 19.

Dy Universal Service Ups Angeles Pasadena United States Lan Haigilts

Record attempt eyed by Mossman and Bele pilots

Russell Mossman and F Bele aim to break a endurance record tonight in a long flight from St Louis. The note left by the pilots said they can hold the plane aloft for 48 hours or more, with 221 hours needed to tie the existing Robin record and 222 hours to set a new mark. The goal is to surpass the Robin’s 48 hour threshold and establish a fresh record aboard the ale 200 hours flight.

Russell Mossman F. Bele

Czar's Daughter Disappears Again in New York

New York report says Princess Anastasia alias Miss Anne Jennings has been incognito for weeks with new clues locating her at No 9 East Levins first street. Attorney F Dudley Kobler and J T Robison Jr provide updates while Robison recovers from pneumonia in New London Connecticut.

Czar New York Calvereal Serer Mme Tchaikowsky Anastasia Russia Anne F. Dudley Kobler Inieczar

Coast Skyscraper Bids Opened Next Tuesday in Corpus Christi

Bids for the construction of a new professional building skyscraper on Chaparral Street in Corpus Christi will be opened next Tuesday. The project is to be spearheaded by local realtor OL G. Sherman, with plans noted as to be completed by a specified developer, amid contract details and awaited pricing.

Helmoane to Die in Electric Chair for Cisco Bank Robbery

Eastland Texas Aug 31 CNS Henry Helm jailed after holding up a Cisco bank and later deemed sane by a Huntsville prison jury. He faces execution September 6 as witnesses from both sides testified, with his calm reaction contrasting a mother’s hysteria and a fainting spectator when verdict was delivered.

Eastland Texas CNS Jenry Helm Cisco Hawn Huntsville Ennty Helms Rabber'a FB. White, Scienist H. F. Whiteside Human Mind Helmy

Bail Granted in Burglary Case for D C Nelson

D C Nelson aged 45 of 1015 Comal atrect was released on 300 dollar bond after a habeas corpus hearing in Ninety fourth District Court. He faces justice court charges for L F Bolts with an attempted burglary of a home at 1102 North Brazos Street owned by St Pena.

D.C. Nelson Comal Atrect Ninety-fourth District Justice Court L. F. Bolts St. , Pena North Brazos Street

Mother Gets Life for Burning Baby

Emma Valati, 19, convicted by a mixed jury in Los Angeles of burning her nine month old son in a stroller last month. She faces life imprisonment. the infant died in San Quentin prison terms cited.

Los Angels Ist Emma Valati Mather Dominic Sano Quentin

Americans Lease Sonora Oil Land Near Juarez

Juarez Mes August 31 More than 200000 acres in this section have been leased to American oil interests within the last ten days. Geologists were making a survey of the tract.

Sonora Carver Seerice Juarez Mes Makire Trarte

Miner Mortgages Police D06 For $70

A terse note records a mortgage involving E. A. Reeven as owner and J. F. Krano for seventy dollars. The text references a pedlans description and a Saturday event, with a medical or police context implied by the fragment.

MINER Mortense E. A. Reeven J. F. Krano

Bigamous fear as Mexico may annul Morelos divorces

Paris dispatch quotes Eugene Filteau of Arturo Del Toro on a Mexico City report that all divorces granted in Morelos could be dissolved after an American embassy complaint. He warns more than 10,000 Americans could be affected by a retroactive ruling.

Paris Morelux Mexico Today Eugene Filteau Parks Arturo del Toro Sonora Gat-T Interne Gonal Diepatch Mexico City Moreton Tyne Morelos

Arrest Strikers to Avert Rioting in North Carolina

Marion North Carolina August 31 state troopers on guard to prevent fresh trouble continued the wholesale arrest of attacking employees of the Clifford Manufacturing company near here in connection with rioting late yesterday. More than sixty suspects have been taken into custody while warrants have been issued for the arrest of 148 others.

Marion N. C Cliefield Mauufacturing Company

Henequen Crop to Register Shortage in Merida

Merida Mexico reports the Henequen Growers' association forecasts a crop shortage of 160000 bales this year. The harvest is expected to reach about 600000 bales despite a drought that persisted into March.

Merida Mex Mar

Ten Million Sought for Mexico Rural School Budget

A committee has recommended boosting the next year budget by ten million dollars to improve rural school facilities. The proposal follows a study of local educational facilities and is intended to enhance resources for rural students and communities.

Valve. Nal Menico Grey Aug

Excomedian Hins Released From Al Section

In Los Angeles on August 3, St John is freed again after judge Charles Duniel sentences him to remain in county jail unless he provides yard support and other conditions. The chaotic report notes impose ongoing confinement and oversight as part of the ruling.

Universal Secviow Los Angeles

Fierce Druge Tribesmen Awaiting Call on Palestine Front

London reports a Bedouin warrior group massing along Palestine frontiers awaiting a signal to strike Tal Non-Mostems as British troops rush to the eastern border with armored cars tanks and aircraft. The Courageous has reinforced the fleet and additional transport planes stand by while reports claim Arabs killed near Malta and Safed massacre details emerge amid growing extremity of the conflict.

London Uins Thousania Aoldest Palestine Tal non-Mostems Courageous Holy Land Malta Admiralty

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