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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1929
Page
1
Lois Boltz, who was unable to speak for nearly two months after a fall from a car left her paralyzed, shows signs of recovery. Doctors say she will regain full ability soon in the first picture taken since she was allowed to stand.
A disjointed, era dated column with references to Allah and Arabs in Hebron, British planes, and theMount of Olives, alongside controversial remarks on gender and marriage by Arthur Brisbane. The piece includes mock quotes and a fragmented discussion threaded with sensationalized imagery and a note about continuation on Page 3.
Mira Dorothy Bella Newton, the most seriously injured of three survivors, was reported out of danger at noon Thursday after a car overturned on the Fria City road en route to a sunrise dance. Her father expressed confidence in her recovery after talks with physicians.
Lois Boitz regains mental faculties after fifty days in a coma at Daylor hospital. She spoke briefly, later remained unable to speak, and has since left the hospital to recover at 318 Labor Street under her mother Mrs G A Schmidt’s care. The family reports she can ride in a car and write short notes as she resumes familiar activities.
The 19 year old Enel Todd of 1049 Essex Street was found dead near Jourdanton on a roadside. An autopsy was performed in San Antonio at the request of Sheriff McAda to determine if poison liquor caused death. Dr J P Guynes of Jourdanton ruled heart trouble as the cause, with autopsy to confirm poisoning as a possibility. Funeral services set for 4 pm at the parental home.
WICHITA Kan Sept 5 A warrant charging possession of liquor is issued for Martin Schoenecker Sedgwick county farmer whose 20 year old wife Reginia died August 1 after inhaling fumes from liquor kept in the cellar at the Schoenecker farm She was attempting to silence Her husband who had been made unconscious from the fumes A coroner s jury had previously failed to find any blame for the death Schoenecker has suspected the liquor was kept for his own use
A Democratic maneuver to modify tariff proposals was raised in the Senate today by Senator Simmons of North Carolina a minority member of the finance committee challenging how income tax returns of corporations and other organizations would be treated under the pending tariff bill.
Los Angeles reports film eccentric CNSE AY St John and the rock pile saga continue. St John, jailed for failure to pay alimony to his first wife, appealed to the appellate court arguing Judge Charles Burnwell lacked jurisdiction. The appellate court upheld Burnwell’s ruling.
Two student officers, Lijstenants Robdart J. Dwyer and Charles G. Goodrich, stand trial for disobedience after allegedly flying low over San Antonio during night training on August 16. The incidents occurred near Nelle Field and Bushvell apartments, with charges filed and trials set at Eighth Corps Area headquarters.
The Vigilance committee met Thursday noon at the Plaza hotel to consider extension of the committee's activities. Chairman Adolf Grasso said many citizens request protection from frauds and rust and the committee will extend its field of activities.
Alfred J. Smith a 66 year old Grosse Ile letter carrier was hand cuffed by customs officers after an arrest for a federal violation. He slipped into the Detroit river and drowned while officers attempted to restrain him.
Indian hunters reported no trace of the Transcontinental Air Transport City of San Francisco after a crash claim near the Zuni reservation. Officials described confusion as Santa Fe and Transcontinental agencies wrestled with conflicting reports of the Lost liner’s wreck and casualties.
In SHICAGO a motorist named Frank Schlec was arrested after driving recklessly. His wife and children waited at home as he asked a policeman for a lighter detention. An hour later he hanged himself with a belt in a cell, while the injured girl was found to be only bruised.
The Texas hotel case resumes after summer recess with Rogers Wil and company of San Antonio representing appellants against the San Antonio Hotel Company. The dispute centers on the commission for the sale of the Gunter Hotel in San Antonio.
Report from Roswond Poin inte home says if he gains strength as in the past fortnight an operation for prostasis would be performed at the end of the month. The patient sleeps well but doctors want maximum repose.
Gen Jesse T Summers of Nacogdoches was unanimously elected commander of the United Confederate Veterans Association of Texas. Dallas was named the 1820 convention city. Summers previously commanded the first brigade of Texas.
Governor Moody announced that Rabbi Harry Cohen of Galveston has reconsidered and withdrawn his resignation from the prison board. Cohen remains in his post as the state seeks stable leadership on the board.
Governor Moody telegraphed Judge WW O Huggins of Bluuston to vet for him at the christening of the cruiser Houston in Newport News Virginia, as scheduled. The message outlines official duties and confirms attendance by the designated judge.
A special grand jury in Ninety Fourth District exonerates Shipp from all liability in the A. H. Afe Lean and Frank Wiemers holdup case while indictments concern Joe Schwarz and Lane Wilburn for robbery by asssistance with firearms. The jury, led by Special Judge W. S. Anthony, reported two drug charges against the suspects and urged a broader inquiry into political influence in prosecutions.
Oklahoma City on September 5 reports the state highway commission named a new highway engineer. The appointee, based in Fort Worth, brings federal traffic and design experience to the position.
President Hoover agreed to deliver an address at Gettysburg Memorial Car ceremony. The event recalls Lincoln and venerates Civil War memory, with details circulated by Washington, DN.
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