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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1929
Page
1
An editorial discusses a presidential probe into pro war propaganda and shipbuilding lobbying, calls for reassessing naval arms and League of Nations roles, mentions Palestine unrest and Arab Jewish tensions, and contrasts Arab and Jewish cohesion and power.
A water main rupture in Lower New York near Frondway and Fifth Avenue disrupted traffic and business. The incident stalled deliveries and sent goods rushing home as authorities managed the flooding and detours.
The Mexican government agreed to forego the reflection of taxes from Americans in the revolted zone where rebels collected under duress. The State Department announced the decision today amid ongoing unrest.
San Antonio clubwomen vow opposition to any river channel changes or bond issues for flood prevention that would mar the river’s beauty. Commissioner Steffler cites a $2,000,000 bond need and a Swiss Plaga offer for a cutoff between Fifth and Seventh streets. The meeting urged women to use influence to protect the riverbank and trees.
Marthe Renault, an 18 year old French peasant, improved after Clemenceau funded treatment. Dr Degennes, sent from Paris to treat Clemenceau, instead treated Marthe noting intestinal adhesions from a failed appendectomy. Marthe remains hopeful despite illness while Clemenceau gains a reputation for generosity.
A Los Angeles jury after 40 hours deliberation found Mrs. Josephine Valenia sane and guilty of burning her baby to death. The verdict means she will be committed to prison for life.
New York and the United States learned the Graf Zeppelin has completed its circumnavigation and will stay in Germany. The airship will be repurposed as a maritime airship to be built for an Atlantic service at a cost of 815 million dollars, according to commander Ango Eckenes. The voyage lasted ten days and strong signals point to Germany.
Washington Sept 7 press reports say President Hoover spurred DOJ and Senate inquiry into William B. Shearer called a civilian expert. He alleged Bethlehem Shipbuilding Newport News Shipbuilding and American Growers Corp hired him as lobbyist to oppose disarmament at Geneva and elsewhere. The firms deny hiring him. Senate naval affairs panel slated procedures. court case pending.
Senator Thomas J Walsh of Montana announced he will seek an investigation into a U S Steel contract with the Russian Soviet government. He cites expected annual net gains reportedly between 3 million and 6 million dollars due to manganese on the tariff bill free list.
New York detectives made no progress in tracing Charla Lielon Waggoner, the Telluride banker linked to a 4600 dollar draft fraud case against New York banks, as clues proved futile today.
A doctor at a Washington hospital faced an investigation over a plan to have a patient swallow razor blades for x ray observation. Dr Wilmer F. Betler and Dr Edward E. Kaplan were named along with Dr Hemler who protested, leading to abandonment of the plan.
Mrs. Violet Barry, previously convicted in municipal court for withholding schooling of her son, was arrested by Deputy US Marshal on a federal indictment charging sending improper letters through the mail.
James Thomas Robison longtime Texas land commissioner died at his sons home in the Pequot colony after several days illness from pneumonia. He served as land commissioner for 22 years, elected every two years from 1905 until his death, and faced censure over a land law decision and an impeachment attempt that failed. He was born in Morris county and had a record of aiding orphans, rearing 15 foster sons with his wife, and had four biological children with one daughter and one son deceased.
Officials in Austin mourned the death of J. T. Robison a veteran state land commissioner. He died at his son Dr J. T. Robison’s home in New London Connecticut. State buildings flew flags at half mast during the day.
Colonel Charles A Lindbergh and his bride Anne Morrow landed at Winslow Arizona this afternoon after departing New York yesterday. The famous aviator and his wife traveled by air and were received by local officials and crowds.
Amarillo Texas will dedicate its new municipal airport with a two day program featuring races exhibitions parachute drops and aerial displays. prizes totaling 5000 will be offered to contestants in the events attracting multiple pilots and participants.
Becky Rogers 24 faces a Monday jury in New Braunfels for a 1927 bank robbery at Buds, Texas. She has been jailed for 10 years after a LaGrange trial that ended in a conviction later overturned on appeal. The case draws San Antonio spectators as venue changes delayed the proceedings.
A report from A. K. Hall, a noted Australian, states police were told a watcher devised theft of $100,000 in securities and notes placed on the running board of a car near his parking space, which then vanished.
Universal Service Los Angeles reports payment of a 910,000 reward for trading the last T A T plane. H W Beck of the Western division confirms the disbursement from New York offices. George Rice of Western Air Express identifies the plane’s formation as the key for the award. Transcontinental Air Transport contributed 2000 toward the total, with 3500 from Mr and Mrs George Canfield, parents of F Canfield.
Flight Officer H B D Waghorn of Britain wins the Schneider Cup with a hypermarine Rolls Royce at 2843 miles, edging out rival British pilots and leaving Italy’s Tomaso Dal Molin second. Spectators exceed a million as Prince of Wales watches, while record attempts by R L Atcherley are disqualified for a false turn.
Alaug Mooney, 28, was found semiconscious in a house on Weat Your street Saturday night by Detectives A. G. Loukford and O. B. Heikens. A four inch gash in his head indicated he was attacked by an assailant who had left before officers arrived.
Four bodies and seven missing, eight total dead, after a City of San Francisco airliner crashed on Mount Taylor’s slopes between Albuquerque and Gallup. Pilot George Rice and crew reported no survivors. searchers on horseback toward the wreck.
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