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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1929

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Aviation Fury and Prosperity: Flying Risks and Future

In a period of rising aviation activity the piece argues that safety must come first as disasters claim lives. It notes that despite fatal crashes and sea losses, public confidence and demand for air travel persist, urging cautious progress and continued investment to boost national prosperity. The author links energy use to progress and laments rising fuel prices shaping industry. The piece references a Continental flying machine disaster and ongoing debates about aviation safety and industry resilience.

Lars Mans Possengers

Eight jurors picked for Becky trial in New Braunfels

Eight jurors were chosen to decide the fate of Becky Rogers in a New Braunfels court with selection of the eighth juror, E. TH. Toessing, after 62 of 120 veniremen were questioned. The trial, tied to Rogers’s 1926 bank robbery case, faced slow progress and sporadic laughter from Rogers in court as attorneys navigated complex questions and an insanity plea.

Viola Brennan New Braunfels Tebecca Bradley Rogera Ant E. TH. Toessing Albert Dedeke Hunter Eugene Predeser Sadler Juling Cremer Smithson Valley Elmer Hitzfelder Bulverde Oscar Schmidt New Brautryrls Alphonsa Marion New Broonfels Alex Albel Spring Pranch Severo Becky Rogers University of Texas Buda Texas Litfe Otia Rogers Abe Mises Mra Rogers University of Tecan

Shifting Winds Bring Rain And Cooler Temps

Meteorologist Tarhee forecasts a wind shift to the north into Tuesday with a chance of overnight showers. Temperatures dip to near 48 in Amarillo and rise to a high around 86 in San Antonio as cooler air arrives briefly.

San Antonia Tarhee Enet Amarillo San Antonio Jorboe Enid Ssris Eeiessrsstat

Weather forecast overview with mixed conditions across Texas era

The forecast notes cooler nights and mostly cloudy days in western and northern Texas with some warmer pockets in the east. Northeast winds ease by midweek as coastal showers taper, while western coastal areas remain mostly cloudy with cooler highs and milder mornings.

Ann Antonie Trelnity Tuendar Portten Lovey Nartly Clendy South

Young Briton breaks speed record in seaplane test

Calshot England Sept 10 Driving a blue and silver seaplane that skimmed Southampton water set a new world speed record at 348.8 miles per hour on a three kilometer course. The British ace Orlebar averaged 355.93 miles per hour across four trials, beating the previous record. Brainforth and others also posted strong times amid hazy visibility. Officials noted Rolls Royce engine and potential for further advances with better conditions.

Calshot England Comets A. HK Orlebor Behueider Oxelbac Southampton Water Rai Atcherley Lieuternaul Stamforth Grlebar Brainforth Orlebat H.R. D. Waghoro Satunday Orlebar

Air Mail Sets August Record in Washington

Air mail records show 898,002 pounds carried in August, up 69.52 pounds from July. Four new airdoc services launched in the month, reflecting growth in mail throughput and operation scale.

Air Mail Waselington D.C

Judge Tells Wife to Use Rouge

NEW YORK September 10 The Brooklyn magistrate Jean elle G Brill tells wife to improve appearance to keep husband from pursuing, advising Mrs Bessie Schuleres to buy rouge lipstick and powder and apply cosmetics to win back her husband's attentions.

Judge New York Jeanelle G. Brill Brooklyn Bessie Schuleres

Wright Fears Machine Gun Racket in San Antonio

Fire and Police Commissioner Phil Wright announced plans to probe the legality of a city ordinance banning machine gun sales after eight men were found seeking to buy guns to mount on an armored car. Chief Kilday will continue the inquiry, with evidence suggesting an imminent use near banks and a cross border plan.

Chicago San Antonio Phil Wright Wright Kilday Chief Kilday Chick Kilday Tulse

Portes Gil Favors General Amnesty

Mexico City reports President Portes Gil has won congressional approval for a general amnesty decree to be issued on Independence Day September 16. The measure would free hundreds of prisoners including those serving murder sentences.

Mexico City Portes Gil Dan

Belligson 10 Quit Reports Stir San Antonio Politics

Reports from authentic sources say District Attorney Lymor Seeligson will not seek reelection. City machine may back Judge Dave Watson for district attorney. Watson, defeated by Seeligson previously, was appointed judge of the Corporation Court by Mayor Chambers. Terrell of the Seventy third District Court reportedly won't run again.

Dave Walson Corporation Court Tezar Lymor Seeligson Walton Liu Seeligson Bexar Dave Watson Lamar Secligson Sechigeon Watson Seelipson Waieon G. M. Chambers Uerpheg Chamber Intler R. W. B- Terrell Seventy-third District Court Terrell Seeligeon

Boiler Blast Wrecks Buildings In Texarkana

A boiler blast in Texarkana injured two workmen and caused major damage as a boiler tank was hurled through a roof and two adjacent buildings, wrecking part of the business district today.

Texarkana Terarkana Busin

Sparrow Convicted As Firebug

In Cedar Rapids a report claims a sparrow was spotted as the fire cause after a barn fire at Edward Walton's farm in Howkeys Lawn. A farm laborer said a motorist tossed a lighted cigarette from a car, the sparrow seized it, and flames started in the barn. workers extinguished the blaze.

Universal Service Cedar Rapids Edward Walton Howkeys Lawn Weston Ilma

Report Anarchy in Towns Along Manchuria Line

Reuters dispatches from Tarbin Manchuria report complete anarchy in border towns after widespread air raids and artillery bombardments. The town of Pogeambunya was in the grip of robbers and conflict.

Manchuria London Reuters Tarbin Pogeambunya

Lindbergh to report TAT crash details in New York

Sept 10 reports Col. Charles A. Lindbergh, adviser for the LA organization, and his wife left from here at 0:43 AM bound for New York to file an official report to the TAT office detailing the scene of the City of San Francisco airliner crash and its aftermath.

Rourts Chicagos Clomue Denver Cele Laylarlife Orleare la Ag New York N. Ti Taule Paul Nenttla Waal Oklahoma Morte Texas Northewet Seilden Fawr Sangeceae Marta Siber Maria Lambert ST. Louis Charles A. Lindbergh L.A Lindbergh San

Hoover Signals Possible Delay in Flood Work

President Hoover told Mississippi valley reps that he would consider delaying flood control projects in the southern Mississippi pending a further investigation if they take responsibility for requesting the pause. The offer comes as officials weigh the impact of postponement on regional recovery efforts and flood protection.

Washington, D.C Woover Mississippi

Jones Predicts U S Dry Law Board

Washington sent. 10-095 Forty enactment of his revolution creating a joint congressional committee to determine how best to enforce prohibition was predicted for today by Senator Genes Republican of Washington author of the Five and Ten law.

Washington Genes

World Series Opens October 8 in Chicago Announcement

CHICAGO Sept 10 The first game of the World Series will be played October 8 in Chicago after the Cubs clinched the National League pennant it was announced today by René Moudin and Tadis commissioners office.

Chicago Rene Now Moudtein Taadis Commlesiomer

Mob Attacks Three Men at End of Trial

Charlotte witnesses recount brutal mob assault after a trial as three strike organizers Morris Tells, Chis Saylor, and C. M. Lell were kidnapped from their room. Wells, the most seriously harmed, was flogged and nearly lynched before police intervened. International Labor Defense reports little damage to its offices. several prominent Gaston County men named by Wells as mob participants are identified but not yet arrested.

Charlotte WN C INS Morris Chis? Saylor CG. M. Léll Gattouia Poxlice Concord N. Gs Troll Wella Cara Gastonia Wells International Labor Defense Kidnupper Dessemer City Poties Departmenta Chaslotte Bawsemee Poli

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