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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1929
Page
1
An essay catalogs national failings such as illiteracy and bootlegging while noting high maternity death rates in the United States. It contrasts this with Lord Birkenhead’s reform stance and Colonel Lindbergh’s hazardous but celebrated flight across Central and South America, framed as a pivotal moment in American morale.
August Walters played his trombone in the middle of the night and inspired a court action. Mrs Walters appeared in divorce court asking that both she and Mr Walters be declared single, citing the late night trombone as a disturbance.
Weather outlook shows mainly warm, partly cloudy conditions in Texas and surrounding states. Temperatures range from around 40s to upper 80s in various cities with light to moderate easterly winds along the coast and northward shifts later. Forecasts mention cloudy periods and pleasant coastal conditions in places like New Orleans and Los Angeles, with variable winds and mild to moderate temperatures noted across regions and times.
A four year old boy Juan Mamon who vanished after a kidnapping is dead. Police theorize the child died from injuries or was murdered after a car crash used to abduct him. Detectives Rubanke and Carver pursue a lead and set a trap in San Antonio while tracing the abductor from Kenedy to Corpus Christi and Robstown. Authorities warn the public to aid in locating the suspect.
London reports veteran Laborite George Lansbury predicts future generations will wear less clothing. He spoke at a gathering promoting sun bathing in public parks under directive of the MacDonald era, noting improvements in seaside children’s condition observed during a fortnight at the coast.
In Planville Cann Sept 10 the wedding of Miss Florence Trumbull daughter of Governor John Fl Trumbull to John Coolidge will be filmed as well as told. Governor Trumbull and Mrs Trumbull manage publicity through representatives to keep family atmosphere while handling many requests for interviews and photos. An estimated sixty five will attend the church service at 4 pm and about one hundred will be at the lawn reception at the executive home with careful guest oversight.
New York reports that National City Bank the largest in America and the Gorn Exchange Bank and Trust Company with the citys most extensive branch network have agreed to merge subject to stockholder approval. The announcement marks a major consolidation in the banking sector with potential implications for national finance and regional lending.
Washington September 10 Henry Ford says he is not interested in bidding for the Muscle Shoals Alabama power project and has informed Senator Heflin Democrat Alabama who had urged him to engage. The note ends with a terse capitalized line about the Despot something and a date 30.
San Antonio Mayor C M Chambers clashed with a Dallas paper over flood protection. He disputed engineer Freese’s forecast that Olmos dam and a planned channel won’t protect downtown until the river is widened through the city. Chambers praised Olmos but warned proceeding would hinge on Freese’s final plans and land surveys.
The Stroller reveals widespread dice games in San Antonio gambling halls, noting many clubs offering craps and baseball wagers. He recalls interviewing a young man who directed him to several locations, starting at a large two story stucco house at 102 Third Street near Broadway.
The city council awarded the incinerator installation contract to Standard Paving Co. of Fort Worth for about 4,308 dollars. Construction will proceed once a suitable site is chosen. A site near Our Lady of the Lake College was condemned for being too close to the school. The plant is likely to be west of the city. It will be a 42-hole incinerator with a capacity of 15 tons every ten hours.
A narrator enters a residence and discovers a dice game in progress on a large green topped table that resembles a pool table. The first floor shows typical furnishings while upstairs activity centers on the game as doors are opened and voices respond.
The city bans bookmaking and regular or part mutual betting at the fall exposition horse races. Mayor C. At Chamacters said betting will not be stopped entirely, but only personal bets will be allowed. The horse ratings will be held as part of the International Exposition from November 10 to 17.
The forecast calls for a warm stretch with temperatures climbing to about 90 degrees and a high of 80 degrees on Friday. Moderate northeast winds shift to a warmer southerly breeze as autumn delays persist, with cooler start near 64 degrees Thursday morning. Rain fell in Brownsville and the lower Rio Grande valley, while Corpus Christi and gulf coast areas saw light showers of around 0.12 inches.
An eight year old, Tomas Marcia, from 1007 Monterrey Street, suffered head and ear wounds after falling from a house roof in the 300 block of Poompson Place while painting Thursday morning. He was admitted to Robert B. Green Hospital.
Members of the state board of control arrived in Dallas to inspect proposed sites for locating the state psychopathic hospital authorized by the last legislative session.
President Hoover issued a proclamation urging observance of Fire Prevention Week from October 6. The notice in Washington, D C urges public awareness and safety measures during the period marked for fire prevention education.
Boston records a sharp 14 degree fall from yesterday as cool air replaces a 62 degree warm spell in the early part of the day. Officials note brisk conditions and a sudden change in weather across the city.
Austin dispatch reports state superintendent of public instruction Marrs will run for re election in the 1990 primaries. The veteran leader has served since 1923 and plans to file his candidacy today August 19.
Indianapolis was chosen to host the 1930 World Convention of the Odd Fellows amid a slate of announcements. AUSALUA and Syma Aisnapolis today highlighted the city as the site for the gathering, with officials confirming the event and related ceremonial plans.
In Braunfels Texas Rebecca Rogers the former UT co ed charged with a bank hold up faced possible freedom as the jury remained deadlocked after 20 hours of deliberation. Judge Watson kept them until further word while prosecutors fretted over another trial in Comal County. Rogers appeared unconcerned at her defense table as her husband Otis Rogers waited for a verdict and the case was set to resume in February if no accord was reached.
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