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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1929
Page
4
Mexico City September 10 The president asserts no one accuses the government or army of meddling in the November 17 presidential elections, promising impartial polls. He praises the army’s separation from politics and says dictatorship is fading as the force moves under non selfish leadership.
In Brackenridge Park a runaway monkey from a group of twenty is recaptured after a chase that spanned more than a block. Patrolman John Saladio cornered the primate near Main Avenue and he was returned to his cage with his companions in the 246.
Austin dispatch notes a government agenda on the seian program with Secretary Amara praising Mexican army loyalty. It mentions General Callea and a rush week missing event as UT begins its long session amid campus activity and a sense of routine.
The text describes attempting to clean the mouth with a moth wad and Mac's Black Lotion, then spitting it out to observe hundreds of foreign particles carried by the liquid. It expresses failure to dislodge the material.
Elinor Smith, famed aviator known as Happy Landings, expected to arrive in San Antonio Thursday afternoon aboard the Irving Air Chute demonstration plane. Six men planned for parachute descents from the field, likely Friday afternoon, with possible jumps at Winburn Field or Alamo airport if rain prevents at the municipal airport.
WICHITA Sept 16. County Attorney Wertz intimates grand jury action in a liquor law probe tied to the death of Helen Williams 18 who fell from a plane after her parachute failed to open. Witnesses at a roadhouse party describe drinking and gambling as part of the incident. Werts indicates possible fourth degree manslaughter warrants if negligence by informed parties is proven.
Charles Henry 17 of Delgato Street faced testimony in Corporation court for a rear end collision on Broadway. He stopped abruptly without signaling tailing vehicles, causing a crash with a car on 825 East Ashby Street. Judge Linve Watson fined him £10 for negligent collision but reduced jail risk due to his age.
Memphis banker Frank Trigg Cochran and his wife visited San Antonio en route to Brownsville to explore loan and investment opportunities. Cochran is vice president of Manhattan Savings Banks and Trust Company of Memphis. He plans to spend time in South Texas conducting investigations for his firm.
Geneva Sept 19 Bolivia's Minister Cosindellas informed the League of Nations council that Bolivia has accepted the conciliation proposal for the boundary dispute with Paraguay under the Washington commission of inquiry. Hundreds of homes at reasonable rentals are offered today in a neighborhood classified listings.
Randolph field construction stalled by bid rejections on 123 buildings may restart soon. Plans advance for cadet barracks, hospital, and administrative structures at Hendolph field with barracks and warehouses to be rebuilt. Quartermaster A W Larker invites contractors to resubmit bids as new bids for the quarters are sought and readvertised.
Col Jamen Totten of the adjutant general’s department reports for duty at Fort Dam Houston as assistant to the corps with Col George J. Biche as acting general. Totten arrives from Boston where he served at First Corps Area headquarters. Lieut Col Cal J Clapham, now adjutant general of the Second division, will report to Eighth Corps Area headquarters on October 1.
Members of a federal jury were discharged after two weeks of service as the court union dissolved. Judge Charles Tursten partied, while El Para prepared for departures. Bellable upholstery and Timah Ara advertise services in the Light Classifieds on the fire page.
Eighteen students from the Advanced Flying school at Kelly Field will fly from Dallas to San Antonio Thursday night for cross country training. Two per ship, nine ships, depart at 12 30 p.m. with return flights after dark in three formations led by Lieutenants Carr Pennington and Eppright. Major L Deaven, the flight surgeon, accompanies the group.
Carl Melagee of Metzcer dairies announced the firm would build a dairy plant in Houston. The company already operates plants at Amarillo, Brownsville, and San Antonio, expanding its regional presence with the new facility.
Student fliers in the basic course of the Primacy Fis ing school took ten Fort Clark trips on cross country missions and were accompanied by Lieut. PL. Neville, the flying instructor. The notice mentions men and women seeking employment in the Light Classified columns.
Charlea Tl Ade, San Antonio native and Southwest manager of National Aterter, died of pneumonia in New Haven Connecticut while on a East Coast vacation with his wife, Me Tin Ade. He was a prominent local club man, member of Rotary San Antonio Athletic Club and Casino Club, and a St. Mark's parishioner. Survived by widow and a daughter five Nick Hall of San Antonio. He was a contributing editor to the Southwest Water Works Journal.
The will of Joseph Mayer Sr. who died at Selma on September 6 leaves 35000 dollars to his widow and daughter Pauline. Five hundred dollars is for Pauline’s support and maintenance. The homestead goes to his widow and Pauline jointly, with the remainder to the widow, named executriz.
Mrs. Gertrude R Garcia of 311 North New Braunfels was released on a 500 bond after pleading not guilty. She waived a preliminary hearing on a National Prohibition Act violation charge before US Commissioner Paul A. Lockhart. A place alleged to be operated by Mrs. Garcia was raided Wednesday night.
Washington Sept 10 Republicans in the Senate agreed at a conference to start meetings on the pending tariff bill no earlier than the usual opening time on Monday. The plan aims to speed up action and avoid delays in the legislative schedule.
Flonorlog memory of the American Jewish leader and Laula Marehall who died a week ago will be honored by Acadan Achim Synagogue with special services Friday night. Rabbi Samuel T. Phill will lead the memorial as the Great Jewish Leader and Stalone man are remembered. first of many Friday night services.
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