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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1929

Page

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Lindbergh’s 241 mile flight and safety pleas mix with public worries

Morning report recalls Col Lindbergh’s 241 mile flight to Evans and his cautions on air safety. The piece likens him to a national treasure while urging restraint and warning of the dangers of risky stunts. It also cites President Hoover on fire prevention and wartime funding for nationwide infrastructure as part of a broader policy context.

Lindbergh Hoover United States

Unclear Weather Forecast With Odd Phrasing

Fragmented OCR text describes partly cloudy and rainy conditions, mentions temperatures around 88 degrees, coastal showers, and general weather patterns. Several garbled names and places appear, with no coherent locations or dates clearly identifiable.

Miss Ida Publishes New Style Hat Message

Miss Ida announces a new style hat aimed at public health awareness with a focus on practical design and sanitation in fashion. The item highlights updated headwear for daily use and social settings.

Mystery gaming in San Antonio stirs gambler tales

A fragment recalls San Antonio gambling rooms on Houston Street with cloth covered tables and grim talks. Observers describe blackjack dealers, shrinking chip stacks, and players leaving after losses amid threats and biting humor.

San Antonio Houston Street

No Fear as Gambler’s Lanes Operate Near Courthouse

A narrator notes gambling layouts within a block of the courthouse and police headquarters. He observes the blackjack dealer’s rhythm and the open operation despite law violations. Traffic interruption halts as he reaches Houstat and North St. Marys Street, continuing on Page 2.

District Attorney’s Office Houstat North St. Mary's Street

Air Circus Opens at Kansas City Mexico Port

Kansas City dispatch reports the air circus begins with dozens of lighter than air craft and ships assembling for a 1600 mile race to Mexico City. The event features continuous racing and exhibition flying by army and civilian pilots, with Capt. Luis St. Verdeja entered as Mexico's first entrant in the weeklong air show.

Air Circus Kansas City Mexico Port Dungara Mexico City Montar Manson City Kyosas Mismari Meniuo City Luis St. Verdeja Messenan Army Mexico

John Coolidge Given Farewell Bachelor Party

Plainville Conn Sept 21 John Coolidge son of the former president was surprised by intimate friends with a bachelor party at Elm Tree inn Farmington near here. What began as a traditional bachelor dinner to mark his upcoming marriage to Miss Florence Trumbull evolved into a six course steak dinner planned by nine friends.

Plainville Conn John Coolidge Bla Newell Elm Tree Inn Farmington Moullay Florence Trumbull Fleven

Houghton Admits False Pose in Celebrity Imposture Case

Federal officials disclose a confession from Tait Houghton aged 23 in Lor Angeuna. He admits posing as Alanson Loughton former ambassador to Great Britain and deceiving celebrities. He is held in default of $19,000 bail.

Lor Angeuna Tait ‘Chew Houghtoe Alanson Loughton Great Britain

Hoover Refuses to Aid Harry Sinclair Contempt Case

President Hoover will not commute the sentences of Harry Sinclair and Henry Mason Day in DC jail for contempt of court arising from shadowing the Fall Sinclair jury. The case involves the shadowing of the Sinclair jurors and dates from September. The decision stands as a federal stance on jury protection and contempt rulings.

Viola Brennan Tiaht Stott New Bracnell Texas Herght Tryeuty-strangd Comal County Geeks Hoover Harry Sinclair Washington, D Flarry F. Sinclair Henry Mason Day District of Columbia

Hamer Assails Crime in Borger

A Borger report from Captain Frank Hater to Governor Moody describes what he calls the worst bit of organized crime he has faced in his 23 years with the ranger service. He details the rising issue and seeks action.

Hamer Borger Austin Borger Sears Ranger Service Frank Hater Moody

January Cotton Prices Open With Varied Bids in New Orleans

In New Orleans on September 21 cotton opened with bids across contract months. January bids reached 18.75 cents, March 18.01, May 19.20, July 10.00, October 41.c, and December 14.68 cents, reflecting a range of values among futures contracts.

New Orleans

Will Rogers remarks on Oklahoma aviation and politics

Claremore dispatch notes Rogers praising Tulsa airport passenger volume and the state’s aviation growth. He jokes about relocating buildings and comments on Senatorial popularity, linking it to a farmer pictured with the new farm board amid mortgage woes.

Claremore Senate Oklahoma Will Rogers

Autopsy to Determine Cause of Death for Dentist Homer F Hevins

Prominent Ohio State graduate dentist Homer F Hevins was found dead in his office suite. An autopsy will determine if death was natural or foul play. investigators noted night-time disturbance and a light on in the office. Hevins practiced with Dr. R. M. Johnson and was survived by his widow and a stepdaughter.

Homer F. Hevins John F. Qnion Onion Ron Dukes Volice J.J. Calderon W. W. Thompson R. F. Tate Ohio State Reidents Hewins Aton B. Hewins Main Avenue Hazel Wouten R. M. Johnson University of Ohio Nebraska Leflore Han Antonio

Parachute Jump Plan Blocked by City Mayor

Elinor Smith Otunt planned parachute jumps over Winburn field for Irving Air Chute but Mayor C M Chapshers refused permission Saturday. A Safety tour and a committee from the National Astronautic Association urged approval, but the mayor cited a city ordinance prohibiting dropping from aircraft over the airport. Efforts to relocate the exhibition were underway.

Winburn Field Elinor Smith Irving Air Chute C. M. Chapshers Misa Stith Happy Landings San Antonio Wichita Ean Plang Bard & P.m Bard & P.m. Saturday. Jack Beretta, Ed Feille and Jack Crain National Asronautic Association H. Nichols Brooksfield Jon Chambers Oramittee

Bomb attack hits Oak Park auto sales house in Chicago

A second bomb exploded at the Marquardt Smucker Automobile Sales company in Oak Park area Chicago early today. The blast wrecked the rear door area, damaged five 50 gallon drums of oil, and caused about 300 dollars in damage. salesmen were knocked to the floor by the force of the explosion.

Chicago Sales Areacs Marquardt-Smucker — Automobile Sales Company

Wisconsin Legislature Ends Record 254-Day Session

Madison reports the Wisconsin legislature adjourned after a 254 day session, the longest in state history. Governor Kohler praised the body for constructive work as he delivered his message to members.

Wisconsin Madison Wis Kohler

100 Women Must Learn to Shoot

In New York on September 21, one hundred women employed by the city including stenographers and telephone operators must learn to shoot. The department in charge of prison bagartered all its staff to learn to shoot.

New York

75 Bottles Make Home at Beer Flat

In Chicago on September 21 Judge Joseph W. Shulman ruled that a home could not have 75 bottles of beer, declaring the residence a beer flat. Mrs Emily D Jean was freed after a trial despite Sgt Clarence Biveeney finding 7 bottles, with police entering without a search warrant amid a forthcoming party plan.

Coicago Joseph W. Shulman Emily D. Jean Clarence Biveeney Sholman

Lindbergh Delays Santo Domingo Stop Amid Flight Details

Pan American radio dispatches from Sept 21 describe Col. Charles Lindbergh and Mrs. Lindbergh en route from Port au Prince to Santo Domingo on a 7000 mile Caribbean tour. The report notes Hond of courses, time aloft, weather, and the couple’s calm demeanor as they navigate toward South America with a 1030 mile covered.

Colonel Lindbergh South America Pan- American Radio Miami Cnd Charles Lindbergh Port Au Prince Haiti Santo Domingo Domintean Republic Santiago de Cuba Charles A. Lindbergh Caribbean Sea Guantamamo Bay Lindbergh Dominican Republic Anyelle Bax

Doctor McKenzie spared as insane verdict prompts commutation debate

In Texas a jury spared John A. McKenzie from execution by declaring him insane after his murder verdict for Chief of Detectives Sam Street. Governor Moody received Dr. George W. Powell’s letter noting McKenzie is sane now and discussing commuting the death sentence to imprisonment or transferring him to a penitentiary. The asylum superintendent’s affidavit and a subsequent sanity hearing could trigger further action under state law.

Blundell Otis Rogers Farmers' Naonal Bank of Budi Fred Blundell Becky Wilwer Allison Rogure Texas University Law School Tao Brawstee Fort Worth He Sohleyer New Braunfels Beyorts Hogers Grace Bradley Austin Mra. Exers Otis Wil Abelas John Watson Cameron Eyedal Ther Deine Duda Bank Cabbery Audsisn Texas UPI John A Pete" McKenzie Sam Street Ion Sane Moody George W. Powell Terrellarate Hospital MeKenzie McKenzie MecKenzie Bera Marentie San Antonio State Hospital Terrel

Shifting Winds Forecast for Pleasant Sunday in San Antonio

North east shifts bring mild conditions in San Antonio and southwest areas. Forecaster J A Tarbes predicts partly cloudy skies and a high near eight degrees for Sunday, with cloudy Gulf coast weather and showers possible. Corpus Christi reports rain Friday night.

San Antonio Saturdas J. A. Tarbes Gulf Coast Lanes Valles Corpus Christi

Daughter of Man in Revolution Dies in Ferros

In Ferros Connecticut on September 2 Mrs Anon Elhiasieib Gord, a Daughter of the Revolution, died at her home. Her father fought to tie Lealogton. The obituary notes her lineage and her lineage ties to Revolutionary era heritage.

Elhiasieib Lealogton

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