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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1930

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Mexico and United States bond for a prosperous border future

The article argues that united effort and shared wealth could lift Mexico into prosperity, creating new markets for American goods as railways and industry expand southward. It links North American unity with mutual defense, and contrasts ancient Sparta with modern social issues, calling for humane progress and family protection amid global debates on marriage and education.

Hansere Europe Mexico

Accused Mont Watson Held On St Anthony Hotel Robbery

Mont Watson alias Ward Hunt is under arrest over the St Anthony hotel holdup and robbery early Sunday. He faces robbery by assault with firearms charges in a complaint filed by Justice Louis F. Bolte. Watson, arrested in Austin, was previously spirited from the city jail and later from Floresville as authorities pursued him. Witnesses include Detectives Lee Hopkins McCoy Leonard and Henson and Wooster, the hotel auditor, who was robbed of 1020 in cash and 2153 in checks.

Mont Watson Ward Hunt St. Anthony Hotel Ute Hurt Watson Ward Aunt S. d. Wooster St. Anthony Court of Justice of the Peace Louis F. Bolte Watson Austin Spas Im Floresville Watsoo Sttormer J. Franklin Spears Drisoner W. W. McCrory Nourth Chick Aubrey Hopkin C. WW. Lee D. McCoy J. PB. Leonard L. AW. Henson Mission Road Wooster Houuston Link Trouston Lyomen Spears Cherlif Alfonso Newton Owen Kildays Aubrey Hopkins Duke Carter Woooster Hia

Labor Protests Parker Nomination Reach Senate Panel

Labor groups in four North Carolina cities protested Judge John J. Parker’s Supreme Court confirmation. The protests were received by the Senate Judiciary Committee as hearings loom. allies expect confirmation despite uncertain Senate lineup.

Carolina Washington, D.C North Carolina John J. Parker Supreme Court Senate Judiciary Committee Senate Parker

Pan American unions honor centenary deaths of Sucre Bolivar

The Pan American Unions board approved a program to mark the centennials of the deaths of Antonia Jose Sucre and Simon Bolivar, both in 1880. Sucre centenary to be observed in June and Bolivar on December 17.

Universal

Bus Driver Fined for Speeding 45 Miles an Hour

Public Service bus driver M. West, 27, of 400 West Locust Street, was fined $10 in corporation court for speeding 46 miles per hour in the 600 block of Roosevelt Avenue. Officer Ed W. Tesler arrested him as he claimed he sped to "make up time."

Public Service Company Dave Watson M. West West Locust Street Gorporation Court Wort Ed W. Tesler Roosevelt Avenue Wulky Woeet

W.G.T.U to Carry on Fight in Texas Schools

Mrs. Claude de Van Walle state president of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union announced in Austin that the evils of alcohol will be stressed in Texas public schools after a conference with State Superintendent MoN. Matve. The Vocational work remains a main aim of the group though at times it may require broader action.

W.G.T.U Austin Cohol Texas Claude de van Walle Women's Christian Temperance Union Mon. Matve de van Watts

State Officials Tour Valley Highway Plans

State highway commission members toured Corpus Christi on April 8 for an inspection before Brownsville. They reported the highways between Corpus Christi and Galveston in fine condition and praised progress on the Houston Coast highway, noting its scenic value and importance to Texas.

Corpus Ciristi Texas Brownsville Galveston

Stork Report Misread as First Home Arrival

A garbled Chicago dispatch notes a reported event about a stork arrival at homes with unclear timings and mentions the American Research Foundation. The fragment hints at dates and a sensational claim but lacks coherent details or verification.

Stork Chigago Mesearch Foundation Tieures

Minister to Siam Resigns Post in Washington

The resignation of Arthur Guise Jer, the United States minister to Siam, has been received at the White House. Jer, from Oklahoma, is stepping down from his diplomatic post.

Siam Washington, D.C Arthur Guise Jer Oklahoma White House

Light era of growth noted in March market gains

Value of shares on the New York Stock Exchange rose by three billion dollars in March. A national survey reports business improvement and falling unemployment. Brownsville banks show rising deposits across 37 institutions. San Antonio financial statements indicate southwest business and industry upgrading.

New York Stock Exchange San Antonio Southwest Ste

Eight Die in Powder Explosion at Devon Plant

Philadelphia April 3 Eight persons were killed and scores injured in a series of explosions at the Pennsylvania Fireworks Display company plant in Devon, 18 miles west of Philadelphia. The plant consisted of ten buildings on seven acres. debris charred bodies were found, including women and young girls. Explosions rattled like machine gun fire for 20 minutes, felt across Philadelphia and New Jersey, shattering railroad windows and prompting cadets to patrol the tracks. Several injuries were reported as workers and passengers sought safety amid rising danger.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Tisplas Company Inv Devon Rix Mare Boapital Pennsylvania Railroad Maio New Jersey Deyor Station Valley Vworee Military Academy Creya

Earthquakes Continue in Greece Hit Thessaly Region

In Athens on April authorities reported ongoing tremors in the Volo Thessaly area. The village of Saingeonges was altered beyond recognition with most homes uninhabitable. Twenty five houses at Pouri collapsed. Schools were closed in several areas.

Athens Greece Volo Thessaly Saingeonges Pouri

Eight More Bodies Recovered From Kentucky Mine Disaster

KETTLE ISLAND Ky April 3 Eight more bodies were recovered today from the Pioneer Coal company mine wrecked by a non explosion Saturday entombing two men Seven bodies had already been recovered leaving only three K Hill mine foreman a lift to be located

Kettle Island Pioneer Coal Company K. Hill

Mrs Hoover Leaves for Quaker Confab in Philadelphia

Mrs Herbert Hoover wife of the president travels from Washington to Philadelphia to attend a meeting of the Society of Friends. The trip is described as a routine engagement with the Quaker group.

Hoover Washington, D. C Herbert Floover Waablngton Philadelphia Society of Frienta

New York Bermuda Flight Team Plans Return Hop

Captain Lewis Tannery and his crew, who landed near here yesterday after a New York to Bermuda hop, plan a return flight. The mission, halted by a waterway incident 60 miles off course, demonstrates the feasibility of an eastern city to island passenger service.

Firmiston Ermuda Anil 3 UNS Lewis Tannery New York Thestot International Vance

One Killed and One Jailed in Border Rum Fight

On April 3 in the El Paso area a clash at the New Mexico border near Anapra left one man dead and one jailed. Border patrols disrupted a liquor-smuggling party in the rough hill country west of town, as authorities reported.

EL Paso Tesag Send Hill Anapra N. M Here

Liquor Schooner Aramay Sunk Near Boston Port

The British two masted schooner Aramay, laden with liquor and breixht off the Maine coast yesterday, sank while towed to Boston harbor. Coast Guard Commandant Hiram R. Searles indicated the crew likely scuttled the vessel to destroy evidence.

Boston Vupi Aramay Maine Hiram R. Searles Coast Guard Tuday

Rain May End Forest Fires Across Maryland and Virginia

Rain falling today was expected to quell wildfires that have burned over 2000 acres in Maryland and Virginia. Dozens of volunteer firefighters have battled the blazes for two days as crews work to contain the flames and prevent further spread.

Washington, D.C Maryland Virginia

Weather Outlook for San Antonio and West Texas

Forecasts show fair conditions for Thursday and Friday in San Antonio with the coldest night near two degrees above freezing and northerly winds. Tem peratures rise modestly the next day with continued northeasterly winds and a mild southwest flow across West Texas. Strong winds and windy conditions are noted near Carlisle and Canaan with gusts and blowing sand possible in exposed areas.

San Antonio Ordens Indy Omboroant West Teas

Revival Seen in Southwest Banking Deposits, Alamo Napa Reports

A bank deposits recovery is noted in the Southwest as Alamo National Bank CFO Ernest Brown cites December 1970 figures. Deposits rose to 74,251,443 in savings and 74,854,040 in other deposits, signaling liquidity and improving business conditions in Texas through mid year.

San Antonio Atrteus Vmerber. Smith Alamo National Bank Alamo National Bank, Ehowed Meal Deaind and Savings Deposita Texan Ernest TW. Brown Alamo National Bank Aid Mr. Brown Brown

Army Officer Honored in Mexico for Geographic Society

Captain Timothy Sapia Tocoh of the Eighth Corps area intelligence staff is elected to membership in the Mexican Geographic and Statistical Society. He is the first American army officer to receive this honor, with the society noted as one of the oldest geographic societies worldwide.

Mexico Timothy Sapia-Tocoh Eighth Corps Mexican Geographic and Statistica Society Sapia-Boseh

Action Postponed on Dry Proposals in Congress

Washington April 3 The house judiciary committee failed to agree on prohibiting proposals of the Hoover law enforcement commission and deferred action until Wednesday. The outcome hinges on plans to determine whether proposals will be approved.

Washington, D. C House Judiciary Cononities Hoover Law Enforcement Commission

Noted Soprano Albani Dies in London

London reports the death of Madame Albani, renowned soprano, who passed away today in the British capital. Variety of tributes flood in from music circles and friends. Her career spanned decades with acclaimed performances and recordings.

London Albani Dias Today

Women in Duel Ends Peaceful After Morning Breakfast

WARSAW April 3-7 A clash of honor between two spirited Warsaw women escalated with pistols but ended comical when neither could harm the other. Both returned home to cook breakfast after the duel failed. Two women acted as seconds and a town surgeon was present. One woman allegedly slapped another in a cafe over a husband, but the conflict concluded without casualties.

Hodge Calif Mexico Ely United States Warsaw

Weather Outlook for San Antonio and Texas Clears Up

A forecast shows fair skies and mild temperatures across San Antonio with a fresh northerly wind. Sunshine expected Friday boosts temperatures while northern and western Texas may see a slight cooling. conditions remain generally mild with regional variability in mercury readings across the state.

San Antonio Jakape Bask West Texas Ens Tesi

Flying Experts Study Roofs for Landing Fields

A Los Angeles committee of flying experts was asked to study the practicality of establishing airplane landing fields on sixty downtown building roofs. The investigation will examine how irregular building heights affect air currents and the feasibility of restricting taller structures.

Los Angeles

Doctor Hops for Bedside of Rockne

Rochester April 6. Dr. C. I. Darhorka of Mayo clinic staff arrived today to assess the Notre Dame football star Rockne. He travels to Miami to confer with physicians about the injured quarterback’s condition and treatment plan.

Doctor Hops Rockne Rochester Mina Br. C

Mae West Case Sent to New York Jury on Obscene Play

New York April 4 The case against 24 defendants including Mae West is submitted to a jury after a motion to dismiss for lack of evidence was denied by the court. The trial centers on alleged obscene manipulation of a stage play and related charges.

Mae West N.Y New York Suse Mar Wrst

Census Supervisor in Savannah Faces Embarrassment Over Birth Date

A Savannah census supervisor contends a misstep led to exposing a woman's birth date instead of her age, prompting scrutiny of reporting practices. The April event highlights concerns about privacy and accuracy in the census process and the potential embarrassment for the subjects involved.

Savannah Tates

Man falls from Joke's store window in fourth floor incident

Boreto Aguilar, 23, plunged from a fourth floor window at Joke's store during a crowd scene. He landed on a metal awning and then the pavement in front of a car. He suffered a crushed leg, possible internal injuries, and likely amputation. Detectives investigated shoplifting while workers restrained him until police arrived. His mother and sister were nearby.

Joke's Boreto Aguillar Torreon Autos Mobile Paul Paul Mansey Massey Robert B. Green Aguitine Aguillar

Death by own action verdict in Texan’s death

Oklahoma City coroner ruled Frank Gay a deputy sheriff from Brownsville Texas died by his own action. His body was found in a hotel room here after he arrived with a Texas governor’s requisition seeking extradition of Tim Adnic on a statutory charge. The motive remains unknown.

Oklahoma City Heath Frank €. Gay Brownsville Texas George H. Giddings Gay Dan Moody Tim Adnic

U S Marshal White Attends 8 A Court in San Antonio

U S Marshal Scott OC White of the Western District, based in El Paso, visited San Antonio on Thursday to attend court, continuing official duties in the region.

U.S White Scott OC. White United States

Wanted Cars and Services in Classified Ads

An 1088 Oldsmobile coupe in excellent condition is advertised for 450 dollars in Classifications 11. Also offered are a cleaning and pressing business for sale and a well drilling machine for 1000 dollars with capacity 4900. Ads appear in WG classified section under various categories.

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