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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1930
Page
13
Detroit authorities hunted a kidnapper after a man in a car abducted 7 year old Mary Bubech and her 9 year old brother Joseph near Dearborn on Tuesday. The children were driven about 40 miles before the boy fled, guiding investigators toward the kidnapper as they reported.
DUNOILL VA April 3. Six persons were burned to death and six were rescued when fire destroyed the frame home of Joseph Thomas a Lithuanian miner. Thomas paused for four of his children over a porch roof to safety then gave his own life. An unidentified night airmail pilot flew west to Cleveland circled the flaming home dropping smuter for ten minutes before Thomas family were awakened.
San Antonio manufacturers association backs TR Morrison in a local drive to fund the Gulf and West Texas railroad from Corpus Christi through San Antonio to San Angelo. A committee led by F A Holmgreen and others will organize soliciting efforts as survey work continues and a 1 percent grade is set. San Antonio territory is expected to grow by about 47 percent with completion. Col N B M Taylor notes progress toward meeting the Brisco line at the Slane river. Col W D Tuttle oversees the rural campaign, aiming to raise 200000 dollars in San Antonio’s drive of 890000.
TF A Bruchens says travel time from San Antonio to New York will be about forty eight hours with a 36 minute layover in St Louis. The Texan Special Kats run two hours eighty minutes from San Antonio to St Louis and the Spirit of Louis train covers the St Louis to New York leg in 23 hours.
A fragmented court record lists numerous cases across districts including burglary with intent, vagrancy fines, and traffic violations. Names such as Alfred Banders, Jesus Hervandes, Theodora Schoch, and Edward Auer appear amid court actions in San Antonio area jurisdictions with bond details and monetary penalties noted.
In Corporation court Judge Dave Watson reduced Ed Gains's $5 fine to $10 after witnesses contradicted claims of a second car and noted he failed to stop after a collision involving Rilen Cunningham. Gains, a resident of Cala voras Street, faced negligent collision charges following a week of alleged incidents.
A public meeting is planned Monday night at Beethoven hall to oppose the $4 074 000 city bond issue set for May. Leaders including Marshall Hicks Ag chairman and figures such as Hicks, Boyle, Wyatt, Sheldin, Maverick, Robertson, Gweil, Alter, Davenport urge opposition citing rising bonded debt, a 18 cent tax rise from current and new school bonds, and unneeded timing.
Fire and police brass met with Commissioner Phil Wright to form a committee to manage traffic on ronda leading to Randolph, with dedication ceremonies set for June 20. The group aims to ease crowd flow and public safety at the event.
A contract is being drawn by T. D. Cobb, city attorney, to grant concession rights at Woollawn Lake Community Center. After delays, Suden Thursday accepted the city's terms. Bees pay 375 month for the rights while the city retains use of buildings on the grounds.
R A Tampire, director of the Southwest Vexas Teachers College Bobcat band, announced on Wednesday that the organization would travel Saturday to Carrizo Springs to present a program at the Winter Garden Strawberry Festival. The Teachers College band performs under the auspices of the Teachers College and the San Ker Chamber of Commerce.
Ninety six seniors from the electrical engineering program at San Antonio A and M College toured San Antonio Thursday with six students from St Antony’s. They visited cement works and the new sewage disposal plant and planned Del Rio and return trips led by college officials. In San Antonio the group was hosted by Westinghouse Electric, General Electric, Public Service companies and Southwestern Bell. Members included W G Heart and W I Chute of Schenectady.
T. P. Sarran, former captain in the local fire department, was appointed fire chief in Brownsville after J. I. Guerra, the acting chief, stepped down. Sarran served 12 years in the department and assumes his new duties this week.
Fragmentary advert recounts a patent medicine claim for constipation relief. Phrases mention poisonous waste, bowels, and quick relief from purported tablets or pills. The text is garbled and lacks clear names or dates.
Product claim promises to draw out poison and heal boils using Gross Ointment. Advertises thin powerhit and sepit salve to relieve pain reduce inflammation and promote healing. Cites 110 years of use and a personal endorsement by President Anna Jackson. Sold 249 a pack at drug stores or from W F Cray Co Nashville.
An ad claims Narito offers instant relief from rheumatic pains neuralgia and lumbago with a money back guarantee. It urges readers to try regular doses from drugstores and promises satisfaction or a refund. The pitch targets bed ridden sufferers and emphasizes quick results and nationwide availability.
A Belgian hospital announces a new tuberculosis treatment called BELGICAD said to be more effective than existing options. The formula reportedly derives from plant-based compounds and is said to operate at a high safety level, with researchers Nico and Margus identified as involved.
An oil field fire at Oil company site No. 16 in Bantape Springs Calif caused extensive damage and threatened the area. Reported yesterday, the blaze damaged the casing and surrounding equipment, resulting in thousands of dollars in losses as calm returned today.
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