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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1930
Page
3
Three people sustained injuries in a car crash Wednesday night at the boulevard and Frio City road. Don Dickson 34 Elly Dickson and Florestina M Fernandes 65 of Mexia were injured. George Dickson 603 Barret Place and Jesun dez Mexia were not harmed. Fernandes was taken to Robert B Green Hospital while the Dicksons received first aid at Kelly Field Hospital.
A man who claimed to be Al Capone of Chicago arrived here today. He spoke through a section of Florida last night where a Federal court injunction restraining 20 sheriffs across the eastern portion of the state from molesting Capone without a warrant did not apply.
A fire caused 875 damage early Thursday at the home of J. B. Droe mer, 2102 Bouth Brena atrerc, started by a household motor. A passing motorist reported the alarm. The blaze also damaged Tor Mejia's home at 825 South Leona atrect. Firemen extinguished the blaze.
Canton education commissioner forbids screening the American film Ben Hur based on Lew Wallace novel, calling it propaganda of superstition and Christianity. The action targets the film as promoting religious beliefs.
E Phillips faced vagrancy charges in Corporation court as witnesses testified about his alleged intoxication and long time behavior. Judge Watson urged witnesses and warned Phillips to stay away from certain associates while hinting at possible fines and reconciliation with his family.
CHICAGO Anil 2-41h Hiam J Healy candidate for state senate nomination asks police to search for a gang of men who kidnapped him Tuesday night on his way to a political speech.
Rev. F. W. Hassel of Shirokumi presented on Japan’s drift from Christianity toward atheism among youth at the First Presbyterian Church. He warned that only a portion of the population is infirm, citing latest estimates, and emphasized Japan's civilized yet strong educational system. The discussion followed his talk, led by Mrs. H. A. Holmgren, as the Woman’s auxiliary meeting concluded.
St Louis commuters return to work as a city bus strike ends after nearly three weeks. About seven hundred workers go back on duty following the strike’s retirement yesterday.
Lily Jimerson the Indian girl tied to the murder of Mrs Clothilde Marchand must choose between a new trial or accepting District Attorney Moore's plea offer to plead guilty to second degree murder. Her two attorneys advise different paths as the case looms with potential electric chair risk.
Mexico City April 3. Air traffic regulations grant dirigibles the right of way in Mexican air lanes. Planes must yield to dirigibles. No dirigible has visited Mexico yet, but the department of communications envisions future flights. Regulations require aircraft in the lane to keep right and avoid deviations to sides, up, or down to prevent collisions.
London reports on April 4 1945 the Duke of Leinster visiting London while his wife lies near death from gas fumes in a Brixton flat. He did not visit the hospital, sending a representative instead and returning to the country estate amid the uncertainty surrounding the duchess’s condition.
Cleveland police logged a fourth fatality amid eight days of gang violence. Obie obli, April 4, reports Canvelly Licarti, 41, found dead with a bullet wound to the head and mud packed in his mouth. Authorities suspect retaliation for the earlier double-garroting of Antonio Rarsellinos, a bootlegger.
The North German Lloyd liner Europen, fastest ship on the return leg, was slowed by rough weather in the English Channel. The vessel completed the voyage from New York to Cherbourg after four days, twenty two hours, and twenty minutes, about seven hours slower than the eastbound record.
Three Texas poultry and dairy authorities spoke in San Antonio on Wednesday. From left to right are Dr. H. Orchard, head of the Texas Poultry Producers' Association. W. F. Schilling, a member of the federal farm board. and O. B. Morton, supervisor of extension service.
An official announcement from American delegation headquarters says the United States, Britain, and Japan are in complete accord. At St James Palace, the Americans and British indicated acceptance of Japanese reservations regarding scrapping and replacing ships to keep dockyards operating. No difficulty is foreseen in the Japanese reservations and money is easy to obtain per classifications 71 and 72 in the light classified.
In Washington the chamber plans a graphic brief arguing San Antonio should be named the dairy and poultry center of Texas with a local board branch. Fred Mally chairs the agriculture committee with Dr J R Orchard and others drafting the brief. OW F Schilling of the Farm Board visited San Antonio and favored the city over Houston as the center. Classifica 1 ads promote family friendly homes.
A Ventura high school girl reported parties at a beach house involving students after drinking. Five youths were identified as participants and the district attorney said 45 other girls and young men attended various outings. The disclosures prompted wholesale expulsions.
Mexico City reports a virulent black smallpox outbreak affecting thousands of schoolchildren. A free clinic operated by the National University medical staff offers treatment and vaccination services. Police escorts accompanied vaccination in nearby towns while cases rise with few deaths reported.
Dr J J Osborn, optometrist, urges readers to seek scientifically fitted glasses to relieve chronic eye discomfort. He claims improper frames cause strain and promises to explain why current glasses fail and how lasting relief can be achieved through proper fitting.
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