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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1930
Page
6
Edger, chief vice investigator for the Justice Department, arrived to renew the investigation into the 1988 death of Basil Miles, an ethcam diplomat. He planned meetings with acquaintances tied to the operation as potential informants.
German dancing enthusiasts cheer a new radio innovation as Carlos of Berlin calls numbers over the air. Couples move to proper spaces on a roulette style dance floor in a lively display of synchronized steps and rhythm.
World war veterans must file disability compensation claims with the Veterans' bureau before Saturday midnight. L C Chapman, regional director, announced the bureau will stay open Saturday night to accept applications from eligible veterans. All evidence should accompany the claim, with additional evidence possible later.
Harrison county grand jury declined to indict 21 year old W. Fannin in the March 14 slaying of his father near there in defense of his mother. Fannin admitted the killing and was allowed to remain at his farm home to protect his mother and family.
In Sebring Florida on April 3 Mrs William EB Carver a Philadelphia socialite and her year old son died after an ax attack by a Black yard boy named Ben Whitehead The Carvers had just arrived from Philadelphia and were resting when the assailant entered their bedroom and fatally wounded the woman and child The husband named an unnamed Black man as the assailant in a coroner's verdict declaring the case a serious one.
Beary L. Cecil of the National Association of Book Publishers will give a free lecture at 6:18 p.m. Friday in the Main Avenue High School auditorium. He addresses students from Mark Twain, Thomas Nelson Page, and Joel Chandler Harris Junior schools Friday morning. The talk, The Values of Reading and Having Private Libraries, is part of a Southern tour through Aransas, Louisiana, Mississippi and other cities.
In Chicago on April 3, party allegiance surged as Ruth McCormick, candidate for U S Senate, argues Senator Deneen’s GOP loyalty. Mark Hanna's daughter Hanna II is cited, with remarks challenging Deneen’s Republicanism and its influence on the race. The primary date approaches next Tuesday.
Sicily reports two earthquakes felt yesterday causing panic among residents. People sought refuge in chapels and the cathedral while authorities issued hourly updates and aid measures to calm the populace.
Lavrersat journalist from London reports on Krut Johans venturer seeking a bold companion for a weed boat dash from London to New York. The venture requirements stress a strong stomach and daring.
In Daytona Beach Florida April 5 An indefinite extension of the approval of automobile trials on the beach speedway was granted by the American Automobile Association for British driver Kaye Don who aims to set a new world speed record. W D Edenburn AA A representative said the extension comes a year or day before a Detroit hearing while Don spends today in Miami with mechanics adjusting gear ratios. The notice follows beach conditions seen as unfavorable for the trial.
Nearly three thousand cotton ginners attended the annual convention of the Texas Cotton Ginners Association in Dallas. The meeting at the Dallas venue showcased industry updates, market outlooks, and networking opportunities for gins and related firms.
Gandhi authorizes mass civil disobedience against the salt law in India. He plans a Sunday action near Dandi and aims to enroll 1000 volunteers for the independence campaign. The notice cites Young India as the source and places Gandhi in Bombay and Ahmadabad with connections to Surat.
Kansas City April 3 directors of the Midwest Wool Marketing association discussed perfection of proposed plans for a wool warehousing corporation in session today.
John Mears Cabot of Cambridge Macs and William A Bickers of Culpepper Va were recommended to President Hoover for promotion in the foreign service for heroism during Santo Domingo outbreaks. They aided in effecting a truce between insurgents and government and protected foreign citizens at Puerto Plata. Acting Secretary Cotton commended them for their meritorious conduct.
Bexar county bonds totaling 187000 will be retired as decided by the county commissioners court. The 1025 court house and sale issue bonds of 30000 will be listed as one item. Other items include 10000 bridge bonds 1000 overils home bonds and the balance in bridge refunding bonds.
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN Germany April 8 The Graf Zeppelis with saver improvements including two gondolas under the paneen mer cable for an electric plant took off this morning for its first flight of 1930. Only the crew and several Zeppelin company engineers were aboard for what was expected to be a brief cruise.
Capudine offers quick relief from nervous pains and headaches by soothing nerves with a liquid formula that acts rapidly. It does not deaden nerves or upset the stomach, making it an ideal remedy advertised for over 20 years in 30 and 50 cent sizes at drug stores.
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