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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1930

Page

4

Locust Grove negro porter found killed in Georgia

A report from Locust Grove Georgia states the investigation into the killing of 3 H eating a Pullman porter on the Hannan City Special stalled as county and railway detectives work with officials from Macon to Atlanta. The body was found near a track marked by a sapling and ground damage as authorities pursue clues.

Locust Grove USK Necro Hannan City Macon Atlanta

Liquor Violations Hit Federal Courts In Six Months

The department of justice reports 26 811 liquor violation cases filed in federal courts for the six months ending February. Convictions or guilty pleas reached 24 213, with total fines amounting to 2 379 448 dollars. A lower figure than the prior year’s 27 575 cases.

Berrice Washington, D. C Uncle Sam Department of Justice

Sugar substitute highlights at American Chemical Society meet

Report from Atlanta on Dr. W. T. Schreiber presenting a non fattening sugar from cottonseed hull bran using a bureau of standards formula. Xylose or zilex is said to be widely distributed and not well understood nutritionally, with potential for cheap production. A meat substitute from cottonseed is also described, offering high protein content and broad culinary uses to aid the poor.

Atlanta American Chemical Society United States W. T. Schreiber Bureau of Standards Schreiber Ita Nti David Weskoy Montclair N. J

Mexican Diplomat From Moscow Is Given Courtesies

Mexico City reports that Silva Herzog, former Mexican envoy to Russia, received courtesies on arrival after Mexico cut diplomatic ties. No interference was made with his departure, though Mexico ordered him to leave Moscow in protest of Communist demonstrations outside legations abroad.

Mexico City Moscow Mexico Russia Esus Silva Nerzog Nyintyier Silva Herezo Mosene

Baylor President Denies Resignation Rumor

In a statement issued yesterday Baylor University president dismissed circulating reports of his resignation and a gubernatorial bid. He called the rumor unfounded and attributed it to a person with a vivid imagination, stating no truth to the claims.

Waco Uagler University Fort Wortley

Coahuila Gusher Output Reported at 20,000

Reports from San Juan de Sabinas Coahuila indicate a large oil well in that state has begun production. The well, named Rasher, is the first major producer in Coahuila with about 20 000 barrels per day, while four other wells remain small producers and not yet pumping at full capacity.

Mexico City San Juan de Sabinas Coahuila

Guard Placed Over Looted Graveyard in Wis

Sheriff Joby Anifrekon oversaw security at Meare cemetery after deputies reported nine graves opened and houses scattered behind the Tong deserted graveyard. Anderson halted the digging while men sought rings and other jewelry in the disturbed plots.

Joby Anifrekon Meare Anderson Ringe

Petrified Forest Found in New Mexico

Professor Yeorge Within of Yale reports discovery of a petrified forest in the San Juan basin of New Mexico. The site reveals lardwoody and tenate, with honey of tara remnants dating to ancient times. Public notices mention Longeton School of Art and admission charges in a garbled advertisement.

N.M. New Taven Yeorge Yale San Juan Basi New Mexico Longeton School of Art Myrile Tangstan Ze Prhibit Toosins

Inventors Demonstrate New Door Alarm to Police

In Mensico City two inventors showcased a door attachment for burglar alarms that emits a loud but harmless explosion when entry is forced. A fireworks maker and other tradesmen alleged their alarms were stolen, prompting police to investigate patent status and possible misappropriation.

Mensico City

Ants Bore Through Tennis Court Surfacing

In Texas, ants have damaged the college tennis courts by tunneling through the tar caliche and rock base. The court was laid with a caliche base, rock, and water-projected surfacing, but three ant hills have opened to disrupt play, creating small holes in the surface.

Ein Yourg Texas Hed Ants

Texas Hebrews to Seek Fund Quota

Jews of Texas launch a campaign to attain a $200,000 quota of the $24,000,000 national allied Jewish drive. Dallas was chosen as state headquarters after a statewide meeting with 10 delegates. Mori Rathenberg, national chairmen, spoke. J. R. Kexter of Dallas was elected state chairman and A. M. Simon of Fort Worth, vice chairman.

Dallas Texas Mori Rathenberg J. R K.exter A. M. Simon Fort Worth

Rubio authorizes petroleum probe in industry department

President Ortiz Rubio has authorized creation of a petroleum investigating committee within the department of industry commerce and labor. The panel will study complaints from oil companies and advise the department on decisions to speed industry progress delayed by failed rulings.

Menico Guy Ortiz Rubio Department of Industry, Commerce and Labor Petroleum Renier Department Seveen Companicn

Neff to Speak at Rite Fete on Maundy Thursday

Rev Hiram Morrison will open the Maundy Thursday observances at the Scottish Rite hall at 7 p.m. April 17. Vat M. Neff former Texas governor and chairman of the Texas Raitronil commission will be the principal speaker. Titus A. Eldridge will preside. Virginia chapter Rose Croix opens ritualistically. Hey Harrison delivers the invocation. Toasts honor the U S President, the Supreme Council and other bodies. Dave Watsor presides over the ladies as Ellis B. Neiswangur introduces speakers. Scott Rite quartet provides music.

Hiram Morrison M. Neff Texas Texas Raitronil Commission Titus A. Eldridge Wilgini Rose Croit Harrison United States Walter C. Sparks Supreme Council Loyer Eph M. Poyntz Dave Watsor Luther DeVilbiss Ellis B. Neiswangur WS. Fly Heown Sourmay Juline Rimpson Voulrallo Warren Tul Ralph Nebles Legur Ani Walter Danka

May Move Lower California Capital

Mexico City reports a proposal to shift the Lower California government capital from Mexicali to Ensenada after the Tijuan a Ensenada highway is completed. Party members visiting Governor Tajita said Ensenada offers better accommodations for government offices.

Mexico City Lower California Mexicali Enseniada Tijuane-Anseonda Tajita Haseanda Ices

Simple glycerin mix ends long constipation trial

An old advertisement claims an 11 year constipation problem was resolved by a glycerin based mix with shuckthorn bark and chili. Adlerika is touted as a stronger cleaner promising relief in two hours and a “real cleaning” of stomach and bowels.

AL Sears Enys Chas J. Blair

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