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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1930
Page
1
A fragmented column argues Ruth Hanna McCormick, daughter of the late Mack, should be elected to the United States Senate on merit and decency grounds. It cites her intelligence, industry, and capability while noting opposition from those who fear a woman in power. The piece also touches on Carnera and various unrelated items.
Beecin S As photo lists board employment openings. Men are wanted for positions announced by the U S Farm Board with emphasis on male applicants.
President Hoover paid tribute to Dr. William Henry Wetch as our greatest statesman in public health during a Washington celebration marking the eightieth birthday of the Baltimore pathologist. The dean of American medicine, holding the history of Medicine chair at Johns Hopkins, received honors from many regions. 40 other cities joined in tribute.
MEXICO CITY April NShe Jobo Barry, who called himself a former Omaha newspaper reporter, was ordered deported to the United States for alleged defamation of President Tascual Ortiz Tlubiy. Five detectives witnessed Barry claim he forecast the president's downfall and death.
Youngstown Sheet and Tube directors and proxy holders were to begin voting shortly after 2 p.m. on the proposed 1.0 billion dollar steel merger, a landmark move shaping the region's industrial landscape.
In a crowded session of the senate lobby committee, a Alabama senator labeled a newspaper editor a coward while the editor called the senator contemptible. A voltage of personal insults and threats of a brawl filled the room as witnesses testified about donations and bids linked to Musele Shoals. The dispute intensified as other editors arrived, compelling Senator Walsh to restore order amid shouted challenges to go outside.
A mass meeting at Tedhaven hall launched an anti bond campaign against the $4,075,000 municipal issue set for May 7. Speakers included John Doyle and A D Weakley chaired the effort with aims to organize ward and precinct leadership.
The country ends its official tribute to the late President William Howard Taft as flags return to full height. The capital’s public buildings, military posts, ships at sea, and government sites nationwide resume normal display after the nation’s mourning period.
Police report a body found on an island in the Rio Grande on the American side about one mile from here. The victim, an unidentified man around 80, was shot through the chest and his jaw was fractured. The death is treated as a foul on the island.
The Thirty-seventh District Court grand jury reported 36 indictments and 47 no bills. The panel met Tuesday and adjourned at noon. The grand jury will reconvene for a term on May 3 in Anderson.
Beautiful six room home for 5050. 1929 Chevrolet Liz Coyne priced at 405. Homes from 102 dollars per month. Employment ads feature positions of every kind today in the classified section.
Oklahoma City reports a brief exchange between Senator Thomas and Secretary of State Cotton about actions to free J E Bristow, held by bandits in Mexico. Reports say ransom talks progress slowly with money on the way and potential release tied to payment. Federal agents and San Angelo miners' families are mentioned in the wider kidnapping case.
U S Senator Nye accuses postoffice buildings nationwide of costing the government millions annually. He claims corruption and mismanagement in the postal system, urging Senate action to audit expenditures and fix procurement abuses evident in St Paul related dealings.
A San Antonio forecast from Weather 1 predicts warm, dry conditions easing after a brief heat spike. Daytime highs near 90s and a 67 degree low Monday night with increasing clouds by Wednesday and no rain expected.
An 18 month old child was the sole witness to the shooting of James Liett, a Midland businessman. He was found on the bed with a pistol wound in the head, a small boy nearby crying. Doctors said Liett could not recover.
Henry will open his United States Senate campaign with a speaking event at Conroe in Montgomery County. He opposes Senator Morris Sheppard and asserts there will be no flyers or litigation repeating the prohibition sentiment attributed to Sheppard.
The Belgian senate approved the Hague agreements with the Tonng plan by 100 to 1. Weather reports predict low temperatures across the region with highs near four degrees Celsius and southerly winds Along the coast.
A San Antonio parade day aimed to recruit 160 workers but only six employed from a park crowd. Bureau officials, including Joveal Muclin, canvassed laborers and found wages ranged from 1.50 to 2 dollars a day plus board. Officials criticized the demonstration as unlikely to attract employers and noted cross-city labor shortages. The scene drew impromptu speeches as police arrived late.
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