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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1930
Page
2
Fragments describe a kidnapping attempt linked to election activities in the Chicago area. The text mentions a person named Mabel C. Casper and references Randolph Meldir as a committer with duties tied to publicity and public notices. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
Katie Wilson and J F Gatrick wed beneath the hotel pool waters in Los Angeles amid a live broadcast ceremony. Reverend Sheldon Shepard conducted the rite via a diving-helmet phone hookup enabling a televised transmission.
John E. Craig of Oyde Mallory Steamship Co says demand is rising as industry recovers after a fall and winter setback. He notes improved business, higher shipments between Texas, Maine and New York, and a push to upgrade steamship routes with the oil burning turbine ships Mohawk and Argonaut to Galveston to New York service.
In Chicago on April B-6, an election robbery attempt to abduct Alderman Sheldig WL Govier, Democratic Committeeman candidate, was foiled by police. Three men were arrested on assault with intent to kill charges amid a chaotic scene as Govier’s car was boxed near the club by rivals’ supporters. Govier’s nephew Benjamin aided in subduing a attacker, and a detective squad pursued the remaining suspects.
Advocates of a S4075,000 bond issue plan a mass meeting in Millrats plaza to organize support. About 4500 citizens, bankers, and business leaders from suburbs are expected. A permanent organization will elect a chairman secretary and treasurer. A citywide letter drive will mail 90,000 notices explaining bonding capacity and the plan. the inability to endorse could threaten the city.
Miss Mabel Cooper, secretary of the Randolph field dedication committee, sends photographs and publicity to newspapers and magazines about the June 20 21 and 22 ceremonies at Randolph field. She also distributes invitations to international figures, especially Latin American countries, for the event abroad.
A new coastal freight service from San Antonio becomes effective with road and rail routes. TL. A. Losttler, freight agent for Southern Nexus, announced the rollout aimed at shippers in the Pass end Usude arve region, with Loeffler noting car and hem tar lots support.
Witness accounts describe threats of kidnapping and violence surrounding a ward election as detectives and volunteers patrolled polling places. Downstate tensions rose with Ruth Hanna McCormick and Charles B. Deneen contesting the Republican senatorial nomination, prompting special precautions to safeguard the vote.
A Kwangtung provincial regiment attempting to suppress Communist depredations along the Kwangtanksi border was defeated by Communist forces near Canton on April 8 as reinforcements are being bent to the front. Money is easy to obtain if you read Baetilieca Goan Vand 72 Light Classic.
Reverend William UO Joyner told his Lakeview church audience that today’s churches stifle ministry and act like asylums for the mentally challenged. He warned the church must reform and announced a two week revival with daily services at 2:30 and 3 p m led by Rev C Hutner.
The Duchess of Apwiie born Princess Anne of Flower gave birth to a daughter at the palace residence in Naples on April in the Depotimunts palace. The newborn is the couple's fourth daughter, confirming a happy family event at the Duke of Ante's residence.
New York reporter says Paulie Goodman, a cook, recovered a verdict for damages after alleging injuries in a motor accident ruined her sense of taste and smell, rendering she unable to work. The trial concluded with a verdict favoring the plaintiff against the vehicle owner.
Maj Gen Willam Lasyter commander of the Eighth Corps Area and his aide First Lieut Leander I Syme left Dodd Field Fort Sam Houston on a flight inspection tour of several air centers.
Maj. ten Willame Lassiter led an inspection flight with Lt Syme and others in a Jakest type attack plane from the Third Attack Dirony. They flew from Denver to San Antonio to inspect facilities and plan future moves in the Highth Corps Area.
In Cairo a fragmentary and garbled report mentions the government considering returning funds tied to the expedition of King Tutankhamen. The piece references Lord Carmaven and a reading of a remittance related to the king, but details are unclear.
The Texas Bus Owners Association convened with 40 percent of members present and delegates from five Southwestern states at the St. Anthony Hotel. No business was conducted before lunch. committees were formed and registries completed. Speeches highlighted transportation importance and highway development.
Graf Zeppelins themed stamps will be issued by the Post Office Department and go on sale in San Antonio after April 21. Denominations 7 cent, $1.20 and $2.60. About 440 stamps were requisitioned locally. The Night of the Zeppelins flight departs from Friedrichshafen, Germany, May 10, and will pass through Hin Saniera, Brazil, via Lakeport.
An old advertisement urges relief from constipation and headaches with Kellogg's All-Bran. It claims the cereal detoxifies the system, improves blood iron, and offers a safer alternative to drugs, touting ready-to-eat use with milk or cream and recipes on the package.
Fragmentary report states a doctor was killed after a notification of appointment ban at Peter Bent Reighepg hospital. The article mentions Liddell and Spencer Isagine connected to the case, with unclear references to a Texas medical client and a home setting.
In Denver Heights area a driver, Rudy Almaguer, 32, faced charges for speeding in the 2700 block of Tyler Street. Judge Pallud Wilson presided as Almaguer pleaded guilty to speeding. The court considered the option of a suspended sentence but opted for a standard penalty after the defendant failed to present a valid excuse. A separate note mentions tense courtroom sentiment and a distant scene at a Denver Heights park.
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