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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1930
Page
1
A fragmented column discusses child health guidance urging parental cooperation, noting fresh air sunlight and simple foods aid development. It critiques Hoover era policy and hints government roles in advising mothers, while mixing scientific explanations on atoms and radiation with stray OCR errors.
Theo Bradshaw family mourns as Mrs Thelma Bradshaw and Mrs Lydia David attend an examining trial for two women charged in the Teerne murder. The mothers recount memories of the slain husband and father, describing a life of happiness and loss as they face the courtroom.
A Santa Fe train collided with a Pickwick transcontinental bus near Taleta, seven miles from Auburnnecque, killing fifteen and injuring several others. The bus, eastbound, was demolished and burned. bodies lay along the track. One driver survived. train engineer George Irwin said the bus slowed suddenly.
Tracey was elected eminent grand commander at the Grand Commandery of Texas during the convention. Nathan Ko and twelve other delegates from San Antonio attended the meeting on a Thursday in the sprite season.
Montgomery dispatch reports that a confessed killer, feared by the public, was electrocuted at Kilby prison early today. The execution follows his admission of slaying a bank president and others, ending a long, grim case that shocked the city.
Fragmented want ad mentions a Model A Roadster for sale or display with a wheelbase likeness and a price of 40.50. It also references Easter flowers and agents for South Texas positions. The text includes classification numbers and incomplete phrases from a classifieds section.
Ruth Santell obtained a divorce from AL Santell a motion picture director in Anghili gs April 11 cruising cruelty and incompatibility. She testified they had separated 23 times with no reconciliation. Her mother corroborated the claim. Santell did not contest. A property settlement of 812,000 and 500 a month alimony was approved. They were married five years.
Vice President Curtis denied published reports he would retire after his current term. He stated he would not discuss the 1932 re election and indicated his future plans depend on early developments.
Washington April 11 congressional conferees reach agreement on a duty of 7 cents a pound on cotton now on the free list. The provision, part of the tariff bill, is approved following negotiations in the Senate and House. The measure covers staple cotton as part of the ongoing tariff program.
The report contains garbled forecast fragments mentioning Friday and Saturday, temperatures around 62, and winds shifting to southerly. Several terms appear miswritten, obscuring locations and exact times, but the text implies a cool weekend with variable winds and possible windy nights.
Seven gunmen robbed a bank in Phva Ohio initiating a running raid through the city amid a heavy exchange of fire. One person killed and two wounded as robbers evacuated with about $10 000 in cash. pursuit by police followed, a Michigan license plate noted on the bandit car. Citizens and store workers reported windows shattered by bullets as the thieves forced cashier F J Levin to accompany them.
Police report thefts involving two mirrors and a purse at 603 North Markborey, cash lacking, and a pocketbook with small money from 56 Lamar. additional reports include nine items stolen from 311 West Lullwood, with entries noting break in at Saintl Smith store at 1001 West Marlin where nothing else was taken.
Madrid April 11. No official confirmation on a possible engagement between Princess Beatrice elder daughter of King Alfonso and the Duke of El Walelp. Widespread interest surrounds the Duke’s Madrid visit amid rumors of a betrothal.
In Kansas City a 51 year old man, Moly Daddunnn, was found dead from a self inflicted gunshot after a two week search for his pet dog that had been described as a threat to commit suicide. Authorities reported the incident occurred today at his residence.
Chief Killay reports solving a jail beer delivery plot after a man attempting escape climbed a fire escape with two cases. A second man fled in a car as police arrested his accomplice on the jail side. Details emerged from an intercepted call guiding the arrest.
Federal indictments against Current Peruse and Alfred Dagger charged with using the mail to defraud in a $2,000,000 era t at the Merguerie McKinney Manufacturing company were dismissed today in federal court under getters from a ieachat jer general's office.
A federal grand jury in Oklahoma prepared to begin an investigation into Jamaica ginger sales alleged to be responsible for more than 300 paralysis cases in the state. Judge Elgar 8. Vaught recently received a partial report as the inquiry moves forward.
The nomination of Fudge Jobe J. Parker of North Carolina for Associate justice of the Langa Supreme Court will be reported favorably by the judiciary committee, it was learned today in Washington.
Fragmented OCR text shows a UK Senate committee discussing a power bill. The readable segments mention the power commission, publishing an imeneudge phrase, and references to tense debate and potential legal or technological implications.
The Light's box score review confirms accuracy for Texas League opener. An extended play by play story promises a complete game account, noting the Indians' clash and urging readers to seek the reliable report in The Light.
Weather expert J H Tarboe forecasts a cloudy period for Los Angeles with a Friday night and Saturday span. Expect temperatures around 62 degrees and light southerly winds from the coast as both eastern and western Texas regions see partly cloudy skies and the north areas of West Lexus anticipate showers.
WASHINGTON April report says Ryan Wills, former chairman of the board of WH Smith company, indicted by a District of Columbia grand jury on one count of embezzling 1,166,202 from the investment firm’s bonds. Investigators allege misuse of company funds during leadership tenure.
Laredo Texas April. A 30 year old black man named Ue McKinley Tiggins was detained after admitting to officers he was an escaped convict. He said he originated from Bay City and escaped from Honta ville prison in 1924. Prison officials were notified.
Mexican nationals were deported through the Laredo port bringing this week’s total to 92. The aliens were charged with illegally entering the country.
Mrs Hoth Hania McCormick drew a great ovation in the House of Representatives as she took her seat fresh from victory in the man's primary. The scene unfolded in Washington D C with cheers for the new member.
Justice filed murder charges against Edwarda and Young for the San Antonio pair who escaped the state hospital and are accused of killing J. W. Bradshaw near Waring on the Guadalupe river. District Attorney Woodley seeks a hearing and murder trial, with testimonies from Mrs. Mary Young and Mrs. Thelma Bradshaw.
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