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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1930
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane reports Henry Ford has perfected an all metal plane using three Packard Diesel motors burning crude oil. The craft would carry 11 passengers across continents for about 64.60 dollars fuel per trip. Ford says no fuel costs for rights of way, terminals, or wear. safety is improved with eliminated fire hazards and simple auto style cockpit radio communication.
Washington April 17 Henry H Curran president of the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment told the senate lobby committee that organizing would require about 1 000 000 to run its campaign this year He outlined plans for state wide referenda similar to Wisconsin Montana Nevada and New York and said the 427213 spent last year was needed to unite the organization Curran claimed three of every four Americans were wet and accused some prohibition officers of withholding facts in enforcement while Seymour Lowman assistant secretary of the treasury acknowledged reports
Mr and Mrs M J Fairey of 506 Wickes Street mark their sixtieth wedding anniversary. The Pioneer Texans recall Comanche Indian raids of 1870 as part of their long marriage celebration.
The article discusses rising federal prosecutions and political pushback against prohibition, noting attorney general statements and a commission urging action. It cites figures on bootlegger activity, donations in New York, and a Catholic population report with detailed institutions and service counts. The prose reflects debate over enforcement and public sentiment as authorities report increased illegal activity.
The Knives couple of 506 Wickes Street mark their fiftieth wedding anniversary in San Antonio after long pioneer life in Texas. Mr. Puirey, born Branchville D C, wed his partner in Marlin in 1870. They endured Comanche raids, moved to San Antonio 12 years ago, and lived in Marlin 48 years before that. They have six children and eleven grandchildren with great grandchildren.
Washington reports preliminary Texas census numbers with Hale Center and Oldham counts listed. Figures show 905 in Hale Center and 648 in Roberta County with Miami also noted, while several entries lack comparatives. The data reflects early state totals and county tallies without full context.
Anthony Kansas reports trial testimony alleging Beo Turner, plant superintendent, asked to hire a Black man to kill his wife Mrs. Turner. Wichita witness Della Barkley testified Turner hired Jim Strutten, a confessed killer, for the February 20 murder at the Turners home.
Fragmentary notice lists Balramen earning 73 weekly through selling propositions endorsed by a national organization. Mentions classes 31 13 72 and a personal endorsement from Monty for Basler. Also references room and board for 214 dollars monthly at 436 South Hackterey Street, with Claim 103.
American citizen Leonard P Cassidy was released after being kidnapped by four men Tuesday night. Embassy reports Cassidy reached a Sebastopol ranch in Texas state of exhaustion. Patrick Shea, president of the Transcontinental Fruit company, provided the release information. one assailant is believed detained. Cassidy could not explain the motive or reason for the kidnapping or release.
LONDON April 17 The House of Lords considered keeping the death penalty for cowardice and desertion in the British army while rejecting the Commons amendment to abolish the punishment in the army and air force annual bill.
Wealthy Texas cattleman John XS Jones, 63, described as a millionaire, was found dead after a fall in an El Paso hotel last night. Police said the cause was not yet determined, with investigators reviewing the scene and awaiting autopsy results.
The forecast notes partly cloudy skies with mild Thursday temperatures around four degrees. Light to moderate northeast winds accompany cloud cover and a cooler Friday night.
Chief Gwen W Bildar deployed the force to overturn four major crimes during the night. Two safe burglaries and four holdups yielded about $2000. A masked bandit robbed Travelers night manager J I Durham and three others at 2:65 a m taking $1500. The two stores robbed were Sailing's No 3 and Sailing's No 4 on South Presa and West Commerce streets. The bandit, about 35, 5 feet 11 inches, demanded cash and warned victims to lie down as he rifled registers and a safe. Suspect described but not caught by press time.
Washington DC January reports that Senator Dale of Vermont, a Republican, was named to the Senate campaign funds investigation committee. Vice President Untlis will replace Senator Bingo of Connecticut, who declined the appointment.
Henny Campbell Close, 62, former advertising man and self styled physician, condemned to die tonight in the electric chair for the torch murder of a woman he sought to marry in a bigamous arrangement. The trial records and sentence mark a grim climax to a widely reported case that drew public attention in Trenton, New Jersey.
A civic tally in Teterboro shows 42 officials including mayor, magistrate, clerk, and a five member council, while eligible voters total about 1,200. Clarence Chamberlin, former justice of the peace, resigned to pursue flying over the Atlantic.
The local weather bureau predicts continued cloudy skies and warm conditions in San Antonio and vicinity Thursday night into Friday with no rain. Temperatures hovering near 64 degrees Thursday night, light to moderate variable winds mostly northerly, and a cold snap in Northeast East Texas with fair weather forecast for West Texas.
Olza Edwards, former dancer, found guilty of extorting money from Nathan Amster, a millionaire traction magnate, by threatening to publicly reveal paternity of her one year old son. Jury recommended mercy. Judge Taage Recalls may sentence from two and a half to five years. Edwards jailed in Harlem awaiting April 25 sentencing.
Washington April 1 continuing attacks on foreign entanglements the Daughters of the American Revolution approved a resolution opposing commitments to alliances that would limit U S decision on international affairs. The convention endorsed the national defense chairman Mrs William Sherman Walker whose report urged action against spec ism atheism socialism and communism.
London April 17. Participation of the United States in the naval limitation agreement known as the safeguarding clause has been arranged to keep America free from entanglement in European naval problems. Senator Joseph T. Robinson of Arkansas is a leading member of the American delegation.
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