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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1930
Page
13
Adrian Hines keeps the mounted head and tusks of Black Diamond, a circus elephant executed in Texas last fall for killing a woman. He has used the beast's legs to craft a unique table.
Ken confronts Cecile in her boudoir as rumors of debt and betrayal swirl. Corbett offers to fund Ardeth’s purchase as Ken demands answers about Cecile inviting Wyeth Giderbil to dinner and a looming power struggle within the Abacco circle.
The city bonds issue of 4 073 million will be rated on May 7 and discussed at two rallies Wednesday night at Los Angeles Heights School. Speakers include Mayor L Y Chantbere and city commissioners with George Wy Snibbery and Maury Maverick among those addressing.
Insurance men gather at the Plaza hotel for a three day session on insurance marketing and training. The event starts May 2 and runs through Thursday with speakers including the association chair detailing industry methods and reforms.
McRobbie seeks a divorce from Alm Merrobbie of 11% Fast Mindelap street after petition filed in San Antonio. Papers served via Sheriff W. U. Puller, noting the couple’s separation and a claim they were married in TN. The document references parties as petitioner and respondent in a standard divorce action.
The TOYO AL teams with Martin and Track-Hillridge sponsors a model airplane contest at Brookeneidgn Park. Anyone who has built a flying plane may enter and fly any size aircraft. The planning committee is led by Herbert Warsch, Norman Schwartz, Paul Morales, and Herbert Untermoser.
Police raid on a house on South Laredy street follows a report by H. J. Wierholwer from Floresville alleging systematic cattle theft. He claimed men slaughtered cattle next door, found eight bonds, and that a gang had operated near Moresrile since early this year, with suspects named Hwa and Faller and others killed and abandoned cattle later found in a pasture.
Marty Martyn of the Southwestern Telegraph company announced reduced telephone rates to Mexico City and other Mexican cities. The cuts include a $1.50 decrease for calls to Mexico City and proportional reductions to other Mexican points. The move follows a decree by the Mexican government affecting international circuits.
The Lanes' Golf Association postpones the Friday Brackenridge Park handicap event due to Fiesta. It will be held the following Friday at Brackenridge Park, May 2, with the same format and participants expected.
Frank Meyers, a curone player, regrets leaving many friends in San Antonio while heading to join his new club. He believes he is “wetting a break,” amid speculation of a draft or trade. Dallas appears likelier to win the Nexus league pennant than San Antonio.
By J. Q. Parish the early skyline of San Antonio is recalled with Gibbs eight story tower as the pride of the city. Soon Bedell and Gun Yer hotels and Gunter building rise. The 8¢ Anthony hotel and annex add to the era’s grand display.
Fire at Neal A Neal dairy estate on Neal Day Farm caused by a report of a crackling blaze awakened by a resident. Captain DeGugperi and Hose cart crews fought the flames, but the dairy and equipment were destroyed, with an estimated loss of around 8000. A tank of water helped check spread, but the fire ended the dairy operation. A separate notice mentions a New York board of aldermen action and unrelated political entries.
A vintage image from 1860 shows the Alamo Plaza meat market era with glass displays and era practices. Photographed by EB Raba at 302 East Guenther Street, the scene recalls early city markets and the Alamo Plaza area. The feature invites readers to submit any related photos for publication in the ongoing old picture series.
The Rainbow Girls met the San Antonio Consistors Wrights Templay and donated 400 dollars to the San Antonio NeMolay chapter. Funds will be used for equipment destroyed in a fire at McAllister tying rer coully. A Mor Vi dance is planned to aid the fund.
Medical officer 1D. Williams, a reserve officer, will attend the High Surgeon's course in aviation medicine at Brooks Field from May 4 to July 3. The assignment covers medical readiness and aviation health oversight duties.
A lone thief emptied a small bank containing 2510 in savings of M T Morales at 2114 Brorales wheel. The container was buried by Morales to guard funds and the thief left only an empty vessel. Morales works an express wagon and planned to withdraw money to buy a brook.
An alligator turtle, a hiw additions to the San Antonio zoo, was announced by Pork Commissioner Jacob Rubiola on Wednesday. The creature, captured in the Nueces river near Asherton, was donated by W E Wroe for six dollars. The turtle spans 18 inches with a head and foot inside its shell. Three young hawks were donated to the zoo on Tuesday by M owner of Hennes Fplil.
Two people remained in hospital Wednesday after a car crash that occurred Tuesday night on St Marys Street. Mrs E Garcia of 219 North Trig Street was knocked unconscious by airbags and sustained injuries at Priv and Travin Streets.
William Chamne Carter, of Fredericksburg, is charged with failing to stop and render aid after a car crash alleged to have occurred on April 13 near Rhineo road. The complaint was filed before a magistrate by J. Dinerstain.
Ben Girard, 62, was stabbed in the right chest with an ice pick and found at his Mooray home by his wife at 2:20 a.m. Benderson removed the weapon and he was taken by ambulance to the hospital. A second man, 26, Roland, was shot in the leg on Monterrey street.
Four thousand seventy five thousand dollar city bond issue backed by fourteen unions plus the United Trades Council and Building Trades Council. Endorsement announced after a Wednesday city hall briefing at a Carpenters Union No. 14 meeting held Tuesday night.
Lieut A L Beattie of Fort Crockett was injured in a Galveston airplane crash on April 4 and reported progressing at Station Hospital Fort Sam Houston. First Lieut Leslee J Maitland of Kellsfield is recovering from injuries from an April 9 auto accident on the Frio city road.
A Fort Sam Houston private recovering from a rattlesnake bite was bitten again on the forearm after picking up a load of leaves. Reports from Station Hospital say the man was attacked twice in the incident.
Ruby Buckler of 104 Milam Street was treated at Santa Rosa Hospital after a can of rant was thrown, cutting her head and face. The incident occurred Wednesday as authorities investigate the assault.
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