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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1930
Page
1
The Merchandise Mart in Chicago is described as the largest building by floor space worldwide. It faces the Chicago River built largely on air rights over railroad yards and serves as a cool.
Forecast notes completion of theater structures at Brackenridge Park by June 1 with columns finished by July 1. Harvey P. Smith, architect, directs. bids on electrical and plumbing were opened. Teavin Electrical Co. submitted the lowest bid for wiring at 2364 and fixtures at 989. Cotter brothers also listed in the bids.
City officials opened the absentee ballot review for a 4,975,000 issue beforeFridays, as I M de Gryse and J Walker were named by voters to check lists. Absentees will be mailed, envelopes sealed, and ballots forwarded to supervisors in the voters' provinces. Changes in polling places were urged by Simpson, the city clerk, with one letter application received Monday morning.
The Supreme Court today sustained the 1925 act authorizing purchases of school books to be supplied free to all state school children. The ruling, brought by Emmett Cochran and others, confirms the Louise Liana general assembly measures. The decision affirms government aid to education and the project’s funding authority.
A fragmentary report notes that the Brackeneidge animal ward received new exhibits, including a snake bird and a badger, but details are garbled and unreadable beyond the basic fact of their presentation and the donor.
In a vivid wartime letter from Beverly Hills dated April 23, Will Rogers claims Army men with 50 planes and General Fechet offered a dramatic demonstration over the city. He notes bombers and a 4000 wound count rumoredly set for high explosives, mocks the wartime propaganda, and praises the U S Army and Navy as a dangerous, masculine effort while expressing mixed pride and concern.
A fire damaged an auto company building causing smoke and heat damage to the shop and nearby vehicles. Firefighters from the local station fought the blaze for hours, halting production and prompting department officials to inspect for containment and safety. No injuries were reported.
Fragmented OCR text describes a Market House event with farmers praising aspects of a local market. It mentions fuel concerns and a possible display or meeting, with references to names and places obscured by garbled wording. The readable elements suggest a civic market gathering and reactions to conditions affecting farmers.
In Washington April 28 the Senate faces Parker nomination for the Supreme Court. Parker defends his record against charges of racism and deflects accusations tied to a previous gubernatorial campaign while supporters and opponents prepare for debate on the high court appointment.
A Texan minority floor leader, confined to bed with influenza, shows slight improvement. Reports say he may be able to return to duties Thursday as the conference report is under consideration.
The Clarke Rotate Ch company incorporated. The firm was adjudged bankrupt Monday on voluntary petition of the president. The office of the company was toffee to FT. M. Auheon, referee in bankruptcy, for adjudication. The company shows assets of 1247 and liabilities of 829 according to its statement filed.
Archibishop Michael J. Curter of Baltimore argues in Washington that prohibition failed due to flawed enforcement. He urges a fair trial of the law as an experiment, insisting laws are valid when enforced, not simply out of affection for them.
At Roosevert Field New York on April 2 Miss Frasces Reey dropped nearly three miles in the air with a parachute. She took a plunge and then rose to finish in about fourteen minutes as onlookers noted a record dress of 16 40 feet. A French observer followed with a daring descent while Jol Stanger displayed a new parachute technique using a belt harness and hands tied behind him.
A veteran recalls a Spanish Civil War commemoration during a Sunday event dated to January 18 1818 in Manity Bas. The report mentions a band, a baton, and a performance of The Lioubie Eagle with a leader directing the play amid a ceremonial gathering.
A chaotic clash near Kiangei and Anihwes left 1000 Chinese casualties as bandsmen attacked camps. Survivors report women and children were harmed during the raid, with local units overwhelmed and forces gathering at the riverside to repel further incursions.
April 28 report notes calls for a probe into election spending and campaign finances. Michigan lawmakers consider an official inquiry prompted by resident concerns and a representative push to examine expenditures and voting processes.
Mrs. Queen E. Marrs of San Antonio displays a small Alamo replica in Gunter Hotel show windows Los Angeles. The clay model depicts the Alpine front at each end and holds bluebonnets, intended as a mantel piece. Marrs dedicates the piece to her grandfather Joel St. Williams, a former Williamcon County president and Texan pioneer.
A dry ruling rejected by the Supreme Court in a West Virginia case. The challenge, led by Paul Debhia and Owen Palmer of the Northern District, argued the prohibition amendment was unconstitutional for lacking two thirds approval from the states before ratification by the House of Representatives.
A troubledbank in Naiaway county faced closure as state officials moved to seize assets after directors removed key officers. Authorities cite liquidity concerns and regulatory actions, with Rake finance department overseeing the proceedings and the bank's future status pending further review.
In April 23 area motorists report seeing three men form a motorcade and hold up Herbert V3. Xehone at a collector in the Pigely-Wirely Morea. They drove off in a REO vehicle after the raid, leaving the scene near nth At pla street and Warnall Fond.
Local officials including Mayor Chamberlains and editor Mr Meigen outline bond campaign radio talks from 10 to 10:18 pm with streams on WOAL and KUSA. Mass meetings set for Pruitt Avenue school and Roberta Yabornach. city commissioners to speak. Opponents schedule two rallies at Collins Garden and San Pedro Park with 9 o'clock start and speakers Hugh Robertaou and Walter Crnan.
Senator Wagner of New York laid out three unemployment relief measures on the senate floor. He urged action to stabilize penury and said the labor department reported rising unemployment. He pressed for a federal unemployment data system and a stabilization board to coordinate public works with state agencies.
The Say Pedro meeting will feature participants such as Henry Hirschberg Mrs F W MrAvister Frank C Davis Guy S McFarland and John Bosle.
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