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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1930
Page
1
An extensive, period-voice column blends global and U S concerns. It quotes Arthur Brisbane analysis, notes British anxiety over native loyalty and capital punishment debates, and reports stock losses on Wall Street. It cites air rail cost cuts, pilots breaking records, and naval talks with mixed optimism and caution.
Mrs. A. J. Bell president of the San Antonio Holling College Alumnae chapter greets E. Lee Trinkle former Virginia governor as honor guest and principal speaker at a dinner of ex-students Tuesday night.
Guadalupe Rodriguez widow identifies Gordon as the shooter in her husband’s December 13 killing at the Tranet hotel. She testified veiled and briefly removed the veil to point him out as he smoked, while the defense prepared to open its case. Other witnesses described the gunfire and the sequence of events as the couple rode with a friend that night.
Ex students of Hollins College held a dinner at the Menger hotel ballroom with Lee Trinkle, former Virginia governor, as honor guest and principal speaker. He spoke to more than 100 alumni after arriving Tuesday afternoon, following a one day stay and city tour.
Brown feather billfold with tank book and papers listed as valuable. References to Alnas Jr. and Albgirlance orchestra seeking playing gigs. Opportunity for men to learn the vetting business earning $22 to $30 weekly. Mentions a cheese shop on Ridge Street and Bee Clare LIN.
Weather bulletin reports cloudy conditions in San Antonio and vicinity with a southeasterly wind. Venice of forecast includes a low around 64 degrees Wednesday night and a high near 84 degrees Thursday, with unsettled conditions persisting into Thursday.
The report states Loni Lierman, a Black woman and one of three co defendants associated with Sheriff Wyatt Collins of Fuel Bend County, was acquitted by a directed verdict granted by Redersi Judge J. C. Hutch. The government rested its case earlier today.
A Florida bank, The American Bank and Trust Company, closed today. The institution held capital stock of 200000 and total resources of 3073895 dollars. Deposits totalled 2200000 dollars and the closure comes amid routine financial actions by state regulators.
The New York boxing commission barred Primo Carera and its managerial board from rings in the state, upholding the commission’s earlier stance and enforcing the ban as announced.
The city council approved the postal accord between Veale and the United States, marking a progress step in cross border postal relations. Officials indicated the agreement advances exchange duties, with dates tied to October 1 and April 30 noted in the record.
Secretary Hyde defended the agricultural marketing act and the federal farm board before the chamber of commerce amid attacks on the board. He blamed opposition on envy and a self-satisfied desire to resist change, while Farm Board head Legge urged dismissal of government aid and floated a private alternative. Chicago dairy and meat merchants pressed for condemnation of the marketing act as a path to business freedom without government interference.
Missouri Pacific Transportation Company plans new short line overnight freight service between San Antonio and Laredo. A dozen trucks will begin with an overnight run, picking up and delivering freight at origin and destination plus intermediate towns. Executives from St Louis and Houston announced the formation and pending expansion to other Southwest Texas routes.
New York April 30 4N8 Ohio cities Akron and Newark reported mixed results in a partial tally. Akron showed 414 for repeal 24 for modification 0 for enforcement while Newark totaled 2082 with HR for repeal 702 for nullification and 0 for enforcement.
Clouds and unsettled conditions tonight with a low around 6 degrees and a high near 84 expected tomorrow. Moderate southerly winds prevail. Localized showers and possible fog are probable along the canal. fresh winds on the coast.
President Hoover today received the United States official copy of the London naval treaty. Secretary Stimson presented the document at the White House South Grounds. The senate is expected to act and send the pact to the capital soon.
A historical examination argues the U S Senate holds final veto power over treaties, as the sovereign states ratifying the Constitution intended. It stresses that presidents lack authority to alter Senate treaty oversight and that the Senate must judge each treaty with independent judgment and duty to the states.
Federal court report by RB McMillan as receiver for the J. H Jarrett company shows assets of 2,734,817 with a book value of 1,380,101. Audited by Aikman Kiitin Nauman notes assets largely consist of stocks and bonds in affiliated firms. Securities returned to owners, branch offices closed, labor reduced, and inventory of offices and operations completed. A mortgage company report is being prepared for filing.
The Thirty seventh District Court grand jury in Bexar County continued its probe of poll tax irregularities on Wednesday. District Attorney Lamar Scoligeia met with the jury as it deliberated regarding possible fraud tied to poll terms for residents. The panel adjourned with a new grand jury to convene later. May fifth set in the district court.
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