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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1930

Page

6

Riot at political meet alarms crowd at Maverick Park

A 1500 strong crowd at Maverick Park turned chaotic during a bond ratings meeting. L J Magenis clashed with speakers, Donovan Weldon and James Young Ir were targeted, and fists flew as supporters and opponents yelled. Frank C. Davis defended the bond plan and Major Chambers faced criticism over city audits and the Olmos dam controversy.

Maverick Park L. J. Magenis Bonds Donovan Weldon Beane Facts Magentis James Young Ir Magenis Jaloty Davis Frank C. Davis Crusader Mussolinis Therm San Antonio Boyle John Borle Olmos Borier McKenzie Conuction Company Parle John B. Wheeler Brecords Rio Davenport San Antonio Trades Council

Misused funds probe and political tensions rise

The report cites charges of fund misuse against city officials including George Sucker, brother-in-law of Phil Wright, with accusations of personal gain from public money. Maury Maverick denounces the mayor’s conduct as slanderous, while Hailey’s anti-bond movement leader criticizes the campaign climate and fiscal integrity in local politics.

Janes Young Sr Young George Sucker Phil Wright Fire Patice Cotmissioner Maury Maverick Hi Waler Tynan

Possible Cure for Jake Paralysis Being Tried Out

Kansas City April 30 treatment for metallic poisoning hailed as a possible cure for jake paralysis a strange malady affecting hundreds after Jamaica ginger beverage Dr C M Powell interne general hospital said four patients benefited from thiosulfate therapy used as the metal poisoning cause remains under study The report notes the remedy targets metals in the body and may offer relief to those afflicted

Kansas Citt Jake Sing Jamaica C. M. Powell General Hospital

Dallasite Killed Battling Police

Dallasite dies after opening fire on officers during a raid at his apartment. Police report he fired on 30 officers, wounding two bystanders before being fatally shot himself. John Trehios, 35, and W. R Green were injured.

Dallas Cex Apiiguar Strest Dichi Hisieelf John Trehios Cne Olerarir W. R Greenee Jwiliterman Inn

Bishop Quits After Trial in Episcopal Diocese

Lexington April 30 The Rt Rev Almon Abbott bishop of the Episcopal diocese of Lexington resigned with the approval of Presiding Bishop James De Wolf Perry after the Velasco case last week. Velasco of Dayton was tried for violation of a preordination pledge not to marry a Catholic and for unseemly conduct and defaming language toward his bishop. he was acquitted on one count but found guilty on a third and reprimanded.

Lexington Almon Abbott Banda of the Most James de Walte Derry Episcopal Church Ju- Ving Velnseo Dayton Velnseo Velasco

Arrests Expected After Ky Dynamiting Attacks

Madison views a day after the dynamiting of two non union miners homes in Nortonville Kentucky. authorities discovered a death note and explosives on the porch of Judge J D Shain's home as officials urge swift arrests in the case.

Madisonviwues Apra Wpi Nortonville J. D. Shain

Steffler cites bond issue need for San Antonio improvements

Streets Commissioner Paul Steffler, on KTLA radio, urges San Antonians to approve new bond money saying hundreds of requests demand it. He promises an ironclad guarantee not to exceed six cents per $100 valuation, cites tax base growth from annexations and retirement of old bonds, and links the bond to job relief and local development. He defends past savings in widening projects and warns May 7 vote leads to prosperity.

Toui Tlk Paul Steffler KTLA Steffler San Antonio Ctizens Steffer Iam San South Alama

American Heiress Weds Italian Count

ME April 30 Ursula Orham daughter of R J Forham dental manufacturer wed Count Enzo Romagnoli L Us Bologna Inly in a ceremony held today after a lengthy courtship. The wedding linked American wealth with Italian nobility in a notable society event.

Mies Ursula Orham R. J. Forham Enzo Romagnoli L

Unrest in Presbyterian ministry shocks churches in U.S.

Philadelphia April 20. The general council reports serious threat to the ministry across denominations, predicting shorter pastorates. Causes cited include economic pressures and a lowering of standards, letting inadequately prepared men into the pulpit, fueling instability.

Philadelphia General Council General Assembly Cincinnati

Marshall Field's Wife Off to Reno

Evelyn Marshall Field, wife of Marshall Field III, heads to Reno Nevada to seek a divorce. Her attorney said today that the move aims to secure the dissolution of their marriage.

Marshall Field Reno New York Evelyn Marshall Field Reno, Ney Tit Chicago Prince

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