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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1930
Page
2
Exclusive photos show the devastation as the earthquake leaves a town in ruins with casualties and widespread damage. Rescue efforts continue as residents grapple with loss and the collapse of homes and infrastructure.
Vivian Duncan and Nile Rather wed in a Washoe county courthouse ceremony amid a tabloid level affair. Guests fled to an automobile after the ceremony, the couple seeking privacy as reporters chased details.
In Los Angeles Aug 219 Manuel Medabh and aides prepared for testimony by ten nurses in the narcotics case involving a film actress. Nurse Caroline Clark and Nurse Claire Anderson were summoned to verify statements about the actress’s drug use while under medical care.
Adilion H Day, a longtime commuter chaplain, recalls daily train patrols and incidents from 62 years on the rails. The reminiscing covers station tales, patient riders, and the evolving role of a conductor in a changing transit landscape.
Beverly Hills, Aug 2 The farm board halted wheat and prices fell then rose as the storekeeper feared no dividends and sold at higher prices. The author blames Hoover and criticizes Cal Coolidge for allowing heat to rise, urging clear accounting of the situation. Letter signed Wild Rogers.
An OCR fragment discusses a prohibition era issue with a vessel and profits, noting a trip from New York to California and engagement numbers around twenty-five thousand. Details are unclear but indicate economic effects of prohibition on shipping and liquor trade.
Thousands of Chinese flee toward foreign concessions hiding in Manchow as communist forces advance toward Hankow Han Yang and Wuchang. Martial law declared and authorities warn of potential conquest and destruction near Changsha with troops mobilized.
Plans announced to outfit submarines with small folding wing sea planes for underwater craft. The XS 2 Ivf design, entered by the bureau of aeronautics, is intended as the most feasible air system for submarine use and experiments.
Louise Arooks, famed Follies alumna and ex wife of Eddie Sutherland, arrives in Hollywood with Jack Coho as Columbia plans to reteam her opposite Buck Jones. Report notes aging stars, casting talks, and a parade of industry names at Ambassador and nearby clubs as the film world anticipates future projects including Renegade and Diziana.
In Washington on August 7, President Hoover directed coordinated private action to aid would be homeowners. He emphasized privately financed relief and a deliberate separation of private effort from public relief, aiming to remove obstacles and streamline assistance.
The piece notes Ang 2 tA Vyale daslxon anil Fores began the thirteenth day of their night to reign the world s refucting reel. They had been in the air 244 hours facing rough flying weather. It appears they encountered fine weather briefly but were fatigued.
London dispatch reports playwright George Bernard Shaw asserts in a new preface that his father was a drunkard. The remark appears amid Shaw’s remarks on heredity and temperament influencing his work, as translated from the period piece.
Police in Bombay used clubs against rioters during a morning clash as volunteers assisted in crowd control. Several civilians were injured while attempting to rush into a fordited area, and authorities warned of further action to restore order.
In Angla, Prahif city, Minister Kael Finalisch of the finance ministry submitted a resignation to the government today. The abrupt move creates a political shakeup as authorities seek a replacement and outline the immediate impact on financial policy.
Storm damage from Aug 2 reports wrecked the Dodd Building near Kelly Meld and toppled structures. Lightning struck in San Marcos and Mantown, disrupting electricity and telephone service, with heavy rainfall and downed trees.
The Houston airport suffered severe damage when a storm struck the hangar area, demolishing five planes and wrecking the building. Manager Po Neuhaus said hail and strong winds accompanied the rain as it hit a velocity of miles per hour an hour earlier.
A dispute erupts at a bathing beauty contest in Galverton over contestant Sima Van Antonio. Miss Florida Edwards is accused by a San Antonio rival of being a professional, claiming she previously appeared elsewhere. Officials decide Edwards may remain in the competition amid contested eligibility.
DETHOML Mich Aug 2 Police seek Egbert M Bafmany political worker for Masse Charles Bowles in the recall campaign, questioned by police in connection with allegations involving Jerry Buckley political commentator for Hiadio Bintion W MAC.
Avion B. Davis plans a vacation trip to California as district sale managers convene at the Giant Manufacturing Company in San Antonio. Council Tutt outlines August plans while IL and others attend the association’s annual meeting. Mrs Mamie Fadovardi visits Laredo with relatives. A Jersey cow, Boobie’s Fairland Amelia, owned by Dr P J Nixon, yields 471.33 pounds of butterfat and 700 pounds of milk. Frays and Porter family news, and local travels from Kerrville to Corpus Christi are noted as part of the week’s social and industry updates.
German airmen Williamirth and Oscar Weller left Iceland en route to America after a leap from Berlin toward Greenland. They arrived near Iceland late yesterday from the Orkney Islands, cutting the overwater flight to approximately 42 hours. The crew departed at 2:40 a.m. and landed at an improvised field near Kalladarnes in the Moykjayik region, reporting a 727 pm altitude and rough conditions.
Gillis of Newhartport announces candidacy for Senate and says he is coming to the United States Senate to meet with supporters. He assembles friends at a lunch to outline his plan and invites their backing.
Three men robbed a girl cashier at a New York bank entrance, taking six thousand dollars. An accompanying police officer and a bystander helped pursue the suspects, who fled with the money after one partner left.
Conliited from Page One details a daring world flight by Mears aboard a craft with a two cockpit layout linked by speaking tubes. The route included coffee and juice supplies and a vacuum bottle era food setup as the fuselage, wings, and registry marked NRSV. Crew member Tallgind is highlighted, with references to Marty Pickford and Captain CB noting a circumnavigation, a fatal crash outcome, and the ship’s fate over New York City waters.
Austin reports the sale of the Me Consumer Ice company assets and business to the Texan Public Service Board. Officials said the action aims to streamline operations and ensure continued service to residents. Details on timing and payment were not disclosed in the notice.
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