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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1930
Page
2
Ellison Echterholi honors the first cup from 1927 by presenting the 1930 trophy to Wilfians Stakes of 1016 WwW, Woorlane, winner following the camp’s closing.
Dale Jackson and Forest O Brine near their prior endurance mark of 420 hours 21 minutes as they prepared for a new attempt in St Louis. The Hunter brothers’ 54 hour reward remains cited, with officials noting the record push proceeds tonight at Lawbert Street. Local aviator Diane Brench and Dodsényelocal join the chase, heading out from the municipal airport at 8 15 to 8 20 am for the refugling endurance record bid.
Florence Park won on bond under $750 and Bobinke under $8500 following hearings before United States commissioner Paul A. Lockhart on charges of contraband possession. Arrests occurred late Wednesday afternoon by City Detectives F Littlenage, Frau Vogler and Tence Jacksen at 25 apartment and 319 1 2 Water Street.
Dallas Aug 7 145 Ste Ph Sicong of Dalais announced a aggressive campaign plan for the Democratic primary runoff for governor. He spoke after returning from Wichita Palle where he held a conference and outlined moves for a vigorous race.
Washington dispatch reports the new World War veterans bureau begins operations moving toward about 900 million dollars yearly in benefits for hundreds of thousands of former soldiers. Officials project 2000 new general benefit applications per regional office and plan to relocate staff and facilities to Washington from Dayton to streamline pensions and disability claims while addressing Civil War widow and older claims.
In Anthony Kansas two men robbed the State bank at Corwin ten miles northwest, escaping with about $1000 after a black jean masked robber held the cashier. A second thief waited in a car as a sheriff posse and Harper County vigilantes pursued them toward Oklahoma.
Texarkana Texas March 7 resignation demand targets mayor Maroc L S Kennels as property owners protest a tax raise. Circulars distributed claim responsibility for the move and call for his departure amid tax rise opposition.
The Grand theater in Yoakum reopened after installing the Western Electric Sound system. The revival will feature new interior decoration, with the formal opening of the Greater Grand to be announced soon.
A broad list of services is offered daily in the classified section. Numerous firms are available to serve various needs, indicating a thriving local market with diverse options for customers seeking help.
A photo shows Mids Jessie Estelle James at left with family heirlooms indicating interior care and a duplicate exterior view of the James home cabin. The image highlights preservation of legacy items and living quarters linked to the James family heritage.
Former financial writer and Olympic hurdler Edwis J. Clapp, 40, recently unemployed by Durant and linked to William Randolph Hearst, committed suicide by leaping from a thirteenth floor of a Pine Avenue apartment hotel. A note read Good-bye Sue I hate killed myself Nobody is to blame but me I am crazy. The Yale graduate, author of The Price of Boston and other finance works, left a table note to his wife Mrs Si Elia claiming domestic troubles.
THAMLINGEN Texas plans to shorten highways by parallel route between Harlingen and San Benito and to pave four miles of road to reduce Harlingen to Edinburg distances. The project would affect Harlingen, San Benito, Edinburg, Corpus Christi, San Antonio and Houston with a new shorter corridor.
Clergy from many nations within the San Antonio diocese and hundreds of Cuero and De Witt county residents witnessed the enuncratiae of the new Catholic Church. Archbishop Drevanerts of Han Anienia officiated with 20 cheney fasseting in the service on Wednesday marathe.
Readable fragments report a city dance event in Cadrotville planned for Sunday in August. Details on organizers or exact time remain unclear from the legible text.
A Ladies Night event is planned for Thursday with a committee led by Conlis Rowland Carlton and T. SM North coordinating the arrangements for the gathering.
Major Frederick Te Martin assumed command of Kelly Field on Thursday with Maj. James E. Chaney as executive officer at Langley Field Virginia. Maj. Thomas J. Hanley arrives this week as executive officer at Kelly Field while Maj Gr Tinker serves as assistant commandant in the interim.
Bliss Mars Eloise Steele will deliver a Y M C A address on religion and young people during the Epworth League program. The talk airs Monday morning on station KLAP, with John K Heers noting the Epworth League Union leader Afiss Staple has appeared on multiple Y events and David Minter of Taure Heights Methodist church will sing a solo on the program.
Fire at central Mexico City station destroyed by a collision of a truck carrying film stock valued at £15,000. Firemen pulled back flames and saved the building, keeping the blaze from spreading to nearby equipment and preventing greater damage.
The Commerce Trust Company in Kansas City announced it would not employ married women and would replace any single women who married. The move applies to all future hires and affects current female staff who marry.
Major Frederick I. Martis arrives to report to Setfield on Thursday and take over as commander. He succeeds Ma. James BK Chaney in the post, marking a transition in local leadership and military administration.
Meyera and Z N Kincaid of San Anmilo sue in Wilson county district court for 25000 alleged libel and slander connected to a land sale amid accusations that they were misled about a farm tract bought from Ht N Key of Blacesville and later sold for 32500. The plaintiffs claim Key disparaged their business practices to Wilson county residents.
An Arkansas man, Tarere I. Craluren, 30, died after being struck by a truck in Tulsa. The incident occurred when he fell beneath the vehicle during a mishap near a central area in Caranga. Authorities reported the fatal accident and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the mishap.
Four county commissioners met as a board of equalization to hear objections to proposed levies on property assessments. About fifteen hundred people notified to appear before the board, which expects to conclude hearings within three weeks. The board members are Albert G. Trawalter Frank Sommers Joe R. Neston and Thomas J. Abbott Jr. Milton Sehramm is deputy tax assessor resisting them.
Rumors say the Duchess of York rests quietly at Glamis Castle awaiting the birth of an heir. Menger reports the duchess appears healthier than in months, with townsfolk informed by two beacon fires atop the Balm of Glamis hill.
Berlin Aug Tt Alford Williams former American flyer sails to London to tour for America and join the national air races in Chicago at month's end Fritz Loose and Jankera, who flew with Captain Korh in the 1927 cross Atlantic attempt, will also enter.
An Austin hearing on the request to restrain collection of franchise taxes from several Daling corporations was postponed to a later date following a motion by the attorney general. The order postponement was announced today by Tilea Tiley.
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