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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1930

Page

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Prodigy Speculations on Stock Gambling and Notes on World Affairs

Articulates a satirical view of stock gambling tied to drought, wheat and corn trends, then pivots to global finance and war. Mentions a prodigy at fourteen, gold flows to France, Chinese troop realism, and Providence in China. Discusses deflation, gold movements, and youth warfare concerns with a skeptical, reflective tone.

France Providence China Caintiera Wall Street Ania

Meletious II Attends London Church Conference

A bearded man described as primate and patriarch of Aleranitria attends a London church conference. He is said to rule over churches in Africa and Asia and sits as a menial judge on the throne of St. Mark.

Meletious II London Tundon Meletious IT Aleranitria St. Mark Churches of Africa Asia

Warehouses Swept by Fires injures firemen and gassed workers

A large block of warehouses burned causing significant property damage estimated near 1.18 million. The blaze injured three firemen and gassed seven others during firefighting.

Winnipeg Cooler Temperatures Reported

Weather notes from Winnipeg indicate a cooler spell across the prairie provinces. Observers report a drop in high temperatures last week and anticipate more temperate days ahead.

Wounded Charles and brothers injured in street incident

Wounded Charles and two brothers were struck on Wouslaw Street Friday morning. Charles sustained a head wound while his brother Injuries to the wrist were noted. all were treated. Local authorities opened an investigation into the assault.

Charles Downed Mie Wouslaw Street Hla Wis

Amarillo Man Seeks Special Court For Payne Trial

Amanillo Texas August 2 Ueving admitted plotting to kill his wife and maim their son to avoid a long trial. Prosecutors urged a special court and speedy indictment. Payne signed a 153 page confession detailing plots including a plan to kill his wife in a closet with a dynamite blast. He denied insanity and said he would not plead insanity while maintaining he knew right from wrong. He remained jailed in Sunuen awaiting further questioning and possible mob risk.

Amanillo Texas Ueving A. DB Pasne Amarillo Altorres Henry Bishen Coort Dayne Payne Eilyard W. Sonerson Inft Bishop Thomeeson Payuu Can Fenaian Thonergon Moniay Chamerlain Baids Payne Stinwell Mes Marne Mayne Sirs Verona Thomsen Giber Ian Tle Stuirbine Wom Sunuen

Auto duty cut denied in Mexico City report

In Mexico City on August 9 officials denied a proposed reduction in auto import duties. The government department stated no changes would be made to current tariffs affecting American-made vehicles and related trade terms.

Mexico Menico City Heporta Vie Cunoma

Swimmin Hole Plays New Prank in New Castle

In New Castle Pa an observation station spot shows the river rising unexpectedly. Dr Johnson, a U S weather observer, investigates and finds boys near the station who built a pool below it. The article notes the nearby Bhanango silver stream behaves unexpectedly while other streams run dry.

New Castle Johnson United States

Unsettled Skies in Store for L A During Week End

San Antonio weather outlook from meteorologist J F Jarboe shows unsettled skies this weekend with a high around 67 degrees and moderate southerly winds.

L.A San Antonio J. F. Jarboe

Hawks Aim to Break Lindbergh Record Soon

Weather turns favorable as Frank Hawks plans a Pacific time takeoff from Angelos at 2 o clock Monday morning in an attempt to beat the Lindbergh west to east record set this week by the Lexis company.

Hawks Lindbergh Frank Hawks Angelos Lindberghy Lexis Company Anonbars Tawks

Schroeder and Daque Sentenced to Die in Electric Chair

Mrs Irene Schroeder and W Glenn Daque of Wheeling West Virginia were sentenced to death by electric chair for killing Highway Patrol Corporal Drady Maui near December 27. Judge Fr L Hildebrand denied a motion for a new trial. The governor will set the date of execution.

New Castle Payang. Ua Irene Schroeder W. Glenn Dagie Wheeling W. Va Highway Patrol Drady Maui Fr. L. Hildebrand

Louisiana Race Narrows to Two in Senate Primary

New Orleans reports that on August 8 Tooney of Shreveport withdrew from the race for the United States Senate, leaving incumbent Senator Joseph H. Mansell opposed by Governor Harry P. Long in the September primary, as the race narrows to two candidates.

Louisiana

Barry Miller backs Bobbitt in Australian run off

Lieutenant Governor Narry Miller announces support for Bobbitt of Goredo in the Angus 23 run off as the tran backing KR. In involved in the airlines general contest.

Barry Miller Bobbitt Dalbas Aus Narry Miller Tran Bobbit of Goredo Airlines General

Afridi Tribesmen Attack Imminent in Trawawai

Report from TRAWAWAI India indicates imminent attack by Afridelieledon tribesmen with thousands of forces massed near Veltnin. Military leaders fear a clash that could push Fash and Woeat into wider conflict as tensions rise in the region. Rate of advance and exact numbers remain uncertain.

Trawawai India

Militia Deployed After Indiana Lynching Fears

Aug 9 Malitia units from South Bend Fort Wayne and Newsselaer arrive to patrol Mawaign amid reports of neo violence following Thursday night lynching. No outbreaks materialize as crowds disperse and police enforce order.

Mawign Tuk Tea Brothers National Goard Touiaville Uiey George JH. Healey South Bend Fort Wayne Newsselaer Choos Shipp Abe Smith Iawa Nogrors Contexsen Claude Deeler Ltl Harley Harden Merl Wall Biard Scroup Taylor

Man Hospitalized After Tire Pump Assault in City

Samuel Saladino Jr of San Fernagiy wnt San Baba streets is in a setlong condition at Roberts Freer hospital after an affsay in which a tire pump was used on his head Friday night. Police seek the other combatant who fled before arrival. Clara Griffin of Elm street was also taken to hospital with a loss wound in the abdomen but declined to name her assailant.

Samuel Saladino, Jr San Fernagiy San Baba Streets Wis The Roberts Freer Clara Griffin Elm Street

Weather Forecast For San Antonio And Surrounding Areas

Weather notes for San Antonio show variable conditions with highs around 70s and a warm shift. Cloudy to partly sunny skies with possible thunderstorms later in the period and southerly to westerly winds. Weekend outlook calls for showers in some regions and cooler nights.

Not a Sneeze Ina Snootfull

Dr W W Duke, a hay fever and specialist, notes drought impact on crops and weeds. He warns that dry conditions worsen hay fever and sore throats, but plans relief through safe methods. He emphasizes cautious treatment to protect sufferers this year.

Kansas City W W. Duke Hay Duke Wiys

Moody Campaign Turns Into Feud Over Ferguson

A Texas political rally in Whitesboro and related appearances highlight a feud between Governor Moody and former Governor Miriam A Ferguson over alleged “Fergusonism.” Ferguson spoke in Whitesboro while Moody’s allies hammered reform claims and denounced rivals as traitors.

Voters contesting ballots at JuRole amid injunctions

In Harlandale, polls opened despite a restraining injunction issued by Special Judge W S Anthony. Eleven people voted on incorporation as officials disputed legality and county authorities prepared contempt motions. The injunction covers Sunny Lawn addition area and holds that voting district must include Harlandale's boundaries.

W.S. Anthony Harlandale Lutas Tarin Warlan- Hale High School Guborb Powerloese Juliee Anthangs Salurday Ilegal Itania Priond Perry Rohertson Reed Gantt Will Morris Will Morris Jey Hop OBB Dimberlake W. J. Mor Inson Annie Door Anthony Culed Sunny

Fordson trader and two die plows for sale

Wanted ads note Fordson trader offering two die plows for 225 dollars cash. Also listed is a two story wine room to rent on San Pedro Avenue for 50 dollars monthly. A job seeker with ten years sales and office experience seeks a position with strong references. Also advertised is a motel deal and used car purchase of 800 dollars. The page includes local notices and class references.

Fordson San Pedro Avenue Sears Neige Seitin Ser Pxtay

Brothers Shot In San Antonio Street Incident

Chiariea and Timmig Jones of Bar Diego were wounded by a pistol fire and hospitalized along with Clarence Alenard after a Houston street shooting. Ped eral Stegorve Bank guard Henry Moon and Chief of Police Owen W. Kilday investigated the case, with the Jones brothers later detained en route to the hospital.

Chiariea Timmig Jones Bar Diego Toray Saturny Houston Street Dundar Stoyn Clarence Alenard East Onlaide Emil Brann Jones Brothers Inter Sum

Mutiny Faced by Chinese Nationals

Mutiny threats loomed as Nationalist forces prepared to defend Hankow against a Communist advance. Foreign gunboats monitored Yangtze river positions amid a critical security situation with officials rushing to mobilize defenses.

Wiankow Hankow Foray

Hyde Galled to Hoover Camp for Parley

Washington Aug 9 President Houser summoned Secretary Hyde and James O Stone for a board member position at Wy Virginia camp for further conferences on the drought opposition. Heat and humidity ruled most regions as records and high temperatures were reported across the Northwest and central states. Six died in St Louis area as temperatures surged and farmers faced water shortages amid looming floods and rivers nearing stages where flood control becomes impossible.

Washington, T. C Houser Hyde James O. Stone Wy Virgina Furether Coscago Middle America Akipe Dne Taliana Qhin Mississippi Titansville Tad Sester Washington Oke Carbondale Kaisis City Weather Bureau Mor‘ay Sir Lewis Ohio Missouri Patie Fation

Lindberghs Fly to Maine Estate for Summer Home

Charles A. Lindbergh and wife departed from the Aviation Country club field in Mes to North Haven Maine. The trip aims at the summer residence of Mrs. Lint tersh's father, Ambassador Deight W. Morrow, marking a planned stay at the Lindberghs new bindwue estate.

Lindberghs Maine Ange &Col Charles A. Lindbergh Mes Lindbergh Aviation Country Club North Haven Mrs. Linttersh Ambassador Deight W. Morrow

Leading Stocks Suffer Break

New York stock market opens with renewed short selling in the first 18 minutes, pushing leading shares down below Friday's close after a covering spike erased an earlier $1 drop.

New York Touny'y Lake Prives Ag

Kentucky Damage Estimates From Drought Reach Ten Million

The Courier-Journal estimates Kentucky drought losses at ten million dollars as state and county officials compile data to decide relief steps. Governor Flinn A. Sempson urged Kentuckians to conserve food for people and livestock amid reports of livestock being dumped at tepid prices due to scarce pasture and feed.

Lovisviler Amy BeaAs Kentucky Courier-Journal Flinn A. Sempson Seaterday Otli Tila Nave

Hoover Calls Governors Meet

Hoover urges governors to discuss national issues at a Washington gathering as reporting notes continuation on page two column one.

Hoover Washingdon

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