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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1930
Page
1
The article reports that national leaders promise no wage cuts amid economic strain. It notes 60 industries cutting wages since May, cites Labor Bureau figures, and discusses the political and military implications of wage policies and tariffs. It also touches on British military actions against Afghani tribes, aviation aids, and ideals of national defense.
A terrije wind and dyat storm swept across central and southern Indiana Aug 9. Winds from the northwest toppled trees and telegraph lines, disrupted communications, and cooling the heat ridden region from around 100 to 84. Washington and Logansport areas reported outages and property damage across the region.
President Hoover summoned Agriculture Secretary Hyde and Lea Farm Board vice chairman James Stone to Virginia to speed relief plans for drought losses. The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized reduced railroad rates on relief commodities until October 31. The drought spanned much of the United States, with railroads expected to transport barley feed and other essentials at lower costs.
Aug 9 193? A. D. Darne, jailed at Payne, faces possible trial for the murder of his young wife after a grand jury is expected to be impaneled Monday. District Attorney Thomerson said the case may go forward with immediate indictment or later proceedings as the court handles the docket. The shooting left the wife dead and their son A. T. Payne Jr. permanently crippled.
The bicentennial commission seeks to publish lost writings of George Washington. About half of the writer’s works remain unseen, and researchers want 25 volumes of material. Many missing documents are in private hands unaware of their value.
Fort Worth August 2 A man identified as Nathan McMneting 80 battery operator and a bomber who hurled an explosive into the Stockyards No- Kom bank killed himself after demanding 10000 and triggering a blast that wrecked the interior. Vice president PL Ty Pelton also died. The wounded included a cashier and a boy. The bomber escaped with a satchel of detonating material as the bank collapsed around them. Authorities traced the device to a car in Chicago and pursued leads with relatives of the dead man.
William Butler 22 went to his father William Scs home seeking money to pay a fine for wife abandonment. Refused aid, the youth beat and killed his father then held up a pedestrian. He fled the street after the act and was later identified by the victim. Detectives filed further charges.
Publication of complete unofficial figures from The Light shows Texas state preliminary results for July 26. Figures, compiled by the Texas bureau, are unofficial but likely to be close to official certifications. The Light aims to reinforce timely news while awaiting final state committee decisions.
Proponents of incorporation faced court orders during a Saturday night election when ballot returns could not be filed. The tally showed 283 for and 69 against. Real estate developer Thuring Garrett led the incorporation effort. RB. B. New breached the line as two officials refrained from officiating, and final returns were signed by others. County Judge Perry S. Robertson was barred from receiving results by injunction, with Judge W. S. Anthony presiding. Returns were to be offered to the county judge Monday, pending Robertson’s action on the petition to force a ruling.
Washington DC Aug 9 Expansion of the nations Republican organization along Hoover approved lines will be undertaken by the new chairman Senator Simeon Dess of Ohio. The aim is to mold Republican principles and policies nationwide and create a smooth-running force with Senator Fess heading the effort until a ready apparatus is in place to gauge public opinion across the country.
A large forest fire raged near the east portal of the Northern Pacific tunnel as fire crews struggled to control the blaze. Rumors of evacuations circulated while lumbermen and railroad workers aided efforts in the Helena area on a hot August day.
A Seith air ship named RAQ to Ottawa and Taranto may visit Niagara Falls this weekend, reports said. The extent of the voyage and route details remain unclear as authorities release limited information.
Forecast notes mostly cloudy conditions with light winds and minimal temperature changes. Some regions show patches of sun later, while southern and western sectors may see brief breaks. An advisory mentions cool to mild temperatures across the day with scattered cloud cover.
A Chicago plane struck by lightning during a thunderstorm plunged into a water tank beneath the city. Pilot Arville Suehy and two passengers died, divers recovered bodies, and officials worked by electric light to raise the craft from the flooded tank as gas fumes threatened an explosion.
The report notes Hoover era push for a drastic economy program. Assistant Secretary of the Navy announces immediate curtailment of steam shipping and the closing of Kes West Pla naval stations. Supply work is contained.
Government officials warn against price hikes on milk butter and other dairy products amid shortages. The Department of Finance explores ways to prevent price boosts while ensuring essential goods remain available during the drought.
Aug 1 Auburn New York convicts barricaded himself in the south wing of Auburn state prison holding guards at bay for nearly an hour. He spread panic through Auburn city before being captured. The inmate was to be transferred to Dannemord tonight but broke away and fled toward Flemouth wing, where two major riots had occurred in the last 29 months. He damaged a window, injuring both hands.
New York reported a late night airplane dash from Detroit led to the arrest of a well dressed man named Ted Piszino of New York. He is wanted in connection with the Detroit murder of radio announcer Jerry Tuuckley and the killing of two Chicago encketeers.
Robert Werk and Eddie Uroma announced they will depart from Tacoma on Sunday in their Pacific Explorer biplane bound for Tokio at dawn, conditions permitting. They are aspiring public filers aiming for a trans-Pacific flight.
Alta Albotina dies at General Hospital after a two week battle with a disease linked to an unhealthy tepe of quisin Tinior. Authorities report the illness claimed its first Denver victim in a case tied to Jakey DENVER.
George Blecher, 72, was killed when struck by lightning during an elec meet at Welmond Heights in St Louis. The incident occurred this afternoon, leaving authorities to investigate the freak accident at the event grounds.
Youngstown report states the trial of the Bethlehem Steel merger suit is postponed after the death of co plaintiff Myron Wick. Wick, central figure in the merger effort, died late yesterday as proceedings began.
A written confession by Edmondson, arrested at Mason, names accomplices Will Weight, Nile Wright, and J. Connors in a series of kidnappings extortion and robberies. The statement ties Morrison of San Antonio to a Travelers Hotel attack and other crimes, detailing a $76,000 ransom attempt and multiple abductions across Austin and Waco.
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