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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1930
Page
2
Lys Areas of Hondo faces execution in the electric chair on September 12 unless appeals reach Gov. Moody. The article notes pending clemency requests and possible stays as legal avenues are explored.
An An 11 report ties Mexican Anbar leader Morones to assassination plots against General Obregon, naming former President Portes Gil and other leaders as backers. The piece notes Morones spoke outside his home and cites charges as calumny by Portes Gil while the ex-president returns from Cuba and resumes party work amidst ongoing inquiries.
In Burnaby British Columbia Otto Zelue killed his three children and himself with a dawn firework charge. Zelue had placed his three Foying children in a tomblike pose before the act. Zellar's wife had recently left him due to alleged accusations against her.
Boston August 11. Impring Toye 44, known in musical theatre and publishing fields, was found dead at his home. He managed Timlora Duncan for ten years during her career peak.
In northern France, unrest flares as workers and employers clash during a large strike. An estimated 100000 laborers participate with fears of violence rising as negotiations break down between unions and management today.
An execution plan looms as Arcos faces a murder conviction for the death of Duvian Barrientos in Fronto on Christmas day. He has served 16 months in Besar county jail and is described as a model prisoner. Governor Moody may commute the sentence amid a petition signed by 44 Bexar plant workers and 2000 Medina County residents.
Mrs Elsig Bremer 52 buried Sunday in a funeral service at the residence in Sutherland Springs. Native of Gerechnoy she had lived in Texas four years and came to San Antonio for medical attention. Survived by husband Henry Bremer of Sutherland Springs and Tremer of San Antonio, two daughters Miss Gerimute Exeer and Miss Helen Bremer, one brother a restaurant owner of Foley City, one sister Helen Neil of Poth, father Emilie Tremer of Sutherland Springs. Bremer was a member of Stockdale Eastern Star.
Agricultural officials announce a weekly average price of 242 cents per pound for bright leaf tobacco in Georgia. The figure compares to 195 cents in the previous week, with a slight drop from earlier weeks.
Edinburg loomed as a border confrontation ended with two men dead and a Mexican and his brother wounded. Bert Ellison, 28, a customs officer, was killed. Margarita Rodrigues, 26, and Victor, 28, were wounded. Deputies, rangers, and state officials pursued suspects after a gunfight that erupted in a brush area near a bootlegging operation. The slain officer's family including a months-old child awaited news as investigators described a chaotic pursuit ending with arrests for abduction and the search continuing at a nearby camp.
President Hoover greets more than 200 Boy Scouts in Washington District of Columbia as they present a hand carved trumpet carved from bullato horn during a camp visit. Delegation waited on the president at camp.
In Ladloria Aug 11 the Comercial bank of Ladloria was closed by its three directors led by S J Cantley state finance commissioner amid heavy withdrawals. Bank shows 212000 balance 8135 000 total tones 3204000 capital stock and 4000 surplus with deposits after inquest into Meath due shooting during a gun battle with officers. Deputy O Neill said Bilison’s stolen gun was found in the terror room.
Imogene Weyrick of Kansas proposes a solution for surglus wheat. She suggests using it for a sandpile and invokes the idea that a child shall lead them in wheat relief.
Readable fragments show 4000 PAD IN LIBRARY WORK and appropriations by the city council for library needs including repairs, painting, walls and ceilings, and equipment. Totals mention $520.80 for engraving, $122.00 for shelving, and $21,500 for pay rally funds with damages to property during bridge work. Final lines cite payments to contractors and suppliers for the library project and related site work.
Unclear OCR text describes Monday actions under ordinance involving surety bonds and financial disbursements. Mentions Desroit company returning $500,000 and $850,000 to Universal Qrentle or related party. References to notes and extensions, early dates, and committees, with several garbled names and locations.
A wealthy New York candy manufacturer dies amid controversy over custody and guardianship. Relatives seek to remove him from his home in Delaware county court proceedings. Philips’ custody case will be heard, with Mubsips Wail claiming engagement to Tiger while he remained married.
ANNAMODIS MI Aug 11 The V-5 largest submarine of the American naval fleet sails for the Panama Canal after a week at sea. The vessel will join the patrol near the canal and proceed to its next assignment.
Reported endurance flight details describe pilots from the Greater St Louis area and the Porter brothers visiting a field after a refueling test. Names cited include Willian Urpwater Corey f Shaety and Chittoor. Interest in the flight rises as officials track rotor performance and fuel efficiency.
The article reports Florence Keller marrying her former husband’s brother after the prior spouse died dramatically. Family tensions and fatal incident overshadow the wedding as relatives cope with grief and strange relationships.
A concise report asserts that the pope did not draw inspiration from a nun’s ambition, clarifying church views on potential female influence within papal decisions and addressing circulating claims. The piece emphasizes official stance and avoids sensational framing.
Fragmented report claims Weather Tailor denies radio set and cites government actions. Mentions three sections for installation, names places such as New York and Detroit, and references to police and a suspect linked to a planned sailing to Italy.
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