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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1930
Page
1
An India general mix of opinion pieces features Arthur Brisbane railing at diverse topics while President Coolidge faces birth control debate. The column blends editorial riffs on agriculture tariffs with Anglican bishops urging spirituality and a note on royal birth oversight amid medical staff and royal household chatter.
Windsor unit Ang Wo Ti¢leved to have on hail a cargo of 10,000 cages of liquor the British steamer Youyaa was seized by Canadian customs officers. The ship was seized yesterday on Baal Sisie island in the western part of Lake Erie and brought to the Rovermount dock. Members of the crew of 26 were questioned but not arrested.
Readers learn of jobs and rentals in Crockett including a radio set offer up to 8100 on a 200 acre Frederickaburg area land deal. Classifieds mention housekeeping rooms for rent, various classifications 1H and 5A, and cotton picker needs with cryptic shorthand and unclear details.
Mrs Helenette of Mission Road was fatally injured when she fell from a viaduct onto a railway track near Mars Street. She suffered shattered bones and internal injuries. Jack Gilbert and VC McClaskey found her. a passing train rushed by as she lay injured. Detectives Rhodes and Swift think the wound was caused by an assailant aiming a murder attempt.
Police investigated a pair of robberies at a miniature golf course in San Antonio. Owner Wood Dashiel says a man wearing overalls brandished a pistol and escaped with a small amount of cash. A second theft near Oak Street involved a light skinned woman in a car fleeing with money.
Huntington West Virginia August 16 Tana Lave Yost of Huntington withdrew as a candidate for the Republican nomination for the short term in Congress from the fourth West Virginia district. She was named director of women's activities of the Republican National Committee earlier this week.
Northampton Mass August 16 To the Editor of The Light The right to vote is the essence of self government Apathy endangers liberties If we wish competent office holders we must act now Election day may be too late Nominations on merit secure public questions Calving Coolidge Chicago McClure Newspaper Eradicate.
Great Belloni giant dirigible completes trans Atlantic crossing to Montreal and other Canadian cities. It lands after a 2287 mile voyage in 58 mph average, moors at 12 02 pm local time, crowds cheer as crew receive formal congratulations.
The Greater St Louis en durance monoplane, flown by Valedackton and Forest O Brine, extended a sustained flight record beyond the Hunter brothers. At 8:00 a.m. the craft remained aloft, surpassing the Hunters by more than 68 hours and totaling 622 hours of nonstop flight.
Mary Lewis, noted opera singer, was granted a divorce from Michel Behnen after a brief New York wedding in 1927. The decree followed a 10 minute hearing on cruelty and desertion with testimony of frequent violence and threats, including damage to furniture during disputes.
Hart McCormick district clerk, once in serious condition with typhoid fever, shows marked improvement at Santa Post infirmary. He had suffered six weeks of illness and resumed participation in recent primaries by proxy.
New York officials report two contractors Peter Morello and Joseph Ver rana killed in a street office raid by two men on the East Side. Morello had a police record and was released from Atlanta penitentiary two years ago for counterfeiting. A companion, Perrang, died after a chest wound and was found with a ticket and papers for departure to Italy. Benjamin Prince, a known gambler and narcotic dealer, was later observed in a railway area near the same street.
GUIGAGO Aug. 16 JINS Judges political readers and police officials today were asked to explain names on canceled checks and other clemens found in seized records of Jack Guta murdered business manager of the North Side Gany. Val Roche chief Investigator planned to question the named figures including Josey We Schotman George Van Lent Emanuel Eller Tovia I. Fister and Richard J. Williams about funds traced back over nine years in Loop safes deposit records.
Fragmentary forecast text notes unsettled conditions and near normal winds. Mentions a windy period with changes in temperature and references to east wear Texan conditions. Contains garbled phrases and does not specify dates or reliable measurements.
Christine Evans of 114 Aganier avenue represents San Pedro park as she turns to aviation for her lantern entry in the municipal auditorium lantern show Saturday night.
Washington August 16 a White House drought relief plan moves forward as Hoover convenes bankers from drought hit states. Rain prospects spark guarded optimism while federal agencies ramp up relief measures and state committees prepare to mobilize funds and food to avert hunger and livestock losses. Leaders from the National Grange farmers union and American Merit Bureau federation pledged full support, and rainfall hopes tipped toward pasture recovery and farmer morale amid continued dry spells.
San Antonio officials announce a Saturday evening lantern show with 100 participating children and 4006 medics assisting in preparations. Mary Wilson, supervisor of local parks, leads the project to foster handicraft and civic pride. winners receive prizes as announced by Recreation Superintendent Bob Bass.
Tierbert WH 73 a prominent rancher on Culebra road was badly injured Friday when a heavy hay wagon toppled on him. His team bolted throwing him from the wagon and the wheels struck his chest. He is near death and transport to a San Antonio hospital is uncertain. San Antonio police officer John Stark, his brother in law, arrived at the ranch Saturday as physicians reported his condition critical.
In Tulsa on August 15 a suit for 150000 was filed in district court by Marina Myers of Dallas Texas against T. P. H. Vostes of Pawhuska alleging alienation of Mrs Myers affectiones. The plaintiff claims Vostes was instrumental in causing Mrs Myers to end her relationship with her husband.
Aug 18 dispatches report two ships rushing to aid the Tahiti after a distress message. Ventura and Penobryn race from San Francisco and Wellington toward the stricken liner, which is taking on water and losing power. Tahiti's crew and passengers number about 150, with a passenger list of around 16 aboard. weather conditions unclear but improving.
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