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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1930
Page
1
R. W. Morrison, a well known railroad magnate, was reportedly forced to pay a $75,000 ransom after a kidnapping incident. Two individuals were indicted by the grand jury in the Thirty-seventh District court.
San Francisco reports the steamship Tahiti foundered after three days of distress. The Ventura arrived in time to rescue men, women, and children clinging to the sloping decks before the vessel sank. Passengers and crew thanked Captain Meson and the Ventura crew as they transferred to safety.
Meteorologist D. T. Jarboe says San Antonio will endure another hot day after a record thermometer reading of 112 degrees. Forecasters expect Tuesday and Wednesday to approach the mark with generally fair skies, light southerly winds, and cooling nights in the early spring hours.
Aug 10 resets the air race in which A W Gem Moore of Kansas City Missouri left Trawnerile at 9 01 am for Corpus Christi in 1 bone 9 seconds. John Thrington of Autora Illinois started at 9 02 am with 4 minutes 30 seconds to lead the first leg to Chief H Lavingate near Trouston at N31 am Moore began at 10 92 am and the ships will reach San Antonio this evening.
Officials in Austin estimate the Texas pecan crop will run more than 20 percent below normal due to severe winter fronts and insect pressure. Federal and state agricultural officials cite matching forecasts and routine surveys in assessing the shortfall.
Classified notice lists homes on Onna Street available for 28 monthly with rooms including amenities. Also mentions security required by an oil investment firm and a park home for sale at 8000 by owner with classification and available details.
Evangelist McPherson is bound by a claim of blindness after being seen in Malibu with Emma Bebachier’s secretary. The aide and official circulars were released to reporters, detailing a controversial encounter. McPherson’s private life draws scrutiny as investigators disclose findings from Malibu Beach Cottage.
Rescue crews found ten entombed workers at the Winkeburn mine after an explosion last Wednesday. Four previously recovered bodies raise the total to ten as teams reported locating remains near No. 1 slope and near the pit portal by midnight.
An examination of the engine of the recent endurance monoplane Greater St. Louis revealed undersized crankcase parts and dioxide residues. Pilots Dale Duckton and Forcet O’Klae had reported ending their flight Sunday morning, with Robertson Manufactors treasurer Dioxy Liingaton cited in the ownership documents.
Sister of James Y Allred Wichita Falls candidate for attorney general will discuss his campaign over KTAP radio from 7 to 7 30 Wednesday night. He is to address supporters in San Antonio Wednesday night.
WASTINGTON Aug 10 Secretary Erdin was appointed by Mont Weaver in day as chairman of the National Drought relief compass lies.
Cotton futures open steady with mixed bids as markets show varied standing. Prices listed include March at 11.69, July at 1.05, October at 10.02, and December at 11.12 amid cautious trading in New Orleans.
Washington Aug 19 The nitrate cartel formation is not expected to threaten American farmers as price relief appears likely. C J Conetangon head of the chemical division says reports indicate Germans, a major factor in nitrates, have announced lower prices for the near term.
LOA notes, August. defense lawyers plan to place Mrs Walhurga Oesterreich on the witness stand as efforts to win dismissal of a murder charge against her husband Ered Oester Reich Milwaukee garment maker continue.
A distorted dispatch claims General Untrue was dead but another report from Poilaiho says he is alive and in good health and playing tennis daily. The conflicting telegrams create confusion over his status and whereabouts.
Fragmentary forecast notes Fiorecas Sam Astonia ard vielMis. Generally fair with unsettled periods and variable temperatures. Moderate southerly winds. Fast Trans and West Texas show generally fair conditions with southerly winds and some confusion in wording.
Dr HT Ogilvie of 187 Eas Street was freed of murder charges in the July shooting at the Ogilvie home after a grand jury in the Thirty seventh District Court found no bill. The incident involved Mrs Spence, wife of Patrol Driver W R Spence, who died after a gunfight that also wounded Dr Ogilvie and Mrs Ogilvie. Dr Ogilvie claimed self defense. he testified Mrs Spence fired first while he and his wife were wounded. The pair recovered from their injuries. the case concluded with the no bill ruling Tuesday, per Special Judge W. Anthomy.
The murder case against Burl Ezzell faced a setback when his key witness, Mrs. Shirley Exzell, married him, barring her testimony as his wife. Prosecutors will rely on other witnesses to pursue the February shooting on North Flores Street as Exzell’s pending divorce and supposed cruelty emerged in records.
In Washington on August 10, Chinese minister to the United States C. Woo ordered an immediate cessation of hostilities between warring Chinese tongs. From his legation he pledged a formal agreement to seal peace, pending a broader accord in New York.
In Tashawar the Mascozais Athan tribesmen made definite overtures toward negotiations, prompting suspension of operations by the Total Air Force in the Kurram area as authorities pursue a peaceful settlement.
Gen Pershing and Martinez CWiz, Cuban foreign minister, travel from Paris to New York this afternoon aboard flight 84. The de Branca, accompanying officials, heads back home after completing talks.
Reeves Onovil alif and associates, including rancher Taweon Chica and neighbor Patterson, were sentenced to one to four teen years in Sab Quentin prison for mutilating Charles Handle age 25 after allegedly attacking 16 year old Kema Lawson.
Reports from Madrid say the cabinet has accepted the resignation of Manuel Arguelles, the finance minister. Confirmation was not yet obtained and the message remained in transmission at noon.
Madrid August 19. The cabinet accepted the resignation of Finance Minister Arguelles and named Julio Velas to replace him, shifting from the minister of economic portfolio to finance.
London reports delay in birth of the Duchess of York second child at Glamis Castle raising anxious speculation in royal circles. Physicians note cesarean delivery suspected as possible outcome while observers await official confirmation.
A grand jury in the Thirty seventh District Court returned 10 indictments charging T. B. Ed and J. B. Connor with multiple crimes including kidnapping Morrison and threatening to kill others, with alleged ransom payments totaling 83 thousand dollars. The cases also accuse the pair of robbery by assault with firearms at several locales and involve witnesses Starrison and Captain Aubrey Tropkins.
A scrambled excerpt from New York reports a note about policing tools and local efforts to improve law and order. It mentions public safety measures and a welfare context but the text is fragmentary and unclear about specifics.
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