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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1930
Page
4
City officials led by Mayor C M Chambers warned of a sharp fight against oil refiners, filling stations, garages and others dumping oil into the sanitary sewer system. They cited the new plant clogging due to excessive oil waste and urged immediate tracing of sources to prevent delays in plant acceptance.
Advertises Tetlerine a topical remedy for skin itching eruptions including pimples eczema and related conditions. Claims quick relief from parasitic activity and itching with cooling soothing effects. Sold and mailed by Shuptrine Co in Georgia upon receipt of price.
Will Rogers notes half of England fancies Scotland, while the arrival of the Duke of York's baby spawns talk of marriage if a girl. He quips about gender politics and delays, reflecting public mood as rain cools the Midwest.
City officials and mayor square off over a proposed waste disposal pact with oil refineries. Commissioned experts discuss testing plant capacity and potential defects while avoiding full operation until acceptance. The mayor cites limited plant capability to handle even modest waste flows as the core issue.
Chetcane Wyoming Aug 1 Robert D Carey former governor led Republican senatorial aspirants in yesterday's primary as returns from 680 precincts showed long term care for Carey and Winter former Casper congressman, with Deming publisher and ex US Civil Service Commission president also in the field Walla wea yonning on a wet platform advocating repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment as other candidates offered no clear issue
Steffler refuses to name a preferred candidate in the state race citing desire to keep employees free from influence. City officials and colleagues, including Street Commissioner Paul B. Steller and Mayor, respond with statements about voting autonomy and neutrality.
A youth fell sixty feet at Lakeview and Narrh Medina causing severe injuries. Bystanders reported a dangerous scene as water sprayed and the youth slid down a rope. Paramedics rushed to the scene. The survivor, aged 49, is in critical condition with possible injuries to limbs and spine.
Capt John Smith receives polo honor per Fort Bam Houston report. The garbled text mentions a second figure Jein Huth and references to air force military alarm roles and the Argene republic, but details are unclear due to OCR errors.
A tentative dedication date for the Spanish Governor's Palace was outlined at Mrs. Henry Drought’s home, with President Rooyer possibly attending. Rene B. Creager pledged talks in San Antonio on timing, and plans include a Oct 10 dinner, a Saturday military review, a luncheon, and an air sightseeing trip, with the ceremony set for Oct 17 followed by a reception.
Details emerge of alleged extortion and robbery schemes in San Antonio with defendants Toere Wright, Copper, and Famondson facing multiple indictments. Victims include Insane Bledsor and Nobert Durham as prosecutors seek bail above 16,000 each and aim to move trial to September. Morrison, questioned after detention, refused to comment.
A 13 year old, Brank B. Chaffee, son of G. Chaffee a millionaire and former LA air line operator, was found dead in a closed automobile in Pasadena early today. Death appears due to carbon monoxide fumes.
A garbled report describes a costly oil project with millions spent on failed actions. It mentions a Jersey area, offshore engines, and shipping equipment to Texas, implying a delayed or abandoned venture connected to Tarhson's Milly and a medical figure.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered nationwide cotton shipping rates with changes in the Mississippi valley and Southeast. Rates target equalization with southern lines, with 10 percent higher Southwest basis, and exports to Texas ports adjusted for short and long hauls. Texas ports see new scales. revenue impact noted as uncertain.
Robert K. Collier 16 of 330 Perez Ietreet was knocked unconscious after contacting a live 220 volt wire while assisting his father with electrical work at a school building near Las Mo ran and Durango streets on Wednesday. He suffered veneclour ones and was taken to the Stedical Arta hospital for first aid.
The district attorney’s special investigator Flores will interrogate Tea eilmesner Thursday morning as an inquiry opens into the death of Walter Travel found in the basement of a big home at 801 Raets Boulevard. Ten people including relatives are summoned to the courthouse Wednesday by Deputy Sheriff Joe Flores. they are to return Thursday.
Worf veteran McPongrurbant 45 was riding a pony at the Grant Street grounds when the horse balked and fell, injuring him badly. He was rushed to Fast Kara Haurtan Hospital with a broken back and listed in serious condition. he was not expected to survive Wednesday noon.
Chicago Aug 2 high quality hogs were sold at the Union stockyards bringing the highest prices this year for the period. Prices reached levels not seen since August last year reflecting strong demand and market momentum for hogs in the Chicago yard trade.
Northwestern University student O’Keefe drove his car into a horse yesterday in Evanston. The animal was knocked down and remained on its side as police and bystanders watched. Officials set a 450 ball pending the outcome of the horse’s injuries.
Weather across Texas and nearby states brought extreme heat with many cities recording temperatures above 105 degrees. Officials including President Hoover and Congressman Patman urged swift drought relief measures as showers briefly cooled some areas after scorching days.
Mire Whitman of 345 Furnish avenue awoke to two men threatening her then ransacked the house about 11 pm Tuesday. Her son, D F Sark, returned home early Wednesday to find her in fear and the intruders absent with about $10 taken. The victim, nearly paralyzed by fear, remained awake until police noted the entry.
Police grilled two suspects in the July murder of Officer Ted Hoyntur as others released. A 14 year old girl provided information pointing to a bandit in a Culehta box holdup, while witnesses named a bus driver Max and another man as aiding the escape.
Swift son of a famed Packers figure was buried at the Lake Forest estate of his father after a gun suicide in New York. Only close relatives attended the private service as estate workers served as pallbearers. Father notified of the death in Deagrilie. the background remains unclear.
American Telephone and Telegraph company declares the regular quarterly dividend at $2.25 a share. Record date is September 20. Winthrop W. Aldrich, president of Chase National Bank, elected a director to succeed W. Cameron Forber.
Openly Kennedy claimed a leader would be miraculously cured while recounting a confrontation at Almet’s house. She described being struck, daubed with water, and injured as she attempted to defend herself, insisting no one knocked her down unless she was weak from her fate and vowing she could defend herself.
The Examiner quotes Aimee Temple McPhrecony Nastor denying she struck her mother Mrs Helen Kennedy. She says her mother fell to the floor after trying to leave and yelling. Doctors say the defendant is a sek hot and will recover.
SIMLA India Aug 20 OPI The Letter of Mahatma Gandhi to Viceroy Lord Irwin regarding conditions for abandoning the civil disobedience campaign is expected to reach the viceroy soon It will be kept secret and no announcement is likely until month end Tendon reports say Gandhi has urged endorsement of political action for India by the Taboc government as a basis for ending the civil disobedience campaign.
Blew Teachel Dasxale of 2010 Went Commerce street alerted police after witnessing a man break into Gull Gilling atston at Log Stores and Went Commerce street. Detectives Rhodes and Swift chased the suspect, who dropped tools and fled, found in weeds nearby and held at police headquarters pending charges.
Forsyth county representative in the Georgia legislature U J Ti Kirby was arraigned today on robbery charges tied to a July 18 office building holdup in Atlanta. The incident involved a worker threatened with a toy pistol and the withdrawal of a sum from registers.
General Bishop travels from Washington to Fort Bam Hounton for a field artillery inspection of the Second Civising division. Officers plan a reception in his honor Friday evening in the perilion on Treat Meld.
Fort Worth on August 20 reports the late B D Farmer bachelor’s will setup a sale to raise funds for Episcopalians in Fort Worth and Tarrant County, with proceeds distributed among churches and a portion to the University of the South at Sewanee, Tenn. The will directs equitable bidding and sale terms.
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