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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1930
Page
1
Today A Few laments racketeering in labor and buying judgeships amid signs of revolution. The piece argues unions harbor racketeers, threatens labor with collapse if corruption isn't stamped out, and cites officials and industry figures to warn of wider social upheaval across the Americas.
Amarillo dispatch reports a man named Payne who killed his wife by dynamite and later died by an apparent forced self explosion in his jail cell. Authorities say a death by own action clause triggered a life insurance payout to Payne’s three children, with a diary revealing he waited past midnight to ensure payout. The case ties to a prior murder confession and details of a plan involving nitroglycerine and electrocution.
In Hague on August 30 an INS report says a returned pilot, once hailed as a hero with Maj. Charla Kingsford-Smith, faced a layoff after a dispute with Dutch royal air force officials. The chief pilot, Van Dyk, clashed over conditions on the resumed India route, leading to his dismissal.
Bunnyhauk Jean, prize collie of Albert Payson Terhune stories read by thousands, died after running into a car at Terhune’s home on a visit by Mr and Mrs Callen of Detroit.
Dallas Aug 7 final tallies from the Texas election bureau show Sterling leading Ferguson by about 237 votes with 856,701 total counted. In other races Ferguson 384,502 Sterling 473,499 governor and Alfred 474,030 Dop pitt 340,304 attorney general. Lookhart 417,817 state treasurer. Ringmu A581 McDorall 444,845 commissioner of agriculture. Neft 457,090.
An armed confrontation in the M hawk valley wilderness left Deputy Game Warden Too Sounders dead and another officer wounded as officers and posses pursued suspects in Eugene Oregon. The clash occurred during a period described as a v.00 battle with officers and authorities reporting injuries to additional personnel.
St Louis police believe John T. Boy wealth local gambler and alleged part owner of an East Side gambling resort was abducted on August 10 marking what authorities consider the eleventh kidnapping in the district since last November.
Colonel Charles A Lindbergh and his wife visit Detroit for a long weekend with Mrs Evan Lindbergh, mother of Lindy and Anne. The trip marks a public appearance by America's famous flying couple in the mid 1930s era.
A friendly suit in the New York Supreme Court seeks to settle inheritance rights of Mrs Mars O Norman mother of Mabel Normand and aunt Teh Colly. The case asks for adjudication of a $70,000 fund established by Norman prior to death and disposition of the estate.
After a conference in Washington with Treasury officials, President Hoover ordered an immediate cut in red tape to accelerate federal building projects. The plan targets eliminating delays in start construction and urges private and public sites to be used more quickly, potentially speeding work on thousands of unemployment relief projects.
A blaze at the Seagram estate on Teldgapoet road in Waterloo, Ontario, destroyed a large barn and killed three favored thoroughbreds. Starters Sir Harry and Canily Kid, along with Colter Roliere, perished in the incident, shocking local racing followers.
A federal grand jury will review claims that a local group calling itself the "Tack Shirts" seeks to remove Black workers from employment in Atlanta. The organization, now active in several Georgia towns, charges a membership fee and plans to open branch offices.
In Tnost, Kentucky, bombs exploded early at two houses in a mining town, causing major damage to homes of Black minors while no injuries were reported. A separate fire destroyed a house owned by Tessie Herron and Denny Syenee of Wynn Coal Mining. Authorities note prior threats to surrender the mine.
Two brothers George and Vernon Hobsion were arrested at their father's home after a gun battle with deputies and officers last night that left Deputy Sheriff E. I. Carter dead and Altus officer Joe White seriously wounded. George Robsion, 20, was shot in the chest and hospitalized at Frederick, Oklahoma. Other suspects were implicated by Vernin and sought by authorities.
Washington dispatch reports General Charles T. Summerall retiring chief of staff of the Army left Washington on the second phase of a farewell inspection tour. The journey will extend to the Pacific coast and pass Army posts off the beaten path en route.
In Macon Ga Aug 1s The Merchants and Mechanics bank closed after president T Wallace Tinwker confessed a shortage of 9140 474 40 in his accounts Directors announced plans to attempt to make 20 percent relief to depositors over several days The shortage was discovered Thursday and followed a reported confession by the president.
Reports from Los Angeles and nearby towns describe a strong earthquake with multiple shocks centered offshore. Buildings cracked in Wilshire district, glass broken, and fires spurned panic in downtown crowds while Santa Monica and Venice reported damage. no casualties initially noted. Scientists suggest the quake originated at sea, explaining greater intensity along the shore.
In Warsaw on August 20 the Polish parliament was dissolved by a decree of President Mascicki. The official statement cited legal chaos from prefects in the constitution and said constitutional reforms were necessary for the country's welfare.
In Mau Appey Pennsylvania a 9 year old Tan Thearer is believed insane after shooting Mrs Mabel Arheint 21 in a home. The shooting followed an insult to his alliances, inside Hoover’s residence where the father of a large family lives.
New Yoni Aug 30 In an interview Lillian Gish expressed willingness to act opposite Paul Robeson in Othello if a suitable role arises. She praised Robeson as a great actor and noted interest in the possibility, though no discussions had occurred with Jed Eberts about the project.
A huge wave struck the freighter Paris causing 46 injuries among passengers and crew. The ship, hit amidships on the port side after entering a 100 mile per hour hurricane, suffered broken glass and shattered cabins with passengers tossed from deck chairs as water poured in. Six were shaken and the barometer showed a violent storm.
In Seattle a Fox West Coast theaters official Sidney Melli fletant died after his wife in Texas allegedly spoke of poisoning during a long distance call. The death occurred in Virginia Mason hospital with Olivette McDowall and physician Th. BE. Morrow named in the initial notice. The report notes the suspect accusation followed the wife’s call and the patient’s remarks about poisoning.
Labor day events announced by William Grogan of the American Federation of Labor and Braik Morrison of the International organization. Grogan to speak at the state grounds in Ryrense, N. X, Morrison to address from Thallimare.
Funeral Sunday afternoon for Mrs Lillie Mane Long, 45, who died Friday in a local hospital. Rev John Binnell of St Patrick's Catholic Church to officiate. Survived by husband James Long two children Imoanda and Doroths Tong and her parents Mr and Mrs John M Marsch of Wetmore.
Weather forecast text reports high temperatures near 95 degrees with variable winds and scattered cloudiness. The report mentions Texas and Sunday conditions with possible changes in wind and humidity. Additional weather details are noted on another page.
United States officials seek to protect Commanders Grow and Sutton after their arrest in Peru amid a coup. Ferdinand Moyer, American chargé d affaires, pledged strong representations to the junta. Grow, a former naval officer, and Sutton, an engineer, are incommunicado and facing possible firing squad or exile as the Peruvian conflict unfolds. The State Department notes no precedent exists for action beyond protection and potential repatriation, with outcomes dependent on evolving circumstances.
The Want Ads page lists chiens and dogs for sale with affectionate notes. It advertises positions including a healthy operator role with commission and steady hours. Also visible are rental offers in Highland Park and many other opportunities across classifications.
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