07 Dec 1930
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1930
Page
1
A chaotic feature discusses rumors of a deadly fog linked plague in Belgium and Europe. It cites professor Finlan Dane/Fielding and British science, explores whether poison fog travels with air, and notes government and diplomatic reactions. It weaves in historical plagues, naval defenses, and notes on science from Milne and Eddington, ending mid-continued column.
Francis Kel ter, 22, of 212 Tenntrser avenues, defends his vehicle on Broadway and Eighth Street as a large Negro bandit forces his way in. Keller wrestles, disarms the man but the pistol fires and the bullet misses Keller’s chest. The robber flees as pursuers chase through the district while Keller receives aid from bystanders. Detectives McCoy and Mitchell lead the manhunt but fail to catch him.
A trio robbed two armed hunters, a. T. Cooper and Frank Mc Conn of Monterey, on Saturday night near Maeva and Tareda arrecta. They received head injuries at Green hospital and were beaten with a pistol butt as they attempted to flee. The robbers escaped with a gun, a shogun, and groceries after a 9 mile transport.
Rev. Vincent J. Steffan, national secretary of the Prison Association of America, urged whipping posts as the most effective crime counter. He spoke at a Presbyterian church in Los Angeles, recounting eight years in state prison and four in San Quentin, and endorsed capital punishment while opposing long sentences.
At Grant Field and surrounding areas in Atlanta, a riot erupted after a Georgia Tech gridiron clash. Hundreds of students and supporters fought in cafes and streets while police monitored the mob. Firemen responded as the scene grew chaotic and drew in officials.
In South Camden the keel of the first of two steamships for the United States lines was laid at the New York Shipbuilding company. The 30,000 ton ship, to cost about 21 million, will be built as an American flag vessel.
The body of Duncan Dana, a millionaire investor and former All American football player, was found earlier this afternoon on the beach near Kalembay according to a report at police headquarters. Details were scarce and the man had been reported missing after his last known position.
Los Angeles detectives search for a deranged bandit who raided an establishment, escaping with about $25,000 in damages. Police describe the suspect as a man wearing dark clothing and a hat, last seen near Alrahmor Moss, with authorities urging public tips.
A fragmentary 1920s style notice describes a daughter adopted by Harold Lloyd’s daughter and mentions Gloria Freeman and Marjorie Thor in a disputed custody scenario. It notes a boy losing a child and implies an adoption by a local mill or route in Masalena.
Senator Horak of Wali long proposes a 2 percent income tax increase to cover emergency appropriations while ending a 1 percent reduction on 1929 incomes. The plan targets funding drought relief, unemployment measures, and public works amid a mounting deficit.
A bank robber, described as a lone bandit, killed the cashier during an attempted hold up at a local bank. The incident occurred shortly before noon when the assailant ordered the cashier to hand over the money and shot the cashier as they resisted. Police reported no immediate arrests at the scene.
Toledo report recounts a chaotic incident as a family faces a sequence of misfortunes after moving into a house. The piece mentions Mr. and Mrs. Malin and several unnamed relatives, with a focus on a disturbing event involving a child and a pieu mishap during a visit.
Cadet Arthur R. Eingham of Cleveland Oklahoma jumped from a damaged plane near Troy after an Amarillo flight Saturday afternoon. Cadet Ninghai was uninjured. A separate English field airframe forced down near Fontrary required repairs, but crews returned to service after the incident.
Unverified report from California indicates nurse Mildred Way, 28, found dead in a vacant lot with a pistol in her hand. Investigators opened a murder inquiry while assessing possible alcohol use to mask a relationship with a Wyoming nurse.
Three hundred passengers were drowned when the river steamer Sientan foundered in a storm between Kow and Clangyua. Reports from Ching, published by the London Sam ny worning newspaper, state the tragedy occurred as a fierce gale struck the vessel.
In Dunsven Der, defense seeks a direct acquittal for Mrs Verri O'Loghiy charged with the murder of her stepson Teann and Tehn. Chief of defense enungel initiates moved for a directed verdict at acquittal as the case proceeds.
President Hoover accepted an invitation to address the nation via radio. He will speak as part of a sequence of public events including panel discussions and civic gatherings.
Kansas City dispatch reports the opening of testimony in the murder case of Major Charles A. Shepard of Denver charged with first degree murder in his wife Zenana Shepard’s death. Prosecutors and defense present arguments as witnesses begin testimony. letters to Grace Brandon and the alleged motive are outlined.
In Danville Virginia workers at Hivers textile mills staged a strike in September. Eviction orders were served on the mill families as layoffs and closures left workers homeless. The housing was owned by the mills and eviction actions followed the labor dispute.
Paris reports Senator Touss Jean Barihut, former premier before the war, heads a coalition ministry in talks with socialists. The Senate and Chamber show nerves as ministers seek support. Aristide Briand and others are urged to join a government to present to the president Monday.
Viscount Aster and Lady Aster arrived in Washington for a private stay. The unheralded tour includes a low profile visit to the United States with no public events announced.
Tremors reported in New York as a pair of earthquakes were detected by the Farntham interest sismograph at 2 44 and 2 30 AM. Reports indicate aftershocks extending to nearby areas and distant observers noted minor ground movement. Authorities are assessing seismic activity and issuing advisory notes for affected regions.
The article reports in brief that a New York stock broker and a screen actress are set to marry in Hollywood. It notes patronage and mentions several names in a sparse and fragmented fashion.
Hospitals crowded with stricken residents as physicians debate the cause of a deadly outbreak. Autopsies fail to pinpoint a blood disease while experts consider influenza or pneumonic forms. Peasants blame invisible fumes from nearby factories amid damp air and chemical exposure rumors.
Forecast calls for mild temperatures with unsettled winds and possible showers. A cold front may bring a drop in temperatures late Sunday with lower humidity and breezy conditions along coastal areas.
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