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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1930
Page
1
A baffling death mystery emerges as a 30 year old man is found dead in a fox with symptoms resembling the Belgium death fog. Authorities consider whether damp weather brought a poisonous powder into the air, possibly injuring cattle and residents.
A fragmentary column voices concerns about Capone in Chicago and the possible risk of war in Europe within three to five years. It speculates on how a powerful crime figure might bring peace by fear, notes potential economic booms from war, and hints at American hesitation to commit troops or funds.
A. Campbell, former official of the National Bank of Commerce, pleads not guilty to 11 counts involving fake entries and embezzlement. He allegedly admitted taking amounts not exceeding $800 at a time for several years. Government witness Hall testified about a memorandum showing shortages and an alleged $10,000 excess credit in the Fenner Bean account. The trial resumed in federal court with more testimony expected.
Weather forecast indicates showers and warmer Tuesday night into Wednesday with possible rain remains in the west. Cooler tonight near to 60s then 40s to 50s elsewhere. Northerly to easterly winds.
A break in fair weather is forecast for San Antonio and vicinity Tuesday night and Wednesday with cloudy skies. Rain is likely Tuesday night and temperatures are expected to rise, with low around 60s and highs Wednesday near 70s. Light to moderate northerly winds accompany the changes.
London reports Chancellor Snowden informed the House of Commons that no negotiations were underway with the United States to readjust war debts. The exchange followed a question on potential settlements, with the chancellor definitively replying no.
A Ninety fourth District Court grand jury reported routine charges from a routine inquiry into justice of the peace court cases. The panel returned forty ae bills and thirty nine tecebila before Judge W. W. Ale Cro tz.
GAINO Dec. 9 The government outlook suggests continued sharp declines in cotton prices as the Egyptian market anticipates a close for the period. Officials expect further price adjustments amid market volatility and policy signals impacting supply and demand.
President Hoover warned against expanding the federal budget and raising taxes, saying prosperity cannot be achieved by raids on the public treasury. He noted proposed spending would burden the country by about 4.5 billion dollars beyond his budget, and argued the current maximum expenditure is the limit without tax increases. He accused some groups of political maneuvering at the expense of miners and vowed the public would not be misled by such tactics.
Ruth Nichols, who established a new women’s distance record last week, began a bid to smash men’s and women’s flying records by flying from United airport near Los Angeles to New York. The unusual attempt started at 7 am as part of a continental flight test.
Taylor celebrated her centennial with ADK descendants ranging from children to great-great grandchildren. The crowd gathered at Yonns, near here, on Sunday to honor the milestone.
Secretaries Hurley and War Department push further Randolph field spending totaling about 10 million dollars. Additional allocations include 100 thousand for NCO quarters and 50 thousand for a school building as the Air Corps Training center grows. The plan precedes broader relief legislation and highway aid in a projected five year funding framework.
A report notes federal expenditures of 22.5 million dollars for harbor improvements, alongside a broader appropriation of 710 million dollars, with continuation promised on Page 8. The text cites Washington sources and references a government program related to harbor work funding.
A critical tirade denounces Senator Robinson of Arkansas and President Hoover as a Wilson Democrat partnership. The piece argues Hoover's internationalism and Robinson's political sagacity mislead the Democratic party, risking defeat by backing Hoover policies and belittling the party emblem.
London endowed by thick fog that blanketed the area again. The metropolis and surrounding counties saw highways rivers and railways at a standstill with communications hampered across a large portion of Southern England.
Director General Hines of the veterans administration told President Hoover that about 271 210 voters had applied for the disability allowance created by the last Congress and that about 53 020 claims were allowed, roughly one percent of applicants.
Kan sas City report on Maj Charles Shepard murder case. Col Edward Vedder testified that chemical tests on Zenona Shepard’s viscera indicated metallic mercury in the body, suggesting mercury poisoning as the death cause. Tests showed two to three grains of mercury, with the poisoning theory supported by further analyses from Washington and Chicago chemists. The case involves Major Hugh Mahon and infatuation with Grace Brandon, with continued testimony on postmortem findings.
Want ads note an experienced woman seeking a charge of a hotel or rocking house or care for children. Classifieds reference various offers, including household items and property listings, with notes about classifications and upcoming notices in the classified section.
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