11 Dec 1930
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1930
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane writes from Pittsburgh on joblessness and charity versus tax policy. The piece surveys unemployment funds, corporate deductibility, and national tax ideas, touching Britain Germany France and U S policy, with remarks on Pitt and local press discourse. It also notes political maneuvering around liquor and prohibition and references figures like Mr Win ehot and Mr. Hitler.
A letter by John McKenzie alias Pete McKenzie, a convicted killer, details an elaborate escape plot using a bagged front, a back passage, a steel plate drill, and an outside ally to kill jailer Tom Donaghue. The note, written to his brother Leonard McRenzi, outlines a route via the Sunshine Special to New Orleans and onward through Louisiana to reach Arkansas, with identified train times and a disguise plan.
City halts further steps in the Southwestern Bell telephone rate dispute. Judge Joseph Didrell letters and a special master report from Judge Fid win Holmen Reedbeck provide a basis for the delay. Mayor C M W Chambers announces the city will seek further review by Judge Otbrell to assess findings and determine next actions in the rate fight.
Generally forecast for Thursday night through Friday calls for colder air. Temperatures near 60 degrees Friday with low Thursday night around 40s. Winds from the north and west, moisture limited, chance of showers low. Overall cooler trend expected into Friday with moderate relief later in the period.
The court ruled against temporary alimony for Joh Warren 33 in his divorce suit from Catherine. Warren blamed his unemployment on his wife’s alcohol, saying his father and brother helped him before, and he admitted drinking her moonshine while claiming three years of unable to work. He cited blindness as a factor in his financial incapacity.
Susie Benavides, 22, of 21B Speed Street, was dying Thursday morning at Robert Green hospital after a kerosene lamp exploded while she tried to light a dampened lamp. Her husband, UG Benavides, rushed to help, but she suffered severe burns before the flames were extinguished.
CHICAGO dispatch reports Jatia Glorka of Cleveland was acquitted of plotting to free her son William Cenkardt from jail but faces a death sentence tonight by electric chair for a separate alleged hold up and restaurant owner dating incident.
Residents in EZ PERCH Idaho ten miles from limber burn wheat as fuel. Cord fuel costs $16.50 per ton and wood $104 per cord. A business man notes wheat delivered to bins and basements, with wheat price shown as zero in the excerpt.
Chairman Legge of the farm board told the senate agriculture committee that enacting the Copper revolution to distribute 40,000,000 bushels of the grain stabilization corporation wheat to aid the unemployed could push prices higher or disrupt market stability.
Two arm fliers ferrying ships visited Kelly Field on Thursday. Lieut. Joseph A. Wileun of Boston fired a whip from Mar well Gell and Capt. ALM. Elmenfert ferried a hip from El Taro to Washington.
Odessa police confirm Ace Pendleton identified as the bank robber after fingerprints matched, per El Paso department. Pendleton admits involvement, marking a pivotal breakthrough in the ongoing case.
Robert Uhr testified as the first witness in the Thirty-seventh District court trial over the Daniel Uhr murder. He described finding his brother's body and bloodied face after entering the home at dawn and noted prior concerns about the deceased's health. The defense objected to some testimony but the rulings favored the state. The jury was excused for a mid morning recess as proceedings continued with more witnesses sworn in.
The weather bureau reports a seven degree temperature fall for Thursday night in San Antonio with clear to fair conditions. Friday will stay pleasant with a high near 60 degrees, and Thursday night is expected to dip to about 45 degrees as a light to moderate west to northwest wind accompanies the change.
Defense today introduced letters from Miss Brandon and Charley Shepard amid the federal case accusing Charley Shepard of killing Zenane Shepard at Fort Riley Kansas. Letters dated 1929 to 1930 detail ardent affection and car expenses while noting marriage plans and tossed hints of romance after a death. The defense argues the two were engaged after the alleged murder and seeks to admit more letters as evidence. An anonymous call is reported about a detective following the woman.
EVANSTON IL11 64fr mail trouble sparks domestic quarrel as John Walsh vents about mail from suitors and travels. He complains mail delivery is chaotic and jammed with letters from distant states. Walsh persuades wife to stop the mail men and asks for new workers to ease the mail mess.
Government witnesses in Major Charles Shepard murder trial describe Mrs Shepard’s illness and alleged poisoning plan. Miss Brandon testified about Shepard’s affair and letters hinting at motive. Another witness read a letter claiming care and sorrow after her illness.
Readable want ad notes offer Christmas help, furniture deals, and investment pitches. Mentions classified sections for home care, steady work, and appliance sales within walking distance. Describes various job listings and household items under broad classifieds.
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