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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1930
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane reflects on economic mood swings and the durability of prosperity. He recalls past depressions and asks whether fear and doubt ever halted growth, noting bursts of wealth and the resilience of business through cycles across decades.
A fragmented discourse argues that money circulates and credit sustains national commerce. It asserts that rent payers and property owners bear similar government concerns, criticizes overcaution during financial stress, and downplays bank withdrawals as harming fear rather than real loss.
A Denver judge dismissed the disorderly conduct charge against Lindsey after the magistrate found the complaint inadequate. The incident involved interrupting a cathedral service during a religious ceremony. The judge admonished Lindsey, stressing the public has a right to worship without interruption.
Beaumont man Gey Dor alias Netto Hersin was found guilty on a criminal assault charge after a Port Arthur trial. Jury deliberated all night before delivering the verdict just before noon.
In Marysville Missouri a posse using bloodhounds hunted a suspected slayer of 10 year old Velma Collee at a country school house. The brutal beating of the girl was discovered at dusk by T L Thompson at her home. Thompson said he went to the school when she failed to arrive on time.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted 10 to 0 to defer consideration of the League Court until next December. Republicans blocked any rush this session, fearing talk could spark an extra session, with no vote planned before March 4.
Washington Dec 17 Government of President Palma overthrown by rebel faction. Provisional president named General Orellana, a veteran military figure, while U S recognition was extended to Palma as chief executive in a message from President Hoover. The revolt was led by military leaders and reported tranquility in the capital after yesterday’s fighting.
In Columbia on December 17 the gates of the prison opened for Iva Cok and Mammie, who had been sentenced for the murder of their father Spilers Cook in 1281. A mercy recommendation spared the youths from death and Governor Richards commuted their sentences for good behavior after their mother and others were convicted.
Washington dispatch reports Representative Gaener of Texas, minority leader, will call a caucus of Democratic members around March 1 to organize the next Congress. He notes Republicans did similar when in the majority and anticipates Democrats’ effort to gain control as the new House seated. The tally stands at 218 Republicans, 248 Democrats, and 1 Farmer-Labor, leaving control disputed until the new Congress meets.
In OVIDED Spain on December 17 four rioting coal mine workers were killed when civil guards opened fire during a disturbance at the Sama de Lamreo mine. Local authorities have detained several suspects as investigations begin into the incident.
Secretary Hyde stated that 25 million pounds would cover the drought relief needs of farmers in trouble. The declaration came from Washington with focus on farm relief funding to address prolonged dry conditions.
A fragmented forecast indicates midweek rain in the north with warmer conditions by Wednesday. Expect moderate easterly winds and a warm to very warm Thursday. Temperatures peak near 86 degrees on Wednesday night, with variable rain chances on Wednesday and Thursday.
Federal proceedings in New Jersey reveal an imminent appeal to the Supreme Court after Judge William Runyon refused to dismiss a defendant in a liquor case. The case centers on a ruling by Judge William Clark about the Highternth amendment, with officials including Mitchal, Youngquist, Philip Forman, and Howard T. Jones weighing in. The Justice Department and prohibition units indicated ongoing debate over the amendment’s validity and enforcement.
Taye and Roney confront Somerfeld over a rival, Blner Love and Haycraft Honey swear in a car as it collides with Somerfeld. Three men alleged. Somerfeld linked to the incident. Love featured in the clash, with a claim for damages. Offer of about 5000 dollars discussed as settlement, not 920000.
Maj Charles A Shepard testified in cross examination about his alleged motive to murder his wife Zenena Shepard to marry Grace Branden. He acknowledged inaccuracies in the Denver statement but said the matter was none of the officers business. The district attorney pressed him on his claimed wife love and money motives as the testimony ended with Shepard calm but marked by prior emotion compared to yesterday.
New border co operation plan aims to stop liquor smuggling along the line. United States to deploy 60 mounted police to curb smuggling from Mexico. Roy Campbell, San Antonio collector of customs, says negotiations have reached a stage where a formal pact is likely to be signed.
International News Service reports Grace Bronson, Brooksfield stenographer to a elderly streetheart, wrote letters stating she visited a fortune teller about her marriage to Major Charles Shepard. The letters were used as evidence in Shepard’s murder trial in Kansas City, Sau, arguing the motive was to free him to wed Miss Brandon.
A formatted excerpt shows affectionate notes between lovers and family. The writer thanks the recipient, mentions plans for a writing desk, and comments on gifts received including a cedar chest with blue satin lining and a gold compact. Mention of an engagement ring and a hospital-like note about a sore wrap concludes this fragment.
Classified note seeks information leading to recovering a small fox terrier, with a reward offered. Additional ads mention a Grand sale and a cash price of 1875 for a property, plus a Virginia Avenue entrance notice and internal details in the classified section.
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