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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1930
Page
20
The piece reflects a presidential push for relief measures and nominations, while Congress debates tax and wage policies, prohibition, and labor unity. It contrasts industrial growth with old farmer tales, notes potential rail and labor federation mergers, and comments on evolving language and technology impacts on daily life.
A 19 year old San Antonio woman admitted involvement with a male companion in a series of burglaries in South Texas during the past month. She described the pair fleeing detectives after a wreck near a park, mentioning close calls and wearing high heels. Police tracked leads from a bridge chase to a hillside fence, following high heel tracks for miles before arresting the woman and detaining the man, with further searches for a second male suspect. Evidence included dynamite sticks and tools found in the car, with authorities continuing investigations at Clark and Avant streets.
Lt. d. Cavazos, 40, Mission commissioner, registered at the Plaza hotel in San Antonio and died after falling five stories from a window. The body was found on the sidewalk near Villita and St Marys streets as Christmas shoppers passed. Cavazos had arrived to discuss a loan with former business partner A. Guerra at 1602 Town Street. An inquest will be held by Justice of the Peace Louis Boltz. He is survived by his widow and two daughters.
First Lieut Lester Maitland was sentenced by general court martial to reprimand and forfeiture of $100 pay after pleading guilty to being drunk while a patient at the Dose hospital on August 17 at Fort Sam Houston. The trial opened with Maitland admitting the charge under article ninety six of war.
Washington reports the federal office probes a rumoured oil and gas promotion scheme. Agents say firms promise to file oil and gas applications at two dollars per acre, with a minimum fee of forty two dollars. The companies pay the government nine ninety two, netting thousands of dollars in what authorities call sucker bait.
In Tong Bragh Calif authorities seek a suspect described as an internationally known rambler after a gunfight wounded Officer W. E. Wagner. A haul of 850000 in cash was found during the incident. Arrests include James J. Shett on and Pat Gronemas, who claimed to be laborers and were paid to identify two of the four gunmen. The officer's life is reported in danger.
Dr. Ernest Martin Hopkins president of Dartmouth College opposes the Eighteenth Amendment in his first public statement on prohibition. He declares his opposition amid the December 22, 1949 Hanover report.
In WeWoka Oklahoma on December 22 a nitro charge was used to extinguish a burning well. The explosion and ensuing fire caused oil and gas leakage but the well was contained with the charge. No injuries reported.
In Austin on December 22 Governor Dan Moody approved 90 day furloughs for five inmates who aided in quelling a recent prison breakout at Stunveville. The escape attempt left two guards shot and seriously wounded. The action followed a recommendation from Lee Simmons, manager of the state prison.
Fragments indicate a chilly forecast for San Antonio with frost likely Monday night. Temperatures appear in the 28 to 36 range with winds from the north. mention of Tuesday and additional weather notes are unclear due to damaged text.
William Randolph Hearst criticizes Senator McKellar of Tennessee for attacking Mr Hoover’s integrity during a Senate debate on allocating more than 100 million dollars for authorized public works. The piece argues Congress must protect its constitutional right to distribute funds and resist executive consolidation of power, warning that such moves threaten democracy and risk bolshevism.
Walter Tynan district attorney called the bribery claim baseless as he testified in federal court. O Bachtel owner of mint vending machines sought to energize operations in the city and county. The case seeks a temporary injunction to prevent officials from interfering with vending machine operation. Proceedings continued in judge DuVal West's court.
The East Texas forecast calls for fair skies tonight and tomorrow with cooler air spreading southeast. Frost and freezing conditions expected along the coast while West Texas stays cold with continued fair weather. Snow showers reach Waco and central Texas as a southern system brings rain further south.
Kansas City Kan December 24 Major Charles A Shepard found guilty of murdering his wife Zenana Shepard with a recommendation for mercy by the court. The jury deliberated about two and a half weeks with roughly 100 witnesses testifying before a verdict was reached late today.
Two young men robbed the Farmers and Merchants Savings Bank at Highland Indiana securing 1860004 dollars in cash before escaping. Police pursued without success as the town closed in on the pair after the midday incident.
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