27 Dec 1930
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1930
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane notes Russia's government plans a new factory court system called The Friendship Court with judges and no fines or imprisonment. The piece also weaves in global gossip, political commentary, and various historical mentions as it surveys power, modernizing efforts, and public figures across nations.
Irregularities traced to a sophomore student who connected a labyrinth of wires from a master timepiece to lights bells and a receiver. Investigators found wires snaking through one wing of the dormitory causing disciplined alarm before correction by officials.
Night club operators received New Year warnings from J. Wd. Herbert prohibition administrator for the Bevel district. He announced he would station two or more observers at each establishment and emphasized accountability for all patrons.
Dortmund story reports Thabert Gremann drawn by an unnamed force to the blast furnace at Dortmunder Steel works. He urged fellow workers of a growing fascination with the furnace before leaping into the white hot molten steel. Authorities seek motive but offer none beyond the fatal attraction.
Shirley McNeely, 35, a former resident of Tennison, killed his mother, stepfather, and uncle in Boonville yesterday during a possible fit of jealousy. He surrendered to Sheriff George Ward last night. The victims were Mrs. Mike Dreidenbach, 60, his mother. Mike Hrofdenbach, 10, his stepson. and Thomas Wetgon, 00, his uncle.
Mexico City reports increasing hootlegger activity as licensed pulque dealers slash prices and sell more than legitimate outlets. Local police note growing complaints as illicit trade expands with clandestine outlets driving prices down.
Fort Worth dispatch reports Sentinel for more than two decades at the gate of the Texan anti Pacific railway station from 1907, John J. Bulford, TY, died yesterday at his home.
A Cleveland report describes a revolutionary breath controlled device for invalids and disabled people. Two small discs in a telephone mouthpiece sense breath and activate a relay to turn electric lights on or off. The device aims to aid those unable to perform this task unaided during American Nanoclation sessions for science advancement.
A reported grave injury to Marshal Joseph Joffre after a serious attack linked to the Marne defense prompted officials to confirm a severe leg amputation above the knee. Three doctors described his condition as alarming while official communiques withheld specifics.
Washington reports a scandal over a lobbying racket tied to petitions for veteran compensation certificates. Chrisman Johnson of the House Veterans Committee cited commercialized solicitation of citizen signatures as a flat racket, alleging organized profiteering from 10 cent tributes and 50 signature petitions crossing the nation. A Putman Democrat Texts editor viewed the effort as lobbying, noting some citizen willingness to pay to support legislation.
Mr and Mrs Torbert B Bradley and their daughter Alice 16 sailed on the Leviathan to Africa to bring back a pygmy village object for display in Chicago. The party aims to exhibit the artifact upon return and present details of the expedition.
A veteran war flier, 37, fell in a trolley while offering his seat to a woman and fractured his spine. He is under treatment at a hospital in MEM PTT, Tenn. Charles O'Shannon, 34, was involved in the incident and formerly lived in Oklahoma City.
The report notes Queen Elizabeth, fully recovered from influenza, preparing to travel from Brussels to Angadine Soriteerland for a fortnight's winter holiday. Detailing from Fort William Ontario, a Christmas lurker and a claim of two gold nuggets in a G15 crop are mentioned in the fragmentary dispatches.
Cloudy spells and light to moderate wind in San Antonio with milder temperatures Saturday and Sunday. Saturday night into Sunday colder north and west regions with a few sleet or snow flurries possible. Sunday generally fair in the north and west, warmer south, and northerly winds by Sunday night.
Frosts and freezing temperatures hit Sacramento and San Joaquin orange belts as weather observers renew warnings. Smudge pots burn to combat frost while trains haul carloads of crude oil to refill pots in the San Joaquin Valley.
Vatican dispatch says the pope received a recording dictation apparatus from the United Kingdom as a prized Christmas gift. The report notes actress Marceline Day plans to marry, while details of a diamond gift to an actor are mentioned in the same item.
Four St Louis men including inventor John Zimmer botanist and engineer William Sieteet and Bernard Rothmann form an international society to advocate a three day work week The group argues reduced hours would curb unemployment boost productivity and restore buying power amid modern industry
Alexander Jaina prime fighter and William Itrian face murder charges connected to a Christmas Eve shooting that killed Chelatmas Coltrane of Company TD Ninth Infantry. Witnesses including Bryan described entering the home of Mrs W Chamberlain and hearing a shot after Coltrane followed James into a room. Police collected statements from several locals and a quartermaster corps member as the investigation expanded.
Rice Tiller, first assistant attorney general, questions the validity of several statutes including three major revenue laws in a letter to Governor-elect Sterling. He suggests changes be considered by the coming legislature to shield state officers from frequent injunctions. He cites the gasoline tax and franchise statutes as particularly problematic and notes past emendations by the Fortieth and Forty-second legislatures.
Classified page fragment notes furnished rooms in private holl for eight dollars weekly with adjoining bath and living room. Two austessrs find couch between San Antonio and Kertrille. Reward and more listings in Class TO. Also a Plymouth roadster for sale at about 2350 dollars.
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