31 Dec 1930
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1930
Page
1
Disjointed OCR style collage recounts lectures in Paris venues, rail merger plans in the United States, and brutal punishments. It cites American Weekly science notes on microbes and early electric concepts, plus remarks by Albert Lasker and Eleanor Fassettston, with World War era financial and industrial critiques woven through.
Bandits robbed the Whitney Trust and Savings bank in the White District of New Orleans. Three armed men entered shouting, killing a 93 year old bank watchman and wounding ten others including teller Albert Brownson and a bank employee. A bandit was struck in the face by shotgun pellets, and the robbers escaped with all money in sight.
New Year festivities fill San Antonio with grand plans as hotels theaters and clubs announce midnight dances and varied entertainment. Gunter, Gare, Spanish Village, Shardrland sight club, Kon-Mam, Santerton cafe, and Willow inns prepare late showings and dance floors. Watch night services are planned at St Mark's Episcopal First Evangelical Madison Square Presbyterian and other churches with bishop preaching and Holy communion.
New York police seize thousand cases of champagne and wines intended for New Year celebrations. Hoboken authorities report the raid and arrests in a broad pre New Year crackdown on alleged drinking excesses. Seized equipment includes a 200 gallon still.
In Los Angeles on the 31st, Daisy de Voe filed suit against Clara for 98250 claiming damages from a disputed matter related to a film project. The case names Daisy de Voe using her real name and seeks monetary compensation.
A weather bulletin from C A Vonnel predicts a cold New Year for the Middle West with near zero temperatures. The forecast notes brisk winds and sharp temperature drops across Chicago and surrounding areas, urging residents to prepare for extreme cold.
A street car operator in Fort Worth fired at two robbers during a hold up, killing one bandit and injuring the other. The incident occurred as the trolley car moved through the city, with the operator acting to stop the robbery and protect passengers. The surviving suspect fled the scene.
Forecast by meteorologist J HM Jarboe calls for generally fine conditions in Los Angeles for New Year with frost and a low of 30 to 39 degrees. Daytime highs around the mid thirties, with only light rain in the last hours and a high near 37 on Tuesday.
In Washington D C the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee chairman Cozens called President Hayter’s announcement of an agreement among Western railroads for fourteenth consolidation most unethical. The remark labels the move as improper and questionable in federal oversight.
TOLCON Dec 31 It reports New Year laws affecting citizens. Private cars and motorcycles face a limit on usage. Insurance against accidents becomes compulsory and hospitals may charge up to 125 for expenses. Income tax rates rise by 2 1 2 percent for higher incomes with some relief for lower brackets.
Maschal Tolfre Iny, a young French veteran, lay near death after a dramatic last night rally. Doctors reported his condition worsened in the early hours, with the heart weakening despite a calm, conscious state. Physicians noted rapid pulse and rising blood pressure tension as he grew weaker.
In Humboldt Saskatchewan on December 31 Harry Jones a boilermaker shot and killed his wife seriously wounded his one year old daughter Doris and then killed himself after a failed escape attempt by a posse.
The British liner Vineros of India assisted the Greek ship Theodorea Tolgatis reported in distress in the Bay of Biscay near Hix cay.
Generally fair Wednesday and Thursday with light winds. Wednesday highs near 28 degrees and the low around 84 expected on Thursday. North central portions may see clearing by Wednesday night. Coastal conditions improving with a coastal trend.
A Nebraska newspaper defends Senator Norris as a statesman not a party hack. It contrasts Norris with Representative Wood of Indiana, praising Norris for steadfast principles, independence from party expediency, and dedication to government by the people.
GRAND HAPIDS Mich Dec 32 After seven years of listening to her husband talk in his sleep Mrs Toba Daily seeks divorce She claims he muttered threats against her life during sleep and suspects he feigned sleep to insult her Also she says their son John may have heard the statements and that her husband is “the bunk.”
Mab Charles A. Shepard, an army surgeon in Denver, faces a demand from his bondsmen to post a new bond or be surrendered. Their security totals about 108,000 dollars, with Mrs. Alice W. Watt and attorney Tre Daniel R. Lucy involved. Major Shepard and the bondmen were due to comply by Saturday.
Washington December 31 reports from the census Bureau show output of meat packing establishments rising 11 percent to 8.504672005 billion dollars for 1928. Beef production fell 2.9 percent in quantity while value rose 1.84 percent. veal declined 7.2 percent in quantity though value rose 20 percent.
A strong earthquake struck during the night at Sar and nearby areas. Sossio Boronia reports houses cracked and several small fires triggered by short circuits. A light tremor was felt at Monteverde Calitech and Aquilania, with greater impact in the July 2 disaster areas.
Ads note sale items including a 1930 Chrysler Roadster offered for 95 cash with financing. Room rental sought on Uvalde Street near Losty Garage. Some garbled text references classifications and external notices.
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