02 Feb 1930
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1930
Page
1
A fragmented column describes an engineless glider launch by Lt Robt Barnaby in Los Angeles and muses on gliders dropping payloads on rooftops. It also notes stories from London about Abdul Hamid’s heirs regaining fortune, Turkish reforms, Navajo dances against a “death devil,” and musings on home beer bans, religious vows, and future drilling depths.
Washington Feb 1 Henry M Warbach Republican from Texas wins committee battle to seat him over Augustin McCloskey for the Seventh Texas district. Report says the committee will draft a unanimous report favoring Warbach and the full house may seat him, reigniting Creager's clash with party leaders over federal patronage. The dispute centers on recounts and ballots from 1928.
A garbled clipping notes Groundhog Day tradition predicting weather from a shadow. It mentions the well known animal, its annual coming out on February 2, and the belief that a shadow means six more weeks of winter while a cloudy day hints at early spring.
Holhne Texas feb 1 Blasco Rivera a ranch hand lost his right hand and part of his arm when his hand was caught in a grinding machine. Fellow workers could not free him and an axe was used to sever the arm above the wrist to save his life. He later had another amputation after arrival in town.
President Hoover likely to visit Mexico next fall. White House aides note travel in southern areas would be avoided during hot months, despite reports of a spring or summer trip.
A senatorial dry test is urged for all prospective United States attorneys and marshals after a move by Senator Willis Torah of Tinho, backed by other dry lenders in the upper house, gaining enthusiastic support.
London reports the British Admiralty cancelled plans for a 10,000 ton cruiser, halting Britain's navy expansion to 150 cruisers of that type in line with the Hoover Winant accord. The item notes the decision affects the naval construction program and its alignment with allied pacts.
Fort Worth banks the Texas National and the Polytechnic National failed to open after runs yesterday. Two national bank examiners from Dallas were inspecting their financial condition as doors remained shut this morning.
Two burglars identified themselves as Edward Gary aged 20 and Peter Mezza aged 50 amid a burglary in progress when police arrived in Chicago. Detectives found them hiding valuables as they prepared for transport to the cooler.
In Austin the trial of John W. Brady continued as both sides rested. Witnesses described the stabbing of a 16 year old stenographer near Leblia's boarding house. The defense argued insanity, while the doctor testified Brady was sane at the time of the murder.
Mesd. William TB Levis, once Princess Xenia of Russia, secured a divorce amid secrecy. The case involved Anastasia Tclnikovsky, who claims to be Grand Duchess Annatabiay, child of Czar Nicholas II, with testimony reflecting court sensitivities and Russian colony interests in the matter.
Rome reports that Guglielmo Marconi, famed wireless pioneer, is accused by his wife the Marchioness di Montecoronna of dangerous experiments that allegedly caused a facial wound and a burning sensation under her right eye after a kiss. She says sparks flew from his body during visits to beauty parlors.
A 86 year old Texas bank teller, Cart A Loeutrline, was jailed on $25,000 bond after an embezzlement scheme allegedly involving about $105,000 to $108,000. The suspect and accomplices reportedly diverted funds to stock and real estate ventures, with some money traced to a Houston brick venture and another bank in Anglia. Investigators say the total shortage may exceed $77,000 pending a full audit.
A study released by the Army Air Corps shows a higher fatality rate in automobile incidents among U S Army personnel than in aviation accidents. For last year, air fatalities averaged 0.28 per 1000 personnel versus 680 automobile fatalities.
A 1923 homicide tied to prohibition enforcement in Lincoln County Georgia, involving F. 17 and Wayne Cullers farmers of Lins Colnton. The July 4 1923 killing on a gravel road drew a grand jury no further action, coroner Guy Moss labeled it a gold blooded murder in a Washington Herald report.
Amalia Gareia of Laredo sued Petronilo Villareal of Tarred o for breach of promise after he failed to appear at their wedding. Judge W S Anderson awarded 310,000 plus 1,000 for wedding expenses and 10,000 punitive damages in Webb or Uexar County district court. Records show two licenses offered. one match lived in Webb County with no ceremony. the other issued in Uexar County. Villarenal not represented.
CANON CITY Colo Feb 11 A fire of incendiary origin at the state penitentiary caused 315000 in damage and was declared part of a plot to blow wholesale prison deliveries. Danny Seardon a courier was named or implicated as involved in the alleged scheme. The blaze was brought under control shortly after 4 o clock this afternoon amid great confusion.
A young expedition member from the Tired Antarctic project has studied engineering for two years in the dugout. B. J. Dejm an of New York University is awarded a scholarship after recommendation by radio. Admiral Byrd supported the nomination, marking a notable post for the polar mission.
In Austin on February 1 the Texas Democratic executive committee barred bolters from the party’s presidential primary ballot. The 21 to vote allowed bolters to still vote in the primary, while final rules will be decided at the June meeting. The action aims to unify the party after the 1924 vote, inviting all voters to participate in July primaries if they take the party pledge.
Peggy Hopkins Joyce, noted beauty, underwent an operation at Harbor sanitarium in New York. Doctor Ira L. Fit reported the procedure took place today with Miss Joyce recovering comfortably according to hospital bulletins. Additional remarks from Dr. Bill Rok referenced circulating updates on her condition.
The Prince of Wales reached Johannesburg, South Africa, today with a slight cold after traveling from Cape Town. An Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Capetown reports he caught cold during the journey, prompting medical staff to monitor his condition.
Washington February 1 The House appropriated 425000 to enable interstate commerce committees to conduct an investigation of holding companies and related practices. Danilo testifies as part of the probe and the inquiry focuses on corporate ownership and control within the railroad sector.
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