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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1930
Page
2
William Howard Taft , frail and unable to stand, was transported from Asheville to Washington in a sickbed transfer. Doctors say he remains critically ill but could recover, while his resignation as chief justice follows the illness and a new leadership change is noted with feel of concern.
City officials plan to add about 35 new districts and 12 survey crews will map the newly annexed territory. A voter roll will chart new voters in San Antonio ahead of a forthcoming city bond election, as the city expands participation and updates polling locations.
In Austin authorities report proposals for emergency and deficiency appropriations totaling $4,002,000. Governor Moody may be compelled to submit revenue measures to raise funds as the legislature faces a funding bottleneck. Presidents of state institutions and educators were noted in discussions yesterday.
The jovial Taft was wheeled to his exit where photographers snapped in fading light. The former president, assisted by aides and a nurse, was moved into a limousine and driven to the Wyoming avenue home as doctors reported a comfortable night and the need to attend him during the visit.
Washington Feb. tens President Hoover faces a likely early confirmation of his Supreme Court nominee Carlos Hughes to succeed Sage William Taft as chief justice. Senator Norris of Nebraska warns against rushing, as the Senate committee will review the nomination next week. Hughes, a longtime jurist and former New York governor, is expected to take office mid next week amid strong party support.
Business leaders of Port Aransas met to discuss preliminary steps toward forming a chamber of commerce for the island. Speakers included John W. Davis of the Dial Venean chamber, Kring of Corpus Christi chamber, Hal Leeman of the South Texas chamber, and Firede Kinvolving, president of the South Texas chamber.
In federal court at Fort Sant Houtinn, a heavy beverage buyer from Ban Aninnin Cooperage was described as a major supplier of barrels, kegs, jugs and related items. Witnesses testified about materials diverted from prohibition era manufacture and a show display illustrated the case against the indicted merchant.
The Ambush Gage trial opened with defense witnesses being questioned and jurors noting strains in testimony. Lawyers pressed for additional witnesses while court proceedings revealed misunderstandings and a tense atmosphere as officials and attendees grappled with unclear statements and possible prior associations.
Austin reports a county fee bill has sparked two hours of salon debate as lawmakers push for revision of statutes governing county officers. The joint committee agreed to reconsider the measure amid a stalled process and pending amendments.
A foreign dispatch reports a smallpox epidemic with about 200 deaths in one district and 400 in the neighboring area over two weeks. The更新 tally includes 600 fatalities and numerous cases, with authorities noting widespread impact on the population and concerns about transmission.
A motorcycle collision occurred in the 200 block of Byea qasve aheel injuring Youth Marines, Jr. He was taken to the Htodret B. Green Acapital for treatment. Ambulance and police units responded to the scene as witnesses described the mishap.
Fragments describe mink trades, earnings, and a New York science talk. references to Arland Litkson, the Falcon Democrat, Lady Astor and a naval conference, plus Edueation at Cooper Union and chemistry insights. text is garbled with multiple topics and uncertain events.
The jury heard defense and prosecutorial arguments as they weighed the admissibility of insanity pleas in the murder of Abie Highsmith. The judge outlined that if Brady killed Adink Leblis Highsmith without malice, a sentence between two to five years could apply, with provisions for a suspended sentence if insanity was not proven.
The liner George Wallin Wallin docked three days late at Moliiken Jaales after a countervailing voyage during which crew suffered injuries. The Tayner was described by Careg ala A WR Pindall, master, noting prior experiences at sea.
In Austin on February 4 the hearing on the nomination of Fohu Walls of Lae to the district attorneyship is set before the senate committee. Henry Paulus of Yonukum represents the protestants, outlining grievances against the veteran prosecutor. The case involves appointments, past law actions, and tensions with Mexican authorities amid cross border concerns and state officials’ responses.
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