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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1930
Page
3
A McCloskey case raises questions about a fraud issue splitting a local election committee. The report notes strong points in the dispute and references a large plant measuring 44 feet as a lingering detail within the fragmented text.
Washington February reports show the government has spent about 1.2 billion up to date on life insurance for World War I veterans and military service members. The Veterans Bureau notes a 1138,000 increase in the bureau’s budget for independent offices to cover this insurance, with roughly 4,700,000 more than the previous year.
Officials at the state penitentiary prepared for the February 24 execution of Eva Dugan the first woman sentenced to death in Arizona. The state board of pardons considered commuting the sentence to life imprisonment but took the case under advisement.
New York scene described in cryptic terms as an atmospheric experiment using an apparent device. The text notes air purity measures and mentions an automatic or atmospheric test with implied pollution readings per million and variable air quality.
A citywide rumor floods in about a man named Sid Sirvenson at 335 Hast Hafer Street claiming a family of Mapleya, a toothless black cat, a rock resembling George Washington, a night blooming cereus with a 29 bloom year, a perfectly imprinted rock, a necklace of rounded rocks, and a green awake racing plant measuring 14 inches across and growing 10 feet in a year, all tied to Believe It or Not style claims.
Fey, F— Mra, Mando Tong, was jailed on $8000 bond after a Kleberg County grand jury indicted her for the September 7 death of her husband Jin Long. Tong died of strychnine poisoning. post mortem confirmed cause. Tong’s attorney moved to admit the accused to bail. she was remanded to jail after Austin transfer two weeks post death.
State Auditor Moore Teron announced a supplementary report on the findings with reference to the efficiency of state departments. The report, released recently, criticized the reorganization and urged improved management, and will be presented in the legislature at the pleasure of Governor Moody.
Wurzbach 15 given clear death title as fight over seating in the Fourteenth Texas district stalls action. McCloskey, Democrat, holds seat awaiting recount results and final committee report. Committee says Republicans entitled to seat but report wording delays seating due to fraud charges.
Washington net: Senator Wagner calls for quick action on major bill to curb federal court jurisdiction over New York public utilities. The dispute centers on telephone rates and regulatory powers affecting the state.
The Prince of Woilen landed at Beira at 7:35 this morning after traveling by rail from Capetown via Bulawayo and Southern Rhodesia. He boarded the steamer Modus which departed immediately for Mombasa in British East Africa.
Lexington report says a blaze starting from an overheated smoke stack delayed the Southwestern Tobacco plant of the Universal Seal Tobacco company. Estimated loss is 250000 dollars.
Convicted murder case from district court details Herman Riley slain by son at farm. Jury returns life imprisonment with no chance of parole. Local proceedings and sentencing reported with emphasis on the violent act and legal outcome.
In a clipped message from S ile de France dated Feb 5 a writer mocks alcohol diversion and jokes about government policy. The correspondent, WILL ROGERS style, teases Mr Coolidge and laments rationing payments while referencing a future history of the United States and a rearmament conference.
The Presbyterian church hosts an evangelistic drive with Rev. Herbert McDermott from Dona addressing Prospect Hill church and Dr. Bi P Day from Brownsville at Weacon Off church. Speakers include C. J. Cravens at Port Lavaca and Rev. B. L. Will in Corpus Christi. Dates list Rev. Dates in Turin February 16 and Dr. W. B. Geay in San Antonio Highland Park. Daily services start 7 p.m. with 10 a.m. devotional hour. campaign runs through February 16 excluding Saturday night.
Harry Anthony is elected president of the Late Clyde Head advisory at Mayo Avenue High School and will direct the group’s activities into the second term. Emily Takes serves as vice president, Eugenia Davis as secretary treasurer, Tagd Craft as parliamentarian, and Helen Celling as the school newspaper reporter for The Huisarhe.
Washington Feb 5. A favorable report was ordered by the Senate public lands committee on a House bill carrying 50 dollars for an appropriation. It would authorize President Weaver to appoint a commission of two percent of persons to study and report on the conservation and administration of the sable domain.
Geneva February 6. A proposal stating the League of Nations should curb traffic in dangerous drugs abroad was made today by Am Varconcellon Portuguese representative of the league opium advisory committee. Also reported theft of 1030 automobile plates at 1930 Burleson street.
Public hearings on bills to amend statutes regulating fees for county officials ended in a joint house and senate session. The committee discussed salaries and fees for counter judges clerks and attorneys and studied an amendment to charge a $1 recording fee for delinquent real property taxes.
DatGon February 5. The Rev. Velnsey rector of St. John’s Episcopal Church remains in place after marrying a Catholic priest’s widow. Bishop Alman had urged resignation, but vestry members refused to act, deeming no reason to remove him.
A submarine ran aground entering the harbor during a heavy snowstorm and rested on rocks for four hours. The Od. 4 Schon sin was pulled off by a tug last night and reached the navy yard early today under its own power with a crew of 20 men and three officers unharmed.
The executive committee of the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment decided to hold a general meeting in Ballimore this spring. The exact date will be announced soon.
A defendant enters a second trial for murder of Mos Palmer in Yale Moab. He previously received a US-sear sentence that was appealed, granted a new trial. The case proceeds in a light classified section setting with public interest.
The state legislature considers a special session to address taxation and appropriation questions. Debates center on natural gas and oil exploration, potential fiscal impacts, and the timing of any new session.
Services were held for Mrs Carpenter in San Antonio after her death on Wednesday. The obituary notes she leaves nine children including Mrs Mollie O Neal and Mrs Pearl Graveun, with numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Burial is planned Thursday at the Cocorater cemetery in Leesville Texas.
A journalism congress with members from Texas Christian University and multiple regional schools is planned for April at TCU. The event includes delegations from Texas, the University of Texas, and several colleges across the region.
Los Angeles reports indicate actor Grant Withers and actress Loretta Young plan to pursue a amicable divorce. George C Telver, mother of Miss Young, disclosed that the couple’s Arizona wedding announcement was not issued and remains unresolved.
Police responded to a two day standing incident at Krederickeborg road and Fulton venue where a man remained in place. On arrival officers found the man had disappeared, leaving residents and authorities unsure of his intentions or identity.
In Chicago the gang war escalates as police and the district attorney press to end the reign of terror. Burkere, 28, is killed when gunmen shoot him inside his home and strike Marchese, a local man, fatally on a nearby street as Irving School pupils witness the tragedy.
Dallas group of women club leaders backs a prison reform bill in a majority report. Delegates from federated clubs endorsed the report at a yesterday meeting, supporting Senator Witt's measure as introduced by Senator Mgr With.
The third court of civil appeals today upheld the Small river bed bill after a veto by Governor Moody. The statute validates the top land in non navigable stream beds where surveys cross streams over about 20 feet wide, reversing earlier navigation classifications.
Columbus Haile, president of the Hines, predicts Katy lines will extend into the territory tributary. Walter Wathail, executive agent for South Vesna, tours Daredo and Mexico City area to assess tourist traffic. Katy budget plans over 2.5 million dollars for improvements this year to attract visitors from St. Louis and other Midwest cities. office seeks new equipment.
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