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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1930
Page
2
Detectives Littlepage and Frankles questioned Saturday two suspects linked to the murder of Alfred Jochesi, a Mat Avenue grocer shot during a car holdup Friday. Authorities seek to connect the men to the crime.
An advertisement claims Dr J J Osborn offers a mathematical science eye treatment. It promises relief for those with unsatisfactory glasses, double vision, sore eyes, and inflammatory or growing eye issues. The copy urges readers to try a new method and procedure.
Walter Critchlow of 4600 4 Street enton IM claims a patented Vapor Moisture Gas Saver and Carbon Eliminator for autos and engines increases fuel efficiency. He asserts old Fords report over 1 gallon per 7 miles and other makes show 7 to 1h percent gains. He offers to send vials to reduce usage and seeks agency support to earn monthly commissions between 250 and 1000 dollars.
William Randolph Hearst criticizes a Senator's stance on European policy as self justifying and misguided. He likens the Senator to a fly trapped on fly paper, arguing humans may fail to learn from others' mistakes and warning against unnecessary risk in foreign involvement.
An estate left after a shooting near Cameron and Larvile streets is linked to the crime scene five blocks away. Italian colony members in San Antonio plan a reward fund of about $1000 for the arrest of the slayer. Frover was shot when he resisted the robber entering the store during daily cules.
The U S Department of Justice filed an anti trust suit in San Francisco federal court charging 19 Pacific Coast oil firms with monopolistic gasoline pricing. Major defendants include Standard Oil of California and Shell Company of California.
Kansas City Feb 15 detectives foiled an attempted payroll hold up by three masked bandits posing as civilians. They wounded and captured two attackers. a third escaped amid gunfire while pursuing Fred Richardson, former sheriff, who carried a $4000 payroll.
A series of interdenominational lectures begins Sunday with Rev. Ratie P. Crum of St. Mark's Episcopal Church presenting The Jericho Road. Monday and Tuesday feature talks on marriage relations by San Antonio clergy, with Dr. Lee Hice, Herbert Hay, Dr. Thomas Darbandt, and Bishop William T. Capers speaking to men and women at St Mark's parish house. Public invited.
Testimony from a 16 year old boy details intimate visits with Mrs. Long at Jim Long’s home, including sitting on his lap and being urged to kiss her. The boy describes trips to Oklahoma and Austin, work for Mrs. Long’s brother, and threats if he told anyone. Defense cross examines the boy, who insists he was not afraid of Mrs. Long, while prosecutors frame the testimony as motive related to Jim Long’s death.
San Antonio health officials report most spoiled citrus from the Rio Grande Valley freeze was intercepted before reaching the city. Inspectors halted trucks at Walfurris and ordered destruction of damaged fruit, noting extensive damage to young groves and smudge pots used elsewhere.
In San Francisco on February 18, Bertha Giney filed for divorce from Albert VW Giney in Oakland Superior Court saying he left after saying he had found a soulmate. They married June 7, 1918, had three children, and separated on February 11, 1925. She seeks custody, alimony, and $1555 owed under their agreement plus $100 monthly thereafter.
Paris reports a new movement to kill seed eating larks due to agricultural losses from locusts sweeping down from the inland and feeding on young wheat crops. Deputies from farming districts demand a revision of hunting laws to widen slaughter.
Memorial expresses sorrow for the death of Hugh E Lockhart longtime secretary treasurer of the Household Furniture Company in San Antonio. It lauds his exceptional executive ability kindness and devotion to duties noting 22 years of service from his arrival as bookkeeper to his final role and the firm’s aim to uphold his business principles.
Pope Pius XI ordered a global campaign against immodesty in women’s dress. Catholic bishops will receive 12 rules urging modest attire, family guidance, and clergy action. Parishes to plead for conservative clothing, schools to influence youth, and women barred from religious roles if improperly dressed. Bishops to report progress every three years.
Under a tentative agreement with Mexican military authorities, Carleton Beals, former Berkeley and Kansas City resident, must leave Mexico within 48 hours. Beals, a welter and correspondent for the Tass news agency, was detained for six hours at military headquarters, and U.S. embassy intercession secured his release. The stated reason was not public but tied to an article in an American magazine.
A purse snatcher knocked Mrs. Lucy McFarland to the ground on Richmond Street and grabbed her purse before escaping with about $5 and a $10 money order. J D Parker pursued the thief two blocks but he vanished between two houses as police report. A second item notes a call to reorganize the United Mine Workers of America issued from Chicago.
Austin District Judge J D Moore denied Brady a change of venue for the murder trial of Lelia Highemith, saying extensive publicity prevents any advantage from relocating. The hung jury in the prior trial stood as the case heads to resume before the current court session ends in March.
Mrs. George Theobald of Wanneta possesses a Martin Luther Bible translated and compiled to 1737. The volume has been in her family for 104 years and is well preserved. Parchment pages bound with wood and feather, brass bands once secured the pulpit hook mark.
In Barewsbury England Captain J C Wace of the King's Shropshire Light Infantry died after a burning attack while driving his car. He halted the vehicle beside the curb and called for help, succumbing before aid could reach him. A fellow officer and a friend were in the car.
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