20 Feb 1930
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1930
Page
1
The piece surveys postwar Britain and France, noting Britain’s debt and taxes, France’s gold reserves and labor influx, and Gandhi’s India. It cites Murry and Michener on finance, Henry Ford, Hoover’s Muscle Shoals plans, and Conrad Hubert’s philanthropy. It closes with a death sentence for Henes Sullivan’s rioting gang and a grim prison riot context.
The anniversary of George Washington, "Tha Mason," will be celebrated at a called meeting of San Antonio lodges on Monte17 Carmien street Thursday night at 8 o'clock.
James Baker, 23, a former Guggenheim Laboratory employee in New York, told Detroit police he poisoned eight men across the world, including in Bombay and the Philippines, using poison in toffee and other methods. He was arrested near Farming ton after being tracked from New York. The confession details multiple killings and a thwarted plan to murder five truck drivers.
Mayor Chambers outlined a bond issue including a $75,000 memorial for trail drivers, and items such as a wing at Witte Memorial Museum, a $250,000 home for patriotic organizations, and monuments to Brackenridge and Tobin. An Alamo Memorial near $80,000 will feature a fountain and Alamo quinta. The auditorium basement will become space for civic groups after the Carnegie library completes. a farmed U.S. museum file request was noted. (Continued on Page 5, Col. 2.)
In Phoenix Arizona a jury spared Mrs Fen Thuan on the eve of her scheduled execution for killing rancher A J Mattissi. Authorities indicate no pardon was granted and the execution remains set for Friday as the defendant faced the final appeal moments before the tally.
A derailed report from Little Rock indicates the state committee plans to bar bolters from the upcoming party ticket following the last election. Efforts focus on enforcing party loyalty and safeguarding future nominations for the Hoover resid ent.
Charles Wau wah signed confession admitting he fatally hurt Horst Boy and later delivered the body to an Akron bootlegger and other men in exchange for 25 gallons of liquor, a church council report disclosed. The affidavit names Mele Sin Horst as the victim and outlines the alleged scheme.
Governor Cooper refuses to grant a stay of execution for Snook in the case involving the death of Theor Hix. The ruling preserves the planned execution date as authorities proceed with the death sentence.
A theft report from FR Ranier at 2847 East Flington Street Walnesdas notes stolen items including dishes varnish and an Ane of Minkes with a police record 499 dated Thursday.
In Kingsville on February 20 after three hours of court argument, Maude Long faces a jury verdict for the murder of her husband Jim Long. Attorney A Reese led the state’s case, portraying the death scene dramatically as proceedings set to continue.
Washington Feb 20 The senate commerce committee deferred for two weeks consideration of bills to build free bridges over the Red River linking Oklahoma and Texas. Negotiations now center on resolving the ongoing dispute and related highway projects.
Fort Worth reporters note a Tar rant county grand jury investigating a bank run at First National Bank. Fourteen persons were summoned Thursday morning to testify as part of the inquiry into rumors of force and the events surrounding the run.
A weather notice outlines warm, cloudy conditions with possible showers on Thursday. Low temperatures around 88 degrees and a light south to southeasterly wind trend are noted, with coastal winds and inland variations affecting Texas to Louisiana.
George H. Williams, director of the Board of Children's Guardians of Delinquency in St. Louis, testified before the House Judiciary Committee arguing that nullification of prohibition exists in Missouri. He described farmers taking blame, merchants dealings with bootleggers, and residents feeling no conscience under the eighteenth amendment, while wets sought to present arguments as the day to be heard continued.
The Light edition provides San Antonio with a complete daily market report covering closing prices for New York stocks bonds and Chicago markets. It includes world produce grain wool livestock and other market news, emphasizing accuracy of closing figures.
The bureau forecasts rainy weather for the 8th Territory with a likely warm pattern. Thursday night into Friday shows cloudy skies and periods of rain, with a low near 68 degrees, as J H Jarhoe, meteorologist, notes.
American naval delegates held a secret meeting at the Ritz hotel in London this afternoon. Information was tightly controlled with a terse press note stating Mr. Sison was at his office and preparing to clear his desk for the weekend.
The senate slows progress on tariff increases in the cultural schedule amid warnings from coalition partners. Officials warn higher rates could jeopardize the broader plan being retained in the bill.
An investigation into branch banking was ordered amid concerns about granny chain and base bank activities. Secretary Mel lon and assistant J. W. Poole are cited as involved witnesses in the currency inquiry.
Rome reports Pope Pius has become a grand uncle. A girl named Maria will carry the feminine form of his name, continuing the family tradition amid the Vatican circle.
In Austin on February 20 the impeachment inquiry into Comptroller Terrell advanced amid a bare quorum. Auditor Lynn testified $15,247.74 misaccounted with two $600 deposits and other items traced to improper personal use. He reported a private auditor found $12,280.18 unaccounted state funds.
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