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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1930

Page

20

Today A Loss to the Nation and Demand for Work

The article surveys public unrest in New York with marches demanding work, food, and shelter, noting police suppression and statements by workers about wages and unemployment. It critiques Prohibition, references Cardinal Ryan, and comments on Rockefeller and the Pennsylvania Railroad's stance on repeal while warning of official corruption and youth revolt.

Fanner The Pennsylvania Atterbury

Taft Faces Decline as Doctors Report He Is Weaker

Washington Feb 28 A bulletin from physicians at 11 40 p m reported William Howard Taft slightly weaker and able to take very little nourishment. The former president recognized Dr Francis Hagner but could not speak. No major change from yesterday was noted.

Washington, D. C William Howard ‘Taftman Francis Hagnér

City bond plan faces school funding clash in San Antonio

Local civic leaders clash over new bond issues as HoribpreetHornberger push for a municipal bond while the school board seeks a separate 2 million bond to fund schools. Mayor Chambers declined comment on the bond timing, noting that city officials must discuss any proposal.

Js G Horibpreet Ihak G M. Chambers Hornberger Hernberger San Antoni Bruce Teagarden Hue Tex Qasinder Lipie

Sharkey Victory Upheld by Board in Miami

The Miami boxing commission formally upheld Magnolia's action declaring Jack Sharkey the winner and rejecting Phil Scott's foul claim from last night's fifth round, affirming Sharkey's victory.

Miamu Lon Magnolia Jack Sharkey Phil Scott Miami Boxing

Reichstag Groups Endorse Young Plan Reform

Berlin Feb 28 A joint committee of the Reichstag approved the Young reparations plan and recommended its acceptance to the Reichstag. The vote signals broad support for the settlement terms and sets the stage for parliamentary action in Berlin.

Reichstag Young Plan Berlin Reichatag Reichatez

Weather forecast fragment with scattered notes and places

Fragmentary weather report lists cloudy periods Friday night and Saturday with little temperature change. Mentions cities from Des Moines to Los Angeles and Oklahoma to Texas with variable wind and rain potential. Overall tone resembles a rough regional forecast incomplete in places.

Divorce filing cites infidelity and listed assets

Mrs. Elsanor Weber, wife of Charles He Weber, filed a bill of divorce charging infidelity. The document lists assets including a speakeasy, a gambling house, a rome house, a Mercer Wisconsin summer home, two vehicles, and numerous stocks and automobiles.

Chicago Elsanor Weber Sinin Charles He Weber Ona Mercer Wis

Coolidges Slated to Spend 6 Hours in L A Thursday

Former President Calvin Coolidge and Mrs Coolidge will pass through San Antonio on a west coast trip and spend about six hours in Los Angeles early Thursday morning en route to their New England home. They will arrive on the Sunset Limited and transfer to the Sunshine Special, per Missouri Pacific and Southern Pacific officials.

Calvin Colidge Mire Cool@ge San Antonio West Coast New England Fantoua Southern Pacific

Solon and son Are Freed of Charges

Chicago February 28 Congressman Stanley H. Unz age 66 and his son Bradley Jr were freed by a jury after a 10 hour deliberation on charges of operating a confidence game and obtaining money under false pretenses.

Solon and Son Chicago Stanley H. ‘Unz Northwest Side Democratic

Communist Raid Nets 14 in Chicago

Chicago police conducted three raids last night against Communist groups, destroying an oil print of Lenin, thousands of pamphlets, and mimeograph machines used to print them, arresting 14 men and one woman in the incidents.

Chicago Lenin

Jury Acquits Man in Editor's Death in Florida

In Jacksonville Florida a jury acquitted Harvey Jackson of the murder charge in the death of TW Barker editor of the Blue Shirt labor paper and former editor of the Menessy anti Catholic public.

Jacksonville Fla Med Harvey Jackson TW. Py Billy

Dr W L Dayton 73 Dies in Lancomn Neb

Dr W L Dayton aged 73 longtime American Academy of Ophthalmology figure and former president died after a long illness in Lancomn Nebraska. He served six years as an officer and contributed to ophthalmology.

W. L. Dayton Lancomn Neb de. W. J. Faston American Academy of Opthamologs Awit

Legislation Aims to Bar Liquor Lading Vessels

Ottawa Canada expectant move in the Dominion House to deny ship clearances to vessels carrying liquor to the United States. The measure targets boats that transport alcoholic cargo across the border, aiming to tighten maritime trade controls.

Ottawa United States Cummont

Indicted Banker Wimer Faces April Trial in Large Theft Case

Kenneth Winer, head of Winer Richardson company, stands indicted on nine counts of larceny and seven counts of theft by bailee and embezzlement. Bonds totaling $1,000 were set. trial slated for early April in Thirty-seventh District Court before Judge W. S. Anderson. Indictments accuse Wimer of diverting $158,619.57 from preferred stockholders by misapplying funds and pledges, with ownership details and shares listed for officers and investors. The state argues misappropriated mortgages and certificates shifted collateral to reduce face value. Continued coverage on Page 42, Col. 5.

Kenneth Winer Winner-Hichardeon Company Veretran Fricday Ailee de. W. BE. Nesbit Mok. Tovend N. 3 Dickinson W. 8. Anderson Gietrich Court Tamar Steligson Howell Mueller Wimer Reeligiux Wimer- Richardson W. W McGrory Wimnerm Arcnunts Seelignonanya Grohan Dowdell Fred Biltner Anna Foerster Emilie Feerster Julius Foerster Louis Foerster G. H. Fritsche A. Fritsche Ida Macotwond Mise Bertha - Eloise Milton Te BR. Howard Louis Jochen Walter ‘Squans Gepham Co

Fire guts Eerette apartment on South Alamo Street

A blaze at 921 South Alamo Street gutted an Eerette apartment early Thursday, forcing 26 occupants into the street in minimal clothing. Thirteen fire companies fought the flames, sparked by a resident across the street. Damage was estimated at 10,000 dollars.

Eerette South Alamo Street

Fire Rips 927 South Alamo Apartment House

Thirteen fire companies battled a fierce blaze at the Herette apartments on 927 South Alamo Street for about an hour. Twenty five residents fled in night clothes as flames gutted the building, with residents returning to save valuables until the center of the house burned. Fire Chief Sarron and city detectives investigated a possible incendiary origin. Orange damage estimated at 10000 dollars as crowds gathered and onlookers watched from nearby streets.

Alamo Street Sarron Otto Wolf Orange William Goodspond Boul Alco

Cloudy Weather Forecast With Detached Fragments

Weather forecast says no rain in Ban Ane ton Friday night and Saturday. Clouds will keep sunshine hidden. lowest Friday night near 30. Light to moderate westerly winds. East Texas and San Antonio expect cloudy weather with northwest winds. West Texas predicted fair.

Ban Ane Ton Weathermond T. HT Inrhoe Bold Nur Permson Biles San Antonio Texany West Texas

Fisk Accuses Reds of War on Church

Washington lawmaker Hamilton Fish Republican New York accuses the Communists of desecrating churches and trying to exterminate religion in a push against recognizing the Soviet Union. He outlines the alleged campaign in the House Foreign Affairs Committee.

Fisk Washington, D. v Hamilton Fishie New York House of In Union of Soviet Socialist Republica Fish House

Naval Delegate Recall Demanded at London Arms Conference

Washington Feb 28 Senator McKelvir Tremorrot Tennessee proposed recall of the American delegation from the London naval arms conference asserting no opportunity for naval reductions. He argued the delegation should return to press for clearer reductions and to reassess participation given the current state of talks.

Washington, D. G

Narcotic Bureau Shakeup Is Made

Washington announces a shakeup in the narcotic bureau with TG. Nurt moved to the role of chief and a narcotics supervisor position filled, as stated by Assistant Secretary Lowman in an official order setting changes within the prohibition administration.

Narcotic Bureau Washington, D.C TG. Nurt Prohibition tSecresary

City Hall clerk appointment options eyed after Fries death

Mayor C M Chambers announced many city hall workers are not ruled out for the vacancy left by Fred Fries. Gladys Lain will serve temporarily as clerk. Names considered include James Simpson Charles Af Lobin and Charles Fincham. About fifteen men are under consideration as the process continues with a permanent appointee expected later. Funeral details for Fries were set for Saturday.

Cits Whem C. M. Chambays Fred Fries Gladys Lain Fries Chambers Charles Af. ‘Lobin Charles Fincham Civy Spector Sinngson Aoe E. P. Butter Lien Cornell

Canders in 50-50 Break as Geese Insist on Bridge

Blytheville Arkansas February report shows a court session before Municipal Judge W C Gravette. A young man pled guilty to rolling the bones while references to prize prizes and local police suggest a lenient stance on the craps issue.

Blytheville Ark Honore Brice W. C. Gravette Cravette Tadge Gravette Tle Pak Bcy Eosemsky Ajghe Fee Oeainsk

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