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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1930
Page
1
A miscellany of 1920s booster notes on autos and prosperity. Chevrolet details appear with mentions of air shocks and larger tires, while gold shipments to France and Mellon’s debt reductions stir Wall Street talk. References to San Francisco hips and cultural bits are interwoven with bold claims of national wealth gains.
Fragmented forecast notes show cloudy to clear conditions across major cities. Temperatures range from the mid 30s to low 90s with mixed wind and humidity patterns and precipitation potential in scattered areas.
Slow temperature rise and persistent cloudiness expected in San Antonio and vicinity over the next 24 hours. Northeast winds, light rainfall possible, with highs around 64 degrees and lows near 46 by Saturday night. Unsettled conditions forecast into Sunday with another rise in temperatures.
Princess Marie Jose travels via a special train toward Thane to marry Prince Humbert heir to the Italian throne. The ceremony is expected early next week as officials indicate a new alliance may emerge between the two houses.
A German professor and lecturer from a university returns to the Louvre galleries. The report notes his ties to academic circles and his role in the current exhibition, detailing his background and involvement with the museum program.
Washington on January 4 Capitol artist Charles Moberly questioned by David Lynn Jupiter architect after fire damaged the Capitol dome. Moberly said he did not know the fire origin and sometimes smoked. Investigators continue without a detailed report, debris cleared, crowds warned against souvenir theft of the ruined globe.
About 125 Texas San Antonio area students will ride a special Southern Pacific train from San Antonio to Bryan on Sunday night at 11 45. TE Sullivan, general passenger agent, says the train carries Tend of Ac and M college students back to classes after holidays.
In MUNICATA Lower California General Jose Morin was sworn in as governor of the northern district, succeeding Abelardo Rodrigues. He pledged to curb smuggling of liquor and narcotics destined for the United States.
Eb Vaso Texas January 4 10 S Stock an American was robbed by bandits across the river in Mexico They extracted his gold teeth and bridge work took a big watch and 345 in cash Then they carried Stock to hills south of Juarez and dumped him The trio was arrested by Juarez police after he recovered consciousness and signed a complaint The stolen teeth were recovered along with some money
Testimony in the case against Roberto Martinez, accused in the murder of Dr. J. A. Ramsey of Mathis Texas, resumed in district court. Martinez allegedly confessed to luring Ramsey to a remote spot where accomplice Harry J. Leahy forced them to sign papers, then killed the physician. A Mexican suspect aided the plot, and the state expected to rest soon as defense case begins, with verdict possible by Saturday night.
In Paris a court summoned Tanline Parker, a New York chorus girl, and Jean Aggelont for divorce after accusations of cruelty and infidelity. They married last June in Orchard, Maine, after Assatant’s affair with Rene Laterre in Paris. Neither spoke the others language, and tensions rose early.
Indianapolis January 4 A passenger automobile fueled by crude oil powered by Clessie Cummins of Columbia drove toward New York for the national automobile show. The inventor aims to cover eighty miles for under 81.50 in fuel, traveling at about forty miles per hour and reaching New York next Monday afternoon. Cummins describes a diesel like engine with fuel gasified before injection, no spark plugs carburetor or magneto, relying on high compression. Cummins has spent twelve years developing the motor.
A man was placed under a $200 bond on a charge of failure to stop and render aid after a car struck Alfred Koerber Sr. of 827 Hoelgen Avenue. The proceeding was conducted Friday by George Lyons, assistant in charge of the office of Justice of the Peace Louis F. Bolts. Edwards is named in the incident.
A massive fire gutted Saint Elizabeth's Roman Catholic Church in Chicago on Saturday. The blaze caused extensive damage to the cathedral, one of the city's largest Catholic churches. Early estimates place losses at over a million dollars as fire crews battled the flames through the night.
Pauline Parker, an American woman shown with her French husband Jean Assolant, seeks divorce after a separation caused by a language difference since he flew from the United States to Spain.
AUSTIN Tan 4 OPI Settlement of differences between the Mexican Government and District Attorney Anha Walls with resultant opening of the consulate and resumption of official relations between the two countries appears imminent. Governor Moos, returning from Fluntaville, spoke by telephone with the state department in Washington and with Congressman John Gurnee and others.
Mrs Marry Payne Whitney the sculptor endows a museum of American art, presenting the institution with paintings as part of a vigorous campaign to discover new talent and enter the field with a strong collection.
New Orleans cotton market opens steady with January futures stable amidou trend. Traders note mixed demand as Mag Wakes moves through early session, keeping prices near prior close.
Mrs T. Lambert, wife of the gates manager of the San Antonio Drip company, received serious internal injuries in a two car head on collision at the Nolan Street underpass Friday night. G. G. Smith of 221 St Francis Street and another occupant survived with minor injuries. Both vehicles were buried against the cement wall. Mr Lambert and Mrs Lambert were reportedly thrown from the car. Police say the crash occurred as a Tamotor machine emerged from the underpass to prevent another collision. Santa Rosa infirmary treated Mrs Lambert and Mr Yarobert.
Police say two youths ages 15 and 24 confessed to planning and carrying out a fake station robbery across from Memorial hall during a boxing show on December 16. They allegedly shot at a man named Wilder, briefly wounding him, and stole cash and a $25 check. Wilder also admitted a separate summer robbery at another filling station totaling $16.
New York patron Joe, a barber who avoids talk of stocks and flashy work, pleases Richard Whitney of the stock exchange. Whitney rewards Joe with a two weeks vacation to Miami for his silent restraint and unglamorous service.
Jan 4 report notes Munagine’s permission required for using his name after him. Officials warn that hospitals agencies and related entities overstepped authority by acting on their own.
Athens dispatch notes Dremler Vamizelos warns Greece faces danger from a flood of half educated intellects with no work. He urges reform to elevate schooling and align education with employment.
Soviet scientists developed a new synthetic tire material claimed to be lighter and cheaper than natural rubber. Tests suggest potential for mass production, with early prototypes achieving improved wear resistance in limited trials.
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