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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1930
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane reviews wage disputes from Chicago and New York as unions push toward $1.60 per hour while some workers hover at $1. A wide range of public and economic impacts are noted with prohibition politics, budget cuts, and rising silver prices shaping national economics and expectations.
United States and Mexican envoy reports absolved coast guard patrol No. 200 of all blame in the slaying of three alleged liquor smugglers aboard the Black Duck. The vessel allegedly sped to escape, prompting patrol fire after it failed to heave to. Evidence shows the crew fired only after warnings and pursuit. Federal prosecutors weigh witness appearances for a Newport County grand jury.
Four assailants beat Coast Guardsman George H Cadorette near the Central Vermont yard in New London Connecticut. Cadorette escaped after the attack and reported to Lieut Jewell. Police and guardsmen pursued but the assailants vanished into the shadows.
New York January 4 The grand auto show billed as the greatest ever opened at Grand Central Palace with about 300 cars and 40 makes on display including Auburn Buick Cadillac Chevrolet Chrysler Cord DeSoto and Studebaker Foreign makes Mercedes-Benz and Voisin shown Prices are rising on some models while others drop Auburn and Chevrolet cut or hold prices as industry eyes a prosperous but competitive year.
Italianist students at Aix protest to demand more Italian studies and faster degree paths. They say four years to earn a degree is too long and seek expanded language offerings.
About twenty five young Communists including eight girls were arrested for a demonstration against Mexico’s President elect Ortiz Rubio during an American tour. Tellez appealed to the State Department to release them as an act of mercy. police released those who merely paraded, while others face assault charges after clashing with officers. The youths bore anti Ortiz Rubio, Hoover, and Wall Street signs. A prior protest in front of the White House ended with releases due to youth.
In Los Angeles police arrested sixteen rioting Communists after an attempt to disrupt a "White Russian" lecture by Victor Chernov. Four officers were facedown in a melee at a local lecture hall. among the 18 detained, four were women.
Mrs. Calvin Coolidge celebrated her fiftieth birthday at home in Northampton Massachusetts with quiet festivity. Friends note her vitality and youthfulness for her age and report she enjoys daily brisk walks in the open air with her small dog Ting Tim.
Hollywood reporter Louella G Parsons and Hollshead physician Harry Wats on Martin wed today in Hollywood California. The ceremony joined a noted picture columnist and a local medical professional in a quiet early January wedding.
London report quotes Sir William Arbuthnot Lane, a famed surgeon, opposing reviving shorts for men. He says trousers hide ugliness and warns the dress reform party advocates may risk danger, noting the difficulty in finding men without bow legs.
In Chicago Senor Pascual Ortiz Rubio, president-elect of the southwest republic, spoke on Mexico's issues and goals. He noted no prohibition but said alcohol use is being reduced by education, starting with schoolchildren. He cited crime as present yet not widespread and managed by a dedicated institution.
Jan Mague reports demands for auctions as leverage if Germany misses reparations, shaping the Hague talk. The United States seeks full faith and credit as security, while France resents the clause and questions U S Germany cooperation. Britain leans toward noninterference, avoiding mediation between Paris and Berlin.
Chicago January 4 Harry Lewis set a new air mail time record flying a Curtiss Falcon from Kansas City to Chicago. He completed the 454 mile flight in 2 hours 20 minutes, beating the previous record of 2 hours 34 minutes set by George Grogan about a year earlier.
Southampton report says the Prince of Wales sails for Cape Town, South Africa, then heads north into the wilds of Africa to continue the big game expedition halted by King George’s death last year. The voyage is part of a royal tour as the royal party proceeds toward Africa.
Edward Holly of 490 North Cherry Street was slain by two men and two women at his door Saturday night after inviting guests inside. A knife slashed his throat, narrowly missing the jugular. Privates TL Dietrich and Fred Waite of the Twelfth Field Artillery witnessed the assault from the dining room and Frenzy wounded Holly was rushed to Robert H. Green Hospital where doctors reported the blade narrowly avoided major vessels and that he is expected to recover.
CHETANNE Wyo Jan 4 18 Nels Perry a prominent Cheyenne citizen led to the crimes of becoming chief of police after a raid on his ranch near Albin by state officers revealed one of the largest stills ever found in Wyoming No charges were made against Perry but Cal Holliday mayor elect of Cheyenne announced he would drop Perry as the leading candidate for the police appointment.
Williams N. Doak, vice president of the Brotherhood of Mailway Train men and a Virginia gubernatorial candidate, was mentioned to President Hoover as a potential secretary of labor when James J. Davis resigns in March. The report notes Doak’s backing by labor leaders and his Virginia political profile.
Beasley Texas police report a robber drilled a vault hole in the local bank last night and escaped with an unknown sum of sequin. Fort Bend County authorities pursue several clues as they investigate the Beasley bank burglary.
Gricargo reports Dr. Charles L. Mayo, director of the Mayo Clinic, cautions those chasing miraculous cures. He says such healings are temporary and that disabilities and welfare decline return when the emotional fervor fades, leaving patients worse.
New York appellate court unanimously ruled that a stock corner constitutes fraud. The decision holds that when evidence of an attempt to corner certain stock is obtained, brokers and other agencies have an immediate basis for io sanctions and prosecution. The case involved alleged manipulation in Schering Radio Tubes stock.
Mayfield former United States Senator from Texas announced his candidacy for governor in the Democratic primaries next July. He said he favored keeping the voter list open to all regardless of past votes. Mayfield's home is listed as Augtio after returning from Washington.
Washington DP.C January reports that a new push begins for an International Brotherhood of Airmen of America. A chapter has been issued for an Aviators and Pilots union at Muskogee Oklahoma, with plans to extend to Chicago, Louisville and other key Western cities.
Washington D C July 4 The scramble for the two vacancies on the Interstate Commerce Commission began in earnest today after President Hoover announced that a Southerner and an intermountain man would be named to the posts. Ex Governor J Y Sanders of Louisiana was presented to the President today by Louisiana Senators N B Broussard and J B Broussard.
Paris reports the official long distance flight record at 17005 kilometres 140 metres or 4816 miles. Costes and Beltoste are credited for a hop from Paris to Siberie last September after Aero Club verification of the barograph data.
Governor Moody announced reopening of the Traredo port was practically assured after talks with Secretary Stimson. Law actions at Laredo paused as calls for District Attorney Walls resignation arose. Bobbitt met with the governor but found no indictment against General Callen.
In Brew York Taw on the fourth, two workmen were believed dead after a warehouse at 152 South Creek collapsed following a recent fire. Firemen heard possible cries from a third worker as rescuers and police saved two others. no others were found.
Carmel Myers, noted screen exotic, escaped death today after her car burst a tire. Her chauffeur quickly halted the limousine and rushed the star to safety as the vehicle was wrecked. No injuries were reported.
Dallas announces the Arkansas Gas Company of Fayetteville has been acquired by the Southers Cakeley Company of Dallas. Details indicate a completed purchase with no immediate changes cited for operations or leadership. Further terms were not disclosed in the report.
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