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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1930

Page

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Wealth and Democracy in Modern Times

A compact summary notes Morrow and Young discuss wealth and democracy, while Violet Ray is linked to disease and the contrasts of apples and oranges. Arthur Brisbane writes on features including Gyo and Too, with C-1420 by Blow.

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Republicans and Democrats in the 1928 election fray

A sprawling editorial outlines potential presidential candidates and party dynamics. It discusses William Morrow and Young as New York figures, notes Hoover and Sith as alternatives, and weighs Coolidge’s stewardship, wealth distribution, and the nation’s vast wealth. It hints at technological advances like a violet ray microscope.

Weather map notes warm trend with scattered rain

Weather summary in Santa Fe area notes warmer temperatures and isolated rain chances. In the central plains, clouds move east with rising readings and patchy showers possible in northern Texas and southern Oklahoma. Stronger winds expected from the west with mild to warm highs across the region this weekend.

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Shipp Faces Five Charges in Court Case

S. C. Burley Shipp, linked to court actions, is scheduled for trial Monday morning on robbery by assault with firearms arson and three additional charges. Frov FF wy F&F YD FEF DW BF DBD F. C. Racher is shown with files in the case. Hoover discusses Laredo with Texas lawmakers amid a severe cold spell causing fatalities.

Hoover Cotton Texas Solons Laredo F. C. Racher S. C Burley Shipp Trtal

Texas Blizzard Toll Rises Amid Cold Wave Grim Tales

The Rancerated Press reports a deadly Texas blizzard as cold weather worsens. Four family members, Felipe Lara and three children, perished from gas asphyxiation in a Melvin home cellar. A Sao Antonio man died from auto crash injuries near Austin. Two others died in separate collisions along slick highways. Livestock losses mount in Kerr County while crops fear frost as northern cold grips the state, with telephones and rail lines affected.

Texas Gulf Felipe Lara Melvin McCrech County Tara Sao Antonio Austin Tandaneas Robert I. Hada Ty Teaple Mre Julin Bhanks Lampasas Winters Bo Wilson Brownwood Salins Coleman Kerr County Yexas

Bond Firm Deal Under Grand Jury Probe

Investigation of the Wimer Richardson company receivership by the Ninety fourth District court grand jury opened after A A Seeligson spoke to the panel. The receivership filed in October was granted, showing discrepancies between bookkeepers’ listed assets and apparent actual assets, with liabilities also mismatched. Over 100 account holders were involved as witnesses are expected in the remaining weeks.

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Victim Names Suspect After Knife Attack

J A Atkinson of 428 1 2 South Flores told police a man whom he met Friday night struck him with a knife, causing a gash on the forehead. He was treated at the Robert H. Grom hospital. The arrest followed Saturday.

J. A. Atkinson South Flores Palleas Ackingon Robert H. Grom Heaptal

Cleveland Grain Elevator Burns in Major City Fire

A large grain elevator in Cleveland, Ohio, burned early today in a serious blaze described as the most spectacular fire in recent years. The structure, leveled by the flames, contained valuable contents estimated at a substantial sum and prompted quick emergency response.

Cleveland Stlevelant Ohio

John D Delivers Speech for Films In Talkies Era

John D delivers speech praising film industry as talkies rise. Mr Rackefeller addresses attendees celebrating the anniversary of Standard Oil with remarks on innovation. The event highlights cinema progress and corporate milestones amid industry shifts.

Ormond Wraghy Tohn TH Talkies Mr. Rackefeller

Conrad Hubert Will Contested in Suit by Brother

A New York suit challenges the legality of a provision in the Conrad Hubert will. Joseph Horwich, brother of the deceased, objects to a clause revoking the bequest to any next of kin who contests the will. The action seeks to unsettle an $8,000,000 allocation to public benefactors including Coolidge and Rosenwald.

Conrad Hubert Brother New York Conrad Hubert Mer ‘Phic Calvin Coolidge Alfred Th Rosenwald Joseph Horwich Mubert Lan

Chicagoan Is Shot During Holdup He Thought Was Joke

Chicagoan Leo Weisskopf resisted a holdup on Hoyne Avenue believing it to be a joke. The assailants demanded money, but when Weisskopf insisted they leave, one struck him with a shove. He was shot during the confrontation and wounded.

Omicago Hoyne Avenue Leo Weisskopf

Eleanor Steele to Make Opera Debut

New York reports Eleanor Steele daughter of Charles Steele and part of J T Morgan will debut in The Magic Flute with the Little Cherler company of Brooklyn. Upon marriage she will use the stage name Helen Maurey, her ancestral name.

New York Eleonor Steele Charles Steele J.T. Morgan Little ‘Cherler Company Brooklyn Hllen Maurey

Rosenwald's Wife Had Contract Claimed

The Herald and Examiner reports that philanthropist and Sears Roebuck executive Julius Rosenwald entered into a prenuptial agreement with his bride Adelaide Goodkind. The contract reportedly grants her $1,000,000 and waives rights to his estate.

Chiqaw Wan Vei Herald-and-Examiner Douy Hal Tullius Rosenwald Brie Adelaide Goodkind

Women Plan Escort for Wife of Rubio in Mexico

In Mexico City on Tan. 11, women on hornshack escort Sonora de Ortiz Rubio, wife of the president elect, as she and her husband reevaluate their stance toward the United States amid fears of potential tensions.

One Killed One Hurt in Los Angeles Cold Mishaps

A man named Frutugyn Sane, 46, of 12th Street, died after being struck by a car on Broadway. He had just arrived at a hospital for surgery when the crash occurred. His wife, visiting, was also injured. Raymond Stewart, 16, convalescing in the same ward, was in the hospital nearby. Rena Marti Jo Camtip Street also suffered injuries in a separate crossing accident.

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Scotch Thrift No Grounds For Divorce

Mes. Mabel McClaithehte sought divorce from Gilva McClathehla alleging meager household allowances and hidden money left her unable to manage finances. Judge Williams dismissed the petition, saying thrift is not a basis for divorce.

Giacago Jan PKA Mabel McClaihehte Gilva McClathehla Tim House Williams

Plane Missing After Altitude Test From Farmingdale

An airplane that departed Farmingdale Long Island for an altitude test yesterday morning is feared blown out to sea. Pilot D Marra and observer William Kirkpatrick faced fog snow and strong winds. the aircraft has not returned within hours. Officials of the Aviation corporation appealed to naval radio stations to broadcast warnings to ships along the coast as search efforts continue.

New York Jao. 1 Farmingdale Long Island Te Extain D. Marra Willian Kirkpatrick Aviaion Corporation Airchild Aviation Corporation New Jersey Naval Radio Staticn

Japan Returns to Gold Standard After Long Embargo Lift

Japan fully resumed the gold standard today by lifting the embargo on gold exports that had been in place for over twelve years. The embargo was removed following an announcement made last November and the change was effective January 10.

Japan MIT

British Propaganda Skit Identified by Senate Committee

Dr. William J. Maloney of New York testified that a document given to a senate committee by propagandist William Ti Shearer was a non secret British memorandum. He described it as a skit on British propaganda written by himself and identified the piece before the committee in Washington D C.

Cotton Is Steady at New Orleans

New Orleans cotton opened steady with prices shown for multiple future contracts. January 16.87 cents, March 14e, May 174205, July 174205 bid, October 17-552 bid, December 7.Me bid.

New Orleans Oetaber

Jurors Freely Acquit Chambers in Conspiracy Trial

A verdict of acquittal was returned Friday night after a lengthy trial for charges of conspiracy to manufacture. Judge W. Anderson presided as Emil Pavlika read the jury verdict with few demonstrations from the courtroom. Juror George Burgess delivered the verdict form and the defendant smiled upon learning of the acquittal. Mayor Chambers expressed gratitude for the jury’s action, while Carl Wright Johnson defended his client’s case and noted anticipated acquittal. Prosecutors, including L. Neiligson and Walter Tynan, were absent when the verdict was announced. Johnson asserted the prosecution’s political overtones, and the defense hinted at personal ties influencing public perception. (Continued on Page 9, Col 3).

FE. B. Chambers C. M. Chambers Saunday Emil Pavelka W. 3. Anderson George SI. Burges Chambers Fleg Carl Wright Johnson Eri Wilples Lmar Néeligson Water Tynan Callaway Calloun Altimercy Jack Sialock Imapas Sater Fewspaone Chen Johnson Manhattan Kaw Speethlues

Money Might Be Something Else Money Might Be Something Else

In Chicago a jury convicted Lloyd of stealing money from Alen Deans pocket. Lloyds attorney asked for a new trial arguing there was no proof the amount was real money. The court granted a new trial after the state failed to prove the money was genuine U S currency.

Chicago Jane Othe Lloyd Alen Dean Lloyd Tts Atate United States Regalendett

Unsettled Weather Forecast For 8.4 Sabbath

Unsettled weather with rain expected across 8.4 as a system lingers. Temperatures fall to near 37 degrees Sunday morning with winds shifting from northeast to southeast within 24 hours. Small craft warnings expected along the coast.

The Weather Bureau Weat Texas Trish S Weather Bureau Williston

Father shoots children and himself in apparent family tragedy

A father shot two children and himself in Houston on January 11. One child survived, while two others, aged 40 and 12, were reported near death as doctors fought to save them. Local investigation noted marital strife and accusations of lack of love within the household.

Tokio Workmen Wreck Factory in Korea Strike Incident

A chaotic scene unfolds in Fesan Korea as striking Tokio workers attack the Chosin Splonin Company factory wrecking machinery. Police and Rengunen agency respond to a critical situation amid escalating labor unrest.

Tori Dan Chi Laporte Fiot Fesan Korea Chosin Splonin Company

Kentucky Bandit Suspect Is Held

Bowling Green reports the Kentucky bandit suspect James Elmer Geau gan, 21, of Indianapolis, is held for the December 26 robbery of the Bank of Oakland County and the murder of J. Flobert Kirby, the Grove bank president.

Kentucky Bowling Green James Elmer Geaugan Indianapolia Bank of Oakland J. Flobert Kirby Smith's Grove Bank

Moody Adka for Phone Date with President

Moody asks White House to arrange long distance talk with President. Officials discuss reopening the Laredo consulate and coordinating with the state department. Moody’s impatience grows as delays threaten reopening, with further talks planned among White House aides and Governor Moody.

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