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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1930
Page
1
A fragment from a King Features history column discusses industrial growth, naval policy, and the future of battleships. It notes Britain’s speed motor with 4000 horsepower, the rise of a powerful nation, and debates over battleship building versus aviation progress. The piece hints at U.S. war conference debates and President Hoover’s views. Continued on Page 8, Col 0.
National and local weather reports show extreme cold sweeping Texas and adjacent areas. From San Antonio to Fort Worth and Laredo to Nacogdoches, temperatures plunged below zero in several locales, with some sites recording record lows for the period and forecasts calling for continued subfreezing conditions and gradual warming later.
Fragmentary OCR describes windy cold conditions with snow possible. Mentions Saturday event and cloudy nights with falling and rising temperatures. Includes nonsensical words and multiple misreads, but core appears to reference a winter weather forecast.
San Antonio detectives on Saturday closed in on ring leaders of a regional band of brigands. A portion of the $25 000 loot from a mercantile store robbery at Viernesville was recovered, with ten men under surveillance. The gang, headquartered in San Antonio, is linked to six recent robberies in the area as investigators anticipate more arrests by nightfall. Floresville Sheriff A B Carnes aided the inquiry in San Antonio.
Buffalo, Jan 1. Three coast guardsmen were under arrest in Erie county jail for allegedly accepting a $2500 bribe from Toledo bootlegger Jawed Courtney for releasing a seized speed boat after a Toledo harbor seizure. A search for a fourth man continued as officials described the bribe scheme.
New York Jan 16 Managers for Mine Amolita Galli Curci Metropolitan star announced she will retire from opera at the close of the present season and devote her time to concert work. The Metropolitan canceled her contract for another year and she will sail for Europe in February for her first continental concert tour.
A garbled report notes a valuation or restoration involving an item described as 20 centuries of rust linked to Toman and Bern, with Willing Campbell of Calumbia and a group of grovens in restored money tied to a Piolomiea gal Coes, aiming to return to its original state.
Will Rogers reports from London that the American delegation entered quick talks at the American bar and celebrated with drink aboard the ship. He notes several young attendees and a lighthearted mood as Dawes and others plan further actions and a hoped return with clothes for Joy Robinson.
London January 18 An ill American delegation to the naval disarmament conference led by Secretary of State Kellogg was hosted by Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald at 10 Downing Street. Charles G Dawes American ambassador to Britain joined the visit. Secretary Stimson had a three hour talk with the prime minister yesterday.
In Alcine Texas Deputy Sheriff W C Alten and Border Patrolman 31 Stetson were wounded in a gun battle with Mexican liquor runners near the city late yesterday. The wounds were not serious. They had been tracking the runners when ambushed. the assailants escaped.
Dr. Tans Froelicher 63 a charter Goucher College faculty member and acting head died after a sudden heart ailment he had long suffered from. The incident occurred in Kaltimone Maryland on January 18.
Fire starting near the market in Gunter Texas destroyed four frame buildings and forced five firms out of business. The loss is estimated at 20000 dollars. The blaze broke out early today and caused extensive damage in the commercial district.
NEW YORK stockholder Trace Gastes says an application for appointment of a receiver in equity is cited in federal cover today for the Fox Will narration sites at Rutherford New Jersey.
The source recounts a historical Prohibition era death case where Mrs. A D May of Nellis Boone County died from a gunshot during a raid on a house by a sheriff and prohibition agents, while she was to become a mother. The report cites a January 26 1920 Congressional Record detailing the incident and surrounding arrests.
Acting Secretary Colton and Ambassador Tellez exchange ratifications of the convention for the maintenance of livestock sanitary and veterinary police services and mutual protection of imports, signaling formal approval of cross border animal movements and health controls.
The court dismissed the case involving Rosetta Moltman who eloped with farmer C Coffman under a 200 year old Delaware law. The maks punishment could have included prison and a fine, but Judge Smathers halted action and the couple expressed happiness.
A series of small fires spread through the city Saturday night into Sunday morning forcing residents, including Mrs. Bila Tamten and her daughter Blasy Marte Agh at 222 West Romana Street, from their home as fire crews battled flames. Other incidents damaged residences at 12 Oppenheimer Burrdasal and 1.12 Oppenheimer, 2101 Salinas, and 404 Carson, with losses ranging from 25 to 500 dollars. Chimney and oil-related fires near homes caused additional alarms, while a blaze at the Tampico dump area sent firefighters to the scene at midnight Friday.
Mayor Raleigh Pl Blale and Police Chief Jarsex W. Began along with others including a native were found guilty in federal district court on charges of conspiring to violate the prohibition law.
A fragmentary report mentions Julius Caesar as a visiting figure in Italy. The text references a Wesmonth and a town caunedl, with notes about investigation of records tied to his facally. The readable items hint at a historical travel or visit event with local official involvement.
Across Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi, floodwaters force thousands from homes as levees break and rivers rise. About 2000 families seek shelter with Red Cross aid as Mississippi and Missouri irrigation dikes fail. Authorities warn of further breaches along the St. Francis and Kennett area while big tracts remain inundated.
In Oma sta Neb a man tried to start his car but the thief sped off with the vehicle. The owner struggled with a frozen battery and cooling issues, and after hours of effort he finally managed a partial start before the thief vanished with the car.
The former palace once home to Sul tan Abdul Wajid, later a gambling casino, is slated to become a Turkish girls college. It will rival the American College for Women with English as the main foreign language taught by instructors from abroad.
In Scotland on January 1, an old custom recognized the tallest, shortest, ablest, and youngest brides of the year. The tradition, begun by Johan Ore Farmer, an Indian payoonsier geuceol, honors these women with prizes.
Congressman Roen Collins of Mississippi denounces army sex appeal methods amid calls to curb militaristic influence in training camps. He argues youth recreation camps grant officers authority to entertainers, risking inappropriate influence and promotion of militaristic spirit nationwide.
The Washington home of Nevada Senator Key Pittman and Mrs Pittman was burned early today. Firefighters faced difficulties as heavy debris blocked access. Initial reports of an explosion were unconfirmed. The residence, a prominent suburban showplace on Ridge Road near the Maryland line, suffered heavy damage and was described as largely deserted.
In Washington DC a clash erupted during a public utility hearing as special counsel Wernared F. Weadeck argued against government ownership while Commissioner McCulloch of the Federal Trade Commission pressed for evidence. Danie Loos, acting for Weadeck, attempted to show data allegedly disseminated against the government ownership stance was a defensive maneuver.
Kaufman Texas January 15. George Wheeler a former Raufaine high school student faces charges of robbery with fire in connection with a daylight bank hold up. Wheeler is reported to be under 18 years old and held in custody. Local officials allege involvement in the botched robbery and search for accomplices continues.
Miss Pyrite, president of the National Education Association, urges teachers to maintain professional attire to avoid confusion with pupils. She argues proper dress helps maintain standards as education evolves.
The page notes steady cotton markets as new trade activity begins. A dated line references December 17 and mentions Daly VTi with unclear spelling, hinting at opening market actions and price movement for the textile commodity.
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