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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1930
Page
13
An editorial voice extols independence and self-reliance while warning against world court entanglements. It highlights the American ascent, industrial reform, and fears of foreign directions, then shifts to describing a 4000 horsepower speed car with 25 foot length and 12,000 pound weight. Mentions MacDonald and naval conference debates unresolved.
San Antonio and nearby areas face a mixed weekend with mild temperatures dropping around Saturday night into Sunday. Expect light to moderate winds, increasing cloudiness by Saturday, then a chance of unsettled conditions Sunday with rising temperatures.
Protesters accuse Rep Hoss Al Collins of Mississippi of spreading militarism and promoting provocative rhetoric. The event centers on alleged comments about army age and sex appeal, drawing attention to national security and political weaponization debates.
Huntsville Texas June 18. Prisoners at Wynne state prison farm set fire to their mattresses using pine wood and kerosene in the chapel, hoping to break free during the nonfusion period. Fire extinguished by guards. damage limited to a 14 inch hole in the floor. This marks the ninth arson at the facility in two years.
San Antonio detectives tracked thieves across South Texas and recovered several stolen items from Floresville. Police surveillance continued as officers pursued leaders of the gang responsible for lootings tied to a $200 value crime spree over the past two months.
A deflated OCR item shows the House Republican steering committee moving to expedite legislation and push President Hoover's recommendations to strengthen prohibition enforcement.
In a London dispatch dated January 18, Will Rogers describes the American delegation arriving at the peace conference and the scene aboard the steamer. He mentions observers, the presence of marines, and a plan to obtain clothing for Joe Robinson as the talks proceed into the next month.
In BUFFALO New York three coast guardsmen were jailed on bribe charges after seizing a speed boat from a Toledo bootlegger. Authorities said a fourth man is being sought as countryside searches continue. Courtney, a Toledo bootlegger, allegedly paid $2500 for the return of the craft Inter after its seizure.
In New York on January 18, managers for Mme Anlita Galli Curci announced she would retire from the operatic stage at season's end to devote herself to concert work. The Metropolitan contract will be canceled, and she plans to sail for Europe in February for her first continental concert tour.
A clash at a federal utilities hearing pitted Bernard W. Weadock special counsel for public utilities against Commissioner Me Culloch of the federal commission. Weadock sought to present evidence to show that data directed against government ownership were disseminated as a defensive measure.
A mid 1920s case shows Mrs Sue Brown jailed during a prohibition raid leading to the death of an expectant mother. The article recounts a January 1927 Charleston News item and a later account noting that Mrs May died from a bullet wound after officers served a liquor warrant on Fleming Ramsey.
In MANS LANDING Delaware a judge dismissed the high misdemeanor case after Mosetta Wott zman, 16, eloped with John C. Caffman Jr., 21, a Milford Neck farmer. The couple expressed happiness as the judge ordered the marriage annulled.
A series of small fires drove two women from 322 West Nomana street at 2 AM Saturday. Mee En Lunde and her daughter Marie Ash escaped as firefighters contained the blaze with minimal damage. Other blazes damaged homes on Durrduyal Arcadia, 2101 Satinny, Carson, and Morales streets, with losses ranging from minor to about $1500. Fire crews also contained a fire at the Brazos dumping ground on Tumpice Street near midnight Friday.
WEYMOUTH England Jno Julius Caesar an Weymanth ebensist and mentor of the town council has gone to Italy to investigate records of his family.
Bitter cold and continued snow boosted flood danger from the St Francis river in Arkansas and Missouri. Gov ernment engineers warn major areas near Ken nett Mo and Devalla Ark may flood. about 2000 families evacuated, aided by Red Cross and local chapters. Green county Arkansas reports gaps in levees, tens of thousands of acres flooded, and Big Lake Arkansas widening its crevasse.
January 19 report from Alpine Texas says Deputy Sheriff Wee Aven and Border Patrolman QC M Stetson were wounded in a gun battle with Mexican raiders near Alpine. The officers, claiming they were raiding the Mexicans, were repelled as the assailants opened fire, but the two officers survived with non serious injuries.
A fire in OVNTER Texas born in a meat market destroyed four frame buildings and forced a local fire firm out of business. Loss estimated at about 20000 dollars with no injuries reported. The blaze began early today and caused extensive property damage in the town center.
In a Washington hearing Congressman Rex Apqwal argues campaigns using hostesses and honor guards in military settings instill militaristic spirit. He claims the army seeks to spread such influence through schools and national symbols by naming girls as colonels and providing officer escorts to recruit and praise service members. He urges abolition of these practices as improper and discriminatory.
On January 18 the U S naval disarmament delegation led by Secretary Stimeun met Prime Minister MacDonald at 10 Downing Street. Charles G. Dawes, American ambassador to Great Britain, joined the visit. Secretary Allmgan held a three hour discussion with the premier yesterday.
Baltimore Mi reports the death of Dr Hang Feoelicher a longtime founder and acting head of Gundher College. He died last night after a sudden heart attack from a long standing heart ailment.
The San Antonio area logged the coldest weather in years on Saturday with temperatures dipping to near freezing by dawn and remaining frigid through the morning. Officials noted record-low levels for multiple towns as dense clouds and northerly winds persisted.
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