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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1930

Page

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Chicago Weather and Hoover Smith Campaign Reflections

Cincinnati supplied garbled observations on Chicago weather and rail punctuality amid Hoover Smith campaign analysis. The piece notes subzero temperatures, frozen car parts, and a bustling city while Professor W E Ogburn discusses religion and Prohibition’s impact on votes. References to American slang spreading via talkies and the global reach of cinema conclude with stray notes on cancer and birth statistics.

Chicago Hoover Smith Sweden Arthur Brisbane King W.E. Ogburn The Universty of

Fights Over Rum Poisonings Stir House Fracas in D C

In Washington on January 74 fierce clashes erupted over prohibition policy as pro prohibition forces pressed for denaturing substitutes. Rep Linthicum led an amendment to supply funds for enforcement, but 27 voted for and 107 against. Debate turned chaotic with shouting and a “steamroller” tactic as the majority blocked amendments and moved to end the session.

Uarotar Lesa House Sirorich New York Prohibition Bureau Sirovich Jaye Germany France England Gaye Will Wond Indiana Representative Black Prohibition Dry Bureau Sabata Raboth LaGuardia

Prohibition and a Death in Noisy Enforcement

A Salinas California woman Sue Brown was jailed on the eve of motherhood by a zealous prohibition agent, and her child was born in jail and died. The report cites a prior 1929 Cleveland case where a dry raid led to the premature birth of a child and its death, blamed on the enforcement incident.

Sue Brown Salinas Calif Brown Congressions Record Cleveland Press W. J. Patrick Eant Cleveland Dry Raider France A. Wigelng Hough Avenue Patetch Hundred and Second Street Patrick Tle

POSSE KILLS BANK BANDIT IN TEXAS HOLDUP

In Kemp Texas two youths held up the First National Bank of Kemp Friday afternoon. One suspect Irving Babovik died from gunshot wounds after a chase by a posse. Tuck Wheeler was captured after a gun battle and confessed involvement. The robbers abandoned their car before Wheeler surrendered.

Fatpman Texas Jon Cnlfed Indus Stors First National Bank of Kemp Tuck Wheeler Boyn Irving Babovik T. J. McDougal Wheeler Bobolink

Medicine Ball Men Meet Every Day at White House Lawn

Washington January meeting day for President Hoover's cabinet report. In heavy snow two inches sleet, players trained on rear lawn at 7 a.m. Descriptions mention brave efforts and rough footing amid winter weather.

Washington Hoover White House

Two Prohibition Agents Killed in West Palm Beach Raid

In West Palm Beach on January 1, two United States prohibition agents were shot and killed during a liquor raid at the home of George T. Moore. Agent Patterson died of wounds after entering the kitchen. Mercure was killed instantly by a shot through a window. Agents Monpure, McNally, and Kreigiar were involved. Moore was arrested and jailed after the encounter.

West Palm Beach, Frs United States Prohibition Robert K. Mon Pure Washington F. R. Patterson Walrfor County Virginia George T. Moore Moro Areete Noncore Patterson Moore United States Robert Irnest Bers Ife Mercure William McNally James Kreigiar

Pair in Attempt on Flight Record

MIAMI Pie sas editor Zen Bouch and pilot William Alexander started from an eastern airport at 6 am aiming to set a new record for the New York to Miami route. They planned to beat the 12 hour mark held by Harry Rogers in a Stinson Detroiter.

Miami Pie Sas INS Zen Bouch Aerial News William Alexander New York Harry Rogers

Royal Newlyweds Set for Honeymoon in Italian Alps

Royal couple Arena Prince Humbert and Princess Marie Jose h Belgius left Rome for Northern Italy to complete their honeymoon. They travel under royal auspices with plans to enjoy the prince's stamping grounds in the Italian Alps.

Universal Service Home Laly Arena Prince Humbert Marie Joseph Belgius Rome Northern Maly

Broom Splinter Club Linked to Homicide Case

New York January 4. Fernando Rayonese, 40, arraigned on homicide charges after detectives traced a wood splinter from the brain of John Monahan to Rayonese broom in a street jalopy. The fragment matched the wooden bristles and led to the suspect's arrest.

New York Fernando Rayonese John Monahan Monoban Pernacdo

Glorified dry agents featured in Doran note

Univernet Anerioe WASTINGTON D C Jan 18 The prohibition bureau issues a monograph praising dry agents as public servants skilled in crime detection and home sanctity. Commissioner James M Doran announces the distribution to federal enforcement personnel to show how the so called prohibition training school operates and its results.

D. C Prohibition Bureau James M. Doran Prohibition Enforcement Toudgraph

Man Is Given Life in Chicago Murder

In Chicago a jury sentenced Dorr Innilardtover of Mrs Genevieve O'Brien to life in prison for the murder of William J O'Brien on November 20. The victim was slain in his apartment the morning of the date. Mrs O'Brien had initially confessed to the shooting but later recanted claiming Dorr killed her husband.

Fenneylee Limited Teaving New York Dolonsero Chicago Upivera Aereica Sawyel Howand Dorr Innilardtover Genevieve O'Brien William J. O'Brien O'Brien Mra. O'Brien Dorr

No Dismissals in Police Shake-up

Police shake up announced by Chief Den Kilday Fridas will not cut any men from the power department. Commissioner Phil Weight says there will be shifts within the force to improve efficiency, a routine rearrangement Commissioner Wright notes occurred today.

den Kilday Fridas Phil Weight Fn Wright

Hydrants Burst Flood 8A Streets After Freeze

Fire hydrants froze and burst late Saturday causing floods on 8A streets. A break at 081 Van Nera Street flooded the street, and another break on Houston Street occurred in front of the Princess Theater, disrupting East Houston Street and Van Noggenbrert areas.

East Houston Street van Noggenbrert van Nera Street Houston Street Eld Princess Theater

Cold Wave Grips San Antonio with Near Record Lows

San Antonio endured a severe cold snap with near record lows and widespread disruptions. Temperatures plunged to near 0 F in parts of South Texas, wrecking batteries, radiators and water systems. Officials warned of a slow warmup, while rail and aviation services faced postholiday delays and cancellations.

San Kelly Field Rio Grande Valley Laredy Brownsville Urepus Christi McAten Seguin Georgeturn Boerur Teras South Texas Shoreville

Prisoners Ousted From Logansport Cooler

Four inmates were removed from Case County Jail in Logansport after a cooler incident. One prisoner was sent to a hospital to treat pneumonia, while the others were moved to a local hospital.

Logansport Bor Case County

Mayor Holds Peace on Mayfield

Mayor C. M. Chaubers said on Saturday no statement about who supports backers in the coming governor race. He denied involvement with any crooked election charges from Mayfield and noted there is time before election matters are decided.

Earle B. Mayfield C. M. Chaubers Mayfield Hexar County Tammany Governey

Brady's Trial Opens Monday in Austin

A court prep and prosecution outline on Monday in Austin targets John W Brady former appeals court judge and political figure accused of stabbing 20 year old Supreme Court stenographer Lelia Uigharich. District attorney Lenny Brooks 25 will lead the case against the suspected jurist amid Texas legal talent rallying to the prosecution.

Austin A. Hoe John W. Brady Appeals Court Neous Brarly Misa Lelia Uigharich Supreme Court Alane Lenny Brooks Texas Mont Nated Jepal Uccusnil Ju

Auto crash claims elderly man in South Plorea district

An unidentified elderly white man was killed late Saturday night when struck by a car in the 600 block of South Plorea. J.B. Cutdseon of Nolan Street reported the driver of the automobile and an alleged homicide investigation was opened against Lita.

South Plorea J.B. Cutdseon Nolan Istiret Lita

Manufacturer to Face Senate Quiz

Horace Chener, Connecticut manufacturer, was summoned to appear before the Senate commerce committee next Wednesday.

Senate Foiversal Serv Washington, D. C Horace Chener Connecticut Tutes

Beaumont City Manager Ousted In Meeting Scuffle

Beaumont city council voted to remove City Manager J. W. Anderson after a tense session. Beausson t, dan, and others questioned the executive’s performance and authority, signaling a disputed leadership change amid political friction in the city government.

Beaumont Beaussont Dan J. W. Anderson Posesign Sessioi

Girl Seeks Court Control Over Swain In San Francisco

In San Francisco on August 20, a teen girl named Eva J. Madden sought court intervention to curb the temper of a young man identified as a swain. A police judge warned that further harassment would bring a possible men day jail sentence, urging good conduct.

San Francisco Tan Teensrd TV Davis Leary Gist Eva J. Madden Mies

Mayfield Assails Bexar County Machine In Texas Election Fight

Former U S Senator Earle G Mayfield denounces the Bexar County political machine and Tammany Hall links in a governor bid speech at Austin. He urges primary election reform and honest counting, pledging farm relief and tenant farming support while citing past Texas and New York machine tactics. The address criticizes crooked voting and calls for safeguards to ensure ballots are counted as cast.

Austin Besor County Towmany Hall of New York Cacmer Earle G. Mayfield Mayfield San Antonio Bexar Tamanany Tali Tadatany

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