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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1930
Page
1
A gossiping Los Angeles page reviews domestic disputes as a divorced wife sues over a sleepy husband’s talk of “ayeet cookie” and a radio quarrel disrupts a neighborly peace. The article notes optimistic business signals, grain trade shifts, and Soviet grain arrivals, with musings on farm policy and national effort as it teases a continued report on page 2.
A garbled weather report for Antonis region predicts cloudiness and warmer air followed by showers. Temperatures near 42 degrees are mentioned with unsettled winds, and broader southwest to northeast patterns show variable rain chances. Forecasts extend to surrounding areas with warnings of windy conditions and isolated storm potential.
Eunice Pringle a 17 year old dancer files suit in Los Angeles demanding 1,000,000 dollars against Alexander Pantages multimillionaire theater magnate. The action alleges defamation and was filed amid a courtroom debate over perjury and fraud claims tied to a separate trial. Pantages awaits appeal results in county jail and declined comment.
French Italian delegates hold private morning talks on parity and plan a joint session this afternoon. British American and Japanese delegations largely absent, as Rene Mansigli meets Hugh Gibson and officials deny Berlin press claims of discord. Officials say progress is satisfactory and clarify that Italy’s Grandi is not excluded from discussions.
In Las Vegas Captain Ira Baker, chief pilot of the army endurance plane Question Mark, may contest a $150 monthly alimony awarded to his former wife Leah Baker. Attorney Roger Folly said a test decision hinges on word from Capt. Baker in New York. The 1922 marriage in Long Island produced no children and District Judge William Orr kept jurisdiction open for later challenge.
PORT LAYAIN, North Australia January 25. F C Chichester a British flier arrived from the Dutch East Indies completing a 20 day flight from London. He left December 20 aiming to beat Mort Makler's 18 day record between England and Australia. He is a New Zealand born Royal Air Force pilot with the Royal Air Force.
President-elect Ortiz Múñoz announced that the Mexican congress has resolved disputes from the National Revolutionary party. He said the IL senators and deputies expelled during a period of absence have been reinstated and separated from the party.
In Mount Clemens Michigan January 25 193? George Behnhartz a shell shocked World War I veteran testified in probate court that he could not support his four young children. His voice faltered and he whispered I’m sick I think I’m going to die before collapsing. The children include twin boys aged one and girls aged two and five.
Annulment of the marriage between Dr. George Frederick Kunz, vice president of Tiffany and Company, and Mrs Panl Giberson Kunz was disclosed today. The former Mrs Kunz, aged four, said the annulment was arranged and procured with full amity between herself and Dr Kunz, aged seven.
Belgrade report says King Alexander and Queen Marie were stranded on their royal yacht on the Danube due to dense fog. A subsequent automobile rescue carried the royal couple toward the city, as weather hindered their planned walk.
In New York and Mexico City depictions rise amid public debate over banning bull fighting hosing and cock fighting as Deputy Tas Sgtelo Regil introduces a suppression bill. Foreign Secretary Genero Bat vage opposes the action and joins the discussion on American pictures.
In Panama on January 23 a man in his eighties seeks a life policy betting on longevity. He pays 17,200 dollars for a plan delivering 1,000 dollars quarterly for life, with full refund at the policy’s March 23, 1932 maturity. His grandmother lived to 113. other relatives averaged seventy years.
New York police officers in the headquarters practice shooting gallery meet high standards with average scores around eighty percent or better. Commissioner Whalen earned two days of vacation with pay after the demonstration.
The International Aviation League, based in Paris, has awarded Mexican resident Emilio Portes Gil a gold medal for work advancing aerial navigation in Mexico in 1028. The Foreign Office has been notified of the honor.
Chicago, car. 22-4F Edson White, president of Are mour and rampans, used the Talkies seat night to address M1 officials meetings almost ane maly. Two meetings were Chic cago. Others were in New York St. Louis Jr. Bt. Joseph, Mo., St. Paul, Minn, Omaha, Neb., Fort Worth, Texas, Oklahoma City, Kansas City and Slow City, Iowa. The sun picture of Mr. White Hail been secretly imade. At each meeting, when dinner flat been served, the Tights were turned out and the speaker appeared on screem.
Washington January 25 the recount fight over the Wurzbach McCloskey San Antonio seat in the house dragged on as hearings continued. Wurzbach resisted broad challenges to ballots while alleging tampering and McCloskey faced questions about foreknowledge and influence over election officers. The dispute centers on the 1928 returns and possible fraud amid accusations of switched testimony in the Texas investigation.
Steele, an oil operator with offices in the Leavis building, faces a federal charge of using the mails to defraud. Investigators allege he misled investors nationwide by promising monthly dividends of 10 percent or annual returns of 120 percent. Bond was set at 420,000. a 20,000 bond was posted pending proceedings.
CHICAGO January 20, Bishop Charles P. Anderson primate of the Episcopal Church of America remained critically ill after a heart attack. He hovered between life and death overnight hospital physicians said his condition was precarious though stable as experts monitored his recovery and possible complications.
MADRID January 25 UP Twick Jove and duty Braulio Santos police inspector chooses duty Kneeling at the altar of his marriage he saw a pickpocket at work Up he jumped in pursuit After he caught the thief and recovered a lady's handbag the wedding was resumed
The Bureau of Standards anticipates creating an extreme cold near 453 degrees below zero in a theoretical test, aiming to surpass the lowest temperatures ever recorded. The report notes the impossibility of achieving such a cold in practice but outlines the scientific interest in cryogenic limits.
A Las Vegas incident in which a 9 year old boy, Sheridan Bradshaw, was killed when officers fired on an automobile suspected of carrying liquor. Officers Dende rich and Willian L. Scntt faced charges of first degree murder, later reduced to voluntary manslaughter, and were acquitted. The event occurred June 17, 1626, as police attempted to halt the vehicle with gunfire.
Sunshine melted the frozen flood zones in Arkansas and Missouri as rescue crews reached marooned families in the Big Lake area. About 150 people were brought out of the stricken region yesterday for cold and hunger relief, and the Red Cross aimed to reach at least 200 more today.
Jean Assolant, a trans Atlantic figure, was ordered by a New York divorce court to pay temporary alimony to his wife, following a suit filed by Paulina Parker, a New York chorus girl. The order sets alimony at about fourteen monthly dollars.
ATLANTA Jan. 25. Mrs Teebecos Latimer Felton the only woman to hold a seat in the U S Senate died in a city hospital charity before midnight from bronchial pneumonia. She was 86 years old.
New Orleans cotton market opened steady with figures showing Innuacy 16-1Kie and Hereh 17.64e, Marr W722, Sule RG0e, October 17k and December 07. ie transactions reported for the day, reflecting stable demand and pricing signals amid cautious trading.
In a distant obituary styled note from Washington D C plans for the last journey of Mrs Bryan are described. The report mentions a national ceremony and the soon to be laid to rest in a prominent burial site. The piece reflects era language and the dignity of the funeral procession.
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