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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1930
Page
1
Fragmentary 1939-era column discusses racial tension over Filipino labor in California fruit farms, immigration fears, labor competition, and prohibition era issues. Mentions searchlights, enforcement talk, and a boxing anecdote with Italian heavyweight Corners. Notable places include Mojave desert valley and San Francisco area references.
Prime Minister MacDonald urged six British commonwealth delegates to discuss naval limits at his country residence. The conference showed no agenda and friction over capital ships. France Britain and the United States faced deadlocks on cruiser and battleship questions with Stimson seeking a flexible approach under the 1927 Geneva pact as talks continued at Downing Street and Stanmore.
Washington on January 25 reports the closing of arguments in the House election contest over Texas seat held by Democrat Augustus McCloskey. Republican Terry McClatchy or Wiersneh’s bids were argued as evidence of prima facie entitlement to the seat. McCloskey’s side urged acceptance of the county tally and opposed opening ballot boxes. Testimony described open boxes and alleged ballot mishandling. A later note states the House committee failed to decide Ruth Bryan Owen’s Florida contest, with next session set for the following Saturday.
R D Cox Jr assistant Attorney General states the state retains title to all lands generating rental and royalties tied to the University of Texas, as upheld by the El Paso Court of Civil Appeals. The ruling clarifies ownership of subsurface oil lands in question.
In Austin on January 25 during the special session a Texas legislator declares he has no clients or kinfolk in the penitentiary debate. Another senator counters that the state is building the institution for the future, framing the dispute over reform.
Judge Tt. J. Minor of the Fifty-seventh District Court ruled the rural school aid law unconstitutional. The ruling blocks immediate use of the $5,041,000 rural schools fund while the appeal progresses. Rice M. Tilles appealed for injunction suspension. Judge Minor set a $5000 bond with the ruling. The Texas Supreme Court will hear the appeal in the coming weeks.
London in January twenty five reports a craze among bright young people for notoriety fueling party trends. A leader hosts a gathering where hot house daffodils cost 60 cents each and are served with champagne and delicate mints. White Tilaca candied and crisply fried desserts follow.
A Northfield officer fatally shot Gilbert Fox as he rode with his aunt in a Ford truck during a bootleg crackdown. The incident, reported by the Washington Star in 1920, showed the officer fire when the truck halted, the boy dying of a chest wound despite no liquor found aboard.
In Mexico City on January 25 police report a thwarted plot by 14 people to assassinate President-elect Pascual Ortiz Rubio and other figures, including President Kias Portes Gil and former president Tutercalling Cates. The plan targeted February 5, the day Ortiz Rubio was to be inaugurated, and involved three teachers in Mexican politics.
At Atlantic City on January 25 the coast guard seized the 65-foot sloop Margaret J at Wildwood and recovered 10000 cases of unsorted liquor valued at 1000. A transfer track was seized and the alleged rum runners escaped as guardsmen approached.
Frank Campbell, 22, a student flier, was killed near Dusrwiish tonight after falling from his upside down plane. Witnesses say he did not wear a parachute and tied himself to the fuselage as the aircraft swooped, then fell from the stricken craft during maneuvers.
Representative Leonidas Ayer of Missouri urged INS President Fleever and the Wickersham commission to recommend to Congress the legalization of 3 percent beer as a solution to the prohibition problem. The plea was made in Washington on January 25.
Amid chaotic flames Taras Andian reports a new SLQG0KK high school building, pride of Lamb County, was consumed by a blaze tonight. Authorities say the fire is under investigation with damage estimated at substantial losses to the district.
In Washington D C June the Senate unanimously limits the free of port privilege for all members, ending the practice of bringing in liquor untaxed on trips abroad. The House backs the change as Deputy Attorney General Mitchell prepares a legal opinion on shifting prohibition enforcement duties.
A bedraggled hen sought refuge atop a high tree branch during a severe cold spell. Neighbors reported the bird refused to come down for days, surviving on scarce food and water while owners, including Mrs Myre Harman, watched from the yard.
Paris society notes that five inch knee length dresses dominate day wear with longer gowns for evening. Officials and fashion writers debate street style and court opinions on the new ultra short skirt being out.
Q A Chanders, bus deliverer, was held by a Black passenger Saturday night as the bus stopped at Alvarailo and Olmos Arity. The assailant, the only person on board, drew a public safety item and demanded money before fleeing into darkness. Chumbera lives at 28 San Francisco Avenue.
Bishop Charles P. Anderson of the Episcopal Church in America hovered between life and wrath as his battle against heart disease intensified. A bulletin from the hospital today said his condition remained critical, with reports noting possible improvements or crises in the coming days.
WASTINGTON BD 61 Jan 2 reports renewed efforts to curb parrot imports as a U S public health drive intensifies. An executive order prohibiting importing parrots was signed by President Hoover, invoking quarantine act provisions across the United States and possessions.
California experiences light snow in the mountains and overcast skies in the lowlands as a storm system moves in. Forecasters expect heavier rain and snow within the next two days, impacting Southern California regions and prompting caution for travelers and outdoor plans.
Amid rumors and garbled text, the report notes a shift to powered farming tools in Texas Vandaville farmers. It cites investments between 20 and 40 million dollars in power machinery over seven years, and mentions a large farming machine manufacturer with extensive line inventories, though the exact figures and entities are unclear.
A warrant for desertion issued by Maj. Frank St. Rino led Sgt. Joseph Porgione to confront Tan Velroup and Killed Wycarold Prusinowski, 1-year-old son of a family of six, in Michigan. The incident, described as a fatal shooting, sparked national attention as military officials condemned the act and defended wartime procedures.
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