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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1930
Page
4
In Bucharest royal events mark the engagement of Princess Ileana of Roomsnia to Count Alexander Von Robbers amid royal presence. The ceremony included the gifting of a diamond engagement ring and attendance by senior Kouménian royals and dignitaries.
A vintage ad from a long gone issue promotes avoiding infection with ugly boils and skin ulcers. It touts a soap or salve claim to clear inflammation, heat, and pain, claiming 110 years of use. The pitch names a fictional Dr Jackson and a Cedarville firm selling a 2 pack format.
A fragmentary ad recounts a wife provoking a gas scare against her husband, claiming exposure in the night. It mentions Adlerika as a remedy and warns readers against questionable products sold by Wagner’s Drug. The passage reflects a sensational home remedy claim from Mrs. M. Owen.
An advertisement attributed to Rev D Lee of Portsmouth touts Lithiated Bocho Formula as a cure for bladder irritation and nightly bed disturbances. It claims to relieve irritation that affects bowel movements, drives out certain foreign substances, and reduces acidity. Product distributed by Bellar Laboratories and local drug stores.
A large dog terrorized residents on Santa Anta Street in Los Angeles Heights Wednesday afternoon. Children fled home as the dog roamed lawns, doors were bolted, and a local teacher attempted to intervene. Officer Portis confronted the animal on Sacramento Street and fatally shot the 100 pound dog as it lunged.
Fragmentary notes discuss a Chevrolet sale with upgrades, a six sedan delivery to New York, and praise for a salesman. A separate thread mentions production problems and distribution challenges. Mr Stimson comments on European policy and naval forces, while a demand for submarines is noted.
A divided committee opened ballots after a lengthy session lasting over four hours. Representatives Gilford and Mannen of Alexandria publicly pressed for a count, while Mol oemek of Maar achiteelia led calls for transparency. The vote remains uncertain as clerical clarifications loom and the chamber prepares for possible further action.
A garbled OCR item mentions biliousness remedies and a meeting involving Keaton and a general gathering. The readable text is incomplete with unclear names and actions, but references a health topic and an upcoming meeting or discussion among unspecified participants.
In a Austin court, physicians testified regarding the former judge's alcoholism and mental state. Defense and prosecution witnesses described Brady's condition, with Dr. J. A. Loveing and Dr. Woodward citing chronic alcoholism as a factor in alleged insanity. The defense rested after Mrs Brady and others testified on the night of the incident and Brady’s drinking history.
A Texas primary ban case tested whether party committees can exclude Black voters from primaries. Federal court review will decide on the legality of exclusion rules, with state officials and district attorneys weighing authority and procedures. Local leaders await Austin's forthcoming committee decision and possible actions by county chairmen.
In a wage dispute over ownership of 190 pounds of decorative cactus three personas died after being haunted by the plant in a constable's office. Judge McCellum Burnett ordered the plaintiff and defendants to split the harvest, W H Ligon claiming partnership in Alamo Cactira and seeking 390 in compensation. Judge Leonia F P Boltz ruled for the defendants. on appeal the cacti in litigation were found to have died.
A formal report urges enactment of the Capper Kelly bill to curb trade restrictions favoring small dealers over large chains and other combinations. The proposal discusses pricing, rental terms, and aims to balance competition among retailers.
The pulque drink, long dubbed the drink curse of Mexico, begins to lose its stigma as health officials move to regulate it. Twelve leading pulqueros are ordered to sell refrigerated pulque, with the reform aiming to reduce alcohol content and improve sanitary conditions.
Washington June 30 border enforcement moves push for treaties with Canada and Mexico to curb bootleg liquor. Talks with Canada paused by immigration issues. Mexico pursues national liquor controls and saloon curtailment. Proposals call for more ports of entry and tighter border crossing rules to close loopholes along the vast frontier.
One pension claim was granted and three held over pending a written opinion from John Boyle on two questions. The issues included whether continuous service is required or a lump sum suffices for pension eligibility. Fireman J. O. Leal claimed 24 years of service, but the board noted lack of continuous work. Commissioner Frank Bushick queried pensions for retirees who take higher paying second jobs. The death claim for fireman C. F. Bell, killed in an automobile crash on duty November 1, 1920, was granted with widow Mrs. Alice Bell awarded 862.50 per month. Two other claims by policemen J. W. Finell and William Z. Robins were held over.
City officials clash over funding for Bracken Ridge park open air theater as six thousand dollar bond limits and mayoral tax rate talks surface. Commissioner Stefler calls for department control while Burhick backs modest bonds and Monts proposes two million. A private meeting among Buublek, Chambera, and the mayor hints at a tentative deal.
Golf tourney preliminaries details are garbled with fragmented names and places such as San Antonio and unfamiliar surnames. The text mentions players like Camet and Chamberlain and appears to outline matchups, scores, and venues in a rough, continuation segment with no clear outcomes.
The San Jacinto Fiesta Association loses permit to use plazas for carnival entertainment during Fiesta week. City commission vote 1 dissenting, led by Street Commissioner Paul Steff Jerssote. Carnivals barred from Marin Starket Military Land Haymarket Idazas Milath and Washington parks amid merchants' protests. Fred Fries announced the vote.
Dark Commissioner Jacob Rubiola announced the location of Bon Antonio’s new garbage incinerator on Booth Loop road, 1/4 mile from Mission Sinn Jose. Construction will begin Monday at an abandoned gravel pit 600 feet off the loop, land bought by the county for $1, city use. The facility will serve Harlandale Temple Hill and surrounding South Flores Street districts, with city expenses expected next year due to its rotation on the south side.
In Los Angeles on January 30, Alexander Pantages failed to win bail for the second time as Judge Charles W. Fricke denied the motion after doctors testified to his poor health in jail hospital.
In Dallas on January 30 the board of the Texas Farm Bureau Association accepted the recommended changes of Governor Dag Moory's genetic policy committee and announced a reform plan to create the nucleus of a state wide cotton cooperative.
LOS ANGELES JAN 30 That film star Jehweah Schildieant and his wife Elsie Tlartlete have separated. His attorney announced a property settlement was being arranged.
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