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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1930
Page
1
In Los Angeles on January 31, Augustine Agogne, a 2¢ year old, was sentenced to death for murdering his mother and taking her form. The case, misreported in fragments, references Napoleonia code and harshly outlines the punishment for such murder.
The excerpt contrasts historic executions and modern war allusions with mentions of Angustine facing a guillotine for patricide and Peter Arata in New York awaiting death, then shifts to musings on air power, weather, and the idea of choosing flight or fate. It then dwells on age, wealth, and the desire for youth, ending with reflections on reality and illusion.
City votes a two cent reduction in the total levy bringing the overall rate to 4.92 with the school rate rising 6 cents to 97 cents. Tax Commissioner Frank H Buahick announced after a two hour meeting with the city commission and mayor G M Chambers, noting increased valuations and projected city income under the old rate. An April 1 tax bill date is planned.
The Final Night edition of the San Antonio noon newspaper publishes closing prices of New York stocks curbs bonds and Chicago stocks. It also lists prices of five stock groups cation and provincial markets from world trading centers.
Attorney Lamar Seeligson will confer with Judge W W McCrory of the Minety fourth District on Friday about the upcoming murder trial of John Pete McKenzie. McKenzie, convicted of killing Chief San Street, escaped the electric chair when a jury ruled him insane last June. He is now held in the Dallas county jail.
Recauld hain alleged to have stolen BA worth of chickens. A. Lobrrekt was charged with a felony and posted a $100 bond. Court appearance scheduled before the Justice of the Peace Soviet. Friday morning proceedings set at the local court.
Friday night temperatures around 44 in the area. Northeast to southerly winds at times creating light to moderate breezes. Saturday night mostly cloudy with gradual cooling and variable winds. No major weather hazards noted across Texas and neighboring regions.
In Austin on January 31 eight elderly men including professors, jurists, and officials testified they had never seen signs of insanity in Brady, the accused slayer of Miss Leblin Highsmith. Brady remained unmoved as witnesses described him as sober and composed the night of the stabbing.
In Reno Nevada on January 21 in the Washoe County district court noted author Sinclair Lewis was granted a modification of the alimony provision from a divorce decree issued last year. He will pay his former wife one fourth of his annual gross income, not to exceed 12000 per year.
South Side Improvement league members threaten to sue to block construction of a new incinerator on the South Long Mission road. Park Commissioner Rubiola notes work has begun but secret site plans sparked protests. City officials plan a conference with Mayor Chambers before any legal action, with the site revealed as between Mission San Jose and South Loop burial parks near Winsburn field.
Densy Shate, a young Ohio pro who won the first money in the Los Angeles Open, shot 35 for the first nine at Tezag Open at Brackenridge Park. A crowded field of 144 pros began late in gusty, damp conditions with 18 holes scheduled today and more rounds to follow.
Report notes an innocent Mexican woman shot during a 1924 gun battle between United States customs inspectors and Mexican liquor smugglers near El Wing Texas. The incident occurred as authorities battled illicit activity, with the woman wounded in the hip and smugglers escaping. The account ties to Washington records and San Antonio reporting from that era.
Weather bureau reports a warm Saturday for Los Angeles with lighter cloudiness and northeasterly to southeasterly winds. Temperatures rise from Friday night’s 44 to Saturday’s mild highs, while Thursday's afternoon low fell to 36 degrees and no new rain was recorded in the last 24 hours.
Ralph S. Morales, the only licensed glider pilot by the United States Navy, achieved a successful flight in a glider released from the USS Los Angeles dirigible at about 3000 feet over the naval air station in Larkhurst New Jersey.
Angeles film actor Tal Lesen has obtained a divorce after his wife reportedly left the home. The case proceeded in court with evidence of separation and irreconcilable differences cited by both parties.
Recount in Besar County precincts shows Wurzbach narrowing McCloskey lead in Texas district. Officials report precinct results with discrepancies noted in tally lists and clerical copies. The process continues as remaining precincts are reviewed and contested totals may change.
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