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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1930

Page

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Strange Scientific Claims From Ancient Heating Experiments

A garbled wire service style piece reports on supposed experiments at Cold-Buinings harbor yielding fertile offspring from male and female subjects, with claims of increased newborn weights and hormone transfers. It cites alleged demonstrations of oversized infants and bizarre dieting for bears, plus unrelated notes on gamblers, mafia trials in Sicily, and philosophical musings on afterlife and Russian law.

Haebor Ewlae

Drownings Boost Heat Toll Across Central U S

Reported heat wave conditions drive record highs from 67 to over 110 degrees across Illinois Missouri and surrounding states. Drownings occur as people seek relief in water amid hundreds of prostrations and numerous heat related deaths. Weather unsettled with possible thunderstorms. relief unlikely within 24 hours.

Delverat Bergles Coioago Jengo Wes Chicago Lake Michigan Weai Coats Missouri Oni Downstate Wines St Louis Illinois Ilinois Town Nebraska Kansas Minnesota Wisconsin Dakotas Kentucky Tennessee Rom. Platte Edward. Johnson Kimball Nica John Dillon

Typhoid Blamed On Dirty Hands

VARIS July 42 ENS reports Professor Achard links typhoid to dirty hands. Contagion proposed as direct or via caregivers and workers, including bakers and laundresses, tied to hygiene in Frenel phseleian context.

Varis Phaid Lever Achard Henillaman Enoh

Capone Wins Acquittal On Perjury Charge In Florida

Miami court acquits Capone ally Guyer on a perjury count after a directed verdict of not guilty. The charge stemmed from testimony at a public safety hearing led by McCreary who faces separate perjury charges. Prosecution plans to decide on pressing the remaining count when Capone returns next week as spectators applaud the verdict.

Uniteral Service Miami Fla Scarface Am" Guyer Chicago Florida B. ©. Collins Este Eardzr Capone Public Safety McCreary Allo

Sterling Solidarity Myth Questioned by Young Candidate

Houston area gubernatorial hopeful Jim Young challenged claims of Sterling solidarity in the July weekend remarks. He argued the widely publicized unity message from local papers including the Post-Dispatch and Chronicle is a misrepresentation of support in the Sterling territory.

Sterling Young Ee

Candidate Thinks 104 Is Old Enough for Public Office

Colt Sivcrson asserts in Toaquin that 104 year old W Farry Anne is a valid candidate for the peace office in Castoria. He contends the elder can handle the duties, while the town braces for the upcoming election and possible legal challenges.

Sivcrson Colt Pen Toaquin Namnly W. Farry Anne Castoria

Nye Committee to Open Probe Monday in Chicago

Nearly 50 witnesses summoned as the Nye Senate committee begins hearings on campaign expenses of Senator Charles Drneen and Mrs. Ruth Hanna McCormick. Open sessions set for Monday will likely run through next week in Chicago.

Nye Chicagg CN8 Nyrosenate Charles §. Drneen Ruth Hanna McCormick

Ring Found After 18 Years on Rockaway Beach

Scotty Tanely, a Beachcomber from Rockaway born July 12, spent 18 years daily combing the shore for coins and trinkets. Last Friday he found a jewelry ring with four diamonds valued around $2000, likely in the ocean for a decade. He hopes the find will help him return home to Beattie.

Rockaway B. 1 Scotty Tanely Scot'y

Wheat belt revolt harms Farm Board as Legge resigns

Washington July 12 President Hoover faces Republican pressure over wheat prices as the Farm Board holds about 80 million bushels awaiting action. Caps per Kansas lawmakers urge 100 million bushels purchase to lift prices, while Legge resists and resigns amid controversy over farm policy and production cuts.

Netearial Service Washington, D.C Hopater Federal Farm Board Farm Board Loree Dee Claens Wichita Amazillo Legge Snesra Max Louis Senaine Capper Kansas Pleals Hoover Capper Reed

Remain in Cycle Endurance Contest

A new endurance contest in New Jersey began with a diesel powered bike model. At 10 am the 137th hour was reached and the machine had reportedly covered about 18 000 miles, beating the prior 120 hour record set in Indiana last Friday.

Magkensack N.w Beret Emira Iniiana

Back Roads Use Spark Caution After Penny Incident

A July incident near Mooset t notes that a seven year old swallowed a penny while riding with parents Lea and Mr LaFleur. De Fremman of Alens town ordered transport to hospital. The back roads aided the trip but the boy coughed up the penny, highlighting risks and the needed care.

Moohsett N. Hy Dha Lea LaFleur DB. le Fremman Alenstown

Man Drowns Near Sebuin on Fishing Trip

G Scott a mechanic at the San Antonio Buick Company drowned while fishing on a trip at the Guadalupe river near McQuenny about 33 miles east of San Antonio. The drowning occurred around 8 30 p m as the man waded toward the bank. Assistant Chief E J Dulling and Al Hi Erfurih attended the scene and attempted to revive him without success. The widow Mrs Sally Scott and two other Baty Antonians were on the trip. The tragedy occurred a few blocks from the store.

Firmlie’ G. Scott Broadway San Antonio Buick Company Firth Astreet Guidalupe McQuenny San Antonio E. J. Dulling al Hi. Erfurih Scott Beturdas Sally Scott Tielim Tora

Man Stabbed in Car After Restaurant Dispute

Jesus Villareal of M80 Erin City was critically stabbed in his vehicle near the Chupederas and Guidalune streets intersection following an argument at a local restaurant. He was taken to the city hospital in grave condition with a deep stab wound beneath the heart.

Jesus Villareal Erin City Road Chupederas Guidalune Cllawor

Realized Prices From Christie’s Rare Masterpieces

London reports Christie’s sale of old master pictures raised about 185000 dollars. A Cranach portrait of the Duke of Saxony sold for around 5000, while a Hans Wortinger portrait of Anne of Cleves fetched about 10500. The event highlighted strong interest in historic works.

Ks Wuilverant Services London Old Masters Christie's Duke of Saxony Tueag Cranach Anne’ of Cleves Hans Wortinger

Wilbur Approves Indian Oil Lease Plan

Secretary of the Interior Wilbur today approves the committee plan to lease oil and gas rights on the Blackfort Indian reservation in Montana. The decision came from Washington D C with recommendations to proceed with the leasing program on the reservation lands.

Aby Wruversal Service Washington, D.C Secretary of the Interior Wilbur Sperics Oil Committee Blackfort Indian Reservation Montana

Court Says Swedish Prince Not Engaged

London reports the Swedish court denied the engagement rumored between Crown Prince Juliang of Sjolland and the Swedish crown prince's second son. The denial came via Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Stockholm dated July 12.

London Juliang of Sjolland Stockholm

Flight crash kills two youths near McKee City

Pleasantville New Jersey July 12 Edward Noonan 17 and Charles F Hubbs 35 both of Philadelphia were killed tonight when their plane exploded near McKee City, five miles from here.

Pleasantvilte N. J Edward Noonan Charles F. Huwb Philadelphia McKee City

Mooney Exonerated by Witness McDonald at Baltimore

John McDonald, missing witness in the Mooney Dillings parade bombing case, testified in Baltimore that Warren K Billings planted the bomb in suitcases and walked away. He exonerated Tom Mooney, saying he had no known connection. Billings denied the charges and challenged McDonald to prove guilt in California. Governor Young in Los Angeles urged bringing McDonald before the supreme court for possible action.

San Francisco John McDonald Mooney-Dillings Baltimore Todes Warren K. Billings McDonald Tom Mooney Mooney Mooner Folsom Billegs Billings C. G. Young Los Angeles Supreme Court Advisory Paredon Board

Mooney Hopes for Freedom and McDonald Locate

In San Francisco on July 12 Mooney expressed hope that John McDonald, located in Baltimore, would be brought to the Pacific coast. Mooney’s associate dispatched a telegraph to attorney Frank P. Walsh urging extradition to face trial related to the San Francisco Preparedness Day explosion.

San Francisco McDonald Dom Mooney San Quentin John McDonald Baltimore Mooney Frank P. Walsh Mooney Defense Committee New York Pacific Coast Billings

Thief Steals Watch From Sleeping Woman at Alamo Street

A thief seized a wristwatch from Mrs. C. HL Smith while she slept at 414 North Alamo Street. Police reported the incident, noting the break in occurred during the night and a watch was taken.

Saba C. HL. Smith North Alamo Street Acéport Mede

Marriage Is Hailed As Like Shortener

San Francisco teletypes report the death of Ap rone Rengla at a city hospital at age 2037. The obituary notes his famed bursts of activity in later years and his long married life, with remarks from a fellow worker describing the era and the peculiar sentiment of his legacy.

Universal Service San Francisco Aprone Rengla Trengla Afleo

Jones Wins U S Open. Jones Seizes National Open Title

Bobby Jones captures the Nations Open with a total 287, two strokes ahead of veteran MacDonald Smith who finishes second. Gallant Fox wins the 103% Reptucks Derby at Arlington Park Chicago, with Gallant Knight second in the Louisville race. Indians show strong play, while Shreveport defeats their opponents 7 to 6 as Lucas walks batters in the ninth. Homer Remmonds plans floodlight upgrades at League Park. First sight game set for July 24 with a sports section note.

Bobby Jones MacDonald Smith Gallant Fox Arlington Parks Chicago Glote Gallant Knight Louisville Shreveport Lucas Walker Bee Homer Remmonds League Park Trea

Mystery Bomb Threat Hits City Nightclub in Manhattan

A mystery bomb pocketed the Simpson Social Club in central Manhattan causing broken windows but no injuries. Police suspect racketeers and say the club is owned by Nick and Peter Prunis. late night incident left three people inside the building unhurt.

New York Simpson Night Wife Dowage Weadlck Thee Nick Peter Prunis

Mears Aims to Regain Globe-Circling Record

Mears begins a transcontinental flight from Chicago toward New York to reclaim the world record for circling the globe. He is accompanied by veteran air mail pilot Harry J. Brown aboard a Lockheed aircraft, aiming to start Tuesday and surpass the Graf Zeppelin’s previous mark.

Michael Becomes Recruit in Army

Buurest report states Michael, grand voivode of Atha Julia and deposed boy king, has joined his father’s regiment in Romania with the rank of corporal. The move follows his admission as a recruit into the army.

Bucharest Michael Atha-Julia

Los Angeles Named Start Point for National Air Derby

Los Angeles was designated as the electing point for the annual nonstop air derby for the national air races next month. Col. Richard B. Harnitz, director of the municipal airport, announced the decision today in Los Angeles.

Ireraatere Los Angeles Richard B. Harnitz

Find Human Bones in Mansion Garden

Human bones were exhumed today in the garden of the old brick capitol as investigations continue to determine if they belong to Confederate soldiers buried there. The mansion area was cleared for the site of the new U S supreme court building.

Cniversal Service Washington, D. Gy U. S. Auprene Court

Pact foes increasing in Senate

In Washington 23 aviators pledge to oppose the London naval treaty unless the Norris reservation is adopted. Senators return to the capital to join the fight, arguing the Norris clause forces ratification without secret agreements. The administration faces a dilemma between rejecting the reservation or risking treaty failure with Japan.

Hy Universal Bervice Washington, D.C Washington Senate Vital Reservation George W. Norris Nebraska Norris Réservation Nortia Herevety Hoover Horn Norris Japan Ombeers Iiram Tobnson Califorsia Johnson Tobnson London United States

Senate Debate Over Cruiser Armament Escalates

In Washington the Senate argued over cruiser types with claims of superiority for eight inch gun arsenals versus six inch configurations. The discussion, continuing on page 1a, reflects ongoing naval armament deliberations and standard defense posture debates.

Washington Toly INS Peer

Weather forecast for West Texas and Sanday

Forecast calls for mild to warm conditions across West Texas with moderate to strong winds from the east. Sunday expected to be mostly fair with light to moderate temperatures and potential thunderstorm activity in the center of the state. Additional details continue on Page 3.

Andale Texas Enat Bendis

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