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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1930
Page
2
Ricimeter is an invention by Dr. R. W. Bennett of Indianapolis that lights the eye iris to reveal spots indicating illness or injury. Macy Hendley demonstrates the instrument in an International Newsreel photo.
A burglar entered Mrs. PL Hu Sweare Sigén at 520 Ernst Guenther on Thursday morning and left with about $20. He appeared to have eaten items like bananas and cream during the raid before family members woke. Police believe the same intruder also visited Mrs. B C Harpham at 603 East Guenther, causing minor property damage but no further theft.
Austin July 15 4 Jimy Young and Earls B Musfield rivals for governor ran neck and neck in spending to advance campaigns. Young spent 6531.75 to date while Mayfield showed 6523 on his second report filed with the secretary. Young reported 2400 in contributions and Mayfield listed real estate furniture and other assets in the record.
Beverly Wells and Auty 15-1 reference a Senate debate over a Norris resolution. The text discusses potential trickery in a London treaty, urging reestablishment of signatures and nullification of the treaty if deception is found. It warns the Senate may act if the outcome worsens and contemplates consequences for all nations.
A conference between the President and Senator Boreh of Tuako led to shifting support on the treaty. Senators Reed of Pennsylvania and Jobinson of Arkansas, aligned with the President, announced willingness to accept the reservation. Accepting it may ease debate and bolster administration stance. opposition appeared unlikely to mount strong speeches this week.
Flames from an overheated water heater caused a house fire on Harding Boulevard Tuesday at 12:20 am. Eight people were evacuated as neighbors aided, with one elderly occupant carried to safety by a relative before firefighters arrived.
In Dallas a scramble of projections for the Democratic gubernatorial race centers on plausible vote totals. Ferguson, Miller, Love, Mayfield, Sterling and Young tout figures claiming 150000 plus for their man, while noting past tallies like Ferguson 283452 and Hoover era gains. Analysts warn totals may top 750000 to 900000, as multiple candidates dilute support and road-bond issues sway loyalties.
The page contains fragmented remarks involving Hoover and wheat policies. It references a meeting in Drudge City and quotes Ras Legge about cooperation from growers. Letters between Kansas figures, including Max and Louie of Wichita, discuss state sentiments and alleged disrespect toward Kansas.
A report states Edward H. White jumped from a plane near San Antonio after it crashed Tuesday. White was unhurt. the leap was described as his first parachute descent.
Fleet Lieutenant Kilward F White, aide at Kelly Field, earned the Caterpillar Club after parachuting from a disabled aircraft six miles north of the airfield. He reported no injuries while details of the accident were not yet released. White, a graduate of the pursuit section, held multiple ratings including air plane and balloon observer.
The report notes a flier found among wreckage and details the condition of Leonard Lawrence, a luge driver and party member, who discovered the plane in the morning. Goldsborough lay beneath the wreckage, and the scene mentions shifting debris, a damaged mouth and head, and a parachute cord ring stamped on one hand.
Fragmentary account recalls French youths dancing in public squares to mark the fall of kings, with mentions of July events and a Javanese prince observer. The piece hints at thrifty, prosperous times and references to Louis XVI and broader celebrations, amid scattered ad text and classified notes.
Federal Judge Charles A. Boynton will hear a case from Bexar County negro voters seeking to block a July 26 Democratic primary at El Paso. Defendants include John K. Weber and Dan Moody. The suit accuses party leaders of excluding black voters in a white man section, with a transfer bid to San Antonio possible.
The pope welcomed 300 California pilgrims in the Clementine Hall, introduced by Father Joseph St. Stack, and they presented a monetary gift in an album bearing signatures. The event marked their reception by the Vatican.
Four unmasked bandits held up the Woodlawn American National Bank in Birmingham Alabama early today and escaped with about $24 000 in currency. Police searched the area as the heist unfolded and investigations were launched to recover the missing funds and identify the suspects.
Washington July 18. The border patrol is to be concentrated in New York and Vermont as war orders issued by the department. Details on the move include men assigned for defense and border controls amid rising tensions.
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