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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1930
Page
6
A series of tremors shook Panama City and nearby regions Panama City Cristobal Colon Ancon and Balboa causing mild panic and cracks in walls though no extensive damage. Emergency reports note no major destruction and advise calm.
Baltimore June 3 plans to assemble 1000 physicians for the largest post graduate cancer course to be held. Dr Joseph Colt Woodgood announced the event for September 15 at a Valle Mitre hotel ballroom, filling the venue.
Blind former senator Thomas P. Gore leads the Democratic field in Oklahoma with 2037 votes as more than two thirds of precincts reported. Wrightson trails, with results showing Gore ahead in the governor and other contests, while incumbents appear renominated in several congressional races.
Ferguson supporters gathered at the Texas Theater building on East Houston Street for an organization meeting to back Mrs Miriam A Ferguson for governor. Lulbec M Dickett led the Ferguson campaign committees as 150 or more attendees joined in planning precinct work in Bexar County. Job opportunities for both men and women were advertised by firms in local Light Classified Employment Acts.
July 31 dispatch from Taglas notes complete returns awaited for the Democratic inflimt primary as leaders brace for August 23 runoff. Figures show Ferguson leading over Sterling, with various candidates issuing statements and endorsements to influence the Teas runoff race and lieutenant governor contest.
Los Angeles based report describes Ohio censor board refusing to permit The Big House in Ohio. The director of education, Clifton, blames Columbus prison outbreaks and notes efforts to present facts through Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Cosmopolitan Pictures head Hatrick argues other states faced no similar criticism.
Rangers resume trip with Jaxie Lee Washington as they leave Huntsville penitentiary to return home. Report notes a Black inmate sentenced to death in the electric chair on September 6.
Health officer Dr. W A King announced a city drive requiring vaccination of every dog by August 1 or face removal. He urged strict prevention as several residents are receiving post exposure treatment while no new rabies cases have developed in the past days.
Martial law governs Juarez with the city under military control after uprisings. Officials report curfews and troop deployments in response to unrest and threats to public order. Local leaders strive to maintain administration as security forces establish checkpoints.
Three men were brought to trial on charges of slaying Mog Hmawthorne whose mutilated body and burned remains were found near Lake Worth Saturday. The case centers on alleged involvement in the fatal crime and authorities pursue further evidence.
A farmer took his own life amid ongoing crop failures and financial strain in a rural area. Neighbors report long battles with ruined grops and threatened livelihood, with authorities noting no other persons were involved. Investigations continue to determine exact circumstances.
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