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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1930

Page

4

Democrats at Rally Cite Hoover Acts in Indiana Conference

At French Lick Indiana May 31 Democrats led by Toulet Shouse accuse President Hoover of seeking a third legislative chamber to impose flexible tariff rules. Frederick Van Nuys and local leaders attack Republican policy while warning of political corruption as 307 participants hear calls for constitutional limits on executive power.

French Lick Surings Ind Herbert Yeover Touelt Shouse Democratic National Executive Committee Shouse Frederick van Nuys Indianapolis C.h PB Thomas H. Adams Vinerams R. Hart Peters Thomas D. Tregart United States Thomas Tegeart Indiana Blouse Tariff Commission United States Supreme Court Congress Senate House of Representatives

City News Mixes Events and Names in Faded Text

Faded OCR item lists a range of activities and people including dance, music, prizes, and a few scattered names such as Dante and Mr. Hotele Holl Bun. The readable content hints at a community listing of events across a week with unspecified venues and dates.

Paper Raps Attempt to Gag Admirals

An editorial in the New York World Telegram criticizes free speech advocates for urging muzzling naval authorities. It argues that attacks on admirals reflect broader anti Senate sentiment and warn against eroding the Senate’s treaty role and the military’s defense plans for the Philippines.

New York Worald-Tribune General Board Gu O Naval Admiral Fulton United States Day Philippines Senate United States Senate Natal

British Vet regains memory loss after Somme visit

In Amten France on May 31 James Biriner a British veteran revisited the Somme battlefield where he was wounded 12 years ago and then lost memory. He wandered Sidner streets until found. police identified him from papers in his pockets as part of a battlefield excursion of British ex-soldiers.

Amtens France James Biriner Somme Sidner

California and Santa Clara in Football Relations Strain

Berkeley on May 3 reports tensions between the University of California and Santa Clara University over football relations. Santa Clara forfeited two baseball games to the University of Southern California, harming California's standings and the potential future game with Santa Clara.

Berkeley Calif University of California Santa Clara University Santa Clara University of Southern California

Third Man to Face Gas Chamber Death in Nevada

Carson City report states A H White gambler vows to pay for the wife of Louis Lavell if Elko, as he faces execution by gas chamber at sunrise Monday morning. He is the third man to be executed using the gag sine method adopted by the state.

Carson City A. H. White Louis Lavell Elko Atale

Old Harness Firm Quits the Field

ST. LOU8 May 31 The J. B. Sickles company quits after 66 years of harness making. President J. Littmann says the firm supplied banners used by wagon trains on the Santa Fe and Oregon trails.

Turtle, 28 Years Old Caught Third Time

Chadron Nebraska reports a long lived turtle, over 22 years out of its expected span, captured near Chadron by Arthur Moon. A fire pen will be built in Chadron Creek at Chadog State Park to house the reptile while records of its age are verified.

Chadron Arthur Moon Here Chadron Creek Chadcog State Park

Command Change at First Artillery Base in Boston

William F. Cate will assume command of the First Artillery unit at the Piet Coast artillery post in Boston soon. The change is recorded in the official orders with a ceremony planned at the area headquarters. The district includes defenses along the New England coast and the New London sector.

Boston Hriz William F. Cate Piet Coest Artilere Histriet Ain Senourcement Sale

Six men remain in sheriff race for Know Hill

A terse county primary rounds down to six Democratic hopefuls for sheriff in Gixcene County as voters count down to the May 81 contest.

Hill Herid Gixcene Sheriff B Ball Lehore

University student loses 4 roommates through marriage route

A student from Meytehay at the University of Arkaneas causes four roommates to change living arrangements through marriage. The report notes the unusual living situation and related anecdotes, with names withheld and limited details available.

Vayenvenitle

Massive liquor raid nets nearly a hundred arrests in Dallas

In one of the fiercest drives against liquor traffic, about one hundred persons were detained at the Dallas county jail facing prohibition violations. Federal agents under Deputy U.S. Commissioner A Simmons led raids, seizing automobiles and a large quantity of liquor after thirty-five warrants were issued following undercover investigations.

Dallas A. Simmons United States Prohibition Enforcement Ani Feter Lee R. Smith

Verdunized Water Purifies Paris Lido Pool

Water from the famed Lido pool in Paris is now Verdunized and as pure as Paris drinking water. The wartime purification system used by the French government is installed in the pool, with water temperature ranging from 21 to 24 degrees and daily changes in water.

Paris Chimps Elssees

White House Social Secretary Mary Rendolph resigns

Washington May 31. Miss Mary Rendolph social secretary of the White House unexpectedly handed in her resignation to take effect at once. She has served six and a half years and earned wide notice under President Coolidge. No reason for her resignation has been made public.

Servic Washington Mary Rendolph White House Euls Tandolah Coolidge

Lincoln's Yacht Sinks in Detroit River Fire

Detroit May 31 The steamer Nanite a veteran Civil War naval craft once used as President Lincoln’s yacht was sunk burned and consigned to a resting place in the Detroit river Taps were blown as the old ship burned to the water's edge.

Vetroit Nanite Detroit River President Lincoln

Berlin Seeks 1996 Olympic Games Invitation

Berlin city government sent an invitation to the Olympic committee to host the 1996 Summer Games. A decision was expected in the coming months.

Berlin Olympic Committee

Bachelor Steward Succumbs to Cupid

In San Francisco on May 51 July Max Opetesnile a deck steward aboard the Panama mail liner El Salvador finally wed after years as a bachelor. He married Louise Ziermer of Menta Park aboard the same ship as it departed for New York via the Panama Canal, after a secret ceremony.

Steward Honesmooners Max Opetesnile el Salvador Byers Mica Louise Ziermer Menta Park San Francisco

North Dakota Supreme Court Upholds Life Prison Term

The court rules a second offense under the prohibition law involves moral turpitude and falls under the habitual criminal act. Joe Malusky, convicted for a second violation, was sentenced to four years, while the majority says a second offense carries life imprisonment. A fourth offense could be life. the ruling affects many businesses and is advertised in the Light Classifieds.

North Dakota Supreme Court Joe Malusky Malusky Malugky Supreme Court North Dakota

Ans to Kill Saves a Life in Chicago Mystery

A May 31 report from Chicago details Misa Martinez, 30, who shot Fred Volmezos at the New Grant hotel on March 28. Capt. Buright notes Martinez saved the attacker by exposing a medical condition that would have been fatal without intervention.

Chicago Misa Mya Martinez New Grant Hotel John B. Buright Des Plaines Misé Martinez Fred K. Volmezos South Talshead Street Enright Petoiezas Mies Martineg Quarrel

Fisherman Lands 44 Pound Loch Lomond Salmon

Edward Cochean of aisles lands a 44 pound salmon in Loch Lomond, the largest ever caught in Gorlocharn waters, reported May 31 at Paisley.

Salmon Paisley Scatlnat Edward Cochean Aisles Loch Lomond Socll

Woman Dies After Wheel Grab Triggers Car Crash

In Missouri near Grove four women including Delphine Dixon and her daughter were riding from St Louis toward Wasea City when a sudden gust caused Mrs Dixon to seize the steering wheel. The auto left the highway and overturned leaving Mrs Dixon dead and three others seriously injured, including a six year old.

Oar Grove Abe William J. Vixa Kansas City Awise Deléen Divo Mre Dixon Devin Towle St. Lowry Waasay City

Rural Churches See Decline in Small Town Parishes

In Dallas March 31 delegates from rural churches discuss declining numbers over four years due to the automobile. Conference leaders note fewer churches but more concentrated, active congregations.

Dallas Mar R. Lis Board of Rural Extension

Motorists in Big Fish Haul at White Lake

Heavy rains caused Lake Jake to rise and flood surrounding land washing out roads and inundating schools. Motorists, baffled by the flood, reported catfish bass and perch being killed while fishers hauled three to ten tons of catch from the water.

Dallas Jake

Newly Wedded Couple Arrested After Unusual Bond

In Pueblo Connecticut a newly married pair were handcuffed by friends for a prank that backfired. Police intervened after the couple arrived at the scene and the incident ended with authorities taking control of the situation.

Pueblo Conn Iker

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