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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1930
Page
2
Mrs W O Smith, one of the few alive who heard Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, is shown congratulating President Heogar for his stirring Memorial Day speech on the same battlefield.
The message discusses President Hoover’s approval of a revised bill amid a looming Spanish American War context. It outlines tensions between executive and legislative powers, noting proposed reductions and policy provisions affecting memory and national defense. A warning mentions potential impacts on governance and civic rights.
A garbled report details a figure named Josrot Tlegal in a nocturnal scene near South Alamo Street. It mentions army discharge, collected testimonies, and a vague search or awakening. Authorities, including a patrolman, pursue unclear charges during a tense late night sequence.
An Austin media report states Jokckie W. Burkey, a Comanche native with past government service, has announced candidacy for commissioner of the general land office subject to Democratic primary.
New York report notes scientist Dr. Tionald A Loied of Cologne suggests women respond differently to arousal. The study claims women show a milder decrease in sexual interest after awakening compared to men, hinting at varying behavioral patterns in early research.
A woman wounded herself in a hotel room in what is described as a distressing incident. The report notes she refused to name or explain motives, leaving investigators to determine sequence and purpose of her actions.
A Kansas auditor faces charges for allegedly taking funds as Governor Reed and Governor Clee UM clash on oversight. The case, linked to Pierce County district court, centers on administrative matters and a peculiar seizure involving plates, filed in the reverpor clerk’s office.
Chicago records a brutal gang clash with eight killed and multiple wounded in summer incidents. Victims include Harry Vellar, Michael Nirk, Joseph Verstebe and Georges Draggan. two police officers and several bystanders also shot amid violent street warfare across the West and Near West Sides. Police link killings to retaliatory feuds surrounding earlier Gselfo and Pruggans clashes.
Janet Gindis Gillespie, 17, of New York, is described as the healthiest and most attractive girl in Turkish district, and she intends to become a flyer after adjusting to the role.
A fishing smack named Ameco capsized off Santa Monica with at least eighteen passengers aboard. The tragedy left three bodies recovered and many feared dead as photographs show the crowded vessel in distress.
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A citizen vote is sought on renaming a city street. The issue centers on changing Jane Avenue to a new name in honor of a local girl. Tax Commissioner Frank Bushick and Street Commissioner Daul Je Steffler present the proposal to the city council, with the matter referred to the city attorney for action.
A city council on Monday approved a land swap involving property on East Travis Street to widen the street. In exchange, a parcel from the San Antonio Independent School District will be conveyed and used for funding the street project.
City engineer William H. Gitlen describes Milwaukee as a place with streets paved with gold and gold particles found in sand pits. He claims measurable gold in city areas, noting coins of value and pedestrians carrying gold, while referencing mobilist traffic and average distances, though some figures appear unclear.
Bushick defends his opposition to closing Dawson Street to allow land consolidation for private gain. He recalls past petitions, disputes ethics, and argues public streets should not be sacrificed for real estate profit, urging clear public need and city expense accountability.
Six women students at Texas State College for Women in Denton completed the American Red Cross life saving test. Two members renewed their qualification while the corps continues training. Captain Mary Katherine Goetz leads the group after passing the required test with high regard.
Billy Arnold, a young auto racer, dominated the Indianapolis 600 mile speed classic, leading for 198 of 200 laps to claim a decisive victory amid the race conditions.
Jury selection begins in Thirty-seventh District Court for the Waller Tin Mein slaying case. Prosecutor W. G. Taindon and Judge W. B. Anderson preside. defense contends Macy Ba beat his wife prior to the shooting amid threats. Subpoenas issued for five state witnesses and 26 defense witnesses.
Trevino faced aggravated assault and robbery charges after a pool hall incident with Harvey Dibrett. He pleaded guilty to aggravated assault. the robbery charge was dismissed. Judge W. W. McCharg sentenced Trevino to a nominal penalty, citing insufficient evidence for a stronger conviction.
SIONE A W Tone notes 150 men depart to obtain what remains to sustain the seven men’s plan to allot gold prospecting among Uriemabhiner prospectors. The Vigoration bolas mark the departure as part of the broader venture.
In a tragic case from an unidentified location, a man named Rulthusol Nom or similar, tied his two young children Netty and Tis and then fatally injured himself. The event details are incomplete due to damaged text.
In a chaotic scene during a national magician convention officers vote, a ballot box vanished while a rabbit, candle, water, and other props appeared from the box as the audience clamored for a recount. Missing ballots and a reported theft marked the session, ending with disbelief as the box failed to reappear.
Economists teachers researchers and extension workers from sections of the country travel to Denver for June 24 to 25 meetings. They will discuss home life and social problems of families under the American Home Economics Association sponsorship.
Francisca Corsinas faces theft over $50 charges in the incident involving a typewriter. The case was filed in the justice court of peace Laine F. Reltz Mandar, with alleged theft from Henry Guerra of West lonsion street.
Reported from Cleveland the sixth convention of Locomotive Engineers in the United States and Canada opens with members seeking better wages and working conditions. The event gathers delegates amid discussions on wages, hours, and safety standards affecting locomotive crews and rail operations.
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