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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1930
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane reflects on social failure, crime and Prohibition era anxieties. He cites Chicago gang violence, Amboy explosion casualties, and the paradox of science and civilization while noting Einstein and Curie. A satirical tone laments unrest as stock markets wobble and public nerves fray.
A fragmentary item notes a celebration of a silver wedding anniversary at Castle Oels Berlin involving Mrs Hotenzallern once known as Crown Princess and a partner referred to as Crown Prince. The tense context references a running gun fight and a bond set in San Antonio during a twelve year span.
Mrs Ruby White and FE BE Knowles face joint murder charges in the death of her former husband John White. Court proceedings began after a cor pus hearing before Judge W W McCrory in the Ninth Fourth District Court. White did not testify. Prosecutors offered statements. defense presented others. Witnesses described a confrontation at a West Magnolia Avenue location ending with a fatal shooting. White remains in military custody.
In New York on March 17 trading showed a sharp stock decline contained by orderly selling while a broad liquidation of impaired marginal accounts weighed. Early gains appeared after firmer grains and cotton, but a copper price drop in the afternoon offset some strength. Market nerves remained unsettled as investors faced tightened holdings and ongoing commodity volatility.
Washington June 17 The Senate for Foreign Relations Committee moves to vote on the Taivtoi annual treaty. President Hoover has turned over confidential papers related to the pact.
Shansi forces reportedly seized the important city of Tihan as part of a northern campaign under Yan Heian. No reliable details or casualty figures are available due to sparse reporting.
The House Military Affairs Committee approved the Ransley bill authorizing expenditure of 10,110,420 dollars for construction at military posts nationwide. The action occurred in Washington D C with the measure moving forward.
Washington dispatch reports a comically garbled notice about Fijis and soap production. It cites abstention, head-hunting, and coconut vil as odd terms, with vague references to trade and quantities, reflecting a damaged OCR snippet from June in Washington DC.
Americans led the field as 401 players prepare for a medal play start in the British Open. Notable names include Diegel from Agua Santa, Mexico, and Blackwell’s entrants from New York, London, and England. Several Americans and British players posted low scores in qualifying rounds, with as many as 19s and 20s cited among the early leaders.
Four lawmen attacked by liquor runners near Wilson end with Flinchum dead and Andrews badly wounded. Two other officers injured as the suspects flee in a car that crashes into a tree after a high speed pursuit. Andrews says gunfire came from the liquor runners. one officer survives with a child left behind.
In Big Spring residents reported a rocket plane reaching an estimated 60 miles per hour as William Brock and Bernard Seblve traveled from a Florida origin toward San Diego. The craft reportedly passed nearby around 1:26 am with the ceiling very high and weather described as ideal in the area.
Forecast calls for temperatures around 92 degrees with pleasant winds. Tuesday looks warm with sunny intervals, while Wednesday brings cooler, cloudy conditions and possible showers. Strong winds expected in the coast region. another windy spell anticipated late Tuesday night.
In Junction Texas twenty five armadillos compete over a 200 foot course as the first marathon event of the AHMal Tune Jubilee. Entrants wear shells numbered and are to be guided by riders at the starting gun amid the town’s picturesque setting.
San Antonio readers are told sunshine returns briefly after several cloudy days. Meteorologist J.H. Durhoo predicts clear skies Wednesday with unsettled weather to follow, but no rain is expected. Monday’s rainfall measured about 0.50 inches.
President Hoover today signed the bill revising the eight year old rate structure in more than four thousand cases and overhauling administrative features. It takes effect midnight tonight as customs officials prepare for a rush of ships and cargo. The ceremony was attended by Secretary Mellon and several Republican congressmen, with six pens used in the signing and stamps handed to present officials.
L C Sutton longtime attorney general dies at his Austin home after weeks of illness. State officials ordered flags at half mast in his memory. The figure served more than two decades in public service with AvaloN and other roles.
Los Angeles June 17 UNS Attorney for Major Charles A Shepard charged with murdering his second wife Mrs Zouna McCoskey Shepard of Los Angeles at Fort Riley will offer no objection to exhumation of his first wife who died at Needles California 17 years ago and is interred at Inglewood California.
Frank J. Berryhill, once sales manager and director at First National Investment, pleaded guilty to embezzlement. Circuit Judge Taylor sentenced him to 1M years in prison as auditors disclosed peculations totaling $605,000.
President Hoover announced eight appointments to the shipping committee, naming Ira Campbell and Clarence Wonller of New York among others. The panel will inquire into the sale of Atlantic Lines and advise on future merchant marine policies.
Classified ad fragment offers several young cats for adoption and a furnished room for rent at $39 monthly. Also mentions a small brooch with pearl and a reward for finder. Text is garbled with odd classifications and stray phrases from the ad section.
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