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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1930
Page
2
City budget talks led by Mayor Chambers shrink the 1920s era plans as City Comptroller Weller Telsch cuts submitted costs. Council weighs proposed service cuts to meet revenue needs and rejects expansive expenditures while pledging to maintain essential city services.
A fire at 424 Hall Street trapped Meg and Autry J. L. in a room as flames burst in from the rear. They escaped through a window after doors resisted, awakening Mrs. Autry at 2 a.m. The blaze spread to the kitchen, with damage estimated high. Firemen treated victims. cause under investigation.
Washington reports say Hooper urges federal action to improve employment services and extend aid to the unemployed. Wagner bill gains support from the labor coalition as reform advocates press for a national system of employment offices.
Reported in the NECON convention notes that paper merchants will meet in October in Ilan Anian. The entertainment includes a performance by Manteres and Mezico. Antonio Laniete, president of the association, is listed among speakers.
Mademoinele Adolphine Lamour served as a caddy for the Prince of Wales for three years on his Le Touquet Paris visits. International Newsreel photographed the scene.
Disrupted ticket, withdrawals, and refusals put the Bexar County primary in jeopardy. Officials scramble to cut costs amid a projected $13,700 to $14,000 campaign spend. Six remaining ticket members balk at expenses, while talks seek ballot box and officer cost savings and a possible delay or altered process before Monday.
In a June 18 session Helen Watton Lanedom testified about Harry Langdon as Thomme J. O'Brien pursued a civil action. Langdon's wife Rose Langdon is cited in relation to money alleged to have financed an operation and alienation of affections, with testimonies interrupted by a dramatic collapse and ongoing cross examination.
Stocks sank across the market with leaders dropping five to twenty points amid heavy selling. Traders noted signs of organized selling on the New York Stock Exchange as major issues slid sharply, threatening to push the overall index toward autumn-crash levels within days.
Paris honors Therese Bertrand Fontaine a 33 year old mother of two with the title Doctor of Paris Hospital after a long series of competitive exams judged by eminent doctors. The ceremony marks the first time a woman has received this high honorary degree from the hospital.
Film comedian Harry Langdon appears in court with Mrs Langdon present as civil suit seeks 11509 dollars. Mrs Langdon collapses on the witness stand during testimony in defense of her husband on Tuesday.
Public invitation to a dedication ceremony for a greas gat gift to San Antonio. Event to begin at 3:30 am with no admission charge funded by local business leaders. Officials expect large attendance and substantial publicity for the city. Visitors are invited to view from the observation tower with no fee. Several national news agencies will cover the event. A 24 year old Ellen Randolph, sister of Capt Randolph, arrives as the first allowed guest in an army recreation unit arrival noted.
Ed P Lyons, chairman of the Texas county Republican executive committee, said Chase may be on the ballot in the Fourteenth district race if filing requirements are met. He noted no official action had been taken and the executive committee would decide eligibility soon. Wurzbach could face no opponent in the January primary if Chase does not file.
Merico Cady former commerce secretary says Portes Gil and Morones conspired with Communists to cause U S Mexico tensions. He accuses Portes Gil of plotting with the junta to undermine President Ortiz.
Mexico City report quotes Augustina Sandino's representative Paika Jone Zepeda saying Augusto Sandino has returned to Nicaragua and defeated U.S. Marines in two rounds. The claim notes Marines were allegedly lured into a trap and says ten thousand rounds of ammunition and public safety items were seized.
A garbled report notes a burglary attempt at a local market creating a security scare. Police investigated a would be theft at a Columbia Knight event location, with unclear details on suspects or motive.
A large delegation from Albert Pike Chapter Order of Demolays will attend the convention in San Angelo June 21 to 23. Waltermuni rue elected master councilor, Teal Dunlap junior councillor, Edward Richey junior councillor, and Angie Drum corp to join the local group. Apprentices elected include Peeuch senior deacon, Lin golu Bebeb junior deacon, and others such as Hugo Werner marshal and Charles Drown fenlinel, with Vernon Walker and Jack Bustee among preceptors.
The body of Hill Hoan, a Black person, was found on a farm near Henchley after a posse sought him since Monday afternoon. He had been hunted and shot by buckshot, with Mrs. Henry Bowman describing the scene. The inquiry continues as relation to the event is pursued.
Chicago reports Dr Amante Nongeti on trial for murder of Mrs Elizabeth Palumbo in alleged libeal operation. Earlier case for Serrila Enilers reversed by higher court. second trial resulted in prison terms from 1 to 14 years and bond in a related matter.
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