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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1930

Page

1

Advertising and distribution shape business and culture

The article quotes Francis P. Sisson of Guaranty Trust stressing distribution over production, arguing advertising builds demand and reputations. It cites Mont Blanc visitors to illustrate the reach of advertising, and contrasts U S and Soviet views on religion, with parades and civic unrest noted. It ends with a teaser for continued coverage on page 2.

Rancis TL. Sisson Guaranty Trust Company Uipgrade Str Bisson Doment Bolly Wertheim Mont Blanc

Rebel takes control of Dominican government

General Natact Estrela Lrena, leader of the insurgents, seized the interior ministry today and planned to assume the presidency with the constitution. President Vasquez resigns due to ill health and is allowed to leave the country. Opposition negotiations and American mediation are credited with a peaceful transition.

Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Natact Estrela Lrena Interior Buen Horavia Var _truet Vasquez

Singer Is Sued by Sister for a $10,000 Cross

NAW TORR March 1 UP Frieda Hempel, noted singer, declared there was no basis for a suit filed by her sister Helese Schaper to recover a jeweled cross valued at 10,000 dollars. Schaper obtained an order yesterday to show cause on Monday why Hempel should not be enjoined from disposing of the jewelry pending trial.

Naw Torr Frieda Hempel Helese Schaper Schaper Yesterdas Mme. Hempel Abe Dewelry

Druggists Fight Tobacco Tax Plan in Texas

A Texas tobacco tax plan faces opposition from the San Antonio Retailers Association as J. T. Wilkes reports a 19 percent tax proposal. The bill would require stamps on cigars and cigarette packaging, with stamps placed on products and distributed to retailers.

Loral Wilkes

Battle Fleet Heads to Caribbean for Combined Fleet Drills

The battle fleet led by aircraft carrier Lexington moves toward the Caribbean to join scouting forces for a combined fleet exercise, set to begin March 10 after Pacific maneuvers conclude.

Caribbean Canal Zone Pacific Lexington Caribbean Sea

Rebel Chief Will Act as President

ANT DOMINGO March 1 UP Mon. Thafani Watrelta Grena chief of the insurgent movement will become provisional president of the Bonsiviteean republic with departure shortly from Devaiten Vasquen.

Ant Domingo Thafani Watrelta Grena Will Pervisional Devaiten’ Vasquen

Cold Spell With Frost Slated for Alamo City

A frigid Arctic outbreak is forecast for San Antonio with subfreezing lows predicted. Forecaster AH Tarboe notes temperatures may dip to near 20 degrees Saturday night and a fresh northerly wind will intensify the cold. Western Texans could see fair but chilly conditions, with frost inland and a wind spell beginning Friday night into Sunday.

Alamo City Estra Llanker San Antoniana Wight Northwear

Indian War Predicted by Leader Ahmadanad

Rambas India March 1 Vallabhai Patel, Mahatma Gandhi's chief lieutenant, addressed a gathering and predicted an Indian war would begin soon amid rising tensions and nationalist rhetoric.

India Ahmadanad Rambas Indi Vallabhai Patel Mahatam Ghandi Lievenant Tadas

Cotton Opening Is Steady at New Orleans

Cotton prices opened steady at New Orleans with bids across contracts. January bids were 15,000, March and May queries shown, with July and October near 15,750 and December around 15,03¢.

Orleany New Orleans Mary

Weather fragment notes chilly weekend and frost risk

Stormy weather details reference Saturday and Sunday with cold highs near 42 and lows around freezing. Fresh north winds diminish by night, with frost possible in northern portions. Mentions frost risk, variable winds, and frigid conditions across several regions and times.

Murder charge filed over street protest by Weldon

Donovan J. Weldon editor of Beane Fuels faced arrest after placarded protest slogans on downtown streets against a bond issue. He and associates were charged with violating city advertising ordinances and argued the action was political persecution. The case drew ACLU backing and scrutiny of municipal orders.

Donovan J. Weldon Beane Fuels W. W. McCrory Weldon San Antonio Houston St. Mary's

Convicts Escape Using Forged Passes at Leavenworth Prison

Two inmates Thomas Holden and Francis J. Keating escaped Leavenworth March 1 by forging outside passes. Each serving 21 years for robbing a mail car on a railroad train near Averston Park. They fled in September 1776 and remain at large.

Leavenworth Kon Thomas Holden Francis J. Keating Averstron Park

Funeral Invitations Circulate From Deceased Artist

Chicago March 1. Invitations to L. A. Thiel's funeral were mailed by the deceased Fresco artist who died two days ago. The cards, bordered in black, include a brief philosophy on death and a short biography, with a line about the funeral date to be announced or via telephone.

Chicago L. A. Thiel U- Herat Whiel

Shook Admits Guilt Dies Calmly in Ohio Chair

Dr James H Shook former Ohio State University veterinary instructor confessed to murder of his student mistress Theora Mix and was executed in the electric chair at the Ohio Penitentiary He calmly faced death after a final meal and last hours of reflection his body later released to his wife Helen Marple Snook amid public interest and legal refusals to intervene.

Columbus Ohio James H. Shook Olin | State University Theora Mix Jane Tlay Greenlare Snook Collmbus Janes Shook Theorn Hix Tentiary Kis State University Coot de. Snook Helen Marple Snook Ohio Supreme Court Tedren Supreme Court Cooper

Candidacy Announced by Ollon Barre Warstuch

Ollon Barre Warstuch announced his candidacy for the Fourteenth congressional district seat. The event drew over 200 supporters at Heath, where Warstuch, seated after a primary win over Democrat August Mee Closkey, spoke on election integrity and his plan to return to Congress despite challenges. He accused local politicians of fraud and pledged hard work to win a larger majority, asserting he will contend again in Washington.

Bix Congress Herria Be Mentoskoy Crooken Dexar County Dhe Beray County Commissioners Court Hite Lever

Girl's Fine Paid by Court

EVANSTON March Miss Virginia Fling arraigned for speeding while hurrying home from Northwestern University. Justice James Corcoran paid her $2 fine from his wallet after she said she was broke. He remarked that she would not be able to pay the fine.

Evanston

Taft Condition Updates Narrowly Quiet Through Night

Washington dispatch says Taft remained in a coma with little change in condition through the night. Doctors planned no examination until morning unless the course altered, while former chief justice stayed in the same state and showed only slight signs of awakening.

Washington DL Co Ge—Willlons Freoraeil Vathwag Mbiradanty Han Tivan Brokruis Reyernd Dasa

Nebraska College Observatory Fire At Doane College

A blaze at Doane College in Crete Nebraska destroyed the observatory building and several valuable instruments and books late last night. The transit telescope used by Col John Doane was housed there along with the school’s largest telephoto device. The fire severely damaged the structure and contents.

Nebraska College Observatory Crete Doane John Doane Eure Yey Hoosne Maseachnaeis

Rabbi Quits Post to Study Light Opera

Faas Rev. Abraham L Feinherz ages 28 resigns from Temple Israel after controversy at his tenure. In farewell remarks he criticizes religion as futile in light of science and says he will pursue study in light opera at a university setting.

Abraham L. Feinherz Temple Israel

Cash Monday for Chicago Employes

March 1 1938 Chicago city payrolls arrive with a bundle of payroll checks stamped for Monday cashout for city and county workers. Officials caution about processing delays and the impact on weekly paydays.

Chicago

Radicals Block Truce in France

Paris reports radical groups refuse a three month political truce proposed amid France’s volatile crisis. The maneuver aims to pause disputes as authorities grapple with immediate social and economic tensions.

France Paris Meech Rne Rade Real sorialiMa Tetas Andre Tar Giremine Desin Wits

Man Charged With Murder In Wounded Woman's Death

Charges allege murder and intent in the death of Mrs. Ezell after an incident in Fort Fave. Berle Bazell, husband of the wounded woman, faces charges following the shooting near Roth Brothers. Witness Leon Miller reported the events and said he saw Bazell with the couple before shots rang out. Ms Ezell died at Robert H. W. Green Hospital.

Inuviler Mra Shirley Bazell Ween Court of Justice of the Voaee Lewis Watts Saturdas Fort Fave Exsell Habeas Corpes Tre Clead Catwinl Broydnas Toth Brothers Aulo Supplies and Machine Company North Fiores Street Roth Brothera Place Robert HW. Green Hospital Ach Ing Ezell Pew Nee Berle Ken Weeks Weel Rot Brothers Kate Day Setlea Shota

High Flying Chicks Take Plane Trip

In Brownsville Trans March 1 a shipment of 6 000 Guinea chickens was sent by plane from Fromnasite to Mexico City. The birds are intact and the journey involved a mile and a half of travel by air and ground support journals.

Brownsvclle Trans Fromnasite Mexico City Jimet

Poem Subject of Court Litigation in North Pinnville

Fragmentary notice reports a court action involving a poem titled Thy Wreck of the Old. The document mentions Camden Nd Maen Li contentions and a defendant who purchased a right from others. It references Davis hoarse and Grete mountains, with Virginia ties to North Pinnville.

Camden North Pinnville Davis Avery

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