06 Mar 1930
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1930
Page
1
A fragment from Arthur Brisbane features on prohibition and political views, with Edison and Ford quoted on prohibition as a social experiment. The piece notes unrest, police handling of potential red scares, and unemployment influencing public mood, plus historical observations on justice and punishment.
The forecast calls for mostly cloudy and colder Thursday night with highs around six degrees. improving to moderate warmth elsewhere. Rain possible in the far east, with fresh southerly to westerly winds along the northwest border. Friday through Sunday expected cold and windy with gusts and above all high winds in northeastern areas.
Ex president Calvin Coolidge and wife Grace enjoyed a brief stop in San Antonio. They toured the Alamo on the ninety fourth anniversary of its fall and met local dignitaries at a breakfast hosted by the chamber of commerce. The event included a tour of the Alamo chapel where no photographs were allowed. Governor Moody and other officials welcomed the couple at the Gunter hotel.
March 10 reports a White House protest by unemployment demonstrators in Washington. Police clash with Lawrence Crain and a youth as officers separate the crowd from Pennsylvania Avenue. A plainclothes officer escorts Crain to the sidewalk amid a melee. one policewoman fires a revolver during the scuffle.
In Ninety fourth District Court, Joseph Hobrecht testifies about the ambush that killed Capt. Charles Stephens last September. He says he did not fire a shot and describes his position near the scene with Lynn Stephens while denying involvement. The morning session included several state witnesses as the defense sought parts of the statement.
March 25. Willian Bonzell, 25, a Tulsa aviator, died when a Spartan farming plane crashed north of the Spartan Leland Aeronautics field during a practice stunt. Bonzell was reportedly performing acrobatics when the crash occurred near a school field.
Attorney General Mitchell signed the parole order for Erne W. Hightower, a Fort Worth Barker inmate, serving time at Leavenworth. Officials indicate he may already be released following the February 28 action.
Washington lawmakers rejected a proposal to raise the duty on casein from 1-2 to 3 cents per pound. The current rate of 3 1-2 cents remains in place after the latest vote, ending any change this session.
The city announces a bond issue of up to 5,000,000 to fund a water project and payrolls, aiming to stimulate business and circulation. Mayor Chambers says the plan will not raise the total bond amount beyond approved limits and that final legal steps are underway with City Attorney Cobbs.
Weather bureau forecasts a sharp cooling with a drop to around 60 degrees Thursday night, followed by continued colder conditions Friday across Texas. Light to moderate southerly winds are expected, with rain possible in western regions and widespread cool, fair skies anticipated afterward.
The McCartaig State bank of WeCurtain, Maskell county failed to open its doors for business. Charles Mlerander, assistant the bank commissioner, announced the bank unable to open Saturday.
London Mares GuPi reports a fall from a fifth floor window at the Marfair hotel resulting in the death of Mrs Pearl De Maret stenographer to Secretary of State Silman. Authorities said the accident appeared accidental.
The filing seeks to reopen the John M. McKenzie murder case and overturn the original verdict. Petitioner claims juror disqualifications and pretrial statements tainted the trial, alleging new witnesses Murphey and Avila, plus mental disability findings. A new sanity hearing was set for March 17, with a murder trial possible if the writ is granted.
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