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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1930
Page
2
The pair Ames and Andy visit President Hoover in Washington showing up in person to present an oral performance. The President, an Amos ’n’ Andy fan, receives the duo during the encounter.
A garbled report covers an election in Nanton Texas with mentions of candidates Beles on the Peoples ticket and Perry along with board members R A Oliver J G Horn and W E L Quirk. It notes terms expiring and independent candidates running, with precinct results indicating a neck and neck race and varied precinct tallies on Main Avenue.
A murder trial opens with Detective P C Hardcamb testifying about visiting the victim Orosea at his home on Viswa Street after a shooting. He described locating five bullet holes in a wall and testified about arresting Taller. The article mixes campaign notes, polling results, and real estate ads from unrelated items in the same edition.
Thousands gather as funeral procession for former President William Howard Taft unfolds from his Wyoming Avenue home to the Capitol Rotunda. Military escorts, Navy and Marine bands, and crowds line streets to pay respects before a simple church service and burial in Arlington. The scene contrasts with 21 years earlier when Taft became president amid a nation-wide blackout.
Readable fragments describe a kidnapping extortion ring tied to a jealous husband and wife duo. The article notes statements by Mrs Norton Renaler and Mrs Byrtle Thoren, police actions, and a large state funeral procession with President Hoover present.
Misa Gatknecht of Milwaukee and J A Davis of Mesa Arizona wed in San Antonio after a rapid romance that crossed Mexico City. Davis arrived at San Angelo two weeks earlier and later went to hospital in San Antonio. Amnesia and family statements frame a tense cross border tale of elopement and sudden marriage.
Thirty indictments and nineteen subpoenas were in a report to the Thirty-seventh District Court before Judge W. S. Anderton at vaca Tuesday. Names of James Napols and Hoy Reynolda listed in connection with the shooting of Alfred Ciccheer on Main avenue. No bill for Earl Bezel, charged with killing Wilmer Serie, appears in this first report of the current Thirty-eighth grand jury.
City Hall flags fly at half mast for William Howard Taft former president and chief justice as national mourning spans the nation. The observance marks Taft’s long public service and influence on government. Governor and local officials ordered commemorations across the city.
J B Greenen arrived in San Antonio from the National Bee coat training school at Nex Fork to assist Carl A Tegan and work with Boy Scouts in the islands. An Illinois native, he studied at Sacred Heart college Water Town Notre Dame and Notre Dame, earning a two year post graduate course in hoy guidance. He previously served as recreation aquatic at Holy Cross in New Orleans.
Proceedings recount the Wimmer Richardson company under receiver after 1929 actions. Testimony notes 43 $1000 notes, real estate holdings, and multiple small depositors. Judge Heelignon cites broad banking and brokerage activities including loans, notes, and district actions. The case pivots on jurisdiction and pending indictments.
The report notes Rosenblum, once named among the richest geowesn and shippers in Texas, involved in irregular dealings tied to his shipping. Initial rumors said he vanished after taking a large gem of honey with Jim, and police suspected violence in his disappearance.
Priority rights were recognized last night by two armed hold-up men who robbed Theater Singer of $4 and a watch. The victim was beaten after a confrontation in an alley as the two robbers discussed who would take the watch and money. The men fled after their attack, leaving the theater employee with injuries and losses.
Text shows an ongoing probe into a substance named Anke poison with officials from Public Health Service planning investigations in Oklahoma City. The report mentions potential discard of a medicinal extract and possible action if female involvement is found, with Doran cited on preliminary details.
A San Antonio delegation will attend the Taine and Southwest Cattle Raisers convention in San Angelo on March 18 29 to press for a 1931 parley. Chamber official Carrington said the trip aims to secure San Antonio representation. Participants include Judge E D Henrs H I Kokernot and others.
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