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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1930

Page

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Hartman to ACSED of PO usion

Hartman to acsed of po usion report urges president to dismiss both at once from service of nation. Brookbart committee charges wholesale carter and sale of federal offices in several southern states and urges a department of justice investigation for possible criminal prosecu tion.

Hartman Universal Service Washington Carter Brookbart Patronage Committee Department of Justice Senate Georgia Mississippi South Carolina Texas J. W. Tolbert Republican National Berry Howard Republican National Committee Ben Davis Republican State Committee of Dora Perry Howard

Good Times Returning Prosperity

A random sampling highlights rising farm demand and national business activity. Texas building output rivals several states, and American Telephone plans 106 million construction spend in 1980. Hotels in San Antonio report a strong spring, while local housing projects promise work for San Agatanians as festival crops near.

American Arlegraph and Telephone Company

Los Angeles Tornado Strikes City Causing Damage and Death

Universal reports a damaging tornado in Los Angeles on March 15. The storm lifted workers, hurled debris, and injured several people with one man reportedly killed and later presumed dead. Police recovered some bodies hidden away in inaccessible spots amid the chaos.

Universal Los Angeles Twister Theo

Thirteen Planes Burned in Hangar

Fire destroyed thirteen airplanes at a hangar near New Brunswick on March 1 193? and damaged the post office building. An explosion followed the blaze injuring nearby property and causing estimated losses between 170000 and 200000 dollars according to field workers.

Veg Univernal Genelie New Brunswick N.o Ands Honger

Divorcee Is Granted Record $155000 Settlement

In Chicago today Mrs Libel G Smith of Evanston was granted a divorce from Howard H Smith secretary treasurer of the Dashiell Motor company on cruelty charges and awarded $155000, a record settlement in the history of the county courts.

Chicago Maron Nnk Libel G. Smith Evanston Howard H. Smith Teankzer The Dashiell Motor Company

Phone Company Plans $106.9 Million 1930 Construction Push

New York March 13 The American Telephone and Telegraph company announced it will spend a total of 106.9 million dollars in construction work during 1930 in its long lines department.

Iinwvernor New York Tong Lines Tony

Mrs Lowell Suggests Naming Planet Percival

Cambridge Mass March 16 INS Mrs Lowell urged naming the newly found planet Percival after her husband. Lowell’s remarks supported by colleagues, with final naming in the hands of officials at Flagstaff Arizona where the discovery was made.

Cambridge Mass INS Percival Tui Boretent Lowell Mra Lowell Fisentra Horcard Aatroninem Cavell

Doheny Oil Case Ends Pretrial Round in Senate Probe

Universal Service in Washington reports the Doheny trial nears verdict after four months as the government rests its case accusing the oil magnate of paying Albert B. Fall 100000 to secure a lease on the Ak Hill naval oil reserve. Defense contends for directed verdict of not guilty amid cross examination about revoking naval oil leave contracts.

Dy Universal Service Washington, D.C E”hrerd Ts. Doheng Briteers Dohets Albert B. Fall Ak Hille He Aunate Alterary Frank 3 Suganonan Mime Edwant Cinner Aysielnud Secretery Fai Doheny

Actress Damages Killed on Appeal

A New York court dismissed Ina Hansen damages claim against the Juine Colt hotel after a 1 year delay. Hansen, an actress, was severely scalded nearly two years earlier in a hotel shower. The decision leaves her chances for compensation ended.

Universal Servee

Song Writer Sued by Wife for Separate Maintenance

In Los Angeles California Doris Eaton, actress, alleged that Nick Hei Brown, a songwriter, was infatuated with her and followed her to New York. His wife sues for separate maintenance citing cruelty and financial support claims in the case filed locally.

Angeles Calif Muret Ainsi Nick Hei Brown Doris Eaton New York Brown

Chicago Police Ordered Weight Checks After Bay Window Quote

Chicago police officers weighing 40 pounds or more were ordered by Commissioner William Mossel to report for medical examination and dietary advice. The move accompanied by a Breachbed program to limit the force to a certain moral standard and a woman cited in relation to the effort.

Chicago Watier Ponpehes William Mossel

Robbery forces couple from car and steals cash

A gunpoint holdup occurred when a bandit forced M. Hammond and Jones to drive through Bond Street and South Press Street, taking the couple’s car. The thief, about 25, wearing a leather jacket, pocketed a sack of money estimated between 800 and 500 dollars, then fled.

Hammond Avenue Moa Jonen Jones Athletic and Pacific Bandit Bond St Marya Street Mae Jean South Press Street Sonce el South Sir Mary's Street Andy Eado Dresn Street

Bus Employes in St Louis Strike Continues

The strike by 70 employees of the Peoples Bus company in St Louis persisted as traffic slowed with buses, taxies, and sleet cars affected. Police maintained hasty patrols amid ongoing unrest and reports of violence.

St. Louis St, Louis, Mare

Pedestrians Face Accident Charges

In BERQLIN on March 15, Smveerpa Brevice reports pedestrians charged with doanslaughter after a cyclist collision on a reserved lane. A motorbike struck the cyclist, who died at the scene. The case hinges on alleged refusal to yield the shared roadway.

Berqlin

Gar crash wounds Rich Gotham in Sheridan report

Sheridan Wyoming March 1 19xx Rich Gotham of New York family critically injured after automobile collision at local highway scene. Porte Ryan Thomas of the wealthy New York lineage listed in hospital as condition remains serious with authorities investigating the crash.

Sheridan Wyo Maren Thomas Porte Ryan Tt Sealthy New York Jorn Hospital

Firefighters Hurt in Detroit Blaze

Fourteen Detroit firefighters were injured battling a large blaze described as a STAR fire burning in the wholesale district. The fire broke out today, with crews continuing efforts to control the flames and secure the area. The incident was reported March 14, with injuries confirmed as crews worked through the response.

America Sets Course for General Prosperity

The piece argues that the U S economy is regaining strength after last autumn's stock market break. It cites Hoover's forecast of recovery within 60 days, estimates millions returning to work in 30 days and up to a million more in six months, and points to over seven billion dollars in public works and private construction this year. It urges government business and private citizens to act now to accelerate the construction program and restore normal prosperity.

America Hoover United States Commerce and Labor Lamont Davis

Carmen fills San Antonio Auditorium as 1931 opera season assured

The Carmen production drew a full house Saturday night in the municipal auditorium signaling the 1931 opera season will proceed. Backers of the company expect an $800,000 Erie League guarantee. any deficit, if any, is considered minor and volunteers may cover costs to secure the return next year. President Wiggins and G Migging, Higema commented on the strong reception and plans to reconvene at Tyrie league meetings.

Antonio Erie League, Inc Higema Carmen Aiee Bigging San Antoni Mang Tyrie League Wiggins

Flour price drops while bread stays high in prewar era

A garbled report notes flour prices fall toward prewar levels but bread costs remain elevated. It mentions baking firms planning price adjustments, with plant costs down yet higher taxes or fees pushing overall food prices. Other foodstuffs decline further.

Stheng

Old Roman Book Held Not Obscene

In Cilvago on March 15 a second century Roman work Satyricat was declared not obscene after a judicial action. The court dismissed charges of obscenity against the ancient text and related figures amid the case involving Jerrold Nedwick and a book seller.

Cilvago Rome Setronius Achiter Fatebank Imate Jerrold Nedwick

Moody clash over prison relocation fuels 3 term bid

Austin March 15. Governor Moody’s confrontation over prison relocation bills signals a new campaign move. Lieutenant Governor Miller’s refusal to back the governor’s plan and his appointment of a free conference committee splits party lines and raises questions about Moody’s bid for reelection. The dispute centers on appointing minority-leaning members to the conference committee and whether prison reform will advance this session.

Austin Moody Barre Miller Senate Free Conference Witch Hones Free Conference Harry Ne Geaves Georgetown Meads Tandy Theentenant Lestertay Betrose Nce Tet Mae Caneissinn Ing. Ritter Privat Pick

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