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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1930
Page
3
Austin march 17 a tentative deal on prison returns and end rehabilitation bills was reported during a tense conference. lawmakers planned further delay as committees prepared to agree on the two remaining proposals from the house minority and Senator C Smart of Wellington.
Police seek assistance to locate three missing individuals in separate cases. Memlay D B Christian, 414 Story Street, reports his daughter Ellen missing from home. Vincenty Martinez of Tampico Street asks help locating his 17 year old daughter Bila Martinez. Noah Bostach, a 15 year old newsboy of 618 North Alamo Street, is also reported missing.
An old advertisement promotes Phillipy's Milk of Magnesia as a universal remedy for indigestion and stomach upset. It claims fast relief, neutralizes acids, and urges readers to choose the genuine product prescribed by pharmacists.
Rain in Southwest Texas boosts pastures and planting prospects across the Winter Garden and Rio Grande Valley districts. A half inch fell in several areas aiding early spring vegetables and soil moisture. Cattle pastures improve as Gulf coast counties seek more rain and farm lands are poised to prosper from the recent rainfall.
Moupard appointed trustee of Latna Industries property by Referee H M Aubrey after a creditors meeting. Coppard received two votes to control the flour mill, with Bore Mey securing sixteen. Coppard ordered to bond and operate the mill for creditors and report every 20 days. bankruptcy declared February 12.
William Caster of Gillespie county is held in Heraz county Jail on a $1000 bond for destruction of a mail box. He was arraigned before U S Commissioner Paul A Lockhart on a charge of destroying a mailege by ramming cars along the Fredericksburg Berrevil route.
The city approves a property purchase along North Alabama Street near the railroad extension. The project funds a street widening and new drainage, benefiting nearby residents and businesses along the corridor.
The mayor announces Robbie Case may be placed on the board, while Mary Kang and other officials face potential status changes. Citizens await further word as the city plans a Monday meeting to decide on the lineup and the governance of health and welfare officers.
A commission adjourned on Monday in Chaya, Wyoming, following Titus's funeral. The ceremony honored the late official Titus, described as a brother to the commission. Faithful attendance marked the farewell as the group paused work to observe the service.
Cold March 17 in Colorado games featuring Mrs. Conway who held thirteen hearts but failed to bid. Dealer Anna Fleming saw twelve clubs and one spade. Other players with strong suits included Mrs. FE Borden with twelve diamonds, Mrs. Tr an’s partner with thirteen spades, and Mrs. M V Byans with a grand slam mood amid the odd scoring scene.
Report from a San Antonio State hospital session where Pete refused to greet doctors and answered few questions. He was asked about guns seized during confinement and claimed a written state event was not authored by him. The case centers on proving his sanity for a 1927 street killing, with multiple doctors as key witnesses and defense counsel planning further testimony.
United States Attorney Charles E. Tuttle announced that a professional incendiary admitted crime for a fee of 82,000, guaranteeing the complete destruction of stores. The confession, by Joseph Eisenstein, aims to support indictments for arson and insurance fraud before a federal grand jury.
A garbled transcription describes a UK report on the Texas border, mentioning surveyed lines and a boundary marker. It references Samuel H and a boundary between states, with uncertain details about land acreage and location.
The report from Washington dated March 17 notes proposals urging nations to provide funds for the ambitious inter national conference on global justice to be held this month. Delegates from the United States and other states prepare for talks amid expected financial demands.
Washington March 17 the trial before the Federal Trade Commission moves toward a final hearing in a suit against the Aluminum Company of America. The case centers on alleged price fixing and monopolistic practices impacting competition in the metals industry. The April 1 date marks the scheduled session for pivotal arguments.
Mrs Carrie Estells Doheny testified in her husband Edward L Doheny's bribery trial about a $100000 loan to Albert B Fail. She described tearing a promissory note with Falls signature from the loan, its safe storage, and its later discovery after Doheny testified before a state oil committee.
Plans announce one of Texas largest irrigation efforts along the Rio Grande near Eagle Pass. The $6,500,000 scheme includes gravity irrigation to extend over 10,000 acres and power line expansion by Central Light and Power. J Hoy Murray of San Antonio reports machinery arriving and crews ready, with Trinity Forms and Taft Moore contractors to begin ironwork and employ hundreds.
A group of delegates from the San Antonio Junior Chamber of Commerce left Monday for Corpus Christi to attend a banquet honoring Werbert McCulla president of the national organization. Attending from San Antonio were Fred Huffmeier Jack Bradberry J H Haile Wilven Sorthwell F T McNamara William Northwar Fred Walters and others.
All lead Catholics urged participation in a designated day of prayer on Wednesday for relief of a religious upheaval in Ki. Archbishop Drusanerty announced from Manila that the event called for collective prayers by Catholics to aid persecuted Christians.
A legislative panel in Austin orders an official inquiry into University of Trans operations and finances. Five members appoint Lena Moore as auditor to investigate university funds, integrity of assets, and related procurement practices amid managerial disputes and safety concerns.
An elderly Muskogee resident died Monday morning after collapsing in a walking area adjacent to a chair. Louis Molle was reportedly found unresponsive and later pronounced dead. Police and medical personnel attended the scene, with details and cause pending an official autopsy.
W G Higgins of the Lyric League reports the Chicago Civic Opera will return to Los Angeles next spring with productions including Verdi operas and Puccini works. San Antonio is a key southern supporter. Houston and other cities faced deficits. The league may cut cheap seats to boost attendance while preserving higher prices, and blocks of seats at lower prices are debated.
President William T Cosgrave of the Irish Free State sent a Saint Patrick's Day message to Irish in America via International News Service.
William H. Cosgrave Dulmlin reports from March 7 that Ireland's spirit of work and Christian civilization is lifting all citizens toward higher prosperity. He notes the flag over the nunciature and proximity to the U S legation as symbols of freedom, calls for cooperation and goodwill, and cites visible improvements in maternal trade as signs of rising prosperity.
An old ad copy touts CaKing Grove Thereess Crow Tonic as a remedy for winter fatigue and poor appetite. It claims rich red blood and improved vigor after a few days, urging readers to observe beneficial effects and feel more energetic.
Maj C T Tinker and Fleet Lieutenant J A Mollison toured multiple training sites from Kelly Field to Pensacola observing aviation methods. They planned to continue to Maxwell Field Fort Benning Langley Field and more to assess training standards across camps.
Daniel G Muedos of Nogalitos Street and Joe Perez of Colima Street were set upon by zoro bandits in the 700 block of South Tacedo. Both were treated and released after minor injuries and small sums stolen. Police report details unclear.
The city commission approved the Great Bend cutoff as flood prevention and allocated 25000 in final retirement costs, plus 105.01 for contractor Buck Moore extras. Other allocations include 339 for golf course payroll, 150 interest, 15.53 architect fees for Robert B. Green Memorial repairs, 8218.4 bills for meterinois, 8007 to Travis Blec he for Carna lle library airing, 4000.54 paving on Maenn street, 308 for Togsereil fark extras, 34184 pavement on Augusta street, 8040.64 widening Josephine street, 355442 tires for street maintenance, 610 for city map prints, 3453.3 Convent street gas, 885.33 Fawley and Freese February tre for sewer plant construction, 117.36 Bart Moore for sidewalk under Grayson street, and 1203 extras on fire apparatus.
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