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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1930

Page

3

Davis in Senate Races Mellon for Grundy

Washington D C March 18 The focus on presidential contenders shifts to Pennsylvania as Davis and Mellonehansen contemplate cabinet roles during senate primary battles. Davis refuses to resign while pursuing a nomination, citing precedent set by Hoover remaining in commerce during his campaign. The cabinet remains divided with St Grundy also cited in discussions.

Washington, D. C Wonter Pennsylvania Clufer Holyer Later Davis Secretary of the Treasury Mellonehansen Bik Joseph St. Grundy Ccabinet Hoover Presidentia

Eight of Pete jurors sworn in for McKenzie case

Ninety four district court swore in eight jurors on Tuesday for the Pete McKenzie murder case. Judge McCrory ordered deputies to bring in more jurors as needed. Needing to fill a panel, attorneys struck and qualified jurors amid questioning and a record of disqualifications. A writ of error coram nobis motion was filed by Glen L. Traper and G. Bord seeking to overturn the 1927 murder verdict on grounds of insanity.

Strand Unity John Mr Pete") Afekenzie Ninety-fourth District Thesday W. W MaCrory William Magruder West Magnolia Avenue San Antonio Public Service Companys A. C. Baldt I Ney Baird San Antonio Public Service Company Albert Bolton Scott John Adams Drake Nourt Ice Tudge McCrory Simmons Ihrar Adsan B. F. Laden Sedge McCrone Sitomons Tefense OW. Coleman Concepcion Road F.C. Raeber Glen L. Traper W W. McCrory G. Bord Dallas Clarence Darrow Chicago McKenzie Law Street J. Matthews Ninety-fourth District Court Birs Fr. P. Butler McCrory Cannty Statthews Une G. A. Blackwood Mekengiemak Shert Cays

Jury Picks at Trial of Broadway Mae Wert

In New York on March 18, jurors were selected for the trial of Broadway Mae Wert and 57 co defendants for indecent performance charges. Six jurors won front row seats today, including Joseph Monheimer as juror five and Victor Yeunger as juror ix, with four jurors chosen yesterday. Wert, known as the author of Pleasure Man, had appeared in Diamond Lil Bowery revues, and one juror noted no criticism of her performance. Wert wore a midnight black costume with a clone-fitting black jet through which her hair appeared.

New York Mae Wert Joseph Monheimer Victor Younger Young Garden Bowery

Traveling Man Sees Better South Conditions Amid Outlook

Nashville veteran traveler says conditions in the South and Southwest have improved, predicting increased activity across industry and commerce by spring and a return to normal prosperity by mid-summer. He cites improved markets for candy and novelty houses and notes ongoing real estate and investment interest amid regional recovery.

Theouth Ransom Antonio Perre

Divorces Granted in Multiple Cases

Divorce petitions granted in several filings include cases naming respondents Delly B Grav ham Friel Eckenroth Alma Ecken rold Alice D Cooningham and James Couningham, with parties listed across Virginia districts. The notices outline lawful separation outcomes for spousal disputes and related arrangements.

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cabinet meeting sparks playful misreads and rival banter

At today’s cabinet gathering, tense rivals from Pennsylvania were joked about as opposite ends of a long cabinet, with Meyers and Mellon leading the chatter. The scene featured lively exchanges, hinting at ongoing political friction and strategic maneuvering within the group.

Capitol Pennsylvania Thasian Mellon Davie Sonalne

New Hobrecht Trial Denied By Judge McCrory

The motion for a new trial in the Hobrecht murder case was denied in the Ninety-fourth District Court. Judge McCrory set bond at 35000, the same as before, while defense attorney J Franklin Spears appealed. Spears claimed jurors tainted by lot, but later found not the case, with none of the jurors subpoenaed as witnesses.

Anbrecht Thesday Toon Fourth District Court Wow. McCrory J. Franklin Spears McCrory Jearet Hobrecht Dharze Charles Stevens Prohibition Spears

Missouri Pacific control dispute sparks railroad finance interest

New York March 15 INS says the Van Sweringen brothers may retain control unless RTC acts to divest. Williams, Missouri Pacific chairman, holds sufficient stock and cumulative voting power to keep his seat on the board. The dispute centers on the management of the acquired property and who will direct the railroad's affairs.

New ‘York van ‘Sweringen Missouri Pavific RTC Williams The Missouri Pacific Toa van Sworingans

New Sweetwater Station Planned in Texas

In Sweetwater Texas on March 18 J J Lancaster president of the Texas & Pacific discussed plans for a new passenger station and city building improvements. The program would require about $150000 in expenditure.

Sweetwater Texas J. J. Lancaster The Texas & Paroar City Commission

Hoover Plans to Resume Weekend Fishing Jaunts

Washington March 18. President Hoover plans a first spring weekend trip to the Rapidan and Blue Ridge mountains with a small party. Trout season opens April 1, so the initial outing will skip fishing but allow inspection of a recently built mountain school for local youths. The following weekend the party will fish, aided by trout from White House secretary Lawrence Richey’s reserve at Catoctin Mountain.

Washington D. C UMSI Provident Hoover Rapidanrivee Blue Lidge Mountains Hover de Luxe Tc Ant & Amall Group of Lawrence Richey White House Catoctin Tusnace

US Gets Deeds to Canal Right of Way

War department disclosed deed documents for the Port Arthur Galveston intra coastal canal right of way. Major General Brown, chief of engineers, forwarded them to the judge advocate general for validity checks before sending the case to Secretary Hurles for final action.

Wash Navi UG Marchai War Department Port Arthur-Galviston Brown Arm Juize Advocate General Pitts Deca Hurles

Katy Head Sees Improvement in Texas Business

Texas optimism rises as business conditions improve across the state within 30 days. H. H. McGee is named vice president and general manager of the M. K. and L railroad in Texas after conferring with Walter Wale hall in San Antonio. Money is easier to obtain.

Texas Katy H. H. McGee Manazer M. Kk Teras Meine Walter Walehall Sam Anetonio

Woman Killer Trial Hears Impulse Defense Plan

EWCASILE PA March 18 The defense in the Trene Schroeder trial to kill Corporal Brady Taul argues irresistible impulse but the court sustains an objection forcing revision of the plan. Schroeder admits being at the scene last December 24 but denies firing the shot. NOMINEECONFIRMED WASHINGTON DC March 18 Arthur Arnold confirmed as first attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia.

Ewcasile Trene ‘Nebroeder Brady Taul Wendarrelly Washingdon D.C Morea Arthur Arnold West Virginia

Dress Correctly for Success in 1900s Style Campaign

A fashion admonition from San Antonio shops urges men to invest in a proper wardrobe. It links dress to business success, recommending black silk or white pique waistcoats, plain or patterned cravats, patent leather oxfords, and dafece or cards evenings.

Matching collars with colored shirts guidance

A reader asks if a soft white collar can be worn with a colored shirt. The answer advises that the combination can work if colors match and that starched shirts require starched collars.

J.B. C. Ang

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