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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1930
Page
2
March 19 report from Chicago states Charles G Dawes denied rumors of a merger between Montgomery Ward and Roebuck and Company. Daniels and Veleerwnt Service are not named with substantiation, while Seutz and Tee are referenced in uncertain terms.
The court will decide if police must obtain search warrants to arrest gangsters. The case centers on whether warrantless arrests are permissible in gang related offenses and how this affects Chicago area law enforcement.
March 10 report notes speculation about a false rumor claiming an incumbent executioner would be fired. The Ossining prison faces a flood of calls and the item appears in the Light Classifieds special edition.
A fragmentary account recalls an explorer returning after eight months in American jungles seeking Colonel’s traces. The text shifts to a marketing pitch for Nujol, praising its health benefits, internal cleansing, and energy boost with testimonials, urging readers to buy at local drug stores.
R B Creager asserts attacks from Brookhart and McKellar on Roy Campbell collector of customs and John Hartman U S district attorney are radical. He backs the officials, claims their records are clean and predicts vindication after impartial review, while noting Democratic support for Campbell and Hartman. Creager spoke in San Antonio after traveling from Washington.
Two officers and a civilian participant completed a parachute jump at Brooksfield on Wednesday, the first since a fatal incident last February. Lieut. F L Hingler and Pvt D M Ranway along with Sgt Sean Waldegop performed the jump after a four month training period following the tragedy.
Read the offerings on clarification 12 about poultry farming. The piece notes interest in poultry for profit and prize events, mentioning San Antonio and surrounding areas.
French actress Maren Panis faces charges after claiming her husband threatened self destruction if she left the stage. Testimony describes tense scenes at their marriage as legal action unfolds. Her defense seeks to prove coercion and protect her career amid public scrutiny.
A historical note describes Gandhi Party movements with mentions of leaders, a collage scene, travel by river, and a later crossing toward Jalaturs. The account references opposition by British officials and a march through Canpar and Kanhapar toward a boundary, highlighting ongoing nationalist activity.
A garbled obituary-like report discusses Mexican churchmen visiting in 8 A and a campaign to raise 825000 for a relief fund. Cael I Newton leads a committee while VMGA notes and notes of 320000 raised from ligures outline the drive. Campaign director T Mogae coordinates relief efforts with several notes about pledges and remaining tasks.
A Mexican American Automobile Association party of 10 returned from Acapulco to San Antonio after a 450 mile run covering eight Mexican states. The group, led by Rodrigues and including Newton T. Johnson and Milton X. Peralta, was hosted at the St Anthony hotel lunch and endorsed plans to resume the Pan American Highway trip to Washington, D.C. in September.
In Bexar county the 3 herd of dairy cattle will be offered to dairymen March 31 after tuberculin blood tests. Owned by the Barcade farm on Fredericksburg road, the herd marks a first in the local dairy industry as tests precede sale. County farm agent Mally notes milk law requires testing before sale.
William H. Furlong of the local chamber of commerce has been named colaborador honorario of the United National Road Congress of Mexico to be held in Mexico City April 20 to 27. President DuBois of the national roads committee wired the appointment and invitation. Furlong will plan a motorcade from Washington to Acapulco to begin in September.
Colonel Millard R. Waite, 73, retired, of 471 Cleveland Court Alpino elghix, was recovering Wednesday from slight injuries after being struck by a car at Travis and Navarre in Cheslay. The driver, a woman, and the vehicle’s details were not obtained. Waite received treatment at home for pains and bruises. Veet furniture advertisement appears next in the classified section.
Daytona Beach reports that British automobile racer Kern Don announced an official attempt to better the world speed record of 201 miles per hour this afternoon weather permitting.
Masch 11 report states author Miguel de Unumuus was attacked by a dog in Zamora. He sustained injuries including a deep wound to the head and a broken right arm. Local authorities reported the incident occurred near the_public square as bystanders helped.
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