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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1930
Page
5
Washington reports income tax receipts to March 18 totaling 70.05 million dollars, with monthly totals boosted by overtime collections after March 16. Officials say first quarter aims near six hundred million dollars may be realized, despite a dip versus March 10, 1921 totals.
Informal talks within the All-India National Congress Committee show plans for a national civil disobedience against the salt tax on April 6. The move coincides with Mahatma Gandhi's anticipated campaign opening in Jalalpur. A formal proposal is expected to be presented to the committee later today.
New York mourns Michel J. Smuley a New York food figure and longtime king of meals. He died suddenly at his West Science Street residence after a cerebral hemorrhage at age 63. He headed a renowned six brother family linked to city cuisine. The Real Estate Exchanges list classified opportunities to profit.
A San Antonio mother credits California Fig Syrup with her four year old boy Jackie Tom staying healthy and rising quickly from upset stomachs. She touts the product as a gentle prompt cleanse that aids bowels and strengthens the stomach, calling it a safe, pure vegetable remedy trusted by doctors.
Fort Worth March 21 Citizens of Tosan and the United States were urged to rally to prohibition at the Texas Anti-Saloon League annual closing session. The league adopted a resolution telegraphing President Hoover praising his fidelity to the Constitution and nationwide enforcement. The Association Against the Prohibition Amendment was accused of invading Congress to repeal the Eighteenth Amendment.
The body of William M. Webb, 35, of Luling Texas who died at a San Antonio hospital Thursday night was sent home to Luling Friday morning for burial Friday afternoon Webb was a lifelong resident of Luling He is survived by his widow Mrs Mallie Webb a son William M Webb Jr his mother Mrs Fannie Webb two sisters Mrs JT Brown and Miss Annie Webb and two brothers Ernest and James Webb
Amarile o Texas March 21 two rewards of 100 dollars each are offered for the capture of Jack Green and Hardboiled Smith who escaped from Potter county jail yesterday. Guards report the men slithered through two jackets of steel a quarter of an inch thick enabling a door combination. A third prisoner held on a murder charge remains in the cell.
Police in Mexico City arrested 10 Communist demonstrators in the downtown area. Among those detained are two men previously released after weeks of inquiry into the February 5 alleged attempt on President Pascual Ortiz Rubio. Officers confiscated banners calling for resumption of relations with Soviet Russia and a war on Yankee imperialism.
In Peiping on March 21, reports say threats of civil war in China have risen to a level that prompted Chang Hsueh Liang, governor of Manchuria, to appeal for peace. He sent a message to President Chiang Kai Shek and Yen Lishi Shan, governor of Shansi, urging mediation to halt hostilities and restore order.
A American aviator Capt. St. I. Polk sues Mexican General Frapeisea Manon in Mexico City seeking 200 dollars for alleged unpaid services during the Isadora revolt near the Brenbar coast. The filing dates from March 21.
West Side police report a Chicago coal dealer, Cleon Ray, murdered last night with extortion blamed. Authorities say Trexceli suspected of victimising the man, and detectives are pursuing leads tied to extortion schemes.
Gils and boys of Brackenridge high school glee club host their annual song frolic Friday at Thomas Nelson Page junior school starting 7 30 pm The Purple Jackets sponsor to raise funds to send contestants to Kelton music meet at Taylor college Kelton Solo numbers include The Glue Club Song Among the Willows My Over Day a Weavers and Been Diver The quartet will sing Been Diver A Brown Bird Singing Other acts include vaudeville sketches solo by Merry Brener a dance by Lucile Cavanaugh and a surprise number by Hebe Bob Harris The program ends with vocal duet by Anthony Wirth and George Robinovich Ming Maurine Johnson sponsor in charge.
MARSHALL Texas March 21 More than two hundred persons tonight escaped Marshall’s only theater as a blaze, caused by an explosion in the projection room, swept through the building. A few were slightly injured and damage was heavy though unspecified in amount. This follows another large theater fire earlier in the month.
Mr. Burnet, 28, sought by Coleman authorities to answer charges of automobile theft breaking jail and assault murder, was held today in jail awaiting arrival of officers from Coleman. He was captured and disarmed yesterday by deputies after a woman led them to him in this place. he surrendered without resistance.
HALALAN March 21 Mrs. W H Boles former assistant post mistress at Waukegan Texas faced postponement of sentence for five years after Federal Judge J C Hutcheson ordered her to repay the $4937 shortage. Indicted on four counts two for embezzlement of government funds and two for false entries on official records Mrs Holes pleaded guilty.
Fort Worth today reports the Fort Worth convention of the Independent Telephone Association meeting in the city. Items and directors were reelected and a new third tier president was chosen, with G. A. Shock of Sherman appointed to the post.
The widow of Gilmore, chairman of the railroad commission, is reported dead in Austin. The body will be taken to West Point for burial, with services expected in the afternoon near the sea of ME. The report notes sudden illness and confirms the death of Mrs Lena Mekihmore.
In Louisville a surge of cases reaches a quarter thousand as health officials warn of rising pressure. The report notes increased testing and calls for continued caution among residents and workers amid ongoing public health efforts.
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