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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1930
Page
1
Los Angeles dispatch reports the Federal Reserve chief urges decisive action to spur prosperity, while criticism of financial excess surfaces. amid court corruption cases, public outrage over graft and a bungled district attorney figure echoes in a city tangled by crime and scandal.
Washington March 22 Edward L Doheny was acquitted by jury on bribery charges tied to government leases in the Ely Hills naval oil reserve case The jury deliberated eight court days as defense and prosecution argued the validity of testimonies and the judge cautioned on witness credibility
A photo features Hubert Van Treese, 20, recently injured in an automobile accident. he has been blind since boyhood and endured many mishaps. Grace Nelson, long a friend of the family, appears with him in the picture.
A Georgia girl named Margaret Black faced a charge after writing two bad checks totaling 310 to James T. Dale in Atlanta. Dale cashed the checks, leading to her arrest. In court yesterday Judge Frickson dismissed the charge after Bonded ten dollar collection costs were settled.
Thomas Ony Thacher of New York was confirmed as solicitor general today by the Senate, in a ceremony affecting the administration’s legal affairs. Charles Ryans Mughes Jr. attended the confirmation in Washington.
Courtroom scenes fatigue as defense attorney West argues Pete McKenzie remains sane while a dramatic near-fight erupts among lawyers Blanton and Ladon. Prosecution wraps with rebuttal witnesses Garoni and Hays describing Pete’s behavior and rational talk during confinement.
March 22 report from Evanston describes Honey Woodruff, the new policeman touted as a pickpocket expert. After a dull day he filed a report claiming “articles picked one pistol,” prompting Sergeant Kennedy to question where the gun was and Woodruff to note the missing pistol.
New York reports Horace D. Taft brother of the late chief justice denounces faddism in education. Speaking at a public house he criticizes new education on every bush urging a return to the old scholastic method with Latin Greek and mathematics.
El Paso Texas and Nogales Ariz report Mate Gorton Ohie Brintow heads toward Tepic Nayarit to reach Mazatlan in hopes of pressuring for the release of his father J F B Bristow 60 who is being held captive nearby in Tepic.
New Orleans reports steady cotton opening with bids for May and July options. The March 1 bid lists Tanne Vie Kid at 1,260 and October at 15.420, while December stands at 15.08 as traders gauge early market sentiment.
A Brackenridge youth, Hubert Vard Mreese, 20, endures a lifelike string of injuries and illnesses from December 1929. Born to a supportive family he faces blindness, a broken arm, and a serious waterm motor accident while remaining hopeful. He teaches resilience through Braille study at the Austin Blind Institute and daily visits from Bliss Nelson and his mother.
Capone, after release from a Philadelphia prison, faced a barrage of police, state’s attorney, and federal officials who warned Chicago is not a safe home for him. He traveled incognito, tried to avoid arrest, and stayed at Crum’s home before planning to confront the press. Authorities pledged to arrest him on sight if he appeared downtown.
Weather bureau forecasts fair conditions and sunshine for Saturday night through Sunday with rising temperatures. Expect low around 36 degrees and light to moderate winds turning southerly Sunday. A frosty spell is possible in the extreme east, with warmer notes for Saturday night and Sunday.
CHICAGO March 22 Ole Johns faced a $50 fine after asserting he beat his horse to cope with urban traffic. Judge Oberhardt criticized his delivery business attitude and location in the city.
Fontenay le Comte France Mexel 22 reports a high school to be named after Francois Viete the father of modern algebra. Viete 1040 to LONA served as privy councillor for Henry I and deciphered enemies codes for his king.
The report notes a warmup across areas with Friday and Saturday night temperatures near 55 degrees. Light winds shift from north to south later Sunday, bringing milder conditions to the northeast and southeast. Interior regions see a cool to mild Saturday night with improving conditions into Monday.
In a Waco trial the district attorney says devin al all charges against Senators Brookhart and McBellar were swept aside. He accuses them of partisan politics while defending Hartman who rejects any record of wrongdoing. Protestant and civic groups condemn noncompliant officials and urge loyalty to national prohibition laws.
A jumble of want ad notices offering employment and various small services. The listing mentions pay terms, down payments, monthly balances, and the promise of room or other benefits. It includes promotions for barber shops, salons, and a variety of personal offers with vague durations and conditions.
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