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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1930
Page
2
The new German liner Europa, sister to the Bremen record holder, may eclipse its Atlantic crossing time. On its maiden voyage from Cherbourg, the Europa cruises at 28.5 knots with turbines running smoothly, no special effort required to push the ship.
Report cites the Europa and sister Bretgu racing to a New York mark with Commodore Jolutson announcing no special effort to push the European vessel beyond 25.5 knots, as 34 hovercraft-like hovers operated during trials.
A new booklet depicting the Winter Garden area and a second pictorial about the Miami Parisi Linkroad project is distributed Monday. District passenger agent Tarr gene A. Farr says the booklet is the first of its kind and in high demand.
The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce publicity committee will meet Wednesday at the St. Anthony to discuss arrangements for entertaining attendees at the Texas Trades Owners Association convention to be held here. Carrington, publicity director, will present notes.
Irish born Michael Farmer described as wealthy will marry the star in a ceremony planned after a week in New York. Reports from a hotel announcement note Mixy Miller and dancer Grifton Webb present, with wedding photos to follow in a magical comedy appearance.
Queen a famed circus elephant dies before debut at the Coliseum in New York. The veteran pachyderm suffers a broken heel and collapses on stage, ending a celebrated career of 13 years amid praise from handlers and crowds. Her longtime companion Albert is noted in reports.
Public lectures announced for March with free admission. A study group will discuss American makeup and Tarison themes, meeting on Wednesdays through the month. March dates and locations to be announced.
Marilyn Miller formerly married to Tack Pickford announces engagement to Michael Farmer, a Dublin businessman described as wealthy. The notice highlights Miller and Farmer as the primary individuals and notes Dublin as the location associated with the fiancé.
An autoist expresses gratitude to a police officer after a traffic arrest. The account references streets, a tavern, and a city officer in charge, with further mentions of individuals and a park manager. The fragmentary text shows names and roles amid unclear context and partial dialogue.
March 31 report notes $250,000 already allocated for canal work and urges further appropriation to support the war department. Officials warn that without more money, key projects and protective measures along the canal could falter as strategic needs rise.
In Fort Worth Texas on March 24 the state prison board refused admission of four Tarrant County prisoners due to overcrowding. Sheriff J W Wright delivered the men to the penitentiary and they returned to their cells as authorities said no more prisoners would be accepted until space is relieved. Judge Hosey will not press the case until the court summer sessions. The board’s stance followed Wright’s, with the prison overcrowding cited as the reason for nonadmission.
The San Antonio Advertising Club schedules Radio Day at KTSA noon meeting. Members will view the station from the studio at the Maen hotel. Clare Anial will speak on Radio Advertising and its duties. BE McDonald will chair the event with entertainment provided.
Sleuths were assigned to the automobile squad by Detective Captain Aubrey to focus Monday on recovering stolen cars and tracing car thieves, with orders to keep a tight watch on garages and parking lots.
Awind Camp Usunda British East Africa reports a charging elephant near the Prince of Wales was shot within about 20 yards by hunters. The prince filmed the incident from close range as the elephant collapsed. The party left for Belgian Congo, while the prince continued safari planning and filming future wildlife subjects.
The council approved numerous allocations including 22100 for tolls 935.72 to merchants 225 for curb work at fire station 14 300 to Goggin Brothers Music for the Negro Brooch Library and Community Center 962.71 to Uvalde Rock Asphalt 260 for sewer connections 64.45 for property widening West Travis 302 for cement for the air department and 10372.30 for North Alamo street extension from Anpler to Broadway The Colglaxter Holt contract for Carolina arrest from Teese to Cherry streets was canceled due to failure of property transfer.
City council accepted the Prospect HW library branch project and an electrical contract worth about 50 000 pounds. Alterman Cule Electric Company also had its contract approved. The decision was announced in Linz Classification and Light Classified.
A Texas boy, son of Mr and Mrs Geronimo Castillo of Thelma, died after kerosene ingestion. He arrived at Robert B Green hospital in the evening but died about 20 minutes after arrival. The incident occurred Monday amid a report of attempted mercy in a car voyage.
A new polo field at Harrison polo grounds on East Houston Street was completed at a cost of 60090 dollars. The top photo features Tom Mather of the Detroit Freebooters taking a spill in the first game. A lower photo shows Capt. L K Coulter of Fort Sam and Mather in action at Baltimore.
Cranky patrons and a thief set off early Monday after a diner at 522 Broadway left with $40 from a cash register. The owner Pete Cassius alerted police when the cafe was found entered.
Police seized a slot machine during a raid at 104 South Santa Monica Avenue, involving Chief of Pollcated Kiting Mone and officers Defees dives 8, Be Cunty and A F Dresch. The action followed a police investigation at the New York cale location.
Defense attorney Masned Gonzales filed an amended motion in Ninety-fourth District Court ten days after Gaspar Tellez’s murder conviction of Tulalio Oroscy. The filing argues Tellez is insane and has been under eight weeks of observation at San Antonio State Hospital. Judge McCrory noted a likely report from Dr. Johnson this week.
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