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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1930
Page
4
New York March 24 The Allegheny Steel Corporation of Pittsburgh votes an extra 25 cent quarterly dividend on its common stock, in addition to the regular 15 cent monthly dividend. Both payments are payable April 19 to stockholders of record March 31. An advertisement section follows.
A reader reports a dramatic cure after using Adlerika for gas on the stomach. The anecdote claims rapid relief within ten minutes and emphasizes Adlerika acting on both upper and lower bowels, improving overall constitution within two hours.
An arc of reminiscences traces friendships and city ties from old San Antonio transit and ranching eras. Mentions Judge Adelard visiting Chicago, Dan OLeary, Rockefeller anecdotes, and the influx of Mohair sales in Texas. Trails the Strawberries festival and April civic events loom, with rich cross reflections on local history and notable figures.
A lengthy list shows numerous individuals fined in corporation court for traffic violations, with amounts generally five dollars or less. Additional fines cover offenses such as disturbing the race and abusive language, featuring names like Pete Garcia and John Walker among others.
John Newman resigned as secretary of the Wisconsin Mealp Estate board amid land purchases in the lower Rio Grande valley. He travels from San Antonio to Austin to meet Governor Moody to lobby against a Wisconsin ban on Texas land salesmen, with Wisconsin Manufacturers' Association representatives joining later in San Antonio. The visit aims to ease the ban and salvage Wisconsin-Texas trade.
San Antonio will host the 1931 convention of the American Association of Territorial Geologists. Nat Goldsmith, convention committee chair, says the gathering will boost interest among major oil operators and highlight the San Antonio oil field. The local chamber committee includes C W OW Tuttle D H Semmes and GW Raw.
Four choir girls, long confined to the lofts, will leap from a high point at St James Methodist Church to raise funds for cerebral treatment facilities in an effort to unite the community. The stunt, part of a charity aerial show, aims to gather support and donations for medical relief.
Fire sweeps Hoboken wharves causing extensive damage to piers and vessels. Blaze disrupts traffic along the riverfront as flames threaten docks and nearby wooden structures. Officials report multiple minutes of intense heat with heroic efforts by firefighters. No precise casualty count given in the fragment, but the scene describes widespread destruction and panic among workers and residents.
West Texas Glo plans a March meeting in Stafford as part of the Texas Chamber of Commerce events. The program includes addresses by well known speakers, business sessions in the morning, and entertainment and parades in the afternoon plus membership drives.
The body of Carl How Kielgon, a veteran who died in Arctic service while aiding the icebound ship Nauk, heads for Halton North Dakota after a vivid funeral in Seattle. Lars Borland was buried here, and a funeral card and escort accompanied the journey, including his father and a banker from Hatton.
VAREDO Texas March 24 Sheriff A J Condren said he expects to have information within a few days about the disappearance of J S Crass a wealthy Corpus Christi businessman. He is in communication with a man who may furnish the information. The inquiry has covered Texas and Mexico.
Beverly Ules reports from March 2 as delegates rushed between stations and the House of Commons. A French premier replacement dominates the scene while cables relay Hoover and Uirtes voices. The day closes with a dinner and a focus on budget measures and political maneuvering.
Washington reports the Norris covalation bill to fund a $190,000 Shoal operation plant aims for quick Senate passage. Sponsors expect approval on initial vote as tariff reform measures proceed.
Havana officials announced a 100 percent wage cut starting April 1 for about 2,400 workers including laborers and conductors who joined the Thursday 24 hour general strike. The measure is in retaliation for the strike seen as a union move against the government.
A gas stove explosion at the Take Worth camp injured a woman and her husband, Huh Diggs, who sustained painful burns while extinguishing the flames. The blast and ensuing fire destroyed the Diggs camp, leaving it burned to the ground.
Ad promotes Palm Globules as a cure for nocturnal urinary issues and frequent urges. Claims quick results and personal testimonials. Includes a mail order offer for a $1.00 box with 30 globules and requests 10 percent for postage and handling. Address provided in Battle Creek Michigan for order processing.
A muddled financial note from Washington cites Secretary Mellon and Treasury hints about pensions linked to WCTI. The article mentions opposition from Joe Wall and George Cart, with approval by a committee and possible inclusion in the upcoming budget, awaiting House action.
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