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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1930
Page
1
A fragmentary 1920s style feature notes Mormonism turning 100 with celebrations in Halbok City and abroad including Mexico, Australia, Hawaii and the South Seas. It references plural marriage ban repeal, church growth, and a broad compare of religions, with speculative musings on salvation and Beethoven.
Weatherman J H Jarber predicts Tuesday west and Wednesday with a strong northerly front Monday fading. Expect around 55 degrees with plenty of sun in Granty and White Box tilt closing spring form. Tuesday night low near 48 with light northerly winds. East Vrzay frost possible. West Texas to see mild close weather and rising temps.
Grand jury reports 35 true bills before Judge W A Anderson in the Thirty-seventh District Court. One count links to the infant death revealed five weeks earlier when W imby’s body was found in a trash can. Budd y, Hoard, Louis Goss, Grace Frederick, and Ethel Shumaker are charged with murder in the connection. The grand jury has not finished its probe.
A fragmentary report notes winter weather returning to northeastern Oklahoma with wind and sharp temperature drops. Snow fell briefly in parts near Tilsy and Zon, with heavier flurries reported near Obiakor and Cle as chilly conditions persist.
The La Follette bill advances in Washington to appropriate $900,000 for government confirmation of a forest product project. The funds would be donated to the University of Wisconsin for use by Manson, who is presented today by the Senate.
Italy moves ahead in Jugoslav trade as tensions rise over regional influence. Ambiguous figures reference political rivals and shifting alliances with Austria and Beanania noted in unclear terms.
John J. Newman, ousted secretary, condemns Wisconsin board for blocking Rio Grande Valley sales to Texans. Governor Moody says Wisconsin can build a wall around its borders but Texas will not abandon its instate opportunities. Newman proposes a Texas Wisconsin real estate board to license operators and ease the dispute. A publicity director would broadcast tax messages to attract buyers and counter Wisconsin’s actions. Continued on Page 8.
Detroit report states Pe Wolt B Lakritz granted a divorce from Lenny Lakritz amid cruelty charges. The court awarded Lakritz $3.50 weekly alimony and ordered Lenny to cover dental costs up to $100, reversing prior terms and allowing him to retain property acquired.
Mayor Chambern signaled a probable library tax increase to support a $125,090 budget, up from $47,050, to fund five branches and renovations. A city charter allows special taxes if library board approves, with funds possibly drawn from the public welfare fund. Library board members ill on Tuesday included Nat Washer and Dr Brederck.
Senator Borah of Idaho challenged Senator Legge of Washington in a Senate exchange today. He defended the farm plan and urged addressing the farm situation before advising Congress on legislation.
A determined party seeks publicly available tariff session details next week through a house representative, aiming to obtain open access to the proceedings and related information.
Washington March 23 A district committee heard testimony alleging high school students near the Capitol drank whiskey and bought liquor in a nearby store. Lynn claimed the proposal to provide free car titles for schoolchildren would enable more money for toys whiskey rouge and cigarettes. He cited Eastern High School area as a place selling alcohol and related incidents described by a witness.
Washington March 6 The House wart and ornux committee today approved a bill under which the United States would receive 2TOKOK from Germany to cover the cost of the American army of occupation.
A fragment from a 1930s era report notes a $300,000,000 road bill referred to President Hoover. The snippet mentions interstate aid for highway construction and the federal role, with garbled OCR text obscuring full context and specific names or dates.
Fragmented want ads and listings appear with names and items for sale. Includes partial names and offerings across categories, hinting at jobs, items, and services in a crowded past issue.
News from London reports the six month adjournment idea for the annual naval conference at the forefront. Foreign ministers consider suspending the meeting to allow France and Italy to resolve differences, with reassembly possible before Christmas if a five powers pact seems unlikely. American officials report progress in talks and expect continued diplomacy at the conference headquarters.
US officials and naval envoys at a late March meeting grapple with awkward meals and lingering tensions as talks pivot on strategic alliances. LontoX sources report friction over aid distribution while other parties weigh long term commitments.
An American body was recovered from the River Seine as investigators pursue a dual inquiry into the circumstances. Officials report a complex web of clues linking Parisian authorities, local divers, and foreign diplomats amid the unfolding case.
Elinor Smith appears to have set an altitude record amid scattered references. The garbled text mentions Panett Yoo Marche, Moy Pliner, and Rinieh with possible associations to Wests and Windsha, plus figures like 85 and Mike. The readable items imply a notable aviation or flight achievement involving Smith.
Albert B. Elias vice president was elected president of Southwestern Bell Telephone today by the board of directors. He succeeds K H Dy who had chaired the board for 40 years. No other changes announced. operations remain under A W Stinand and F M Hong.
In San Angelo Texas March 23 J E Bristow was kidnapped by bandits days earlier and later reported unharmed via telegram from Mazatlan Mexico where his wife and son Gonlan Bristow are seeking his release with last message received.
Arthur The Great announces agreement with Chicago White Sox owner Charles A Contlakey to join the club. He will leave tonight for San Antonio, Texas, to report and begin duties with the team.
Kerrville Texas reports frigid day with a record low of 29 degrees as winter chill lingers. Local cleanup crews monitor unusual cold spell impacting outdoor activities and utilities.
The forecast mentions mostly cloudy conditions with warmer temperatures around four degrees higher. Light to moderate winds are expected, with improving conditions along the northern and eastern sections later in the day.
Jurors in the John A. McKenzie murder trial pressed for a published excerpt of Dr. J. Turner’s speech. The Texas State Journal of Medicine quoted Turner on the folly of trusting laymen with insanity judgments. Turner’s remarks questioned opposing medical opinions and the role of public opinion in insanity pleas.
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