01 May 1930
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1930
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text reports on big figures in the economy and war talk, noting a billion dollar figure and a 50 percent bonus, while weaving in disjointed references to submarines, Mussolini, international peace talk, and a chaotic mixture of political and financial speculation. It mentions Barstow gliding records, India, and various unrelated anecdotes, creating a scattered news card.
Forecast notes strong winds and mild temperatures with a low around 68 degrees and a high near 33 degrees. Expect unsettled conditions in western areas with partly cloudy skies and periods of light rain. Winds from the west and southwest with moderate humidity and cool nights ahead.
A scrambled OCR fragment reports a young aviator safe after a surprise arrest by a U.S. officer, with auxiliary notes mentioning General Garcia and a probe into Mrs. M 'Cormick'. A separate line references a worker killed as a derrick fell.
A legislative committee probes Mrs. McCormick's campaign spending led by Sen Nye. Accounts show total expenditures around 24,499.21 with major items including 107,518.30 for organizational activities in counties and 26,036 in printing. Senator Deneent reports 10,180 plus 14,315 later for his campaign. McCormick defends need for closer expense checks and testifies with a volume of itemized accounts. She leaves with Mrs. Alice Roosevelt Longworth.
19 year old Weelfield New Jersey flyer Pronk Goldsborough aborted a transcontinental bid after a night desert landing near El Paso Texas. A wing was damaged and mechanics head to Phoenix for repairs. He will rest today and resume the journey tomorrow tailed by uncertain conditions over the Sierra range.
SUNNINGDALE England May 1 The British women’s golf team assumed a commanding lead over the American squad in a mixed afternoon of singles and foursomes. Four of the first six singles were won by Britain while morning foursomes ended even at two points each. The match stands 1 to 1 with Britain leading 01-4 to 43 by late afternoon.
Oklahoma City reports a gas rig fire that consumed the rig and gear after a flareout, firemen extinguished the blaze, the well head debris collapsed, and the operation halted. The incident echoes the Ned Mary Sudik blowout, which flowed for 21 days recently.
The Neosho River stands at 20 feet above normal with indications of overflow risk subsiding. Chat Creek near Vivifer returns to normal after forcing about 100 families to evacuate. Rainfall has occurred in the region since Saturday, reducing immediate danger.
Washington D C May The House bill authorizing a 1 735 000 construction program for the bureau of fisheries with 2 percent new Ita liane Ince many sinter was reported to the senate today by its commerce committee with an authorization for an additional 20 000 station in Louisiana.
Tevac Sansara reports that C. A. McNeill was convicted by a jury in Tichland Springs for robbing the First State Bank and was sentenced to 25 years of imprisonment.
Gandhi's top aide at Vedaratram was arrested for isolation of the bale act and today sentenced to six months imprisonment and fined 200 Tunis, about 70 dollars. A further three months would be added if the fine is not paid.
Col Charles A Lindbergh homeward bound from the Canal Zone took off at 1:53 this morning for Puerto Cabezas Nicaragua carrying 201 pounds of airmail.
Military police report two Mexicans robbed and slashed Sergeant G. Jonis Treltth Fietch Arllers near the powder waxs story on the Austin road four Fort Sym Houston. The robbers escaped in an old car after the assault in which a knife was used. The sergeant was knocked unconscious and $75 was taken.
The trial of Barkley Gorton, accused bellboy in the Guadalupe Rodrigues case, began with Nat Corrigan for the state and A. Craig for the defense. Seven defense charges including temporary insanity and self defense were adopted. Testimony described Rodrigues reaching for protection as Gorton fired, with witnesses placing the confrontation at close range.
Classified notice fragment listing include sales positions and real estate offers. Mentions a salesman position, a storeroom or trade items, a four room home near Broadans, and an apartment at 612 WW. Various prices given like 40 dollars, 100 cash and 20 monthly, 400 monthly. Includes vague location cues and classification numbers.
A federal complaint accuses General Garcia of conspiring to export arms to Mexico amid the Escobar revolution era. He was seized in Duay Fotimeny, Mexico, on a fugitive warrant from Tuccoa Arizona. Indictments in San Antonio assign him to a 1929 conspiracy with others to arm the rebel army. a court order to extradite Puccan Arizona is anticipated.
Edinstown May 1 The sign of a dragon on black silk backdrop pinned to the dream of Samuel Shong Chinese worker is a principal clue yet to police. In Mexico today authorities investigate the murder of Shong and a Chinese child. Shong’s body was found yesterday buried in an outhouse near his shop. he had been missing since Monday. The body of an unidentified Chinese child was found stuffed in a chimney of the shop.
In Omaha on May 1 a shooting occurred during a session in which Representative Garner of Texas fired a gun. The incident left a member dead and another injured while the chamber applauded, with both parties present. The wounded official was hospitalized as investigators began to review the affair.
Clarksville Missouri report states a youth charged with murder in the death of his mother Georglosd Baker. He faces an examining trial today on accusations stemming from an alleged struggle over control of funds and personal property, following the death near the Averson road.
New York May 1 A certified check for 219 255 representing the treasury penalty paid by Mrs Robert L Dodge president of a cosmetics company for attempting to evade duties on furs women apparel and jewelry carried aboard the liner Ile de France on April 15 and subsequent voyages The former penalty amounting to 213 286 was noted as the largest ever imposed by the treasury department for smuggling activities.
Braubach, charged with robbery by assault with firearms in an El Paso area holdup at the St. Anthony hotel, was returned to the Bexar County Jail Thursday by Deputy Sheriff W. C. Speer after his bondsmen sought his surrender. Braubach owns property in El Paso and reportedly discussed plans for auto station equipment.
Members of the San Antonio chapter of the National Aeronautic Association voted 10 to 3 in favor of a bond issue at a St. Anthony hotel meeting Wednesday. The group supports developing Wine Burn Field, which would be benefited by the bond issue.
Eight San Antonio junior schools will hold promotion exercises on Wednesday May 25. CO Ball junior school director announced the program includes special activities at each school.
A derrick at a new Telephone building on Martin Street collapsed while lifting a six ton girder, killing Dyke Waller Grice and injuring about 30 workers. The derrick toppled, live wires fell, crowds scattered, and work was halted as police secured the area.
BASTHOP Texas May 17 Victor A Castile aged 100 last March 6 obtained a marriage licence to wed Justus Cordova 65 according to Signal Jones county clerk This will be Castile's second marriage his first wife died six years ago at the age of 20K
An accountant was arrested in Providence on a tax records warrant. The Chase of the American Society of Certified Public Accountants was announced by its treasurer James Mark. Authorities accuse the individual of falsifying income tax records and related offenses.
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