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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1930
Page
3
A fisherman at Woodlawn Lake attracts two large bass with artificial bait starting at midnight. One fish weighs around 41 pounds and measures 19 inches, while the other is slightly smaller. The angler plans to catch more in ongoing marathon session.
Fishermen crowded Woodinna Lake for an all night fishing event starting at midnight. L A Dicker of Flores Street reported a 10 inch fish weighing about a pound. J Oline and Charlie Barbera hauled a four pounder and an 18 inch catch. Barbera Sporting Gods presented Dickerson with gear for the night effort. Noted anglers Cy Catron and Bill Logan planned a casting demonstration and a book-turing display by Fred Christiltes at the dock.
The pardon party planned for Friday afternoon at Flerts school was postponed to Monday due to upset weather.
Reportes describe May Day demonstrations worldwide with bans on gatherings in Poland Hungary and Bulgaria. Police clashed with workers in St Louis suburb and Sydney while Vienna and Athens allowed orderly events under supervision. Arrests totaled in several countries as authorities restrained Communist marches and labor protests.
Comrades in San Antonio plan a Moss meeting in a downtown hall Thursday at p.m. in observance of International May Day with four speakers. Jacob Shafer says topics include defense and Soviet recognition, unemployment, reform, abolition of child labor, and the 40 hour week. He will be a speaker but will not name others.
President Hoover transmits a treaty to the Senate for ratification, marking a pivotal move in naval armament discussions. The document recalls an April 22 1690 London session among plenipotentiaries of the United States France Great Britain Ireland and other monarchies. The notice notes the need for adslee consent and formal ratification actions.
Testimony shows Gordon, an accused youth, drank bootleg Aquar and smoked jel husha cigarettes for two days. He recalled approaching Guadalune Street where Rodrigues was killed after a pistol exploded. He claimed self defense and described his gun purchase, travel, and messy life history. Witnesses testified to habitual drinking. Dr Schorr linked marijuana use to possible insanity.
Police report details a plate glass door four glass doors from a china closet and a coil from a water heater stolen from a house at 310 Carolina Street. The incident is recorded as a tempering claim by A. Feldman of the Daily building.
Washington May 1 GP For his action last year in pro moving blood at Juarez Moseley executive officer for the assistant secretary of the Navy testified he rendered services worthy of a medal. The Oak Cluster citation credits his initiative under heavy fire for preventing a clash between belligerents and helping restore peace and avoid international incident.
Assistant manager at the Ginter hotel plans to marry Miss Cranwell next week in Boston after a winter romance formed during a Worcester visit. The couple met when she was a guest at the hotel during a Worcester stay.
Cabinet members doubt the practicality of enforcing prohibition and several law enforcement officials voice uncertainty. Key figures Stimson Mellon Brown Doyle and Adam express skepticism while four members of the Wickersham commission hint at President Hoover’s wavering stance amid the Lunny Mayton inquiry and the Caraway testimony.
A. Roctor is named to a state health position as Tir W G. Roemer of San Antonio serves as president of the Texas Table health association. A meeting held in Houston to discuss the new appointment.
April realty transfers in Los Angeles reached a new record with a high total, according to county clerk figures. The historic peak in San Antonio dates to 1920 with transfers totaling $2,000,000, and analysts expect the current April total to surpass last year’s record as transfer activity remains strong.
Remarks of Judge give autoist thrill. Dave Watson facing about 8 200 fine on a collision charge. In Youn, 20, of 118 Pannnin street, Thursday in Corporation court, Penn's auto struck horse and wagon at Buena Vista and South Calaveras, killing the wagon driver Pedrochara, 46, of QS Vivirn street. Judge Witcow urged caution, noting the court does not aim to extract plate money, and hinted a 10 fine or more may follow costs.
Columbus May 1 rigid discipline dominated Ohio state penitentiary after a week of mutiny. Rebels scattered from cells, were confined in stockades, and forced to kneel with heads down as guards, supported by troops under Col. Robert Limbrich, restored order. Machine guns and grenades were deployed, soldiers stood watch around the yard and building entries while pistols and rifles remained ready.
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