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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1930
Page
2
A Board of Inquiry faulted delays in fire alarms and unsafe practices at the Ohio Penitentiary after a large fire. Findings point to possible defective wiring and dangerous conditions, with recommendations for thorough reform and heightened inmate safety measures. Governor Cooper stressed caution amid divergent conclusions and urged decisive action to prevent future calamities.
In 328 A D the finding of Christ's cross by St. Helena during her Palestine visit is noted. Relics were brought to Basilica Santa Croce in Gerusalemme and St. Peter in Vatican City for public veneration.
Tar eus eiane model airplane line was postponed from May 17 at the Noran Metrod. Lobes announced. Main and Bracks senior school clubs will enter both flying and weaving events.
In Mexico City on May 2 authorities arrested Richard Raber amid an investigation tied to a German arson case. The station charged a counterfeiting scheme potentially involving several million old German marks.
Vintage Hollywood gossip notes James Cruze will film an Eugene ONeill play with Lola Lane and Glenn Hunt er in lead roles. Major producers chase projects as actors move between studios amid contract issues and evolving stars.
New York May 3 Ken Tucks announces arrangements for the Kentucky Derby broadcast. National Broadcasting Company and Columbia Broadcasting System will present vocal acts and race coverage from Churchill Downs on Saturday May 17 starting about 3 30 p m local time.
Los Angeles on May 3 Stepia Fextil a famous movieland figure was beaten by a friend Simay Johnson 20 after a quarrel. The assailant pursued him with a weapon into a chicken coop where the actor suffered injuries. Lincoln Peres the man’s real name was arrested on charges of assault with a deadly weapon and unlawful possession of a recalvar.
TEARH BAGTE Ind May 3 News of the death of Mrs J Wengatz missionary in Africa from a dog bite has been filed here by her broker Verner Tashach Mrs Wengatz left her husband 22 years ago for the African mission field through the Alsiad Toistveners program
John UeSsime, 84, of Archir Reich, reportedly died Saturday morning at Fanta Tross Infirmary from a gunshot wound to the right area. The injury occurred when the gun discharged while he placed it in an automobile.
W. May 2 Mack Dent was killed when the gas tank exploded blowing him from the automobile. The car was found in chaos with gear and debris scattered around. Local authorities investigated the fiery crash and identified the victim.
Citizens opposing the bond issue organize two gatherings Saturday night at Roosevelt Park on Floosevelt Avenue and Jones Avenue and at Doves Avenue. Speakers include D A Me Askill Hugh Ro Robertson Walter Groce W W McAllister F C Davis and others. Weakley is chairman with John Bosle F Davie Maury Maverick and Walter Tynan taking part. Talks target the bond proposal.
London May 3 experts tell the Royal Licensing Commission treating or buying drinks is the chief cause of drunkenness in Britain. John Watson Bristol’s chief constable warns that social pressure to buy drinks leads to excess and the decline of restraint, lamenting old customs and the high costs of liquor.
In ERRENO California Superior Court Judge Church refused to grant a divorce to Gladys Aronsdale and Albert Trousdale after a contentious hearing. He warned both spouses that a separation would nullify their union and suggested spankings, noting the couple married years ago when Trousdale was 18 and Aronsdale 44, leaving three children.
William Howell a 21 year old state prison inmate in Jackson Mich may have his one year sentence reduced to all months for keeping his word to the state. He avoided guarding his alibi in Arkansas and returned on time despite no guard protection, cited as reasoning for possible sentence cut. In a Craven county note a garden incident reports a thief cleared a patch killing seven rattlesnakes and finding two sets of partridges.
The San Antonio Light previews a new serial titled The Big House about prison life and inmate ingenuity. It describes inmates plotting escapes and contraband in stark cell blocks under watchful guards as the tale unfolds.
May 3 report states Treasury began inquiry into claims of New York customs agents stopping ships to seize liquor from passengers. Assistant Secretary Lowman directed the probe after a treasury order against shipboard liquor possession.
Ambassador Deight WW. Morrow announced he will pursue the Republican nomination for New Jersey senator without returning to Mexico City or entering the U S Senate at this time. Nickiee Charlen Crowhart, 67, of Wisconsin, died at the Wisconsin General Hospital after a heart attack.
Fragmented Army orders show names, units, and postings across Forts and universities, listing promotions, retirements, and new assignments. The document names multiple officers, training posts, and postings to Fort Benning, Fort Hood, and university affiliations, concluding with an old telephone ad urging Sunday Light classifieds.
Officers and ladies at Camp Normoyle host a dinner party this Saturday evening ahead of activities at the Camp Normoyle. Guests include Lieutenant Hosea’s mother and Mrs Schumacher, both from Little Rock, arriving last week for about a month’s stay. Mrs Farrington hosts a sunny afternoon at Cassin farm for Library officials while Mrs Dean entertains with a Saturday dinner at the San Antonio Country Club.
Partial OCR fragment describes terrain and surface sharing conditions across Teras and Oklahoma. Mentions shower in Terje and four ceiling frames, plus references to Oklahoma and New to And Jaulelonal. Unclear specifics but indicates soil, faulted terrain and geodetic considerations.
Funeral services for Oscar Bierman age 5, a retired army man, who died from a fall, will be held Monday afternoon. Burial will be in the National Cemetery with military honors. He was a member of the Owlet of Sons of Herman and the San Antonio Tk Iodze.
Edwin Carewe secured exclusive rights to collect Dallas city garbage and build a waste processing plant within a year to convert the garbage into animal feed and phosphates for profit. The venture marks a bold push by a notable film industry figure into urban waste management.
The census data reports notable increases in ward totals and county figures, including Ward No. 2 and multiple precincts. Figures show percentage rises and dollar equivalents, with several counties and districts recording double digit gains and several entries indicating around five figure increments.
London May 3 A collision off the British coast between the steamer Maine from New York and the Holyrood outbound for Sunderland caused serious damage to the Holyrood with casualties reported beside No 2 hold. The Maine reached Roselvert dock with undetermined extent of damage. both vessels ply between London and Sunderland.
An explosion of nitroglycerin damaged a storage magazine of the American Glycerine company at Howard Tunnel near Bradford Virginia. Officials say no one nearby likely died and no loss of life is expected. Also reported, scenario writer dies in Albuquerque with cremation planned in Los Angeles.
The item lists numerous candidates for college degrees led by Ruth Alanis and many others across San Marcos, Beaumont, Port Arthur, and Matagorda, noting deadlines in June and including a section on recently granted divorces.
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