07 May 1930
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1930
Page
1
A fragmented reminiscence blends Jameson’s patronage with global unrest. The piece cites earthquakes in Asia, Swiss industrial warnings, and Wall Street intrigues. It weaves political figures, financial crises, and civil upheaval into a dated panorama.
A well dressed woman about 35 fell to her death from the twelfth floor of the National Bank of Commerce building in downtown commerce street area. A bystander, Dew Allen, 41, was injured when the body struck him. Police and coroner investigated while crowds gathered and the street was closed. The identity of the victim remained unclear and the body was moved to the morgue as inquiries continued.
Classified note touts an Essex Sport Coupe in poor legible style with garbled text about paint and upholstery, a mention of rent and furnished apartment at a highway address, and references to classifications and a car expert. The overall readability is low but signals a vehicle sale and rental ad with scattered details.
Photographs show the Louis Dudenstadt place at Nordheim after a tornado ripped through the area. The disaster killed nearly an entire Garcia family, sparing only the father who was plowing in a nearby field when the storm struck and the house was lifted from its foundation.
Aman believed to have aided Ube Militare prisoners in escaping from Fort Sam Houston after overpowering their guard. Police detained Fet nesday following arrest by City Detectives T. Rubikke and Wilkis. Reward offered for the escapees, Delos 3%, Aurpun 24, Geel G. Ratlard 26, and rank &, Camp 21.
Accidental vault locking at Frost National Bank Wednesday morning prompted bank officials to summon workmen with sledgehammers to open the vault. The incident interrupted plans to relocate the city hall bond issue headquarters and drew attention to security arrangements.
A U S naval relations committee approved public hearings to review the London naval pact with plans for Monday sessions. The action aims to assess terms and implications of the agreement amid ongoing postwar naval policy discussions.
A Maryland court vacates the murder conviction of Detective Chief Sam Sirret suspect Pete Querrule McKenzie, ruling insanity raised after trial. The opinion notes lack of earlier evidence for mental illness and cites the hung jury and subsequent detainment in Berne county jail.
A local article reports prisoners being moved from sections of the city prison described as a fire trap after a committee of aldermen called for removals. The plan aims to address dangerous conditions and improve safety inside the facility.
A violent storm battered near San Antonio Tuesday with one death and many injuries in the Woodlawn and Alamo Heights areas. Winds peaked around 20 miles an hour in the city, with higher gusts near Randolph Field. Meteorologists predicted fair weather by Wednesday night, though hail and downed radio towers disrupted parts of the city.
Washington March 1 The Senate rejected John J Parker as an associate justice of the Supreme Court by a 41 to 39 vote.
A deadly tornado tore through Range and nearby areas Tuesday afternoon, killing 26 and seriously injuring 18 as it carved a 10 yard wide, 15 mile long path. Hospitals report eight of the wounded critical due to infections from debris. Recovery and rehabilitation proceed at Frost and surrounding towns, with funeral plans pending for many victims.
A tornado struck a 15 mile arc near Nondheim Rogge and Renedy at 6 p.m. Tuesday killing 25 and injuring many. The list of dead and injured includes numerous named locals and several unidentified victims. Estimated damages exceed 500000. The disaster site is described as southeast of the town with rescue efforts underway.
A damaged weather forecast notes warmer conditions through Wednesday with partly cloudy Thursday. Temperatures around the upper sixties to low seventies, with milder breezes from the west. Clouds increase Thursday night ahead of a warmer weekend.
Conference business centered on church work as the Texas Christian church held its fifth annual convention here today. The session aimed to cover the various phases of church work with discussions and reports from committees and officers.
Sistersville West Virginia May 7 reports say a fierce oil fire ripped through Smithfield oil town. Thirteen buildings were destroyed by noon and flames spread through the oil district as firefighters battled the blaze.
Voters filled San Antonio polls as early voting began for a 4 978 000 bond election. Antibond leader Muwry Afavesicx claimed strong west side support and a favorable vote while main backer Finshaen reported leads of 2240 to 1852 in one precinct. Central site totals showed bonds leading with 1946 to 1000 in 20 precincts. Counted votes were light on the east side, and observers warned that any forecast would be unreliable. Polls opened at 8 and voters streamed in, with expectations of one of the heaviest turnout days in the city’s history. (Continued on Page 6)
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