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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1930
Page
19
A fragmented column blends reflections on Mothers Day with discussions of aging faces and the fate of mothers. It touches on poetry, diet fads, and medical anecdotes, including Dr Stirglitz and a meat advocacy stance, ending with notes on religion and old Rome.
Two detectives were assigned to recapture Ernest Young, an escaped convict and alleged murderer. The fugitive was sighted near a garage on Soveh fresnaheel and later on South Side, with a witness reporting a pink whisker and pistol.
Fort Worth May 12-4 Warrant for arrest of J Forrest Mer Culehear former assistant United States attorney here now practicing attorney issued by United States Commissioner Newarr Stodas McCuehnon is wanted in San Antonio on a mail fraud indictment United States District Attorney Dodge set his hand no 810 000 The San Antonio indictment returned Bay 7 outlines alleged use of the mails to defeat promotions of the Purisima Mines at San Lain Potosi Mein
Globe flying ace John Henry Mears and his crew halted briefly after reaching St Louis heading toward New York. The party refueled with eight gallons of gasoline during the stop at an unclear location, en route to Roosevelt Field.
Emil F Maurer Jr Eugene E Maurer Alwin T Maurer and Mer man G Keisell are ordered to trial in the United States District Court. The case involves conspiracy to violate banking laws and alleged misappropriation of funds from the First National Bank of Kingsbury between May 1925 and November 1927. Alwin T Maurer was brought from Leavenworth where he serves a five year term after a prior conviction. Judge Robert T Elvis presides. the trial is expected to take two days.
In Dallas on May 12 the Methodist Episcopal Church South held a conference expressing strong confidence in its bishops while issuing an unequivocal reprimand to the men who faced public charges against their general superintendent.
San Antonio officials prepare for week of census release as Holzehuher and ALR dismiss re enumeration requests for Mexican and Negro districts. Chamber of Commerce pledges aid while Houston officials predict San Antonio may surpass their count. Citizens may still file forms to be counted, as enumerators continue city wide outreach and street canvassing.
In Sherman Texas a military court of inquiry opened under Cal L S Davidson to examine a mob attack that burned the courthouse and threatened further violence. The court will identify suspects, with names to be kept private to protect the process, and 20 riot cases were prepared for investigation after four more defendants were arrested.
Cloudy heavens keep sun from visiting San Antonio for the next 24 hours while light showers are expected. Forecaster J A Jayhoe cites rain on most days this month totaling about 0.2 inches, with the heaviest single rainfall of 0.6 inches on Saturday near a nearby area.
Kansas City Kansas May 12 three men in a car kidnapped James Kearles 18 year old passenger for Williams Meat company. They drove about 30 blocks and robbed him of about 6000 dollars in cash and checks before ejecting him from the vehicle. He was uninjured.
Ernest Steves chairman of the board of Alamo Na Honal bank was operated on for appendicitis Saturday night. He was reported doing as well as can be expected at the Sonic Rosa infirmary after the operation.
Houston now listed at 290,811, leading Dallas by about 30,000, with a tight race against San Antonio. The census notes many San Antonians remain uncounted, which could swing the results. If you have not been enumerated, fill the form and mail it in. You may keep San Antonio Sirat.
Mrs J M Saunders about 40 of 607 Cedar Street died Monday after plunging from an upper floor of City Central Bank and Trust building into an alley. Dozens heard the fall and the body struck pavement. She was taken to Robert B Green hospital. Police report indicate a fall from above the seventh floor amid a second similar death nearby.
French aviator Tules Mermox, flying a Franes Mier machine, departed Ferpignag Francs at 11 a.m. on the first leg of his voyage to Natal, Brazil. He recently set a long distance and duration record in a similar craft, covering 4375 kilometers in 34 hours 35 minutes.
An unusual report from Washington outlines a new gag relating to intoxicants. The item notes a misprint about refrigerators and hints the intoxication issue may provoke public sensation. Government sources are cited but details remain unclear.
Forecast calls for cloudy skies with light to moderate winds from east to southeast. Temperatures near 60s on Monday night rising to around 70s by Tuesday with variable cloudiness and chances of showers. Southeast winds expected, with weather updates on page B.
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