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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1930
Page
3
Members of the Missouri Military Academy rifle team have secured permanent possession of the William Randolph Hearst trophy by achieving a third successive victory, sealing the award with a dominant showing in the cross-country rifle competition.
Abin Re Maurer, brought from foremenitvaisary to Loe lily for the government, testified Tuesday in a conspiracy case involving his two brothers. He said Emil B. Maurer Jr. faced $50,000 and a bank loss of 985,000 linked to the failed Maurer Motor Brick Co. in Seguin. The brothers and a brother-in-law allegedly benefited little from the embezzled funds.
Mexican aviator Colonel Fierro arrives in San Antonio with mechanic Cortes after a field incident in Wickuru. He aims to fly to New York then Buenos Aires, seeking a transcontinental air route while Navy and aviation figures monitor the voyage from the United States to South America.
Lawyers for bonds and city officials navigate a San Antonio annexation dispute with a pending contest. A May 19 deadline approaches for a ruling while a conference between district and state attorneys aims to hint at further legal steps. Cobbs predicts victory as farmers challenge the ordinance.
Menail May 1 report details a French aviator and companion completing a 400 kilometer Atlantic mail flight from St Tonik General to Natal in a single journey. The mission faced heavy rains and delays but achieved notable endurance and speed, landing near Natal after more than 12 hours elapsed.
Directors of the Red Cross appeal for donations to aid tornado victims across Texas. Local citizens have contributed substantial sums in a wide drive led by Tony King, with many names listed among donors to the Tornado Relief Fund. The appeal notes property losses and injuries across affected areas while thanking supporters and detailing contributing organizations and companies.
The report lists counties such as Dinsrtel and Fravis with population increases and percentage changes. It notes increases in Precincts and towns like Bogue, Walllaerport, and Framont, with percentages ranging from about 13 to 38 percent and totals like 12,764 and 24,767 across multiple locales.
Army air corps officials tested a Douglas OU2-A aircraft for use in training, replacing a Delarilanl plane. The test team included Capt. AGC Kinesid and officers from the training center at Brooksfield and March Field. The Douglas aircraft uses a Pratt and Whitney Wasp engine.
Funeral services for Miss Koalbering Archibald aged 60 who died at a jural hospital Mundas will be held at 10 a4 Wellnerday at the Thebean- Merriking Wathees with Mo Ite We Cunningham of Traiis Park church officiating. Miss Archibalt was native of Santa Fe and resided in San Antonio eight months. She survived by niece sisters Mesamoes AW. Astley and John Armija of San Antonio aul Ysidore Armijo of Santa Fe.
Fire officials report a minor blaze damaged a combined office and business structure at 427 East Josephine Street. Estimated loss under $500 with minimal impact to adjacent properties. No injuries noted, cause under investigation by local fire department.
In Dallas on May 10 witnesses were introduced in the John W W Bends trial for the Miss Chelin Highomish slaying near Austin. The proceedings revealed Bollivan is the brother of Miss Highsinh's mother and the district attorney questioned familiarity with Miss Lanis Highsinh, to which the witness replied she had never seen him.
Washington May 15 Officials warn about the taxi bill weight as Senate Republicans press to resolve a disagreement on flexible provisions. A meeting of the finance committee on veterans' legislation was postponed while leaders plan tomorrow's conference chaired by Smont. Business offers range from 100 to 30000 dollars in Light Classified.
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