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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1930
Page
2
Revenue figures from Colorado and Southern show a new record with $5,120,484 in gross revenues and a net income of $3,745,060. The company reports earnings per share of $11.37, with stock rising to reflect the record results.
Photostatic copies of S A poll lists were completed to bolster claims about eligible voters in the bond election. The process was supervised by A B Weakley and Ed Fries observed as Paul Audence oversaw copying late Wednesday afternoon.
A former mayor of Wil burton Oxie, identified as BM Baul, was sentenced today to six months in jail after pleading guilty to charges relating to violations of prohibitions laws. The case concerns alleged illicit whiskey shipments and a gully to illicit proceeds.
In Dallas a murder trial tied to the Brady case hears Abs. John WW Brady testify about a clandestine affair between her husband and Miss Teblia Wister who allegedly stabbed to death in Hustlin last November. Several witnesses recount Brady’s conduct and possible alcohol influence. a heated exchange leads to fines for district attorney and defense attorneys.
A district grand jury in the Ninety-fowria District questioned 17 women Thursday as part of a probe into alleged election law violations. District Atcorger Lamar Neeligson subpoenaed witnesses connected with allegations that undesirables and other characters were moved to influence the reg ent bond election. This is the second week of the grand jury session under Judge McCrory as the panel investigates potential irregularities and charges related to the election.
The report lists Gene Tunney and Mrs Gene Tunney among a social crowd with Mrs Gurney Munn Grover Whalen Mrs E F Hutton and Hunter Marston in attendance. Mentions fear and Durant as part of the scenario.
In a quiet courtroom Creager faced a verdict on a libel claim tied to alleged graft. Witnesses supported Collier's assertion while Creager issued a statement regretting the ruling and insisting the article did not accuse him of misconduct or impair his integrity.
Sherman police and firemen testified before a military court of infantry about last Friday night when a mob set fire to four blocks in the urgency section. They described attempts to assault a white woman and prepared to provide information for possible indictments against participants.
Angered arguments filled the murder trial of P. P. Hetteiz charged in a double killing on December 1, 1628, during a hunting trip to Kenyon Island. Eight witnesses testified yesterday as the defense called six witnesses. proceedings continued today as testimony proceeded.
May 15 report from Nueces County notes a storm aid quota of 31K set by Red Cross committee head J. W. Vittmane. He urges rallying funds to reach the target, with early contributions totaling about two thousand.
Seguin area notes incoming state education list items from the department of education received by County School Superintendent Mar Weinert. The document names multiple Guadalupe County schools including Navarre High Navino primary San Geronimo and others with unclear spellings.
Federal investigation into prohibition crimes continues as a banker is held and conspiracies to rotate the dry laws are charged. Indictments touch figures tied to San Antonio and the state court outcome includes a not guilty verdict for a chamber member. Widespread arrests and political figures linked to the federal case are anticipated.
Pearsall chapter No. 278 Order of the Eastern Star meets Monday evening to appoint officers for 1929 1930 term Mrs Lottie Thompson is worthy matron Henry Billbariz is associate patron Nellie Beacle secretary Mint Sawie Loxton treasurer Kate Fungerman conductress Leith Richter associate conductress Tila Arnall marshal Queen Lustons organist Katherine Trudeen organist Nora Mardin Kath Santitera Marika Vaughan Electa Alive Sperwaren Piroke listed for offices.
In a Bere county case a man claimed to have killed a cat, but he swore differently and faced bounty fees in Meer county. The suspect, arrested by T. Moore, was indicted and jailed awaiting trial to prove the feline death occurred elsewhere.
Officials in Bexar County work with the chamber of commerce and the fire department to compile rural population data. The census bureau will finalize rural totals Thursday afternoon with major cities Houston and Dallas already reporting populations and awaiting local tallies. San Antonio’s figure remains pending as the bureau continues cross checks and confirmations.
The city Council votes to equip new libraries with furniture and books, with San Pedro branch costing about 17502 dollars for initial gear. Main library chief Humphrey prepared a list of needed equipment for immediate readiness, while other branches Prospeet Hill Roocevelt Park Weed Lawn Lake and the dega community center were given varied cost estimates and status updates. Mayor Chambers noted San Pedro as the priciest branch, amid committee discussions and board meetings.
In Corpus Christi the Texas Junior Chamber of Commerce organization elected Gordon Leeson as president of the Nueces chapter during a recent installation week. He will serve on the board of directors alongside local credit manager and other officials.
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