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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1930
Page
1
Ambassad or urges repeal of prohibition in the federal framework while Prohibition supporters demand total adherence. Two sailors dispute over drink at Lakewood New Jersey, and both are killed or wounded in a drunken quarrel. Rogers comments on foreign policy and a treaty outcome loom as New Jersey politics hinge on Morrow.
In BERIAN on May 17 three persons were killed during the night in street clashes between Communists and Fascists. Police report such fights have become frequent and have barred simultaneous meetings of the rival groups in gallove districts.
Portland May 1. George W. Joseph leads the Republican field for governor in one of Oregon’s lightest primary votes. He is opposed by five including incumbent A. W. Norblad and others.
A British woman, Miss Amy Johnson, plans a continuation of her flight from Singora on the east coast of the Malay Peninsula toward Singapore. She aims to complete the journey from England to Australia, continuing after landing at Singora yesterday.
A Bexar exclusive report highlights the Rum Probe Clinic steering its first cohort into the School for Nurses. The graduation marks a milestone for the program and the San Antonio area medical training efforts.
John W. Heady of Austin Texas a former high court judge was convicted and sentenced to three years imprisonment today after the second trial for the murder of Miss Leblia Highsmith a young court stenographer in Austin.
May 17 Homey Grove Texas reports a racial clash ending with E Fortenberry shot dead by Geuze Johnson a Black man who was then killed by officers and lynched by a mob of thousands. The incident mirrors a Sherman riot last week when a court was burned and a Black suspect killed. Local officials restrained further violence, burying Fortenberry and recovering the scene as martial law looms in nearby Sherman.
The forecast calls for a cool, cloudy weekend with a high around 72 degrees and Sunday temperatures near 80. Light to moderate northerly winds shift from moderate to calm, with clouds lingering through Saturday and Sunday. Winds become variable during the event with a chance of brief showers in portions of the Panhandle.
The Medical and Surgical hospital holds the first graduation exercises for the nursing school. Eight students will receive diplomas at 8 a.m. Saturday in the Main Avenue auditorium. The school began three years ago and this is the inaugural graduating class. Mrs. Marthe P. Hobertson oversees the program.
In Santo Domingo on May 17 0 Uncle Sam's large paper dollar is the principal money here. Most bills are worn and torn yet preferred to Dominican silver currency as the main circulating medium.
Secretary Hurley told Senate Territories Committee chairman Dinghang in a letter that he opposes immediate Philippine independence. The exchange signals a dissenting stance within the administration on decolonization timing.
Classified blurb lists three quick hires and a six room north side home for sale, with referenced classifications 56 87 and 140. Mentions a female American pit bull with pedigree, a 20 month old, and an apartment at 1903 Nelson Street, furnished for rent at 826 per month per classification 107.
A federal grand jury in San Antonio indicted 107 in a liquor ring probe. Four more men were arrested Saturday, bonds set from 5 000 to 10 000 dollars. total bonds posted neared 93 000 with property values tied up until trial. Protests over bond amounts and surety qualifications were voiced in open court.
A San Antonio census release lists nearly four thousand fights across multiple precincts excluding the city core, with Alamo Freights at 3858 and Justice Precinct No. 1 including Alamo Heights at 6138. South San Antonio shows 2683, and San Antonio State Hospital hosts 2596 residents across districts totaling 49 precincts. further precinct tallies include Justice Precincts 2, 3, and 4 with varied farm and land designations.
Chicago May 17 P The Michael Moroneys sought relief by alerting to the needy column and received a signed note from the young woman who took their two year old Mary Agnes away. The note promises care and asks the parents to spare her for two months and claims to be taking her to California.
Robert Thompson a merchant of 311 West Houston Street was adjudged a bankrupt and his affairs placed under H. M. Aubrey referee in bankruptcy for adjudication Saturday. His voluntary bankruptcy petition in federal court here shows liabilities of 1700 dollars and assets of 5240 dollars.
Four hundred volunteers began a march toward the salt mills near Bombay as part of a protest against salt production and colonial policies. The irregular march disrupted traffic as the group moved through the city in the late afternoon.
You may be the one to determine San Antonio's population rank for the next decade as the first census figures are released on Wednesday. Those not enumerated can submit names before the time, with a five day window after the official announcement to correct overcounts.
The Supreme Court granted mandamus to compel the Democratic executive committee to place Bolterg Are on the Democratic primary ballot for governor. The court also reversed lower courts and dismissed challenges by J. W. Nicholson and Edgar Scurry from Wichita County over committee ousters. Justice Tromse K. Greenwood authored the lengthy opinion.
New Orleans cotton quotations show initial steady bids with January at 15.51 and March at 15.05 and May around 19.80. Prices for July and October appear around 14.0 to 15.05 with December near 15.05, reflecting a cautious start to the season.
Corpus Christi was reported to have a population of 27 789 in today's figures, with earlier estimates around 27 788. The data appears from a May Corpus Christi bulletin.
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