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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1930

Page

3

Zeppelin Set for Sixth Ocean Crossing to Brazil and Return

Graf Zeppelin plans a south of the equator route from Friedr ichshafen to Seville and on to Pernambuco and Rio Janeiro Brazil then up the Northeast coast to Havana and Lakehurst before a June return. Twenty two passengers travel Friedr ichshafen to Seville with a 42 man crew and officers aboard.

Friedrichsurfer Germany Hugo Eckener Bayville Marseilles Lyon South America Caribbean Sea Havana Lakehurst New York Seville Rio Janeiro Rio Tracira Friedtichehafen Abdsard Brazil Zeppelin Company Kern Mary, Dierce Meing Zeppelin Ita Echenee Lecavss Friedrichebaten Eckener

Spaghetti Barons Defy Capone In Industrial Row

Chicago at mid May 14-17 news reports a clash between the Macaroni Manufacturers' Association and gangster Al Capone over control of the spaghetti industry. Sail G J Dettinger quotes rumors of Capone plans and vows the industry will run in the American way, seeking higher per capita pasta use while resisting gangster influence.

Chicago Sig Alfonso Capone Macaroni Manufacturers' Association Sail G. J. Pettinger Lae Sksqcialion Sig. Capone Imacaroni Ameria Capone Modente Capone Dettinger

Democratic leader calls five-state Texas plan

The letter from Will Rogers mocks John Garner's proposal to divide Texas into five states and grant each region equal Senate representation. He argues individual merit matters more than numbers and jokes about tariff changes and political realignment toward Republicans.

Beverian Hills Calif House John Garner Texas South Don’ Grundy Joe Montgomery Ward

Bandits Strike Twice In San Antonio Area Robberies

Two bandits on a Saturday morning stopped a car near the dam city drive and relieved four victims of 3 Wander dollar bills a total and a bracelet and a diamond ring. Patrol officer Conklin searched the area with no success. A separate pair also robbed a filling station on Broadway of 25 dollars from the cash register while a second pair attempted another break in at Wellman’s East Commerce street station. Wellman fired shots and the bandits fled.

Salurtay Jone Hallup San Antonio W. We Wander Robert Bencork Military Academy Turdents Ulisses Coro Bein Zqpula Street Bushbard Miss Klein 3Fise Bailey Hei Dae Bis Love Heen McCullough Avenue Frank Conklin Fion C. R. Matcher Broadway G. Wrank Wellman Ubs East Commerce Street

Moorish Castle collapses in Portugal with panic

In Lisbon on May 17 a thirteenth century Moorish castle caved from a cliff top plunging walls into the village of Hines. Residents fled as sections slid, prompting officials to seek government orders for demolition to avert further collapse and casualties.

Lisbon Portugal Alrgent Offi¢Iala

Jury Arguments Over Brady Fate Stand Amid Courtroom Tension

In a crowded courtroom Hughes pleaded for acquittal citing intoxication, while McCrany challenged his statements. The state, led by McNicoll and Brooks, argued during final remarks, but the session ended with a hung jury as Brady sobbed beside his wife.

Hughes Miss Highsmith Andrew Priest Jimmy MacNicoll Henry Brooks Travis Counts Hrady Auatin Metra Trady Bin McCram

Rabbi denounces mob lynching in Friday sermon

Ephraim Frisch of Temple Beth El called the Sherr mann lynching and the Grayson county courthouse arson an orgy of savagery in Texas. He urged civilized restraint, warning mobs deny due process even amid alleged guilt. He urged consulting contractors offering rebuilding services.

Rabbi Flays Sherrmann Grayson Cuoluity Texas Ephraim Frisch Temple Beth-El Hriday Usagon

Local News Highlights From Ban 1 4 Degree And Church Events

Community notices list Dr Amor, an evangelist, preacing at Central Christian Church at 7:45 pm Monday. Events include a missionary drama at Friedens Exangelient church, life underwriting talk by Walter Cluff, and Junior Chamber election of officers on June 3. Local clubs plan meetings and speakers at the St Anthony hotel and Army YMC A, with various community figures mentioned.

Bary Harris Armor U. Evangelist Central Christian Church Amor Somlu Priedens Exangelient Church Bertha Cooper Fraser Waco Chamber At Commerce Ed Tewes Haa Richard Wall G. Ty Wall Thin Cits Bay

Funeral Services for J. B. Osgood in Del Rio

Funeral services were held here Friday for J. B. Osgood 35 a road contractor who died Thursday night after surgery. He came to Del Rio from Carrizo Springs 22 years ago.

J. B. Osgood Dei Rio Veras J. J. Osgood del Rio Carrigo Springs

Charles B. Rubiola Claimed by Death

Funeral notices follow for Charles B. Rubiola youngest brother of Jacob Rubia city park commissioner who died Saturday at his home on Routh Tacos Street Thibiola was vice president of the National Produce Company located at 1090 South Pecos Street.

Charles B. Rubiola Jacob Rubia Tacos Street Thibiola National Produce Company South Pecos Street

Old Time Dance Halls and Bands Highlight Weekend

Saturday May 17 and Sunday May 18 feature a slate of dances across venues including Casieoville Midway Dedwig Hall and Blue Willow Inn. Orchestras listed include Theo and Arte, Rob Shiles Haywire, Troy Floyd Ureb, and Steve Gardner Kings with cash prizes and admission noted. charity benefit events and auxiliary sponsors appear among festive listings.

Vance Martinez Theo Ath Casieoville Babe Schindler Lonnie Honeshors St Dedwig Hall Itoyal Terens Orch Bage Tonhouse Hall Flores St

Baldwin I sheriff race candidate profile emerges

B C Baldwrin a former state ranger captain who led liquor raids in 1923 24 is a Democratic candidate for Vesar county sheriff. Rumors of his entry circulated after he resigned as county attorney investigator on April 1 following two years in that role.

B. C. Baldwrin San Antonio Vesar Baldwin Luin Vermet Salut Alfonsa Newton Jr

Thirteen U S Cities Grow Over One Hundred Percent in 1930

Washington May 14 Thirteen cities with populations over 20000 show more than 100 percent growth from 1920 to 1930 led by Dearborn Michigan Glendale California and Orlando Florida alongside Amarillo Greensboro High Point Durham Sackson Houston and others The report notes Long Beach California and San Angelo Texas among rapid gainers with 1920s growth trends.

Wasmingtno D. C Moray Dearborn Mich Glendale Celil Orlando Fla Amarillo Texas Greensboro N. C.y d High Point BS. G Long Neneh Calif San Angelo Previoun Maintrome Village Higheland Dark Michigan

Bank Opens to Solve War Debt Crisis

World Bank outreach signals a push for international settlements to address wartime debts. Officials in RASEL, Switzerland, describe a ceremonyless launch aimed at easing global financial strains and promoting cooperation among nations. The initiative seeks practical mechanisms for debt relief and negotiated settlements.

World Bank Rasel Switzerland

Man Slugs Wife and Mother Then Leaps to River

In St Louis a man attacked and killed his wife Mrs Helie Dutton and her mother Mrs Frank Campbell with an iron poker, then killed himself by jumping from the Missouri River bridge near St Charles. Both victims suffered fatal skull fractures.

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