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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1930
Page
2
Eddie Foy Jr. marries Barbara Newberry, musical comedy star and dancer, widow of the late comedian. Florenz Ziegfeld praises her legs as the most beautiful in the world, amid coverage of the Neil Campbell oyster case and jurisdiction questions.
Delegates for the third annual Triay Melnil Merchants association convention arrive in New Braunfels with four to five hundred expected. An elaborate program includes dances, a golf tournament, luncheons, and moves through city venues. Headquarters are at the Travelers Hotel with sessions at the First Protestant Sunday School Auditorium and talks by notable figures from San Antonio and beyond.
Confident allies say they have the votes to ratify the Tendon canal treaty and move swiftly to conclude the public debate begun a week ago. White House figures Bristol and Jones reiterated objections during a technical session as committees signal progress and aim to bring the treaty before the Senate in the next few days.
In Leavenworth on May 10 a convict named Marion J. Brown escaped the federal penitentiary farm in Platte County Missouri on May 4. Officers announced Brown was recaptured at his Dallas, Texas home and would return to complete his sentence for theft.
Teocal students of pecan culture under J Ttysehn extension horticulturist led a class to inspect pecan groves along the Mexling river bank. The group examined grafting methods and tree cutting on large trees for thinning, with a lecture on arterial poisoning and miscellaneous farm items noted in local ads.
The weekly newspaper reports that Misa Virginia Den Vendrix of San Antonio has been named the new business manager for Baylor College. The appointment marks a milestone for the college and highlights regional leadership expansion.
In a power struggle over removal of Bexar County Tax Collector Neil Campbell, Attorney General Morbitt indicated the issue rests with him and that district and county attorneys act as assistants. The San Antonio Citizens League had requested mandamus-like proceedings to determine jurisdiction, with a decision expected by Tuesday as Morbitt weighs whether he has authority to proceed.
Dr Janice A B Scherer of the Southwest fascian claims a camp fire 30 000 years old shows man lived on the Awerling continent 20 000 or 40 000 years ago. A field party led by Mark S Harrington found the pleisto cene camp fire 24 miles from Las Vegas Ne and reported it.
Amid chaotic verses and garbled lines a fragment notes Mussolini in Florence vowing to build as many warships as France, warning against surprises from Europe. Briand’s United Europe idea is labeled folly by critics while American readers face rising finical doubts and political warning.
Jane Addams of Hull House Chicago received honors at the fortieth anniversary of the social service institution. The scene included young admirer Barbara Navigato among the attendees.
Breckenridge High juniors prepare to fill vacant presidential roles across clubs including Debating Society and Girl Scouts. Names surface for officers such as Reagan Lelating, Raymond Bolhournus, Maw art White, James Sorow, and many others across activities like literary, heritage, and service groups.
Four defendants charged with narcotic offenses received two year sentences in the Leavenworth penitentiary. Others were given terms from one to eighteen months for violation of the narcotics and dry law, with several facing county jail time. Names include Brak Aguire, Latuaph Castille Yorn, Rienthy Mondugn, Anse Sone, and others in a broad Prohibition related case.
Effie Mecker, a pioneer family member, applies for 28 dog licenses in Sonoma County. She mails a $42 check for license fees as the new animal control rule requires dogs to be licensed and identified. More than 100 licenses have been issued under the new rule.
Seville court found Durvhiri guilty after a confused trial about attempted thefts of church radiators. The defendant received a lengthy jail term for the offense.
HINCARU May 1 A man shot himself with a spoon while holding a pistol cartridge on the spoon. He died as bystanders stated. The incident occurred as he tried to show his companion whether she would react to the experiment.
Turrets of gavermacul troops deployed in strategic squares as a precaution amid growing unrest following the recent violent clashes in Santa Romongo. Military units reinforce domgo capital ahead of upcoming presidential campaign events.
Washington officials prepared instructions to release the yacht of Tyler Forstman from Honolulu harbor on Friday due to liquor aboard. The Customs Service was told to permit release while assessing the vessel and its cargo.
Officiant announces Wis candidate Candice Dary for a position in county government. Filed Monday with assistant Walter Tyna. Other notices list Sid Oveyton for Precinct No. 3, Jonia Wall for peace of Drivinet No. hh Wermores A. AL Gray seeks representative Place No. 3, and Jock Burke for clerk.
AIKEEMISA Cuba May 19 four persons were killed and several others injured in political rioting during a meeting. Troops and armed men loyal to the Morhodo admiral confronted the rioters as clashes erupted in the city.
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