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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1930
Page
3
Hy-Tonden, vice-president of Pittsburg Metal Airplane Company, outlined at the fourth annual convention of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers a seaplane plan with one cabin, a 12 passenger capacity, and a payload of up to 2 000 pounds. Dr. Rumpler's team prepared the propulsion for this design, intended to begin construction within a year.
Witness testimony details a collision on Travis and Jefferson where Rinney failed to slow at a sign, causing damage. Frank Alan Jey and A Tranner, both charged, were apprehended by Officer C W Thurman as Judge Dave Watson presided.
CALUMET Mich May 22 UP The Calumet and Heela Consolidated Copper company employing 6300 men announced a 10 per cent wage reduction effective July 1 restoring the scale in effect before March 4 1920.
In Thiaucourt France on May 22, 29 Gold Star mothers from America paid last respects to their hero Bode as German officers led by former War Minister Otto Geisler visited American and German cemeteries. The scene showed mutual respect amid postwar healing as officials compared resting places of fallen soldiers.
City auditor Walter Tatseb announced that Randolph Field payments reduced the debt from 1 540 090 to 205 000 with an additional 4010 due July 1. He noted only 2000 remains due and the payments are secured from back taxes.
Experts at a Chicago detection lab examined two strands of hair found on the base of Evelyn Lee of Des Moines who was kidnapped and slain around Ware age. The hair is being compared to that of Carl McCone and Filmer Gibran, suspects held by Des Moines authorities.
The Rev. Owene Kremerlee, pastor of Christ Latherap church of Detroit, has been elected president of Ymraiso University in Indiana and has accepted the post. It was announced here today.
City officials report the Riverside park golf course construction completed at 2071 dollars, higher than the 800 dollar estimate. Park commissioners expect potential reimbursements offset by drainage and related work costs.
A plane named Might from St Louis carries Jean Mermoz and two companions to inaugurate the air mail route between Africa and South America. The event marks a historic transcontinental airmail milestone as the crew undertook the long overwater crossing.
San Antonio chambers of commerce members discussed forming a Two Hundred club to back the Gulf and West Texas railroad project. A survey showed only 90,000 of 200,040 pledged for Alamo City goals with hopes to raise the rest by July to meet Interstate Commerce Commission timing. Nearly 200 business leaders attended, surveying progress about 25 miles beyond Prebricksburg as plans move forward.
A jury deliberates on the Johnson assault case in Ninety-fourth District Court after closing arguments. Prosecutor J. Newton Jr and reassistant Delos Finch framed the state's case while defense counsel Grover Morris argued the defense. the defendant Johnson reportedly shot his wife Mamna Johnson in what was claimed as self-defense during a separation.
Funeral services for Mire. Care, 10 in Tomine, Texas, Friday at 2 pm at home of her son Frang Ward with Rev. A L Wells officiating. Interment in New Lutheran cemetery. German-born, long a resident, former member of the Grand Army of the Republic and Lutheran Church. Survived by four sons, four daughters, a sister and many grandchildren.
Sanitarian chief Fa Treadwell announced a city cleanup program starting June 1 targeting owners of vacant lots. About 2000 notices will be mailed as the weed control campaign begins across the city.
In Lvand Texas on May 2, Gilin Herrera faced execution by electric chair after being convicted of slaying Sheriff Hpeeift AyD. The case centered on the shooting by Horrernay Antonio Chavez, Mesicun, with the verdict returned and the principal issue resolved before transfer for sentencing.
Photo shows dignitaries in a scorching procession behind monks with cowls and tapers, surrounding an arena once used for executions of early Christian martyrs, during Carthage Eucharistic congress.
Sal val ion Army veteran dies in San Jose area. Macy Wraures Mei, wife of Brig Gen George Mehl, dies yesterday at the home of the Mehl family. The obituary notes her long service and her husband’s rank, with brief family details and acknowledgment of her contributions to the Salvation Army.
In Jrooston Texas on May 221188 a murder investigation centers on prominent promoter WL Edwards whose body was found in a fashionable district after he had been taken. A third suspect revealed Edwards was secretly investigating a case to clear himself of prohibition charges and that he had been paid to plant liquor.
A 43 year old man, W. C. Owen of 611 Ease Glendale Street, was injured in a dispute in the 2200 block of South Flores Street. He was treated at Robert L. Green Hospital Whitestley for injuries described as impact/teeter from a may ip in the altercation.
A brief promotional notice for Dr J J Osborn, optometrist in the Moore Building offering eye care and glasses fitting. The layup boasts long lasting comfort and a promise to erase evidences of inability, with emphasis on permanent relief and customer assurance.
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