11 Nov 1930
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1930
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane era commentary blends Blacans and Democrats with praise for reformers, while stock market talk laments vanished blue chips and rising prices. References to Benulor Watson, Brookhostile, Rockefeller Jr., Guggenheim jacket, Abyssinian coronation, and midwife diplomacy weave through a satirical collage of politics finance and society.
Adanta, November 1. Coin Stribling of Macon Georgia won a ten round decision over Italian opponent Arthur Dilek in a rain affected bout. Weather dampened the arena as the bout proceeded with a cautious pace and close scoring.
A garbled report outlines a vast conspiracy alleged to aim at overthrowing the Stalin regime with a central committee of an Industrial party. It names British oil magnates and prominent European leaders as alleged conspirators, with Poincare and Briand cited as supporters. Trial slated. hundreds implicated in a plan to foment unrest and prepare for counterrevolution, with actual military action postponed to 1031 due to France Italy and German support issues.
Brackenridge Eagles overcome Brownsville in a tense Armistice Day game. Fat Hill connected with Cecil Mynier for a first quarter score as Brackenridge led late in the opening period. The Eagles pressed the Brownsville defense but faced costly misplays and a blocked punt negated by an offside call.
Forecast shows light to moderate rain developing Tuesday night into Wednesday with temperatures around 68 degrees. Wind remains variable with a mild breeze, and skies may clear by late Wednesday afternoon.
Robert Elsner ten year old messenger from 300 Lavaca Street was shot in the thigh while delivering a telegram to 606 East Myrtle Street. Suspect Simmons, a former Mexican immigrant, fired after calling and opening the door. Simmons claimed remorse and cooperated with detectives as the boy was taken to a hospital at the suspect's expense.
President Hoover in an Armistice Day address before the World Alliance urges acceptance of the World Court and adherence to world opinion to sustain peace. He stresses cooperation, non use of force, and extending the framework of international friendship through churches and government.
In Austin on November 11 the Main Aernue Hulfalies from San Antonio battled the favored Austin High Merons at the Texas University stadium. Through the first half the score remained 0 0 as both teams fought through a muddy field and even play. Superintendent Young, Buffalo quarterback, was seen directing the Mary Avenue offense as the game continued.
Joe Manning favored to defeat Cuban challenger Pedro Cardiel in a two out of three falls match for the welterweight title at Heethoven Hall in San Antonio. Promoter Bob Davis eyes decisive action as Cardiel returns to town after prior bouts. two out of three falls format requires Manning to throw Howell twice inside an hour to clinch the win.
San Antonio weather remains unsettled with clouds and light drizzle. Officials say a high pressure system to the west may bring clearer skies in about 24 hours, though rainfall totals through Tuesday morning remain light at around a tenth of an inch. Temperatures will stay steady with lows near 86 and highs near 88 into Wednesday.
Ye Tatrick Gorman aged 65 and his four percent son Paul were shot to death and Cornelius and Stephen Horrigan were wounded in an attempted robbery at the Horrigan farm near Boscobel Wisconsin. The four assailants fled in a small automobile toward the east after moonrise.
The Interstate Commerce Commission orders a freight rate reduction of about 15 million dollars on west of the Mississippi river shipments. The decision takes effect January 1 despite objections from some shipping interests.
In New York a Supreme Court jury ruled Gene Tunney not liable to pay Timothy J. Mara $526,912.42 from Tunney’s earnings for arranging the Philadelphia bout that convinced Tunney’s victory over Jack Dempsey. Mara, a New York bookmaker, claimed a share as a factor in the dispute. the jury found the contract invalid only if proven to seek political influence, which the panel did not conclude.
Investigators probe a pistol and razor blades unearthed between mattresses in County Jail after inmate Connors arraigned for robbery by assault with firearms. Authorities tighten security amid rumors of a jail delivery plot as officers guard entrances and shift changes.
Classified notice fragment references a 1927 Ford touring car in excellent condition and a four room apartment listing. Mentions earnings and a request for a complete resume, with scattered garbled phrases about applicants and a call to respond by mail.
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