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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1930
Page
3
At Houston rallying delegates push for enforcement of the Eighteenth Amendment with calls for education and moral reform. Leaders including Ella Boyle and Governor Moody address the crowd while party leaders face pressure over prohibition and potential world court ratification.
Unfavorable weather delays the SEWARE XJ flight on November 15 affecting passengers including Kent Gerald Nettleton, 20, traveling from To Mier. The incident highlights the impact of poor conditions on aviation schedules and traveler plans.
The page lists invitations and appearances by Dr BF Wille and other figures in Castroville, Martinez, Helotes, Hermann, and San Antonio area venues. Several dances, concerts, and social gatherings are announced for November with dates such as Nov 15 16 18 30, at venues including Midway Hall St Marys St and Herron Sons Hall.
Hollywood gossip sketches Paul Lukas as the new Paramount star amid talk of his shift from character roles to leading man parts. The piece notes Lukas is a quiet, moral figure, with upcoming project Carl About Lona starring Kay Franica, directed by Ladie Sutherland, and other industry tidbits about Marple Dressler, Claire, and various Hollywood personalities.
Washington November 15 The High Commission on the Seventeenth Amendment has discarded repeal as a solution to prohibition and will not support a referendum or new plan. The commission foresees possible changes but remains undecided on strengthening the current system or modification.
In Chicago, Nov. 15, a court hearing exposed the gambling network tied to the city crime commission. Fredies, a gambler, testified about Jinom and income tax evasion involving Gazik and several associates including Capone, Cannie, and Nid. He described operations across establishments, cash flow from $25,000 to $30,000 monthly, and moves of games due to police pressure.
The Advertising club plans a holiday fete featuring guest speaker Condfer and a prize by Barney Sadovsky of the Alamo Jewel company. Tickets and attendance prizes are highlighted, with tentative notes on timing and a collector’s item giveaway.
President Teaver has accepted an invitation to attend the annual Gridiron Club dinner in Washington on December 15. The event will prevent his attendance at the Remy-Naxy football game in New York, a long-standing traditional clash with the chief executive's schedule.
Testimony on expenditures and activities in the Colorado primary and recall election senatorial campaign was presented to the New senate campaign funds investigation committee. Forty witnesses described their roles in aiding George HL Shaw Weynb Kennwhndidulz and Edward &. Coa lignan, Democratic senatorial candidate in Colorado. Trustees were questioned to determine involvement of the Public Service Company of Colorado.
Hearing on the validity of the attorney general's ruling that major propelled passenger trains must carry a crew of German, brakeman, engineer and conductor neared its end in district court. Practically all testimony had been subpoenaed. Regardless of the outcome of the Case, an appeal to the supreme court was expected to obtain a final ruling.
A damaged dispatch from Shangbal reports that a Tassarish mission near Ganchung Fu in southwestern Shans was looted by bandits. Missionaries were stationed there and several locals are said to have fled into the hills.
New York on November 15 reports that Dougina Bernini, once linked to Edison as a Wise man who left a position in the World’s Journal to pursue art, is hosting a public exhibit of her paintings. The show highlights Bernini’s transition from science-adjacent work to creative practice.
Northampton readers support Coolidge in The Lights series praising proposed cooperation in Congress to pass appropriation bills without a special session. The letter argues responsible Senate leadership will avoid agitation, preserve executive power, and promote national confidence during a changing administration.
District Attorney Baron Fitts plans to present to the grand jury an alleged confession by Daisy Devoe secretary to Clova Bow admitting embezzling 95 000 from the actress. Devoe denies confessing and says she was not arrested and had no warrant. The investigation continues as Devoe announces a suit against Pitts office for custody and coercion.
Chicago November 15 The senate committee investigations into postoffice leases were expected to yield results in Washington as Senator Blaine of Wisconsin forecast disclosures in St Paul and hinted the inquiry would intensify once reports reach federal capital.
Washington dispatch reports an appropriation proposal for farming needs including seed fertilizer and other planting supplies. The measure, tied to drought relief, is expected to be among the bills for the upcoming short session slated to convene December 1.
City manager proposes a temporary salary reduction for all city workers to save funds. The plan calls for each employee to forgo a portion of pay for one week each month until May 1. The administration says a $100,000 shortfall remains in the current fiscal year.
Toledo dispatch reports a Polish nobleman and his young bride planned to die together by gas. Joseph Lubecki rented a room and a note indicated their intent to die in their kitchen, with Lubecki dying and the bride not expected to live.
President Hoover says a treasury deficit will occur at the end of the fiscal year and undermines chances to keep the current income tax rate. The administration notes expenditures exceed revenues while analysts flag tax policy effects and budget pressures amid economic strain.
Radio schedule snippet lists multiple orchestras led by Jean Goldkette and Gunter, with KTSA broadcast times from 6:00 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. Include Dixie Circus acts, Mexican and Apache programs, and various studio concerts. Stations KTSA and WOST present music programs, light readings, and youth conferences across evening slots in a bustling 1930s era schedule.
Louis Reid critiques the era of football broadcasts amid antici pation and dull games. He notes Harvard Army Yale matchups and Notre Dame scoring hopes while lamenting limited suspense and the allure of large marching bands and dance tunes overshadowing classical music on air.
In Ishpeming on November 1 a wolf bit off two fingers of Mrs Gust Los tunsen near Teonnes Nin hospital. She had stepped from her home after dusk to feed her flock when the animal charged, causing a severing bite as she sheltered, the wolf fled into the night.
Havana remains largely calm as martial law takes effect. Military patrols and checkpoints are in place, with authorities announcing suspension of constitutional guarantees and a strict regime now governing the city. Roads are monitored and residents report a subdued, tense atmosphere across Havana.
Fragmentary report from TONDNNNevada notes a decision by MacDonald, prime minister’s daughter, on a road alliance in Barkch ward. Mentions Tongan terms and fairies from the Tenneblat.
Liszt symphonic poem Tap, Mreludies will be performed by the Anthony Orchestra under the direction at Wall er Damrosch during a radio broadcast on the National network WORL at 5 o clock Saturday night. The piece is paired with Liszt philosophy works and the program includes Floyd Gibbons presenting another science adventurer segment.
At the American Museum of Natural History researchers have assembled thousands of bone pieces of a skeleton four in northern Italia. The longest living relatives are in the Galapagos Islands and are about one foot tall.
Election officials certified M. Webb as sheriff nominee after a card draw at the polls. Davis plans to contest the result via a legal challenge.
Fragmentary OCR notes showing ginnings totals to November 1 with garbled figures and stray names. Mentions Bexar Ginnings and O P Pridgen as special agent. Readable items include ginning totals and dates but many words are unreadable or misprinted.
Safety week in San Antonio concludes with a theater performance at the Tesen theatre and a safety parade through the business district led by Captain Art Hickox. The campaign, backed by the San Antonio Light, urged警 motorists and pedestrians to observe traffic rules and exercise caution.
Board of control members continued a state study of an author’s report on the Confederate Veterans home. They voted on recognizing three officials, including W. A. Taber, superintendent, who offered his resignation after the report was filed with the governor. Taber issued a statement denying any intention of wrongdoing in relation to alleged discrepancies cited by Walter Moore in the inmates’ issues.
New York November 15 Miss Hammon daughter of the late Toke Hammon pioneer Oklahoma operator sails for England aboard the liner Olympic en route to Africa. She plans a multi stage air voyage with her pilot Overs Miller, using the alias Lorna Worth aboard the voyage starting tonight.
A Texas report says about 3.4 million dollars will be let for road work by the Trans highway commission by November 20 and December 1. Most contracts cover renting and drainage projects requiring substantial manual labor.
New York on November 1 George Arliss advocated introducing film talkies in schools to improve diction and English. He accepted a medal from the American Academy of Arts and Teachers for his work on stage diction.
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