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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1930
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane comments on Thanksgiving Day amid economic strain and social unrest. He cites Wall Street fears, missionary deaths in South America, and a history of conscience shaping human behavior. He contrasts personal resolve with national anxieties and notes global political tensions from Russia to Britain.
Cloudy conditions are expected in Paris with scattered showers during the period. Moderate winds from the south and southwest may reach a brisk pace across the coast. Temperatures rise slightly with a warmer trend in the southern regions by Friday.
Federal court filings reveal O. Rachtel challenging an injunction on mint vending machines in Berar County. Assistant District Attorney C. J. Matthews asks to dissolve the stay and permit confiscation, asserting the devices can be converted into gambling slots.
A San Bernardino case describes a husband tracking down a lover who eloped with his wife. The man claimed he thanked the husband for resolving the affair by confronting them at a San Bernardino auto camp. The involved party discussed divorce and propriety in the confrontation.
The weather bureau reports a frost across North Texas with readings near 40 degrees. By Thanksgiving morning temperatures will rise, reaching around 70 degrees with partly cloudy skies inland.
Port authorities report the coast wise vessel Leviathan sank off Tecolutla bar in a storm. Nine lives were lost among passengers and crew. the captain and one seaman survived.
Theatrical producer David Belasco, in New York, has been ill with pneumonia for ten days. His condition deteriorated today with his physicians reporting a critical state.
Dozens of victims die after drinking tainted holiday liquor, with authorities investigating a weed alcohol poisoning outbreak. Football scores are listed alongside the grim report noting several fatalities among drinkers.
District Attorney ordered an autopsy on Emma Fournier 80 who died from injuries after a beating at the Physicians and Surgeons hospital. Dr T N Goodson found wounds including a severed eye lacera tion and neck wound as police began a homicide probe. Miss Fournier worked for Richey and Casey real estate and lived at 2 McCullough Avenue.
The German airship DO X landed at Lisbon harbor this afternoon after a roughly four hour night flight from Corunna Spain. Crowds thronged the landing area and watched the massive craft circle overhead before touching down on the water.
In Washington on November 2, the 100 year old labor organizer Mother Jones remained critically ill after a stroke, with death not expected at that time. Her health situation drew national attention from labor circles and press.
Oslo reports on November 27 that Warren G. Kellogg, long a noted American secretary of state, is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 102.
Thousands filled Austin for the Southwest Conference title clash as Texas Longhorns face Texas A M in a highly anticipated game. Fans poured into hotels and streets while both teams prepared, with Clyde Luttenell and Matty Bell signaling readiness as clear blue skies and festive mood accompanied the day.
Writ of habeas corpus to prevent Jesa J. Maple’s execution was denied today by the court of appeals. Maple’s lawyers sought a stay and a mandamus to force the lower court to act, but the judge ordered a hearing.
Widespread snow and record cold sweep the Midwest. Eleven deaths linked to the cold wave with Ohio and Indiana reporting multiple traffic and weather fatalities. In Chicago the mercury fell below zero as storms blanket the region and planes halt in Cleveland.
Bandera and Bandera county officials guard routes after a holdup at Medina Jake cafe post office. Two well dressed men tied a mask, robbed cash and goods, and fled in a green Ford coupe toward Bandera. Deputies in Bandera and San Antonio pursue leads along toll roads and major routes.
Partial want ads describe a dog lost with reward, two men wanted for coin store work, a furnished upstairs room with private bath on West Marshal, a 1920 Ford touring in very good condition for 4375, and stray miscellaneous notices.
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