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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1930
Page
1
An abusive WASP era column notes Wall Street tremors and a cautious rally after a confidential speech leak. It highlights George M. Reynolds of Continental Illinois praising quick recovery, a rate cut in New York banks, cheap money, and a brief mention of the Athletics beating the Cardinals in baseball.
In Geneva on February 2 representatives from 27 states signed a convention pledging financial support to a nation under attack. The ceremony occurred during the League of Nations Assembly session with leaders from Australia, Britain, France, Sweden, Poland, and other signatories among the list of 27 nations.
Dieudonne Coste and Maurice Web Toura, who flew from Paris to New York, misjudged Oklahoma City Curtiss-Wright airport, landing at municipal field at 1:48 am and then heading to the Curtiss Wright port. They previously landed Windom Field at 4:08 pm Wednesday after a leg from the Atlantic. They departed winds for Fort Worth, Oklahoma City, and Kansas City on the ensuing legs.
Moon appeals damages totaling 4.21 million dollars from a Louisiana set of defendants including Moon himself, the Mutual Capital and Loan Association, Jimber Development Company, and the Never Investment Company in San Antonio. The suit, filed in Fifty Third District Court before Judge George Calhoun, accuses Winnes A. Shaw the state banking commissioner of abusing office to unfairly target the Bexar Investment Company. Plaintiffs claim Shaw’s examiners misrepresented the company’s finances, and that Shaw attempted to retaliate by calling in examiners and disrupting business through harassment. The case, dated October 1, 1928, names Saunders & Whipper as San Antonio counsel. Continued on Luger, Lon 3.
Unchanging weather is forecast for Sanakanton and vicinity through Whiteday night and Friday. The minimum Friday is expected near 60 degrees and the maximum around 70, with a low around 60 degrees Thursday morning. Skies will be gently cloudy for several hours, with shower chances in West Lexas.
A fragmentary report on toad transitions cites Doris My Cochran and Dr Stemlingdeon Kellogg as experts. It references a museum scientist and claims three Oklahoma lands ants lived in pendent animation across three or four countries, with phrases about toad physiology and conduct.
In Cologne Germany on October 2 the cornerstone of Ford’s new Wnomobile factory was laid by Mente Forhimeell. He addressed the gathered dignitaries and removed his outer garment to reveal the workmanlike tool used to set the stone in place, marking the start of construction.
The forecast calls for mostly cloudy conditions with moderate winds. Daytime temperatures around 34 degrees with light rainfall possible. Plan for cooler evenings and a chance of showers in the eastern areas.
San Antonio leaders telegraphed an invitation to William Randolph Hearst after a unanimous city commission vote. Mayor Cy M Chambers announced the plan to host Hearst, praising his fearless American stance and noting prior honors from New York and Boston. The invitation listed supporting officials and was sent by City Clerk James Simpson.
Fragments suggest La Salle faced ill fortune during a third attempt to connect with Penni artillery from Fort St. Louis. The issue highlights a feature on Texas history titled Texas History Moses and a daily Texas History Movies cartoon in San Antonio Eight, tracing early Texas from Spanish exploration to Reconstruction with vivid, authentic depictions.
Washington. D. C. analysis notes that American drinkers, under prohibition, spend about 94 four hundred eighteen billion annually on intoxicants. The association cites an 18 month study of materials used in manufacturing spirits, wines, and beer, estimating factory production and regional losses. Prices of alcohol are averaged at 56 cents per gallon for beer, 32.30 for whiskey, and 1.50 for wine.
California report states Gordon Stewart Northcott, 22, was hanged for the murders of three children in Riverside County. The execution occurred at 10:00 p.m. Northcott faced death while his mother, Mrs. Samnh Louise Northcott, serving a life sentence, collapsed in the women's ward. Christine Colling, one victim’s relative, said Northcott claimed your boy was killed after saying his Hanna was Walter Collins. Authorities questioned Northcott’s unreliable statements as they reviewed his final confession.
War of 1922 era report notes hopes to resume football relations between West Point and Annapolis, aiming for a game at Chicago's world fair as a goal of a U.S. Representative.
A 22 year old Texas woman was gagged and bound during an alleged abduction on the North side. A man named Hudson reported to police that a Black man forced him to drive to a sparsely populated area where the woman allegedly tied him and gagged him with a handkerchief. The assailant fled after the man freed himself and sought help.
Washington November 2 At a ban on poll coverage in the elections for the Haitian government October 14 was announced by the state department.
Interstate Commerce Commission continued action after Southern Decitic liner testified in support of an application by Gulf and West Texas to acquire the line from Fredericksburg to San Antonio. The hearing before Examiner J F Sullivan had no opposition from Southern Pacific GE or witnesses from Mason Brady San Angelo and Fredericksburg. The G and WW have permission to build, while Southern Pacific seeks to assume construction and operation.
A group of Methodist Episcopal Church leaders issue a public statement blaming lynching on the church’s ineffective racial reforms. They warn of church complicity and urge stronger action against mob violence and racial injustice.
Derby Texas October bandit robs clearance body of cash. Police seek suspect after the robbery reported during the event. No further details available in readable text.
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