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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1930
Page
1
A collage of fragments recalls Michael Angelo’s clash with dishonest contractors on St Peter’s, the pope’s phone in ancient Rome, and a centenarian rule about wine. It lampoons doughnut month, President Hoover era economic debates, and a page 2 continuation hinting at broader tales of culture, invention, and rising living standards.
Chicago reporters describe a grand jury report accusing police, politicians, and criminal elements of forming a conspiracy. The panel urges the criminal court to target the alleged alliance amid claims of a $100 million impact and a corrupt network.
Galveston Texas October reports indicate ongoing efforts to settle labor wage differences between Stevedores of Texas and union longshoremen. A new conference between stevedores and their representatives was planned after yesterday’s rejection of a compromise offer, with another meeting set for Monday to report progress.
Derniers Heure reports Mussolini unhappy with the de Rosa sentence in the attempted assassination of Prince Humbert. The premier allegedly suggested recalling Italy's ambassador from Brussels and leaving the embassy vacant for a new appointee.
Oxford England UPI reports Dean Inge voices gloom at massive amusement costs. He cites American spending last year at 321,035,000 and argues two years of American pay could cover our national debt.
In Mexico City the government commission of the chamber of deputies approved a bill allowing army officials to treat escape attempts by prisoners as ordinary crimes. The bill proposes punishing those killed or injured while escaping under the same penalties as common criminals.
A report by the Ontario Liquor Content board shows a 1 A defined per cent decrease in alcohol consumption in Ontario during the first ten months of the current fiscal year compared to the previous year.
Austin October 4 oil proration injunction served on the Texas Railroad Commission. Writ secured in district court by Young Brothers and North Texas operators to restrain enforcement of proration rules, halting action pending further court orders.
Maddie Payne a 22 year old cotton buyer from Taft was seriously injured when the car she was in overturned on a highway near Taft. She was pinned beneath the vehicle and paralyzed from the shoulders down. She was taken by ambulance to a San Antonio hospital after a passerby helped summon aid. Payne, an employee of the Farmers Cooperative Association at Taft, remains in critical condition with neck injuries. his fate uncertain.
Capt Vieudonne Coste and Lieut Maurice Bellonte, French trans Atlantic aviators, left a Fast St Louis airport across the Mississippi River at 8 30 a m today for Memphis Tennessee. The flyers arrived here yesterday afternoon.
Washington hotel announces William Deffries Cheening Jr. will join as one of its 18 assistant managers next week after previously coping with Margo Conzens, daughter of a Michigan wenitor, in a fashionable Capitol area posting dated October.
Classified column copy describes employment near San Antonio or in Valley and rental details. Mentions four rooms bath modern home at East Josephines atecet and a Dodge location 1027. Also advertises sport touring prices and Delaware Punch Syrup specials. Ends with note about reading all news and classifieds.
Pilgrims from Yaqui and Papage Indime communities gather at the shrine of St Brandsavith in Magdalens Sonora to honor the patron saint during a yearly festival. The procession attracts over 13,000 indigenous pilgrims who travel from October 1 to 10 each year to pay homage at the mission founded in 4691 by Father King to St Xa!.
Intermittent showers are forecast for Saturday night and Sunday in San Antonio with no heavy downpours. Through Saturday morning only 0.28 inch had fallen, with light easterly winds and a possible BS temperature around 85 degrees. Rain was widespread Friday night, heavier in some eastern and western sections, while Medina River saw higher rainfall but Medina Lake remains low.
In NTSAURGH on October 4, gunmen stormed a Draddock fruit store and opened fire on occupants. Joseph Lobianco, 27 year old wife, and customer Tonia Tomano, 70, were killed. Lobianco's brother Michael, 28, was wounded and not expected to survive. two other men were seriously wounded.
In Kingman Arizona on October 4, pilot Robert Buck began the final leg of a cross country flight from the Pacific coast toward Alabama California to set a junior air speed record. Buck departed aboard a Pacific Line aircraft aiming for a new coast to coast mark.
Reported invitation extended by Old Trail Drivers of Texas to Mr Hearst during their annual convention. Visits to New York Boston Chicago and California cities planned, with civic and chamber groups inviting Hearst to see the Alamo City before California trip. Hearst praised for fearless stance after publication of a secret naval treaty.
Alleged Communistic activities in Portland and vicinity were investigated today by a congressional committee. The probe also examined assertions that Russian convict made lumber was dumped in the United States, raising concerns about foreign influence and labor practices.
Reports from Tlivera, a prison frontier town in Uruguay, say a revolutionary movement broke out and spread across the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul on October 4, signaling a regional insurrection with uncertain scope and impact.
The eleventh session of the League of Nations adjourned in Geneva after earnest debate over pressing global issues spanning nearly two weeks. Delegates completed work on several matters and prepared for future sessions.
Portland, Ore, former Cremon governor Gureaht West announced a public address exposing Julius Te Meier's record but canceled the engagement after his wife objected. He admitted his wife notified him he shall not make the proposed address.
BT Louis October 4 The weather for the third game of the world series between the Philadelphia Athletics and St Louis Cardinals looked favorable. Official forecast called for mostly cloudy with possible showers but a bright and warm afternoon suggested the opener in St Louis would go ahead smoothly at Sportsmans Park. The day was clear and mild with a hint of breeze and no need for top coats.
San Diego Calif Oct 4 The foreign club at Juana Grande, eldest and largest gambling casino in Lower California, closed today as border authorities ended open gambling for the first time in its history. A writ restraining the casino's operation was obtained by Col Rodrigue Galena, prompting orders from Tijvene court.
The University of Tulsa conferred an honorary Doctor of Law on Secretary of War Hurley during the dedication ceremony for the university’s new $500,000 stadium, Bkelly Field, this afternoon in CULSA, Oklahoma.
Havana dispatch reports the Cuban congress in a special session authorized President Gerardo Machado y Morales to suspend constitutional guarantees for 20 years in the interest of public order. The action marks a bold move amid rising tensions as the dictatorship tightens control nationwide.
BERLIN Ort The Social Democrats largest party in the Reichstag were believed today to have favored at least partly in support of Chancellor Bruening s cabinet and of the government financial return measures.
Sedalia, Mo October 4. Mrs. Serah Elvira Colton, 99, long associated with Sedalia as its namesake, died late last night at her Sedalia home. Her father, Gen. George R. Smith, founded Sedalia.
Four dozen members of the League for the Defense of Pedestrians were expelled after accusing traitors of buying automobiles.
VICTORIA BC Oct 4 Despite plans for an around the world cruise the Zionist leader Rev W G Vollen remains convinced the world is flat stating the shape of earth is a flat plane and will continue to advocate the same belief during his voyage.
In a historic push the St Louis Cardinals, guided by Gabby Street, sought a third straight win at home to overturn a 2-1 series deficit against the Philadelphia Athletics. With Wallahan slated to pitch, the club aimed to spark a comeback that would mark an unprecedented seven-game world series rally after opening setbacks.
Summary of regional forecast with sporadic rain and mild temperatures. Expect Sunday highs near eight degrees and moderate winds from the south. Additional details and extended outlook appear on page four.
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