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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1930
Page
1
The article surveys Dr. Henderson on alcohol effects, mocks prohibition, notes British press views, and covers aviation records, transit plans, New York taxation issues, and stock market reactions. It weaves commentary on crime, governance, and taxation with references to McAdoo, Kingsford Smith, and Wall Street dynamics.
Lieut William W Caldwell army flier reported killed in Wyoming after his plane crashed during a winter storm. He graduated from the Advanced Flying School in 1920 and served as a flying valet before assignment. The wreckage was found on a hilltop 20 miles north of Laramie, near Tackout, as an army pursuit ship located the downed craft.
State tax collectors convention convenes in Laredo on November 20 21 and 29 with Hamilton Hotel serving as headquarters. Preliminary entertainment plans are being arranged for visitors by the organizing committee.
In Bombay on October 16 British police arrested 430 members of the All-India National group as part of a continued crackdown. The new arrests raise this year’s total from the organisation for the period to a number not yet fully reported, with authorities citing ongoing efforts to curb subversive activities.
New York Oct 16 Insight said Tack Diamonds condition improved at Polyclinic hospital after firing, he smoked a cigarette and doctors noted vitality and stamina. A hospital bulletin reported continued serious condition and plans to place him on a liquid diet before surgery to remove four bullets. He refused to name the ten gunmen who shot him at the Monticello hotel last Sunday.
Amelia Earhart not named in the will of her father, Elgin S. Earhart, who died recently. The will states that the female Earhart and other relatives were intentionally omitted, with all to the widow.
An amnesia victim missing since October 5 was found today at a friend's office in Houston. Troberk Nutter, a state highway resident, announced the discovery.
The Navy probes the blaze that disabled the battleship Colorado since June. Investigators posing as sailors aboard the ship search for enemy agents in Washington D C and on the vessel.
Herbert Hoover Jr. or Hoover family member to be transported from Camp Hoover lodge in Virginia to Asheville North Carolina for tuberculosis treatment in the coming fall period as part of medical care arrangements amid ongoing health concerns.
A heavy storm blankets the Rocky Mountain region and western states with up to seven inches of snow in some areas. Denver reports a near midnight dusting while Hazeman Montana sees seven inches. temperatures range from below zero to 16 above in Helena. Air mail planes and filers are stormbound. travel through cascades and Snoqualmie Pass is hampered. Train service holds but schedules strained as winter weather disrupts roads and passes.
New York officials report a coalition of financial leaders formed an emergency employment committee at the Bankers Trust offices to raise a payroll of 150000 dollars weekly. The funds will be distributed via charity and the Memorial for improving aid to the poor during the winter months.
A sharp fall in temperatures was expected Thursday night with a seven degree drop, followed by a cold wave ushering in late Friday. The shift brings fresh northerly winds as the city braces for cooler fall weather and the coolest air in days.
Forecast notes scattered garbled words describe mild daytime temperatures around 74 degrees with light to moderate winds. The forecast mentions mostly dry conditions and possible frost issues across surrounding regions, with notes of upcoming nights and later pages containing more details.
Lamkin petitions for a temporary injunction to stop Southwestern Bell from disconnecting phone service to his home and office over a $2.53 long distance bill. The case, filed in the Thirty-seventh District Court, centers on whether Lamkin is responsible for the charge and if service must be maintained during court review.
A youth, charged for the second time within a year with possession and asportation of liquor, was sentenced by Judge Duval West to six months in jail. The defendant testified he regarded the offense as his first. The judge warned that a future liquor charge could bring a penitentiary sentence.
A man and a woman were killed and the woman's husband wounded in a grim confrontation on a Colleton County tenant farm yesterday. The shooter, Cone, was fatally wounded by Nettles who wrested the gun from him. Nettles’ 21-year-old son Hutledse aided in the response.
Fr. Jose Co Baron Cuban chargé d’affaires objects to a distorted depiction in the film Her Man. He asks the United States to remove references to Cuba from the movie, urging action to prevent offensive portrayals in American theaters.
The plan to raise the 2-cent recreation tax to four cents per 100 dollars value gains support from Mayor G M Chamberla, with council vote pending. Funds increase aims to start regular municipal music concerts and widen recreational facilities, as Rubiola shows readiness to vote.
A boy about years old fell from a small bridge at Trackenridge Park Thursday morning. He was given first aid for minor bruises at the Robert B. Green Hospital.
Maj. Tinker, assistant commander of the San Antonio based Flying School at Kelly Field, will depart Friday with his family for Sacramento and assume command of Mather Field.
Want ads note a seven room home with many conveniences near a school and outside the city with owner contact in Classification 01. Also mentions a toy or sport item near new in Classification 110 and a miscellaneous item in Classification 120. Many other pool opportunities offered in light classified ads. Turn there now.
FRANKLIN Pa October 15 Swedish colonists led by Gustavus Adolphus arrived in Tennasitania before William Penn, claims G Sole Sipe Butler historian and attorney. Early explorers, ships of the North Lion era, established the region later settled by Penn and successors.
Former Army post personnel in Cuba include Lieut Ay Ye Smarth former chairmeniter of the first photo section at Caldwell and Technical Sergeant Walter G. Ashby of San Antonio. They served on a photing rhplite detail that completed aerial photography of proposed highway routes in Costa Rica. Other members were First Lieut. John G. Moore and Staff Sergeant Charles D. Gram of the air corps. The pictures were made on request of the Costa Rica government.
Capt Arthur Verrin of the ordnance department is ordered to visit multiple stations including Chiny Steen 7D and Camp Marie J. Jones Ariz to conduct nonwar inspections and oversee writinmice narrral at those posts.
Two unmasked men robbed the Sir Chand branch of the Interstate Bank and Trust, forcing tellers to the rail and stealing 2263 dollars. The criminals fled in a car pursued by officers firing in pursuit.
New York Oct 15 A- George Moyer retire factory owner who attended many first nights in 60 seats of theater going is dead at 66 He always had seats in A1 and A2 and never asked for a pass.
Sinton Texas October 16 The latest gin report for San Patricia counts shows that up to October 1 there were fewer bales ginned than a year earlier with over 60 percent of the crop already picked. Top crop remains but activity has slowed significantly.
CAMP WOOD Texas oct av G Re Grates ships three catts of mined cattle from this city to Knippa for pasturage. Tom Toes Knippa ranch roan ships 100 end of lambs from this city to his ranch near Krippa.
In Seventy third District Court at noon Thursday Citizens Tragic attorneys neared completing testimony in consolidated contests. H W Green for George Huntress Jr and Westie Moore challenging Jack Burke and Joby Oninn said five witnesses remain. Court to decide if July primaries ballot boxes may be opened.
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