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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1930
Page
6
Officers of the SS West Coast facing conspiracy and violations charges after customs agents seized bonded whisky from the ship during a raid in New Orleans as it docked from London. The October 18 event prompted investigations into the barufact and related authorities.
The fishing smack Ansore exploded seven and a half miles from Tampico on Oct 16, killing two crew members and severely injuring others aboard. Officials report a violent blast caused by unknown factors while the vessel was offshore, prompting local rescue efforts.
Fred Fleagle of Garten City Kas was acquitted by a district court jury in the three year old bank robbery case at Larned. His brother Jake died in a Springfield Mo hospital from a bullet wound received when captured. He may be turned over to Finny county officers to face a tax evasion charge, authorities said.
Forty two horses will appear in the opening horse show as 150 horses are on hand for an eight day racing meet at the International Exposition beginning October 1926. Bon fis the Kentucky Derby entrant leads the entries with competitors from across the state. A wild west rodeo and a fireworks display featuring the Fall of the Alamo will cap each night events.
The Rev. G B Kimmel, president of the Evangelical Theological Seminary at Naperville, says modern theological schools must recognize a scientific trend that is more concerned with the present rather than past traditions.
Several slight earthshocks were felt here and in Baden at about midnight. The shocks were accompanied by fire rumbling and caused minor alarm among residents. No damage or injuries reported.
Fourth Court of Civil Appeal rules Roy Campbell libel case against Col. J. Hennessey and R. Coon may be tried in Bexar district court. The suit, filed in Laredo Webb County, concerns alleged 1928 libelous letters accusing Campbell of smuggling and protecting fugitives from rustlers. Campbell claimed residence in Bexar, though spends much time in border city. The ruling requires filing where the plaintiff resides. case docketed in Webb since 1920.
The Examiner reports screen star Gloria Swanson plans to file for divorce from the Marquis de Is Folaise da le Coudraye on desertion grounds. She reportedly told friends and then left Hollywood for a brief vacation.
Oct 16 landing reported in Straits Settlement as Wing Commander Charles Kingsford Smith arrives in Singapore on his flight home to Australia from London, touching down at 8 30 p m local time.
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