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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1930
Page
3
R L Jones of the San Antonio Belt Works Union Stock Yards recaped death by inches early Friday when he fell unconscious from a belt that was whirling toward him. The near tragedy occurred during routine operations, and bystanders acted quickly to avert serious injury.
A factory incident in which a worker identified as Jones, age four, from Probamdt atroct, was fatally injured when gear wheels and conveyor machinery seized him. Co workers nearby heard a crash as the machine drew him in. He was rushed to Robert B. Green hospital where doctors reported fatal injuries.
New York patrols girded Fiftieth Street roofs for a reported plot to kill Jack Diamond. Gunfire left him with four bullets. doctors and detectives guarded the hospital where he lay in serious condition but showed signs of steady improvement.
Brazil's revolutionary forces claim capture of the rail head at Itarore, advancing toward Sao Paulo. Generalissimo Costa asserts federal forces are demoralized and may resign, warning of more bloodshed if the government resists the insurgents.
Friday police and military authorities pursued a Camp Nunnesle suspect who allegedly telephoned and later appeared to threaten Miss Clara AMinelin, an employee of the San Antonio Country Club, at her San Pedro Avenue home in a case involving a pistol threat and warnings.
Enlisted men at Fort Sam Houston organize a glider club with Technical Sergeant Janes A. Lee, a pilot, expected to direct activities. A glider will arrive and be assembled to start the program, aiming to popularize gliding among army post personnel.
Hettinger is appointed director at Polo Capt. John A. Nettingar, within the Corps Area headquarters, relieving Maj. George Veabodz Jr. from duty. The move affects the Hamel Corps area and Polo rere resemtatice roles.
Lee Schriewer Abdel Garcia and others head a new donor list at RobertDB Green Hospital to save lives from tetanus. A boy named Little Jace from Gitard street survived after a hospital transfusion, while Abril Gos West Travis nears discharge. The hospital reports only 25 percent recovery for working patients, and volunteers are urged to join the blood list to prevent further deaths.
The Cuban medical corps will graduate 11 officers from the Aviation Medicine course at Crooks Field. Lt Lanes, editor of a Cuban medical journal, is among the officers slated to complete the program. Others include officers from national guard and reserve medical units, with several named individuals and their home cities listed.
A oil well on the Cooksey farm near San Antonio saw a blaze for several hours after a high gravity crude spill. Officials reported pumping restored and repairs underway by midnight. Estimates of daily output ranged from 25 to 195 barrels with casing set at 180 feet.
Three defendants charged jointly with possession of liquor received suspended sentences after testimony on character. Verna Woolridge, a girl, got three months the judge citing health issues. Glover Calley and Ben Becker, both connected to other factors, also received similar suspensions. The judge noted circumstances and pleas from relatives and lawyers as justification.
George AS Campbell son of Dr and Mrs George C Campbell of San Springs Oklahoma and brother of Donald Campbell who died in an air rage crash during training at Kelly Field is among about 80 flying cadets starting training at Brooksfield Moni Campbell traveled to San Antonio for the graduation of the class at Kelly Field and to enter the Army flying schools Also presented feather wallets to cadets who were classmates of Donald at March Field California before coming to Kelly Field The class includes 40 student officers graduates of the June class at West Point who have already completed training.
Raging drought conditions in Virginia prompt Senator Harry F Byrd to declare federal relief aid announced so far insufficient. He chairs Virginia drought relief committee and wrote to WC Warburton, the federal committee secretary, urging larger assistance.
Fire destroys the Grand Saline hotel, guests escape unharmed as the blaze damages the building. Loss estimated at 15000 dollars. Fire officials investigate the cause and report no injuries.
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