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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1930
Page
1
A sweeping, fragmentary account covers European fascist rallies, Allied air campaigns, and political turbulence. It chronicles leaders, couriers, and fighters across Spain, Germany, Japan, and Russia, with mentions of captains, priests executed, economic turmoil, price rises, and unemployment relief efforts. The piece ties global conflict to domestic concerns like food shortages, taxation, and labor.
Reports from a Chinese Catholic mission headquarters say seven priests and 30 nuns were slain or abducted by outlaws near Kian, about 100 miles south of Nanchang. Bishop Misnani was captured. some hostages, including priests, are held while one priest and the bishop are released for ransom.
Sterling and W E Talbot Republican and Democrat will chair the annual convention of the Independent Petroleum Association of Texans at the Plaza hotel October 27 28 Mayor Chambers to give the welcome address about 250 delegates expected Speakers include Dave Honoghug Fort Worth M G Cheney Coleman T Cannon San Angelo and Vaph J Es Jaidty Driller to discuss major problems facing the air industry in Texas
The article describes a Venire in Argos hearing at the Thirty-eighth District court recessed, with UK men to be summoned and jurors to be chosen. Accorkog attorney HW M. McClain is noted as the lone venireman. Arcos is identified as the murderer on Chelinus day, M28, amid a chaotic court scene as a witness showed eccentric behavior and a white head tied by a ribbon while awaiting judgment.
Snowbound towns in upstate New York opened roads blocking milk and fuel supplies. A steady cold from the Rockies to the Atlantic reached the South with record lows and frozen rivers. New England endured extreme cold while Montana Wyoming saw rising temps. Oklahoma Kansas Missouri remained frigid with a few signs of warming in spots.
Tynacig Medina sentenced to three months in county jail on liquor possession and manufacturing charges after a Federal court trial. Prohibition agents testified to beer and equipment on the Medina farm near Gonzalez. Albert Johnson paid a $100 fine after a finding of transportation and possession of liquor. West, Mann Wininer Karnes County laborer, given 30 days and $100 fine on liquor related charges.
From Pachuca, rain Saturday night surged the Avenidas river above its banks, flooding the town for the second time in a fortnight. Water covered streets and damaged homes and hoses.
In Reno on October 21 the Kall and Chain Severance society formed with the aim of marriage dissolution among members. Abraham Duff of Rahway is named as first president and the avowed goal is to end marital unions.
Kinged Smith and crew of the Southern Cross Tri landed near Brisbane Queensland after a long ocean flight. The pilot Charles Kingsford Smith guided the craft to a landing about two hours before dawn, with passenger Miss Marc Provell aboard from Sydney.
After a two hour cabinet meeting in Washington, President Hoover authorized speeding up a $500 million federal public works program to create jobs for the jobless. Colonel Arthur Woods, former New York police commissioner, is named relief coordinator to implement the plan, while congressional constraints and municipal funding debates loom. The discussions emphasize rapid relief and cutting red tape to place workers in immediate projects.
A blast at a Berlin area mine killed numerous miners with reports varying on total fatalities. Management said dead workers were removed from the wreckage as rescue efforts continued.
President announces support for a complete slate in a charged political campaign. He signals firm backing for party plans despite cabinet rifts and questions about internal unity, framing the election as a crucial test of leadership and policy direction.
Government plans a memorial to the victims of a British airship tragedy, with a dedication likely tied to the R-101 disaster. The project aims to honor those lost in the incident and recognize the broader impact on aviation and national remembrance.
Classified notices list items for sale and services including furniture wall board at 27 dollars per 20 and motor parts in good condition. Several broken phrases reference unfrurnished rooms and yard work. Other items mention alterations, tools, and random notices alongside general classified references.
The new daily serial kicks off on page one with a lurid tale of gangland life. A gangster’s motives, suspense, and romance drive the opening installment as readers follow a pivotal moment.
Weather forecast indicates showers for Tuesday night and Wednesday with generally clear periods. Readings show lows around 30s and highs near 40s, with north to northeast winds easing through the period.
President Moorer announced continuation of drought relief tied to livestock movement. The plan maintains a 30 percent reduction in charges as stock depart drought stricken areas and food shipments are redirected to support animals.
Detroit real estate officials push to repeal the dry padlock provision of the national prohibition act. The campaign aims to align real estate boards nationwide with the movement backing repealing the lockout rule.
London dispatch reports Sir John Bagge, a Massachusetts auctioneer and day laborer who inherited a property last January, marrying Mrs. Madock of Barton, a wealthy patent foal manufacturer, in a surprising alliance.
Reports from the allied medical staff indicate Briand shows no improvement despite treatment. The minister's condition remains hindered by a respiratory infection and congestive symptoms, with no clear sign of recovery to date.
Chicago and the federal commission resumed battle over telephone rates. The Supreme Court held hearings on the case involving Chicago and the United Yellow Phone company as regulators seek to reverse a United States policy.
Amid slow returns in the Wis primaries district seven recounts alter tallies for candidates including Burke Huntress and Moore. New figures show Burke leading with 245 votes to Moore 112 and Huntress 107 after adjusted counts in precincts and a witness planned testimony by Louis Schlesinger regarding votes in disputed precincts.
Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Temperatures around 14 degrees expected Wednesday. Winds shifting from west to east with light to moderate speeds. Overall, showers possible late this week with cooler nights and variable cloud cover.
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