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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1930
Page
1
A broad survey of economic and political pressures affecting the salmon trade and farming regions, noting price pressures, labor payments, and the impact of wartime debt. Mentions Zionist tensions, British Palestine policy, and looming technological advances in aviation, with scattered notes on consumer advertising and Prohibition era crime.
At German coal mine in Atsdorf a blast yesterday left 203 rescued, 99 hospitalized in critical condition. Rescuers found no survivors in the immediate area as bodies were recovered and families identified the dead amid a crowd of mourners and a heavy police presence.
Mice outbreak feared to be accidental as flames ripped through a theater in Guaxaquit Ecuador Nes. Initial reports could not confirm casualties as investigators assess the rapid blaze and structural damage.
Forecast for Wednesday and Thursday shows cool temperatures around two degrees with a high near four degrees. Expect light to moderate winds and mostly cloudy skies with some scattered light showers possible. Visibility remains fair and no significant weather hazards are anticipated.
San Diego, fatif, Oct. 2 Lieut. C. Ro Neil 20 was killed when his parachute tangled with a crashing plane as its speed failed. Two other lieutenants El Cacon and Joseph DP Adana reported the aircraft losing pressure then the crew leaped. Neil was dragged down as his chute snagged a wing.
District court actions filed by the attorney general's department seek 2500000 in gasoline and occupation tax collections. Six separate suits were docketed in the Austin court room.
An auto salesman, identified as a 22 year old from Carthage, was arrested this afternoon and held for questioning in connection with the kidnapping of a woman named Alma Wilkon McKinley. The arrest occurred near Greenfield, Missouri, with local detectives reporting the suspect’s involvement and awaiting further charges.
Portland fire victims are identified as Mrs. Ida Mulling, 44, and her daughter Alma, aged 4, found dead in their Fifth Street apartment. Authorities say the gas chamber fire originated in the uplighter shop nearby as gangs poured from the area.
Chicago announces the official goodbye as Charles T. Semmeratls retires on November 23. The city department and stores bid farewell, noting his service and contribution to state affairs.
Two youths, about 16 to 19, unconscious and severely burned, were found lying near the Arkansas entrance to the Hernaman Bridge on the Mississippi River bank opposite Memphis. A white man and a black man woodchopper witnesses said they were spotted walking nearby. No robbery evidence, campfire origin noted. names Wilson and Wentley appeared in a note found with the victims.
Four men wearing overalls robbed the Bank of Kingston Springs, about 20 miles from Nashville, taking between 4000 and 5000 dollars. Assistant cashier Ethel Kurstet was alone in the bank during the hold up and the robbers escaped.
In New York on October 22 stocks recovered after a sharp dip. The market saw persistent liquidation and a lag in ticker signals as volume dwindled and prices stiffened.
President Hoover ordered an embargo on shipments of munitions and equipment to Brazil. The action, requested by the Brazilian government, was granted under Department of State sponsorship. The move tightens U S policy amid diplomatic tensions and follows prior discussions in Washington D C.
Fragmentary report claims bones found near Mt Lasaen reveal a prehistoric skeleton of about four to eight feet length. Experts to be consulted to verify the discovery and its significance.
Governor Moody told the mid winter Texas Bankers Association meeting that lowering cotton acreage is needed across Southern states. He warned staggered cuts by only some states would fail without concerted action and urged a special session if necessary. He argued bankers hold leverage over financing and urged broader cooperation among Alabama Georgia Mississippi Louisiana and Arkansas.
Miss Smithers urged the mayor to back a plan letting indigent residents work in wood yards for meals and money. She cited a nationwide racketeering issue with child pawning and said two young children, a 5 year old boy and a 3 year old girl, were pawned by their parents in California as loan security. Local business and city leaders were asked to cooperate, with at least one wood yard already pledged and others being approached.
Minneapolis police report a bank or jewelry store robbery at a downtown Minneapolis gem shop. The raid yielded about 19000 dollars in jewelry and cash. Proprietor Robert Graces and associate Paul Grass were named in the shaken aftermath, with no injuries reported.
Lord Brotherton first baron of Wakefield died today after a brief illness. He was 74 and founded extensive chemical manufacturing works.
The International Federation of Journalists opened a four day convention in Berlin with newspaper men from 25 nations in attendance.
Robert Lee a 4-year old resident of Webber near Bastrop came to Bastrop for medical consultation when he collapsed in a drug store while waiting for a prescription. Coroner Ay Morris ruled the death natural causes, likely an apoplectic event, after examination.
Rain expected in the San Antonio area on Wednesday with unsettled conditions along the gulf coast south of Tampico. Forecasts show partly cloudy skies by nightfall, slightly warmer temperatures, and a Wednesday rainfall chance that may occur in the afternoon. Minimum temperatures around 63, with a high of 62 Thursday and a low near 63 Wednesday night.
A suspect described as a 22 year old male known as Owl fled during a transfer from the county health facility to the county jail around noon. He had been fingerprinted at the police station and was in custody of Link White, the county probation officer, when the escape occurred as the suspect leapt from a car.
Tree sitter Lerbey remained 3 30 hours aloft in New Orleans claiming eight days or more, with no ground contact during the ascent and one tree change. Authorities note the feat began at 8 per July and continues through the night as reported by locals.
Maj. Bredford G. Chynoweth and Lieutenants F. Ho McLemore and Fr. G. Wilde are appointed to a board of officers to prepare questions for the preliminary West Point entrance examination.
The article reports a complex primary recount at Seventy-third District after ballot issues with rejections and transferred tax receipts. Initial tallies show Onion leading Huntress with Burke and Moore also in contention, followed by adjustments from challenged and illegal ballots altering the final box counts.
Local want ads show items for sale and services, including a first class case, notes on business, and medical bills. Listings indicate real estate in Woodlawn Hills, yard sale items from 1939, used vehicles, and opportunities in selling puppies and products, with multiple classifications and prices noted.
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