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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1930
Page
1
A fragmented 1920s style column blends topics from alcohol deaths under prohibition to wheat stockpiling, Russian five year plans, and economic policy. It cites Dr Irving Cutter, Thomas McCartan, and figures from the farm board while musing on public spending, currency, and Bolshevik ideas with a mix of era jargon and opinion.
News reports from multiple cities describe riots following the claimed resignation of Brazil’s President. Military units surround the palace, police struggle to quell disorders, and a revolutionary junta announces plans for restoration of tranquility as tensions rise in Rio de Janeiro.
A Friday evening football card lists Brackenridge against Hanlaxdale at 7 45 P M with multiple positions and players named including Endicott Medulle Malt Naranjo and Molugli on offense and Brown Pentier Layian Heserve Jones E Gray Vargas Lerner Marnett Lotz Muirbeight England Buck Cradoet Crocker Crossman Dowdy Roberts Sheekep and R Smith among many others. Officials include Andrews, referee Boggess, and linesman Winters.
An Indian circus performer was jailed in Wexar County on murder charges in the death of two year old Evangeline Croazon, daughter of Henry Cavazos and his wife of the Cuban shows. He was brought to San Antonio after questioning in Comal County. Police say a confession may have briefly clarified the case.
New York October 24 Dow Jones reports John T. Raskob former chairman of General Montara's finance committee and Seemer of the Democratic national committee predicted a sharp revival in the motor industry may begin with early automobile shows in the west and will stimulate activity across all trades and mines.
The forecast calls for moderate northerly to coastal winds with warmer temperatures across the region. Friday through the weekend to see milder conditions with higher daytime highs and possible frost north portions.
The recount of local votes across precincts shows George Huntress gaining votes and Leslie Moore fluctuating, with Huntress approaching his prior high gains while Moore loses soil in several boxes. In the Seventh District recount, Huntress gains reach 120 in early boxes, then 116, while Moore slides to 165 and 169 in later precincts as Burke and Dawson contest key nominations.
President Hoover stated no special session of Congress is required for unemployment or other issues. He praised the continuing spirit of voluntary service and noted governors mayors and welfare groups endorse the nation’s charitable efforts. An executive order freed post office hiring rules to employ breadwinners from poor families during Christmas.
New York October 24 Montgomery Ward and company declares no quarterly dividend on common stock this time.
Lemoyne B. Cornélius died from contact with a 3000 volt live wire in the KYAC transmit room during a Friday morning broadcast at the Blue Bonnet hotel. Detective Lt A D McDonald found him slumped over the transmitting gear as station owner W W McAllster and announcer A Dessan learned the program was off air.
Tonight in Hope Dallas Jim Coffield meets Gabby Rupe in one fall with a dusmisate finale. Toughey McMullen faces Silent Rattan in a fast-wrestling bout. Pat O'Brien tackles Tony Bernardi the Gas House Wop in a three fall bout set for an hour. Cyclone Fox battles Hughie Nichols for the diamond belt in a three fall match with Fox seeking the octopus hold approval. Beethoven Wall-8 30 Friday Night.
Lee Arcey, convicted slayer of Joe Torrientes, was found sane by a jury after a brief sanity hearing. The verdict delays his execution at Huntsville Penitentiary. Testimony cited paralysis of certain nerves and possible mental illness as factors. The hearing opened Monday as doctors testified about Arcos’s mental state and the impact of last minute reprieve.
An American aviator Panis Gobert Lane and his flying companion Pierce Nicolas died today when their aircraft failed during takeoff from Ta Bwurget for Calvo and Adie Ababa. The plane was destroyed by flames. They were en route to witness the coronation of Haile Selassie, emperor of Ethiopia.
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