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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1930

Page

7

Ireland Renamed to Post in Army Medical Department

Maj. Gen. Merritte W. Ireland, Army medical chief since 1918, received a third reappointment to head the service until October 30, 1934. Born in 1869, he joined the Army in 1890, earned a Jefferson Medical College degree, and saw action in the Spanish American War and the Philippine insurrection. He served as chief surgeon of the AEF and later surgeon general of overseas forces, earning the Distinguished Service Medal and decorations from Allied nations.

Washington, D. C Merritte W. Ireland Unite States Army Ooter Hartey Ireland Army Jefferson Medical College Spain Overseas Forces Racsic A. E. General

Germanys Radio Fair Draws Crowd

Berlin October 2 Visitors to the German radio exhibition surpassed 1970 levels despite a weak economy. About 150 firms showed displays and business was robust beyond a few stalls. A three-tube receiver drew strong interest at just over $20 from a Berlin firm. Improved apparatus quality and price cuts attracted both domestic and foreign buyers.

Germany Berlin Penreal

Long Beards Sweep Liverpool Amid Whisker Trend

In Liverpool the whiskered look dominates as a new fashion spreads among men, tied to a railroad centenary celebration linked to the opening of the Liverpool and Manchester line. Producers claim over a thousand male performers are growing beards, with uniform style required for the event and city life.

Liverpool Fuward Quyenn Manchester

Negro Spirituals on Radio Program

Rewonsteners will hear a group of Negro spirituals and other songs by George Ju. Johnson of the National Recreation Association, one of the country’s best known Negro tenors, when a program is broadcast at 3:30 p.m. over KTSA.

George Ju. Johnson National Itecreation Meoviation

Divorced Wife Describes Constant Kissing at Home

Dorothy Canfield testified in a divorce case against Kenneth Canfield in Los Angeles on October 25. Judge Rush J. Crawford granted the divorce. Canfield said she spent every evening on her husband’s lap kissing him, and he kept visitors away to avoid interruptions.

Los Angeles Rush J. Crawford Ro Dorothy Canfield Kenneth Canfield Fle Mae J. G. Hexford Tren

Denver Reports Eight Earthquake Shocks Recorded

Denver reports eight earthquake shocks recorded by Regiscol seismograph, with three distinct events in 24 hours. First quake began Friday at 1 87 p.m. and peaked at 2 99 p.m. near North America. Second shock logged at 2 p.m. lasting 18 minutes. third shock occurred today, ending at 6 30.

Denver Colo INS Regiscol William A. Forsind Tony America Fulber Forstall

Inland Water Meet Set for October 5 in Chicago

Inland water transportation issues to be discussed by the Inland Water Transportation Committee of the U S Chamber of Commerce at a Chicago meeting on October 5. I I Tare Timon chairs the committee and heads the New England Power association. The session will cover standardization and related topics in inland water transport.

Waslington D. C INS Inland Water Transportation Committee United States Chamber of Commerce Chicago I. I. Taretimon Boarit Eughind Power Association

Plane Shipment to Brazil Goes Forward Unchanged

Baltimore dispatch reports three dying boats destined for the American navy have been diverted to Brazil and will be loaded aboard the steamer Atlantic Berthomuren, treated as if the Brazilian government still in effect. Officials say payment is not a concern due to a non cancellable letter of credit from the former Wenzil government. The new Rio government may seize the ships on arrival unless blocked by the State Department, impacting waterway projects and possible privatization of government barge lines.

Baltimore Uxs Wiate Department Atlain Drazit Brea Glewn Wenzil Guaranty ‘Trust Company New York Rio State Department

Gotham Solon Raps Day Law in House Reply

Washington Oct. 38 An indictment of prohibition and the Volstead act brought from Representative Emanuel Celler of New York a pledge to aid any measure that would wipe out the eighteenth amendment He warned he would vote against any measure that would fund enforcement and proclaimed he would oppose further prohibition action.

Tnlversal’ Service Washington, D. O Eosmantel Celler New York Celler Elen

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