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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1930
Page
2
A man faces attempt to extort money in a second extortion plot connected to Morrison. Corel is jailed in Bexar County awaiting further proceedings.
A newly found diary from Andree on White Island is described as fully written and imperiled. Experts confirm only skeletal remains of Andree and Strindberg survive with clothing torn, notes indicate a voyage record in the book found by Dr. Gunter Horn, and a sledge, boat remnants, and the journal recovered in Andree’s jacket.
Denver report describes a domestic disturbance where a husband shot himself after a quarrel with his wife. Police said the incident occurred at a residence in the area, with a man dying after being found injured and rushed to a hospital.
The article reports Dannenberg accusing Senator Nye of no charges while alleging Mrs. McCormick, a Senate candidate, influenced the probe. It notes tapped phones, a hidden investigation into Kansas events, and a strange scene at Mrs. McCormick's residence with an employee found in a closet amid claims of harassment and surveillance.
Sterling Burke sustained injuries in an auto mishap on a Montsy night along a highway. His wife and several others were present but not seriously hurt. Burke was conveyed to a hospital after the crash and a fire occurred during the event, details unclear from the fragment.
In a district court hearing on Wednesday, attorneys reached an agreement on a bond for Robert Uringle amid bribery allegations surrounding the Morrison case. Prosecutors continued to press for a higher bond as other defendants and witnesses tied to the extortion plot faced charges and jail time.
The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce announced the municipal information bureau has reopened to handle inquiries from the nationwide 20-A1 advertising campaign conducted by the municipal advertisement commission. Officials said the next campaign will launch in major magazines and newspapers on September 15, continuing a year of earlier publicity than 1929 20. Manager Miss Margaret Quiler stated the bureau was active Wednesday.
Hart McCormick District Clerk continues steady improvement after more than two months of typhoid fever confinement. He remains out of danger and shows signs of gradual recovery as of Wednesday.
English artist Bruce Bairnsfather faces a $100,000 suit in New York over alleged neglect for an actress. The husband and wife duo, with Constance Collier the Broadway star, appear in a photo showing the marital rift linked to the artist behind Old Bill cartoons.
The American Legion convention endorses a plan to mediate steps for adjusted compensation certificates for World War I veterans and families. Congressman Wright Fatma proposes using certificates to pay contractors, with about 34 million dollars in outstanding certificates potentially paid now to relieve unemployment and boost industry.
Farmers in Bexar County greeted an approaching rain storm with relief as weather officials forecast an early break in the drought. A front moving in from the north was expected to bring showers by Friday, with temperatures around 86 degrees and light to moderate winds.
A fragmentary reminiscence honors Mey and a veteran air hero, praising sacrifice and leadership while recalling past fame and the absence of cheering crowds. The piece blends wartime valor with personal tribute and nostalgia for a lost era.
Court in Coryrota faced a heavy docket as Judge A. Te. Mattock aimed to dispose of 25 cases scheduled for trial this day. The session did not halt at noon, delaying a luncheon and prompting officials to manage a crowded calendar amid a busy docket.
CALVIN COOLIDGE writes a daily series for The San Antonio Light praising orderly government and ballot box redress. He argues most of the world suffers unrest while the United States remains peaceful and law abiding, with public authority unchallenged.
Major General Hwing J. Mouth and Assistant Chief of Staff G4 of the War Department arrived at Fort Sam Houston for a four day inspection of army activities. They met officers at corps headquarters, then toured local military installations.
A tropical cyclone warning notes the storm center near Santa Domingo with movement likely northward. Reports indicate winds reached 180 miles per hour in San Juan and earlier gusts exceeded 110 miles per hour, with record wind speeds noted by meteorologists in Miami and Key West.
Fred Clark of Cleveland, campaign chairman, announced a ten million dollar fund for a three seat push aimed at raising funds and recruiting women for members of the national organization advancing repeal of the Twenty‑seventh Amendment.
Authorities investigate destruction of a newly completed highway bridge on the Eye of Opening ENARKANA in Ark which was dynamited before opening. The blast damaged the structure, preventing traffic and prompting inquiries into alleged motives by local groups.
A sheriff in Graham County subdues a suspect who overpowered him in a jail cell escape today. The fleeing man fled in a stolen automobile after the incident, prompting a search by local authorities.
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