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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1930
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane discusses windstorms and their historical impact on food supply and prices, then assesses wheat production advances and the role of science. He cites Sir William Crookes, nitrogen fertilizers, and projections of surplus wheat, along with critiques of using children as spies and public skepticism toward seaplanes for ocean travel.
Officials greet German trans Atlantic team upon arrival in Washington DC. Led by Lant and Wolfgang Von Gronnu, the delegation meets at the station with local representatives before visiting O C Kilep, counselor of the German embassy.
District Attorney Lamar Seeligson is expected to retire on October 1, surrendering the office to Walter Tynan, the Democratic nominee for district attorney. Reports say Seeligson returned from Austin after conferring with Governor Moody and may appoint Tynan to serve an unexpired term.
Special lot of 30 electric stoves valued over 100 dollars each selling for 590 dollars total. Also a five room house at 920 Sadle Street for rent at 1h month. An established company seeks agents to represent in each county in Southwest Torag. Cales for sale with 80 cows and complete equipment listed under classification 80. Other casualty notices refer to a mis-typed classification in Tight Classified Ad.
Los Angeles, Sept. 6. Havel G. Chaney, widow of Lon Chaney, will receive the bulk of his estate worth about 500000. The probate petition lists 275000 in life insurance, 100000 in real estate, and 125000 in personal property. Mrs. Chaney named executrix.
Former governor Ferguson, arriving at the Gunter hotel in San Antonio, declares retirement from politics with no comment on his plans. He travels from Live Oak County toward his Austin home, citing neglected business interests during two primary campaigns.
Mid Sept. 5. A pilot inspection for the flight titled Justice for Hungary was underway before ten Hungarian waves as Capt. George Endres and Capt. Alexander Magsar prepared to depart on the second leg of their trans Atlantic flight to call attention to postwar conditions in Hungary.
In Bombay on September, negotiations between the viceroy and Mahatma Gandhi to end civil disobedience collapsed. Sir Tej Thatadursapru, Indian leader, reported the talks failed as authorities and protest leaders could not reach agreement on major terms.
In Leavenworth, Carl Panzran, 45, is hanged for the murder of Robert Warnke, foreman at Hinson Valley. The condemned man faced the gallows at 6 01 a.m. with two ministers absent from the chamber as the noose was applied. He died after 20 minutes, his body swaying and a death tremor observed, while prison officials confirmed the death.
Four persons face charges of conspiracy to perform an illegal act tied to the death of Mies Bikul Schumacher’s baby in Hunt. Complaints filed noon in the court of Louis F. Nolix list Dr Kent Huot, Grace Meederiek, Levis Gary, and others as charged. Prosecution witnesses include Fe. Covington and Detective b. Wedack.
Four PWD type pursuit planes flown from Panama to Kelly field under Captain I N Eller. The squadron was to be turned over to the Advanced Flying school for training and was expected to spend the night at Tampier before reaching San AntonioSinusclas.
A weather forecast notes temperatures rising after two showers, with readings near 70 earlier and a high around 90 reached Thursday. Fri and Sat may be partly cloudy to unsettled with light to moderate easterly winds, creating limited chances for a fair weekend.
Soreveport authorities investigated a report by three policemen stating Samuel Irby, a former state highway employee and at inquiry, was forcibly taken from his hotel room Wednesday night by members of the state identification bureau. Neither Irby nor James Terrell has been seen here since.
Former Kaiser Wilhelm won a libel suit against Ewald Mendel editor of Morgenpost. Mendel was fined 15 million marks or three months in jail.
Rioting broke out in RENTERTA Spain after an unexpectedly proclaimed general strike at noon. Oil business and nearby areas were disrupted as clashes occurred today amid the unrest involving workers and local groups.
Reports from Santo Domingo describe a catastrophic hurricane with thousands dead and injured as relief workers struggle to locate bodies and establish sanitation. Authorities led by President Trujillo seized emergency powers, distributing funds and supplies while churches shelter survivors.
Weather outline shows light to moderate winds from the south and east. Temperature around six degrees with cloudy periods and chances of rain. Local updates indicate variable skies and a need to monitor changes through the day.
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