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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1930

Page

2

Polar explorers Andree and companions near fate revealed

Norwegian daily reports the ill fated Andree expedition with Auguste Andree and Strindberg deaths near Spitzbergen. Doctors examine bodies aboard the Svenskund, with Swedish experts promising further diaries and findings, as memorial rites begin in Tromsoe before homeland return.

Tromboe Norwas Howy Salomon Auguste Andree Comqbaaiona Rexperty Gunnar Horn Bretvasg Sweden Andree Fing Andree Strind Pirg iSvenskund Spitzsbergen Aargasy Coffe Tromsoe P Andree Strindberg Fraenkel Jst Vom Spitebergen North Pole

Live Crater Found Near Brownsville Report

Dispatches from Ciudad Victoria Tamaulipas report a newly discovered crater near Aldama about 200 miles southwest of Brownsville Texas. Scientists describe the crater as part of a larger volcanic region and caution about unstable terrain.

Brownsville Mexico City Ediepatches Ciudad Victoria Tamaulipas Atlie Aldama Terae Ares

Beauty pageant in Rio features modest dresses

Report from Rio de Janeiro notes contestants from about 25 nations wearing street dresses and evening gowns in a beauty contest. Observers remark the rare absence of bathing suits in the display, reflecting a conservative presentation style for the event.

Rio DE Janeiro

Dannenberg Defies Senate in McCormick Records Battle

Investigators seek to obtain records of Dannenberg’s employment by Mrs. Ruth McCormick but he refuses to produce evidence. Senior Nye accuses Dannenberg of being hired to shadow Nye's investigators, asserting he defied Senate requests.

Dannenberg Senate Ruth Manne Mee Cormick Nye McCormick Investiemors

Big dirigible Los Angeles mishap shocks Canastota crowd

Frank Hall aviator at the airport here stated the dirigible Los Angeles likely damaged its rudder during a night return journey from Lake Kurtt N. Co. to Sremenee. Crew members were repairing the rudder as Hall circled above the craft.

Canastota N.Y Sem Los Angeles Lake Kurtt N. Co Frank Hall

Cellars Searched for Kidnap Clue in SE New York

Search extended through cellars of houses where Charles Fil yard Pope acted as caretaker as renewed efforts to solve the kidnapping of Ivesr oll Grace Buud two years ago.

York Charles Filyard Pope Ivesr Oll Grace Buud Sears

Pampa contest challenges sheriff result after fraud claim

John T. Andrews defeated Gray county sheriff candidate Lon L. Blanscet by 22 votes and filed a petition with the Democratic county committee contesting the certification. The petition cites alleged unpaid poll taxes, underage voters, and a presiding judge not signing a ballot, seeking discarding of Blanscet’s ABT votes.

Pampa Tex John T. Andrews Gray County Democratic County Committee Lon L. Blanscet Andrews Blan

Campaign Fund Probe Hurts Senate Dignity

A letter to The Light from Northampton criticizes a senatorial campaign expense inquiry as undignified and overreaching. It argues state control over nominations, separation of powers, and that tainted elections should be addressed on the Senate floor, not by detectives.

Senate Dignity Northampton Mass Supreme Court Senate

Federal Reserve Official to Join Marine Midland Post

Edmund Platt vice governor of the Federal Reserve board will become a vice president of the Marine Midland Corporation on September 10, announced by president George F. Rand. The item appears in the classified section offering a large list of opportunities.

Federal Bank Buffau N. Y Edmund Platt Federal Reserve Board Marine Midlandorporation George F. Rand Dal

Real estate boom urged in San Antonio market surge

Urgent call to act now on property investments in San Antonio as prices rise and demand improves. With idle capital, buyers are urged to deploy funds, anticipating gains when market returns to normal. Strong entities include San Antonio real estate and investors urged to consider timely purchases.

San Antonio Real Eclale Fricea

Caretaker Praised for Saving Child From Drowning

W. W. Newman, about 50, a caretaker at Concepcion Park, was praised by the park department for rescuing a girl from the pool. The off duty life saver, fully clothed, jumped in to pull the child to safety as the child’s parents were nearby. Newman lives at 309 Cottonwood Avenue and has five years with the park department as custodian and gardener.

W. W.newman Concepcion Park California Icense Newan Cottonwool Avenue Park Department

Federal Bank Resources Up Week to Week

Financial district notes show the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas reporting increases in total resources for the week ending Friday, with a rise of about 2.1 million and a decline in certain components. Reserves also show a small week over week change, reflecting shifts in bills and deposits compared with the prior period.

Rennel Federal Reserve Bank of Last Creek

Baptists End Tate Meet In Fort Worth Closes

The Southwestern Baptist Religious Educational association selected Fort Worth as the convention site for its tenth annual meeting. At the close, G. G. Gehler of Mineral Wells was re-elected president, with Harry Woolen of Dallas as vice president and Grace Conn of Dallas as secretary. Alfred Allen of Dallas became associate rexin, and L. A. Meyers of Fort Worth was named director of public relations.

Fort Worth Terns Southwestern Baptist Reeligions Educational Association Southwestern Baptist Theological Sominary G. G. Ghler Mineral Wells Harry Woolen Dallas Grace Conn Aldrew Allen Associated Recrenix L.A. Meyers Fork Worth

Famous Writer Dies in Paris in Paris

Porto Riche, renowned writer and member of the French Academy, died in Paris after several weeks of illness. A celebrated dramatist and literary figure, he leaves a legacy in his plays and prose.

Paris Pati Tavi

Carpenter Frees Child Two From Closet at Home

Neighbors called fire and police when two year old Detty Setcikl locked herself in a closet at 510 West Agarite Avenue. Firemen and carpenters worked to free her after the door jammed, with the key found after the child was rescued.

Fire and Pallee Mack Twaig Junior High School H. J. Scheldl West Agarite Avenue Fly

Supreme Court orders California youths repatriation bond set

Four California students Evans Tougles Needles and Splane who served as deckhands for three months must be sent home. The court ruled the Norwegian steamer owners cover passage costs while the four must post 1600 dollars bond and pay 10 guineas each for costs. The youths contend the captain promised to return them for college studies.

Capetown Union South Ave Supreme Court California Atedmship Lilippa Evans Tougles Needles Splane Ag

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