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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1930
Page
17
An analysis blending Argentine events and Maine politics outlines Irigoyen ill in La Plata and a military regime, with Trigoyen missing and possible foreign ties. Maine's governor race looms as Democrats seek gains, while President Lowell and factory debates influence national policy.
Disaster-stricken Santo Domingo endures a malaria and influenza outbreak among survivors as hospitals strain under heavy casualties. Officials report halted relief, decaying wreckage, and a city in silence while relief ships struggle to reach the injured. White women and children face evacuation amid plummeting sanitary conditions.
A violent mob stormed the Glynn County jail in Darien firing on guards after a fatal encounter. George Grant, accused killer, was killed by a shot as Col Roy Neal and police pursued the assault. Deputy Sheriff J J Colling and Policeman MR Anderson were wounded. Army artillery guarded streets afterward with 250 guards present.
Galveston Sept 8 Jen ahar W. GC. Woodward of Coleman was chosen by the state Democratic committee on the motion of Gen. Sycod F. Wollers of Haveton to preside at the nominating convention. J. W. Fincher of Houston named secretary and T. J. Anderson of Galveston sergeant at arms. Nominees declared include Sterling of Houston for governor and others for lieutenant governor and state offices. Sterling arrived late at the site as the executive committee met to choose officers and speakers for the convention.
Partly cloudy conditions expected in San Antonio with variable winds. Temperatures appear around 95 degrees with southerly flow and scattered clouds, followed by similar patterns into the next day.
New Orleans cotton prices declined sharply after the Census Bureau released crop figures showing a larger than expected harvest. October contracts dropped about 11.22 points to 10.50 cents per pound, while December fell from 13.8 to 11.01 cents, down 27 to 49 points.
A Monday blaze at the Soledad Shoe Fat Jan Tailor shop on Soledad street trapped a pants pressed man inside. He waited amid burning debris as flames spread, calling to the tailor to exit before the building collapsed. About a dozen animals were destroyed but the conveyers were saved.
In a Texas courtroom Martin Margear, 22, charged with the July homicide of Officer Ted Boynton, seeks bail relief after two witnesses Moz Krats and Roy Orfinger testified. Orfinger, 14, confessed killer, described the night they drank, drove, and robbed the Castro bus, leading to Boynton’s death.
Universal Krevice correspondent reports discovery of a second skull and upper skeleton fragment near the Andree encampment. Scientists link bones to Kraut entered expedition member, suggesting a tragic death. Editor notes confirmation ties Andree and Strindberg remains.
Conflicting reports outline the start of the World Series with games planned in the park of the American champions. Games one and two to be played at the American league champions home, with games three and four at the National league champions venue. If needed, sixth and seventh games shift to the American league winners park.
Local forecast calls for continued cloud cover over the Alamo City area after a small temperature drop. Sunday saw a rise to near 80s with a cooler Monday and Tuesday projected, light south winds expected.
Chicago report on a case where a former New York accountant, Watton Wy Mouse, arraigned on a charge of murdering his wife. The trial is postponed as the case remains pending an inquest. The husband denies poisoning his wife while an officer urges caution and anticipation of further inquiry.
Representatives of 27 European nations met in Geneva to study Ariathe Tielami’s plan for a political and economic federation in Europe. The session aimed to outline a framework for unity and cooperation across member states.
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