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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1930
Page
3
Ottawa reports a special parliament session convened to address unemployment in Canada and allied nations. The aim is to craft an effective remedy, with the prime minister’s proposals to be outlined in the throne speech.
A wife victorious in a case noting neuritis left her unable to work for five weeks. The report links pain and nerve illness to sustained disability, mentions medical treatment and relief efforts, and references general struggles faced by patients seeking recovery and return to labor.
Christian Endeavor leaders across the world report a world peace objective from the recent international convention. Delegates emphasize interfaith cooperation, evangelism, and citizenship as key aims while planning outreach to local groups and leaders for greater involvement in the movement. The San Francisco convention is slated for July, with the national gathering preceding it.
Mrs Blanche George Gresser widow of Keodell B Cressey died September 2 after eight months illness. She was born in Jacksonville and was active in art circles. A daughter of John F and Sarah A George she studied art in Boston and taught there. She held editorial roles at the Ladies Home Journal and was fashion editor for the New York Herald. Her husband owned property in Texas and at Bridgeport East Conn.
Heavy weekend rainfall swept through Wisconsin Kansas and nearby areas with Lamar Missouri reporting 343 inches and other towns noting multi inch totals. Lamar and Lamar Me appear, though figures are garbled. multiple sites report significant downpours and rising water levels across the region.
A man tried to rescue a girl from a blaze but both suffered severe burns. The child, Mosain Vielunis, endured great pain as rescuers brought her to safety, while the man faced critical injuries and struggled to survive the harsh conditions of the fire.
In a disrupted proceeding, the mail fraud trial faced delays due to partisan discussions and procedural interruptions. Prosecutors, led by George F. Vewald, argued the case amid interruptions by defense counsel and court personnel, postponing hearings to a later session.
An advertisement announces a free lecture on Christian Science by Vikien Pew Rilpatric B tamber of A lent of aes pine caphae af Chest Scientine in the Munieigat in Miele on September 6. The public is cordially invited.
Clara C reports on a flurry of social events and movements in San Antonio. Ed Steves and family depart for New York, Miss Tutt Connor’s wedding to Lieut Robert Van Meter South is noted in San Antonio, and many locals are traveling or hosting gatherings at Fort Sam Houston and area clubs.
Miss Gladys Petty daughter of Capt and Mrs Thomas K Petty will leave soon for the College of Industrial Arts at Denton after a summer in California plans disclosed by the Petty family
Fragmentary ad copy promotes a cosmetic powder claiming beauty benefits for women. The text echoes promotional tone and mentions government approval, color effects, and foreign origins, but specifics are unclear due to damaged OCR.
A scrambled transcript from Washington quotes Maurles Campbell and Seymour Lowman discussing enforcement laxity in New York during the 2025 campaign. The remarks mix political drama with unrelated anecdotes, asserting Campbell’s influence and Lowman’s position while spearing prohibition history and a bankrupt company.
Cairo reports the barge blast yesterday caused three deaths with ten more injured. Capt. Daniel Cagne of Bt. John and deck hand Veo Smith are among the fatalities. Jessie Hart, panther ter hand, died almost instantly. Explosion likely started when a worker ignited acetylene using a torch aboard the barge.
The Colley-Humber renal extract reports gratifying results in treating about 200 patients, restoring many to normal life and relieving pain. Clinics in San Francisco and Los Angeles provided free care, with several physicians now impressed by the findings. A five year research and clinical program is planned, but more than 4000 applicants were turned away due to funds and facilities.
Five men were attacked Sunday night near downtown, leaving Aguirre dead at 226 South Colorado and four others in serious condition at Freon hospital. Tony Quinterios was shot three times after his car slowed at a stop sign near Weat Commerce and Yornamora, then taken to the hospital by a companion. Joe Pens, 25, suffered four knife wounds at a dance hall deck in Mendort. A father and son, 65 and 27, at 300 North San Saba were hospitalized with knife wounds after a street dispute turned violent.
Funeral services for Mrs. Alice McKeon were held Monday afternoon from Zizik-Kearns Undertaking Company chapel with Rev Keener officiating. Interment was in St. Mary's Cemetery. She is survived by her husband Hartley McKeon, sons Jackie and Lartx Calidon, mother Mrs Catherine Ely Elgmel, two sisters and two brothers.
A six second tremor shook Candela and Foggia in southern Italy just before midnight. Tremors preceded by rumblings sent residents fleeing in terror. No damage was reported though fears linger amid recent frequent quakes and unstable conditions.
A dynamite bomb exploded in an under construction duplex in Kansas City injuring one person. The blast caused property damage including to the nearby building materials. Labor trouble was cited as the alleged cause of the bombing.
Local officials seek a man and a woman in connection with a murder on a plane bound for San Antonio. Gheril A. J. Semmoet of Heblville, Tesna, allegedly asked authorities to source a map and a woman thought to be involved. The suspects are believed to have fled toward San Antonio Sunday night.
Members of the trade extension department of the Chamber of Commerce will attend the centennial celebration at Mexican Independence in Saltillo, September 14 to 13, as announced by Howell Tones, trade extension.
George W. Davis, a 35-year-old American resident, pleaded guilty to the murder of his wife at a four- county arraignment in ASHIROWS Arkansas. He received a 21 year prison sentence after the plea.
City council received bids Monday for new uniforms including about 200 firemen and 164 policemen overcoats. Bids were referred to police and fire chiefs for review, with decisions after materials are examined. Also bids for landscaping the Spanish governor's palace were noted, awaiting Mayor Chambers's return. Mrs. W. P. Hote to chair landscaping committee.
Former Canton safety director E. Curtis and ex councilman Arthur B. Drakenbrod pleaded not guilty in federal court to charges of accepting regular payments from pentlengers for protection. The case is next set for Monday in trinmort court.
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