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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1930
Page
1
The piece notes UR and Heyl weighing the earth, with a mock plan to make the fourth dimension visible. It mocks attempts to imagine extra dimensions, cites Al Swith and others, critiques Prohibition politics, and previews Atlantic and European federation ideas in a divergent, era-tinged voice.
General Jose Evaristo Uriburn spoke to The Associated Press outlining Argentina’s cautious course toward the League of Nations and a shift toward closer cooperation with the United States. He stressed a desire for improved relations and indicated that Washington would recognize the new government as it reviews league participation and broader international roles.
A scrambled OCR fragment describes a man and woman named Ivo and Bisabens with a fishing misadventure. It mentions a surge and a stream, an old automobile tire, and an item found on a bank, with unclear details and names.
Private Hurt as Plane Taking Off Hits Army Truck. Private Lioner J. Martel of the Sixty-second Squadron at Brooks Field sustained serious injuries when a mire plane piloted by Henry H. Covington struck a truck carrying Martel at Ybor. The plane wrecked, pilot unhurt. Martel was moved to Brooks Field hospital after the collision.
The Weather Bureau reports continued cloudy conditions with warmer temperatures in the Alamo City area. Partly steady conditions expected Wednesday night into Thursday with a maximum around 70 degrees. Light northerly winds shift to southerly as the day progresses.
A large weekly grand jury report was presented Wednesday morning noting numerous indictments. Foreman N. Wreuter stated the jury plans to file a final report and adjourn Friday, marking one of the district's heaviest sessions.
In New Gaven Connecticut on September a supreme knight announced a $25,000 appropriation by the Knights of Columbus for relief of rough sufferers in the Middle West and victims of the Santo Domingo hurricane.
TENINGTON Texas report: Thomas Sh. Carter, a pharmacist, asked his young daughter Ann Elizabeth to hug him. She slipped and fractured her collarbone, shoulder, and arm. she was wrapped in bandages.
In Moscow, the Graf Zeppelin arrived after a 27 hour journey from Friedrichshafen. The German airship landed amid celebration as officials and citizens gathered to greet the historic flight and mark the milestone in aviation history.
In a chaotic court scene, Mrs Helen Farwell clutched infant Dolores as she fled the courtroom by airplane toward Havana after contempt remarks by Judge Robert Gentzel. The case involves a habeas corpus for the child, with Farwell’s husband Clifford Parnell and Walter Heat testifying to Dolores Irene’s paternity. A telegram from Curtiss airport suggested the party planned to flee, but the judge ordered the child returned to her grandmother as Farwell allegedly fled with her wife and child.
Geneva Sept 10 The eleventh assembly of the League of Nations elected Nicholas Titulescu as president successor to Titulescu. Titulescu has served as Romanian envoy and key figure in the organization, with background in diplomacy and international affairs.
Fort Sam Houston introduces a series of road humps extending across streets at intervals in Argonne Heights. The humps sit above road level to compel drivers to reduce speed, aiming to curb speeding and improve safety for drivers and passengers alike.
Ottawa reports a special Canadian session under new government aims to raise tariffs to protect domestic interests. Liberals are out. Conservatives seek measures to rehabilitate industry and shield the economy, with a fragile Commons majority awaiting action.
Rainy and cool spell described with garbled terms. Forecaster notes Wednesday night and Thursday may be cloudy with some wind. Expect southerly winds along the coast and generally fair conditions on Wednesday and Thursday in West Texas.
Fort Sam Houston streets, notorious for rough conditions, see improved compliance after a new traffic scheme sets a 32 mile per hour limit in Argonne Heights. Officers’ families reside nearby, and civilians who exceed the limit face enforcement.
Trials an ouster suits against Sheriff Alfonso Newton Jr. and tax collector R Neal Campbell for alleged maladministration are set for October 13 by Judge W W McCrory of the Ninety fourth District Court. The Campbell case may start first, with an election contest by Draughter Newton against Albert Hausser, sheriff nominee, opening the week prior.
Official ceremonies marking the start of construction on the Boulder dam project have been scheduled for September 17 in Washington. Secretary Wilbur and Elwood Mead, reclamation service commissioner, will officiate.
Belated returns from across Louisiana show Governor Vey P Long leading Senator Joseph G Ran dell for the Democratic nomination and likely securing the U S Senate seat. Long shows a margin of 94 635 with 101 263 to 106 624 for Stansdell as the veteran senator seeks re election after 30 years in Congress, and Long appears to have carried three of his backed House candidates.
Vermont Republicans nominate John F. W. for governor with Stamey C. Wilson as another ticket candidate. John G. Winant, former New Hampshire governor, leads in early returns over Arthur Morrill by 2958, with Hugh K. Moore in third. Detroit report notes growing lead in a September primary.
Special cable dispatch recounts the 1909 North Pole balloon expedition of Andree, Strindberg, and Frackel, their three month drift on Arctic ice, the death on White Island, and the last diary entry of Nils Strindberg noting a time of 7 03 a m. The account cites Norwate and Dagens Nyheter sources and mentions the discovery by the Hearst expedition vessel.
Liberal reward offered for the return of an antique gold bar pin set with diameters and emergency valued as an heirloom. See Classification AL. Also notices include room rental ads and a pigeons listing. Daily Gilgit Clas fields list further items and a cafeteria help wanted.
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