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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1930
Page
6
An article reports a speech by a political figure pledging reform and denouncing entrenched parties. He says the military and civil elements will coordinate to end political despots and power will shift from old elites. He emphasizes peaceful change and defense of a new government structure.
Martial law and martial government rule the capital as Gejerad and Uriburu try to entrench power after inauguration day chaos. Reports say troops patrol streets, a raid on former leaders is possible, seven dead and fifty injured, and strict orders ban civilian weapon possession.
Fragmented precinct tally from a disputed senatorial candidate race shows Coll eng at 310,830 votes and Chacy 8. isbore with 178,748 in a partial count. Murphy leads Detroit mayoral race amid partial results, listing Frank Nuasl 105,000 and Charles Fowles 1,38 among others in the masoralty election.
Colorado voters indicate Shaw and Costigan will compete in November for the Epitet Staley senate seat to replace Senator Tawrence C. T'hipra, following primaries showing broad support across the district. The rough tabulation suggests a clear lead for both candidates amid a tense statewide political climate.
With about two thirds of the state counted, Hunt conceded the nomination for governor after rival campaigns reported strong support. George W. Hunt Jr. and campaign manager Leman acknowledged the shift as results showed a decisive lead for the opposing candidate.
Edward J. Costigan narrowed the margin in the Democratic United States senatorial race in Colorado. As precincts reported, Costigan’s lead over his nearest opponent exceeded eight thousand votes. Shafroth, Marsh, and Cratigar were also named in the tallies, with updates continuing as results from Morrican and other areas came in.
Fragmented copy reports early results from South Carolina primary with names like Blease and James Breese? and mentions precincts and figures. The text is garbled but indicates ongoing coverage of candidates and local figures as Atlanta dispatches note September activity.
San Antonio advances a new concrete drill tower and base station to train fire crews. Commissioner Phil Wright notes the project meets insurance standards and replaces an older wooden structure from 1914. The facility includes gas mask tests and sprinkler system training on the River platform.
A garbled report references unrest near a consulate and mourning rituals, then shifts to political events. It mentions a senate election, gubernatorial figures, and voter dynamics, with unclear names and dates but an emphasis on public sentiment and regional tensions.
Johnson leads in the Washington primary with a plurality of votes over McCuredhen in the third district. McCleehen briefly led by about five thousand votes before late returns reduced the margin as the race for renomination continues.
Anna Williams sues Henry Williams and others in Ayosuvpath district court seeking 200 dollars and a restraining order. She alleges false stories damaged her marriage, forced work for support, and despoiled her family life while Henry Williams was hospitalized. The filing claims relatives attempted to influence him against the wife. Judge Weo S. Andraane to hear next morning.
The city received relief shipments arriving yesterday, bringing food for about 1,000 people. Crowds formed at bread lines but soon eased as relief aid fed the stricken residents for the first time in a week since the hurricane.
Thodert Sanrhes, 22, was sentenced to two years in the state penitentiary after pleading guilty to a charge of theft. The Thirty-Seventh District Court handed down the term Wednesday following the plea. Peter WS. Anthony, district attorney, dismissed five theft charges in the Mation Bidlant Mistriat alarney.
The diary details the 1897 to 1891 expedition of Andree Strindberg and Fraenkel after their balloon descent near Le Archives. It traces their descent from Spitzbergen, two companions, long march southward across ice, hardships, ration limits, and final confinement on White Island before death.
In this San Antonio Light column Calvin Coolidge argues the United States favors minimized armaments while the League of Nations seeks mutual defense. He notes a clash between security aims and collective obligations, warning the League’s peace terms may invite warlike commitments.
Jean Wil takes the helm as manager of the municipal auditorium directing operations and public events. The appointment aims to boost programming, ticket sales, and community outreach through the venue.
A brief note indicates a hurricane related gathering or action scheduled for Wednesday night. No further details were readable.
The commerce department issued new regulations governing the use of radio equipment on connected airplanes. The rules emphasize reliability and safety, aiming to reduce fire hazards and improve operational simplicity for aviation communications.
Fragmentary OCR yields a local city news note referencing individuals such as Vance Wad and Walter Hall IW alongside unclear place names and dated September 1884. No coherent event or outcome can be established from the legible fragments.
Victoria man Bailey Bailey earned a military honor cited for heroism while serving with Flot E Hiailey of Loxay. The award, announced by the War Department, notes disregard of danger and a firefighting effort aboard a hangar floor incident near a workshop, with gasoline involvement and extinguishment.
Montgomery Ward declares the regular dividend of 54.78 per share on common stock payable to stockholders of record September. Delays and impairments noted in the financial notice with references to the Ward entity and tax handling.
A Wednesday night benefit at the municipal auditorium drew an audience of over 200. The variety program features local and professional acts from multiple studios and includes cuisine, dance, and music. Proceeds go to the American Red Cross for the Santo Domingo relief effort.
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