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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1930

Page

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Prohibition, League Critique Fail to Divide States

A long, fragmented column notes Roosevelt backs repealing the prohibition amendment and outlines how New York officials may resist federal cooperation. It covers U S foreign policy, the League of Nations, and Mussolini’s stance, interwoven with science updates on a South African swimming record, proton theory, and new hormones affecting pigmentation.

Roosevelt New York State New York Baallegpre

SEEK GANG IN VALLEY KIDNAP PLOT

Dr Gunnar Horn audits relics from the Andree expedition remains found on White Island and at North Pole camp. The Eratvaag ship returned the recovered remains as authorities seek gang involvement in the valley kidnapping plot.

Gunnar Horn Andree North Pole White Island Horn Eratvaag

Andree Balloon Expedition Mystery Finally Unveiled

Nile Strinddere's diary, unearthed by a Nordic expedition, reveals the fate of the Andree balloon voyage to the North Pole. The Arctic diary recounts the march across ice to White Island and the failed recovery effort amid fierce polar winds and sea animals guarding the presumed remains.

Mienbees Conyrakt Ale Inc Norewas Hepreauclion Fay Sreelni Coble Atoardos S. Isimorr Ite Therida White Island Beacs Viloen White’ Island Knob Fraenkel Ryxnut Stubbendoret Gunnar Horn Andree Arctic

Fragmented Weather Forecast Sketch

A damaged OCR weather note hints at general forecast for Friday with near six degrees and moderate winds. It mentions improved Thursday conditions with lighter winds and cloudy to partly clear skies.

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Air tour opens with 18 flyers from Ford airport

Detroit dispatch reports the 1920 national air tour began at Ford airport at 10 03 am with 18 contesting plants. Major Carrol Conn piloted Eagle Aircraft entry from Kansas City leading the field while Kalamazoo Tachcon San followed at minute intervals.

Detroit Ford Airport Carrol Conn Eagle Aircraft Company Kanaan City Kalamazog

Hoover Orders Faster Nicaragua Canal Survey

President Hoover directed army engineers to speed the survey of the inter oceanic canal after a conference with Col. Harry Burgess governor of the Panama Canal Zone who reported the waterway was essential for national needs.

Washington B. C Hoover Nicaragua Canal Harry Burgess Panama Canal Zone

Court life shown in trial of Gillis over Zimmerman death

Testimony on dummy bullets used at Camp Ballia trial for Capt. Gillis includes shells and a wooden target linked to Private Pete Zimmerman’s August death during rifle practice. Major Broke and a board of officers probe negligence while defense and other court members are named.

M. K. Gillis Henti Mohn Zimmierman Zimmerman Kimmerman Company G Ninth Infantry Tring Aronke Mobn Army Heer W. A. Castle Knight Gillia Ramerman Gillis Mohn Second Division Austin A. Parker Twenty-third Infantrs Jascan Lopez R. C. Burleson J. W. Bosch Mais B. F. Duckwall BR. Peston J. B. Hennett Cama A. Delt. Harper G. A. Corbin

Parachute Pioneer’s Son Wounded in Incident

In Quinuy Ul Sept 11 Tom Baldwin son of renowned balloonist and parachute inventor Thomas Baldwin was wounded last night in a gun incident at the fur farm where he operates with unknown Rasailartos details remain unclear about motive and parties involved.

Quinuy Tom | Baldwin Quines Fur Thomas Baldwin

Want Ads Brief: Couple Seeks Drive Between Lears and Sop

Classified lines advertise a 1927 sedan for 84.0 monthly or 10 weekly, a four room finished apartment near Brackensize ark, and a married man wanted for stenography with steady pay. Also mentions guaranteed radio service and complete test and inspection by experienced mechanics. Opportunities labeled Classified Ads. Turn there now.

Feancis Anil Brackensize Ark Sten Franerienced Mechanica Ste

Change in Marriage Proposed in London

Entrersnd Service reports a proposed reform of marriage law by Lord Inge and Council, suggesting two forms: one non religious recognizing lifelong vows, and another civil union with FOWK status. The plan would affect recognition by states and churches, with details debated in Minted contracty.

London Near Inge Gloany Slaus Mear “Heidtlan Ethics Jtroblens Stats

Fair and Warm Weather Expected in San Antonio

The weather bureau reports fair and warm conditions for Thursday night in San Antonio with Friday turning partly cloudy. A high around 80 degrees is forecast, with lighter winds and no precipitation indicated.

San Antonio

Chinese Bombard American Vessels Reported

Repeated attacks with heavy firing from trench mortars and machine guns targeted American naval and merchant vessels along the Xangtse River. Reports from Washington describe ongoing bombardment and concern over maritime safety.

Wastiington T. C. Boyt P—T Xangtse State de Pneinieat

Earthquake in Messina Leaves Dozens Dead and Wounded

A powerful tremor rocked Messina causing about 20 deaths and over 50 injuries. Reports indicate rapid casualties among residents and visitors as aftershocks hinder relief efforts. Local authorities mobilize emergency services and search teams while coordination with national agencies is underway.

Messina UPI

Widow of Knox Senator Dies in City After Illness

Lily Kus, widow of Senator Philander Racz of Pennsylvania, died this morning in the city. She was 7. Death was ascribed to a lingering illness.

Knox Atlastic Lily Kus Philander Racz Vennsylvania Tos Seterin Fele

Rep. Stedman in Critical Condition After Stroke

North Carolina representative Charles M. Sterman has collapsed in hospital from an apoplectic stroke. He has been in Mourd Allo hospital since this morning and is in a critical state.

Stedman Walinglon 2. C Charles M. Sterman North Qurolia Mourd Allo Hospital

Camera Man Divorces Star From Mollywood Ties

In Los Angeles camera operator Ever Marley files for divorce from Lina Basquents. The case cites irreconcilable differences and seeks division of joint assets amid unsettled custody considerations. The pair, linked to Mollywood productions, have limited public remarks on the dispute.

Star Univercut Service Lob Angeles U—Jobo Ever Marley Mollywood Tolar Lina Basquents Qaivee Ana Fila Lie Grounrls Jeatavss

Boston Wins Next Printers Parley

Fragmentary report notes a dispute among printing unions with a Winnipeg reference and a Biennial convention mention. Names appear garbled but indicate a planned conference outcome or scheduling during September.

Boston Winnipeg

Woman Bares Extortion Plans Of Bandits

In Brownsville Texas on September 11 a plot to kidnap two wealthy men and several accomplices in Chicago and Detroit was uncovered. Authorities pursued three Chicago gangsters and two Detroit women linked to Mata Noras millionaire Juan Cross. Plans included transport via bridges and a ransom scheme against Hilton Barreda and Cecelia Barreda, with arrests possible in Mercedes and Matamoros.

Brownsville Texas Chicago Gongateri Detroit Aldnay C. P. Barreda Browneritis Millionaire Juan Cross Matanoras Oledar Rio Grande Valles Waraan Gangalers Barreda Hiv Grande Hare Mtly Mercedes Frau & Normas W. E. Frank Brown Harinigen Horreds Jacal Cross Roer Arcamiplice Oftiers Enrix Hanberg Daughter Messenn Rio Grande Harreds Raled Rip Grane Velley Cecelia Barrede Matamoros Mate Moret

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