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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1930
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane discusses Hoover era politics with prohibition and wet versus dry factions. The column notes public figures like Lord Cowdray and Eugene Meyer Jr. and touches on England liquor costs and U S political tensions.
Reports from the start of the Yacht Classic describe a chaotic scene as crowding and fog ashore delay the race. Yachts and support vessels gather near the starting buoy while distinguished figures watch as the fleet prepares for an uncertain, delayed kickoff.
MERICO CITY Sept 1. The department of agriculture predicted that the October corn crop would be 2,006,168 tons, or 42 percent Brenty. This year's October crop is expected to sufficient to make in portations of cot unnecessary during the coming year.
Classified confusion lists office executive with 16 years experience banning correspondence, mail mill advertising, brakekeeping, Ants position. Also notes lovely Southeast room at 727 Main Avenue for rent, sale of a near new item, and a Sunday timing detail.
Fred McIlroy of the San Antonio arsenal explains to schoolmate Aileen Bitt how to use a newly installed fire box at Bonham Elementary School. The alarm system also powers a siren.
A state law requires city auditoriums to have fire alarms and alarms with sirens in buildings seating 300 or more. Banham Elementary received a warning due to lack of an auditorium while Ban An topiio’s Lio senior serials mentioned.
President Hoover plans to leave after lunch for Rapidan River fishing lodge to spend the weekend. For the first time this summer no Rutesta accompanies the chief executive. Hoover and Herbert Hoover Jr, visiting his parents, went to the large Seetrmay.
Captain Errol Bord and Tut Marcy Connor boarded a coastal flight attempting a first leg of a trans Atlantic voyage from Graves Ne KA toward England. The event occurred around 7:39 p.m. local time amid plans to cross the Atlantic from North America to Europe.
Firefighters from No 14 battled a blaze at the Converse corn shelling plant on the Seguin road. The plant with by products and cotton suffered a total loss estimated at 18 950 dollars, with the building worth 14 000 dollars. A box car on a siding also burned. Fire due to low water pressure hindered containment.
A powerful hurricane that struck the North Carolina coast is moving north along the shore. Gale warnings extend to Atlantic City with possible impacts up to Virginia's coast. Disturbance is small and advancing about 19 miles per hour, causing disrupted communications and some building damage but limited loss of life reported so far.
Forts-four taxi operators and companies sue to block the city from enforcing a safety bond ordinance that would charge 10,001 dollars per taxi. Plaintiffs claim the ordinance was never enforced for over fourteen years, arguing the belated action is improper. City officials say enforcement will begin Monday.
Mexico City reports Miguel Bejarano, commercial attache in New York, praising Morrow as the best American export to Mexico. He spoke at a luncheon honoring the retiring ambassador.
A Japanese trawler named Thakt Maen was driven aground near Mai nan Atralia as ten crew members clung to rigging. The vessel buckled under heavy waves as the storm raged, with rescuers scrambling to reach the men amid dangerous conditions.
Washington state political scene features anti prohibition voices led by Hila Ory Teal and WP Scott McDicle who oppose resubmission of prohibition to voters. Senator Jones letter sparks debate on repeal or modification while federal enforcement budget expands to 2.2 million and adds personnel for prohibition work.
Forecast calls for unseasonable warmth followed by a cool down over the weekend. It warns of strong winds along the coast and scattered showers lingering into Sunday night with temperatures dipping by Monday. Mariners should monitor east wind waves and small craft advisories.
Mogg Houston Mitt Yountrr, son of former Texas governor Stephen Mogg, died in Baden Baden Germany after an operation two weeks ago. He was widely popular and had strong ties to his hometown.
Houston September 12 funeral plans for Will C Mose 55 son of the late Gov Stephen Hogg are not completed. Mose died yesterday in Linden Baden Germany while traveling with associates. Sister Mel Tug dog reported the death by cable and a brother Mike Wogg is in New York heading to Germany. A redistributes his remains to be laid in Austin near his parents. Mose born Quitman Texas rose from humble roots to wealth and supported the arts and philanthropy. He left Houston a year ago for travel across Europe and underwent an operation this week.
Mitchinson of BaF Narp Street died at Abet B. Green hospital Sarentas from hemorrhage after a Thursday night attack in his sleep. Mrs Flonier C. Versis from the hospital stated the death was notified. Mitchinson was found wandering near his home and removed to the hospital Friday morning. Indications suggested he had been struck on the head as he fell on a porch after the assault.
Felix Chenault of 1319 Steves Avenue died at Robert A L Greest hospital early Saturday after a fall from a third floor window. The Datta native had lived in San Antonio about ten years and was last admitted September 8. Nurses and attendants nearby heard alarms as Chenault walked from his bed toward the corridor and then to a window. Miss Homer C. Harris, hospital attache, said he attempted to return to his room and collapsed after the fall. Joy Dean of 14 Camden Street observed the incident and called for help. Chenault left behind a widow and three children.
Forecasts show continued above normal highs for September with daytime highs near 74 and nighttime lows in the fifties. A Pacific coast air mass edges eastward, bringing partly cloudy skies and a steady moderate southwest breeze as San Antonio remains unsettled.
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