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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1930
Page
1
A chaotic column notes the mood in Germany and the stock market as experts discuss the Versailles treaty and reparations. The piece mocks attempts at clarifying language amid a波 tumult in Berlin and presses Hoover’s stance on repeal while detailing a broader political and economic drift.
A weather forecast notes showers easing and cooler temperatures for the weekend. Light showers are expected first, with a retreat to cool conditions late Sunday into early next week, as a northerly cold front arrives and temperatures dip.
In New York a court appearance is set for the cast and producers of a play titled Bad Girl Actors. The production team is due before the court on Monday after incidents in the Bronx described as cutting up during performances.
Ora Secretary of treasury recently met with Monttasde to discuss fiscal plans. The talks focused on policy direction and budget priorities, with both sides signaling continued dialogue.
Smoke from brush and forest fires stretched over a 20 mile front across central and southern areas, with about 400 men battling the Dina fire. None of the blazes were deemed dangerous as fires pressed through Wisconsin and northern Illinois.
A rebuked doctor announced his intention to run as an independent candidate for governor after his medical license was revoked yesterday. The statement cited ongoing disputes with regulatory authorities and asserted plans to pursue public office despite the sanction.
Fathers Wallace and Jones pursue missing daughters from Aransas Pass, tracing them to Beeville and San Antonio. The girls, aged 16, left home to avoid shorthand classes, and were last seen traveling with a friend toward Austin. Investigators report the families plan to appeal to Governor Moody for help.
A lively program at St Paul features Capt Dieudonne Coste and Lt Mourlee Belforite among US Army unit members. They participate in three parades and a luncheon and banquet, with a focus on transatlantic flight efforts.
Bishop William A. Leonard of the Episcopal Church, long ill for more than a year, was reported sinking early today at Galibter Ohio. The notice gives no further details on the cause or current condition.
Classified notices describe a stenographer job age 20 to 25 paying 85 to 100 dollars monthly. Other reads mention clothing items like a 4 to 8 foot cape and apartment listings on Astolian Street with lights and phone. Contact numbers or placeholders appear as fragmented text in this legacy ad.
A fundraising effort for Sir Thomas Lipton’s America's Cup challenger receives widespread support as Mayor Waldee reports hundreds of letters and contributions. The campaign, aimed at raising funds to purchase a winning vessel, continues to attract donations despite the slow tallying of funds.
A jury in the Thirty-seventh district court sentenced Janes Binnaker to ten years in the penitentiary after finding guilt on a statutory offense against an 11-year-old girl. Defense attorney William Schlesinger announced an appeal. The trial began Monday and concluded Wednesday afternoon with the victim testifying Thursday.
The New York Times reports four of seven Communists under long prison terms in the Gastonia textile strike have been ordered to surrender to authorities in Charlotte and to do so before September 20 to avoid forfeit of bail.
New York report notes Mrs. Disht W. Morrow wrote The Painted Pig, a Mexican fairy tale, during her Mexico stay and dedicated it to her daughter Con stance. The story reflects market life at Cuernavaca.
A man delivering rum was shot in the chest in San Francisco. He was taken to a hospital with a bullet wound under the heart and said to be in critical condition. Police were told the shooting appeared random and nothing was known about a motive.
In Houston on Sept 20 Erule H Helms, 41, killed Alton Hermon Heklik, 24, during a disturbance at Helms home after alleged abuse toward Helms daughter. Helms claimed self defense and was released on bond. his wife sought refuge with her parents. Helms described entering the home, assault, and the subsequent shooting to officers.
A cartoon strip in The San Antonio Daily is presenting La Salle’s disinheritance tale as part of its ongoing Texas history series. The current installment shows the prince’s father cutting him from inheritance over a dispute, with future episodes promised for Monday.
London report states Dr. Willard Teasdale Wilson died September 15 after lingering in a trance at New Milton near Lymington for thirteen days. His wife left him undisturbed during the period as friends note his habit of entering trances for long stretches. An autopsy confirmed death.
James Parker, 18, shot his wife Mary Parker, 18, at their residence in Houston about 10 4. m. today claiming she ordered him to leave. A roomer, J B Moore, recalled Parker threatening earlier and firing five shots after an argument. Two bullets hit Mary Parker in the chest and arm. she died in the hall.
Authorities launched a manhunt in northern Wisconsin after two Virginia women were found shot dead near Mountain Iron. The victims are identified as Mrs. Joby Abizren, 43, and Mrs. Mabel Hoey, 37. Victor Kettunen is sought as a suspected accomplice.
WEW YORK September 20. A city employee formerly listed as Beweeper and described as a reception clerk wore fine clothes and a boutonniere while on payroll. He is ordered to stop the soft duties and will no longer be paid as a broom sweeper.
New York Daily News reports John J. Maskob plans a $2,000,000 trust for his son upon their marriage. The story notes aims to secure wealth and a lavish lifestyle, reflecting high society arrangements.
President Hoover weighs response as Secretary Hyde and Agriculture officials press for details on Russian short selling of wheat. Chicago board president Johnny Bunnell and J W T DuyeI declined comment while the State Department monitors the inquiry. Russian action allegedly boosted short selling and hurt American farmers as 5 million bushels were set for December delivery.
Partly cloudy Saturday with possible showers. Windy with moderate to strong gusts, high near the mid sixties. Sunday look for continued unsettled conditions and cooler readings. Additional details and extended forecast on page 3.
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