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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1930

Page

2

Northcott seeks to save doomed youth in San Quentin

Northcott and evangelist Rev. Larry New West Los Angeles confer with Gordon Stewart Northcott and his wife, a life term prisoner, at San Quentin. They plan a campaign to save the youth from the gallows, appealing to Governor O. C. S at Sacramento. They argue lack of conclusive evidence and a rights denial, noting insurance policies’ refusal to pay.

San Quentin Calif Cyrus Tfe Riverside County Moos Court Hich Wes Northeatt Rotthealt Life Insurfnce’ Company Nelson Lewis Winslow Gordon Bis State Supreme Court Joey Hole Ecore

Boy Dies After Falls in Lye Box at Construction Site

A six year old boy, Peter Rizk, son of Mr and Mrs Rizk of Waterbury Conn, died from burns after falling into a mortir box filled with lye near a building under construction near his home. The incident marks a tragic accident reported in the city.

Wateremny Peter Rizk Are Sheebrn J. Rizk Iif Dsor Piret Onder

Hijacking raids and Prohibition views in a confused 1920s report

A disjointed 1920s digest covers mental education debates, gunmen in Elisabeth No J, and a second hijacking raid on government raiders amid Prohibition talk. It notes experts suggesting 3 percent beer could remain legal, while police dogs in Cologne fail to capture a burglar as human conflicts erupt.

Elisabeth New Jersey Cologne

Atwater Kent Audition Winners Named in Local Contest

Local winners announced Saturday night by the judging committee will advance to the state finals for further honors. In the girls division Andie Good and Emma Jean Baker were named winners while Charles C. Kingzler and Charles A. Forbes won in the boys’ section.

Atwater Kent Atwater-Kent F. J. Carson Andie Good Emma Jean Baker Charles C. Kingzler Charles A. Forbes

Mexico City Girls Rebel Against Customs

In Mexico City, a feminine revolt grows as modern educated senoritas resist strict chaperone rules. Returning from the United States, many families settle in Colonia Roma adopting American-style homes. Unchaperoned dating gains popularity among free-spirited youths while parental and societal resistance persists.

Mexico City Mex Mexico United States Monteo City Colonia Roma Colonia Roima Froup

Berlin jail 11 leaders of fascist bloc

Eleven members of the National Socialist party were detained after street clashes in Berlin. Joseph Goebbels and Adolf Hitler were among the injured as demonstrations followed the interior ministry’s ban on a fascist procession. The Fascists demanded the ban’s lifting, dissolution of the Potsdam city council, and the removal of the Trussian dict.

Gerlin INS National Socialist Pascial Joseph Goebels Berlin Jot Adélle Hitler Massaliat Germany Fressian Ministry of the Interior Potsdam Dorlir

Ministry Defies Fascists to Use Force

Berlin reports quote Interior Minister Dr. Joseph Wirth pledging the state will crush any attempt at force against the government. He says Germany’s defense army remains under President von Hindenberg and claims NS cells within the army have failed. He dismisses Communist claims of a planned coup by the Kanegat party led by Adolf Hitler.

Berlin Reich Joseph Wirth Wirth Kanegat Party Adolf Hiler Grman Germany von. Hindenberg Allemms Hod

Blind Solon's Son Injured in Wreck

United States senator Thomas Hall Jr. of Minnesota and his companion were injured when their auto struck an oil tanker in Maryland. Hall Jr. suffered a fractured arm and other injuries. the girl, Miss Alice Krebs, was said to have a fractured skull.

Serne Washington Thomas, Hall Jr United States Minnesota

Woman's Party Declares War on Substitutions in Jobs

The National Woman's Party in Washington launched a campaign to keep women workers in their jobs. It declared unemployment cannot be relieved by replacing women with men, as the council issued a declaration of war on substitutions.

Tessler Washington National Woman's Party Today Palignal Council The Women's Party

Gangsters Must Face Judge Camera in Chicago

Chicago, Sept 20. Municipal Judge John H. Lyle ruled gangsters cannot shield their faces from newspaper cameras. Those who cover their heads during court will face six months for contempt. The policy aims to prevent evading photo coverage by criminals.

Chicago Moreater John H. Lyle Nemesiy Olay

Probing Soviet Move Regulation Debate Continues

Congressional testimony reveals Hyde urging the Grain Futures Board to curb price manipulation tied to Soviet grain sales. Law and delivery issues are discussed as Russia allegedly hedges wheat and disrupts markets. Hearings by Representative Fish and others are set for New York and Chicago later in September.

Hyde United States Board of Tracts Board of Trade Aleo Fish Tonga Grain Future Administration Hyre Presient Hoover Hiv Ant sRriculure Mhelvie HDF Samuel Mchelvie Foleral Fisde Russia Mussia North Rusa Rawtheen O Austia Tranaalt Stursia Wede Phia Sfip Lyatic Dirantle Chicago New York

City News Ad For Dance Event and Prizes

An advertisement highlights a Sunday dance night with old and modern dance styles. Prizes are offered and the event is hosted by Crescent Pens Veribelo Muni Steve Gardaoe and others at Travailet. It notes nearby dates and venues including September 1 week’s end.

Crescent Pens Veribelo Muni Steve Gardaoe Fie Janiy Cagh

Fire at Happalion Park stables causes minor damage

A fire started by a carelessly flipped cigarette butt spread to the stables at Happalion Park on Saturday afternoon. Firemen evacuated livestock from one barn as flames spread. Captain J. S. Juati of No. 18 station led the firefighting efforts.

Happailion Park J. 5 Juati No. 18

Wheat Urged for Poultry Fodder by Federal Farm Board

Washington September 20. Dairy and poultry feed should include more wheat and cottonseed for fodder under the new price law. J. Schilling, member of the federal farm board, stated today that mill and tariff adjustments may align with farm needs amid price changes.

Washington, D Willig. J. Schilling Federal Farm Board

Mandel the Pioneer Merchant Dies in Paris

Red L Mandel prominent Chicago merchant and Mandel brothers board chair died in Paris after a brief illness. He was 62 years old.

Mandel Europe Chicago Red L. Mandel Mandel Brothers Paris

Judge Backs City in Move to Ban Well Drillings

In Oklahoma City on September 20, federal Judge Wright dismissed a injunction suit aimed at blocking drilling near the state capital. The ruling supports city authority to prevent encroachment on land within its corporate limits and upholds restrictions on oil and gas operations near the capital grounds.

Oklahoma City Okla Oklahoon Gill Mdear Wright Today Oklaloma

Fourth of Capitol Arrested in Year

The annual police report lists 108 303 persons arrested in the capital city during the year ending May, about one fourth of the population. A garden party at Evangelical Friedens church in Keewsall and East Mirile streets raised funds for the church aid fund.

Capitol Washington Circle No. 2 Friedens’ Church Il Kewsall East Mirile Streets Church Inn

Automobile Accidents Send Two Men to Hospital

Automobile accidents sent Frank Navarro of 1812 South Flores Street and Petro Gallagos of 101 West Poplar Street to Robert B. Green hospital for treatment Saturday night. Navarro was struck by a car in front of his home. Gallagos, 85, suffered a fractured skull when knocked from his bicycle at Five Points by a car.

Robert B. Green Hospital Frank Navarro South Flores Street Petro Gallagos West Poplar Street

Lonesome Pine Characters Die In Mountain Shooting

Melvin Branham and Sam Wright were found shot in the front yard near Tree Mills Creek. Authorities held Charles Day for investigation. Sam Wright was linked to the character Had Jobe in The Tears of the Lonesome Pine. The event occurred in the remote mountains once part of Dinody Letcher County.

Lonesome Pine Pikeville Melvin Hranham Sam Wright Jobe Wright Sam

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