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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1930
Page
1
A wide ranging column notes Alfred P. Sloan’s GM stance, signs of a slow auto industry rebound, and a broader view of a jittery economy. It cites bootlegging trouble, a grim murder suicide, and a rash of Wall Street chatter about 1 percent call money, then surveys public mood, prohibition politics, and emerging tech claims amid the era’s financial strain.
In a garbled report, Oefinger faces habeas corpus proceedings in Resar County on charges of statutory offense and arson, with additional accusations including murder. The misspelled text mentions a detention in Los Angeles and a possible state hex at GateesMe, referencing a Saturday hearing for the year’s Martin Mut.
CLEAR RIVER MAYOR ORDERS LAND OWNERS TO MOVE CLAIMS RISE OVER RIVERBANK ENCROACHMENTS. Mayor G Mt Grigmbers vows a citywide land recovery, targeting river property near Josephine Street and the Smith Young tower as officials push to reclaim city land and enforce river boundaries. The move follows previous protests by landowners against alleged encroachments and disputed riverfront rights.
In a morning round at Tarn RAGGED GOLF Ardmore Ta the Nelson national amateur championship saw Bobby Jones push Fay Coleman to a 81 hole affair with Jones winning the front nine and trailing Coleman late. Gene Homans of New Jersey dominated the morning session by taking a straight final over Johnny Lehman of Chicago while Maurice McCarthy and Jeff Sweetser battled in a tight finish. Seaver and McPhail clashed as Seaver rallied from a two hole deficit to force a decisive finish on the eighteenth, with McPhail missing a clutch two footer.
Funeral services were held in Point Pleasant for Max Teil Tigers, president of the Western Marplains railway, who was shot to death in his office in Baltimore. Dudley G. Gray, vice president, shot himself soon after. A coroner’s verdict of murder was returned.
Vienna report states that the entire Austrian cabinet, including Chancellor Schober, has resigned amid political turmoil. The sweeping move follows ongoing crises, signaling a major government shakeup in Austria's capital.
The Krench under La Salle mocked by Indians after a trade refusal. Indians retaliate with a new joke on the La Salle party, following an earlier stir.
Washington reports new life expectancy estimates showing babies born around 1930 may live about ten years longer than 1910 cohorts. The study notes longer average lifespans across older age groups as well, reflecting improved public health and medicine.
A mob of 50 to 75 men seized Thomas Yinge, a Black inmate, from jail and hanged him from a tree in Magnolia Gardens after an alleged attempt to assault a girl. Sheriff deputies faced a vigil as a hundred soldiers formed a posse to guard the jail. Authorities say Kirkland was arrested with others and a second claim tied to the girl stalled attempts to move him.
Senator Connally said he had indications that intermediate credit banks will rediscount cotton loans at nine cents a pound. The statement, issued in Washington, notes the potential impact on cotton financing and farm credit policy.
Chicago Cubs appoint second baseman Rogers Hornsby as manager following William McCarthy's resignation. McCarthy asked to be relieved of duties after clashing with Hornsby. Veeck announced Hornsby would lead the team for the remaining schedule and possible post season.
Splendid opportunist for water organization opens store with four modern living rooms offered for 750 dollars plus stock and fixtures. See classification. 508 Crosby Street. Also selling a 193? Dodge sedan, four-door, good paint for 480 dollars. More bargains in Classifieds today.
New Torr reports former Amtorg vice president Delgnse claims Soviet government policy intends to starve and disorganize other nations by withholding wheat at low prices. He cites plans to flood markets with grain to affect global stability while accusing Russia of centralizing capital for its modernization drive. Colonel Doughs Sendsy says England data shows 80,000,000 bushels of wheat held, offered at 12 cents a bushel to undercut American prices.
An unusually warm September is expected to fade this weekend with cooler air bringing relief after near record high fall temperatures. Jarboe of the weather bureau says near term will stay warm for 24 hours with temperatures 5 to 7 degrees above normal, then Friday brings a low around 2 and a Friday high near 2 as cooler conditions move in by Saturday with clear skies and northerly winds.
Jacek Sharkey and Victoria Camnclo of Argentina weighed in this afternoon for a heavyweight bout at Vankre stadium. Campols at 2224-2 pounds and other listed fighters appeared ready with expected advantages.
A high Soviet official rejected claims that the Soviet government is dumping wheat and other grains on world markets. He attributed the current world grain glut to Russia's bumper harvest, the largest in Soviet history.
Partly cloudy weather expected with moderate winds from the northwest. Friday temperatures rise slightly, with mild conditions in the northern sector and cooler readings toward the coast. Expect cloudy skies and light rain possible in the east during the afternoon.
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