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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1930
Page
8
A report from Guntersville Alabama dated September 25 notes the death of a 47 year old man while at home, with details indicating the life story and residence in the region. The brief item records a local incident involving an aged resident.
James Neely, 70, returned to Georgia to face a murder charge over the death of Hiram Cooley in 1883 battle near Huttersville. He was jailed after transferring from Tyler Texas where arrested on Conley case. Neely vows plea of not guilty. brother Tom is deceased. Cooley and Neely dispute details. Neely says he bears scars from the earlier fight. The case links to long ago events as Neely travels to Tyler to face his past.
Funeral notices reveal the death of a widely disliked figure linked to the San Antonio Drug Company. Officials, merchants, and chamber of commerce members attend a solemn service before interment at City Cemetery amid public anticipation and mixed reactions.
Moscow reports relief teams rush to Bralinhad Turkestan after a severe earthquake. Early estimates indicate more than ten percent of families homeless with casualties and injuries. Officials note widespread property damage and ongoing aid distribution efforts.
AVATIN reports a reduction in railroad freight charges for cotton shipping to Texas ports Galveston Houston and Texas City effective immediately. The new rates apply along a 28 mile corridor impacting farm shipments and were ordered by the charger yesterday, aiming to ease costs for local growers.
UA posts a $1000 reward following a rumor source tied to Pine LCE Arkansas. The notice mentions merchant and planter firms, Hank and Tear company, and a bank run danger.
In Foster school, Jimmy Cleveland a fifth grader used a dog to threaten classmates. He commanded pupils, causing injuries to six children two girls hospitalized. He was turned over to juvenile authorities amid chaos as students fled the classroom.
Passengers on the United States transport Saint Mihiel bound for New York tell of three sailors who drowned shortly after leaving San Juan. A man suspected of insanity was tossed overboard and later released. The lifeboat lowered, davits jammed, and despite an attempted rescue, two seamen sank from the ship into the sea.
Prince Utah September 25 47 An afternoon of play turned tragic as three year old Clarence Perry was shot in the head by a toy pistol during an Indian battle on the radio program. Chrissy Metoas watched in fear as the toy weapon fired. A coroner ruled the death accidental.
Under the supervision of the American engineering firm of Hugh J. Cooper the construction of the world’s largest hydroelectric plant on the Dnieper River progressed to a vital milestone this week. The final phase of the American consultation program has proven entirely successful and the project is approaching completion.
James Mansker was sentenced to 10 years in the state penitentiary by Judge W. Anthony after a jury found him guilty of a statutory offense in the Thirty seventh District Court. Mansker’s attorney announced an appeal but later withdrew it.
September 25 Mexico City unofficial reports say Foreign Minister Estrada will appear before the senate next Monday in secret session to explain why nationals not tied to the Huerta revolution hold diplomatic posts. Influential senators reportedly want to purge foreign service of Huerta era appointees or those lacking revolutionary ideals.
In Ponca City Oklahoma on September 20 a watermelon patch raid led to a death. Shorr a 22 year old employee of a local oil company was shot by 16 year old Paul Triberts who with two younger guardians was guarding the patch on Osage county land.
The Woodtowin Lake beautification and conservation topics will be discussed by the Wallon teague bank group at a 7:30 a m breakfast session in the Gunter hotel grill dam. David Q. Younson, League president, will lead the discussion and outline plans for the fall campaign. An Octob er general meeting will follow, with a motion picture about outdoor life shown.
Peartton reports volunteer firefighter C. G. Meagan of the Tere 3ton department died four hours after contact with a live wire while battling a blaze. The incident occurred during a shift at the station today and is under investigation by local authorities.
An old advertisement touts HOM-NOTD as a guaranteed internal remedy for hemorrhoids. Dr J S Leonhardt claims a long perfect success record and offers to refund price if not cured, urging readers to obtain the product from their local druggist in 1910.
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