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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1930
Page
4
In a colorful historical note, explorers led by René-Ruger La Salle misread Matagorda Bay as the mouth of the Mississippi, misplacing their claim and revealing early navigational errors in Texas exploration.
Prohibition agents led by Cant. Verne Miller seized a large liquor operation one mile north of San Jose. Two 15 gallon stills a 25 gallon boiler 2 gallons of whiskey seven fermenters and 130 gallons of whiskey mash were found. Thomas Paletor was arraigned on charges of manufacturing and possessing liquor in default bail set at 1000. Another raid on Simpson street yielded a 25 gallon still four fermenters and whiskey mash.
A Merlin of 824 Montana street faced fines in Corporation court after colliding with a street sweeper. A I Matlock fined Martin 23 for negligence and 10 for drunkenness, G G Bull joined in fines of 10 for drunkenness. Patrolmen testified the crash occurred near 46 Nore r of appeal denied in all three cases.
A. M. Rodriguez faced a 25 dollar fine in Corporation Court for violating humane ordinances after an agent testified the horse was mistreated two months earlier. He allegedly kicked the horse in the neck and attempted to remove it from harness while the animal lay exhausted in the 400 block of Matamoras Street. An appeal was noted in court.
Sarran tests a different car each day as the city weighs purchasing three new vehicles for the fire department. Trade-in plans for four old cars stall the decision, with Jennett noting ongoing delays and Hyp commenting the shop is occupied with Osgood.
About fifty motor boats will leave Kansas City tomorrow for a six mile race down the Missouri River. The event is the third annual contest sponsored by the Kansas City Motor Club. A prize fund awaits the winner and boats are to refuel at Dover. Howard Ingram, a Kansas City pilot, won the two previous races.
State cabirons commission cancels class DB permit issued to A Crenwelge of Liano Mark Mw Ml supervisor of motor transportation announces. Operators are licensed to operate within a town and it was found Crenwelge had been operating over a fixer role between fans. This unauthorized operation has been a frequent complaint and the commission has been powerless to act due to generalized complaints.
City workmen began plowing the back ground of the old Spanish governors palace on Friday to prepare the area for landscaping. Park Commissioner Te Col. Rubinla noted difficulty due to solid lime stone boulders that cannot be broken with hammers. The solid ground will be kept as a foundation while soil is removed to depth about one foot for planting areas and paths filled with good soil.
The Federal Radio Commission approved a merger of stations WIG Akron and WSO Springfield to form a new combined station at a centralized site in Celinant. The action authorizes consolidation and a rebranding for the integrated broadcasting operation.
The Southwestern Industrial Freight League, with over 60 bureau representatives from Texas Oklahoma Louisiana and Arkansas, plans a Washington committee to oppose the Howell freight regulation bill pending in Congress. U S Powerkett SAN Antonio Freight Bureau manager reports the group voted to challenge the measure claiming regional discrimination.
Graduates of the Air Corps Training center at Kelly Field will receive their wings during the advanced firing plans graduation on October U1. An aerial review is scheduled for 1 a.m. with presentation of wings and diplomas to follow. This marks Kelly field’s first graduation since Maj. Fred Risk Martin assumed command.
Charges of violating the state pure food law were filed in the court of Justice Tuntlee. John F Onion presiding. GN Walton filed the charge alleging Guerra had cans of applesauce for sale unfit for human consumption. Minimum fine 825, maximum 200 dollars.
State railroad commission official D Parker said Danciger company of the Texas Panhandle moved to test the statewide oil proration order by filing suits and securing a temporary injunction delaying enforcement. The commission has provided its general counsel with facts on alleged violations of the agreement to pursue legal steps, while leases in North Texas operate under the order.
Pat Gillespie of 2340 Elmhurst Avenue clashed with his wife at a rooming house on 814 North Alamo Street. Landlady Pinkington testified the struggle outside the front door sounded like animals. Judge A. Ty Matlock fined Gillespie 25 dollars for disturbing the peace.
Preparations for Christmas parcel post include using the basement of the municipal auditorium as a handling area with wiring and equipment. The postal system expects this season to be the largest parcel post business in history, with trucks used to deliver parcels and extended operations starting this year.
Funeral services for A. A. Wendt of 216 Pittworth Street, longtime trail driver and retired merchant, are set for Saturday at St. Gerard's Catholic Church. He died Thursday afternoon after a long life in Texas and Colorado. Survived by widow Mrs. Mary Wendel, three sons G.E. Wendel, C.J. Wendel, A. Wendel and Antonio, and two daughters Mrs. Cecilia Jones of San Antonio and Mia Emolia Witte of Cuero.
Three men were cut and bruised in a collision at South Floren and short street Friday morning. Ernest Wick, 19, of 3220 Monter rey Street. Ernest Riemer, 24, of 214 Wein City road. and Everett Town send, 1M, of 124 Went Glenn at mue, were taken to Robert Jt. Green hospital. Police reported the sarcat way to rent your Fae tanh pesperty Ix to place an ad Im the Kentarolumna of [Aght Ctanalfied Nae Call Crockett 2100,
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