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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1930

Page

2

Leader of Unemployed Marchers Denounces Bond Issue

Jacob Shaffer head of San Antonio unemployed marchers says a municipal bond cannot cure unemployment. He demands 20,000 workers form an unemployment council and presses abolition of child labor speed up overtime and vagrancy laws. Mayor Chambers promises to consider the demands as marchers disperse peacefully.

Jacob Shaffer San Antonio Bhaffer GC. M. Chambers Magdelene Hourigues Chambers Rodriguez Unemployment Council Ajiy Bols P. le Frank Shaffer Alrouy Hat Anid Bern

Permit Granted for Texas Padre Island Causeway Project

Brownsville Texas April 7 Federal permit for the Tolnt Sendel to Padre Island causeway has been granted per a communication from C F Whittle of Seymour and Whittle the builders. The project is part of a coastal development including a 40 room hotel a bath hangex and a 200 room apartment hotel on Padre Island with land purchased for the venture.

Brownsville Texas Tolnt Sendel Padre Island C. F. Whittle Seymour Ant Whittle BOM Padre Latand

Officers Elected by Corpus Order

Corpus Christi Texas April officers elected at the Hinighix of the Round Table. T-Merwell Dunn elected president with William Gerhardt as vice president and EL Mlen as secretary treasurer. Other officers include Albert Lerten. board members are Joasph Twirsch C.F. Williams and J.C. Feard.

Corpus Order Corpus Christi Texas

Arkansas Lifts Ban on Potatoes

A report from Texan authorities states Arkansas has lifted its ban on potatoes. The move allows the shipment of water potatoes from Texas into Arkansas immediately, per an official from the Voxax department of narivultuce.

Arkansas Austin Arkansan Java Voxax Narivultuce Bax Texas

Jobless Start Parade Through San Antonio Streets

Upper photo shows sections of the jobless parade in San Antonio on Monday as marchers left Haymarket plaza en route to City Hall. Large number of women among demonstrators. In lower photo Magdelene Rodriguez left, Jacob Shaffer center, and Shaffer who led the marchers to present their petition to the city.

San Antonio Haymarket Plaza Magdelene Rodriguez Jacob Shaffer

San Antonio Consul Says No Fear of Communists Parade

Enrique Santibanes, Mexico's consul general in San Antonio, denies fearing demonstrations by Mexican Communists despite a parade of the unemployed. He says Mexican government officials did not seek guards and that there is no reported threat from Communists in San Antonio or Washington. The State Department and Governor Moody considered remonstrances over Mexican officials' treatment in Detroit and Washington.

Enrique Aautibanes San Antonis State Department Washington Dan Moody Santibones Detroit tIbane San Antonio

Chicago Man Identified After Rhine Tragedy in Strasburg

The body of a Chicago man who jumped or fell into the Rhine was identified in Strasburg today from papers in his pocket. The deceased is Herbert S. Drane, a lawyer born in Chicago in 1802.

Chicago Rhine Strasburg France Herbert S. Drane Non Tawyer Caleago

Mexico on Scorpion Crusade

The annual scorpion crusade has begun a month early as families scour the region near Nyurango City for scorpions. Health officials pay per five male scorpions and per five female scorpions collected, funding antidote production from venom. Locals seek relief amid dangerous stings and venom extraction efforts.

Nyurango Sox Mexico

JOGLESD PARADE IN DA CONTINUATION AND PROTEST SIGNS

A disrupted parade scene shows banners with slogans such as United we protest and against unemployment. Participants include Mexican workers marching and a mix of men and women in the city hall area awaiting the marchers as chants urge action on jobs and reforms.

LeFrank Pirade Marebert

Woman Salon for Blue Army Clothes Proposal Sparks Industry Debate

A proposal to dress the army in blue uniforms is advocated by a merchant who backs aiding the boot and shoe trade. Representative Tidith Nourse Rogers of Massachusetts supports the color change to boost the woolen industry and aid enlisted men.

Mrchise Top Restulntive Tidith Nourse Rogers Itepublican Massachusetts

Sidellights On Or Parade Gen Sideline

Crowds gathered at the city Wall for the unemployment parade Monday with a delegation from the labor group. About 1000 marchers counted by Capt Gus Klockenkentpér, with seven Americans among them, drew curious city observers. Observers included priests on the San Fernando cathedral balcony and psychologist Samuel W. Smith, noting mob psychology aspects. Smoke and heat affected speakers as the crowd applauded, and one worker, D. S. Sap, exclaimed through the noise that hearing was difficult yet the point was being made.

Tyoeten San Fernando Cathedral Sperkere

Turkish Harem Opened to Public in Istanbul

In Istanbul on April 7 officials of the republic opened the imperial harem to the public. The once tightly guarded Seraglio palace, under the former regime, is now accessible with admission priced at 25 cents for men and four and a half cents for women, marking a historic shift in policy and access.

Istanbul Seraglio Palace Furker Herome Republic Ao Infidel Hisjtars

Hardware Dealers to Meet in Dallas

Dallas hosts the Texan Hardware and Implement club convention, announced by secretary Dan Seoales of College Station. The gathering, led by president T. Woompson of Canyon, is dated January 20, with past conventions held in Houston.

Dallas Tallua Texan Hardware and Implement Club Black Chamber of Commesre Tan Bren Dan Seoales College Station Sec Retary Touston T. . Woompson Canyon

Air Company Sued for Refusing Passenger Ticket

Corpus Christi Trans April 6 A local passenger filed a damage suit after an air journey ended in dispute. The plane arrived northbound with a ticket but the pilot would not accept it due to capacity. Attorney Jones argued the agency failed to meet the schedule. The plaintiff seeks compensation of 198 dollars.

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Publicity Group Meeting Announcement

Chattman of the San Sel chamber of commerce announces a meeting of the publicity group. The plan and schedule for the council's publicity efforts will be discussed at the upcoming reception.

C. of C. Publicity Group Vay San Sel

Urge Hospital in Wet Mental Cases

Washington news notes a push to federal hospitalization for wartime veterans and others with mental disabilities. The report mentions public buildings and a committee hearing, with unclear names and dates due to damaged OCR.

Mitchell Favors Early Dry Action in Policy Push

Washington reports indicate Mitchell backs prompt measures on enforcement transfers and relief bills as a path to aid the administration’s program. Early actions target drought relief and rapid implementation of financial aid amid ongoing legislative debate.

Mitchell Washington, D. C4

Federal Reserve Governor Is Dead

Federal Reserve Governor William T G Taoing of Boston is reported dead. The brief item notes his past role as a Federal Reserve Bank governor and cites his tenure in Boston, with sparse biographical detail remaining due to the fragmentary OCR.

Federal Reserve Boston William T. G. Tainting Federal Reserve Bank of Taston Federal Reserve Band

Automobile policy sparks labor debate in old dispatch

A fragmented excerpt argues for movement away from mobilation toward motorization. It claims workers gain from stable wages and savings, and urges government action to ensure money in the bank and cars in the garage.

Chamber to Represent at Southern Forestry Congress

W. T. Dievinson of Central Power and Light will represent the chamber of commerce at the Cyrelfth annual Southern Forestry congress in Memphis from April 10 to 12. Walter Walibalt, president of the chamber, announced on Monday.

W. T. Dievinson Mianafer Central Power and Light Tempner Chamber of Commerce Cyrelfth Southern Forestry Congress Memphis Walter Walibalt Chamber

Hospital Treats Man for Injuries

Augustine Saladano of 1015 South Ta tefoalreet was treated at Robert 13 Green hospital Monday for injuries inflicted by an untamed assailant.

Augustine Saladano South Tatefoalreet Robert 13 Green Hospital

Gas well blowout near Oklahoma City sparks field chaos

A massive gas blowout at the Wild Mary Stitch well near Capitol Hill Oklahoma City sent oil and gas into the air. Fire crews battled 12 days to cap the well as traffic and a nearby supply area faced disruption. Officials compared the scene to gold rush days with crowds and frantic activity. the Nod Vrecure well reportedly exceeded initial flow estimates as authorities shut down surrounding roads and watch to prevent further danger.

Scatsoma City Ue LT. C. Company Capitol Hill Pubarb Oklahoma Traveram Ofin Willess Ian Mary Kansas City Wild Mary Oklahoma City Eatun Camp Hut

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