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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1930

Page

3

Prowler Drives Roomers to Chase Through Apartment

A pajama clad group of residents at 824 Sherman Street chased a prowler from their building after he entered through a rear door and disturbed A. Benen. The burglars fled as officers separately searched the area with no immediate arrest. Another taxi robbery near Jackson Street left I B Hamilton stripped of 2.59 by a masked gunman who fled in a stolen Yellow Cab later found abandoned at Elmira and North Flores.

Sherman Street Jel A. Benen Benea J. J. Calderon M. Wright G. G. Dorsett San Antonio I. B. Hamilton Fairplay Age Yellow Cab Company Jackson Streat- Hamilton Elmira North Flores Wineers J. J. King Lone Star Ice Company Ous Porter King Jaa

Bankers and giants battle over Mount Everest finance

The article notes a clash between Wall Street power and American Telegraph in a sprawling profit war tied to four billion dollars of property. It mentions William Fox's tough fight, a Durango scorpion serum project, and shifting costs for venomous creatures amid evolving Mexican revenue plans.

ATL American Telephone End ‘Telegraph Company Mount Everoat William Fox Durango Fraith Department Far Dore

Don Hopes to Race Wednesday in Daytona Trial

British racing driver Kaye Don aims to attempt a world airless automobile record at Daytona Beach after months of delays. Officials inspect the course as Don, in trim, prepares to race Wednesday in the wake of recent setbacks and weather concerns.

Kaye Don Vatvarnal Sarfice Daytona Deach Fla Kase Don Tonke Jon Ude Dan

Navy blocked pilot faced senate hearing over racing planes

A U S hearing revealed Navy officers attempted to push pilot Williams into sea testing high speed aircraft. Williams testified he could only conduct speed experiments with strong backing from Rear Admiral William A. Moffett of naval aviation. Without Moffett, Williams said, the move would have halted experiments and forced his resignation after years in racing-prime research.

Washington, D. C Tdeut Ahord J. William Je Navy Senate Moval Iatra Williams Wiliam A. Moffett Movel Aeronautica Boffett Neil Bane Experimenta Ebasdon Willams T Aes

Wurzbach Bill on Street Routing Upsets City Hall

City hall reacts with consternation as Congressman Harry Wurzbach introduces a bill seeking a federal right of way through government property at the arsenal to extend Main avenue. Officials fear the plan mirrors a local army committee proposal and would cost about 115000 versus the city’s 30000 estimate. Fowler, chairman of the South Mali n avenue extension committee, asks Street Commissioner Breffle to contact the congressman while the Toral committee awaits a route decision through the arsenal.

Harry Wurzbach Congress United States Arsenal Main Avenue C. 3 Fowler South Malin Avenue Paul E. Breffle T Toral

Chauffeurs Union Backs Bond Issue Endorsement

A letter from Jack B. Dott of the local Chauffeurs union informs Mayor M. Chambera that on April 7 the union passed a resolution endorsing the bond issue.

Imae M. Chambera Jack B. Dott Chauffeurs’ Union

Bond Issue Debate fuels San Antonio rally in 1930

A noisy gathering at Beethoven hall urged vigorous opposition to a May 7 bond proposal. Speakers including Boyle Basle and Maverick decried the city machine and demanded audits, eligibility rules, and voter protections. A Citizens League was formed to oppose the bond and oversee ward, precinct, and polling integrity.

Frank C. Davin Enlil Chicago San Antonio Hirschberg Henry Hirschberg Dred Imhor Tynan Walter Tynan Lamar Hrelieson Ibn City Chatter Maverick Mavetich Rem Maverick Alan Lamm'ngin South Floren Street Beethoven Hall Citleena Lemgie Tex League Arez 1-O Ibap Ant James J. F. Haron M. Riles Wyatt John M. Duncan W. F. Yilven Leo Tynan Sam Eldridge Mes W. F. Quirk Joe Sheldon- Bell San Antonia Jules Tro Clerka Twoipervisora Reit Curtner Thin Teague Nholl Rea Antonia

Bids Ready for Brackenridge Park Open Air Stage

Brackenridge Park officials prepare bids for an open air theater with plans by architect Harvey Smith. Commissioner Jacob Ints, announced that the foundation work has begun and the project is slated for advertisement next week.

Brackenrides Park Perk Jacob Ints Larvey Smith Communioner Rubbola

Cartridges Found in Coupe Said to Belong to Dentist

Police seized a small coupe as the property of Dr. A. J. Basa former Columbia Missouri. Detectives found 38 .22 caliber cartridges and a .38 caliber bullet with letters addressed to Dr. Basa. Wounds on the body of William Robert Pearmen a Columbia repairman are linked to Basa who was arrested on murder charges.

Kansas Cit A. J. Basa Columbia

Gun Battle Near North Flores Street Leaves No Injuries

Two cars with multiple occupants raced on North Flores Street around 2 a.m. Shots fired damaged parked cars and nearby buildings. Witness H A Paxton reported the event from a Grosburg oil station. No injuries found. officers filed a murder report and released two suspects on $6000 bond each after police custody.

North Flores Nive Points H. A. Paxton Grosburg Blve Points Ehote Wurder Apolh E. T. Charles McKinley Arena Rod H. Lampkin Bade Aveni Houston Bowie Harlon

Store Window Crashes in Downtown Collision

Frack Ruiz of 812 West Morte Street collided with Bel linger of 610 Phompeon Place and Bel Mogee on 4th Na warro sedCommieece streets, shattering a plate glass window and knocking a passenger unconscious. Officer Boynton charged negligence. Bellinger was acquitted and Rass fined $20. appeal filed.

Enurt Frack Ruiz West Morte Street Biz Cay Bellinger Phompeon Place Bel- Mogee Blate Keidell Phompton Place Tro Witowssen

Tasting This Refreshing Tang for PEBECO Tooth Paste

A fragmented ad style note promotes a refreshing tang in PEBECO Tooth Paste claiming it cleans and whitens teeth. It asserts increased salivary flow helps counter mouth acids and suggests readers will be grateful after a week.

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