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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1930

Page

3

Americans Reported Safe After Calcutta Riots

State department reports two Americans in Calcutta rioting events were in charge of injuries and both avoided serious harm. John Yoeleray and Mberi M. Baudlin of Michigan and Buffalo NY were named among those affected as mobs briefly stormed courts and city streets before police and Indian troops restored order.

Calcutta Shcraton D. C State Department Yoeleray Mberi M. Baudlin Houghton, Mich Feouk Gord Nelvan Buffalo N.Y Robert Frazer Aenorre

Easter Services Set At Masonic Temple

Easter services will be held at the Masonic Temple on Sunday with Tev. Isaac Slur of the Fixt Vapiis officiating. The annual custom of relighting tapers will be observed, with Walter Darvar at the organ and Miss A. Oldeidge in charge of the program.

Masonic Temple Isaac Slur Oliver Welter Darvar Miia A. Oldeidge

Detective's Son Handcuffs Dog Ends Father Fun

A scrambled report describes a boy and his fox terrier in an odd incident. The detective’s son handcuffed the dog during play, leading the father to intervene and end the moment. The article preserves a quirky local scene with names and details obscured.

Surgical Ants Used in Peru in Lieu of Stitches

An obscure report describes the use of surgical ants in Peru as an unconventional wound treatment. The account notes the ants biting and coaxing the skin together, while a surgeon reportedly relies on the ants to aid healing, with details tangled and unusual.

Peru Moses

Beer for Dining Rooms Proposed by Legislature

A proposed amendment to allow sale of beer in hotel dining rooms sits before the legislature. The measure, backed by supporters, argues beer service would boost dining establishments. Opposition cites concerns over public welfare and enforcement.

N. Mbolea

Pupin Becomes Head of University Club Amid Turmoil

Fragmentary report shows Pupin named head of university club with unclear details about the appointment. Mentions Tailefuh In fuecraginn to Tearse Wickeraham, Seamaligeated, and references to Melanie Rae Wales and Leen AM drogelita. A $50 amount appears among scattered names.

Pupin Michasl Tailefuh Wickeraham Taderris Fouks Melanie Rae Wales Refeomler Ang

Blood Trail Killing Clue in Juneau County

A garbled report ties the murder of District Attorney Clinton Price to a gang and liquor interests in Juneau County. It notes a series of alleged reprisals and mentions Sheriff St Mampelman, a court hearing, and other officials amid a dangerous political crime context.

Wager Atte Clinton G. Price Juneau County Wic At Bation Lyall Te Wright Clinton Price St Mampelman Brice

Girl's Arm Broken in Sidewalk Fall

A girl suffered a broken arm in three places after a sidewalk fall near Delisade Street. The emergency operation was performed at a hospital. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. EL Binh.

Margeret Jane Uidh Svar My. and Mra

Seven Windows Stolen From New House Move

G Marnie and WW Mooney reported seven windows and two rams were stolen from a new house being moved at 751 East Josephine Street. The loss was noted during the relocation.

G. Marnie Mooney Nirariors Howse Ewat Doxephise

Campaign probe looms in Illinois race

Washington April 10. Reports say unconfirmed complaints allege excessive campaign funds use by Ruth Hanna McCormick and opponent Charles S. Venable in the Republican senatorial nomination. Senator Nye will review charges, with similar probes tied to others in the Illinois race.

Warrington D.C GMS Senate Pew Campaign Fund Committee Ruth Hannahe Cormick Nepublican Wwinoje Nye N. D Wenchitman Mia Mia Cormick Charles 8. Veneen Comitutes Joseph R. Grands Fenican Ant’ Hie Viral Andor Janice J. Davia Five Pennsylvania Ninoin Deermine

Submarine policy criticized by congressman in April remarks

Congressman Chsienng Britten of the house committee asserted the navy's submarine policy is flawed. He questioned the plan to scrap 13 submarine vessels after they had been commissioned, noting about 12 000 dollars worth of submarines were improperly constructed and must be reevaluated.

Warache Tilia Kim Bhimek Washington, D.C Chsienng Britten House Mural Affairs Run Navy

Anti Bond Rally Slated at Maverick Park

Opponents of the bond issue plan a mass meeting Wednesday night at Maverick Park in Uptakern. Speakers include Judge W. Warzbath Frank Cs and Davepoort who will argue against the proposal.

Masy Maverick Park Denthand Broadway Cubizent League W. Bs Warzbath Frank Cs . Davepoort

Adventurous Boys Sought by Police in City

Police seek two 14 year old boys. One is Esterly, last seen with a boy named De tavio Gonzales. They were believed to have left Fort Worth or Houston with him. Last known address 14 Matagorda Street.

Mire Paulin Cin Matagorda Steeet Lar Esterly Fort Worth Houston Detavio Gonzales

Horse to Escape Inheritance Tax in Los Angeles

April note reports a horse owner facing inheritance tax avoidance via a legal move. The attorney alleges a nearly $20,000 levy against the horse's estate to settle the tax. The horse named Misk Nacin is central to the dispute as stewards seek to evade payment.

Horneg

Noted German Air Pilot Dies In Glider Crash

An air pilot named Nehring died in a glider crash near Kuchkat in the Rhine region. An observer, Steinhauser, escaped by parachute. Parachute rescue details and classifieds note opportunities in the local papers.

Darmstadt Tohannes Nehring

Five in family stricken after eating marijuana greens

April 1 report from WGA OKA notes a family of five near Sunil Springs fell ill after consuming marijuana seeds believed to be greens. Parents Claude and Mev Hucrix and three children aged under one month recovered gradually. all were hospitalized. One child, Tarods, initially missing, later appeared in Tulsa hospital claiming illness from the same incident.

Wga Oka Claude Hucrix Cecil Frank Goys Childern Che Isch Sunil Springs Belogakon

Neff to Speak at Maundy Thursday Mason Feast

Pat M. Neff former Texas governor will keynote a Maundy Thursday celebration in San Antonio closing the Scottish Rite semi annual reunion. The event gathers Masons from across the United States for the Supreme Council meeting in Washington.

Pat M. Nelf San Antonio Pat M. Neff Texas Fish Thite Tueast Mons Niae Yains United States Rome Supreme Council

Funeral services for Gus Gierspeck held Thursday

Funeral services for Gus August Gierspeck 42 held at 4 pm Thursday from the residu ts 102 Oetkorsetraut by the Siemering lodge Sons of Hermann. Burial in Sons of Hermann cemetery. Survived by widow Martha Gierspeck two sons rant and Milton of this city mother Mrs Frederick Meise of Hocheatur one brother William Finnston two sisters Mrs Frederick Opperman and Mrs Nellie Opperman Somerset.

Gus August Gierpeck Siemering Lodge Sons of Hermint Sons of Hermann Gierspeck San Antonis Mra Martha Gierspeck Rant Milton Giers

Davison Acts in Absence of Hurley

Washington April HI. Acting Secretary of War Dasigon designated as acting head as Hurley recuperates at home from a digestive ailment for over a week. Mr Blarly has run the department remotely. Hurley’s trip to Lake Loma Snearilay aims to unveil a statue of Purple Woman at Conen City. No word on his health from the department.

Washington Murley Dasigon Ware Blarley War Department Bie Uke Loma Snearilay Conen City Noowoery

Boy Bitten by Dog Sent to Hospital

Billy Simms a resident of 2403 West Commerce Street was under observation at Robert J. Green hospital Wednesday after a dog bite on Tuesday afternoon near his home. He suffered stomach cramps and tabies reportedly noted.

Billy Simms J. Mo Shans West Commerce Street Robert J. Green Hospital

Even Detectives Are Not Exempt

City detective A. T. L. Hadroun reported Wednesday that his [item] was stolen from a locker, with a siren advertisement and a department shirt service promising to handle similar losses.

City Piotective A. T L. Hadroun Pear Turitan

Cloudy Weather Forecast From Bureau for Texas

The U S Weather Bureau predicts cloudy skies for San Antonio and nearby areas Wednesday night through Thursday with no rain. Temperatures may dip to around 60 degrees Wednesday night as a light southerly wind blows from the coast. Some showers are possible in East Texas, with Thursday partly cloudy and west Texas fair. Independent by owning your own business Ad invites classified listings in SQ Light Classified.

San Antonio Ical Weather Bureau Tren Enat Texas West Texas

Nationwide search for Skippy actors by movie executives

Motion picture executives seek boys to play Skippy and Sooky from Percy Crosby's comic strip. Director Leftie Monta Bell conducts the nationwide talent hunt, with Skippy appearing daily in The Light.

Skippy Sooky Percy Crosby Leftie Monta Bell

Hand Shattered by Door Slams B N Driggers

B N Driggers, 45, of 7614 Virginin i boulevard, suffered a severe hand injury when his right hand was caught in a slamming door on Wednesday. He received treatment at Robert B. Green hospital. Further classification notes appear in Light Classified Ada.

B. N. Driggers Virginin i Boulevard Robert B. Green Hospital

Dairy Export to Visit in Sabinal Meeting

A dairy export expert from Snouthreest Dairy Products will speak at the Sabinal chamber of commerce dairy development program in San Antonio. Porter Whales, local chamber manager, announced the event will be held Thursday night.

Local Inventor Fred Loekr Dies in Porcelain Insulator Field

In Victor New York this April a reported death of Fred M. Loekr, inventor of the porcelain insulator and oven class, was noted amid confusion over his age and contributions. The obituary highlights Loekr as a pioneer in ceramic insulation technology.

Victor, N.Y Fred M. Loekr

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