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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1930
Page
1
At the Battle of Flowers fete in the Municipal auditorium Tuesday night the youngest performers take the stage. Anna Mae Craft, daughter of Harry and Mrs Craft, leads alongside Billy, 4, and Angela Schoenieber, 18 months, children of W E Schoenieber.
Weekend violence in Meecen left five wounded as gunmen burst into clashes near 3148 Wyoming Street and 527 Maryland Street. Injuries ranged from gunshot wounds to critical head and neck trauma, with investigators seizing evidence including beer and whiskey at a local address and detailing multiple suspects and ambulances.
Texas events mark the 94th anniversary of San Jacinto with parades in Beaumont and Dallas, chimes at the University of Texas, and speeches by W P Lobby and J F Dobie. Officials from Beaumont, Houston, and Dallas plan festivities across cities to honor independence and the Republic era.
Monday and Tuesday events mark Fiesta with formal entry of King Antonio ALT by airplane, wreath laying at the Alamo, Pioneers' Ball at Municipal Auditorium, and Battle of Flowers at the same venue under the association. San Antonio school children participate. carnival shows line Main avenue near the courthouse.
A garbled list shows a regional gathering with many named individuals and affiliations. The fragment mentions attendance by a delegation, a Travelers' Protective Association element, and local names such as Wingate Kiner, Geffith Srott, and Cannan Hy Mewell, implying preparation for a state meeting and related discussions.
The American Legion hosts a public benefit fete next Wednesday at Woodlawn Tanke Pavilion beginning at 8 30 oclock. Proceeds fund purchase of war trophies for post members with invitations extended to Governor Dan Moody State Commander Ernest Cor and King Antonio XII.
Mr and Mrs J Delavan of 321 Stonewall Street marked their golden wedding anniversary. They observed the milestone at the home of a daughter Mrs J U Walker last week.
A court hearing probes Mexican residents about citizenship and poll tax receipts. Witnesses describe awaiting naturalization, with many born in Texas or Mexico claiming or denying citizenship while providing receipts for polls and property taxes. The inquiry grows as 45 more witnesses are slated to testify this week.
District court inquiry in Grayson County examines poll tax receipts and distribution. Officials discuss aliens and voting rights as a grand jury investigates methods used to collect or distribute poll tax incentives amid looming elections.
Policeman IL G Cervantes of West Agarile Avenue is listed as a member of the Know Your Datireman series, announced before March 7 in Tul.
A fragment from a 1930s AP dispatch notes President Hoover’s delegation at a naval meeting and the cordial greetings extended by Frank B. Noyes of the Amalgamated Press. The text praises the service of the Associated Press and signals continued collaboration and praise for daily reporting.
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