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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1930

Page

2

State Probes Fire Fatal at Ohio Prison Breakout

A devastating prison fire at an Ohio facility led to multiple inmate deaths and widespread damage. Guards struggled as flames spread through new cell blocks, aided by arson indicators. Police and National Guard units were deployed. cautious evacuation and rescue efforts followed amid ongoing investigations.

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Alamo Heroes Honored By Fiesta King and Scouts

Memorial observance at the Alamo honors heroes who died for Texas liberty. A top photo shows Fiesta King Iraying the Alamo after wreath laying, while a bottom photo depicts city Boy Scouts performing a similar wreath ceremony at the historic shrine.

Shrine of Texas Liberty Iraying

Fire Tragedy at Prison Flaring Smoke Chokes Inmates

A massive prison fire traps inmates on multiple ranges, killing and maiming as guards and convicts battle smoke and chaos. Rescuers carry out stricken men while doctors and officials man the scene amid tense security.

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King Antonio Crowned King of Gaycity in Page One Tale

A festive coronation scene unfolds with King Antonio XII crowned in Gaycity. Texas Cavaliers led by V Y G Drously place the crown as Capt. Jack Hardie and Lt. Albert Lee Williams Fordtran participate, while Mayor C M Ghanibere greets the monarch. The ceremony includes trumpets and hearty welcomes as commemorations for heroes at a shrine echo themes of liberty.

Alamo Tittle Shrine Tezae VY. G. Drously Texas Cavaliers Jack Hardie Albert Lee Williams Fordtran Hay Keck Hamilton Savage King Antonio XII Brumnig C. M. Ghanibere Delive Narink

Fiesta program thesua ty schedule of events

Fiesta program lists events across the week at Municipal Auditorium, Mein avenue, west side courthouse and other venues. Flower show at Mei ger hotel at noon on Wednesday, trades display at 4 pm, Carnival shows at Legion hall Woodlawn Lake pavilion and Main avenue west of the courthouse.

Thesuay Mein Avenue West Side Courthouse Meiger Acreriege Legion Hall Woodlawn Lake Pavilion Main Avenue West Aids Courthouse

Fiesta celebrations honor heroes at Alamo pilgrimage

A chaotic account describes Fiesta events in San Antonio with King Antonio leading the grand march, the Texig Pioneers and Brackenridge high school orchestra entertaining crowds, and thousands of children filing to the Alamo to lay floral offerings in memory of martyrs. Parish speakers praise Texas fate under divine guidance, while officials announce further celebrations along Main Avenue.

Ehrice Boyle Travis Crockett Guss San Ane Tonio Alamo Antonio Texig Ralph Durket Maryar C. M. Chambers Texas Hugler Main Avenue Brackenridge High

Wild Power Exhibit At Museum In Fiesta Week

A wild power exhibit at the Witte Museum in San Antonio showcases diverse flowers and plants. Sponsored by the Business and Professional Women's club, the display includes Honey dates Indian paint blues Baby Blues Hyes Day flower Blue Sorbia and more, with peyote cactus noted as dry whisker revealing ancient Aztec ceremonial uses. The exhibit runs on the main floor this week with a broader show of wild Moyers slated for May plus a extensive plant list from Ellen Schulz Quillin.

Witte Museum Fiesta San Antoni Museuyn Women's Club San Antonio Madum Ellen Schulz Quillin Arizona

Parker Sees Bench Fight If He Goes Up Against Guns

Senator Watson after a White House conference on April 22 predicted Judge John J Parker would be confirmed to the Supreme Court if he challenges opposition. Watson said Parker would fare well in the contest, noting Hoover support and no evident questions about confirmation.

Washington, D. C Senator Watson Hoover John J. Parcker Supreme Court Gret Parker

Harriet M Sunday Wins Her Divorce in L A Court

Harriet M Sunday won a divorce from George Sunday in a special court. She testified he beat her, frequently kept company with other women and drank to excess. Several women described as friends of Men Sunday corroborated the statements.

Los Angeles Fr4 Harriet Ms. Sunday George Sunday Billy Sunday

Audience Majority Favors Applause In Philadelphia

In Philadelphia the audience favored applause during a concert, conflicting with director Leonid Stokowski. A poll of 1000 subscribers found 700 supporting applause while 300 opposed, reflecting tension between audience wishes and the conductor's stance.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Orchestra Leonol Stokowsk

Bugs Win Where Man and Time Fail

Report from Grinsted Essex on April 22 states that a war-ravaged area around the Ancient parish church faces insect ravages. The sea of oaks from a virgin forest is menaced as the wall of the churchyard battles an unusual pest problem threatening the area.

Bugs Grinsted Essex England Mon Dlemons Pariek

Seven ridges of ash reveal ancient volcanic defences

A mosaic of seven ridges once ash from ancient volcanism marks a landscape that reveals how powerful men like Stusselaar shaped history. The piece weaves references to Shaw, Plato, and Gandhi, exploring conflict, media, and the lure of violence in a world of ideas and danger.

Stusselaar

Bishop Mattherr Visits Prison to Aid Convicted Youth

Bishop James Mattherr, head of Tennessee’s Apiscopal church, visits a New York prison to comfort a 21 year old roomer accused of killing a fellow inmate. He urges truth and accountability, spending nearly an hour with the youth and urging his family to seek justice and mercy.

New York LMS James Mattherr Marco Apiscopal Church Tennessee Hia Hoch James Alan Maxon Pricon Jengih Caie Gins Elerly Jimny Chattanaoze

Monument to Pioneer Women Dedicated in Ponca City

In Ponca City Oklahoma on April 22 a monument was dedicated honoring pioneer women for hardship and sacrifice in forging America western frontiers. The ceremony highlighted the crucial yet often overlooked role of women in nation building amid the era’s challenges.

Ponca City Okis Apri America

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