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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1930
Page
4
In Cisco Texas on April 22 hundreds of West Texas friends gathered as Congressmen and district colleagues paid tributes at the burial service for Congressman R. Q. Leslee, whose passing drew birthday tributes and official remembrances.
Fred Johnston is named councillor and will attend the United States chamber of commerce meeting in Washington from April 7 to 10. He will then leave for the confab on May 2, according to Porter Whaler, general manager of the local chamber.
The Department of Labor reports an unprecedented national building boom with 200 cities over 25,000 population posting an 8 per cent rise in total permits for March versus February. Total estimated value reached 185 million dollars, up from 108 million, with residential permits up 45.9 percent and non residential up 0.2 percent. Demand for housing and rental options dominates urban markets.
Andrew Morales appears with deputy Charles Peters as part of a department preparedness effort. Morales says he has been attacked three times and notes his attempts to use a gun for protection. The report centers on safety concerns and deputy involvement in the program.
The report lists multiple court actions in Texan districts including trial outcomes on child support and custody, tax disputes in San Antonio, real estate commissions, and miscellaneous charges. Notable names include Judge Frederick Steven Tetena and Judge W. W. MecCroft with numerous defendants and bond figures.
A Madrid dispatch describes beggars allowed to ply their trade openly in a city park or privately retreat, with authorities promoting a dignified, regulated form of begging. It notes the practice as a long standing institution and appeals for charitable giving backed by priestly approval.
A newly appointed policewoman in Mexico City aims to protect women and children after dusk amid fears of dangers on the streets. The move prompts discussion on gender roles and law enforcement, with critics and supporters weighing the impact on public safety and social norms.
In Richmond Virginia on April 22 a local history note recounts the origin of Brunswick stew. It credits Neesham Stewart Turnbull of Victoria and Judge Edweard Huagine of Chase City with the early creation, while Amith is named as the first to enjoy the dish, stating the stew grew famous worldwide.
In Grand Rapids in mid April a man named Frank Maymond faced a night watch plan amid ongoing troubles. A fire burned his house on the sixteenth of last September, forcing recovery efforts that led to injuries and a hospital stay. He underwent operations and medical care as the narrative details a sequence of misfortunes and a grim path to treatment.
In DLEY Wah on April 22 Rob Tilggs made a decisive move by removing a tense punt and securing a win for the Patrons at the bottom of the hole. The game notes indicate rare braken and a washed fence post, with high water shaping early season events.
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