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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1930

Page

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Transatlantic rail, Gandhi drive, and foreign policy notes

A jumble of 1930s topics discusses Canada’s rail links, a new Central Asia line, and a joint Anglo German air service plan. It references Sir Henry Cheriton, Lamont in Washington, and President Hoover, with remarks on Jewish and Indian political movements, and a prophetic note on Warlord geopolitics. It notes Gandhi’s followers wearing only loincloths and a prophecy of fire and ruin. It comments on British and German air and ocean service cooperation and on U S economic strength amid rising tensions.

Corupus Christi Cut Off by Flood Waters and Troops Take Over Ohio Prison

A chaotic sequence of flood disruptions dominates the report with Corpus Christi cut off by flood waters and troops seizing an Ohio prison. The piece then pivots to a sprawling petition alleging fund misuses, improper city borrowing, and calls for audits of city finances and salary recoveries tied to city officials and inspectors.

Corpus Christi Ohio Prison

Buckley Gordon Stands Trial for Murder in Luzon Case

The jury in the Buckley Gordon murder case completed its proceedings. Gordon, 24, a former British national, is accused of killing Guadalupe Rodrigues de in an Ay hotel. The trial centers on the alleged brutal slaying and related evidence presented to the court.

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Bandit's Farewell Costly Trial Twist at court

Vancolybe, 66, April 20, with Ralph Humphries visiting William Siegmund, a Royal Bank of Canada robbery suspect, in court. Humphries, once a spectator, placed his arm around Siegmund as the prisoner's session ended, prompting Ira Jones to exclaim the man known as the other holdup.

Vancolybe Ralph Humphries Wiliam Mumphries

Youthful Flier Heads for Texas on Record Flight

Frank Goldsborough, 10, aims to set a record by flying from Lambert Field in Loues Plying to El Paso Texas. He departed at five minutes after dawn under clear skies and favorable winds. Goldsborough traveled from Co fesias to Gila yesterday evening with a possible noon arrival in Texas depending on conditions.

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Indictments Returned by Grant County Grand Jury

Eighteen indictments were returned by the Grant County grand jury in an official report to the district court. The district court at noon Tuesday will receive the final report and the grand jury will be adjourned either Thursday or Friday as the case progresses.

Mandannin Seventy Third District Court Tiusslay May CM. Chambery Wright Commiexioner Fire and Police Franke Hi. Hushick Finn Pill B. Steffler Alrects Dauid Kuhio Walter Bytech City and Star Weakley Charles Me Dickson Whis- Verthogina Merman Charles P. Fioehany Eynbaum Ue Grant Fuige WS Anderson Law Whittys Seventh District Court Thucsoy Feiday

U S Aids in War on Grime Rings

Washington April 2 The department of justice adopted a policy to cooperate with legitimate authorities in a nationwide campaign to break up criminal rings. The effort is supported by the armed services and law enforcement agencies.

U.S Department of Justice Legit Armingsleakiin

Deportation Proceedings Probe Alien Voters in San Antonio

In San Antonio a court heard testimony from Mexican aliens who allegedly voted illegally. Immigration officers lead the probe to verify lawful presence and potential deportations while federal action remains uncertain. A Citizens League demanded an inquiry as officials weigh whether any voting records or tax receipts reveal illegal residency.

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Hiccoughs Victim Claimed by Death

In MILPORID Mase on April 0 UPr Vieira Gani, 45, died after an illness described as a hiccough attack that led to complications. He had attempted to recover with a period of diet and then suffered a tuberculosis development that proved fatal.

Milporid Mase Vieira Gani Eurinkan

Dynamite Threat Shadows Kentucky Judge Case

In Mayisonville Kentucky on April 20 a note and dynamite were found near a judge’s residence threatening death to county officials and striking miners. The discovery followed a note about the danger to the judge and potential violence connected to current local tensions.

Mauisonvilon County Sule Fh. Mhain Tulle

Week of Autos Deaths Reaches New High in April

The Commerce Department reported 609 deaths from automobile accidents in the week ending April 19, a rise of 29 from the prior week and 79 more than the same week last year. The peak weekly toll was 822 on November 2, 1920.

Wotterwoll Merete Washington TG Jolonobite Cook Commerce Department

Marshall Man Elected Governor in Rotary District Forty Eight

Marshall Martale, Losws April 20, and WePrank Dats, former president of the Marshall Rotary club, win election as Governor of the forty eighth Rotary district at the annual convention here. Vert Arthur named IPL convention vice president.

Marshall Man Rotary Marsitale Losws WePrank Dats Marshall Rotary Chik Eigith Vert Arthur IPL

Threaten Reprisal for High Tariff

An assemblage in Bern, Switzerland, voiced threats of reprisal over a proposed high tariff by the United States. The report notes tension amid the industrial center and references a vague warning tied to American tariff policy.

INA United States IGUM Bienna Switeertland

Weather forecast and storms across Texas and south

Scattered thunderstorms and winter weather move through the region. Tuesday brings showers and a moderate wind, with more activity on Wednesday into Thursday along the coast. West Texas sees cloudy days and warmer temperatures with possible showers Thursday. Surface winds remain moderate, terrain mostly flat with southeast to south winds. Major cities mentioned include Brownsville, Texas and nearby regions with broad coverage of Texas and the southern states.

Antonie Hind Ategrroe Weno Hemneritore Wedtteeay Claudss Mhundershowers West Texas

Dash for Liberty Ended in Ohio Prison Riot

An uprising at an Ohio state penitentiary ended after multiple guards and militia fired on inmates. Two inmates were fatally wounded, several wounded, and guards suffered minor injuries. Col. Robert Handrich addressed prisoners, vowing to run the prison from then on as guns and machine gunners secured the yard.

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Widow of Slain Man May Testify in Murder Trial

The trial of Buck ley Gordon 21 former bell boy at the Mae Bonnet hotel for the murder of Guadalupe Rodriguez Jr proceeded with jurors chosen and the widow Herlinda Morales de Rodriguez set to testify among the first witnesses. Prosecutors noted defense witness issues and judges discussed potential prejudice questions toward Mexicans as the panel was finalized.

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Stayton Hearing Delayed by Body

WASHINGTON April 16. Unable to obtain a quorum due to a body delay the hearing before the Prohibition Amendment committee was postponed until tomorrow. Chairman Stawron of the board of the association revived the proceedings.

Stayton Washinton Tomor

Two Women Rescued From Floods After Pastor Incident

In Sinton Texas on April 29 heavy rain caused flooding across San Patricio county with about 4 to 6 inches falling. Roads and trains disrupted as the Southern Pacific and Missouri Pacific tracks were washed out near the Aransas River. Debris and water trapped vehicles and buses. no loss of life reported. A pastor and his wife along with another woman escaped by wading through floodwaters to safety.

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Heaviest Rain of Year Falls in L A

Rain totals in Los Angeles reach the heaviest mark of the year as a long spell of rain drenches the city. Officials note 10.8 inches reported by Monday with more showers forecast Tuesday night, aiming to bring April’s total closer to the seasonal average.

L. A San Antonio

Wanted Ad Jumble Reveals Mixed Classified Notices

A fragmented want ads snippet shows garbled lines about housing and transportation. It references an apartment offer near street names and a telephone code, with truncated phrases like see classification and small monetary amounts. The legible parts mention an apartment rental and classification prompts amid unclear text.

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