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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1930
Page
2
In a dramatic old photo from The Light's picture contest, a refinery explosion near Commerce and Navarro streets in the eighties left two dead. The scene shows busy corner commerce with Mexican tamales and candy vendors squatting on the curb, a familiar sight of the era.
A San Antonio street scene shows vintage storefronts and a new Cros Venwal, with Neston Weller’s store, A Pantnar and son tailor, Clarin’s drug store, and the Western Union building nearby. Citizens 20 years old or older are invited to submit vintage photos for a citywide picture competition.
A refinery explosion at the Dabores Prods plant killed James Fleming and Walter Bitch, a Northwestern graduate. The blaze sent flaming oil through the roof as nearby tracks and switch engines burned, trapping workers and causing extensive damage and loss.
A garbled Army Orders list shows numerous officer names and postings from Forts in the United States and abroad. The text mentions Col George D. Moore, Lieut Rupert A. Dupont, Maj Williams Morfitey, and officers bound for Benning, Quantico, Manila, and the Philippines.
A river search near San Anton river at Memeky edge park failed to locate a body after reports that four men fought along the bank. Investigators say witnesses claimed seeing something thrown into the water, but no body was recovered and no youths were found.
Fragmented report details ongoing Fort Worth meet activities with local groups and officials. Names like Nellix Mille and Wayowns appear amid references to state positions and departmental roles, with unclear context and potential OCR errors throughout.
A garbled report discusses a census delay with fragmented phrases about Sanatonia and a web program. It references Expectable delays and public concern over population counts and timing, mentioning officials and uncertain worker readiness without clear dates or places.
Fragmentary OCR text references cloudy conditions and precipitation on a date, with many garbled terms and unclear locations or events, providing no verifiable names or specifics. The readable parts suggest a brief weather note lacking coherent details.
A San Antonian perished in a fatal auto wreck near San Anton in which several others were injured. Local officials reported the crash occurred late yesterday when a vehicle traveling on the highway collided with a heavy object, resulting in multiple casualties and ongoing investigations.
William Randolph Hearst argues that treaty making rests entirely with the Senate and that the president may negotiate only as far as the Senate allows. He urges senators to uphold states rights, overrule executive acts, and decisively accept or modify treaties without presidential veto or review.
Testimony centers on Gordon’s killing in the 200 block of Arsenal Street with witnesses recounting a drunk suspect, a blue suit, and a white man described as the slayer. Witnesses describe the pursuit, capture, and lingering liquor odor on the suspect, who was later found with a head wound.
Beverly Hills residents welcome home returning troops dubbed parity pact boys. The writer notes some veterans were not decorated and jokes about the mood of England and wandering delegates arriving back home with a light, affectionate tone.
A New Jersey school committee, April 30, votes to dismiss teachers who practice cigarette smoking. The decision targets staff behavior off campus and aims to uphold school discipline and public image.
Miniature gliders built by young San Antonians will be on display at 2 pm May 10th at Ularkenridge Park grounds. Teams from Brackendridge High and Main Club enter a central contest. Herbert Kamprra president showcases two army planes and six club members enter. Raul Morales and Joe Ben Cierre are glider entrants. McLeod of YM OA will run the event.
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