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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1930

Page

5

Firefighters Contain Four Blazes In City

Quick action by Fire Department averted major damage after four fires erupted in the city. One blaze damaged the home of W. J Sicherlluch at 135 Nelo Street for about 25 dollars before crews stopped it. Other fires broke out at residences on Ikunt Avenue and North Comal Street as well as a Pittman-Sullivan department building, with responses halting spread.

Fie W. J Sicherlluch Nelo Street Alaaps

Believe Skipper Took Own Life

Boston dispatch reports the skipper of the steamer Sau Gil, missing since August 1 while en route from Cuba to Venduras, reportedly committed suicide. First Officer Willie Vans ail, acting captain, is cited as witnessing strange conduct during shore leave on the voyage.

Boston First Office Capltain Cagitain Des Vie GB United Frit Company Sau Gil Cuba Venduras Willie Vans Ail Large Toon Atlng

Gas Peanut 5 Revoked At Broadway Central Area

Broadway and Eleanor Avenue area permit for Gas Peanut 5 was revoked by Mayor Chamier after residents protested a restricted district designation. The written order to stop construction cited improper permit grant and a home or office furnishing sale at bargain prices noted in Light Classified.

Broadway Eleanor Avenue Charles Wineham Grover A. Cain Mr. Chambers Chamiers Cain

Boy Scout Camp Comal New Sta mfels Term Ends

More than 160 boys enjoy the second period at Camp Comal New Sta mfels. Carl A. Bryan scout executive returns to scout headquarters for a brief visit as 12 merit badges are awarded and life saving tests completed. Bronze and silver palms go to noted scouts from several troops.

Comal New Stamfels Cuing Carl A. Bryan Scout Nsed Thobert &. White Alamo Troop BA Tahert Tuneiker and Roser Broaka Nf Twyward Touren Troup Michard Smith

Banks to Get Slice From $500,000 Fund

About one thousand banks stand to receive payments from the remnants of the Depositors Guaranty Fund. The attorney general, state treasurer, and bank commissioner form the panel administering the fund, with about 9000 to 10000 depositors affected as claims process proceeds.

Austin Auy Lo: Positors Guaranty Fund Son Robert L. Honbitt Voubith Efnteher James Shaw

Julius Bitzkie 71 Buried Tuesday

Funeral for Julius Bitzkie 71 will be held at Riche Undertaking chapel Krm. Wharsdar Texas. Interment in Mer min Snns cemetery with St Johns Lutheran church members attending. Bitzkie a German native who lived in Texas 60 years is survived by his widow three sons William Henry George and a daughter Miss Mac Farce and Clara and nine grandchildren.

Jadies Witevie Hig Hown Culebra Road Riche Undertaking Krm Wharsdar Tey Alf. Wenlt St. John’s Gutheran Church Mermin Snns Ditzkin Texas Mars Hitzkie William Henry George Tuckie Hiis Misses MacFarce Clara Chile

Threat Sighting Sparks Fort Worth Police Alert

A garbled note found at a sergeant station triggers a police search. The warning threatened death before midnight and included crude drawings. Detectives scramble to identify the author and motive as a cryptic clue frustrates officers.

Fort Worth Wore Worth Jackson Sertral Station Uyuruing

Boiler blast fatal to two in Saint Jo

A boiler explosion at the Auteher oil field near Saint Jo killed 49 Marehall MetCollum and injured Lee Sables and two others. McCollum’s body was torn apart and scattered, with parts found far from the scene. The incident disrupted the town’s operations as authorities investigated.

Saint JO. Voxan Marehall MetCollum Leath Ant Drocpor Monroe Toiay Lee Sables McCollusias

Lord Dawson Says Prohibiting All Alcohol Use Illogical

Montreal August 12 Lord Dawson a physician to His Majesty argues that outlawing all use of alcoholic beverages is illogical since some individuals in excess already pose risks. He favors a balanced approach rather than total prohibition.

Advance Seen In Shangual Ang Crisis Reveals Troop Movement

In a tentative report dated today, officials indicate provincial forces may stay deployed as a precaution amid rising tensions. The communication stresses readiness and the likelihood that Chinese troops could remain in place if the situation worsens.

Cuangsla

Stations fixed for burros in MADICID August heat

Aug 21 MADICID officials set willing stations for burras at several locales. One hot day a station applied fodder buckets of water to the animals, aiding their comfort and welfare under patrol by the Society for the Protection of Plants and Animals.

Society For the Protection of Plants and Animals

Typhoon Hits Kayn Island Causes Disruptions

Aug 12 report from Kayn Island notes a new typhoon striking the area. Communications were disrupted but damage appears less severe than the July 18 storm which killed many people.

Japanese Torto Kaynabit

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