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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1930

Page

2

Contested election claims swirl around Newton precincts

A lengthy contest accuses precincts of rigged results and illegal voting in the Citizens League race. Allegations include erased pledges, over 100 illegal ballots, alien voters, and improper ballot handling across multiple precincts, with calls to seize boxes and bar officials.

Themali Triore Onion Athe Cii Jack Burke Perry Hobert Spe Eial A.S. Hubbard Gabbard Garcia Contesta

Beard Freed on $1800 Total Bail

Beard, former city clerk of the San Antonio Public Company, was released on bail set at 1800 dollars after facing five charges. He appeared in district court, with bonds posted at 1600 and 2 dollars each, and was freed on preliminary recognizance pending further proceedings.

Beard Eeey Sin Attonio Publi Company Liberty Onder Pdond Zlice Sater Pabring W.ntheny Ae Wee bin Nee Preughle

Seek Name Change for Texas Town

A debated effort in a Texas community seeks to rename the town through a special election. Details remain unclear due to partial and garbled text but indicate a official committee and advisory group involvement.

Texas

Burial for Wayne F Well at 69 in city service

Funeral services for Wayne F Well aged 69 of 508 Kench Street were held Thursday. He was employed by the Alamo Tron Works for 31 years.

Wayne F. Well Kench Street Alamo Tron Works

Funeral Services Held for Warne P Mell

Warne P Mell 69 died Wednesday morning at his residence 300 Peach attest. Services were held Thursday afternoon. Mell was born in Circleville Ohio and lived in San Antonio two years. He worked with the Aluminum Iron Works for many years. Survived by his widow Mrs Stringer, a son W F Mell Jr of San Antonio, and five grandsons. Pallbearers listed include Ta Thaler and others.

Warne P.mell Bia Hell Circleville Ohio San Antonio Alamy Mre Iebters Streack Ednkid Mem Tielen Tatlex Gan Antonin W. F . Teh Yr Elso Thaler TL Rowan al Duskoab Sallie Velo A. J. Tieman

Henrietta Texas Named Hottest Spot in State

Henrietta Texas recorded a maximum of 114 degrees yesterday making it the state’s hottest spot. Other towns listed by the weather bureau reported 108s to 112s in Dallas area and in Albany, Hondo, Waxahachie, Mount Pleasant, Weatherford, and Greenville with many stations under 100 degrees. The report notes varied readings across multiple stations with some thermometer highs still pending verification.

Texas United States Weather Bureau Sexenur Deevile Dublin Greham Liang Greenville Memphis Albany Childess Corsitlle Ensiland Hondo Lamperss Mount Pleasant Sterman Eeiple Waxahachie Weatherlard

Gold Star Mothers Reach Paris In Ill Health

The report lists several American gold star mothers in Paris hospital care. Elizabeth Gast of Chickassen Ohio and Henrietta Bates of Fortere Paix are among those ill with varying conditions, including cerebral ailments and injuries.

Min Elizabeth Gast Chickssen Ohio Aire Hneviet Bates Henry Bates Fortere Paix Verdan

FINAL EDWARDS PLEASURE FINAL EDWARDS PLEASURE

Court records show a speedy trial proceeding as jurors listen to closing arguments in a case involving Mrs Thelan Cradshaw and others. The defense and prosecution presented their lines, with the jury expected to begin deliberations after noon.

Thelan Cradshaw Sridoe Defenne

Funeral services for Daniel J Wooding editor and publisher

Funeral services for Daniel J Wooding editor and publisher who died of a heart attack were held at 4 p m Thursday at the home 501 West Malberry accord. A native Londoner he lived here 17 years founded the Pioneer Magazine and the Old Trail Drivers Texas Pioneer Association. He published and edited the magazine for 35 years and was working on the next issue when death came. Survived by his widow Mer Gusme Wooding and one son James Hennett Wooding both of San Antonio and a sister Dane Buchanan of Fresno.

Daniel J. Wooding Seafcld Newaon Hig Hame West Malberry Acrour Wood- Inged Anil Pioneer Mlelal Old Trail Drivers” Association Texas Pioneer Association San Anetonio Wooodine Mer Gusme Wooding James Hennett Wooding

Son Takes Stump for Father in State Office Race

Thacho seind galitioneanpaisy Zorick, Galbeeslney. We was 12 years old. Marlin Davis of Waxahachie Daily Light in San Antonio. Joan H. Mavis, the father, seeks the office of state treasurer. Davis has served as state legislator for Dates county for 18 years. his son campaigned when 12. Matlin Darie said to have been youngest American soldier in France in World War I, then years old.

Thacho Seind Galitioneanpaisy Zorick Galbeeslney Marlin Davis Waxabachie Taily Light San Antonio Thuridar Joan H. Mavis Davis Dates County Firse Tank France Noe

Airplane Wrangler Appears in Oregon VALE Adz

A quirky notice from Vale Oregon reports Archie Meyers buying a plane to herd wild horses on the plains. The piece notes government action to cordon off the area and rid the land of what is described as a vociferous wild mustang presence amid concerns of a disease.

Oregon Vale Ore Whee Plains Archie Meyers

Two Bank Robbers Escape With 1000 Stolen Cash

Aug 11 STENCEL Oble reports two men forced their way into the Spencer State Bank at 11 o clock, robbed the cashier of about 32000 in cash, and escaped in a stolen automobile. No further details available.

Spencer State Bank

Turkish troops push back Kurds near Angora in clash

Government forces and Kurdish rebels clashed for several hours in the Ighdir district near Angora. Kurdish casualties were reported as rebels fled the field with some dead left behind.

Vurkes Aggy Seboeen Rink Kordiah Ighdir

Rainbow Division Leaves Cherbourg After Convention

Rainbow division members arrive in France to attend a wounded battlefield visit near Cherbourg following their annual reunion. The group traveled from the United States to participate in ceremonies and inspect sites of historic battles.

Rainbow Division Cherbourg Chenbourg France Rainbow Risfom America

Hospital Crib Shortage Strains Grady Atlanta Unit

An oversized crib holds 14 of 124 litre arrivals at Grady Hospital in Atlanta, marking a record for the institution as a shortage of cribs triggers a crisis for neonatal care and patient capacity.

Grady Hospital Atlanta

28 Will Be Tried for Auto Light Law Violations

In Bexar county courts the auto light law violation case will try 23 persons after arrests made Wednesday and Monday night during San Antonio campaign efforts. Police reports indicate 43 people were arrested in a drive against careless night driving led by night inspectors.

Cue Tight Bali Bexar Wein San Antonio'n Campaign Wo Knight

Modern Retailing to Be Discussed at Meeting

A talk on modern retailing is planned with Dr. Cameron of Mountoxon speaking at 724 p m in the Goce Mf Me Shilam building. All employees of Ban An- Meqio's department stores are invited to attend, as officials outline the chamber of commerce discussion.

Keute Arvere pSing Keonteth Cameron Tmouxton Shilam Ban An- Meqio's Tauing Chamber

Fire follows mine bomb arrests in Kentucky raid

Providence, Ky. Aug. 24. A fire destroyed the Providence Coal Mining Co. tipple after a mine bombing raid. Investigators say the blaze was set as revenge for arrests of Essel Grant and Ewing Miley connected to a bombing from an airplane on nearby mines. James Maloner of Duquoin, Ill. admitted introducing Paul Montmonier, the pilot in the raid, to the Kentucky miner accused of involvement. The fire caused about 80 000 dollars in losses.

Providence Aerosta Mondays Air Rail Werbster County Providence Coal Minin Company Sho Flere Micendiary Louisville Nashville Wayne Crow Cheriif Essel Grant Ewing Miley Illinois Central Murphyshoro James Maloner Duquoin Asintor Fletcher Lewis Paul Montnoinier Just Monay Kentucky

Census Revision Increases Populations In Two Cities

Washington dispatch reports two midsize U S cities, Mugdlen and Detroit, gaining population after census revisions. Detroit's total elevated by a measured amount, while Los Angeles is listed at 3,238,001, reflecting California totals.

Washington Mugdlen Detroit T.paras

Governor-elect to Surrender Office In Augured Transfer

Provisional Governor Escohsr induy will hand over his post to Alroade, former provisional governor, who will in a new duty be called upon to surrender to Andres Cruz, elected governor in July, Esshar relieved Almada.

Lmudad Chihealua Sozleo Escohsr Induy Tto Alroade Anduies Cruz Juli Esshar Almada

Hope for Fishing Smack Abandoned

Halifax Chronicle reports another fishing schooner named Wonder En and its five crew members have been abandoned after a storm near Grindstone Stagdalen Island. No word has come in since. Authorities fear the crew’s safety though searches continue.

Halifax N. 3 Halifax Chronicle Stagdalen Island Wonder En Arion Island Tate

One Man Ferry Operator Detained by Canadian Officers

Windsor Ontario August 14 A one man ferry operator on the Detroit River has suspended operation. The man detained by Canadian immigration officers had appointments with his attorney in Windsor before departing for Detroit when police caught him.

Windsor Ontario Detroit Tiver Theortore Demulver Seto Keen Appointmenta Ail Fortis Detroit

Fragmentary report on Hinged streets and events in town

The text is garbled with multiple misspellings and broken phrases. It mentions a Thursday event in a place likely named Fast Tere and a Grand winded street or road. Specific names, dates, places, or outcomes are unclear due to the corrupted OCR.

Evanston Golf Craze Draws Public Suspicion in Town

In Evanston, Illinois, August 14 reports describe a growing fad of miniature golf played on improvised courses. Residents fear the builder behind the nine greens on the local continuity course may be involved in questionable activity as a tour of vacant lots spreads through the area.

Evanston

Eskimos in Tiny Boat Aims for Cuba Voyage Start

Burlington Iowa reports three Eskimo guided by Jefe the Agclle circle Nant year plan to reach Cuba next year after an overnight stop at aington the Eaklinns. Led by Charles Fielatathes' two sons, Frank O'Grady, they left the Ts. Manitoba March 21 1020 for the Arctic, returned to the Yas, then set out by floe. They launched a 14 foot canoe at Granite Falls Minn and have used it since seeking Haynog early in 108.

Burlington Iowa Eskimon Cuba Ronae Veils Aington Eaklinns Charles Fielatathes Frank O'Grady Manitoba Arctic Yas Granite Falla Minn Ainle Haynog

Democratic Paper Backs Republican in Oklahoma City

The Daily Oklahoma citizen provides front page endorsement of Ten Tum, Republican nominee for governor, over Democrat W. H. Mureng. The article signals a major party newspaper aligning with the GOP, urging voters to support Ten Tum in the upcoming race.

Oklahoma City Tte Hostoer Ollehomnen Citizershlp Ten Tun Republickn Far Resoror W. HW Alfalfa Mureng Hie

Tragic Hanging In Zercher County Home

Henry Vercher a 5 year old resident of Zercher raid seven miles north of the city was found dead and hanging in a garage at his home Thursday. Despondent since an injury three months ago he reportedly hanged himself with a scarf. Authorities investigated after the widow alerted neighbors and sheriffs were summoned for services at the Zercher farm chapel tomorrow morning.

Henry Vercher Zercher Scotter Hee Jie Maontha Herbert Theeer Tut Bremer Iuthoritiva Qroaty Bherifé J. B. Domingues Justice of the Peace BR. W. Br

Railroads Oppose Privileges Sought by Truck Lines

Austin August 4 The state railroad commission heard testimony from T M Griffin Philadelphia cotton firm and Virginia farmer cotton representative opposing a request by truck lines to compress cotton in transit. The witness warned such privileges would disrupt the cotton market and rail shipments.

Austin Caehera State Railroad Commission T. M. Grifin Philadelphia Anilronia Cor

Hotel Employee Injured in Fall at Mt Anthony Hotel

An employee of the Mt Anthony hotel was treated at Medical and Surgical hospital Primaday after falling while standing on a freight elevator structure. The incident occurred during clearance work and authorities are investigating the cause of the misstep.

AL Hnnlal Mt. Anthony Medical and Rarwhcal

Money Court to Open in Prison at Folsom

A transformed prison room at Folsom hosts a hearing by six Supreme Court justices led by Warren i. Pillings on the re hearing of Dillings and Moreau in the 1916 Day bombing case. They seek pardon while defense and state witnesses challenge prior testimony as grounds for innocence claims. The procedure aims to safeguard jurors and manage prisoner demonstrations during the session.

Folsom Kolsom Supreme Couel Jumticca Warren i. Pilllings Supreme Court En- Wentiney Wells Farnin Anf Too Juriaprus Dence E Dillings J. Moreau San ’Francisco California Fotcom Loth High Court Frace W. J. Claytourne Oakland Athoreney

San Antonio Men Attend Winter Garden Meeting

San Antonio men will attend a meeting in Winter Garden. The San Antonio party is led by Walter Walthall president Hazel W. Jones secretary and A A Pawkett raffle department monger. Delegates will return Friday via Sablon where Waldball will address the Tatars chal of that city.

San Antonio Sommneres Josal Rhamber of Commerce Board of Directors Romposer Walter Walthall Hazel W. Jones Arsartmnans A. A. Pawkett Polar Whales Sablon Waldball

Homeless Crisis Hits Quebec After Fire Destroys Homes

In a Quebec community on August 14 a blaze left about 600 people homeless and destroyed roughly fifty houses. The inferno caused an estimated damage of $200,000 as authorities attempted rescue and relief efforts for residents.

Manoun Quebec Toley

Slav Bishop Cited on Bootleg Charge

New York reports Slav Bishop Rishon Charing of the Czecho slovak Orthodox Catholic Church was found guilty by a jury of attempting to violate prohibition laws by divesting ceremonial wines, a bootlegging charge.

NEW_ YORK Anz U— Rishon Charing Mraron

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