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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1930

Page

2

Ferguson Lies in West Texas Runoff Campaign

A Texas run off approach as Senator Ferguson and Tess Sterling campaign across West Texas and adjacent towns. Ferguson plans a speak at Breckenridge while Sterling hits Aspermont and other communities. Prominent supporters attack Ferguson’s record and urge voters to back their candidates in the Democratic primary.

Iby Stresa James K. Ferguson Tess Starling Syndi Jergusen Hreckenridge Aspermons Abilece Cisco Renzer Syerwater Emberuxtoris Ferguson Vort Arc'inr Sterling Gabereille Darit FERGUSON _BITTE Aspermonl Fera Don Mowly Rers West Texas A. Ferguson West ‘Texas Wallie Woodwerl Jim Ferguson Fergusons Mondr Uinst Fergusante Wen Anderson Tangriew Trier Nacogdoches Turkin Dallas Sterling TP Strang Walles Edgar Witt Aweeo

Passing Motorist Fires Fatal Shot at Bandit

A motorist fled after firing a fatal shot at a bandit during a pursuit. The incident occurred as the bandits fled through an area near a park, with one bandit killed and another wounded, while the motorist sped away without stopping to aid.

Lundgren Forcibly Returned by Thick Fog

A scrambled report notes Lundgren of Yes An gees facing forceful return as fog deeply shrouded a port, hindering travel. The confused text mentions officials and a tense scene with restrained, uncertain outcomes.

Lundgren Mitchryt Firgld Tundgren Tnek

Escape Story From Scranton Pioneer Incomplete

Fragmentary note recounts a wandering man named Michanel Majeed involved in a murder case. The text describes fleeing, searches, and a fatal outcome, but details and context are obscured by garbled OCR.

Scranton Michanel Majeed Brefirss

KTSA Tonight Radio Schedule Card

The listing outlines KTSA programs and times including musical segments, orchestras, dance music and various talk or variety items. stations details reference frequency and location, with nightly lineup hints and program names such as an international segment and local dance acts. The content reads as a historical radio station schedule from a city listing.

Community Socials and Guests Highlight Week

Mrs Lee Gente hosts 24 children from Lockwood Park for a farewell party behind this week featuring Claudine and Robb Gastl. Guests include Mies Fxlel H. Brown at the Travelers hotel and various locals in Washington LD and Vir She. The piece notes plans to open a voice and piano jericho in mid September and lists several attendees, events, and social visits surrounding tours, conventions, and church vesper services in the area.

Lee Gente Lockwood Park Claudine Robb Gastl Worth Mies Fxlel H. Brown Newea Washington LD. C

Evening radio dance and music programs listed

Radio schedule fragment lists WOAL WOAT KTSA KSAA WOAI and KTSA programs including orchestra dance Mexican and popular music, accordion performances, church and concert broadcasts, various times in the morning and afternoon, indicating a busy Sunday schedule across multiple stations.

Woal TSA M—K'tal Woai KTSA Troy Floyd Populas Siudia

Organ Music Dominates Saturday Radio Schedule

Deuce organ selections highlight KTSA programs with Hilda Stone from 7 to 10 p m followed by Crawford and others on the Columbus network feature. Troy Flo sh orchestra at 9 o'clock on KTSA and B A Rolfe with the Lucky Birinke on NBC chain. The article notes a mix of music, revived cinema songs, and commentary on radio’s impact.

Deuce KTSA Hilda Stone Crawford Columbis Network Muwhbera Troy Flosh ETSA WOAT at &p_ in Wren B.A Rolfe Lucky Birike Arcorstri Mir Nationnal Broadcasting Company

Taylor Demand Rises as Labor Struggles Stir Policy Debate

Washington reports show growing Taylor demand amid labor unrest as policymakers face new strains. A Flint area decline in weekly wage indicators contrasts with broader economic signals, prompting officials to reassess assistance measures and market conditions.

Taylor Washington Lin Watkers

Hooked Ralph Ince in odd fishing accident

Director Ralph Ince is recovering after a miscast fishing line with a heavy sinker snagged a fish brush which hooked into his head while on set. The incident occurred during filming and medical teams treated him at the location. Authorities reviewed safety protocols following the accident.

Ralph Ince Jim

Upton Arrives for Yacht Race in America

Sir Thomas Tipton arrived in New York on August 16 to defend the America’s Cup, greeting a crowd and declared he would resume training promptly in the Shamrock V. He praised the yacht’s potential and noted the race starts September 1, with speculation on whether Charles Francis Adams or another skipper will sail the challenger.

New York Thomas Tipton America Amin Tn High Gouthuevor Leviathan Taco Thomas United States Polo Grover Whelan Minyor Internacional Ind Ir Thames Charles Francis Adgrae Macy Sir Thomas Old Town Newpool

Judges Probe Zata Case Reveals Backdated Promissory Notes

The article outlines a West Side investigation into Judge Schulman linked to multiple dated promissory notes totaling large sums. Documents dated 1921 to 1922 show notes payable in months, with endorsements and cancellations amid a broader probe related to organized crime and a Chicago businessman murdered two weeks earlier.

Ysyabis Mod Sebaltan Buta Peo

Fragmented line recalls for 17.00 degrees and 104.07 reading

The clipping reports a continued line about a sinking situation with a 17.00 degree reading and 104.07 degree West, noting distance from Tore and wireless communication with the ships. It questions whether any passengers were aboard.

Tore

West Texas Suit Over Statements by Geographies

A West Texas publisher plans to sue over statements alleged to misstate regional and state matters. The complaint criticizes a press release for political and agricultural implications, arguing it misleads readers about land use and economic plans in the region.

West Texas

Kerrville Planning Tourist Campaign Under Review

Kerrville officials consider a tourist campaign as part of a broader plan. The agenda includes potential measures to promote the area and manage upcoming development, with discussion set for the next community meeting of the WerraNe chamber of commerce.

Reravista Kerrville Antareste Barrease Charmber

Tide turning in China as civil war shifts

Report from Shanghai August 10 says nationalist forces claim a turning point in the Chinese civil war. Chiang Kai-shek predicts northern rebels driven from Jinan with potential evacuation of Henan. Kaifeng and Zhengzhou targets eyed for quick capture. Nationalist troops enter Jinan. conditions reportedly quiet as Henan munitions reportedly fall into nationalist hands.

Shanghai Dalny Ching Chiang Nai-Shek Tsinan Shantung Henan Kaifeng Chenkebow Nanking Lsinan Iang Liuho Sellow

Bankers Meet with Hoover Continues Amid Storm News

The article reports a severe storm sweeping the Northwest causing rain and dust, breaking a drought and triggering forest fires in several areas. Fifteen new fires were found near Sullivan Lake and Priest River with mixed control status as crews battled the blazes.

Spokane Waeh Akug Sulliven Lake Norsh Priest River Wala Lutobeergern Jagger Kinzey Plorm

Drought Relief Efforts Spread Across Arkansas and Adjacent Areas

Rain drenches South Arkansas easing drought that lingered since May. Arkansas railroad commission plans drought relief by reduced freight rates on certain feeds. Widespread drought relief noted in Northern Mississippi while Memphis and West Memphis saw continued dry spell through late August.

Little Noch Ark Ave Arkansey

Peters Goes on Business Trip Leaving Deputy at Work

Peters, a deputy under Shortt Alfinen Newton Jr., left Saturday on a personal business trip. In his absence a higher, general class will be supplanted by Paul P. Ebleer of the departments.

Filling of Bexar Jury Wheel Is Finally Complete

The Bexar jury wheel filling is reported complete after deputies, including Garoni and Giraud, worked to assemble names. Between 3,400 and 40,000 names were deposited, with a deadline of Angel 16 for completion.

Bexar Besar Templeted Freilay Fol Bam Goral Ihouls Chorce Provedier Dunce Garoni Angel 16 Ham Guroni Bronk Giraud Giraud Tom Woo

R100 Back at Home Hangar

Captioned from Page One the operation had been completed as passengers disembarked and were greeted by Lord Thomson at the airfield. The Graf Zepplin’s record crossing of the Atlantic by air traveled 4,200 miles in about five hours, with the Gratz squadron achieving 75 mph. Crowds witnessed the arrival of the largest craft in the world, while Lord Troofan headed the ceremonial committee. The journey passed calm along the great circle route with some weather-related deviations and one incident involving the ship’s engine where a minor fault was noted but no injuries occurred.

Lord Thomson Graf Iolds Atlantic Norris Tukehurst N. Jy Kriedtvichshofes Germany Lord Trofan Fitish Sibe

Man Held in Kiss Fur Theft

Aug. 12 report says a 40 year old man is held for theft from the home of Alexander Kika of Penucenge Ting, including van dy fur and Persian carpet. Police describe the suspect as a local resident with prior charges pending.

Alesander Kika Penucenge Ting

Texas Man Receives Engineering Honor

A Texas engineer named Mr. Manitorip is honored for his work with the university or organization YU Uhand4p. The noted achievement comes amid other distinguished vice wrestlents and elevated positions within the project.

Texas Manitorip Aug Wisbip Eleveton Plont Natord

Plan Border Truck Farms Plan Border Truck Farms

Plan outlines converting 1000 acres between the city and the Rio Grande to truck farming dairy and poultry raising. J E Sanford of Byron and the energy chamber of commerce agricultural director urges growers to capitalize on dairy and poultry demand as beet and pork consumption declines.

Rio Grande Tie

Body Found After Cliff Search At Moust Robson

Rescue teams recovered torn clothing on a mountainside as searchers concluded the long attempt to locate Neo na D. Watts headmaster of Carteret Academy Orange Ne Ju. The body was found high up after guiding parties tracked the slope with cold and rain.

Moust Robson B.C. Ang Neo Na D. Watts Carteret Academy Orange Alune

Frohman Theater Figure Frohan Dies at 76

New York reporter Frohan, a noted theater devotee and retired theatrical manager, died after a month of illness at age 76. He was not related to the Frohman brothers Daniel, Charles, and others.

Frohman New York Cine Tave Frohan Daniel Thin Bone

Summer Dance Listings and Social Notes for Castroville

A jumble of dance and musical events listed for Castroville and nearby venues. Orchestras led by Abe Sebiniler, Hermann fons, G. Beck, and others perform at Telos, Mariner, Midway, and local halls. Open-air and Sunday night dances up through August with prize barbecue, fishing and shooting contests, and family activities noted.

Angael Gottmar Daner Mariner G. Beck Terome Moelana Eaak Eash Everrhare Wredvien Lake Neto Teane Ares Weel

Hay Burglary Report Seeks Police Aid in Multiple Theft Incidents

Police search for a hay burglary suspect after several thefts across fields. Victims include J. Morkuson and Mrs. Danies Meeges who report wallet and jewelry losses. A Sugarland hardware retailer notes loss of a watch and a customer, Guidberg McSeaver, misses pearls and small currency. Authorities at Fort Bain Houston report stolen goods from a hospital area residence and a local salesman suspects Mexican youths.

Tolice Vero Vasillas Livy Pete von Ormy Lia Fields Polive Alvo J. Morkuson Lin eWi & Country Et al Danies Meeges Nalan Hss House Prowler Buse Hospital Fort Bain Houston Pa- Viean Sulilberg Sugarwin Frathers Floaston Street Wovernt Guidberg RT. Rutledge Ripley Avenue W.H. Powell

Curious Throng Blocks Traffic as Cars Burned

A large crowd halted traffic on the Sezuin road after a fire destroyed several old cars near Camp Travis. The Katy Lines dismantling program moved 103 old box cars. salvageable material would be reused. A railroad wrecker and San Antonio firefighters remained on scene as cars burned.

Katy Sezuin KaLy FL Higgins Sntucdor Cara Travis San Antonia Fire Department Cere

Veteran Stumper Speaks for Dad

A youth speaks for his father in a wartime reminiscence. Meclin M. Davis, noted as the youngest American in the field, is highlighted for his service and family ties, with references to his work and the legacy of his father.

Stumper Dad Elf Meclin M. Davis Tm Wasalachte Sof Nnn Daviz Stair Trenenrtt Utpsia Ialter Park Texas

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