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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1930

Page

18

Oak Hill Reopens Pub Course With New Manager

Walter L. Bates will lead Oak Hill public links on Beekericksburg road after joining as general manager. George Potfaga remains as managing partner with a $15,000 capital plan, advertising efforts boost San Antonio ties, and $1000 set for course funding. greens still strong but fairways need work.

Gok TH. Comuny Club Alamn County Walter L. Bates San Antonio Histress Ma Imre Beetericksburg Alamo Ewter Mr. Dues George Potfaga Traton VSP

Burglars Nab 5144.60 in Nighttime Break-In

Police reported Sunday night burglars forced a side door at Lone Slrive house on New Crom els and East Houston street escaping with 2135 from the ice taint. A window was broken at BG Desen hardware store and 0600 was taken. Investigators Al Marvin and A G Lankford traced tracks suggesting burglars were from a nearby group.

Vevo New Cromels East Houston Street Otio Lielmke Naveh Kewranutele Avenue Twente Pune Glare al Marvin A. G. Lankford Ersup

City funds shift amid flood prevention and paving plans

City council approved varied financial moves including allocations from flood prevention and general funds to support projects. Transfers amounting to about 220,000 and 614,000 were authorized between city departments as part of ongoing paving and infrastructure efforts, while final listings set groundwork for local improvements.

Lane Gig Monilay Ly Phe Erty Council Tee Biarh Etreee Seria Editess Eas General Alamo Nevious Trost National Bun’ S City-Central

Mexican Ranchers Fight Tariff Threat to Industry

Mexican ranchers in Nuevo Joan warn that the Mawine Strat tariff bill jeopardizes the meat industry in Northwest Mexico. They urge President Ortiz Rubio to suspend or repeal export taxes on cattle as the policy, now effective, increases costs and threatens futures at northern ranches and local markets.

Menico City Chamber of Commerce of Nuevo Joan Ortiz Rubio Mexico

Grain market glances at slow gains amid harvest woes

Chicago wheat prices drifted lower on a rough week as reports of rising world output and weather concerns abroad weighed on sentiment. Corn futures edged from a firmer to weaker stance while oats slid. U.S. and Canadian crop prospects fueled cautious trading and export demand remained light amid unsettled conditions in Europe and Argentina.

Culcago Chicago Ocean Tasinee Canada United States New England

Parachute Lands Plane Safely in Tree at Tryout

Detroit report describes a parachute landing a plane safely in a tree during a tryout. A contractor was thrown into a river and later died, with details of hospitalization and inquiries. Names and precise places appear in the fragmented text.

Damage to Graf's Rudder Is Slight

A damaged newspaper fragment notes slight harm to Graf's rudder amid chaotic scene. The report mentions plasterers and workers on a site, with unclear attribution to individuals. Further specifics are unreadable in the OCR segment.

Graf Lee

Cleveland party ends in shooting as teens clash with robbers

At a Cleveland home in Shaker Heights a tense party erupted into gunfire after five armed men tried to rob guests. A 20 year old Angela Bell was among the wounded or fled, while Miller Wilkinson a Winnerton University senior, led others in a confrontation that left one guest dead and robbers wounded. Police moved in as shots rang out and suspects were arrested or fled.

Cleveland Uhly Anselo Bell Torob Shaker Heights Dovray Sity Wilkinson Winncetoy Cato Investiment Securities Paris Ray & Dili Denali Dunham Ian Tupbag Wilkison Um Econ Ailere Angela Bell Mike Angela Caret Ile

Man Fined in Parking Dispute and Rifle Incident

In Flores Street neighborhood, Pate Patterson faces disturbance charges after a Monday dispute over double parked cars. Traffic officers say Patterson brandished a loaded rifle, argued with Jr. McCollum and others, and was fined $109 as officers unloaded the weapon and persuaded him to back down.

Pateterson Flores Street Int Corporation Court Watherson Patterson Nix Soledad Street Jr. McCollum Savilh-Loung Fiat McCollum Laltersom McColom McCoflin Tok Patteriog McCollum Ste Calis Chaeles Letei Arestel Patterson Tolge A. L. Mathees Gord Pottere Nequillat

Stop Sign Laws Fled At City Meeting

A city council meeting on Monday approved amendments to the stop sign ordinance raising the rate for traffic signs. Commissioner Lbil Wright advocated 91 new or amended stop signs to be added across the city as part of the ordinance update.

Lbil Wright

Case Set On Gas Station Permit At Eleanor Avenue

A hearing on the proposed gas station at Eleanor Avenue and Groad Way was reset for September 2 after residents opposed the site as residential. Construction by Grover G. Cain began, then permit revoked amid building ordinance violations. Proceedings paused as council considers next steps while owners push for the project.

Cuveril Eleanor Avenue Thoesilus Grover G. Cain Ets Jhrobeela Corporation Cain Pen Party

Mexican Consul Applauds Good Will Mission Leader

Consul General Enrique Santibanes praised the good will mission of J. Piner and the junior chamber. He announced support for forming junior chambers in Monterey Mer ley Navoa Cuba and offered to assist in expanding the effort to other cities.

Tiner Mexico Canner Ita J. Piner Gener Enrique Santibanes Sanlibanes Jening Monterey Merley Navona Crba Ciner Varaigh Mering Guliath Gunior Gharmette Anerican Organic Jon

Oil Notes Reveal Drilling Permits and Well Incident

In a detailed field report, multiple drilling permits and lease transfers are documented, including status updates on the Pagnt No. 4 well and related gas pressures. An accident halted operations when a worker was struck by a sudden gas release, later confirmed as a fatality. The article also notes shifts in Oklahoma and Panhandle activity, refinery plans, and production figures for July.

Bern Road Commission Tilley Piackhon le Jaccnon Obiu Dvrein Whibaugh Stencea Vreaue Brie la Efferla Adelyn Agmond Obeonpany Dakule M Scott Eas Jonse Alreay Mekyreath Everety Darby Petroleum' Company AMEUS Niluavita Bel Oklahoma Fields Oklahoma Enyaly Seoas Carme Creek Vollawalainle Beminole Hira Vico Line Ana Tochy American Petroleum Cella Wall Bnnys Empire Qil End Ramgany Wenda Priralian Thawell Inn Bed Taras Panhandie Auntin J. H. Clark Panhandle Oranal Harris Rusk Salimer Garrison Sfaeagdeches JL Waa

Trial Set in Death of Infant in Thirty-Seventh District

Brack Pred erick to face trial September 8 in the Thirty-seventh district court on an indictment charging the murder of infant Teresa Schu rmacher of Uuil. A special venire of 15 residents will be drawn for the jury.

Jones Avenic Miss Schimmecher Louis Goss Hunt Ben Rand Jury Buildy Mann

Cotton Prizes Fall in New York and Liverpool Markets

The cotton market opened lower on Liverpool cables with initial losses around 10 points and quotes easing for October and December. Prices later rallied slightly as traders anticipated demand and possible weather impacts, with New York showing a declines and renewed activity as the market absorbed rain forecasts and South holding.

Liverpool Uitte York Porta Itico Aus Otterinks Zeparle Wleca Tashe Simne Hoteeeer Gome Rel

Medina Test Put on Pump

Immediate development of another shallow oil pool in Medina with a 24 hour test yielding 16 barrels of 18.7 gravity oil. Officials report ongoing drilling and testing, with the well at a total depth around 4 feet and preliminary indications of flow toward a refinery in Orange County.

Medina Himflower Oil Company Motild Registering Meliol Tir Gabe Ald Gaicd Partha

Court Proceedings Provide Fragmented Racing Notes and Names

Fragmentary text lists numerous personal names and minor details related to a court or meeting, with mixed references to races, horses, and various individuals. The legible portions mention Vincent, Wy A Machter, Meuse, Hare St, Ing Schmeldher, and Stew among others, but the full context remains unclear.

Vincent Wy A. Machter Tintecta Meuse Hare St Ing Schmeldher Ton Silrares Wien J Mare Morean Stew A A. Caplan F Gilmore Riveraade Meteo 82 Ench Anerikolla Walter Tringsle Ata Sohofleas PR Reem Tae Eminem Gregorian Reenharrel Blers Kastarn Tele Turan Teings SB Barrera Wty Clana A3

Minnesota Farms Show Big Increase

Fragmented text reports an increase related to Minnesota farms and mentions North Dakota, Crockett, and a classifieds context. The readable items imply a farm sales or production rise, with references to advertisements and profiles in a classified ad section.

Minnesota

Permission Soucht for Harris Spur Proposes Transportation Access

A garbled early 20th century item notes a request for permission tied to Harris Spur, a railway link and commerce commission involvement. It references connections between mine operations, railroad companies, and a plan to elevate routes between Branstown and nearby central lines with a potential Saturday deadline.

Girl Killed by Accidental Shot

A girl was killed by an accidental firearm discharge involving a male bystander who leveled a pin at his target during a nighttime incident. The chaotic scene unfolded near a theater district in New Orleans, with other injuries reported and authorities investigating the motive and sequence of events.

Dethovl. Ang Ue Kalle Betel Aeghainianes Yee Meohey Weller Aifiore

Livestock market reports with mixed demand and price shifts

Saunders Conuusion coninauy reports moderate trading across cattle hogs and sheep. Prices show varied gains and declines for calves yearlings bulls and lambs with top hog prices near expectations and receipts indicating active, but uneven, market movement across Chicago and St Louis stockyards.

Saunders Conuusion Coninauy Loen Qholrsale Cannes

Museum plans to be heard at noon meeting

The San Antonio Museum Association will discuss plans for a Wille mute museum at a noon Wednesday meeting at the Menger Hotel. Hh Tneckeon and Willi Capuree are cited as leaders of the association.

San Antonio Museum Association Menger Hotel

World Counterfeit Ring Is Uncovered

A global counterfeit ring operating through Europe has been uncovered. The investigation traces spurious banknotes circulating from denominational shifts and altered currencies, with alleged bases in Chi gh and connections to a Dane trading company. Authorities report counterfeit activity across multiple countries, using covert methods to evade detection.

Wed Danzig Inicena- Hiemal Chigh Bank Quick Europe Conera Tore Opi

Pershing and Galaxy of Stars Sail Into New York Arrival

The Pershing liner is set to arrive in New York with notable passengers including Ava and a galaxy of stars. Among them are tennis player Jean Tora tray Beench, Irene Tot-Anté, Hope Hampton, Irene Franklin, and Hanna Fortier a novelist, all traveling aboard the Te de France.

King Takes Part in Mimic Battle

King Victor Emmanuel of Italy participates in a large scale military maneuver with War Minister Gazeera and a corps general. The event aims to test red and blue army operations in a staged exercise near Taenza with the Italian king engaging in the tactical demonstrations.

Taenza Italy Victor Emamanuel Ualy Toray Val Eamonn Gazeera Fia Glass Kiowa Aba Keen Ipetleian

Negro Mothers Are Greeted in France

American mothers welcomed in France during World War I visit aboard the steamship Amethyst aboard convoy to Cherbourg and Paris. They toured the Invalides and spoke with French officials, marking a notable act of wartime goodwill and cultural exchange.

France PSIOE Ate Ateamship Chrelongh the Invalides

Optimistic forecast for San Antonio business growth

This is the twenty first article in a Light series by San Antonio businessmen led by M. P. Strickland of Growers’ Farmstead Co. He predicts stronger business in coming months, boosted by healthy crop conditions and rising demand from residential and agricultural sectors, and argues the recent downturn was largely propaganda.

The Light San Antonio Alamo City M. P. Strickland G. 4. Filowirs Farnstem Co Euim Soa. Antonio

Market Price Variations Reported by Standard Produce

Variations of wholesale prices were in effect Monday morning on the produce market per Truitt Commission California. Grapes declined to 14 dollars per box. lemong and other items showed small shifts. Plums ranged 1.55 to 2.50, tomatoes and potatoes quoted, eggs and live poultry prices noted as slightly lower. overall market steady with prices listed by Standard Produce and Owltry.

Becel Truitt Commission California Geapetruit

Market Prices From A Local Produce Stand

The listing shows varied produce with prices per unit or per bushel including lettuce, peppers, cabbages, tomatoes, apples, almonds, celery, grapes, onions, celery and other fresh goods. Notable items include lettuce at 52.40 per bushel and watercress at 0 per bushel, with many items priced in dollars and cents.

Mexican Finance Minister Voices Concern Over Debt Strains

Finance minister Mentor de Gen made a public statement outlining Mexico's critical debt situation. He cited international market pressures and the need for terms from recent agreements to stabilize public finances. He urged cautious steps to avoid worsening the economic downturn.

Mexico Ang Mentor de Gen Induct International Tankern Chon Mote Malls

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