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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1930
Page
18
A fragmented report describes parents of the Yorks organizing a junior Yank group related to a local event at a hall. Capt. Geese MT and Mrs. Go Hf are noted among attendees as a committee forms.
A plane crash resulted in the deaths of four French nationals. Details from the incident are limited, with authorities continuing investigations. Rescue teams located the wreckage, and officials are reporting preliminary data on the flight path and possible causes.
Fragmented notes describe cattle and horse prices, market quotes, and livestock conditions. Mentions of steers, cows, bulls, and horses appear with various prices and terms, including regional livestock markets and officials. The garbled text references farm activity, auctions, and feed recalls across multiple locales, highlighting fluctuating values.
A court ruling bans a curious group from rail facilities amid contested phrases and unclear references. The decision affects local tenants and involves officials and a bystander witness, with details about enforcement and potential appeals.
Fragmented OCR text references Missouri banning marriage clubs with scattered phrases. Context uncertain. no clear people dates or organizations fully readable. The item appears as a clipping snippet lacking coherent details for a fuller summary.
A dramatic river escape ends with a thief swimming through the Sa Antonia River after smashing a screen door and wall, pursued by detectives Swift and Rhodes. He eludes capture at first, but later authorities trace his route, while the case intertwines with a separate news update on transatlantic flight by Captain Van Gronow and companions landing in New York Harbor.
An unclear clipping mentions a New England man described as a forester and priest. The text is fragmented and does not provide verifiable names, dates, or events to confirm a distinct incident or outcome.
San Antonio's Aurora Apartment Hotel will throw open its roof for the inaugural dance Saturday night. The open air affair features a big band under a black and white striped canopy with a full orchestra. Reservations are being taken at the bar as management plans three nights of dances until sold out.
Eagle Publishing files for bankruptcy in federal court here as directors meet to plan debt payment. Belwarda authorized to act on behalf of property and equipment valued at 27412 dollars with real and personal assets listed in the docket.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Colonel Tyner heading toward Fort Sill with terse hints of a site and associated names, including Erni stedy and Pare Nene Se. Brineen SW, indicating a military movement or assignment in a terse historical clipping.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a Republican meeting in Houston scheduled for September 9. The garbled text mentions attendees or speakers including names like Watts and Frain and hints at a related sale or event. Details are unclear, but the item indicates a political gathering and associated activities in Houston.
An uncertain note describes a visit by a Reserve Officer to Houston. It mentions possible dates and locations including a church event at the Western Prebyterian church and a meeting with local institutions. The text is garbled but indicates a planned visit and related congregational notices.
A New York desk report notes the market rose on favorable hints from trade centers with U S Steel and other blue chips rallying. It cites a 24-10th point advance in the average and warns of pockets and volatility ahead while urging selective buys in high quality utilities and industrials.
Fragmented OCR text cites price notes and market activity including silver and money markets. Mentions Galas and Ap lin Mites Belline with unclear dates and values. Readers should discard uncertain items and await clearer parsing.
New York August 27 report on railroads shows monthly operating income falling with few lines posting gains. The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe recorded a $29,602 rise, while overall results indicate diminished revenue from rail operations.
Reports from Produce Row show minimal activity with small price shifts. Champion grapes sold for 2 and Volifor noted. Ced grapes at 2.00. No changes on the Sinudant Produce and Paulity line. a lead was quoted for drive per dozen on growers’ market while pork traded at 85 cents.
A garbled late 19th or early 20th century market ledger shows numerous fruits vegetables and staples with scattered prices. Items include cucumbers peppers melons cabbage beans tomatoes garlic and pears, with varied per bushel per dozen and per pound listings, plus stray notes on commissions and local sellers.
A garbled and fragmented listing from Fort Worth markets shows poultry, produce, and related goods with scattered prices and items. The disjointed text references Fort Worth, California, New York pronouncements, and assorted grocery items such as chickens, market stalls, and peanut products amid unclear dates and venues.
Oil industry notices show increased drilling and exploration in West Texas and nearby counties. New wells reported in Garza, Crane, Pecos, Seerding, and others with production updates, deeper depths, and plan to expand operations.
Chicago August 27 wheat prices held near a low as corn advanced on crop shortage optimism. Export prospects weaker with no evident benefit to corn from recent government reports. Prices in Liverpool and local trading supported corn while wheat reacted to overseas weather, with noted shipments and arrivals at Minneapolis and river markets.
Speculators in New York on August 27 noted the stock market remained buoyant with bullish sentiment across small caps and cotton shares. After a strong early gain, profit taking cooled gains, while investors eyed broader market signals and sought out key leaders amid heavy daily volume.
An elderly South Australia man, Nevin Aguilar aged about 70, was found dead in his hotel room on a Wednesday morning. The coroner’s inquest in Adelaide heard he had been ill for two weeks prior, with the death attributed to natural causes. Investigating officer Manus Coriande, of 201 Bond Street, testified he had last seen the man alive two weeks earlier.
A child suffered a mashed finger after a window shattered while a toy or object was in use on a street near Hinhed Jt Green hospital. Emergency crews attended as the injured child was taken for treatment. No further details available.
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