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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1930

Page

4

Tammany Hall Shaken by Inquiry

New York story presents a widening graft scandal as state investigators probe Ewald and others for alleged payoffs for bench appointments. Mayor Walker seeks civic aid to root out corruption while Tammany Hall faces mounting political peril amid public distrust.

New York Lower East Side Toisy State Attorney General George F. Ewald Bhees Supreme Court Ecruiter Jacob Cash Bse Martin J. Heals Tammany Districtrader al Jogée Tammany Feaderat

Paners Credited With Reduction of Auto Deaths

Washington DC April 25 Newspapers nationwide credited by the National Conference of Street and Highway Safety for helping lower auto death rates. The fatality rate has not risen since mid June and has declined since mid July. February to June showed a near continuous rise in fatalities each month, with the next period showing a drop.

Washington, DC INS United States National Conference of Street and Highway Safety

Nominee Wurzbach Flags Farm Drought Impact Across Nine States

Democratic nominee William A. Wurzbach returned from a cross country tour reporting drought damage in nine states. He said Texas fared better overall but noted scarce feed for livestock and anticipated drought effects on South Texas farm products this fall.

William A. Wurzbach Bexar Wurzbach Tauieluna Arkansas Mississippi Tennesee Kentucky Indiana Hlinsis Missouri Asidihat Texas South Texas

Rail Valuations Row Is Revived

Washington D C Aug 2 The ongoing dispute over railroad valuations returns as hearings are planned early in the next session of Congress before the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee. Senator Couzens said the committee will pursue a bill by Senator Howell to change the Transportation Act and its central provisions.

Washington, D.C OPI Congress Senate Interstate Commerce Couzens Howell Republican Nebraska

Peru Rebels Back Leguia Rival and Form New Junta

Lieutenant Colonel Ban ches leads a military movement in Peru arriving from Arequipa to back a new junta. Sancho Cerro is named president with Maj. Alejandro Bancary of war and Col. Ernesto Moscatague as foreign secretary. The government flags question Leguia rule.

Augusto B. Leguix Manuel Maria Leguia Peru Marneco Tero

WWSBAND KILLS WIFE ENDS OWN LIFE IN Brooklyn

In a Brooklyn lodging house a woman Frances Kirkwood and her third husband Eugene Van Chief were found dead from gunshot wounds after a note alleged the husband killed the second spouse Dr Glenn Kirkwood and then killed himself. Police previously believed the woman killed by accident during a struggle for a weapon.

New York Frances Kirkwood van Chef Fas Eugene van Chef le Theory F Brooklyn Ida van Chef Eugene van Clief Ralice van Chief Wirkwood Fiientiat Glenn Kirkvwoon Queens John A. McAvoy

Poison in Jake paralysis traced to U S analysis

Washington Aug. 2 The Bureau of Industrial Alcohol identifies orthotri-crest phosphate a chemical used in lacquer and leather industries as the mystery poison linked to ginger Jake paralysis in the South and Southwest The compound is not a poison until broken apart by chemical action and adulterants in ginger extract are suspected to trigger effects.

Washington, D.C Jake Bureau of Industrial Alcohol Fiule

Moody Plan Wins Support

The governor pursued drought relief for state farmers and planned highway work to employ locals. Officials targeted the 38 hardest hit counties with contracts for local labor and sought emergency loans from Secretary Hyde, who was in Chicago after days of attempting to reach him.

Siate Facm Pre Lee Moody Hyde Chicago

Relief Meant to Aid Drought Stricken States

Washington August drought relief efforts return to stricken states with a federal credit program shaped by bankers and farmers. Hoover led the drought relief committee as banks provide liberal financing while government credit is limited by law and prudent banking practices.

Washington, D. C Conference of Bankers Hoover

Robstown to Buy 109 Bales Cotton Amid City Moves

Corpus Christi reports an agreement to purchase 109 bales of cotton at 1 cent per pound sent to Governor Van Moody by the Habs towne chamber of commerce. Other towns boost the move to about 40 bales as Edinburg backs Moody’s plan for a 14 cent per pound sale, with numerous loans already arranged for the Valley cotton crop.

Robstown Corpus Christi van Moody Habstows Chamber of Commerce Chrinic Edinburg Moody’s Texas F Wta Chamber of Commerce Dan Propedal Berry Hodgina

Oklahoma Governor Weighs Cotton Market Policy Shift

Governor W. J. Holloway indicated he may nudge Oklahoma toward a “hug and bate of cotton” policy with Governor Moody of Texas. he said the matter is under consideration and he will consult farm experts before any decision.

Oklahoma Oklahoma City W. J. Holloway Dan Mewly Teragathia Hug & Bate Veterias Moody

Senator Allen Shows Health Improvement In Wichita

Reports from Wichita say Senator Henry J. Allen shows considerable improvement after medical treatment. Doctors note a period of rest and monitor his condition as plans for further procedures are postponed indefinitely.

Senator Allen Kansas Wichita Henry J. Allen

Lan Chouey Remembered By Will Rogers In Autobiographical Note

The letter recalls Lan Chouey as a versatile actor whose work was widely recognized and respected the world over. The writer praises Chouey's character and notes the possible political future of Mayor Rolph of San Francisco.

Will Rogers

Winter Park Progam Outlines Largest City Recreation Plan

Park Commissioner Rubiola and recreation officials unveil a major winter program. Three large playgrounds will operate full time, others open in afternoons. four directors resign and will be replaced if needed. Walton park center to remain open full time. praise for successful summer program.

City Recreation Department Jacob Rubiola Bol Bass Roger Stokes C. W. Satter Recreation Board Lions Geld Woodlawn Lake Community HighIand Park Clty Mina Louise Oliver Mittmac Park Miriam Chasey Woodlawn Lake Center Anna Wilkens Rossevelt Park John Mctolton Concepcion Park Walton Park Stokes Bass

Highland Play Center Proposed for Highland Park

Mesor C. M. Chambers announced a 25 woman committee of Highland Pack Mother's club will select an architect to draw plans for a permanent stone building. A small book nucleus is requested to start a branch library. Parents may be asked to contribute admission fees to aid operating costs.

Higland Park Mesor C. M. Chambers Highland Pack Mother's Club Toli Stra George L. Johnson Sire Lewis E. Wright

Two Charged in Theft of Auto

Charges of theft over fifty dollars were filed Thursday against Tom Tom and J F Boltz in Alpine. Chief Deputy Charles Peters reported the arrests after Sheriff W C Fale advised the case. The car involved was seized and linked to the suspects.

Towis JF. Boltz Justice ‘of the Peace Willise Ie Walden Als Charles Peters W. C. Fale Alpine Harmany

Missing Girl Sought by NGA Patrol in San Antonio

The search centers on a blue tailed girl who vanished a week after a dance in route Texas. Her brother Glenn Southern arrived in San Antonio to aid police as clues run dry since she left the event with a strange man. The missing teen is described as five feet two inches tall in a blue dress with no shoes.

San Antonio Glens Southern Sun Antonio Rout Texas Southern Glenn San Anlonio

Beauty recovering from Cuba car crash in Aug

Bayvana Cuba Aug 26 Mise Anne DeBrow of San Antonio Texas beauty winner injured in an automobile accident there Wednesday remains out of danger. X rays show no bone damage but a ligament strain is feared most. DeBrow traveled with Jaime Kiera head of United States Rubber Co in Cuba and E. 2. Tiner San Antonio Junior Chamber of Commerce official. all others uninjured. DeBrow plans a swift flight to Hernana despite doctor's orders. Tiner to organize in chambers of commerce.

Bayvana Cuba Mise Anne DeBrow San Antonio Sin Texas Whe Jaimé Kiera United States Rubber Company Guba E. 2. Tiner San Antonin Junior Chamber of Commerce Texas Destity Her

Woman’s Jail Key Moment Changes Fine Decision

Nina Cornell, 33, of S34 Avant Street, initially refused to pay a fine after a trolley collision in the 100 block of Goliada trees in Corporation court. The sight of a large jail key caused her to reconsider, and she paid the fine after an hour in custody.

Nina Cornell Avant Street A. L. Matlock Goliada Miss Cornell Ker Capin William Hansen Allright

Man Speeding Twice Fined After Arrest

Karl Pi of 1000 Trenganton road rushed from motorcycle officer after arrest. In Carparalian court judge A L Mattock fined Pi $5 for speeding 37 mph in the 100 block of Josephine street and $5 for speeding 8 mph in the 1404 block of Janez avenue. Officer A A Kigwaria testified Pi fled after Josephine street arrest, prompting the second charge.

Karl Pi Trenganton Road Eoswer Carparalian A.A. Kigwaria Pieh Josephine Treet

Pickles and relishes from summer produce

The Sugar Institute promotes making pickles and relishes from tomatoes cabbage cucumbers and watermelon rind. Spicy tart varieties pair well with meats and fish and can be preserved for future meals, offering savings and pleasing family.

The Sugar Institute

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