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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1930

Page

3

First Baby of Year to Get Gifts in Local Dedication

The first American white baby born in 1932 on January 1 is to be showered with gifts from merchants. Light giving starts with $10 to the San Antonio Hustling and Toan nesociaties, plus savings-account contributions. Alama Jewelry may give a diamond ring if twins, and Aiang Jewelry adds gold. Guneniillee Shoe Company will provide the first pair of shoes. Pioneer Flour mills donate flour for the parents, and Handy Any stores add $3 in merchandise.

San Antonio Jaymenta Alama Jewelry Company Ane Aiang Jewelry Company Boean Givigs

Peace Prize Recipients Nathan Soderblom Kellogg Shown

Dr Nathan Soderblom and Frank Kellogg pictured after receiving Nobel Peace prizes for 1930 and 1929 respectively. The image note references their historic awards and roles as a church leader and former secretary of state.

Nathan Soderblom Upsala Frank B. Kellogg United States

Two Accidents Kill Schultz Family on Christmas Eve

Chicago dispatch reports two separate crashes on Christmas Eve claim the Schultz family of eight plus two others in one wreck near December 25. G. Schultz 42 and his two daughters Esther 13 Anita 1, grandfather Herman Schultz and others die. Axel Anderson and wife sustain injuries as a pheasant-related explosion and tanker fire cause destruction. Church services disrupted as community mourns the loss.

Chicago UPI Christimay Everattie Tomnira Wis Bargin Arother Anita Onox Herman Schultz Utland Koso Ting Axel Anderson Mabtown Minn Schultz Walter Lutherin Lochra Walter Echulle Lind

Man and Wife Die at Grade Crossing Tragedy in Pa

At New Kensington Pennsylvania a railroad freight train struck an automobile at a grade crossing on Christmas Day. Alo Nico and his wife Mary died in the crash while their daughter Helen and another occupant survived injuries. The couple lived in Arnold.

New Kinsington Alo Nico Mary Helen Rank Tigang Arnold

Vessel Ashore on Florida Sandbar in Little Danger

MIAMI December 23 4 A mn cio mest i dio Marine corp from the master of the British steamship Jameson grounded on a sand bar miles north of Jupiter light on the east coast of Florida said the vessel was in good condition with a coast guned cutter standing by. The salvage tug Warbler proceeding to her assistance passed Miami early today. Efforts yesterday to tow the stranded ship from the relay a coast guard tug were unsuccessful.

Miami Bro Mncio Mest Idio Marine Corporation Jameson Jupiter Light Floria Warbler Todlay Coast Guard

Error in Address of Girl Arrested Here

A misaddress in The Light edition misstates Misa Matiel Minton as living at 230 Yellowstone Street. Police confirm the correct address is 227 Jilirt Street after residents dispute the listing. The driver, linked to multiple recent incidents, was arrested and processed at police headquarters.

Tassilns The Light Misa Matiel Minton Joba Yellowstone Street Jinlirt Street

Amnesty offered to German tax delinquents amid revenue concerns

The German government plans to grant amnesty to taxpayers who failed to declare property or income or moved capital abroad before January 1 108. Officials acknowledge potential short term revenue loss but aim to encourage voluntary compliance and higher future payments. The scheme includes sworn estimates of taxability for some taxpayers. A local ad promotes Christmas decorations and real estate listings.

Rerdin TNS Reich Germany

First woman in Massachusetts to earn transport pilot license

Maude Dee, a Massachusetts teacher, becomes the first woman from the state to obtain a transport pilot license, marking a milestone in aviation for women.

Dee

Hays County Officials to Meet in Special Session

Hays county commissioners court holds a special session to finalize officer appointments and bond obligations as officers accepted in November 1930. The gathering aims to confirm the official roster and complete bonding.

Ban Marcgs Lexas Dee Hays County Hnys Commissioners’ Court Snhuars

Death of 70 year old farmer Charles Tibbels reported

A garbled notice from Des Moines dated December 25 reveals the death of Charles Tibbels a seventy year old farmer. The fragmentary text mentions his life and suggests details about his passing but remains unclear.

Worfsbolo N. BL Charles Tibbels

UJ Govt Cracks Down as Gangster Network Tied

Chicago dispatch reports the U S Department of Justice action under the federal Live Act against gangsters. In 11 months Johnson's office closed cases on crime, with notable prosecutions including Frank Nitti and other associates. Politicians Gene Oliver and Lawrence C O Strien faced charges tied to a tax drive, totaling about 230 thousand dollars in fines and multi year sentences.

Enlversad Lirsten Chicago Bee Delvitts Gamgsters United States Tisteiie George F. Q. Johnson AGIA Johnson Ralply Cavite Nt Zik Mon Enterprises Frank Nitti Capone Pans Gene Oliver Monk County Aml Lawrence C.o'strien

Gowlidges Spend Quiet Christmas

SORLUAMPSON and Massy Dee, with President and Mrs Coolidge, plowed a King Christona during a quiet Christmas scene. The article mentions Neeclies in a playful tone.

Gowlidges Sorluampson Massy Dee Worner Mra Galvin Coolidge

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