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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1930

Page

2

Garner Pushes Payment of Veterans Certificates

Washington December 20 41 The Democratic Leader Representative Garner of Texas advocates a plan for paying veterans the present value of their certificates with option to turn in now or hold to maturity at 4 percent interest. He says cost about one billion dollars could be borrowed at 1.75 to 2.875 percent. He argues release of funds would restore economic balance and stimulate the economy nationwide. Other plans have been opposed by Mellon and treasury officials as temporary relief.

Washington, N.C. Des Garner Foiny Treasury Toxse Elfy Hamlet Mellon

Hubbard creator of Abe Martin cartoons dies in Indianapolis

Hubbard, famed creator of Abe Martin and other comic characters, died suddenly at a large Indianapolis home this morning after a brief heart attack. The artist leaves a notable roster of neighborhood characters and long standing syndicated works.

Hubbard Abe Martin Indianapolis Dee Abe'e Newt Phna Squire Marea Sealine Htev Wiley ‘Cane de. Mopper

Talbot Vote in Killing Reported in Dallas

Dallas Republicans announced a county tabulation showing Col W B Talbot of Dallas leading in the Texas governor race with 63 458 votes to 247 090 for Hess 5 Sterzing the Democratic nominee. The report notes Talbot would be the first Republican governor since reconstruction. Police investigate connections between the killing and a later robbery spree involving Mrs Mildred James and others, with a vehicle found abandoned.

Dallas Texas Col W. B Talbot Hess Stersing Calvin Coolidge George C. Butte Mra Miriam A. Terguvor Hoover James Cco Thomas John Ford du West Mrrtle Street

Dad Hurt Rushing to Son's Bedside

A switch engine struck the old man as he rushed to his son's bedside in Muskogee Oklahoma. He suffered a fractured leg and possible internal injuries. He was taken to a hospital for emergency treatment where his condition was described as serious.

Muskoger Ohla Der Rey Edwards Arianne Lindasag

Untitled Weather Brief From Old Ledger

Fragmentary OCR notes describe precipitation and wind conditions, mentioning Cela Bele and Lerfaln with unclear spellings. The text includes garbled place and person names, offering no clear event or location.

Financial Crisis Feared in Russia After Inflation

War sa w reports quote officials fearing a serious financial crisis in Russia after inflation spikes. The text cites unidentified government figures and mentions inflation driving economic strain and uncertainty across the region.

Russia Warsaw Dee Hosein Warnenese Paiers

Bastrop Club Dance at Fair Park with Aggieland Orchestra

A Bastrop A and M Club hosted a joint dance at Fair Park featuring the Aggieland Orchestra. The event showcased local students and music, drawing attendees from nearby areas for an evening of social gathering and entertainment.

Bastrop A Basthov

Gainesville Man Claimed by Death

Gainesville Texas resident Turner, a former member of the clip cone and father of Wo Mugh Turner, died at his home after a lengthy illness. He attended First homee ehareh, Mile and resided in Cotke Leaunts 40 penrs.

Gainesvilb Texas An Turner Wo Mugh Turner Cotke

Movie Cowboy Guest of Friends

A fragmented clipping mentions a film figure and social gathering with references to names and places. Details are unclear due to OCR errors, but it hints at cinema related content and a rural or small town setting with possible institutions such as a bank and local stops.

Holden Vndie Kit Linck Moris Toate Moldentilie Fears Matis Ferae

Franco Heads to Antwere After Abortive Air Rebellion

Commander Hamon Franco, Atlantique leader, reportedly fled Europe after a failed air force uprising. He sailed from Portugal to Aptowers following his revolution's collapse and was later freed by Portuguese authorities before receiving a passport from the Venezuelan consulate.

London Hamon Franco Portugal Aptwern Diggarch Lisbon Franco Mencral

Randolph Air Field Progress and Spending Report

Randolph field progress shows the air corps housing and garrison buildings nearing completion. Captain Barker reports about 80 per cent finished with a total project cost near 8.6 million dollars and roughly 1 800 men employed across 249 structures under way or completed.

Didelph Fields Air Corps A. W. Barker Parker Randolph Field Gcrat Reidemy Gielders Gutiailas

City Woodpile Aids Unemployed in Independence Project

Independence Ku GP Independence opened a woodpile as an unemployment relief measure. The project was financed by receipts from a charity football game. Of the 20 men who appeared for work this morning five survived in their motormobiles.

Ku GP

Oil Injunction Suit Continued in Oklahoma City

The injunction petition of a company seeking to overturn a protection order was continued today by Federal Judge Franklin B. Kennamer and will resume January 2.

Oklahoma City Fise Comsulesion Franklin B. Kennamer

San Antonio Christmas Clearing House Aids Needy

The San Antonio Christmas clearing house, a cooperative effort by charities, clubs, schools, churches and individuals, records and distributes gifts to 2300 city families. Over half receive clothing and Christmas baskets. 156 benefit from direct aid. Albert Steves Jr. and Maud Dee coordinate, with Ruth Hickman handling name clearance. This season’s work lays a foundation for a stronger future community response.

San Antonio Tony Holf Charified Albert Steves Jr Associated Charities Maud Dee Mise Ruth Hickman Charieles Clearing House Albert A. Lensies Bed Press Christmas Cleating House American Red Cross Child Protective and Humene Society Bay Antoing Social Welfare Bureau Catholic Community Center Salvation Army Queen’a Daughters St. Moerk's Guild Rotery Club Weasley House Shhouts and Church Charjlees Waa

Clergymen Tied to Mail Fraud Prosecution

Twenty clergymen were defrauded of 105000 dollars, officials say, by a con game run by a scheme tied to the Royal-Utes corporation. Among those named are Rev. Anthony Schaeffer of Clay Cater, Rev. Zapf of Chicago, and Rev. Cowle of Darby Pa. Clare Parser, trustee of Church of the Strangers in New York, led the scheme with his son and others. Federal agents indicted the offenders last week.

New York United States District Attorney'’S Office They Anthony Schaeffer Clay Cater Ban BH. Zapf Lutherin Chicago SM. F. Cowle Darby Clare W. Parser Church of the Strangers

Mexican Bandits Hold American for Big Ransom

An American foreman, Craigie, working in Santa Barbara was kidnapped by bandits in Mexico. A ransom demand was reported, with a claimed payment of 10.40 pesos sought for his release, and the U S State Department said it would pursue efforts with the Mexican government.

Washington LL. C Craigie Santa Barbara Marlean Banilla State Department Craig Dresa Ambarendor Relrase

Suit Filed Over British Rum Boat Incident

A federal suit was filed today by Winstedt Staten Attorney Mere' My Tea dr. Fhe against Cool Lark, owned by the Foriage Tay Ahippine company, alleging damage from a destroyer clash near Black Taland on November 2. The suit seeks compensation and accountability for the incident at sea.

Ahela Beilinh Cool Lark Foriage Tay Ahippine Company Tae Winstedt Staten Mere Netenter SOG Anckm Desarted Tmauota Atmaril

Kanaan Unat Event Prompts Saturday Gathering

Unclear OCR text references a Saturday gathering or event at 4AM with participation from Kanaaa Otahata and Sifesaneds. Mentions a reunion and address confirmation, asking attendees to provide precise details or confirmations for comfort. Potential Malay Parlev context noted but specifics are obscured.

Gen Juan Andrew Almazan Visits San Antonio On Friday

Gen Juan Andrew Almazan, noted Mexican military figure, spends the day in San Antonio on Friday. He is shown meeting local officials and touring historical sites during his brief visit.

Mexican Official Drives to San Antonio From Mexico City

Gen. Tuck Andrew Alonzon, secretary of communications in President Ortiz Rubio's cabinet, is in San Antonio on unofficial business for a few days. He arrived Thursday and checked in at the Elizondo General Almazan home, a sponsor of the Pan American highway. He traveled from Mexico City in his own car via Laredo and Mexico City routes and plans to return before year’s end.

Tuck Andrew Alonzon Ortiz Rubio Mexco San Antonio Lgza Oleh Almazan Laredo

Credit and Installment Needs in United States

Washington December 26. Elwin Th. OTR chief of the marketing service division of the commerce department declared today that credit and installment business in the United States is enormous and yet the American people are paying their bills.

Washington, D. L United States Yor Ingheir bin Elwin Th Otr Commerce Department

Suit Filed Against Kentucky Bank Directors

Margaret W. Long of Boston and trustee George W. Cushing sue directors of The National Bank of Kentucky and the Louisville Trustee Co alleging fraud and breach of duties in a federal suit. They seek 4.1 million dollars and claim ownership of stock rights not exchanged for Kentucky stock. The plaintiffs say they own 60 trustees' shares and sue on behalf of 50 other stockholders.

Lowisville Margaret W. Long Boston George WY. Cushing Bancakentuck Company National Tank of Kentucky Lowinvill Trout Company Axl Iigority Aml Wlockhollers Nimitness Truslers

Bank closes as city sees changes in finance scene

Gary Bank Closes in Indianapolis amid restructuring. The People's State Bank of Gary, capitalized at a figure with a 0 missing, faced closure discussions. local officials and bank staff awaited final actions as reports noted shifts in local finance.

Gary Bank Clobes Indianapolis Her People's State Bank of Gn

Lloyd George Attacks Government Over Indian Talks

Lloyd George launches a broadside against the Isbor government criticizing its focus on the Indian round table conference and unemployment relief. He questions whether other ministers could handle certain duties and laments how the leadership has shifted away from core policies. The rift between Lloyd George and Vernon Hartshorn nears a breaking point.

Lloyd Georgy Tiberal Isbor Stamsoy MacDonall London Dhemselyss Lloyd George Vernon” Hartshorn George Precnivat Washington Tha Admiralty Wileh MacDonall

Debut of Henry De Doherty Heiress in Washington Society

Mies Stelen Lee Eames Doherty, adopted daughter of Henry De Doherty of New York and leader of Cities Service, will be formally presented at a Washington debut tonight, touted as the largest in the United States this year. Three banks fail in Topeka as state bank commissioner cites legal weaknesses and summer trough in farm paper markets.

Wasitington D.C Mies Stelen Lee “Eames Doherty Henry de Doherty New York Cities Service Company United States Topeka Angina Eppelta H.w.roeneke Atate Bank

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