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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1930

Page

3

Lyle to Run for Mayor in Chicago Nomination

Municipal Judge John A Lyle launches a bid for the Republican mayoral nomination in Chicago. He vows to continue his anti crime crusade to finish the fight against gangs and corruption in city government. Fellow candidate Tarrett opposes Wig Hele Thompson in the race for mayor.

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Ex-Service Men Hired by City for Plant Work

Twenty six ex service men are employed by the city to work on various projects at the plant. They were obtained from a list submitted by the American Legion. The men will work at the service plant for the next 20 years, starting Friday morning.

Peronne Vorinus Est Tan Fi. Stelter Yrenk PR caEervice Ne Seringe Piant Americhn Steiner Xaldy Newt Ghey Ab Anya He Wal

White House gifts from long-lost tree years ago

An item notes that gifts and jewel cases were made or taken from the White House and recounts a reindeer related event from years past in Washington.

HOUSE Washington, D.2

Lindy Talks of Aviation in New York

In New York City Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh reflects on aviation's progress since his 1927 flight from Roosevelt Field. He notes faster speeds, greater payloads, safer operation, and lower costs, predicting aviation becoming a daily mode of travel. He mentions future aircraft with retractable gear and improved efficiency, and hints at Lindbergh Field near Princeton.

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Negro Charged in Gun Battle Death on Christmas Eve

Caftan Moore of 649 Rivas Street was charged in connection with the Christmas Eve shooting death of Clay Jones at 504 Albert Street. Three others were arrested and questioned. Moore appeared with his attorney and waived further hearing, remaining in custody. A Taner died hours after the shooting near Garzamors and West Poplar streets according to police.

Caftan Moore Rivas Street Chursday Luis F. Teolt Clay Jones Albert Street Moore Sheriff'a Bia Taner Robert B. Green Hospital Garzamors West Poplar Streets

Increased Yule Fines Highlight Christmastide Court Session

Court clerk Dave Gottlieb reports a rise in drunkenness cases at Friday’s session. Thirty three men were fined for drunken conduct with ten more to be processed before Christmas Day. Only one defendant faced a harsher outcome. others received suspended fines.

Coronation Court Dave Gottlieb Gottlich

Hurley Receives Hats From Friends Amid Farewell

In a show of support from friends and admirers, Hurley is gifted hats and accessories. The event features garlands and signed tokens, with attendees praising his leadership and wishing him well in future endeavors.

Hurley Wantington Dev Kombtoros Tam Tandon Fifth Avenue Peor Svar

Boy Uses Shotgun Christmas Gift to Kill Father

Mir a Belen December incident details a 12 year old boy firing a shotgun given as a Christmas gift to kill his father last night. Investigating officers reported the weapon was used at home in front of family members during a gathering, with authorities considering charges after reviewing the case.

Boy Father Belen Mira Paul Hall Pep Gorislans Quitman Kim Mir Mongichbor Wei Planetation Meninges Wit Tvl Charleston Miss. Tolays

Enlisted Men Flight to Chanute Field

Enlisted men travel by air from Brooks Field to Chanute Field with First Lieutenant Oakley G. Folly as pilot. The group will enter the Air Force Technical School for training while Kelly and others who have graduated from the technical school will remain.

Kelly Decl Brooks Field Fimiglas

Rescue Ship Due at Port Aransas

Corpus Christi reports a rescue ship expected at Port Aransas to meet the Cities Service tanker Denver. The Denver will dock with eight crew members from the Colle Timber schooner, which struck in the Gulf of Mexico south of Boris Sunday.

Port Aransas

Stents Day Stunting in New Jersey Inventor’s Feast

A garbled note from New Jersey mentions Thomas A. Edison and a display of inventions, crackers and wealth, with references to technology publications. The legible parts imply a local event or feature on Edison’s role in promoting science and learning through demonstrations and writings.

West Bhangh N.J Thomas A. Edison Porhays Teagihy Lechnless Publications

Holiday Mall Sets Record in San Antonio

A damaged OCR town note reports a record holiday mall season in San Antonio with elevated staffing and mail delivery efforts. Lt G Larour notes extra workers and a focus on Christmas mail amid auditorium closures and ongoing post operations.

San Antonio G. Larour Brida Wight Liukas

Mrs Mueller to Be Buried Saturday

Mrs Mueller, 22, who died Sunday morning in a local hospital, will be buried Saturday morning from the Tehe chapel. The services will follow church rites. She is survived by her husband Milton A Mueller and her parents Mr and Mrs G Bosder, plus two brothers.

Lips Test Treny Mueller Tehe Chapel Jo Ochirk Milton A. Mueller G. Gy Bosder Pril Night Brothers

French Soldiers Protest Front In Morocco Rise

French troops advance to defend the Oued Atbid line as Belgian and Allied forces push to quell opposition in the Djebel Ophra region. Moroccan terrain features the Atlas foothills where incursions are reported.

Rabat Morocco Proteelinn Oueda Atbid Iron Djebel Ophra Range Riper Atlas Deni Alelfal

Louisiana Rice Crop Shows Drop

Louisiana crop data indicate a lower overall yield than the 10 year average. Forecaster Lionelly estimates the 1910 yield near 17.67 million bushels, down from the 19.21 million bushels 10-year mean, reflecting a softer statewide rice harvest in Lowiminna and surrounding areas.

Louisiana

Kenedy Rotarians Have Yule Tree

Kenedy Texas December 20 Rotary club members delivered a Yule tree to a Christian teen. The article notes local holiday charity and community spirit amid a period of social concern.

Kenedy

Community Christmas Fire Regeneration Event Busy Dates

Public notices invite families to Christmas fire regeneration events on December 26 1080 and New Year Eve December 31 at Marys Place. Weekly dances and live music fill Sunday nights and Saturday nights at Midway and Crescent Beat venues with bands and local entertainers.

Oro

Neghd Taken Before Judge in Maryville Case

Raymond Gunn, a negro, appeared before Justice Vinris O. Sigler in Maryville on a First Degree murder charge connected to the death of Vena Colter, a rural schoolteacher. Sheriff Lugland brought Gunn from Kanons Cl. preliminary hearing waived. case not set for trial on Reeves day. term of one year with certain terms.

Maryville Dee Raymond Gunn Senartold Negra Ecomed Luilay Justice of She ‘Fence Vinris O. Sigler Erst Jegree Morice Vena Colter Nop Sap Bay Merrite Ua Cork Anwa Vineve Lugland Kanons Cl Perelfeinary Rae Bering Snaners

Great Sky Flares Alarm Chileans

In Chilean regions near the Andes residents report mysterious lights streaking the night sky. Witnesses describe colored columns and eerie glows over the Cordillera prompting speculation of unusual phenomena and potential polling fears among locals.

OS Andes Chile Epenee Ike Cordillera

Pugitive bandit tied to Brondon cache in Maine report

Authorities believe a corpse found near Hollister Maine is linked to Jake Pleoghtan Western bandit killed at Brondon Missouri. Investigators say the stash location remains undisclosed as railroad station agent Alny rinth and partner Bis Roe are among those who discovered the remains amid speculation of a crime spree.

Hollister Dee Jake Pleogtn Brondon Serezmi Taontha Clrde Alnyrinth

Market Notes On Orchids Noisy In Cold Times

Fragmentary report notes florists price orchids and flowers high amid hard times. Mentions New York and shops asking up to 12 dollars for an orchid, with earlier sale figures around 600? dollars and 25 thousand blossoms referenced.

York Doe

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