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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1930

Page

2

Officer Hit By Car Near Death in Main Avenue Incident

Officer John Saladino narrowly survived after being struck while crossing Main Avenue near a parked car. He recalled the moment as a car without a license pulled ahead, knocking him down. fellow officer F. T. Suche and others aided, an ambulance was called, and Saladino was treated for multiple injuries. Other casualties included Milam Polk and sister Mrs. Alrin Wallace, plus Irene Vargas and Rodriguez in separate collisions. Johnson of Sommisrt was the driver under investigation. Military funerals were held for Evan and Ledbetter, with Ledbetter to be buried in Force, Oklahoma.

Otc John Saladina Ssaia Roca Infirmary Kalurdas Main Avenue Saladino Louis Tiezé Maio Ayénué F. T. Suche Whally Mainareppe Sanni Thoranfirtones NAVAL Accidenta Milam Polk Three Rivers Mre Alrin Wallace Cota Colulla Frhlas Art Irene Varges el PB Atecel Ochoa el Pew Street el Paso Street Rodriguez Howe M. 3. Johnson Sommisrt Texar G. A. Howard C. J. Proctor Forty-eighth Kelly Geld J. R. Evans Warnerr. Ledbetter Tvan Blanco Road Evan Ledbetter Kelly Field Force

Fair and Colder Weather Slated for Sunday in L A

Clouds and intermittent showers Saturday, then generally fair Sunday says meteorologist J. H. Tarbor. Friday’s high was 58 and the low 42 with east to southeast winds turning north Sunday.

L.A J. H. Tarbor Meteorologiet aShhiby Warrars Bandas Jarboe Souerly Winde

Farmer Held After Fatal Explosion

Far ill-formed OCR note details a farmer held on a teather charge after a fatal dynamite explosion. Victim identified as M.T. Nettles, 55, in a Lem e of Meiss Nettles. Names and places unreadable. event described as a fatal blast with detention of a local farmer.

Death charge filed in chase and shootout at Van Ness Street

James and Bryan were pursued after opening fire during a confrontation at 1004 Van Ness Street. Officers say the pair resisted arrest, exchanged shots, and fled through the Chamberlain home as a child and Mrs Chamberlain were attacked. James, once a boxing champion, has not issued a statement.

Jmnes Brian Chamberlain van Ness Street Johnny Johnny Bryar Fohany Mre. Chamberlain James Calenly Beysa James

Chicago White Sox Head for L A for Spring Camp

The Chicago White Sox plan spring training in San Antonio Texas starting February 21 with Eagle Field as base near Page Junior High. The first exhibition game is slated against the Mansfield Team at Houston on March 7, with camp running through early March.

Chicago White Sox L. A Cosauo Chicago White Bar San Antonio Texas Ace Quad Evetivry Genbiner Toler Eagle Field Page

Swanson Warns League Court to Put Up to Senate

A garbled Washington report notes Swanson addressing the league court and pressing the matter to the Senate. The fragment references political and court tensions, with hints of imperial negations and a range war context.

Swanson League Senate Washington Dee Virzi Senate Fercien Relattens Weston

Unearth Village Near Cologne

A fragment reports a village near Cologne described as remarkably preserved. The find is claimed to be first of its kind in the region, with details blurred by garbled text and OCR errors.

Cuban Shipment Prompted Gold Payment to United States

A damaged report claims Cuba paid the United States 1,650,000 in gold for a shipment from Havana to New York aboard the steamer Salvadoy. The record mentions a cargo of two tons and notes unspecified financial arrangements and figures, with unclear names and dates.

U.S Cuba

Store Bandit Foiled After Theft at Pedro Avenue Shop

A lone thief attempted a robbery at Pedro Avenue and Maverick Street store as the manager and assistant closed for the day. The suspect fled with cash before police arrived, with Tony Smadino alerting authorities about suspicious activity near San Pedro Park that night.

Banat Saunders Pedro Avenue Maverick Street Wilson Tony Smadino San Pedeo Park

Soviet Agent Details Forgery of U S Passports

A Soviet spy report claims a member of the Soviet service traveled on forged American passports. The document, prepared by G. Arachekou, a former operative of the secret force, was released by Chairman Fish of the House committee.

U.S Washington, N.C UPI Menor Fish House New York G. Arahekou Qgpu Titeq Im Pris

Man to Spend Holiday in Jails on Visit to England

Southampton dispatch reports Alexander Paterson, a marine contractor, sailed today on the Maerethuiha for a four months holiday in American penitentiaries. Paterson, commissioner of prize use to England, aims to learn new American trade apparatus, witness and electroculion, modded Al Capone.

Southampton England Alexander ‘Paterson

Survivors Reach Port Aransas After Gulf Wreck

Seven crew members of the schooner W. J. Caile were rescued after their vessel wrecked off the Florida coast. Captain O Mylea and Sundas led the survivors, picked up by the tanker Denver and landed at Port Aransas, Texas, with assistance from a Cities Service crew.

Port Aran Texas TR. Mylea W. J. Caile Gulf of Mexico Florida Sundas Gratefal Denver

Strange Beast Lurks In Jungle

Drisbang Australia December 97 report from Queenaland hinterland describes a large unidentified animal in remote jungle. A naturalists society lecture mentioned a huge creature with catlike features, prompting efforts to capture the elusive beast amid sparse details and unclear locality.

Drisbang Australia Droniea Queenaland The Naturalists' Society Queensland

Lovers Must Wait For Wedding License

Miss Hanernnza apes, 15, of Coh yerke, who soon will wed Mrs. Mingo Castillo of Converse, sat with her mother and fiancé at the County Clerk’s office to obtain a license. They learned theIntention to wed must be filed three days prior. The bride’s mother and sponsor insisted on proper authorization for the minor’s marriage, and officials said the delay was unavoidable. The couple planned the wedding attire and arrangements, but the license process required a pause.

Hanernnza Apes Cohyerke Mingo Castillo Converse Pelday Kinfol&s Burke Carmen Ting Tink Cong Iber Wwerday

Fourteen Catholic Missionaries Released by Reds in Riuriang

In Riuriang China on December 21, fourteen Catholic missionaries were released after being captured in an armed clash. The group, believed to total around 2000 people affected by the operation, had been held since their capture, and the release was confirmed today after earlier reports of their detention. The event follows ongoing tensions involving local religious missions and regional conflict dynamics.

Reds Riuriang China Arles Reda Kiso Kinngej Promner Darin Mie Saerml Ore al Rian

Bishop's Son to Face Trial January Eighth

Colif Dee Cravecessia, son of Bishop James Cannon, faces trial January 8 on charges arising from a tax school quarrel. Major Richard St Cannon, tied to the Methodist church, is noted in connection with the case as the proceedings move forward amid public reception.

Dee Cravecessia Richard St. Cannon Bishon James Cannon Tre Methodist Fleecpal Church South Tela Junare

Intuition-guided Liberty Backing Shepard Case

Denver widow Mrs. Alice Watt says she leverages instinct to help exonerate Charles A. Shepard, a medical officer accused of poisoning his wife. She seeks a defense fund and new trial, while Shepard awaits sentencing after a long wartime misconduct history and a plan to marry Ninay Grace Hendon.

Denver Colo Dee Ainjoy Charles A. Shepard Alice W. Watt Plang Maine Shepard Shepart Pussinitons Hospital Bec Fort Riss Kow Ninay Grace Hrdndon Monde Trookafield Texas Stenngrapher

Tax land under fire in Texas franchise tax debate

Debates over Texas franchise taxes continue as critics argue the law taxes gross receipts or net earnings unfairly. In federal court, challenges probe the $1000 per day property tax and the permit requirement for foreign corporations, while discussions consider allowing corporations to change core businesses without altering original purposes.

Franciuse Angrestion Asult Poparty Nuw Tilley Betally Optratora Texas Companien Texas Corporation

Lloyds Expect Stork to Visit Early in March

Mr and Mrs Warnld of Calistoga Calif announce expected addition to their family in March The couple hopes for a boy and note a prior daughter Mildred and adopted daughter Elizabeth in their household The report preserves local light humor and household detail amid social notes

Lloyds Stork Tryerey Mildred Torta Magiorie Hitzabeth

Seven Arrested in Long Beach Gambling Boat Raid

A Long Beach raid led by Acting Attorney Aaron Fithy with 52 officers targeted gambling boats anchored offshore. Seven suspects were arrested for violating state gambling laws as authorities seized paraphernalia aboard the vessels Renne Tale and Tohatinn Smith.

Long Beach Calif Réne Tale Tohatinn Smith Tonta Interet Aaron Fithy Tonsingell

Link Capone With Big Casino Project

Chicago Herald and Vixaminer report ties between Al Capone and a major casino venture. Federal agents questioned Capone’s finances amid suspected income tax invasion. The article notes a purported million-dollar canal project near Enarnada Tower, California.

Capone Cwicard Chicago Herald Alphonse Capone

Unclear text titled with mixed words and numbers

Fragmentary OCR text mentions condition ratings and numbers but lacks coherent event or entities. Reads like garbled survey or financial data with references to percentages, totals, and names, but readable specifics are insufficient for a precise summary.

Four Escape in Dallas Auto Dive

Four people escaped a crash near Dallas after a vehicle plunged into the Trinity River below. The parties named include Mr and Mrs ACN Nichalenn of Dallas and other individuals identified in the report.

Dallas Dallar Der Perrone Trinity River FT. A Nichalenn

Bomb Hurled at Restaurant in Chicago Attack

Two bombs exploded almost simultaneously late at night in Chicago. One blast shattered a steel door of a restaurant owned by Crison Pleie Scott and damaged brickwork, with four lightly injured occupants. A second blast struck a Chinese restaurant nearby. Ten people were uninjured, four knocked from chairs. The proprietor said no crowed warning was given.

Chicago Bomt Scorth Crison Pleie Scott Ahd Company

Free Speech Rights Among Professors at University Meet

A Cleveland report outlines a national gathering of university professors debating free speech rights. The conference questions academic freedom and the role of faculty in shaping university norms and policies amid calls for cautious balancing of expression and institutional duties.

Aviators Involved in Revolt Freed in Oregon

A number of aviators connected to a recent revolt at Cuatro Vientos have been released from custody by a juvenile investigation. A Mi hase mar depositionn regarding their role in the whaete ' Vised reed is noted.

Mabrid Cuatro Vientoa

Norris Seeks U3 Election Reform and Independent Bid

Washington D C Dec 22 A new election reform plan championed by Senator Norris of Nebraska aims to extend beyond his life span and would amend the Constitution to allow an independent to run for president without party backing. He plans to push the reform through Congress and cited Dewey’s suggestion of a League for Independent Political Action. Norris warned that third party efforts under present rules face futility and said he is not running but supports reform. Pinchot and Holmes remain cited as possible presidential candidates for such a movement.

Washington, D. C Sen- Ator Norris Nebraska Evan Ng Republi+ cat Chie Ltr John Dewey League For Independent Political Action Red Publicans Sus Homes Dorah Iolo Pinchot Vennasteonia

Increased Postal Rates Advocated in Dallas Dispatch

A Dallas story details the Postmaster General Wheeler F. Brown proposing higher postal rates to balance a growing deficit. The language notes the department's financial strain and the push for rate increases as the main remedy to stabilize operations. The piece emphasizes systemic funding challenges facing the postal service.

Dallas Wee Daline Weller F. Brown

Corn Starch Use by Canners Urged in Federal Move

Washington officials urged canners to boost corn starch use by requiring its presence in canned goods to alert consumers. The proposal aims to stimulate demand and standardize labeling, with emphasis on clear ingredient disclosure.

Washington, Th. C

Debutante Milestones Notable Washington Society Gala

Thousand guests attend the debut of Miss Doherty daughter of Henry L. Doherty of New York at a Washington D C reception. Attendees included prominent social figures and local society names in a gala that highlighted the era’s debutante traditions.

Washington, D. C Dee Inkila Llew Hetan Tee Eames Doherty Mire Henry L. Doherty New York

Fragmentary ad copy from Tagat column hints at future offerings

The readable fragment from The Tagat column mentions opportunities to profit and upcoming “Elm” season with optimistic notes. It includes phrases about readying for the season and convenient bed offerings, but the text is incomplete and lacks clear event details or names.

Batova Crater

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