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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1929

Page

2

Wisconsin Water Board Denies Progreso Land Sale Request

Wisconsin water board rejects Progreso Development Company bid to sell land in the Lower Rio Grande valley for irrigation drainage projects. Clark disputes government reports, cites 350,000 acres irrigated, ongoing concrete lining plans in Cameron and Hidalgo counties, and potential impact on other applications. Moody notes Wisconsin governor’s hospital admission.

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Justices Accused of Seeking Repeal for Wedding Law

Fort Worth Derby reports Justice of the Peace Chester Holly, author of the new marriage license act, claims a San Antonio move to repeal the measure is aimed at halting authentic ceremonies. The law’s effect has sharply reduced wedding ceremonies at county houses as peace justices worry over licensing duties.

Fort Worth Chester Holly San Antonio Justices of the Peace

Fourteen Injured in Night Bus Collision near Peationy

Fourteen people were injured shortly before midnight when a Wilhem to Kansas City bus from the Southern Kansans Lines collided with a nearby vehicle four miles west of Peationy Kon. Tree 30 149 Fearlerd péranna among the injured.

Peationy Kon Fearlerd Péranna Kansas

Two Fliers Receive Extensions of Leave

A damaged military memo notes that two air corps fliers have been granted leave extensions. Capl Orte and B Glenn of the air corps will extend their reporting dates by five days, delaying their mandatory duties. The exact reasons and new dates are not clearly readable in the fragment.

Capl Orte Herman Danuare Hutut B.glenn Air Rorp Demir Dimig Mushoger Bla

Dallas Robbers Net $7400 In The City Raid

Dallas robbers haul seven thousand four hundred dollars in a daytime theft. Police report says the suspects fled the scene after breaking into a local business and taking cash. Detectives urge anyone with information to contact city authorities.

City Okays 11800 for Riverside Park Golf Course

The city commission approved an appropriation of 11800 for Riverside Park golf course construction. Work is expected to begin soon with the month’s committee planning a layout and timeline.

Riverside Park Dinetinse Plains Frodo Park Department Improvement

Testimony and Fines in Street Fight Case

The report details a street fight where one man received a ten dollar fine after two witnesses testified. A man named Teivay Devlin was battered, with a swollen cheek and bruises, while Rivas allegedly fled to the Mock of Porter Street area. Adie Trave Watson was acquitted and another man, Hue Urrhandes, faced a ten dollar fine on a related charge.

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Newsreel Highlights at Chamber Event in San Antonio

Fragmented text describes a newsreel shown to a chamber audience in San Antonio with references to a person named Whaley, a burglary case, and a nominating committee. The readable phrases hint at a briefing or exhibit session with little clear context or complete details.

Motorized World Lies With Science Geologist States

DES MOPNUS, Laws, Dec. 30. Charles B. Gault of the Oklahoma Geological Survey argued before the American Association for the Advancement of Science that only seven months of oil reserves remain to test, and future motorized civilization hinges on science amid decades of diminishing oil and gas discoveries.

Des Mopnus Laws United States Charles 8. Gault Oklahoma Geological Survey American Association For the Advancement of Science Investigitom

Prohibition Enforced by Senate Says Weaver Letter

A letter from Herbert Weaver urged the United States Senate to act as the national pro prohibition enforcement arm. Weaver criticized senators for claiming no time to enforce the law and proposed appointing the Senate and a dry state official as enforcers, asserting personal responsibility for each state. Will Rogers is mentioned in the text.

Beverly Ullls Calit Hee Ssoovar Xan Pileane Pau United States Senate Mr. Torah Adaha Ehalruan Herbert Weaver

River clues point to murder near Marked Tree Arkansas

River manes clues emerge as authorities identify bloody weapon and torn pistol linked to a woman's homicide under a bridge near Marked Tree. Sheriff Sanders pins death on a pistol used to shoot the woman, with hair on the hammer and a hat matching her attire. Investigators note the weapon matches the one used in the crime and trace possible suspects across several states.

Ark St. Francis Yeias Maystes A. Wi. Sanders Imbel California Arkanas Missousi Wennnessee Mississipni Kentucky Illinois

White House Dance for Young Hoover

Allan Hoover, youngest son of the president, will attend a dancing party at the White House tonight. Invitations were sent to about 100 debutantes, part of a holiday fling with other events planned in the weeks ahead.

Washington Cy der Allan Hoover White House

Mexico Governor for Good Highways

Marin Tapia pledged to continue Governor Abela Rodrigues policy of attracting settlers from the United States by building roads and improving the Mexican border region. The plan includes netommr dations and beautifying the sector, as he prepared to depart for Mexico to succeed Geuveal Tudtigues as executive.

Mexico CILY Vee Abela Rodrigues United States Marin Tapia Inter Mex Geuveal Tudtigues

Population gains in the United States tied to rising costs

New figures from the National Bureau of Economic Research show the U S population reaching over 111 million, an increase of about 14 million from earlier estimates. The data indicate the population growth is linked to rising living costs and shifts in demographics during the period.

U.S New York Econonic Research United States

Vasquez Near End of Hospital Stay

Unclear report indicates Vasquez nearing discharge from Johns Hopkins Hospital. Possible note of a public appearance or return to residence around December 10, with limited details and garbled context.

Vasquez

Deputies Approve Budget of Mexico for 1930

Merilo OV report that deputies approved the government budget for 1930 totaling 73,771,308 pesos. It also authorized funds to be allocated to construction and equipment of a military hospital.

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Dallas Banks to Await Merger UK Washington

Dallas Banks faces a pending merger involving UK interests as officials in Washington prepare for a formal review. Details remain sparse as negotiations continue at the international finance table.

Dallas Washington Todas

Cafe Owners Now Must Be on Job Choice

Intney cited a cafe viable to a year imprisonment for a glass tangle involving a patron and a colleague. The report notes enforcement urgency and potential penalties for cafe owners failing to comply with the new rule.

Lindy Named Maine's Most Popular Figure in Poll

In an official election tally Maine residents named Lindy the most popular figure, with 2500 high school students naming Edison and Hoover among the top figures. The result places Lindy ahead of Recond and other notable names in the community.

Maine Fen Gicatinnwaite

Whalen Tells Trip Results New Torr Visit Report

Commissioner Grover Whalen returned from an official visit and spoke with Chicago and New York police leaders. He said the aim was to discuss traffic tables and broader issues such as racketeering and crime, noting lower robbery rates were rising daily.

New Torr Grover Wt. Whalen Chicago Police Department New York Jip

Mexican Chief Sees Great Falls at Niagara With Family

Mexican President elect Orlin Rubio visits Niagara Falls with wife and children as city officials host a tour of the site. Officials planned the trip to showcase local industry and attractions, but arrival details and duration were not stated.

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Seven killed as Atlantic storm hits western Europe

British gale swept Western France and the British Isles with hurricane force winds. Seven people died and many were injured as walls and structures collapsed. Across Dortmund and Düsseldorf areas partial church damage and debris reported amid widespread disruption and high seas.

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Zarzamora Street Name Change Debate in San Antonio

City commissioners voted unanimously to learn the name of Zarzamora Street, considering renaming it to a aviation boulevard after residents protested. The San Antonio Conservation Society and Woodlayen residents opposed, noting Aviation Drive as the principal street in the area.

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