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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1930

Page

3

Mexico to Detail Plot In Attempted Assassination

Mexico City report states the government will issue a factual account of the attempted assassination of President Ortiz Hubio after a completed investigation. Fifteen men tied to a Vera Cruz labor group are under arrest as the inquiry widens, with some detainees released and others to be freed. President Ortiz Hubio’s condition improves and a return to office may come after further rest.

Unisereal Mexico City Feu Ortiz Hubio Octavio Medellin Qalog

Chicago Woman Murdered in Midst of Crime Drive

Police report a brutal murder in Chicago as a young mother, Mrs Ageea Luvan dat, 45, was found shot through the head and beaten in a lumber yard along the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific rails on the north side. The injuries suggest a futile defense.

Chicago Ageea Luvandat Milwaukee, St. Paul Wacifie Eail Road

Duel Ends Fatally as Negro Killed and Constable Wounded

Spartansburg S C Feb 18 A pistol duel at close range left a negro killed and a constable seriously wounded near Spartanburg as officers tried to arrest Sam Bird at his home. Bird fled toward a back door when confronted by Melton J Shields and others.

Spartanbulg 8. C Melton J. Shields Sam Bird Hird

Prospectors Battle Brutal Cold in Denver Creek Strike

Aleks Ibanks reports from the Voorman district where prospectors endure frigid weather while a soil strike on Denver Creek shows rock three feet thick. Estimated value exceeds ten dollars per foot as workers dig toward potential wealth.

Ibanks Aleks Denver Creek Voorman District

European Woman Dies at Age of 129 in Riga

The oldest resident of Salvin, Anin ore recwted, died at 129 per formal records. She reportedly lived in a boreal diet regime the last 20 years and attributed longevity to this diet, with notes on her unusual lifestyle and residence in Riga for the period.

Riga Aninore Salvin

Trees Destroyed in City Conspiracy Case Filed

The Vanderthevens sue Paul and Annie O'Brien in Chitty seventh district court seeking 1300 actual damages and 50000 exemplary damages. They allege Dr W A King used city laborers to cut 60 elm 30 hackberry 25 oak 100 sugar maple and 50 persimmon trees at Haol Mulberry and McCullough agencies, with King as a conspirator and financier.

W. A. King Eve I T. T. Vooderhoeven Vanderthevens Paul Annie ‘O’brien Faison and King Chitty Seventh District Court Annie O'Brien Haol Mulberry McCullough Ageincy Dr. Kin James Hasbex

Engineer Inspects S A Sewage Plant Construction

Engineer W. Freese of Fort Worth, chief engineer for the firm Freese and Freese, inspected the sewage disposal plant being built south of the city. He recently returned from a trip through South America and England and said the San Antonio plant will be among the most complete and adequate. The project is valued at about $2,250.

S.A W. Freese Fort Worth Iawiey and Freese South America England San Antonio

Probe Attack on Prohibition Agents in Throop

Federal authorities in Rcnanton Pa report 50 men attacked prohibition agents as they tried to confiscate whiskey from a truck near a Throop dance hall. One agent was severely beaten. government officers did not intervene. The Sunday incident aroused immediate concern over enforcement in the area.

Rcnanton. Pa Tropoh Throop Here

Zoo Bird Returns to Freedom After Escape

A pheasant that escaped Brackenridge Park Zoo on June 23, 1020 was found wandering near its former cage by zoo bird man Fred Stuck. The bird, named Shenheagat by staff, lingered near the cavea of its three pheasant companions before being captured, amid reports it tried to bite through the cage wires to regain freedom.

Brackenridge Park Thil Fred Stuck Zoo Shenheagat Cavean Stark

Chickens Stolen From Parked Truck at Market House

A. N. Bugma of Poteet reports 11 chickens stolen from a parked truck near the market house early Tuesday. L. A. Pulliam of 098 Texaa avenue asks police to catch the thief who broke into his locker at the Bint shall Ford company on North 5 St. Mary’s Street and stole clothing.

A. N. Bugma Poteet L. A. Pulliam Texaa Avenue Bintshall Ford Company St. Mary's Street

Baltimore Man in San Antonio to Study Junior Chamber

A Baltimore man traveled to San Antonio on Tuesday to study the organization and by laws of the junior chamber of commerce. He plans to help organize a Baltimore junior chamber patterned after the local model and will stay three or four days for the study.

Baltimore P. Settle Baltinors San Antonio Junior Chamber of Commerce

Pittsburgh Seeks Ban on Taxicabs Amid Striking Drivers

Pittsburgh on February 18 reports moves to ban taxi operations until a strike is settled. Police and city officials, led by Major Charles H. Kline, push actions as cab drivers strike. Stones were thrown at three cabs en route to East Quarry on Bigelow Boulevard, with a windshield damaged in one vehicle.

Pittsburgh UPI al- |Aeka Axicais Charles H. Kline East Querly Bigelow Boulerncil

Mental Growth of Tots Discussed by School Committee

The discussion on child mental growth and pre school education will be held Wednesday at 10 oclock at the school. The event is announced by Mrs O M Trevos, chairman of the Beacon Till eleren tary Fehon Starent-Teacher Association.

Beacon Till Elerenstary Fehon Starent-Teacher Association Mra M. Treovos

Hearing Indefinite in Canada Shooting Case

Hearing date for Frei Mertz, a federal narcotic agent stationed in Houston, charged with murder in Uanata after a border incident involving alleged auto pilers, remains undetermined as Commissioner Brantly Hreris reports.

Canada Galveston Frei Mertz Houston Uanata Brantly Hreris

Expert Jailed for Pulse Tax Entry TOS Angles

Richard H. Harsten, a tax adviser for numerous Hollywood film studios, was sentenced to nine months in county jail following a guilty plea in connection with aiding the creation of false income tax records for Walsh, a motion picture director. The case centers on tax entry irregularities tied to the studio payrolls.

Cns Richard H. Harsten Aeame Mimeroua Hollywood Film Stare Ting WN8 Pita Haou Walsh

Fiesta program adoption set for Thursday luncheon

The Fiesta association plans to adopt “The Program for the 1930 Fiesta de San Jacinto” at a Thursday noon meeting at the Plaza Hotel. Secretary Jock Haybould announced the plan, noting the board of directors will discuss the week long event. Bank closures and state finance figures were also reported in Jefferson City.

Fiesta Association Plaze Jock Haybould Pea Bank Cloves Jefferson City Bank of MO Moriah Harrison County Mariah Rota Tate Bs Us Cantley Atate Finance

President Hoover Presses Congress for Tariff Action

President Hoover met with party leaders at the White House for nearly two hours to urge swift passage of the tariff bill and to accelerate the general legislative program. Senator Watson of Indiana warned of 60 amendments and possible further proposals as leaders pressed for timely action by March 10. Hoover warned that continued delay could stall appropriation bills and risk layoffs on emergency building projects if funds remain unavailable.

D. G Louver Congress Wenniv Wilay Treiff White House Senate Bays Watson Indiana Republicnu Aaid Watsonl Sint Hoover

Garner Denounces Hoover for Silence

Representative Garner of Texas, House Democratic leader, denounces President Hoover for lack of leadership and silence. He cites White House uncertainty and the tariff bill as causing chaotic party leadership and eroding confidence in Hoover among Republicans in the House and Senate.

Washington Garner Texan House White House Senate Ant House Republican Party Hoover White Horse Neopte Gaenor Bth Anil Tey Ilia

Proud Outeit Reaches End of Trail in War Service

A fragmented account recalls the Second Ammunition Train service from Chickamauga Park to Fort Sam Houston and Verdun, detailing its September 1917 formation, later actions in France, and survival of only two veterans Cywen Elledge and Harvid ONeill, with notes on commanders and frontline service during the Meuse Argonne and Aisne Marne campaigns.

Amun Chickamauga Park Chaigas Thierry Noissans Michiel Moire-Argonne Germany Fort Sam Houston Ovifik Tnt Ahwnas Wabbhigtop Chickamaugy Smd Verdun Chute Thierry Cinean Cywen Ram Frivre Orrmain Ekton W. Elledge Harvid W. O'Neill Fort Tenvenworth Seventh Field Artillecs Second Field Artillery Brighde See Livi France Alledge Mense-Arconie War Department

End of the Second Ammunition Train at Fort Sam Houston

One of the most active units in World War II history the Second Ammunition Train at Fort Sam Houston has reached the end of its service. The organization that succeeds it is set to take over duties and continue the unit lineage.

Second Ammunition Train Fort Sam Houston

Armistice Rumor Sparks Turmoil Amid Explosions

The report describes a chaotic scene as an officer announces an armistice while a German shell damages a column and trucks explode. The ammunition train arrives in San Antonio under Captain James A. Smith after years of command, and the piece ends with a casino-like classifieds note inviting readers to consult daily ads.

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