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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1930
Page
4
In Chico Uricago on February 19 a bomb exploded near the Cosmos Products plant door, shattering windows and causing several thousand dollars in damage. Police suspect arson linked to a dispute with a supplier over store supplies.
Chicago officials work toward gathering 74 million dollars to relieve local government finances. WL Strawn heads the citizens relief group with Lewis B. Myinis and a mayoral representative arranging a conference to discuss needed funds and operations.
A garbled report describes a Waco Texas gathering of hotel greeters with references to a meeting, officers, committee, and a revival unit. It mentions the Central Southwest Greeters gathering and hints at a housing/advertising context with terms like apartment, price, and light. The text is fragmented and contains multiple garbled phrases.
Public reception likely for Harry Al Wargbach recently seated as congressman from the Me Poorteenth district. Anderson says a welcome event is being arranged next week in Saiwaitin with Republican support.
February 19 report from THLATAMONT Alin notes weary workers clearing rock and shale in the interior Greenhill mine after a cave-in on Monday afternoon. A rescue party works to reach a trapped miner as crews in the mine pursue salvaging the collapsed area.
Writer recounts mixed hometown chatter about people moving through business, politics, and weather lore. Notes Cromold Downey’s pager, public figures like Trails, and local exchanges on cattle, bonds, and altitude debates around Fort Worth and nearby towns.
A damaged report describes a theft at a barber shop and nearby residences. Police note a break in at 50 thieves who fled toward Stevens bur Hr and a parallel theft from a residence on North Pallette Street. A portable photograph was stolen from Fo McMerry on 1999 North Pallette.
A Dallas conference brings together three major religious groups to discuss organizing for permanent peace and goodwill. Leaders from Catholic and Protestant communities attend, stressing collaboration and mutual respect despite past tensions.
Spinach prowers and whipners of Southwest Texas announced they would continue shipping spinach only on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays. After a week ago an agreement was reached to curtail supply, claiming demand and prices have already improved. Read Butler furniture ads in Light Classified.
In St Louis on February 19, famed flyer James H Dowling forecast a future when air travel becomes the safest mode of transport. Speaking to the Society of Automotive Engineers at the International Aircraft Exposition, he urged improved fog flying instruments for commercial use, noting many blind landings have already proven instrument landings feasible without wing damage.
Guy Casing, 87, a Belmont County prohibition officer, lay in critical condition today after a shooting last night in a street. Authorities say the attack was retaliation for information provided to the county grand jury, which recently led to indictments of 13 persons on liquor law violations.
Tetterine offers rapid relief for skin eruptions including itching and ringworm. The antiseptic ointment soothes, kills parasites, and promotes healing with a cooling action. Sold by druggists or by mail from Shuptrine Co. Savannah Ga.
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