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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1930

Page

2

Body of Pilot Eielson Found Near Wreck in Arctic

Hearing on freight rates consumes hours as railroads seek to submit operating cost details for West Texas fines. Waggener testified on Texan & Pacific investments between Big Spring Fort Worth and Big Spring El Paso. Growers in the Winter Garden district claim high rates limit crops in the Lower Rio Grande Valley.

Glashen West Texas Texas Industrial Traffic League Wiliam A Interstate Commerce Commission Cattier Woegenrr Texan and Pacific Railroad Suurges Big Spring el Peon Sawkett A. &. Pawkett Ban An*homio Freight Bureau East North Tees Mouth West Texas Winter Garden Interstate Commerce Mission Washington

Long search ends for polar aviator Carl Zielson body found

The body of Carl Ben Zielson, famed polar aviator who perished November 9 in a Siberian ice field, has been recovered near the wreckage of his plane. Mechanic Earl Borland was located several days earlier.

Carl Ben Zielson Siberian Ice Field Earl Borland

Senate committee eyed to probe campaign expenses

A senate committee to investigate campaign expenditures of senatorial candidates was proposed by Senator Norris of Nebraska. The plan aimed for a resolution pending before primaries. A hearing concluded with no decision expected until late summer, according to William A. Disque, former examiner for the commission.

U.8 Washington, D. G Senate Norris Nebraska Wiliam A. Disque

Wisconsin Denies Sale Permit for Texas Irrigated Lands Near Medina Project

The San Antonio Irrigated Farms Inc of San Antonio had sought permission to sell irrigated Rio Grande valley lands for general farming including dairying. Wisconsin authorities refused permits, leaving the Medina project under J E Jarratt and a corporate slate led by Charles F C Ladd. Other officers include J F Jazzatt president and Charles F Ladd vice president.

Texas Wisconsin San Antonio Wiscon Texas Company Rio Grande Valley Jauda of Medina J. E. Jarratt Charles 4. Ladd Dimmit County J. FE. Jazzatt J. Kearne H.R. Wheeler Wiebits Kan Charles F.C. Ladd Sack Ball Treasucer

British Ship Refloated Off Southern California Coast

A Brit ish motor ship named City of Lille ran aground near Newport Beach early yesterday. It was refloated this morning with no serious damage evident, and the crew remained unharmed as the vessel was freed from the sand in the coastal waters.

Ean Pedro Calif Fen Conet Yard Lille California Newport Beach Ked Thern

Polar aviators Eielson Borland found in Arctic wreckage

Reports confirm the bodies of Carl Eielson and Bernt Borland recovered from a crashed plane near North Cape, Siberia. Joe Crosson led the search while Russian and American crews prepared to fly the remains to Nanuk and Alaska. Eielson, famed Arctic explorer, and Borland died in the November crash, with burial plans set for Seattle and Hatton, North Dakota, respectively.

Wainbanks Alaska Carl Lew Isai North Cape Siberia Joe Crossen Fiets Hy Bielaen Karl Horlaui Pine Eielson Morland Ley Urosson Elazyld Gillam Borland Slipnecy Kiecsun Nanuk Crosson Bolses Shpenay Seattle Ole Sather Ole Eielson Hatton N. D Spitaberges George Hubert Wilkins

Child Bitten by Pet Rabbit Hospitalized for Serum Treatment

A two year old, John Robert Bishop of 634 Denver boulevard, was hospitalized Thursday after a pet rabbit bit his right hand. Doctors at Trobert A Green hospital began anti tetanus serum treatment. The rabbit is in observation after the incident on Wednesday when the child reached into the cage.

Trobert A. Green Hospital John Robert Bishop Denver Boulevard

Ferguson Enters Governor's Race

Ferguson announces candidacy for governor amid political turmoil in Texas. The speaker, identified as partner governor Janie FE Ferguson, entered the race during a turbulent period, though wording of the announcement varied from typical formal declarations. Political observers note ongoing factional tensions shaping the campaign.

Austin Janie FE. Fecguson Frag Teain Gavernor Farner

Drunk Driving Charges Filed After City Crash

Two men face charges after a Wednesday collision at Broadway and Seventh. L. K. H. Campbell of 210 Mallwood Street is charged with driving while intoxicated and aggravated assault on Jesus Lopez, whom officials say Campbell attacked with a crank after the wreck. William McMillan also faces a DWI charge in the same incident.

L. K H. Campbell Mallowood Street Jesus Lopez Lopez Lopes Justice of the Price Lunia Boltz Law No Willian McMillan Broadway Seventh WAF

Mystery Woman Passes to See M Mackenzie in Jail

A nameless woman, who refused to identify herself, obtained a jail visit pass on a Wednesday by sheriff's permission to see Pete Mackenzie, awaiting trial for the murder of Sam Street, chief of detectives. She said she had seen him once and hopes he is not killed, adding she is a Baptist and mother of four.

Pete The Baptist Church

Accidental Shot Fatal to Young Husband in Montana

A 22 year old laborer Hoy Bridges, recently arrived from Jasper Texas, died after a pistol discharged when a 11 year old girl, while at his home in East Helena with Mrs Joseph Sabanti, picked up a .22 caliber pistol and heard him shout that it was loaded. The tragedy occurred after a prank by the young girl.

Aelena Mont Téllay East Helena Montana Jasper Texas Joseph Sabanti Ary. Bridges Bridgrs Teidges

Pupil Under Bond in Theft Charge

A student faced burglary and theft charges after alleged shoplifting at a company and a raid on a roadway site. Habeas corpus proceedings were issued. Judge W. W. Mullary set bond at $300 in each case as the youths await next steps.

Hamer Tharp Atmlent Socational Uery Reguin Road Ralph Waldo Amerion Suning School Habeas Corpux Tintriet Courte W. W. Mullary Thads Bone

Hazards Used to Capture Black Suspect in Baltimore

Nearly two hours after the incident began, police faced a violent encounter as a Black suspect named John Loft allegedly held a dangerous device. Gunfire from both sides echoed through the crowd of several thousand as officers attempted to subdue the man. Hazardous devices were eventually deployed and weakened by fumes, allowing a police captain to capture him.

Baltimore Tor John Loft Hla Xides al Pircher

HOREG MULES TO CANAL ZONE

Washington reports a shift to animal transport in the Panama Canal Zone where 75 millimetre howitzers will be carried on horseback. A battalion of American field artillery receives orders to convert from portee to pack artillery and to move ammunition and gear by sure-footed beasts instead of trucks. The War Department plans 390 animals shipped from the United States from March to November. trucks will be converted to stables.

Washington, D.C Panama Canal Zone War Department United States

Senate rescinds Stone confirmation to Smithsonian board

The Senate rescinded its confirmation of Charles Augustus Stone of New York to the Smithsonian Institution board. Senator LaFollette of Wisconsin demanded the reversal, citing Stone's chairmanship of Stone and Webster and links to a major power organization. The move followed complaints about propaganda opposing Muscle Shoals government action.

Washington, D. C Senate Charles Augustus Stone New York Board of Segente Smithsonian Institution LaFollents Wisconsin Genarc Stone Stone and Webster Company Tie

Don Quixote Lecture at Main Ave High on Friday

Dr Clyde Glascork professor of romance languages at University of Texas will lecture on Don Quixote this Friday evening at 8215 Clack Main Avenue High School auditorium. Glascork, UT faculty for six years, is a Virginia graduate with PhD from Johns Hopkins and previously taught at Yale.

Clyde Chewy Glascork University of ‘Texas Spon Cervantes Clack Avenue High Sehor Glascork University of Texas University of Virginia Johns Hopking University Sears Yatanil Thige San Antonio Junior College

New Air Speed Record Made by Goodrich Flier

Jacksonville, Feb 20. Led Schoenhair, chief pilot for Gen Rich Ruliger Co of Akron, flew the white Miss Silvertown at 174.097 mph to set a new air speed record over a 1000 kilometer course, lowering the previous 160.280 mph mark held by Capt. H. S. Broad of Great Britain.

Tacksonville Fla Schoenhair Genrich Ruliger Company Akron Obia Esta Teane World Aire “Ne H. 8 Great Ritein

Chalk Talk Artist Plans Y Program at Friday Jamboree

Elbert Wheeler, candle mug artist of Thacken, will entertain the VouNgelere of the Yoo. C. A. at their weekly Friday night jamboree. Wheeler will perform pieces including Hike to the AYomis Eternal Question Follies of Sashjan and Tash.

Elbert Wheelie Thacken Teans Yoo. C. A Norman Macleod Bars’ Work Wheeler Will Née Ayomis Sashjan

Mexico lifts ban on nuns amid entry rules eased

Mexico City reports that bans on Catholic nuns entering the country have been removed. Entry will be permitted only if nuns agree not to abandon convent life, with papers noting vows and potential legal consequences for violations.

Mexico City Calles Department of the Terror

City Horse Stolen in Nanting Near Elmendort Lake

Detective J B Leonard reports a city horse used for official duties was stolen from a pasture near Elmendort Lake. Suspects are described as rustlers from South Africa. City employees relay the horse’s disappearance and ongoing inquiry.

S.A. Rustlers J.B. Leonard Nanting Elmendort Lake

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