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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1930

Page

7

Tragedy Strikes Scottish Town as Cinema Disaster Kills Many

In Paisley Scotland a deadly theater crush killed 60 children and injured about 40 others after a fire scare in a Glen theater projection booth. Mass burial planned with aid from council and volunteers. inquiry expected by the lord advocate.

Paisley Scotland He Bolief Ranie Glen Little Bodiey Poole Fael Kamediniols Pellmell

Busy Motorist of 8 A Aske for Aid

Judge Dave Watson presided over a morning session in Corporation Court where defendants appeared after a car accident. A letter on Gunter hotel stationery from GT Telford requests assistance, citing minor bumper contact and seeking payment of £2. Ted Ford regrets missing the proceeding but explains a curb collision. The judge notes an insurance collector named Watson is in the audience.

Dave Watson Corporation Ecourt GT. Telford Gunter Tedford Mr. Teilford Watson Judice Insurance Ap

Man Hurt When Struck by Auto

An unidentified man was injured after being struck by a car on a city street. The driver stopped, took the injured man home, and authorities were not described as involved in the incident.

Pete Terrera Chupader Afreel Tonston Street Mainazanie

New Year Predictions and Political Opinion Letter

Beverly Hills reader writes about forecasts for 1930 and notes optimism for Democrats in an off year. The writer cites predictions as evidence of political trends while signing as Will.

Beverly Hills Madam Ginnbere

Republicans Move to Conference on Tariff Bill

Washington January 1 Republican leaders push to rush the tariff bill to conference after passage by the senate. They say the plan to form a Democratic insurgent coalition in the house would be a body blow to John W. Garner's bid to shape tariff policy.

Washington House Senate John Ws. Garner Texas

Judge rules traffic signs not city art display

Judge Dave Watson told Robert J. Venniiger that traffic signs were not placed for art. Venniiger of 4100 South Presa was fined 2 for a left turn at Trav and St Marys after being stopped by Officer Moore. The judge reminded drivers to watch for signs, noting they cannot yell.

Dave Watson Robert J. Venniiger South Presa Street Corporation Court Venniger Penniger Trav St. Mary's Street A. J H. Moore

Fiddling Fiddler Recovers Lost Violin After Host Refuses Payment

The Fiddler Manuel reported at a New Year’s dance on South Richter Street that the host refused to pay and kept his violin. Deputies recovered the instrument and returned it to him after the loss was investigated.

Norn Manuel Eros Richter Street Manuel

Mexico Tightens Border Controls After Terrorist Sweep

Mexico instructs immigration authorities to scrutinize passports at land borders and sea channels following a raid 10 days ago that rounded up 20 alleged militants. The government orders special checks to prevent further terrorist entry.

Mexico Crry Jen

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