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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1930
Page
2
A small suitcase containing clothes was taken from Mrs Merer Cohen’s car parked at 1124 Victoria Street on Wednesday. Police were notified and at the time the theft occurred in front of her residence. A purse was also reported stolen from another residence on Wednesday.
The hearing lists defendants including Superintendent Marrs and State Treasurer Hatcher with state education board members named from multiple counties. Whitehurst argued to dismiss the writ as improper and warned that a temporary injunction would paralyze the education department for months, arguing the court should not substitute its judgment for lawmakers.
The total number of deaths from automobile accidents during 1929 was held down to 84, Fire and Police Commissioner Phil Wright and officials report, noting gains in safety and enforcement through the year.
Moody rejects Laredo request to remove John Walls amid a stalled effort by Texas officials and business leaders to force his resignation. The dispute centers on charges tied to Mexican relations and a threatened Mexican reprisal impacting local commerce and the Tex-M Mexican border town's economy.
A fragmented Kansas City item notes a race ticket and a carpenter named Sullivan from IA involved in a financial matter valued at 35000. The legible bits reference New Orleans, Lae amber, and other garbled context, but the core points remain unclear.
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Farm report notes a shortage of sacks delaying harvest operations. Local workers and equipment owners warn of mounting backlogs as weather cooperates only briefly, with shipments and storage stretching into the week.
A garbled report notes Sweden’s leadership in match production at a regional fair. The piece mentions vendors and a monetary figure in the thousands, with unclear references to participants and dates.
Nashville report describes a tentative procedural session with legislative members1. It notes preliminary actions and debates on a contested matter though details are unclear due to damaged text.
A city project begins for a new fire station as officials announce construction will proceed. Details are limited but the initiative aims to improve emergency response in the Harlin Dale area and surrounding districts.
A charge was filed in connection with the killing of a man identified as Vanpor Titles Japret and another person in Greece. Authorities say the defendants are linked to the fatal incident and authorities are pursuing further details, while investigators review evidence and await court proceedings.
A government minister ordered a department to transfer control to the liquor board as suspects in recent drink driving cases come under scrutiny. The liquor board set returses during permit reviews as authorities seek to curb drunk driving.
Jan LPl-duke Tar wan of San Antonio appeared today before the railroad commission seeking a permit to drill an oil well on the Darst Cerek land in Guindale county. Jarman contends the land was diverted to a passageway for a negro's son, and the panel should rule accordingly.
The court reconvened with Judge West presiding as jurors heard the case of a man arrested on a drug charge. Pred Ramschissel received a four month sentence in county jail after pleading guilty. Warri, arrested in November by federal agents, faced related charges.
Officials report a change in duty at Fort Sam with Major Newtons set to become an inspector. The January to February transition involves new postings and a nod to prior assignments as part of routine duty changes.
A report on a local crash states that the victim is improving after receiving hospital care. Details are scarce in the legible text, but officials confirm ongoing medical treatment and cautious optimism for recovery. Further updates pending official condition briefings.
A Texas report notes 46 rattlesnakes found beneath a rock near Throckmorton. The snakes, some over a foot long, were discovered recently by Albert Thomas and N. de Laninden. The incident highlights local dangers from wildlife in the area.
Parker received building plans and specifications for Randolph Field including operations quarters for officers and a fire station. Captain Parker plans bids and the project includes the Scumbhy wall and related construction, with work slated to begin end of February.
Warden MeV Tannin of the Ninle penitentiary announced today he would permit any inquiry into the prison conditions in response to a new attack on the prison system by Rev. F J Cox, quarter chaplain, who demands a probe of his charges and related violations.
City building inspector Charing Wineham reported a gain of 161-2 percent in permits issued in 1920 compared with 1919 and 121-2 percent over 1927 for San Antonio. Nationwide, building permits fell about 1 from 1919 to 1920, per a Strauss and Co report. Total permits in 1920 were $18,204. for 1919 $18, ???. 1927 $14,?00.
Joe Ortis employed at a pig stand collapsed at work on Thursday. A coworker called police as Ortis was toppled over and rushed to a local hospital for treatment. Police investigated the incident to determine the cause and whether poison played a role.
Two men on a motorcycle sped along Synth Presa street and a nearby woman leaped aboard, startling pedestrians. Officer A Tayenport halted the riders. a witness said the woman swerved and sped at 34 mph. The court fined her 85 on the speeding charge.
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