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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1930
Page
6
Mrs. George R. Tingle awoke to a smoke filled house at 205 Cloverless early Friday. She guided her two children Mary Francis, 10, and William, 12, and guest Miss Florence Latteimer to safety before firefighters cut through the hollow wall to extinguish a garage fire that caused unestimated damage.
Park Commissioner Jacob Rublin outlines needs for expanded parks in Harlandale and Olmos with two new swimming pools proposed for Cassiano and Dignowity or Lockwood. Brackridge park upgrades and a river flood-control well are noted as priorities as the suburb survey wraps up within 30 days.
The report outlines hearings on a school suit with arguments about funds and eligibility. It notes discussions of a $5,000,000 appropriation for two years and debates on socialistic aims and equal taxation within a political body.
Heflin seeks an independent campaign as he and party leaders discuss alternate bids at a city meeting. Senator J. Thomas Berlin and Governor candidate Lorke head the session, outlining strategies for nonparty runs and support for the 1928 presidential nominee.
Arthur Bisa Lane, the state department’s official expert on Mexican affairs, is actively engaging in the Taredo Mealey dispute, seeking to mediate tensions and clarify policy positions. Lane’s involvement signals a formal diplomatic effort to de-escalate the wrangle.
The article details posturing over enforcement of the eighteenth amendment. Senator Borah accuses Justice Department and Prohibition Bureau officials of inefficiency while Mrs. Mabel Willebrandt allegedly aided with questionable evidence. President Hoover weighs in, while Mitchell defends his cleanup and Borah presses for disclosures from all departments.
Public Service Co completed purchase of Yellow Cab Co in Kansas City, with tapping of the sale formalized yesterday. City officials and company executives including Gidmes, president, and Dale Harman, cab manager, were noted in the report.
Washington moved to normalize relations as the Laredo embargo faced possible immediate settlement. State Department officials, Senator Morris Schappach, and Joseph Coltan in Washington coordinate with Mexican authorities while Governor Dan Moody weighs reestablishing the Mexican consulate in Laredo and awaiting Attorney General input. A Austin committee seeks the removal of officials amid the dispute.
U S relations with Mexico remain strained over the closed Mexican consulate at Laredo Texas. Secretary Stimson delegated the matter to Joseph P Colton who asked Arthur Bliss Lane to pursue diplomatic exchanges to restore friendly ties between the two governments. Br Tate was absent and no further information was available.
Austin January 3 CP Attorney General Lovbitt undecided on how he will travel for Larada to conduct an investigation of charges against Din Uidt by W Killum and Valtrenoan regarding attitude toward the Meuiran government. Governor Moody asked Lovbitt to act on the petition to withdraw Valle from the district attorneyship until inquiry ends. Residents urged reopening after the money late fees, with feud tensions between Merlin and Laredo stirring talk of complete acquittal or action.
Santibanez said only the Mexican foreign minister in Mexico City can authorize any moves to reopen the consulate in Laredo. He noted his authority does not include opening or deterring any postings, but would welcome official action favorable to his government.
A Texas cattle buyer named Hadley 44 was fatally shot at his ranch near Baird when a gun in his possession discharged accidentally during cattle feeding. Funeral arrangements had not yet been made.
An editorial style piece warns that while nations advance with better machinery and agriculture aided by credit, the public should heed dangers of war and misuse of power. It argues world wars endangers civilians, criticizes pro-war rhetoric, and urges true preparation and understanding over sentimental talk of world courts. The prose invokes Smuts and current global tensions to emphasize moral costs and the need for prudent policy.
Carl Haah alias Wilbert C and Whiter C sab was jailed in county custody after arraignment on a Mann Act violation. Detectives say he abducted A G Lankford and A Horiman and a young girl from Jeff turned over to federal authorities in San Antonio. Kidnapping case linked to transport of youths to Texas.
A burglar entered a room at 207 Boledud Street and found only 25 pennies as a reward for the effort. Police report notes the intruder, identified as A DUTESAT, oiled and climbed through a trangam to enter the room.
A Mexican party will perform a dance in honor of members of the Ta Honal Highway Compuanion of Mexico. The Chamber of Commerce will host Ainett on January 7 after Jon R. Rivera, secretary of the road organization, accepted the invitation. The party travels through Hag Antonio next Tuesday en route to Atlantic City from January 14 to 18 for a road show.
A sensational ad touts Mentodene as a new remedy that curbs worst coughs and colds overnight. It claims to stop colds quickly, relieve night coughs, reduce congestion, and warm the body with no dope or heart stopping drugs. If you sleep poorly, the manufacturer offers a money back guarantee.
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