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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1930

Page

2

Western Air Express to link San Antonio with El Paso line

Western Air Express plans to open a San Antonio to El Paso air line within weeks. J A Mann, chief pilot, and Porter A Whaler discussed line details in Pigard, with H A Oliver arriving to finalize plans. The San Antonio El Paso branch will join with a northern network through Denver to Los Angeles and Kansas City, as aircraft service expands across the Southwest. January 1 saw Cromwell Air Lines begin service near San Antonio and San Angelo.

San Antonio Mutcan Western Air Express el Paso J. A.mann Porter A. Whaler Chamber of Commerce Pigard Oibs H. A. Oliver San Antonico-El Paso Centee Denver Los Anevles Kantaa City el Faso Cromwell Air Lines Ben Oerth San Angelo

A Day Insures Up To $100 A Month Advertisement

An advertisement from The Tootal Life and Casualty Co claims a daily benefit up to $100 a month for total disability or death. It promotes no required examination, urging readers to apply after sending personal details and awaiting a policy offer within ten days. The copy emphasizes affordability and a low upfront burden.

Tootal Life and Casualty Fowurwace CO Moriarty Bléy Kansas Tip Mo

Recollections of Early Houston Street Life and Trade

By Q and H Henderson recount 1908 under Mayor Cullenhap era. They describe long shifts, petty theft as main crime, muddy Houston Street detour, cattle driven to South Flores market stalls at $3-$4 per head, watermelons conveyed from distant farms taking a day to reach Commerce Street, selling for 8-10 cents then versus 60 cents now with three loads daily.

H. Henderson Avejde Cullenhap Cme Houston Commerce Street Houston Street South Flores Strait Tomn Commarca Street

Eduardo Meade Seeks Mexico City to San Antonio Rail Line

Eduardo Meade outlines plans for a new line from Mexico City to San Antonio via Monterey and Laredo, targeted to open January 15. A New York to Houston air route extension to San Antonio is planned soon, with extra hangar space at Winburn field for airline operations. Wayne Perks, manager, says an administrative building is needed to provide adequate hangar space.

Ind Dey Eduardo Meade Mexico City San Antonio Monterey Laredo Thiane Iss New York Houston Winburn Field Winbuen Wayne Perks Monager

Installation for Veterans' Post to Install New Officers

Mrs Toulka McFall announced Saturday that the Veterans of Foreign Wars post Bam Houston Post will install new officers Monday night. The ceremony will take place in the W. O. W. hall with post commander TG Milla and Mrs Maud Hell and Mrs Jessa Mills in charge.

Bam Houston Post Veterans of Foreign Ware Ladies’ Auxiliary Tetall Toulka ‘McFall W. O. W. Hall TG. Milla Maud Hell Jessa Mills

Prohibition Battle Moves to Congress in Washington

Washington reports a furious push across all government branches to overhaul Prohibition enforcement. The Treasury will cut industrial alcohol by 15 percent. the Department of Justice prepares key cases for the Supreme Court. and a joint committee may codify 25 Prohibition statutes. Senator Borah targets district attorneys, while a six-member joint panel could steer enforcement changes.

Washington, D. C Tan MHS Breasucy Mellon Coast Guard Treasury Serah Idaho Department of Justice Supreme Court National Capital Hitchell Congress United Belites Borah Judiciary Committee Horah Jones Senate House Aly Hecator Fess Oia Hat Harah Xte Tarhel

Spain Opens Doors to Jewish Immigration Debate

Premier Blvers faced a heated debate as Spain weighs allowing Jewish immigration. Proponents argue it would aid economic growth and progress, while opponents warn of economic strains and national identity concerns. The prime minister emphasized Spain should be a country of origin, not a destination for large-scale migration.

Madadd Jan Bpala Dy Blvers Spain Thers Sayin

Coast Guard Officers Face Theft and Attacks In Postwar Fallout

Coast Guard officials blame press sensationalism for a recent attack on a guard from Pawtucket and report five guardsmen charged with liquor theft from the Flor-Del-Mar seized a week earlier. A broader probe uncovered additional contraband aboard a patrol boat as ownership awaits determination.

Cailoretti Pawtucket L. T. Chatker Tail Coast Flor-Del-Mar Ghelker

Clear Weather May Permit Fliers to Start Bielson Hunt

Fairbanks Alaska fog and wind plan a Nome flight as two Fairchild planes join the effort for Carl Ben Filson and Earl Borland dating to November 9. A third plane will be replaced by a U S ship. Major Deckard announced. Ellen and Torland are missing after attempting to fly to aid Nanuk.

Bielson Hunt Fairbanks Alaska Inn Here Nome Fairchild Grard Carl Ben Filson Earl Borland Milan Ing Ehip Nanuk

Third Conference May Be Necessary at Hague Parley

At The Hague January 4 delegates faced tangled financial problems as sub committees worked. Original aim to finish in 10 days to clear the deck for disarmament talks now seems unlikely, with a third conference possibly needed to resolve the contentious issues.

Hague Parley Hague Netherlands Lenton

Hoovers Send Wedding Presents To Royal Couple

The Hoover administration plans to send wedding gifts to Prince Heymbert of Italy and Princess Marie of Tetzium. A high official stated the gift reflects American character. The item description remains unclear due to garbled text.

Hoovers Washington, T. C Prince Heymbert Ialy Marie Tetzium M Hanser Xift Becaare

Man's Body in Car Pulled by Horses in England

In Nomwicm England on January 4, a coffin bearing former M. P. Joule J. Tillett was laid on an open trolley and drawn by a pair of heavy horses through the street of Noralch, following a will expression.

England Joule J. Tillett M. P Tillett Noralch

Four face trials for counterfeiting in Philadelphia

In Philadelphia on January 4 three men and one woman were arrested for operating a counterfeit plant after a hotelier reported a suspicious remark. Local authorities say the case centers on a creekside property lease and the alleged counterfeit operations discovered there.

Philadelphia

Court ready for trial of EB Chambers in liquor conspiracy case

District Attorney Lemar Setliguon leads the case against EB Chambers former assistant district attorney and brother of Mayor M. Chambers in a planned January trial for conspiracy to manufacture liquor. Judge W. Anderson will preside with a 300 man venire. The defense has not summoned witnesses and has requested an earlier trial.

Lemar Setliguon EB. Chambers District Autoraty M. Chambers Thirtyseventh Anderson Beeligson Locke J.P Pat Mary A. H. Mutne Lyon Stephens As Browne J. L. Brown Bob Cooper Meatherland Springs McDonald I Peso Guy 8 Comba Ineal Livestudien NLT Cagberr Cooper Beeligaon Walter Tynan JJ Bintock Galloway Calhoun Torney Generale Lynn Stephena Tum King Artes Venice Gr. Chambers Bexar County

Land Settlement Between City and Denman Expected

Street Commissioner Paul Steffler announced a settlement between the city and the Denman property owners at Main avenue and French place to widen Main avenue at the intersection. A conference with Leroy Denman is planned early next week to discuss a donation of property on the opposite side of the street, easing the condemnation dispute.

Denman Main Avenue French Place Marnday Tuerdos Paul Steffler Steffler Leroy Denman Denmann Victoria Cor Eowever

Chicago Opera Star Refuses to Comment on Husband

Edith Mann, Chicago civic operator, refused to discuss rumors about her marriage. She declined to name who lived in an apartment in Chicago while her husband Dr. A Bernstein lived quietly in Highland Park. The star and her spouse gave no details about a possible marital split.

Cmigago Tan Edith Mann Chicago Ander A. Bernstein Highland Park Mayo

Indiatown Meningitis Wave Delays Butler University Classes

A meningitis outbreak in Indianapolis prompts Butler University to postpone exams and reschedule classes. Many area schools report closures or altered schedules this week as health officials monitor the spread and advise precautions.

80 Co-Eds Form Own Drum Corps

80 Co Eds form their own drum corps at a college under Prof. C C Brown from the music department. The group plans to support the college basketball team with a marching display during the coming season.

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