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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1930

Page

3

Hoover Aims High On London Naval Conference

President Hoover remains hopeful the London naval conference will negotiate worldwide arms reductions though gaps between Great Britain and France widen. He warns progress may be slow and complex, with no quick, decisive conclusions likely, as diplomats seek a basis acceptable to five nations.

Walmington D.C Tan Hoover London MacDonald Washington Uate Stace Tondau Uoover Orsigial Byo Washington Tata Elon

Confucianism and Christianity clash in quoted musings and a gangster tale

The text blends reflections on Confucian and Christian ethics, citing Jesus and Confucius, then shifts to a fatal shooting. McManus, wounded in the back, mutters a defiant line as police question him, while noting he opposed the gangster Whoops-a-Daisy O'Connor, whose killing last September drew gunfire and gangland recruitment.

McManus Palice Imi Daisy O'Connor

Envoy to Quit Prompted by Prague Crisis

Ambiguous text reports an envoy resigning amid a Prague crisis. The document indicates a January deadline and a planned new appointment, mentioning London and a daughter, but details are unclear due to OCR errors. Entities include United States, Mage, and Craciintavakia with no verifiable dates or actions.

Pragun Craciintavakia Fan Ai—Loni Bumlein United States Mage London

Board selects attorney for new school board

Recommendations for the selection of a new school board attorney will be made before the San Antonio board of education at its next meeting by a committee of J. G. Hornberger and Jen Brewer. The committee was appointed by President Judy McIntosh after the resignation of Beare Tergarden.

San Antonio Board of Education J. G. Hornberger Jen Brewer Tuc Judy McIntosh Beare W.tergarden Temrarden Teagarden I. W. Tiles

Federal Officers Seize Two Stills in Tuesday Raids

Prohibition agents under Captain Verne Miller seized and destroyed two stills Tuesday afternoon. Jose Moren, 2718 West Martin Street, posted bond of $800 after arraignment before U.S. Commissioner Paul A. Lockhart. A 50-gallon still and liquid whiskey were seized in the raid, with several other notes of whiskey records and related actions reported.

San Antonio Prohibition Verne Miller Jose Moren West Martin Street Paul A. Lockhart United States Pascaal Onaslea

Acosta Arrested on Complaint of Wife Desertion

NOCKVILLE CENTER, N. Y. Bert Acosta noted astronaut now arrested today on a charge of abandonment brought by his wife Lila Acosta. The case stems from alleged alienation of affections and follows his role as co-pilot for Commander Wiehard Lynd in the Nghe Tn transect in October 1928. Dorothy Walker of Theevhurst, N. Y., seeks to recover 12000 dollars. The matter previously lingered without trial.

Nockville Center N. Y Jan. S Bert Acosta Amastur Lila Acosta Wiehard Lynd Dorothy Walker Theevhurst

Pioneer Woman Buried in 8 A

Funeral services for Misa Paunta Chavez of San Antonio were held Wednesday at San Hernando. The native of San Antonio, a descendant of Canary Islands residents, was survived by sister Margaret Gibson, a niece, and a nephew, all of San Antonio.

Misa Paunta Chaves San Tals Street San Annunio Hospital San Hernando M. Previa Mis Chavez San Anto San Antonio Canary Islands Margaret Gibson Oor Nenhew

Ask Vet Hospital Location Debate Surfaces in San Antonio

A circulated plea within veterans groups advocates a new veterinary hospital near the Veterans Turrai facility. Proponents argue the project would serve military and civilian pets, while opponents question funding and site logistics in the San Antonio area.

Pershing Urged To Run By Nebraska Supporters

Washington dispatch reports Henry Woods urging General Pershing to consider public office, while Pershing repeats he would not seek office. Woods argues Pershing should represent Nebraska in the Senate if he ever changes his mind, citing local demand and national need.

T Mincoly Porabing Washington Nebraska Mark Woods Norrig Pershing Lotte Alate Senate

Public Safety Incident After Dice Game Leads to Injuries

Madison Crutcher, 3B 310 Chestnut Street, a Black man, was wounded with one bullet in each lung at Robert J B Green hospital on Wednesday. Police questioned several Black individuals after a near dice game dispute on Davison Street. Detective Powell and Paul Massey reported an argument over no dice led to violence. a weapon was fired twice.

Madison Crutcher Chestnut Street Robert JB. Green Hospital Davison Street Yucatay Wight Bill Powell Paul Massey Opencore Nossa

Mrs Catherine Taylor Dies at 63 at Home

Catherine Taylor of San Antonio dies Tuesday night at home after long illness. Born in Galveston, she lived in San Antonio for 30 years. Survived by three children Paul and George, six grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Final rites set for Thursday morning at St Joseph's Catholic Church with Fr Schnetser officiating.

Catherine Telarn Taylor St. Joseph's Catholic Church P. J. Schnetser Tivintingra Taylor Gal- Venton San Antonio I Thren Ntles Paul Not Fieorge Ats San Antonio

Waste Paper Cash Helps Library Drive Prize Awarded

One hundred dollars was raised to aid the Crockett elementary school library through a waste paper selling contest. Eight elementary classes participated, with Herman Flitsch as principal. A cash prize of 31 was offered to the school collecting the most pounds. Crockett won the prize.

Herman Flitsch Crockett Wa Firset Enid

Citrus Embargo Injunction Filed in Texas District Court

Judge in the United States District Court for the Western District reviews a challenge to Texas Commissioner of Agriculture Genege Tt Terrell’s authority to impose an embargo on shipments of citrus fruit plants within the state. The case et al involves state authority over agricultural commerce and embargo powers.

Austin Tan Genege Tt Terrell Texas Commissioner of Agricuture Jain Texas

Ray Dilworth Home Destroyed by Fire

A Wyoming home owned by Ray Dilworth was destroyed by fire Wednesday morning. Firefighters could not reach the blaze beyond city limits due to water scarcity and limited access, leaving the structure a total loss.

Ray Dilworth Hay Wilceeth Wyoming

Pope Blesses Bride and Groom at Royal Wedding

A grand royal wedding in Italy united Humbert of Savoy and Marie Jose of Belgium in a ceremony at the palace chapel. Cardinals, ambassadors, and nobles from Spain Britain and the Vatican attended as vows were exchanged under Latin rites with fealty and dowry rites described.

Matfi Manele Victor Italy Humbert Nicholas Thomas John Mary of Savoy Marie Jose Charlotte Sophia Amelia 7Rica Gabrille Maurie Jose Charle Sophia Amelia Henrietia Gabrielle Cardinal Annoipeell Humbert Nicholas Thomas John Mary of Min

Court onlin Many Bottles Case Continued For Payment

Prohibition era cases involve San Antonio Cooperage and Barcellony Manufacturing. Officers seized stock as bids were filed. Prosecution claims extensive illicit alcohol storage valued at 325,000 and tied to a conspiracy to violate prohibition laws.

San Aitenio Cooperage Company Prohibition Barcellony Manufacturing Company Taw Ugainet NL Cus- Ucer Ove Aly Vrahibirieh Casbeer Manufacturing Gympany

Storms Delay Army Test Flight Over Lake Michigan

Storms halted an Army air test near Lake Michigan as ice and heavy weather grounded a fleet at Selfridge Field. Major Royce canceled takeoff after inspecting icing on wings, delaying the mission and awaiting better conditions for phase two flights.

Royce Saul Weither Boxee Eis Ag Howeser Yme

Mexico Officials Expel Descendant of Conquistador

Mexico City reports Antonio Aragon Cortes, claimed descendant of Hearunudo Cortes, ordered deported as a pernicious foreigner. Government alleges Pignatelli disposed of family archives of historic value to Mexico, American millionaires, and universities, with archives found in multiple locations including the United States Congress library.

Mexico City Jun Antonio Aragon Cortes Pizmitelli Hearunudo Cortes Spain Pissatelli Mexico Excelsior United States Conares Othe Pignatelli Hospital of Jesus Cortes

Wisconsin Letters Criticize Action At San Antonio Meeting

Wisconsin residents questioned state policy on operations by unnamed companies, submitted to the San Antonio Manufacturers' Association at a Tuesday meeting. Headlines urging Texas to get a square deal were read. Taubseher, president, announced a new committee member appointment. Iowa figures listed as part of the committee follow.

Wascotia Ip Nction Wisconsin Lngritg Certalie Inui San Antonio Manufariwrers Tuesilas Texag BT. Taubseher Iowa Arthur Schols Charles Groebner Wo TP Sonchoweel Fl. F. Savila Leo Sieger Th. D Tose

Valley and Mexico Trip With L A Club Draws Many Signups

Reservations for a San Antonio tour of the Li Min Granite Valley and Mexico with an L A Club sponsor near the hundred mark. The trip will begin in San Antonio and visit Corpus Christi, San Antonio, Mexico, and various Texas and Mexican towns. Organizers include the Copopits Tourist oli and the San Antonio and Southwest chambers of commerce.

Li Min Granite Valley Mexico San Antonio Hem Tirelor Copopits Oli Maes Corpus Christh MeaAlien Resnosa Mex Trawnseille Matamotos Texas San Antonia Southwest Commerciate Atroli

Marriage Blessing by Pope for Favored Catholic Royal Pair

A crowd cheered as a muttit in military formation gathered for a ceremony. The bride and groom received a private audience with Pope Pius XII who blessed their union and expressed happiness at the marriage of royal favor. The couple returned to the Quirinal Palace for a wedding breakfast.

Aintiance Parenits XII Quirinal Palace

New elevator project for Worth by Hibbell Milling

Local report states Hibbell Milling Company initiated construction of a new NCO R0-bushel grain elevator in Worth this morning. No further details on cost or timeline were provided.

Worth Jon. S Sontrart Hdibell Milling Company

WENSLOW Arizona Senate Tariff Debate and Party Split

Senator Gruwily faces tariff pressure and voting signals amid a party split. Weyside position unclear as measures loom and Woover circulates a Democratic ticket. Montane newspapers oppose prohibition but back enforcement, while Borat supports prohibition but not enforcement.

Wenslow Ariz Jan Gruwily Mr. Woover Wenatee Benator

Bar Women at a Social Meeting in WWII Era Note

A fragmentary account describes bar women at a meeting with mentions of social and business roles, wives, and attendance by members of a group. Names cited include Lieut. Deman Craw and Oscar Vinal among others, with references to a training venue and a military corps context.

SS. Anthoptel Fuiowing Munchen Pies Ns Lieut Deman Craw Oscar Vinal Sam Ohne George Hey Aig Korps Venier Puseum

Coed Marries to Become Mother in Controversial Pact

A Souderton story describes a coed from Wisconsin and the University of Chicago entering a controlled marriage with William B Krone Mayer to bear a child within two years. They signed a prenuptial agreement allowing either to seek divorce without mutual consent, aiming to avoid later financial or parental entanglements. The pact, read aloud at a public venue, asserts joint purpose to create a stable, childless marriage unless divorce is desired, and mentions plans to minimize offspring and avoid further entanglements.

Serrien Souderton Tan Bikel Olyutte Amelin Gon Wisconsin Beauis University of Chicago William Bkronevh Mayer Dasa Mayer Jilgo

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