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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1930

Page

2

Parrot Fever Strikes Several Cities Across States

Health officials report deaths in Toledo and Baltimore from psittacosis linked to an imported parrot. Additional cases appear in Ohio and Maryland with confirmed reports in Marsland. Fumigation of the New York imported pet store is planned as authorities investigate exposure among shoppers and household contacts.

Washington Berrian Toledo Ohio Percy Q. Williams Baltimore Louise Sehtetfer Marsland Lurch Sr. Cumsuing Bes Betn New York Shirley Wyon Marrland Heanth Anil Ty Excals Charles Aras Mg Annapoli Lee Kilmey Sud Mouber Kelners Laltimore Warren and Waite W. W. McEntire SiGlady McEntire Toviedo

City Labor Put on Four Day Week

City officials announce a four day work week for the rest of the year after a severe blow to business conditions. Executives blame a recent storm for draining city lands and affecting the budget while merchants protest the measure amid trade concerns.

Severn Merchante

Luxury Apartments Glut London Market

London faces a glut of luxury flats as hundreds remain empty despite rents from 200 to 15 000 dollars. High-priced units fail to attract tenants, while overall demand cannot meet the empty units.

Lundair Jan Msrtefin

Clothing Stolen From Poor Detroit Family

In Detroit on January 11 a destitute father Frederick Tover reported to police that while his family slept, three of his children had their winter clothing and Christmas presents stolen from their home. The incident highlights the hardship faced by a jobless family in difficult times.

Detroit Neleit Frederick Tover

Jurors Take Peep Through Keyhole

Jurors in a divorce court were shown a curious scene as a judge described the couple’s private space. The proceedings touched on alleged observations and the conduct of the partners, with notes indicating the courtroom attempted to clarify the context and motive.

Taent Wni Jen Rebach

Daily Clarification 132 Offers Fresh Plant Displays

Readers browse Clarification 132 for daily plant offerings and decor ideas as vendors present new selections each day. The feature highlights a rotating lineup of blooms, foliage, and garden supplies, inviting engagement with local sellers.

Radio Schedule Fragments from San Antonio Station KTSA

KTSA broadcasts on 1290 kilocycles from Plaza Hotel studios with a Saturday slate including Cecil and Sally and a Sunday program. Multiple programs listed with times and sponsor lines, reflecting a dense, wide ranging local radio grid with musical, religious, and talk features across stations and coast to coast listings.

KTSA San Antonio Adober Crackett Plaza Hotel Cecil Sally Opepentra Orean Parmennt ‘Publla Bour C. B Hob Belles Ald Tigers DeMeliessen Catholic Mission Crusade Majestic Theater of the Air C. A Faylor Evangelistic Party

Mody Honors Dead Writer at Capitol Vigil

Austin reports J A Fernandez 36 collapsed on a sidewalk en route to the capitol press room and died moments later. A veteran writer and former Austin Stilersman reporter, he had worked with several state papers since 1907 and arrived in Austin with a theatrical troupe that disbanded. Survived by his widow, two daughters, two sons, and three brothers. Funeral arrangements have been made.

Austin State Capitol Kalimant Offier J. A. Fernandez Capitol Permander Austin Stilersman Austin Anne Fernandes Ldsour Aisure

9 Suits 6 Coats Stolen From Regent Shop

Police arrested a man on theft charges after 9 suits and 6 coats plus haberdashery were stolen from Regent Clothes Shop 413 West Houston Street. Managers L. J. Cloud and Mrs. D. B. W. Boy reported the loss and aided police in locating the missing items. A boxed radio was reportedly stolen Friday from a boxcar in the old APL yard, and authorities sought a stolen horse and wagon from Jane Villarestea Street.

Regent West Houston Street L. J. Cloud DB. W. Boy West Locust Jack Lowell Southern Pacific Lines Old & Apl Neuil Automobiles Atalon Jane Villareest Angelo Treet

Haynes Re elected San Marcos Fire Chief for 8th Time

San Marcos fire department re elected L. Haynes to a eighth consecutive term as fire chief at a January meeting. The session also named officers including Wynna Smith as assistant chief, W. M. Kitchen as second assistant chief, Feoneia Mercer as chief of paging, and several other staff roles.

Haynes San Marcos San Marcor Jan IL C. L. Haynes Ternae Sherman Davis A. TL. Tavis Nebron Inc Carragree R. Porter Chan Jain Wynna Smith W. M. Kitchen Feoneia Mercer Paling CL Smith Ard Ward Gary Oliver Ir Thomas Milligan Mra Wreis J. Oliver Queen Fy Relawalt Qek

Crouch Grain Bill Charges Dismissed in Temple

Av Crouch, wanted for 13a wall Hin arrest in New Zealand, was believed heading home when indictment charging forging grain bills was dismissed in Belton district court on state motion. Divorces granted include Dorothy Chareva Inmen Th Chane and Wharton vs Rubie Wharton among others.

Temple Texar Crouch Wall New Zland Wan Grantel Dorothy Chareva Touln Wharton Rubie Lae Wharton Fatell Fate Fernando Ramirez Guadalupe P. Ramirez Daniel Borth Mary Jane Forth Merilo Vinekwe J. WL Vinek Alma Whidden Jamen Fevarenes Whidden

Fort Worth Music Scene Commands Weekend Stage

The city hosts a string of events led by the Fort Worth orchestra and regional ensembles. Performances include a church recital and a symphony program featuring notable soloists and guest conductors.

Atma Devan Cleus Aera Firet Presbyterien WEAF WBM Thinhm

ADAD Patrol Takes Gourse

Austin January 11 The 46 men who will compose the state highway motor patrol began training in Austin on Friday. An instruction period through February 1 will cover camp life courtesy and discipline. Instructors include L O Phares, H Garrison Jr., J D Moffett and others guiding use of motorcycles, physical culture, weapons, examinations, and camp duties.

Austin State Highway Motor Patrol Mnbey L. O. Phares State Highway Department Hamm Fred Hickman Martin S. Koonsma Homer Garrison Jr J. D. Moffett Imp

Army Orders Describe Transfers and Retirements Nationally

Universal Service in Washington reports army orders posted today detailing retirements and numerous transfers. Officers including Lieut. Col. Wall retired for physical incapacity and Maj. Edward J. Dwan reassigned. many others moved between posts such as Fort Meade Chicago Pittsburgh Mobile Wright Field and Philippines.

Universal Service Washington D. C Jeo George L. Wall C. B Edward J.dwan Fort Bey Chicago William BR. Leary J. Q. D. Pilloine Fort Hoyle Joseph “R Bush E. Chitage Acts Charles EB Wa E Narberth Pittsburgh Guy ¥. Head AO. RL Coluni Dayton Edward H. Dignowitz B. vi Car Sburg Mobile James Tara, & Co Warsaw R. Moore E. C Boston John . N. Deren Toledo Avriget Iold John 8 Gulledge Spee Wrightfield Iran Corewell Lov Fort Riley John PF. Fahilke Dourles Ariz Philippines John Lb. Boyer K. R Norriatown John M. Teenolds Int Robert J. Dwyer F. A

Man Makes Long Journey for Bride from Dutch East Indies

Paul Geerling traveled thousands of miles from the Dutch East Indies to marry Miss Leonie Lane Horn, a University of Toronto phenology professor. He remarked he would have traveled farther if necessary, and the item also mentions a furnished apartment and a classified rental plane ad.

Ney Paul Geerling Dutch East Indies Leonie Lane Horn Mainatant University of Toronto

Old Time Echoes In New Congress Quips By Coolidge

The piece mocks President Coolidge quoting statistics after the Wall Street crash as prominent men tout resilience. It notes the era’s rhetoric of strength while pointing to human costs, claiming the true heart of the nation was battered by Republican missteps.

New Fork Mr. Coolidge Wall Street Coolidge Pathc

Benavides Crow Collision and Town Landing Field Dream

A Dallas area columnist recounts A. B. Fell’s mid air collision with a flock of crows over Benavides causing windshield damage and a forced landing. The tale links crows to prompting towns to seek airports while noting local civic events and a humane society notice. Historical items include references to Texas figures, a courthouse ball, and a derelict donkey incident, painting a slice of small town life and memory.

Benericten South Texan South Texas Kelly Nielu Fell Benavides Belt Wellace

Labor Order Takes Week End Vacation

In St Petersburg the executive council of the American Federation of Labor recessed to lay over the weekend awaiting the arrival of Frank Duffs first vice president. Outstanding questions for next week include the unemployment situation and the replacement of laborers by machinery. James Noonan named as fifth vice president and William Green gard noted as acutely concerned about the labor shift.

ST. Petersburg Fie The American Federation of Labor Mii Rinter Frank Duffs Willian Green Gard M Sunrrasor James Noonan

Girls Fired From School For Smoking in New York

Report from New York states two girls were dismissed from Northspanan school for girls after smoking on a train. A principal, with the girls’ parent, escorted them to a hotel and declared the conduct an unpar donable sin.

New York Christina Holiday Northasptan School For Galvin Conlidge Victor Hac

Rockefellers Win in Rail Battle

A prolonged dispute over a branch railroad line ends with the Rockefellers securing removal of tracks from a Pocantico area parcel. The decision follows the Rockefeller group’s plan to relocate the line and address local objections from residents and townspeople.

Rockefellers Tarry Ton Tohn Thackesfeller Sromnd Rockefeller Pocantira Mie Thackefellers

Rubio Delays Return To United States In Mexican Election Shakeup

Grand Canyon Arizona January reports say president elect Ortiz Rubio will delay his return to Mexico for four to five days and may not travel in the U S before departure. Eduardo Fernandes Chagins says trip plans may shift with health concerns and political tensions, while Vasconcelos heads to Los Angeles for a potential teaching post at USC.

Grand Canyon Ariz Panenal Ortis Rubio Mexico Han Decidad Bia United States Eduardo Fernandes Chagsin Ontis Tos Angeles Ortiz Rubio Pacific Coast Chazaro Benor Ortiz Wan Cumore Nations Revolutionary Party Mexico City Los Angeles Jose Vasconchos Vasconcelos

Cottage Prayer Meetings Slated by Beacon Eff Presbyterian

A church announces a sequence of cottage prayer meetings every Tuesday and Thursday night at Beacon Eff Presbyterian replacing the mid week service. The series runs through next Thursday to February 4. Quarterly communion will be Sunday morning with Rev Arthur Roand preaching Seeing Jesus. Rev Goand will depart Tuesday night for Edinburgh for a 10 day revival at the Firag Presbyterian church.

Beacon

L N Officials Visit San Antonio Freight Delegation

Louiselle and Nashville line officials visit San Antonio improving freight operations. W A Thilker of Houston and additional agents meet Victor Walthall to discuss routes and fees. The article contains garbled OCR references to travel arrangements and potential investments.

San Antonio W. F Chambers Soulwidle W. A. S Thilker Houston Louiselle Nashville Serra Walthall Katy

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