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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1930

Page

6

Fatal Plane Wreck and Senate Fight Over Walls

Fragmented report blends a fatal California plane wreck with a Texas political dispute. It notes John A Valle claiming citizenship status amid controversy over the Webb County district attorney and the reelection push for Walls a Confederate veteran’s son born in Mexico. Legislators in Austin anticipate Walls appointment with broad Senate support.

Archie Parr Henatides Yohason Walls Confederation Mexico Tosan Austin Senate Oves

Marvel Bridge Hand Deal NSA

In a rare bridge hand at Bruno Ditimar’s apartment Hart and partner Mrs E W Kirkland dealt the fourth hand. Opponents Afres Henry Flannery and Mrs Henry Finte from Toredo held seven hearts while Hart’s hand of 13 cards held all clubs except two. Hart could only bid seven clubs and could not lose if she captured the bid.

Yinvera Carda Mre L. J. Hart Bruno Ditimar Magnolia_avenue Acs Hart E. W. Kirkland East Evergreen Alreed Afres Henry. Flannery Henry Finte Toredo Mrs. Hart

Once in a lifetime bridge hand thrills local crowd

Mrs. L. J. Hart of 326 West French Place displays a bridge hand that comes perhaps once in a lifetime. The crowd watches as every club in the bid falls, with the suits following in the sequence shown, none captured by photograph.

L. J. Hart West French Place Westhy Hey

Radio commission hears bold threats from station owner

Cleveland dispatch reports W K Henderson of station KWRIT denounces federal radio rules before the commission. The owner warns that if his station is shut down he will hijack a legal frequency and operate from Mexico, claiming radio law is in its infancy.

Cleveland Ohio U/P Brown Federal Radio Commission Wallington W.K. Henderson KWRIT Shreveport Lodoninst Prawn Enderson Ele Commission Vin Radio Mexi

Mayor Forgets Collar and Tie Delays City Hall Visit

Mayor C. M. Chambers started for city hall with his routine haircut and left his collar and tie at the barber shop. A messenger was sent to retrieve them before he could receive visitors, delaying his schedule for the day.

C. M. Chambers Tle Diadeak

City Orders Bids on Palace Repairs

City commission passes ordinance to advertise for bids to reconstruct the old Spanish governor's palace. Estimated cost about $20,000. Bids to be opened on the morning of February 3, with accompanying $1000 checks from bidders.

Enoch

Walthall Asked to Talk at Corpus Christi Meeting

Walter Walthall president of the chamber of commerce is invited to deliver the principal address before the Corpus Christi chamber at its annual meeting next Wednesday. Walthall stated Monday he will likely accept if he can attend the event and be part of the delegation from San Antonio.

Walter Walthall Chamber of Commerce Corpus Christi Chamber Ines Walthall

Capt C H Quinn Reports at Kelly Field

Captain C H Quinn, formerly stationed at Marshfield California, reports Monday at the air corps training center headquarters Kelly Field as an executive officer. He relieves Cant Ay BL McDaniel who transferred to Washington for Mary in the office. The service details appear in the altered classified ad.

Marshhfield Calif Air Coins Training Center Kelly Field McDaniel Washington Mary Air Carpe

Thieves Active Across 6A Burglaries report weekend losses

A rash of weekend burglaries across 6A netted several hundred dollars for criminals. Blue Hornet Hamburger stand owner C D Adams reported $6140 stolen after Sunday break in. Gas pumps at Jones Avenue station were pried open with 10 gallons of gas stolen. Multiple shops in 1827 South Finchberry were robbed of cash and goods, including razors, cigars, and minor cash sums. A motorist altered by a change scam fled as thieves escaped, while a bridge-hand incident described a separate card game contest with high stakes and dramatic bids.

Sah Granet Sultenfose Sereser Sultenfues Queer C. W. Campbell

Man Arrested in Store Robbery in Morrsville District

Sheriff of Wile county reported two men arrested Sunday in connection with a Floresville store robbery. One suspect was found with his two children on Final Connor street, while a second was tied to a brokering rooming house on Mast Commerce street. Detectives identified a dresser linked to the Morrsville store robbery.

Sherra Uarnes Wile County Moresville Robbesy I Floresville Alore Connerte Street Fred Wlittlennge Orient

Tariff and Tax Discussion Planned by San Antonio Board

The San Antonio Manufacturers association will discuss tariff questions and the income tax laws at a regular board meeting Tuesday in the Gunter hotel. T. Laubscher will preside.

San Antonio Manufacturers’ Pastordtion Gunter Hotel T. Laubscher

Dirigible Over Washington In Training Run

In a short training run from Lakehurst New Jersey the giant airship Tas Adomelea circled Washington DC closely after weeks of weather and navigation drills. After circling the city a few lines the airship headed home toward base.

Washington UN Inn Navy Worringgton Sta Lakehurst

Liquor Violation Boosts Jail Term

Albert Turas, serving a county jail term, will add three months after pleading guilty to a second prohibition violation in federal court. He was arrested September 20, 1920, by Captain Stevens in a raid on an east of San Antonio farm, with three counts for possession manufacturing and shipment designed for whiskey. A six months sentence on the second charge was suspended, and eight gallons of atal key and 100 gallons of mash were destroyed.

Albert Turas Dual West Federal District Court Tribe Charles Stevens Miles Eas San Antoine

Man Held on Dry Count Charge at County Jail

Patricio Lopez, GM San Tatricio alley, remained in the county jail Monday in default of a $300 bond set by Vaula Tockhart United States commissioner on a charge of violation of the Prohibition law. Prohibition agents led by J. H. Murphy raided a ship at his place Sunday afternoon and destroyed 258 pints of beer and beer making equipment according to testimony at the preliminary hearing.

Patricio Lopez GM San ‘Tatricio Alley Vaula Tockhart United States Commission J. H. Murphy Prohibitions

Stimson Arrives in London With Official Embassy Car

An official embassy motor car and seal arrived today from Washington aboard the American Banker for use by Colonel Henry J. Stimson, the American secretary of state, during the naval conference in London. The vehicle replaces a portrait automobile wrecked en route to England.

Autofor

Depend on Zemo to Stop Itching Skin Irritations

ZEMOQ offers relief for itching and skin irritation with a thin, reliable antiseptic applied to the skin. Marketed for twenty years, it claims to reduce heat and sting and provide soothing healing in thousands of homes. Available for $1 at dealers nationwide.

Zemo

Weather blamed for crash near San Clemente

A late night crash of a two pilot Ford monoplane en route from Agua Caliente to Los Angeles killed 14 passengers and both pilots. Officials said unusual Pacific coast weather caused poor visibility and rain in the area. A second plane following the doomed flight turned back south of Oceanglide after learning of the emergency.

Los Angie Mar A. Peewling Pacific Freeg Glendale Noes San Clemenite Bluffs Point Tuma San Diego Point Inna San Ahemente Oceangide Atarin Secnor Gibt Agia Caliente

Flurry of Parties Planned for Wives of Naval Delegates

A chaotic account describes preparations for wives of naval conference delegates in London. Dignitaries’ daughters and embassy officials organize informal visits, dinners, and a large forthcoming formal party as the conference timetable shapes social events.

Lundox Ann Telus Ptinka Marebanat Law Nleraie London Charles G. Dawes Ronnie Lady Astar Londay

Florida Crash Claims Three Lives In Daytona Flight

A Florida plane crash near Daytona Beach killed pilot William Lindley and two Daytona Beach residents, with several others injured. Authorities report the aircraft went down while en route and struck near Luke Werth, with four listed as seriously hurt.

Florida Palm Beach Fin Jan Dhree Wan Wich Ahoma Jalands Daytona

Thaxine Promise Of Quick Relief For Night Coughs

An advertisement touts Thaxine as faster relief for coughs and sore throats than any prior remedy. It claims the prescription works on an internal cause, contains no harmful drugs, tastes pleasant, and is safe for families. Sold with a money back guarantee through druggists.

Explosion wrecks Kansas City drug store

An early today explosion wrecked a drug store on Main Street near 34th Avenue, damaged an adjoining building and caused scattered damage to residences and apartments nearby. Firemen estimate store damage at about $20,100. The store owner is Samuel Hohnsen.

K. Abr City Stan I F Thirty Fourth Ave Samuel Hohnsen

Money Asked for Concerts in City

The article reports a request for funds to support concerts across the city. It cites appropriation discussions by Houston officials including a $1,000 grant for a band concert and input from Musicians Society leaders and federation members. Mayor Chambers pledged to review the matter.

Wanos Masie di San Mitantirig Mex Adams Fedrentina Edgar Rodgers The Musiciane Society Chambers

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