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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1930

Page

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Desert alfalfa farming as philanthropy tale by Arthur

HODGH California January 22 Farmers may invest in decert alfalfa farming near Mohave desert east of the Pacific Ocean. The article describes well digging, pumping capacity, and irrigation to produce six to eight alfalfa cuts yearly. It cites yields, costs, and market prices, urging careful investment and noting tax philanthropic framing.

Hodgh Calif Armers Cnet Thia Pacific Mohave Desert Bormepower Lug Angelea

Weather summary across NM Antonio region and adjoining areas

Readable fragments describe clear to cloudy conditions across New Mexico, Texas, and nearby zones with cold nights Wednesday into Thursday. Reports mention light to moderate winds, temperatures around 44 to 20 F, and variable temps in the Rio Grande valley with northerly winds and a generally cold, dry pattern.

NM Antonio Faris Eudy Oost Rio Grande Valley

Harvest of Death Goes On

A harsh account of bootlegger violence and lawmen actions unfolds with references to a posse and deputies in Missouri. The narrative mentions Clinton, Windsor, Montrose, and Wind sor events, noting a deputy and his posse firing on a car and casualties, framed as ongoing prohibition-era brutality.

Anniher Ces Micaonel Newspaner Sud Inda Clinton Hla Harigan Windsor Vic Carmen

Dohool Auto Driver Also Victim In Crash

A tragic crossing accident near Sleldan road, 15 miles from Cleveland, kills nine children and the bus driver. The bus, carrying Brook Park school students, was struck by a New York Central mail train while crossing four tracks. Dozens were injured, with rescue crews rushing victims to Berea hospital. The driver and several youngsters identified among the dead.

Eohand Sleldan Road Thra Heres Cin Cleveland Chicago New York Central Pasa Rosie Dackson Brook Paint Village Tio Childres Kiper Villac Vernon Tate Oak Rpac Fanifis Don Saylar William Levideon Lita Zelinski Dorothy Zelinaki Vincent Zeliness Vernon Davidson Evelyn Beltensack Ty Jacob Walters Jerpite Watters William Yaetonil MUS Ethel Davidson Automobilea Wears Berea Hospital Derd Anil Corusbhn

Judge Yates Opposed Mexican Quota Policy

Judge HT J Yates of Brownsville Texas argued before the House immigration committee that restricting Mexican immigration to a quota would provoke Latino resentment and harm U S relations. He said the Texas Rio Grande Valley needs Mexican labor for economic growth and agriculture, as Americans avoid labor-intensive farm work.

Wastington D.C HT. J. Yates Brownshire Tesac Yates Trio Grande Valley Fens

Man wakes to find his beard frozen in bed

San Angelo report describes a strange incident where a man awoke to discover his beard froze during the night. He attempted to move, freed himself with effort, and adjusted the covers before returning to sleep on his north side sleeping porch.

San Angelo Oradio Raith Bros Sam FP Taslor San Anly Ecaver Pury Xero— Authep Taslac

Weather Blamed for California Airplane Crash

A transport board inquiry blamed weather for a Transcontinental Air Transport crash near Los Angeles that killed 16 aboard a large passenger plane. The report cites unforeseen atmospheric conditions and warns of hazards to aviation safety in similar conditions.

California Tos Angeles Jan Werther Transcontinental Air Transport Addix

Mexican Workers Claim Maltreatment in California Valley

Governor Jose Maria Tapia of Lower California reports to the interior department that Mexican workers in the Central Valley of California face maltreatment. The information was forwarded to the foreign office and urged for U.S. action.

Mexico CIPY Jose Maria Tapia California Dewartment of the Interior Department Foreign Office United States

Solons to Probe State Highway Office Building

Austin January 22 Amid the first heated discussion of the forty first legislature the house authorized a special committee to investigate reports of the construction of an office building by the state highway department in Tyler home to Cone Johnson highway commissioner with the matter assigned to the inquiry.

Solons Austin Legiolatare House State Highway Department Tyler Ai Cone Johnson

Senate Banking Committee postpones probe into banking状

The Senate Banking Committee voted unanimously to defer consideration of a proposed investigation into the banking situation. The action comes as members dispose of pending tariff measures and other business, delaying further inquiry into banking issues.

Senate Wasitington D. G

Pope Attends Mass for Benedict's Soul

Vatican dispatch notes a requiem in the Sistine Chapel for the late pope Benedict XVI. The service honored the deceased pontiff who died over a decade ago, with prayers for his repose and reflections on his legacy.

Pope Benedict Vatican Voyin Pinshia Meening Sistine Chapel Tonvdlel

Congress hearing probes tally list tampering in McClovkey race

Washington January 22 Charges of wholesale tally list tampering in the San Antonio district during Representative Augustne McClovkey’s race were aired before House Elections Committee No 3. Former Rep Harry M Wurzbach, defeated Republican, claimed he lost 184 votes amid testimony from election official David F Dewhurst.

Talséraal Kerglen Washington Augustne McClovkey San Antonio Harry M. Wurzbach David Fi. Dewhurst Wurzbach Bexar Suh TL Rickett Jr Tar Metliskey

Winter Cold Wave Grips Texas and Midwest

A severe cold front grips San Antonio and the central states with record lows around 17 degrees, forecast to dip to 24 to 26 below. Chicago and the plains suffer through subzero readings, heavy snows, and continuing cold with forecasters predicting persistently frigid temperatures across Texas and the Midwest.

Chicago Tan Central States Canadian Northwest Rocky Mountains Kipavi Great Plains Grater Weyominy Fiaho Colorado Wyoming

Mayor Chambers attacks Bushick plan for tax cut

Mayor Chambers criticized Tax Commissioner Lashick's proposed reduction of Sin Antentea tax rate, saying the rate will not be set for political reasons. He noted the suburbs survey unfinished, figures unavailable, and said any decision will await audit results and a full commission vote to protect city credit.

Vrank J. Lashick CM Clibers Chambers Luskieh Waser Meaghr Chambera Hushiek Sam Chambery San Oronio Chicago Tallas el Paso Port Wirth San Antonio Texas Laos Caamabors

Judge Says New Brady Venire to Be Called If Needed

Judge J Moore stated that if the murder trial of Toho W Brady proceeds without a jury, a new venire will be called. He indicated the first venire produced three progressors and the process will continue until an adequate jury is obtained. The War prenivent 300 ordered for the trial remains unresolved at this time.

Brady Venire J. J. Moore Toho W. Brady Tre

Senate blocks Haitian study panel proposal in Senate

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee rejected a full commission to study Haitian conditions, proposing instead to authorize only a $50 expenditure for a commission if the President names a single appointee. The action comes as President Tourer seeks a formal commission to examine Haitian affairs.

Washington, D. C Tourer Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Sinclair Lewis Seeks Alimony Reduction in Divorce Case

Author Sinclair Lewis seeks reversal of alimony award. Grace Wolger Lewis received a divorce and $1,000 monthly alimony, now requested to be cut to $200. The dispute centers on post‑divorce support arrangements linked to the Main Street author.

EAU. Er P—oinclair Lews Grace Wolger Lewis Bano

Trial of Chute Jumper Delayed in Sedgwick Court

The trial of chute jumper Theet White, charged with fourth degree larceny in connection with a girl’s first parachute leap, was postponed until March 4 in Sedgwick County district court at the request of winter's attorneys.

WiCuita Wan Dan Theet White Sedgwick

Five Die in Plane Crash at Dieppe

Five people died in a Dieppe France air crash on Monday after a transport plane lost control on approach. Rescue teams worked two days to recover victims and clear the wreckage as investigators began cataloging missing passengers and outlining unknown causes.

Maddux Oceanside California Agua Dieppe France Jas Tieppe

Brown Advocates Ocean Mail Ships

Brown argues for ocean mail ships with a strong case on government contracts. A hearing is planned to debate merchant trade and a financial interest of the United States in sea routes and shipping policies.

Brown Washington Tht Dan. Co. GP Pontronster General United States de Howe Tanrive

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