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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1930

Page

3

Senator Sheppard Thanks Hoover Over Reopened Mexican Consulate

Washington January 92 In a brief visit to the White House Senator Sheppard Democrat Texas thanked President Hoover for his role in reopening the Mexican consulate at Leeds Texas after the district attorney threatened to arrest former President Calles. The Mexican government had closed the consulate following the threats.

Washington, D. C Shepyard Imocrat Vexas Moorer Leeds Terps Tatedo United States Sheppard Nan Ata

Little Theater Plans Rehearsal At Senior School Room 180

A rehearsal of the Little Theater production titled Diovehin will be held in room 180 at Main Avenue Senior School Walling at 4 p.m. on Thursday, according to Mira Naver Garrett, director.

Forther Uion Main Avenue Thresdar Mira Naver Garrett

Food blamed for prison riot at Leavenworth

In Washington D C June officials report a prison riot at Leavenworth stemming from poor meals. Sanford Bates, superintendent, told the committee that kitchen conditions were inadequate and that prisoners faced minimal daily rations. He cited a 1000 strong population entering the living area and promised corrective measures under a proposed Department of Justice food plan.

Washington Diediule Couke Ils Leavensarth eubromDtte Department of Just For Sanford Bates Bates

Ten Million Homes Have Radios in Use in 1912

Washington January 22 reports an estimated rise in radio equipped homes to at least 10,000,000, according to W. D. Terrell of the radio division, Department of Commerce, during hearings on the department’s naval policy.

Washington, D.C GOMOD IW. D Terrellchlet Radio Division Départment of Commerce

Fire Station Plans Graded. Commissioner Comments

Commissioner Phil Wright announced Wednesday that the new fire station at Greenville Pond will be evaluated after initial work. The city department will oversee the grading and related work as part of the project review.

Fire Palin Phil Wright

Government supply bill details for 1931 fiscal year

Washington. The general supply bill for 1931 touches four government functions including justice and labor departments. Notable increases go to immigration regulation under justice, aviation facilities in commerce, and foreign service improvements in state. State Department gets about 18.8 million, with other boosts in labor, penal institutions, and air navigation plans across the route network including Columbus to Philadelphia and Fort Worth to Louisville. Under mines bureau, funding rises to 308 thousand for tin plants in Amarillo and Fort Worth.

Washington, D. C Justice Departments Labor Department Commerce Foreign Service State Department Coluubun CIA Philadelphia Frain — Dackxnnville Fin Titchmond San Diego Kart Worth Texas Fort Worth Louisvlle Wnt Ben Antonio Midland Birmingham Aln Bureau of Mines Thie Sim

Border Patrol Seeks More Agents and Ships

Immigration Commissioner Barzz E. Tall and assistant W. H. Waener testified before a House subcommittee on the annual supply bill, urging expansion of Border Patrol personnel and ships to patrol the Mexican and Canadian borders and to search for stowaways. They said current laws hinder enforcement without modernization and more money.

Washington Tramizealion Stowateara House Laser Department Barzz E. Tall W. H. Waener

Federal Prisoner Seen Dining Out With Friends

Federal prisoner Meronnis Mat George Graham Rice, tied to a mail fraud case, has been observed on multiple occasions dining and socializing with friends. An official investigation is underway as authorities review travel and associations linked to the West Copper company stock holdings. The matter centers on the inmate’s movements and potential transfers while in federal custody.

Payer Meronnis George Graham Rice Vidus Ricw Fiders Des Tention Travefer Pei

Ex Deputy Frees After Acquittal in Dallas Shooting

Edinburg Texas ex deputy Grover Navarro was acquitted of assault to murder in the September 3 shooting of Doug Meek near Kepnoyn Wesles. The jury deliberated about ninety minutes before returning a not guilty verdict. The trial occurred after a change of venue.

Edinburg Texas Jn Grover Navarro Vidalgo Satisty Fruei Douglag Meek Dallog Kepnoyn Wesles Withey

White King Granulated Soap Ad Claim

An old newspaper ad promotes White King granulated soap, arguing the smaller package weighs more effective due to tighter packing like powdered sugar. It claims economy from dosage and purity, noting a teaspoon or cupful for laundering and lingerie care.

Noted author to speak at Unitarian meeting

Reobert CG. Ceater of Boston secretary of the department of social relations of the American Unitarian association will be guest of honor and principal speaker Thursday at a Twitcheon given at the Menger hotel for women of the Unitarian range. Mr. Dexter is the author of the textbook Social Adjustments and has taught as a professor of political and social science at Skidmore College.

Reobert CG. Ceater Boston Zocial Relelions American Unitarian Association al Twitcheon Menger Hotel Unitarian Rance Dexter Skidmore Eallezo

Germany Echoes on Parley Speeches at Naval Conference

German observers report opening ceremonies with optimism as Secretary Stimson is seen as a potential peacemaker. European papers note a strong American influence and missionary zeal in the talks, with Mercetary Slimsson singled out by Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung as the notable address.

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Chicago Faces Dire Finance Crisis Says Strawn

Chicago is flat broke with no way out, says Strawn after a three day search by authorities. The Citizens' committee chair Menard notes no bank aid and efforts to induce property owners to buy municipal warrants to cover 1928 tax bills have failed.

Chicago Strawn Chigagg Ter Comaty Au Vehool Bi Biraen Fifforta Nywnera lux @niciparion

Mexican dentists form institute in San Antonio

Four Mexican dentists in San Antonio formed an institute to improve pediatric and dental service in the city. General Enrique Santi-Vanes announced the move on Wednesday. Vir Itanes is president of the organization, with Dr. Atfansy tires in'soerstory and members De rine Cotles and Mumnel, M.D among the founding doctors.

Sam Antonio Seevine Comal Enrique Santi- Vanes Vir Itanes Atfansy Soerstory Ollimca Derine Cotles Mumnel M.dinom

Poison Liquor Fatal to Couple in San Tractaco

Authorities report two deaths from suspected adulterated liquor in San Tractaco. Victims identified as Mrs. Emilotin Watson and John WW. Fates, a sergeant stationed at the San Penne risen Presidio. An inquest was started for the host- inezer.

Polton Rar Onera Enirotin Watson John WW Fates San Pennerisen Presidio Fmal

Drastic Action Proposed in Bill on Federal Prisons

A five bill plan advances in Congress to reorganize and expand federal prisons. It envisions new facilities in the north east, a reformatories for young offenders, and a bureau of prisons under the justice department with broad powers. The measures aim to relieve crowding and create federal industries, with parole reforms and expanded custody options.

Wastiington Jno Federal Senate House Graham Tennsylvania Judiciary Committee Mississipi

U S Marshal to Take Prisoners to Federal Prisons

United States Marshal W. Eakin of Waco and his deputy marshal wife will escort eight federal prisoners from Texas to Leavenworth and Leavenworth federal prison. Two women Blanche Flowers and Stella Woodall receive two years each for narcotic charges. Other prisoners include Milton Applewhite Enrico Ronier We Pareiv Manuel Zig and others with two year sentences, Motio Domingues five years for violation of the prohibition law, and D. Rehers two years for theft of government property.

Tenuty United States Eakin Waco Will Innen Leavenworth Milton Applewhite Enrico Roniers We Pareiv Manuel Xig Momio Domingues

35 Benham Pupils to Be Promoted at Thursday Exercise

35 Benham pupils are to be promoted at a Thursday promotion exercise held at Benham Elementary. Principal Mildred Baskin will supervise the event styled as a Pare party and directed by teacher Mittie Bakeley. Names listed include Archie Dawson, Suzene Schuworth, Rudolph Peterson, Dorothy Schulz, Dorothy Fowle, and many others.

Benham Thurkday Mildred? Baskin Cane Dartet Mittie Bakeley Whe Bran Archie Dawson Tueni de Glizande Ixex Glkanile Rodrigues Vietarine Joveqhinv Crrard James Manneh Mantediva Rudolph Peterson Snr Bim Suzene Schuworth Mian- Wet Iward Weininger Alex= tmder Zozheih Alcede Hoga Leroy Blunt Filen Beltram Florence Coventa Julia Telgade Pauline Dots Blanche Wlores Vera Geranala Miri Tohneon Ftalia Lugo Carty Dorothy Schulz Fils van Wie Mavierie van Wie Margaret Schamackle Peart Martin Ane Toth Mosfield Ernest Ine Brown Ross Wilkinson Dorothy Fowle

Realtors Gather for Phoenix Meet PROTNIN

Real estate professionals from across the United States and beyond converge in Phoenix for a national association meeting. Board members hold preliminary conferences and plan sessions that begin tomorrow, amid preparations for the midyear event.

United States Canaan Tadas

Harmonia Do Meeting and Dance Tonight at Tahor Temple

Local note announces a January 23 meeting at Thriteday with a luncheon and an evening dance at Tahor Temple. Spam item and orderly calendar hints suggest social and community events in Harmonia.

Harmonia Do Leder No. L Tahor Temple

1085 forvets nm of bureau

The employment service of the labor department plans to set up a bureau to handle veterans matters. Francia Jouras, director general of the employment service, outlined a $100,000 program to create new offices for regional staff to meet veterans needs and cut costs.

Forvets Wastington Emplesmant Service Labor’ Department Francia Amplesment Service House Jimes

Attempt on Life of Prosecutor in Chicago Suburb

An attempted bombing and gun attack on Assistant State's Attorney Eawarl Markban was revealed today. The motive was linked to an alleged ring in the Motrase Uazk suburb, with the assailant detonating a device but failing to injure.

Chicago Eawarl Markban Atek Upothin Matice Motrase Uazk

Midland City Judge Dies At Work In Midland

Midland Texas January report notes Judge J M Gilmore died suddenly while at work. Police and city officials prepared the death notice as funeral arrangements and official statements awaited confirmation. The record cites Gilmore as serving as the city judge and notes his prior service in local government.

Midland City Midland Texan J. M. Gilmore Wisatest Xestetdins Emmy ‘Wlestin Midlind Comnts

Supervised Planting Urged by Forrester on Visit Here

City officials in Colorado Springs hosted city forester B D McKown during an eight week visit to evaluate San Antonio parks. McKown urged uniform planting to improve overall appearance while balancing needs. He reviewed park conditions with Commissioner Anesh Rubiola and discussed remodeling plans and contractor bids.

S. A Rubiola F. P. McKown City Forestry Expect Colorado Springs Monkey Island Forrester B.D Coloredo Springs Colo San Antonio MeWown McKown Lreuna

Mellon backs transfer to tighten prohibition enforcement

In a House hearing on executive expenditures, Mellon argues shifting enforcement from the Justice Department to the Treasury could strengthen prohibition. He says Treasury would handle tax collection and alcohol regulation, while Justice prosecutions focus on offenses. Mellon asserts no change in the core duties of the old agency and warns against removing industry permit functions from existing departments.

Treasury Department Depar Tvhhe of Justice Industria Alcohal Department of Flelige Mellon

Dog Film Star Dies After Saving Woma From Gas

A famous dog film star known for roles with Ry Tin Tin saved his mistress Mrs. George Pickel from gas fumes in her Kentucky home. The canine died the same day after a frantic rescue attempt. the owner mourns as the dog’s talents are recalled and plans for his retraining and possible shipping to Hollyweod are mentioned.

Woma Witte Kentucky Ry Tin Tin Geor Pickel Paw Cie Bickel

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