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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1930

Page

2

Doran 15 Asked For Day In Hearings On Alcohol

Washington Jan 23 The house expenditures committee pressed Gov James M Doran to deliver notes of concerns about the amount of industrial alcohol drawn in the thirteenth prohibition district including Chicago The panel weighing a proposed transfer of enforcement duties from the treasury to the justice department acted on an executive occasion Representative Schafer Wisconsin urged speed and said it would take 10 days to gather details on how much industrial alcohol the W T Rawigh company of Freeport Illinois had withdrawn The panel also discussed a possible reorganization of the prohibition setup as proposed by one member.

Washington, D.C Prohibition Doyen William Schafer W. T. Rawigh Freeport Til Washington T. C Hoover Law Enforcement Commission Capitol Hill House Representatives Schafer Epublican Wisconsin Sabath Illinois Binck Demorrt New York Cochran Missouri Cho Tae Wuoln Department of Justice King Dencral Utah Wickersham Pound Bowns Prohibition Bureau Hin Treasury Prohibiton Bureau Department ‘of Justice Dise James M. Doran Doran

Ask Logo On Losoya Street Traffic Extension

A city committee led by W. Penstermeker discussed continuing negotiations to reroute one way traffic on Losoya Street and rename the street to Broadway between Commerce and Market. Commissioner Phil Wright said no action would occur until the extension is completed and a thorough traffic study is made.

Losoya Street Broadway Commerce Marget Phil Wright Wright W. Penstermeker

Wealthy Mexican Shoe Man to Wed in City

Joseph H. Weller, a wealthy shoe man of Mexico City, and Alice Olive Clark, widow of Mexico City, filed notice of intention to wed yesterday in Los Angeles, signaling a forthcoming marriage.

Mexico Tos Angeles Joseph H. Weller Mexico City Bra Alice Olive Clark

Man Held in L A as Train Rider Refuses 25 for Dog Pal

An L A bound hobo, aged two in a jail report, refuses a $25 offer for his canine companion Teddy a large Airedale owned by Charles Silverman of Soulsville Ky The dog has traveled the country twice with its master and their bid to sell Teddy at the jail failed The pair have journeyed from the west coast toward their Nevada home with Teddy remaining loyal to Silverman despite offers from police and others

Teddy Charles Silverman Louisville L. A Silverman San Antonio United States Soulsville Conine

Public hearings sought as wets press for prohibition moves

Washington, D C saw the House wets demand public hearings on transferring prohibition enforcement to the Department of Justice. Wickersham backs the transfer while Congress contemplates ongoing probes into industrial alcohol diversion to bootleg channels and enforcement effectiveness. The clash centers on admin control and the integrity of the prohibition program.

Wife Complains of Habhv Capacity in Waful Report

A fragmented Washington note describes a wife’s complaint about her husband’s capacity and appetite during wartime. The garbled text mentions beer, scarce supplies, and strain on households, reflecting domestic tensions amid hardship.

Washington, D.C

Fireman’s quick action saves block after blaze

In New Fork on January 2 a fireman named Sara White spotted a fire in a building, rang the alarm, and rushed to the box. Fire crews arrived, controlled the blaze, and no injuries were reported. The incident disrupted evening activity but ended with the fire contained.

UPI Elnthing

Two Fliers Stationed at Local Post in San Antonio

A fragmentary report identifies two aviation cadets linked to a San Antonio home at 213 San Pedro Avenue. It notes one cadet, a University of Texas student, and mentions other affiliates at naval posts and a February assignment to flying school at Brora Fel, with Lt. Charles T. Steng listed among leaders.

S. A San Antonin Nayal Brora Fel Charles T. Steng Fark Sam Thansten Col Charlee Charlee Th Stane Try In Ga Nave Inspector General At With Corpareca Jet J Will Campbell Anhy San Antonia Isin Welirens San Pedro Avenur Jean Or University of Toray Fatbart Til Desorge Toute Benoks

Fifteen Year Old Held on Liquor Charge in Jail

A 15 year old girl was held in jail on liquor charges after a raid by prohibition officers. The girl claimed the illegal property belonged to her father and could not post bond. A 16 year old, Norra Stith, was sent to the county jail on a separate bootlegging charge after whiskey seized on premises and destroyed by officers.

Carlos Wired Prohibition Paul A.lackbert United States Sone Castilla Iby Mbe Albert Mungary Norra Lockhart

TEARS SO LONG SET TO Wall PRIGONG TEARS SO LONG SET TO Wall PRIGONG

The report details a Texas tour by Terna Vexi stature members tied to weather, with plans to visit penitentiaries in Huntsville and nearby farms. It notes a building testimony in Tyler about a highway office, authority questions, and budget issues, plus prison centralization debates in the Senate.

Prigong Austin Terna Dan Moorly Barrington and Retriera Farms State Highway Commission Tyler Cone Johnson House St. Bond Terrell Alfred Petsch Fredericksburg Sandera Nacog

22 Believed Lost as Vessels Sink

In a coastal tragedy off Thingies harbor a Geo fishing team lost at sea during a storm. The late reports indicate 22 believed missing with vessels sinking amid rough seas and high winds.

Tamitco Tan Geo Thingies Harbor

Swap Your Property Classified Trade Offer

Read 8 for me in this notice about trading real estate and other articles. Many can make gains through swaps and exchanges. This classified ad urges readers to take advantage of daily trade opportunities and explore offers now.

Turo

Hearings on Transfer Measure Narrowed by Chairman

Chairman Williamson announced future hearings would focus on implementing President Bonner's recommendations to strengthen enforcement by carrying out the transfer. Benacer said he would not expand the scope of the hearings further after the meeting.

Williamson Uonner Benafer

Radio Beacons to Guide Mail Fliers in Chicago Route

CHICAGO January reports that National Air Transport will deploy radio beacons to guide mail fliers on the Chicago to New York run. Beacons cut weather delays and improve timing. department of commerce orders beacon range beyond June.

Chicago Tilote National Air Transport Mail Sdanes Renio Range Heaton Oe Department of Rentmierce Pr Oten

Cash Punch Board Seized by Deputies

The most elaborate punch board ever taken by the deputy sheriff was seized in a club on Lesoya aheel Thursday morning. Aberit Alfonse Newton opened a tar on money paying boards. Deputy Sheriff Subira said a charge would be filed. Newton claimed the boards held coin and money.

Lesoya Aheel Aberit Alfonse Newton Sherifé Subira Keclif Newton

Military Affairs Committee Heard At San Antonio Chamber

The San Antonio chamber of commerce board met at 2 pm to hear a military affairs report and appoint a committee to advance the tourist hotel project. President Walter Walthall presided as the meeting discussed the plan and next steps.

San Antonio

Resume Dye Lobby Probe In Utah Senate Hearings

The Senate lobby committee heard Samuel Russell, former secretary to Senator King, testify about E T Tizkeell of General Dyestuff and alleged efforts to influence the tariff bill. Russell said Pivkrell aided in planning a Senate investigation of the due trust while performing duties, with frequent meetings and access to offices, though he denied using the secretary's office as headquarters.

Mir Pivkrell Wen

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