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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1930

Page

2

French and British Envoys Meet to Reconcile Naval Views

London reports describe a private session at the London naval conference where French and British delegates reviewed expert reports on naval armament methods. The groups noted encouraging progress toward reconciling differing approaches, with Italian and American delegations also involved in related discussions. Secretary Stimson framed progress as encouraging but withheld specifics as further talks were arranged.

London Jon 10 Downing Street MacDonald Stimson Grandi of Maly

Gil Released From 3 Day Detention After Sheriff Action

A report describes 16 year old Lillie Cesily held in a county jail cell for weeks and released Friday after authorities questioned alleged logging activity. Her 12 year old brother Jesua was in another home with a sick mother and aunt. A neighbor cared for the children as the family awaited formal release.

Gwe Wights Lillie Cseily Suga Jesua

Chicago Citizens Forming Pool to Provide Money

Chicago officials report a civic pool formed by leading business interests to float the city. The plan aims to raise 50,000 dollars in tax anticipation warrants to cover funding for county and school district needs until assessments are completed. The citizens relief committee is led by Silex HB Strawn.

Chicago Ethc Theil Citizens Silex HB Strawn Orgacieux

Rogers Sinks Borders and Islands Theme at Conference

A spoof dispatch features Will Rogers and world leaders debating island coastlines and naval defenses. Quips touch on Britain, Japan, Italy, and other nations as MacDonald and Chasterlee play along, while a US prohibition case unfolds involving a 16 year old girl named Verne Miller.

Chasterlee Mr. Simidds Lealy Mr. Grandi Alps Was-a- Eni Japan Wakusaikul MacDonald Will Rogers

Tight tourney golf scores from opening rounds

Reported from a regional amateur tournament with several matches decided by default or narrow margins. Notables include Mubeamen over Maj by default and Cassius Carter over Ed Foulis, plus Veazey over Arthur Mendive. conditions were cold and greens reportedly slick as players battled early rounds.

Mubeamen Maj. W Cassius Carter Ed Foulis Veazey Arthur Mendive A. L Gay Antonio Clude Visitafie Ater Acratter Thurulay Vine Logan Okla Tenia Tevinsen Inf Handel Levineon

Soldier Fined for Liquor Charge in December Raid

A soldier pleaded guilty after December raids on a Wy pot raid led to the seizure of four small stills and several gallons of whiskey. He was fined $50 for liquor offenses.

Arell Sam Ravntan Ahbee

Jim Tells How It Happened In Wake Of River Incident

Former Governor James B. Vergy fractured a collar bone after a night incident at his Austin home. He described a river swim attempt on a high rise where a small house seemed to approach him and his friend W. Morrow appeared on the gallery before vanishing as waves subsided.

Austin James B. Verguyon Missisippi Sale W. Morrow

Street Name Change Sparks San Antonio Debate

A proposed Losoya Street rename to Broadway faced strong opposition from local business leaders and residents who argue Broadway is overused for major streets and that Losoya reflects San Antonio history. Commissioner Steffier said he would support Broadway only if residents along Broadway sign a petition. Losoya was named after LeSarn, a pioneer founder killed defending the mission at Third Street and Broadway.

Byoulway Steffier Broadway Losoya San Antonio Loroya Lesarn Mehone Third Street

Mexican Party Due Heads Home From Atlantic City Visit

A Mexican party led by highway commissioner Octavio Du Bois and other officials who attended the American high convention in Atlantic City will travel through San Antonio on Saturday en route to Mexico, Consol Gen Enrique Nentihaned announced.

Octavio du Bois Atlantic City San Antonio Mexico Enrique Nentihaned Dida

Valley Citrus Hit Hard by Cold Wave

Valley citrus crops in the Lower Tis Granite valley and Winter Garden district suffered damage from a recent freeze. Federal officials described the impact as considerable, with grapefruit and orange yields affected though not fully measured yet.

Valley Citrus Tis Granite Winter Garden T. D. Clark Glork

Veteran San Antonio sergeant dies in naval hospital

Serg. William McKaughan of the San Antonio police department died in a naval hospital Friday. A 71 year veteran known to Texas law officers, he is survived by his widow and daughter, Purotay. Growing tribute to Sergeant McKaughan Friday by Chief of Police Owe Kitny. The officers worked the same beat together for many years.

Serg William McKaughan Stace Gireet San Antonio Naval Hospital McKaughan Texas Far Forge Tle Ig Purotay Me Kanghan Weg E'riday Owe Kitny Aifteen

Warzeach testimony on recount and ballot tampering claims

The article reports a contested recount proposal involving Warzbach and McCloskey, detailing a written agreement on recount conditions. It notes allegations of tampered ballots, disputed return sheets, and heated testimony as debate continued into the afternoon with further proceedings planned for the next morning.

McCloskey Warzbone Wurzbach Baloot McClackey Sla Conrnol Robertson Wurzhnel du Theta Hobertson Tessimony McClockey

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