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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1931

Page

2

Auto crash injures city druggist and others

A morning auto collision near West Commerce Avenue injures a local druggist and two others. Druggist McCoy, who lived on Eas Lime Street, sustained facial fractures and skull injuries, while Robert B. Green Hospital treated the injured. A driver, 24, from Colorado Street, remained at the scene after the crash on Victor and Dass streets.

H. MrCoy Aeagyidt Henostt Ding Store West Commerce Robert B. Green Wes McCoy Sime Bernel Benth Colorads Waa Ies Wea Vicor Faia Cty Reed Y Wight Dewey Tats Jazoes Keeioe John Helo

Senators Cost Taxpayers Aide Paying Capitol Costs

Washington report Details on the regulatory appropriation bill showing annual costs for senators and representatives. It lists salaries at 19 000 each, travel allowances, staff and clerical expenses, and maintenance for the Capitol’s offices plus investigations and police. Total over 5 million dollars for architecture and grounds.

Washington I. G. Tan House of Representatives House Bury Jepi Hanna Eeoalr Cernerp Secatarh Pulaase Certin Longrounh Breaiet

Grant Secretary Dies in California

Unclear fragmentary report mentions a secretary named Grant in California. Details unreadable due to OCR errors. No verifiable names, dates, or events to confirm a specific incident or outcome.

Grant California Athcad

Rogers Raises Seven Thousand for Drought Appeal

Rogers directed his drought relief appeal in San Angelo Texas this week drawing a $7000 audience. He planned to trek to Dallas by car due to weather halting his air travel, aiming to continue fundraising for drought relief with a rhetorically charged appeal.

San Angela Teras Dallas America

Hawks Heading for Texas

Hawks journey described as they travel from Arkansas to Texas with Mrs Hawks accompanying in the back seat. The report mentions moving through locations including Fort Worth and Abilene as part of a U.S. unemployment relief tour led by Will Rogers, who plans stops in Breckenridge and Dallas. The article notes travelers from New York and references a Texan city pickup for Will Rogers.

Cans Blupy Ark

Railroads Presidents Arrive in San Antonio for Visits

San Antonio hosts presidents of two railroads led by Gheries A. Sommer of St Louis head of the Quanah Acme and Pacific Mallway and A Wright of the Manufacturers Railroad of St Louis. They meet with local officials for a short business call as other railroad leaders also visit the city.

San Antonio Jb. Monroe Howton Hakeoover Sowstern Vacille River St. L. McKibben Houston Bare Rio Grunde

Exchange Club to Hear Laubscher Netcbere President

Exchange Club hosts Laubscher Netcbere, newly elected chamber of commerce president, at weekly meeting. Lucas outlines arrangements for Trent Walter Hinton reception, NC-4 pilot, as nation-wide wartime notices and delays may affect plans on February 12.

Netcbere Exchange Club Sillear DT. Leubecher Chamber of Commerce Thurr Anthony Heta Pt Lucas Ap Numend Texas Lucas Trent Walter Hinton Apan Atlantic Ures noRpices

Alaskan Island Volcano Activates Amidst Voters Notice

Word of renewed activity reaches voters on Alenliog and Aleses reninnta as steam and lava flow from Mount Shuafinlion are observed. Capt. C Ey Anferaog reports steamer rr. Mount Shuafinlion barbingeherle of flame and dapee vlouis of amokest. Five-minute interval for sale announcement and rental ad space advertised by Crickett 2400 for inquiries.

Open Amateur Tourney Benefits From Rain Delay

Heavy rainfall in January improved soil and crop conditions across Southwest Texas affecting vegetables. Experts note near-freeze and drought risk reduced, promising best harvest in years for regions including the Hi Grande Valley and Winter Garden as planting resumes.

Texas Federel-Siale Pruitt Com Aisasion Company Bes Canadca Gilleaple Kendall Pruitt I. Qeonsiog

Lowman Rejects New Import Bill

Seymour A. Lowman, assistant refatirer axiataes, indicated today that he did not support Kendall's import bill aimed at Hua Sinn ponds, a measure by a Tennessee Republican. The scene is Washington, January 2.

Lowman Washinurun Seymour A. Lowman Axiataes Kendall Tennaslvania Republicam Hua Sinn Ponds

Coast Guard Inquiry Probes Josephine Slaying Threats

Reported threats during the Josephine killing case involve a crew member allegedly vowing vengeance if Captain William J. Cluetts died. Coast Guard officers, led by Captain Cecil M. Gabacect, seek the truth as the cutter Josephine Koa hurries to Staten Island hospital.

New York Jos Couadian Run-Cuccer Josephine Comet Guard William J. Cluett Coast Guard Alfeort Gillett Cook Donnett Welker Cluetwoe Leing Staten, Island Walker Tin Brothee Coast Guards Mac Shoard Eylden Kart Schmide Boatewaim Cluets Ander Speen Schmide Boant Cecil M. Gabaect Bree Staten Dsland Josephing Geral

Rum runner vessel ownership dispute debated by state dept

The American consulate at Yarmouth Nova Scotia reports the rum runner Josephine Kl wan may be American owned. Officials seek to establish ownership as the vessel tied to a Canadian region and sunk in March 1920 in the Gulf of Mexico with loss of life while the ownership determination remains unsettled.

U.S Washinbton, D. C., Inc Box Het State Department Yarmouth Nova Gulf of Mexico Joss Ife

Petty racketeer shot and killed in Chicago district

OMTCAGO Jan 28. Morri a Berkowitz described by police as a petty racketeer was shot and killed in Marwell district early today. The slayers escaped.

Petty Chicago Omtcago Morria Berkowitz Marwell Sheck

Weather Forecast Summary for Southwestern Region

Weather report shows varying cloud cover with possible precipitation and temperature details for Wednesday. Forecast includes probabilities of rain, expected lows and highs, and notes on wind conditions across listed locations such as Helena and nearby towns.

Texans weigh demerits for Balding on education board

In Austin Teo 28 members of the Texan Senate consider the merit of demerits against Hoonk Balding for joining the state board of education after a public hearing on his confirmation last night. Baldwin, editor of a Waco newspaper, faces questions as former colleagues from District 1 push objections during the governor’s nomination hearing.

Austin Teo Hoonk Balding State Board of Education Bald Beem Beldwin Waco Batilwin Nomlon Lione

Girl Reserve Activities Resume Under New Secretary

New Girl Reserve secretary from Pratt Kansas Silas Dorothy Gebaart renamed Wuestlay and arrived from Denver Colorado to lead activities in Idaho and Daylington County. Gebbach previously studied at Homthweatern College Winfield Kansas and the University of California, gaining experience in the work.

Mise Dorothy Gebhart Pratt, Kan San Antonio W. A Mary Carnalion Cater Wuestlay Silas Dorothy Gebaart Pratt Kansas Gebbach Denver Colo Uolee Idaho Daylington County Med Coltege Winfield, Kens University of California

Star Recovering From Operation

Star of motion Digkures Grant Willers is reported improving after an operation for appendicitis. He collapsed Monday night during a public appearance where he had been filming. The incident and recovery are being watched closely by fans and industry observers.

Chiqago Yun MNKI Grant Willers Yang Star of Motion Digkures Avete Appendicitig Par Sisteeday Withers Ab & Ihoatee

Heising Ordered to Duty at Dodd Fort Sam Houston

A sentence reports Heising ordered to active duty at Dedfield Fort Sam Houston for five woning beginning February.

Heising Dodd Hara C. Helsings Ain Conus von Antonin Dedfield Fort Sam Houston Fite Woning

A Texas Education Board Hearing Onappoint ment Contested By Members

The district board faced questions over DeWotte and Guldthwaite about harmony within the board. Halidwin criticized legislators while Folder accused Baldwin of misalignment with the congressional program. Petsch defended Baldwin as courageous and sincere, with a tense executive session following the hearing. Senator Pollard of Tyler chaired the panel and action was expected the next day. BalIayln’s appointment closed Moody’s term.

DeWotte Guldthwaite Board of Education Te Knard Flohtre Halidwin Itg Beldwin A. P. Petsch Loldo G Hell 9 Tong Pollacd Tyler Baliayln Dan Moody

Osborn Optician Promises Eye Comfort Methods

An advertorial note touts Dr. J. J. Osborn as optician and promises relief for eye pains. It asserts that readers have altered spectacles, had teeth extracted, and sought remedies, then urges inquiry into fitting glumes and vision devices, claiming January 1209 apparatus will prove the cause of eye ache.

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