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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1930

Page

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Aimee McPherson Debut and City Building Notes

Today in Los Angeles readers glimpse weather talk about rain and purity, Aimee McPherson’s debut sermonettes and talkies, and praise for new city buildings. Richfield Oil’s Sixth and Flower monument and the Bullock’s-Wilshire store highlight local architectural pride built by Angelenos.

Will Hays Purity Aimee McPherson Arthur Brisbane Bing Features Bry Toa Richfield Oil Mr. Wooley New York Bullock-Wilshire Bullock Alinoal Ecllonen de Bamberger Newark N. J

Weather forecast gibberish with many errors

The text appears as a broken weather forecast listing temperatures, winds, and travel notes with scattered proper nouns and misread words. It mentions Wednesday to Thursday cold spells, near 92 degrees, and travel regions such as California and New York with vague flying conditions and elevations around 2000 feet.

East Taras Coset Oskews Deerer Cele Dee Molve Iowa New Menkee Toulalane Oklshoma New Menke Eran Ana Louisiana

Resigning General Fring de Rivera Faces Constitutional Shift

A deputy ruler of Spat, General Fring de Rivera, resigns his post signaling the fall of the military dictatorship. Officials indicate the regime will be replaced by a constitutional government with orderly transition and reforms.

Fring de Rivera Spat

Needs of 6 A Studied for New Bond

A city bond issue discussion delayed by Mayor Chambers absence and survey delays. Park and recreation departments seek funds, with park $750,000 and recreation $207,750. Street department aims for a larger share, citing street improvements for annexed areas. Fire department survey pending, map of hydrants in progress, cost estimates approximate.

Ion GC. Me Chambers Yurveya City Commission Prrt Chambers Park Department Paul EB. Stofffer City Recreation Board Fark Jacob Rubiola Paul Steffler Steffler San Antonio Hrockenridge Park Yar At Palm Reignis Auid Aix Humnusiums Agit Banket

Arizona Deputy Dies of Wounds in Gun Battle

Deputy Sheriff Lee Wright of Chandler Arizona died from wounds suffered in a gun battle two weeks earlier. The incident involved Mrs Schroder, W Glenn Dague, and Vernon Ackerman near Chandler. Schroder and Dague were later returned to Newcastle for a murder charge in the slaying of a Pennsylvania state police corporal.

Phoenix Ariz Sherif Lee Wright Chandler Rene Schrodder W. Glenn Dague Vernon Ackerman

Senate to Vote on Philippine Independence Bill

Senate prospects an early vote on Philippine independence. Chairman Hingham of the Senate Territories Committee announced the panel would report a bill soon after February 16, signaling swift action during the present Congress session.

Washinurun Le.p Hingham Senate Territories Committee

Drys Decline Test Vote on 2.75 Beer

WASHINGTON January 20 The drys declined to test a 2.75 beer issue, saying the poll would focus only on the major question of prohibition or no prohibition.

Drys Wablington

Eight children witness a farmer shooting spouse in Kansas

In Wichita Kansas on January 20 imprisonment a wealthy farmer ACIUE T Cartwright 45 shot and killed Eva Cartwright 41 then wounded himself as eight children watched. The incident occurred near Owenville about sixteen miles north of Wichita.

Wichita, Ken Aciiue T. Cartwright Oniville Nouth Here Eva

Dry Repeal Bills to Be Heard on February 12

Washington reports hearings to be held February 12 by the House Judiciary Committee on bills to repeal the Eighteenth Amendment. The measure follows ongoing prohibition debates as lawmakers set dates and prepare testimony.

Washington, D.C Chainmar -Graham House Judiciary Committee Yoyen Beasures

Health Measure Approved For Public Health Council

The House interstate commerce committee approved the Parker bill to coordinate public health activities of the government and establish a national advisory health council. The action was reported from Washington on January 20.

Okeh. Wasitington LL. C Louse Intercatute Commerce Committee

Belgian Girl on Airplane Council

Suzy Lippens daughter of the air minister becomes a member of the superior air council and the first woman in the center to obtain a pilot's license.

Lrussels Suzy Lippens Superior Air Council

Director and Actress to Marry in San Francisco

Dolly Woon of California plans marriage to Nvonne, an actress in San Francisco, with Howard Warne Jr a motion picture actor to act as the groom's associate in the ceremony. The announcement notes the couple's intent and involved parties.

Dolly Woon Calif San Francisco Califa Vite Xinia Trowne Moire Howard DB. Warne Jr

New Premier Rules in Spain After Dictatorship

Madrid 28. General Dumne o Berenguer prepared to lead a new government after Primo de Rivera's resignation. He pledged to restore constitutional order, reestablish the 1874 constitution, and curb disorder amid student protests. Most cabinet picks expected to be civilians, leaning conservative and liberal factions. The king's move aims to win military and political confidence and stabilize the capital.

Madrid Dan INS Primo de Rivera Spain Dumneo Berenguer Primo de Husera Berenguer Department Hic. Lator Alfonso Bath Chr Nates Totais Tt In Terenguere Ti In Tie Ying

Snooper Banned by City Commissioner Near Pollard Home

The article describes Commissioner of Health A Pollard posting a sign near his door after a peeping incident at the Pollard residence. The intruder reportedly fled when confronted, then disappeared in small developments, with the sign reading Smallpox? or similar.

Byaastos Dan A. Pollard Healthy

Tynan Urged To Announce Independent DA Candidacy

Walter Tynan faced a petition signed by about 40 lawyers urging him to run for district attorney as an independent. Tamar Seeligson, who will not seek re election, pledged support for Tynan. Tynan said any candidacy would be independent, not aligned with any machine or faction, and depends on public belief in such a strong stand.

Walter Tynan Attoriney Elie Wacline Dexar County Wisi Machine Caucus Tam Ihe

Shock From Seeing Wreck Kills Man

Mall en November 24 a man named Dou na McNeia Gonzales, 72, died after the excitement of witnessing a wreck. Several others were only slightly injured as witnesses reacted to the incident that morning in the ency.

Man Mallen Douna McCneia Gonzales Ency

Contested Texas House Seat Debate From McCloskey Case

In Washington D C on January 28 the House Elections Committee extended the review of the contest involving Republican Harry M Worebich for Texas Fourteenth District against Democrat Augustus McCloskey. Attorney Hugh Robertson argued the 128 election results were flawed and accused a conspiracy with the Texas governor adding a qualifying clause.

Washington, D.C House Harry M. Worebich Texas Augustus McCloskey Hugh Robertson Wuarzbach Lefora Horse of Representative Terus McCloskes Stebertson

Robertson Attacks Justice Department in DC Report

Attorney Hugh Robertson for Harry M. Warzdaeb criticized the Justice Department in Washington DC over its handling of investigation into alleged Cranls in Besar county. He targeted Representative Mc Closkey and cited delays in prosecuting alleged crime links to Navy officials and house chert end Navy Neachia Urerontyst.

M Closkey Seeks Recount in San Antonio Election Contest

Washington DC reports attorney John L. Birkett Jr. pressing for a full recount of the Warr hach McCloskey congressional race in San Antonio. Birkett argues the outcome hinges on contested ballots and urges floor consideration this afternoon. Marty M. Wurzbach challenges the result amid fraud charges as the contest continues.

UV Eee Tweedy McCloskey San Antonio Marty M. Wurzbach Piblichn Teaver Tam

School Boy Martyr to Dry Law

A 1923 Charles City incident tied to enforcement of Prohibition ends with Melvin Stoker shot on a highway after a party returning home. Deputy Vern Cutler faced indictment, conviction, and parole following the coroner and city officials reports.

Prohibitlor Washington Herald B. J. Oakes Floyd County Dan Shannon Pollen Charles City Towa Melvin Stoker Vern Cutler Cutler Floyd Counts Oakes The Herald Tullowa Melvin Stover

Poor scores mark early golf era at Willow Springs braced by damp wind

The amateur tournament at Willow Springs, a prelude to the Texas Open at Brackenridge Park, opened with high scores as a damp course and chilly wind hindered play. Capt. Jimmy Dikex led locals with 44, while George Seclander shot 41 and others posted scores ranging from 35 to 55 amid the unsettled conditions.

Amiateur Willow Springs Brackenridge Park Jimmy Dikex George Seclander Jowith L. I. Roth Harry Sames Bob Lederer Tadgett T. S. Clark Hoxie Thornps Bruce Weary Dale Hilton Larence J. &. Wsborn Ca M. Kleberg J. H. Wagner Mark Woods L. Taily

Seventeen Seamen Lost As Trawler Sinks After Boiler Blast

London reports that eighteen seamen were drowned when the trawler Mola sank off Carn Island after a boiler explosion. The CNS dispatches say missing crew are feared dead and recovery efforts continue.

London Carfn Island Tome

Courtroom hears eight men rule on Brady sanity in Highsmith case

Eight men testified about Judge Brady on the night Miss Highsmith was stabbed on November 9. They described him as drinking heavily and appearing unsettled, with several saying he was under the influence at the time. Houston lawyer J C Townes added he believed Brady was a sane, intelligent attorney despite observed intoxication.

Austin Jen Rudy Hie Rin Mike Lebile Highsmith Steuart Francis Dallas McKeon Tilers C.K. O'Riley Brody Misa Highsmith Kester Denman Lufkin College of Industrial Arts Board of Regents Toni Nelson Rock Honker J. C. Townes Houston Brady Wones Dasion Sloges Fort Worth Ba. Berte Howton Townes Iseady Eesbeas Texas University Bed Bern Moser Ele

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