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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1930

Page

2

Bridge Hands and Decisions in Milton Wort Radio Game

A report on a Milton Wort radio bridge segment features players Ellen Pim of Montreal Canada William Aran of San Antonio Texas and Slewerd G. Bates of New York with B. J. Tobin of Chicago as placers. It recounts bidding and play strategy including no trump decisions and heart and spade continuations amid a complex hand by Mrs Pim declarer and Mrs Ryan partner.

Pert Ron Milton Wort Mire Prism Aralez Epider Mr. Barney Crest Boris Topin North Epaies Brote Clube Mya Frum South Aardar Tobin Noriy Parsley West Declarer Pim Singleton & of Spades Ryan East Feck Mre Bardler Dymus Pintr Decister Miete

Ambassador to Poland Moore to be the first

Alexander P. Moore is named as the first ambassador to Poland. The appointment signals a new phase in diplomacy as relations normalize. Moore, a career diplomat, is expected in Warsaw to establish the embassy and begin formal negotiations with Polish authorities.

Five Thousand Dollars To Clothe One Man Well

Chicago January 20 F L rence N Heppner first vice president of the National Association of Merchant Tailors estimates five hundred to ten dollars will clothe one man for a season. The convention lists required outfits including coats vests trousers overcoats and shirts for spring and winter wardrobes. Heppner notes fashion shifts toward wide shouldered suits and lighter waistcoats with white ties as core style.

Chicago Ulster Heppner Oxford

Bridge Play Analysis of Difficult Nine Heart Hands

A detailed mock bridge narrative examines declarer decisions and signaling in a complex nine heart sequence. It traces lead choices, dummy interactions, and endgame risks with emphasis on queen of hearts, long diamonds, and the impact of persuadeable signals on trick outcomes.

Sunshine 10 Temper Cold Weather Outlook East Texas

Freezing temperatures with clear skies and sunshine predicted for San Antonio and vicinity within 24 hours. Thermometers to fall to around 22 degrees Thursday morning, then rise with sun. Moderate north winds, slightly warmer by Thursday, light rain absent in Texas records. Adie notes 16 inches of recent snowfall elsewhere.

San Antonio Viccinity Weather Bureau Texan Wrather Bureau Texas Adile

Man Answers Ad Draws Fine in Court Case

A reader recounts a court case where a man responded to an advertisement, faced a 200 dollar fine, and involved names such as Mrs J Seber and Judge Wale Tear. Testimony covered bids and plays as a card game setting, with remarks on bids, openings, and potential term conclusions.

J. Seber JM Ituk West Meustem Meyers Plugins Tadee Waren

Measure H seeks to curb public drinking in Washington

A model prohibition bill pushed by Hoover administration aims to dry up major cities, applying to the District of Columbia and potentially guiding national reform. It proposes penalties for public drinking, dry agents in policing, warrants for private dwellings, seized vehicles use, and federal defense for police threatened with criminal charges.

Washington, D. C San Hoover Adinistration Congress Benator Howell Nepniican Nebracka Department of Matite Distriet of Columbia Uly United States Hoover District of Columbia Mitchell Seiphlemecray Jewell'shy Borah Idaho Department of Justice Senate

Jury Adicts 176 on Liquor Counts at Galveston Meet

In Galveston Jai Galveston 176 crimes linked to liquor were charged by a federal grand jury. George Mies and about 20 residents face indictments for various violations involving alcohol transport and distribution. The case highlights federal action amid ongoing enforcement efforts.

Galveston Jai Caleeton Fort George Mies

Funeral Date Set for Mrs Froebel

Funeral services for Anna Froebel, 34, will be held Thursday at St Josephs church after a Tuesday night death at 42 Washington street. Born in Gatemon and longtime resident of the United States, she is survived by her husband and several relatives.

Anna Froebel Washington Street Schaeiner

Chicago riot leaves two police officers dead after clash

Early today in Chicago, police say extremist militants resisted arrest and opened fire on officers in a rear street confrontation. Two officers were killed and several suspects wounded as the skirmish ended. Authorities vow swift action against the attackers.

Chucag Sian Bho Ayalle Bine Ap

Federal agent beaten in Seattle bootlegger chase

Jan 2 a federal prohibition agent D Hountog was abducted by alleged Honor racketeers, found an hour and a half later badly beaten in the Duwamish area. Another undercover agent R Givn said he and Dunning had been pursuing a deal with bootleggers, details of a car raid and a staged escape described as the crew beat the officers before fleeing toward Duwamish along the Seattle Tacoma highway.

Spatile D. Hountog Herm Geng Nouth Oodna Dunning R. Givn Vunwing Plana Ginn Gion Ealed Giun Gion Gino Alao James Yams Seattle Downing Rar Duwamish Duwamish Rs Beattle Beattle-Tacoma Highway

Protests Plan to Frivate Officials Protests Plan to Frivate Officials

Washington protest filed with the Senate by Senator Glass urges rejection of President Hoover's plan to grant magialrate powers to United States commissioners. The protest, by U S Attorney John Paul of the western district of Virginia, labels the so called commission on law enforcement as harmful and elicits Senate amusement.

Washington, D. C Hoover United States John Paul Virginia Senate Glass Pew Commission On Law Enforcement

Negro to die in electric chair after conviction

Teas Jan 29 reports Ostey Gunn, 21, a white girl, attacked by a Black man. The convict, a Negro, faces execution in the electric chair on September 16 after his guilty verdict for the assault.

Teas Ostey Gunn

Michael Arlen to Tour United States after arrival

Eastern society circles await the arrival in América of author Michael Arlen and his wife. The Green Hat writer will make a brief tour of the United States.

América Michael Arlen United States

Negro Charged With Cutting Phone Wire Faces 8 Year Term

In Bexar County Texas a jury selection began in the Thirty seventh District Court for Thornan Malone a black man charged with obstructing a telephone line and with murder in two cases. He allegedly cut about 000 feet of copper wire on a line near San Antonio last August. An ensuing gun fight with George A Burke and F L St Giraud led to murder charges. Malone has been free on bond since his arrest. Assistant District Attorney B F Ladon notes this is among the heaviest indictments returned by a local grand jury.

Thornan Malone Dietrict Court Wernerdas Neanull Matoue B. F. Ladon Attorn Bexar County

Blast wrecks Filipina center in California city

A blast destroyed the Filipina center in Atogeton California early today. The old mansion housing a dance hall and dormitory for Filipinos was heavily damaged with many occupants awakened by the explosion. Police noted possible causes linked to anti Filipino tensions, with burns and injuries reported among Filipinos. Rioting rumors in nearby areas were later found to be unrelated.

Atogeton Calif Polies Beny Beulsestern Watsonville Fag Jose Centre California Citten Fulpino Center Ita

Senate raises millinery bench tax in Jax action

Washington report notes the senate vote to increase the duty on millinery rayon from 16 to a higher rate. The measure, tied to a broader tariff package, aims to affect hat suppliers and retailers with a wobatan Wal reference unclear in the text.

Washington, D. C Senate

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