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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1930

Page

3

Deep Sand in Cole Field Extends Oil Boom Reach

Magnolia Petroleum Company No. 4 Tremuvn-Honnvides well in Myrtle Trade subdivision of Arise grant, Cole field, tested large oil and gas volumes at 3050 to 3083 feet. Located two miles from No. 1 Brennan-Trenavides, the well shows 30.9 gravity oil and brownish black fluid with high gas content, indicating a new flowing producer as the field expands.

Magnolia J’etroleum c Taredo Myrtle Trade Arise Grant Cole Aome Brennan-Trenavides Discovery Dean Lewin Magoolin Mercy Fansler Datedo

Air Transport Men Hear Outline of New Regulations

Washington report shows Assistant Secretary Ronny Young outlining minimum safety standards for air transport operators. Key points include two way radio, weather info reception facilities, and emergency message transmission to ground. Also calls for emergency landing fields and lighted airways.

Washington, D.C. Sa Department of Commercalay Agsidiant Ronny Young

Malone the Third Marriage for Lawyer Malone

Malone, a noted American divorce lawyer, wed Edna Lonlés Johnson of Brooklyn in a simple ceremony at Prince raw. This marks his third marriage after a recent divorce from Borin Stevens of Orsohn, Neb.

Victory mood in England as George III triumphs

London reports a celebratory mood across the country after King George III defeats Tig Him Thompson and Chivago. A royal delegation and commission are planned to define next steps and establish measures to begin restorative actions. Will Bovers signs the letter.

London Eile Dao England George Tig Thompson Chivago Big Bil Chiesa Iim Will Bovers

Butler and Watson clash in negligent collision case

Mrs. BSP Butler, nominee for mayor, charged Trobert Ni Barstey with negligent collision after a Dewey Place crash that damaged her car. Judge Watson declined to fine Barkley, citing wet streets and signaling duties, while Butler pressed for accountability and exchanged sharp words with the judge.

Bsp. Butler Yove Watson Corporation Cour Aes Butler Trobert Ni Barstey OA McCillough Dewey Place Main Avenue Barkley Watson Tadgs Watson

Life Saved by Friend's Tip Licks 13 Years' Handicap

A Canadian veteran credits Nujol with easing chronic intestinal pain after wartime injuries. He describes years of use, praising its gentle action, safety, and lack of habit formation. The testimonial urges readers to try Nujol, calling it “Hottled sunshine” and harmless.

Rivate Loughnan Srottlah Foch Ypres Canada Nujal

London Naval Conferenceing Session Amid Dormant Talks

Report from London states the naval conference sits in suspended animation as leaders from five powers work toward a more open plenary session tomorrow. American delegates push to place responsibility for delays, with Britain and France at odds over Mediterranean and European disarmament terms.

Twindon Jar London Aeap Italiana Stinson Watahipe Europe European Politics Instead of With Shiny and Guns Gyda Hey Lerce Sisee Waltera Tripoli Stimson Ambarsaddy Morro MacDonald

Dallas Deputy linked to Shipp case in Bexar jail

Demity Bherith Whisenant of Palins appeared at the Bexar County jail Wednesday over a warrant for the removal of Shipp Burley Shipp. The warrant rests on an indictment charging robbery by assault. A prior conviction for robbery by Nassau with firearms is pending here. Shipp is linked to a recent theater cashier robbery in Frederickeborg. Five other indictments are listed against him here.

Burley Shipp Dallas Demity Bherith Whisenant Palins Bexar Cquity Snme Nasauie Lhala Shipp

Civil Service Planned Exams for Various Posts

Examinations in the next 60 days will test for senior librarian junior technologist junior biologist assistant inspector of ballot boxes junior architect and guard for penal correctional institutions. Pay ranges from 400 to 600 marks monthly. Details from the examination board secretary M Tauckenbach announced Wednesday.

M. At. Tauckenbach Testa Tor Ballera Wariber

Gangster Killed by Rival Faction in Waterfront Feud

STW YORK Jan 29 The longtime gang dealer Red Donnelly Rosners aid Cease aide today to the long list of gang dealers slain in the waterfront feud in the Red Hook district of Brooklyn. A rival gunmen hidden behind checkers boards the pier fatally ambushed another figure near Columbia.

STW York Gfr Charlea Red Donnelly Roosenrs Bee Red Hock Trookisn

Wife of Governor Saenz to Visit in August

Aaron Saenz wife of the Nuevo Leon governor will arrive in San Quoiig Wednesday night for a brief visit about 1 hour, accompanied by Mia Marie Saens sister of the governor. They will stay at the Gunter hotel.

Mia Aaron Saenz Nuevo Leon Melee Marie Saens Anvernor Tte Gunter Hotel

Executive in DA for Meet Executive in DA for Meet

Mrs Green, vice president and director, heads Espencee Corset Co and asserts corsets remain a staple for American women. She opened a London agendab four years ago and now has agents in the United Kingdom, accompanied by J P Toterts and Mrs Buty Bleving.

Mra. Blynche 13 Geren New Hayes Coon Ara Cireon Antoine Werdnestay Plaza Notes Espencee Corset Wales

Telephone inquiry into possible monopoly in communications

Washington January 28 1931 Senator Clarence Dill pointed to rising New York Telephone rates as evidence for wide probes. The Senate Interstate Commerce Committee led by Senator James Couzens investigates general communications conditions to decide if a new Federal Communications Commission should be created or control stays with the Interstate Commerce Commission. The hearing opens with charges against the Radio Corporation of America and the American Telephone and Telegraph company as scrutiny expands to California Washington and Utah where state legislatures seek federal action. President Gifford of AT and T will testify before the committee.

Ds Usiserwal aeTyice WASHINGTON, D/C Telegraph Reimpaiy Jie le Senate Interstnie Commerce Clarence Dill Washington New York State New York Telephone Company Setealor James Couzens Michigan Interstate Commerce Commission Radio Corporation of America Pacific California Sego Congresa the &. T. and I

Four New Members Named on Local Library Board

Major C. M. Chambers announced appointment of four new members to the library board and reappointment of four others whose terms expired. New appointees include Miss Elizabeth Houston and Albert Tlute, president of St Marys University. M. Harris, a newspaper man. and Dr. Charles A. I. Campbell. Reappointed are Hiram Tar ter, Mrs. A. Kiler, Mrs. Henry Drought, and Williams Aubrey. Additional new members: Leo H. Dielmann, Jesse W y Crow, and Dr. Paul B. P. Kera.

C. M. Chambers Elizabeth Houston Albert Tlute St. Mary's University M. Harris Charles A. I. Campbell Hiram Tarter A. Kiler Henry Drought Williams Aubrey Gotzoing Leo H. Dielmann Jesse Wy, Crow Paul BP. Kera

Shelled Pecans and Personal Items Reported Stolen

Shelled pecans totaling a value of 600 dollars were reported stolen from Guadalups Valley Teccan company at 1134 West King’s Highway. A. Muberts of that address reported the loss. Ilma Good, a guest at the Pruiten tink hotel, reported that his coat and croft were stolen. Mrs Ellen Mitts of 1220 Mason Street had her home prowled with pot plants and lent globes taken. W. D. Werner at Southland hotel reported a diamond stick-pin stolen from his caom.

Guadalups Valley Tecan Company West King’s Highway W. D. Werner Southland Hotel Mod Bie Caom

Little Old Woman Stops Burglary by Pulling Tie

New York January reports Mrs Louise Flegeman a 62 year old resident of a six foot two inch frame stopped a burglary by grabbing the intruder Joseph Persau and pulling his necktie causing him to gasp for breath. Lodgers summoned police who arrived as the suspect demanded 70 dollars for freedom.

NEW_YORK Louise Flegeman Landaily Kiavea Joseph Persau Vegeman Ipelinn

City battles gambling claims amid arrests and police rhetoric

Commissioner Chit Wright denied the city was waging a war on gambling houses despite numerous arrests in the period. West argued the city could not sustain a war and noted some operators seek lenient terms. The messy garbled text mentions enforcement actions and possible leniency in prosecutions.

Chit Wright Welnesdar Nest Na Gen West Bom Limon

Boy Hunter Uses Too Many Guns Loot Is Revealed

Police recovered $1000 worth of guns and ammunition taken from Poteber nick Hardware at 211 North St Marys Street. Detectives traced the theft to two Government Hill youths who used a different gun each hunting day. Three youths faced arrest as investigators closed in after a neighbor boy spilled details.

Boy Hunter Government Hill Potebernick Hardware Company North St. Mary's Street AL Hartman Hartman Flattman A. G. Laakson T He Arsenal

Clothing Firm Files Bankruptcy in Federal Court

A clothing company based at 100 North Finrea Street filed voluntary bankruptcy in federal court. The firm, about four years old, manufactured children's clothing. The petition was signed by the president. A schedule of assets and liabilities was filed with the petition.

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Fortune Transfer Held Illegal by Court

A federal court ruled the transfer of the fortune of Jackson Marnett, an Oklahoma Creek Indian, to charitable institutions and his wife illegal. The case exposed a dispute over over 1,000,000 in Liberty bonds, with guardianship disputes and questions of rightful control, order returned to the government.

Torrea Kane van Jackson Marnett Goverian Sig United States Circuit

Wright to Urge Use of Insignia for Funeral Cars

Fire and Police Commissioner Phil Wright will urge a standard insignia for funeral cars at a special meeting to prevent motorists from breaking funeral procession rights. He noted drivers are often unaware of the act and that uniform signaling is needed for public safety. Wright proposed markers on radiators or other standardized signals to ensure visibility.

Phil Wright Vaiberinkers Wemenlay Puiestriana Wright

Pantages Out on Bond Hearing in Millionaire Assault Case

Tan 20 Melander Dantagts, financier and showman Pantages, is called to appear in superior court for a release request while appeals on a conveution one amentory charge await. Judge Fricke appoints two physicians to examine him and report at the hearing as affidavits from three players claim Pantages acted with danger to life in the alleged attack on Vincia Pringle, a 16 year old dancer, who sued for 1 000 ki1000 damages.

Los Angeles Tan Melander Dantagts Superige Milander Pond Superine Charles W. Fricke Yeaterday Paninges Vinica Pringle

Wright declines budget raise after department heads meet

Fire and Police Commissioner Phil Wright said a raise in bin 102 budget is unnecessary after a conference with department heads. He urged economy as the fire and police departments can operate on tentative budget allotments. Divorces granted list includes Cora Hawking, F Bankins, James Gandwova, Minnie Goodin, Amelia Milleve, Basil Miller, Lora Files, Louis Filer, Lex Foster, and Alice Porter Fonter.

Fire and Police Phil Wright Cora Hawking Sa F. Bankins James A. Gandwova Minnie V. Goodin Amelia Eva Milleve Basil D. Miller Lora Ta Files Louis Filerlex Foster Alice Porter Fonter

Texans to Study Lands as Wisconsin Inquiry Grows

An organization of ten Texas citizens will study land agent regulation and real estate protection amid Wisconsin board pressure. Governor Moody to seek a special Texas committee to investigate land deals and brokers, with expenses funded by the South Texas Chamber of Commerce. Attendees include J N Michal, Willista McIntosh, J H Zachry, Ray Leeman, EB Wi anger, Shary, W D Kinsolving, W Q O Hugggins, and George H Terrell.

Inace Boston Tesag Businese Nen Wisco Dan Moody Wisconsin Texas Chanhbes Commerce Rey Leeman W. Grady Kintolring Piartion Austin J. N. Michal Af Gatas Xing Winter Gaveden Chamber of Commerce Willista McIntosh The San Antonio Light J. H. Zachry Laredo Ray Leeman South Tesar Chamber EB. B. Wi ®Anger Central Powere and Eight Company San Antonio Doln Sbary Sharsland W. D. Kinsolving Corpus Christ

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