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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1930

Page

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Uncle Sab 154 Years Old Today At Awankwal Nursery

Fragmented prose notes celebrate Major Orlando Smith and the Awankwal nursery in Westchester County New York. It highlights Ertlyn Smith ownership, expansion to 1000 acres, and sale of large trees to Weilworth and Wilber brothers. Mentions Bible sales, Shakespeare, labor unrest, and stock market lull as contextual backdrop.

Sab Tie Jufumey Europe Hindeelf Awnwalk Westchester County New York Ertlyn Smith Young Fromad Orlando Smith Amawalk

Portugal to Meet U S Tariff Raise

Portable garbled text reports that Portugal will respond to an anticipated U S tariff increase. It mentions higher rates affecting imports and possible government actions or purchases from Portugal, with unclear details and dates.

Portugal U.S

Charges of Assault to Murder Shocks Matamoros Street

Police report Sergeant W W Phemp Bon Thompson suspended indefinitely after a shooting in the 600 block of Matamoros Street. Mason was shot in the leg and taken to Hobert BB Green hospital. Eyewitness accounts from Mason and his wife differ on events leading to the gunfire.

W. W. Phemp Bon Friar Deman Mason Trust Commerce Street Matamoras Owen W. Kildey Thompson Aesault Court of Justice of the Teace Janis P. Dnitz Mason Collees Mason Wangare Commerce Street Hasan Anin Walker Gorbie Sieterelow

Baseball scores and mixed item notes from Detroit and Cleveland

Fragmented sports column lists baseball results with Detroit and Cleveland references, names Ferrell Sorcett and Heyworth, plus scattered team notes and odd scores. The text includes mentions of Boston and other cities, but details are unclear due to OCR errors.

National League News From New York Game

In a National League report from New York, the box shows New York scoring and pitching details. Players Vogelsang and Deberrs are noted along with Freeland and MGI. The narrative mentions Vele, Chanana, and Langs in a game context with several scorers listed.

New York Tao Gos— Ork Waileriea Fendhnut Taylor Meine Langs Shignon Ari Semeley Wero

Judges Urge Strict Divorce Law Revisions

A Texas judicial conference in San Antonio endorses a revised civil and criminal procedure bill. Judge Tt. Dy Watking chairs the committee. 25 district judges attend. Proposals include a one year waiting period before remarrying after divorce and stricter conditions for divorce hearings and custody, with property rights settled by the court. Continued on Page 3.

Tesha San Antonio Tt. Dy Watking Dallas Mier Lruwnwood W. 8 Gee Amarius State of Texas Heese ‘Tatuim Dalhore Duige Tatum Weng

CHAMPS SALUTE CHAMPS at Relain Balloon Trial

The photo shows Southten Cross saluting as trans Atlantic fliers pause in Chicago en route to San Francisco. In Houston July 4, 16 balloons prepare for national elimination race. Captain K S Azlater to pilot the balloon bag departs, weather overcast with damp east winds. Guardsmen fill the field as spectators gather. no official forecast yet.

Southten Cross Chicago San Francisco Rellain Speedway Houston K. S. Azlater Ani Armer National Guardsmen

Fear Plane Trouble Near Chicago Readies Endurance Flight

July 4 to 14 marked a push for a 670 hour endurance record aboard the City of Chicago as pilots Jol and Kenneth Hunter, with co pilots and ground crew, faced doubts and engine concerns. Backers warned of danger if a firecracker explosion or motor trouble struck during the Fourth of July celebration flight above Sky Harbor Airpark. The crew aimed to beat St. Louis Robin’s 420 hour record and an Army air corps 15 day mark, hoping to land by Saturday night if possible, while spectators packed the airport for the historic flight.

Chicago Kenneth Hunter Morrow St. Lonia Dle Jling Sky Harbor Airpark Jol Kenneth Hunter Wilson Herren Light Herren Aleain of Tong Hese Metren Tranter Tbe Huntay Sliess Munefer Brothers de Agid Munter

Fair and Warmer Weather Predicted for Weekend

Met forecaster J. Jorboe says San Antonio will experience a warm weekend with Friday night and Saturday highs near 105 degrees. Light to moderate southerly winds, mostly southeast, will prevail.

San Antonio J. If Jorboe

New Commander of Brooks Field Takes Command

Lieutenant Colonel Trucs1 Clix zelt arrives as commander at Brooks Field after serving as air officer at the Ninth Corra ocea in San Francisco. He relieves Major S W File Gers ald, who departs on a California leave and will report to Langley Field Virginia for a course at the air tactical school.

Brooks Field Trucs Clix Zelt Brooke Field San Francisco Maj S. W. File Gers Ald California Langley Field Virginia Atm Air Tactical School

Shocks Continue Near Jalpaigurt

Reports from Jalpaigurt near Bengal indicate ongoing earth shocks following a heavy earthquake yesterday. Casualties and damage include several people injured and a town hall damaged amid dust and debris in the affected area.

Calcutta Mengal Jalpaigurt Bengal Ong Sarge Ranger Geri

Hopper Confides His Secret of Life in New York

New York July 4. Merony De Wolt Hoppie, noted for long life, says longevity comes from simple habits. He mentions drinking and soriged routines and shares a mysterious private creed observed during his wage years.

Hopper New York M—Erony de Wolt Hoppie

Wart Ads News and Classified Fragments

Fragmentary newspaper items list lent female fox terciers, oil painting, pasture value, and a device selling for crab. Mentions a surply busl news bag opening for superintendent and rental notices at 9 Jackson St Clare in. See classified for more sections and other items of interest.

Fran Medina Dani Stundoy Jackson St Clare

Non-stop Airmen Dope Details Flight Refueling Records

The report lists a nonstop air mission near Plane City of Chilcago with aircraft Stinson Detroiter Big Ben and Wright Whielsind 300 Wop Refueling. Ground crew Walter Winter Irene Hunter Blair and others logged 45 anniversaries 25 completed 7530 gallons used 350 gallons consumed 120 hours 3 minutes 0 seconds in a Sunday record run dated June 14 3 40 pm.

Sky Blair C. A Gil Rallons Dleagor Aprier

Weather Notes From Houston Field Report

Fragmented weather dispatch describes darkening skies from Houston with rain approaching the field. The narrator notes clouds, approaching precipitation, and effects on balloons and ground tarpaulins though specifics are obscured by damaged OCR.

President Hoover Signs Rivers and Harbors Bill

In Washington today President Hoover signed the rivers and harbors bill authorizing more than 170 projects with an estimated cost near 145 million dollars. The measure directs construction and improvements for inland waterways and coastal facilities nationwide.

Washington, D.C Hoover

Irish Flag Taken Over South Pole Mystery Report

NEW YORK July 4.4 Erin's seniors three heen Further south a flag carried by First over the pole has been sent by members of the expedition to Hermon De Valore.

South Pole New York Erin's Senlors Three Heen Curtheri Fisrd Rapetition Hermon de Valore

Contractor Found Wounded at Home on DucTean Street

Henry Cotsen a 39 year old painting contractor was found with a pistol wound in his head at his residence on 10 DucTean street early Friday morning. He was taken to Medical and Firegml hospital in critical condition. No details were released. Detective A W Herbst assigned to investigate.

Honry Cotsen Ductean Street Prilay Ang Tikes Meical Aod

Netherlands Says Briand Premature

The Netherlands states that Briand’s suggestion for a European state system is premature. The government believes the ground has not been sufficiently prepared for any federation, countering the French foreign office’s memorandum presented to foreign minister Briand and the world.

Pants

Blast in England Kills Seven at Hickson & Parsott Chemical Works

A blast at the Hickson Parsotts Chemical Works in Castleford England killed seven people instantly and injured many others. Several victims were taken to hospitals with serious injuries and were not expected to recover.

England Castleford Hickson & Parsots Chemicala Hian O Score Somo

Treasury Official Arrives in Paris for Mediterranean Vacation

Ogden Mills, acting secretary of the treasury, arrived in Paris yesterday in a grand fashion. He plans a vacation in the Mediterranean, discussing the general situation with the French ambassador amid ongoing Franco-American diplomacy.

Treasury Paris Pas Ogden Mills Apiler-Secratary The Mediterranean

One Killed When Man Runs Amuck in Bayonne

An armed man opened fire on two police officers at the intersection of Prospect and Twenty-Second streets in Bayonne New Jersey. One officer was killed and the other wounded as they confronted the suspect who fled after the shooting.

Bayonne Proapect Twenty Strand

Attack Fatal to British Editor

London editor Herbert Dvaas, chief editor of Healer's News Agency, died in his residence during a heart attack. He had been ill for some time.

London Sly J—erbert Dvaas Healer's News Agencs St Pennes

Rioting Wrecks Shops in German Town

Reported anti separatist unrest last night left toy shops with shattered windows and a police office broken. Early arrests were noted as authorities reviewed damage in Wisebaden Germsay.

Wisebaden Germsay Jody Thor Feveral Srresta

Stolen Cash Report From Truck Driver Near Market House

Victor Salazar of 2518 Morales Street, employed by Apache Lacking Company, told police Friday that $152 was stolen from him near Market House at dawn. He reported $12 in seized value and $14 in other items among the loss.

Vvictor Salazar Morales Street

Sneak Thief Gets Cash and Victuals From Home at McClary Residence

A burglar entered J. O. McClary's home at 29 Jonst Avenue, stealing $12 and six purses before ransacking the ice box. Police report filed by McClary. A 14 year old, Manne Rubio of 14 North Mosarite Street, was involved in an attempted vehicle crank incident nearby today.

J. O. McClary Jonst McClary Manne Rubio Mosarite Bret

Weather Forecast With Mixed Terms And Regional Notes

An unclear forecast mentions variable conditions with hints of higher temperatures and unsettled winds. Forecaster notes midweek chances of rain in the southeast and possible gusts near coastal areas. Additional details appear on Page 2.

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