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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1930

Page

9

Escape: Five escape fiery storehouse blaze

Five people including three children fled down a stairway as flames crawled through 602 Montana Street upstairs residence above a grocery at 827 Avenue DB. Mr and Mrs A M Halsey, their son Clark, daughter Gertrude and Tessie Morrow escaped with minor injuries as fire gutted the store interior. Damage estimated at $4000.

Halsey Clark Halsey Gertrude Tessie Morrow Montana Street John. A. Kern Avenue DB Mirc Bers Lors

Brakeman Killed at Pleasanton by Wheel of Train

Brakeman G Blate of Pleasanton, Missouri Pacific railroad, was killed early Friday morning in Pleasanton when he slipped under a locomotive during yard switching. The engine passed over him, mangling his body. his wife was away visiting relatives, and he left a widow and a young son.

Pleasanton

Mexican Officials Open University Ceremony in Mexico City

President Ortiz Rubio former President Portes Gil and Aaron Saenz secretary of education participated in laying the cornerstone of the new Workmen's University in Mexico City. The notice also promotes patriotic Fourth of July celebrations and an unrelated advertisement for fireworks and a druggist.

Mexico City Ortiz Rubio Portes Gil Aaron Saenz

Murdered Victim Found in New York Lot

The unidentified man, victim of a described murder, was found today in a city lot. Authorities report the body was damp with some liquid and showed signs of a brutal attack. Police are investigating the circumstances and seeking clues.

New York Vadot Kei

Jourdanton Boy Bitten by Rattlesnake

The young son of Mr and Mrs Joel Busby of Jourdanton was bitten by a large rattler Thursday afternoon while playing in the yard. He was rushed to the Potect hospital where he received serum treatment and is now out of danger.

Pleasansun Leane Auiy Joel Tusby Jourdanton Jouranton

Postmen Hold Meet at Wichita Falls

The eleventh annual convention of the Texas Postoffice Clerks federation and the thirty-fourth annual meeting of the Texas Letter Carriers association open in Wichita Falls with Congressman Gulay Williams on the program. Officers were to be installed before adjournment. Bleachman was listed among officers as the day began. A separate ad promotes Allen's Foot-Ease for foot comfort, claiming relief from friction and sore feet.

Wichita Falls Texas Posinffice Clerks’ Federation Lexas Letter Carciers’ Association Herp Faciay Gulay Williams Blechian Avery Mke Allen Soma Allen

Pensions Set For World War Vets With Disabilities

Washington July 4 The new veterans pensions center of the congressional crossing hours outlines pensions for World War I veterans who became disabled since leaving service. Rates vary by disability level from 12 dollars monthly at 25 percent to 48 dollars at 60 percent and 24 dollars at 75 percent, up to a maximum of 45 dollars for total and permanent disability. The bill, rejected by the House, remains under consideration.

Washington, D Cellef Lnn Congressional

160 000 Will Pick Cotton in Texas

Fort Worth July 4 The director of the farm labor division of the United States Department of Labor said 10 000 cotton pickers will be hired in Texas under a new measure. Veterans paying income tax are ineligible for benefits under the law. The bill follows President Hoover and the Johnson Rankin proposal.

Fort Worth Tibover Johnson-Rankin

G O P Meeting to Decide New Chairman Question

Washington reports growing pressure within the Republican Party to remove Chairman Claude Hutson as leaders prepare to meet next week. Opponents press for a successor and the issue dominates upcoming discussions among party officials and strategists.

Washington, D.C Washington Cladus “Hutson Ehairman Republican National Committee

Crane Co. at 75 Emphasizes Honest Business and Global Service

The Crane Company marks 75 years of growth from simple castings to over 33 000 products used worldwide. The creed stresses honesty and fairness with customers and competitors, guiding policy and fostering trust among engineers, architects, contractors, and homeowners through valves, piping, and related solutions.

German Plane to Celebrate German Plane Event

German aircraft D-2000 Kepeng led a flight from Gremans to Cologne for a maritime liberation event aboard the Zeppelin craft. A sister of Obregon, described as Desentent Otcecia, died in Guada tlaiana Mexico on July 4.

Dfssau Gremans Kepeng Cologne Mhinrland Sunda Obregon Guadatlaiana Mexico W—Csnobia Obregon Desentent Otcecia

Small banks planning merger in Titisburgh scene

Titisburgh, Pa based reports on merger plans involving 75 banks and Western Tennessee interests. Anticipation centers on branch banking legalization as Mel ion and Hilman banking interests appear linked to the deal. Advertisement hints at Independence Day offerings and fireworks with local vendors.

Titisburgh Western

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