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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1930
Page
13
Ernest de la Cruz, 115 Pastores Street, reports a rock smashed through the roof of their Brackenridge Park home Tuesday. The rock narrowly pierced the ceiling while Mrs. de la Cruz held her baby, a dangerous near miss.
In Brooklyn a missile crashed through the roof and ceiling of the home of Damiat De La Cruz at 115 Pastores Street, injuring two women and three children including an infant. Mrs De La Cruz was near the store, Stock Quarry Grocery, when the object struck, while Mrs Gara, the mother, was in an adjoining room.
Police report a man, Joseph Pagliaro aged 8 and Antonio Colosimo aged 33, were involved in a shooting after a crowd disrupted a nap. Colosimo faces murder charges as officers say the disturbance led to the fatal incident.
A vintage newspaper ad urges readers to buy a Westinghouse fan for five dollars to beat hot summers. It touts full size eight inch fans with sturdy construction and black crackle finish, plus other Westinghouse models for home stores and businesses.
Monte Carlo faced another round of political strife as a crowd stormed city hall to protest Mayor Charles Mernanconi’s actions. Police struggled to separate protesters while municipal councilors hid inside, awaiting order as tensions rose.
Four inmates died and several others were injured seriously when an old Mexican jail collapsed. Rescue crews dug through debris as authorities investigated the disaster unlikely caused by structural failure or neglect.
In San Francisco on July 3, heavyweight fighter Battling Murray was shot and killed in the Mission district after a drinking party with Noris Campanton. The incident occurred late tonight as officers investigated a fatal shooting targeting the renowned pugilist.
In Austin the state board of control considered budget requests from all state agencies and approved the insurance commission's budget for the next two fiscal years at 020 and 4,170 dollars respectively.
In Mixeral Wells Texas on a July day the Fifty sixth cavalry of the National Guard conducted bridgehead maneuvers on the Urazos river in Erath county. The exercise aimed to establish a secure crossing against a mythical enemy until infantry could arrive.
Readers are invited to consult Blaney's advertising in the Financial Columns of Light Classifieds for vacation plans and related offerings. The notice emphasizes easy access to services and directs inquiries through the newspaper's classified section.
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