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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1930
Page
8
Washington July 10 Prohibition enforcement during the Test fiscal year under the treasury reports 3 186 arrests and 24 378 seizures. The tallies show increases over 1929 and earlier years with figures covering 11 months and estimates for June, reflecting broader enforcement activity.
Earle B. Mayfield, candidate for governor, denounces Sterling and associates for alleged campaign spending. He accuses paid agents touring Texas of spreading Sterling propaganda and claims Sterling as highway commissioner pushed 350 million in bonds. Mayfield argues no bond issue should burden taxpayers and scorches highway expansions.
Lowell Massachusetts July 10 The Civil War veteran General Albert Ames aged 84 oldest living graduate of a titled unit underwent his seventh week recon operation at Massachusetts General Hospital Boston. The venerable soldier showed remarkable energy after the operation and the news spread today.
In Chicago a yard fence connected to an electric circuit led to arrest of Kuletsk after neighbors reported a shock risk. A bystander on wet grass touching the live fence could have been killed, authorities say, marking a legal diversion of current.
The Atlantic report describes Siamese twins Daisy and Violet Hilton dissolving ties with Patricia as pay issues arise. The attempt to resolve the salary dispute fails, leaving the pair to pursue independence after confrontations with the manager.
New York on July 7 7y Abert Otlinger former attorney general announced support for Charles Tuttle United States attorney as the Republican nominee for governor on a wet platform.
Police blotter reports three burglars at work with one yielding a watch worth a dollar. A Rosemusen, 610 Camaron, says a burglar entered via a car door. Jessie Winters, 44 Marchal Street, woke to a man climbing through a window and screamed. A fifth burglar pocketed pants from E. J. Witt, 1004 West Engy Bigh, but trousers held no valuables. The fishpole weaponized through an open window.
Denver dispatch reports Governor W. 2. Adams remains silent on Ralph Fleagle Tamar bank bandit plea for commutation. The governor’s noninterference implies the execution will proceed as scheduled.
Detroit July 10 Detroiter reports Haycen L Moore collector of customs for Porta Nica seeks purchase of airplanes for border patrol to prevent smuggling. The article notes local tradesmen offer home repair services and urges readers to place ads in Light Classified.
Chicago reports a gunfight on 23 miles of state highway between Joliet and Aurora involving two motorcycle policemen and two ring runners. An automobile load of alcohol sparked the clash ending near Aurora with officer Henry Bebeling perhaps wounded.
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