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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1930

Page

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United States and Europe debated as empire and league tensions rise

A fragmented editorial row discusses Britain’s imperial stance, American caution, and the idea of a united Europe, while critiquing leaders Coolidge Hoover and public opinion. It mentions Zara Agha’s aging misadventure and a sweeping cast of beheadings, executions, and political debates.

Briand Tor United States of Europe League of Nations United States Britain Europe

Nation heats up as heat wave grips nation

At Gulf Filling Station Houston Street New Braunfels Avenue two men attempted a robbery. Swiedum fired with an old gun, peppering a robber as the other fled through a rear window. Officers searched the area but the culprits escaped, leaving the scene with the safe yet to be removed.

Awledom Rly Beard Streot Swiedon Swiedour Life Saul Wright Ahd Edgar George Roberts

Japanese Field Marshal Yonokata Okw Dies at 84

Ivy TORTO reports that Field Marshal Count Yonokata Okw, the last surviving commander of the Russo Japanese War, died today at age 84 due to lingering health issues. The obituary notes his long service and prominent status within Imperial military leadership.

Yonokata Okw

Weather Forecast Ban Antonia and vielna

Weather forecast for Ban Antonia and Vielna with cloudy periods and scattered showers. Strong winds expected Saturday night into Sunday with generally fair conditions later, temps warming through the weekend. coastal areas may see partial cloud cover and mild to warm readings.

Antonia Vielna Cinnevalle Sale Voarm

Gun Echoes Shatter Dishes Aboard Near Santa Dionica

Santa Dionica Calif July 18 Because concussion from a distant gunblast at sea shook homes 30 miles inland and shattered dishes, residents report damage. Spain Edward Kalbfus, delivering plates of a battlefleet division, visited Charles Pirthman’s home and noted the destruction after neighbors complained.

Santa Dionica Calif Prestio Benceforth Sapain Edward Kalbfus Eliver Platt Battlefleet Charles Pirthman Firthman

Boy Confesses to Slaying Mother in Farm House Fuss

Lara Holspelein July 19 Up An eight year old boy named Lester Mohr confessed to County Attorney George Clark Jr. that he struck his mother with a brick, dragged her into the kitchen, and shot her to death after a quarrel about work. Gus Mohr, 35, was present during the confrontation Thursday afternoon as the dispute escalated.

Holspeln Lara George Clark Jr Lester Mohr Gus Mohr

New York Mayor Orders House Cleaning Amid Investigations

Mayor James Walker announces a broad house cleaning as federal and county probes target alleged irregularities in standard grants and appeals, and in garage permit approvals, plus pier tenancy issues within the department.

NEW Run Sy Awa James Walker Svant Standdarda Wucka Pier Tenaes

Peace Moves Fail In Butte Labor Crisis Report

Peace efforts in Butte end as final proposal from employers is rejected by labor representatives. A last break comes after a string of meetings between unofficial appointees of employers and labor unions.

Butte Bluute Mont Daly

Abandoned German Ship Tarzis Sinks After Fire

A German merchantman Tarzis en route Valparaiso to Hamburg and Hamburg was abandoned by its crew and passengers after a fire. It sank at 1430 hours today off Cape Race Newfoundland, according to Lloyd's agents in Gano.

London Tarzis Valparaiso Hamburg Lloyd's Gano Mace Newfoundland

Helene and Carol Attend Rites in Noted Reconciliation Tone

Helene and Carol appeared together at a public ceremony amid talk of a forthcoming reconciliation. The event referenced a requiem and a ceremonial journey, with observers noting signals of potential reunification between the involved parties.

Helene Carol Bucharlat Nemanta Kine Orla Sérrieps Amond Loxothior

Lawyer Roemer Shot After Seizing Gun On Woman

Chicago dispatch reports wealthy lawyer John H Roemer was wounded by a police officer after firing at a young woman in the uptown Sheridan Road and Montrose Avenue area. Roemer, 60, allegedly pointed a pistol at the woman, Miss Susie Keim, while a man companion stood nearby. Officer Minard Strauberg fired, striking Roemer in the head. Roemer allegedly claimed he did not know the woman and blamed a bad deca drinking. Roemer’s wife and status as a well known attorney were noted, with connection to his law firm Gumutius, Auewer and Klyva.

Chigago t'Le John H. Roemer Wes‘ehoe Sheridan Road Montrose Avenue Roemer Minard Straudberg Duc Urs Survivalie Hiemer Susu Keim Geruh Layenek Roemer Sumer Wel Alug Hufus L. Dawes Ole Ie Senive Yurtiue

Chase in Chicago Ends with Abbott Capture

Julia Abbott, sought in the Lingle murder and linked to Capone’s Chicago gang, was captured after a dramatic chase through city streets. Gunfire occurred as Abbott’s car was found with a bullet hole, while bystanders watched hundreds line the avenues. Capone challenged statements about Lingle, saying he would testify before a grand jury to deny the claims and defend his reputation.

Strike Threatens Free State Rail Traffic

A strike by Free State railway workers paralyzed suburban rail service with more than 600 railwaymen and over 100 striking tram personnel demanding union recognition.

Dualis Irish Free State Free State Todar Bs Buh Yrsterdey Syn Od

Want Ads Classifieds Highlight Diverse listings

Classified notes describe a 1024 Chevrolet four passenger coupe for sale, various jobs and requests including milk route and teaching or office supervision positions, and enticing phrases about “many interesting megs” amid daily ads. The ad mix emphasizes vehicles, employment, and education-related opportunities in a busy classifieds section.

Cool Southeast College and Business School Thocin Fey Isle

Golden Pheasant Unusual Entry in City Pet Show

Entries in a week long San Apitocho pet show at the city playgrounds were supervised by the recreation department. Hassel tine Colema’s ring marked and golden pheasants drew attention in the Highland Park contest led by director Corinne Mastin. A varied lineup from salamanders to horses paraded across the events.

San Apitocho Hasseltine Colema Hasseltine Highland Park Corinne Mastin

Weather Outlook Warm and Cloudy for Weekend in San Antonio

Meteorologist J. J. Jarboe forecasts warm but partly cloudy conditions for San Antonio this weekend. Saturday night may be fair, Sunday shows partial cloud cover, with a high near 60 degrees and light to moderate southeast winds. Friday and Saturday highs reached around 60 degrees with a low around 74 degrees.

San Antonio J. J. Jarboe

Kidnapped Man Shot by Bandits Near Chicago

James Sertento was kidnapped by seven men who cubbed him and beat him after he resisted. He was shot in the left hand and dumped on the bandits’ car as he spoke to himself about the events last night in Chicago.

Chicago James Seriento Sertento Tsve

Liberated States Cheer Hindenburg in First Stop

Thousands cheered as President von Hindenburg stepped onto the city hall balcony in the liberated Rhine land on his first stop, greeting jubilant crowds and signaling a symbolic revival.

Hindenburg Aibyrm von Hindenburg Mhineland

Man Named in Fraud Posts Bond in San Antonio Case

Thosink F. Calhoun and three others face charges of swindling a 70 year old San Antonio woman out of 11000 through an oil investment scam in Val Verde County. Calhoun posted a $500 bond. habeas corpus hearings set for Monday before Judge W. S. Anderson. Co-defendants McWhorter and Noonan have not yet been arrested.

Thosink F. Calhoun BOS Maverick Calton W. B. Herring W. A. McWhorter H. C. Noonan B. Burks Natalea Asenue Val Verde McWhorter Noonan Vole Stearing Wim James

Teachers College to Be Improved at San Marcos

In San Marcos on July 19 the Teachers College announces an August start for an improvement program. Funds will be spent on cafeteria and extensive renovations. About one thousand feet of floor space will be added to the campus.

Teachers’ College San Marcos Italy San Mateos Teachers College Auguste Vollege

Heat Wave Grips Nation as Midwest Faces Drought

Across the United States a blistering heat wave brought triple digit readings in many areas. Chicago saw 90s while others from Tennessee to Arkansas endured extreme temperatures and drought pressures on crops and livestock. Officials warned no quick relief, though isolated thunderstorms might offer brief respite.

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