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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1930

Page

2

Youth Still Fights Time In Tree Tops

New York July 15. Reports from across the nation describe children and youths clinging to tree limbs to set records, with several injuries and nearfalls noted. Notable incidents include Stuart Bred attempting to reach a dog and falling from a branch, 14 year old Oscar Fos in Fort Worth breaking a rib but climbing down, and Donald Faber fracturing skull and arm in Dubuque. In South Bend tensions rose as officials debated a local matter while a boy named Jimms Suzonits remained perched in courthouse park. Atlantic City recounts Mrs. Alvin Kelly handling a long climb and a manicure during a stop at sea.

Calrereal Service New York America Stuart New Orleans Calvin Neill Warrisburs Fort Worth Texas Oscar Fos Donald Faber Duhuque South Bend Ind Esgols Keosss City Hill Keacers

Edison Confers on Rubber Experiments in West Orange Lab

An International Newsreel captures Thomas A. Edison with an assistant in a West Orange laboratory as they discuss rubber experiments secretly, the phate swapped without the subjects' knowledge.

Thomas A. Edison West Orange Laboratory International

Doomed Bandit Gheats State Ends Life in San Quentin Cell

A state inmate known as a bank bandit died by his own action in his San Quentin cell at 7:20 am today. Guards found the body and identified the deceased as William O'Brien, Med71 Onkined, who served time for bank robbery. The death is being treated as an apparent suicide.

Span William O'Brien Witter San Quentin Pris Tien bin Eel

Tynan Record Underattack at East Houston Street

A political rally at East Houston Street and New Braunfels Avenue drew about 500 people as Tynan, district attorney candidate, faced sharp attacks from supporters of opponents. Key speakers urged voters to resist a perceived city county machine, with critique of past elections and calls to elect reform candidates on the slate for various county and precinct offices.

Gied Waller Tynan Citizens League Eprint Noberwin Dave Watson Duke Carver Ackes Ben Morris Louie F. Holtz Peank F. Ateburs Sre Ben Cordell Wate Isa auaSe

Hunter Brothers Land at Wichita in Record Planes

Hunter Brothers achieve a landmark aviation feat landing at Wichita as crowds witness record breaking planes. Officials from the airport and aviation clubs confirm the milestone reflects advances in speed and altitude. The event highlights regional progress in aircraft development and showcases local industry support.

Hunter Brothers Wichita

Hornet venom injures rancher near DeVille incident

A hornet attack near DeVille caused swelling and numbness on the head of Alderton Valley rancher Hawkins. Dr. Van Allen of Ukiah treated the victim, believed to have saved his life. The report notes yellowjackets feeding on dead rattlesnakes can cause venomous bites.

Miller Says Road Bond Not Needed

Lieutenant Governor Harry Miller campaigned in Alamo for governor, attacking a highway bond plan. He said Texas can build and maintain highways from existing funds, opposing a $350 mortgage that would burden future generations. Miller pledged no new taxes if elected and urged redistributing the current tax system. He criticized penitentiary mismanagement but supported prison farms as profitable. He noted a parole violation issue under state law and outlined his political career.

Texag Bixowas Commission Harry Miller Texas Miller Midler Tf Tam Penai Ryrtem W. A. Williamson Thes A. J. Wirtz Seguin

Ministers Take Off for Alaska Aboard Airplane

New York July 19 Sky-Pitot a and figures the Hey J J Feltes Jesuit misioners flew from Toosevelt Held to lay in the monoplane Merquette fac Alaskan service with Rev 1 Delon head of the Jesuits in the fet north is KX Earle airplane Engineer and George Pickentack pilot. They stopped at Vulfain tonight and will continue to Detroit tomorrow.

New York J. J. Feltes Toosevelt Held 1. Delon KX. Earle George Pickentack Vulfain Detroit

Bandits Reap 70 Cents in Holdup

Three men held up Mike Mendina near Mistieroe creamery along Park Road at night and escaped with 70 cents, police say. The incident occurred late Friday on the Pare road east of the jurisdiction. No injuries reported as officers investigate clues and review nearby shop surveillance.

Mike Mendina Mistieroe Creamery Pare

Battle in the Air Involving Bird and Owl

A confusing report describes a paidha and an owl in a midair clash during a highway dispute witnessed by BD. B. Faon and Tehama cattleman. Lynn saw the owl skim the road and strike the car, the reptile-like bird tangling with the fence wire before freeing itself.

B. Faon Tehama Einty Lynn

Negroes Vote Loss Cited At San Pedro Park Rally

A rally at San Pedro park labeled the July 20 Democratic primary a failure of the machine to regain power. Speakers cited Judge Boynton’s ruling blocking black voters, accused county officials, and charged political opponents with past indictments and bond issues. The meeting featured Albert Maverick Jr and was chaired by Dr. L Roark.

Failura Texas D. A. A McAgkh Citizens’ Feonue San Pedro Park Etéssice Charles A. Boynton Te] Varo Tom J. Newton Rod Dave Watson Subakare Machine Lamar Heeligson Walter Tyne Citizens’ League Tynan Ketrion Maury Maverick Seeligson Maverick Maverice R. Nell Comnbell Frank GC Davis Citweng Teapue Albert Maverick Jr Precinct No_ 2 L. Roark

Miller Declares Campaign on Vocal Chords in New Jersey

Miller, Mallon candidate for governor, declared his Democratic primary bid after an 8:30 p m address on Amo plaza. He said he traveled 11 500 miles in eight weeks and will press the campaign at Delias next Friday. Senate leaders Williamson and Wirtz introduced Miller at the rally as the drive gains momentum.

Barry Miller Mallon Aamo Plaza Delias W W. A. Williamson

Trouble Faces Legge On Return From Farm Town

Washington D C July 194 {iis} Acoutedle, Spelled in capital fatterr, is piling up here for Alexander Legge, the bar t- pressed chairman of the federal farm board, when he returns there next week from his tour of the grain belt. Legge went west to efidenver to tell agricultural states the policy of inducing their average is the one means of remedying the price situation for wheat and other farm commodities. He didn't have much success. During his absence, his anger of the agrarian genatory has few rising as rapidly as the price for wheat has been falling. Deluged with telegrams from their producing constituents, the Mid-Western genatora are going to greet the farm board chairman oyith Adrong and insistent demands that he do something to check abogganing prices peg the market at near higher levels than are prevailed for the last smooth.

Washington, D. C Alexander Legge Federal Farm Board Leger Efidenver Ue Agricultural Farm Board Oyith Adrong Neasiler

Pilot Leslie Arnold seeks divorce from Priscilla Dean in Phoenix

Lieut Leslie PL Arnold a former round the world flyer filed for divorce in superior court Phoenix from Priscilla Dean motion picture star after their marriage in Mexico last year and a prior divorce in Georgia. Dean and Arnold reportedly separated.

Universal Service Los Angeles Leslie PL Arnold Priccilla Dean Stors Phoenix Ariz Mildred Avery Arnold Miss Dean Mexico Dean

Amos n' Andy to Star in Talking Pictures in Hollywood

Freemah Gaslen and Chanel J. Correll known to radio fans as Amos n' Andy arrived in Hollywood today to appear in and promote a new talking picture.

Amos N Andy Gaslen Chanel J. Correll Amos 'N

County Official Says Dry Agents Fired Upon Car

Washington July 19. F Duncap district engineer for Prince Georges and Montgomery counties Maryland charges two federal prohibition agents fired two shots at the automobile in which he and his wife were riding He sent a letter to W W Woodcock new federal prohibition director demanding an explanation

Univerant Washington, D. C F. G. Duncap Distriet Prince Georges Montgomery Counties Maryland Duncan W. W. Woodcock New Federsl Prohibition Direcor

American Dental Association Adds 1800 Members in 1025 Roll

The American Dental Association reports about 1800 new members joined by June 1, raising total membership to 30,100. Dr. R Boyd Bogle of Nashville, Tennessee, president, announced the figures in a address.

Denven Abberican Denter Association R. Boyd Bogle Neeshville Tenn

Woman Veteran Catherine Tubb Hangs Herself in D C

Washington July 18 Catherine Tubb 49 of 500 block Oglethorpe Street N W committed suicide by hanging from a sheet looped over a window grill at Gallinger Hospital A Robey attendant found the body Physicians said she died about an hour later Coroner Nevitt ruled death by self action She had been at US Veterans Bureau mental observation since June and had previous attempts to harm herself Investigators said Mrs Tubb served in the United States Navy in 1917 as a yeomanette until the war’s end.

Washington, D.C Catherine Tubb Oglethorpe Atreet N. Wy Alva E. Robey Nevitt Tubb United States Veterans Bureau

Paris Complexions Undergoing Change

Paris reports a shift in feminine beauty trends with lighter daytime makeup and natural complexions. Women adopt flushed cheeks lip color and brows while ochre and burn tones fade. Evening wear allows slightly heavier powder and rouge. Large hats require softer makeup to avoid harsh shadows on the face.

Paris

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