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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1930

Page

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Golden Eagle Killed Near Marathon Fort Stockton

Game Warden Ray Miller killed a golden eagle with a wingspan described as T feet 11 42 inches between Marathon and Fort Stockton. A photo shows the warden holding the massive bird with Tom Miller, superintendent of road building in Big Bend, present. The report notes eagles of this size have been known to carry away infants.

Marathon Fort Stockton Ray‘Miller Wees Tom Miller Big Bend

Mareon's. New Wheat in 16 Years and Naval Treaty Fallout

The Senate confirms a naval treaty with Britain and Japan, prompting talk of reduced ship power. The piece notes low wheat prices, governor portraits, and political reactions to defense and industry, including Bethlehem and Bethlehem steel. It mentions Alfred Es-Saild, Vitth venue building plans, and public concerns over agricultural and economic trends.

Smith Senate Britain Japan Waunleil Gunn Bleowing Japim Heitnin Finch Shelly Hensler -McKojJar Erohan Deltuia Oemer Covernor Pale Low Fork Abe Wall Street Wall Uncle Bow

City approves plan for street widening certificates sale

City officials clash over bids to purchase widening certificates for Elm Street project between Towson and Commerce. Chicago firm Heller and Company proposed 2 percent discount. local bidder offered 5 percent. Mayor Chambers advocated 2.0 discount. committee deadlocked, Elm Street work to start once funding secured.

Bim Street Towston Commerce Heller and Company of Chicago C. M. Chambers von Irgyerky Feastermaker Dittmar and Company Chicago Steftlur Monslay Rirect Paul B. Bitter Wat Chambers Sellories Company

US Grain Exports Set New Record

Grain exports from the United States last week jumped to record figures for the season as a decline in prices on principal American exchanges eased demand, marking a milestone not seen in 15 years.

Washingson B. O United States Mrleed

Clam Eating Feat Stuns Alellport Truck Driver

Nubers G. Yackel of Bridgeport eats 124 clams in 20 minutes and follows with a bite of dessert after finishing the feat. The unusual record showcases his quick eating speed and unusual appetite during a local contest in Alelpord.

Alelpord Nubers G. Yackel Bridgeport

Police and troops on alert at Cairo CALRO

UPI reported July 23 that soldiers and police in Cairo CALRO were mobilized to prevent further disturbances after a wave of unrest left four dead and 360 injured, signaling heightened security measures in the district.

Cairo Calro UPI

Iowa Democrats Seek Dry Policy At State Convention

A garbled Iowa Democratic convention report shows speakers urging prohibition and a dry policy stance ahead of the party gathering. Delegates and attendees discussed constitutional approaches and statewide reform amid party conversations.

Iowa Wes Moines Torn Nity Ha Prohibition

Suburb Seeks Annexation by City as Chambers Warns

Mayor C My Chambers says Angeler Heights is preparing a petition to annex to the city. He has not seen a petition from the Krights residents while some Lurlandate residents pursue reintegration with San Antonio. The report notes ongoing annexation sentiments in nearby suburbs.

C. My. Chambers Beneft Ls Angeler Heights Fecking San Antonio

Warm but Cloudy Forecast for San Antonio

The next 24 hours in San Antonio will be warm but cloudy with light easterly winds. Temperature will reach about 65 degrees, with a low near 24 degrees and some coastal humidity.

San Antonio

Youth Drowns at Mineral Wells Lake

Lester Mutatoll 20, a former trainee at Salvation Army, drowned near Mineral Wells yesterday. His body was recovered. A younger brother swam with Mutatoll in the lake when the accident occurred. both were being watched by a weathered observer.

Minescat Welds Tesas Lester Mutatoll Salvatign Army Mutatul Lake Mineral Wells

Pikes Peak Endures Light Snow Span Over Weekend

Snow blanketed Pikes Peak with seven inches across the summit weekend to late yesterday. Temperatures fell near zero, creating additional slick conditions on high terrain. Locals reported brief bursts of heavy snow in Melon Creek area as lows dipped to subzero levels.

Pikes Peak

Ban Women in New Bridge Club

A local note reports a 1930s proposal to exclude women from a bridge club. Organizers argue men must mentor and pay dues, while women are deemed unsuitable as mentors. The item reflects era gender norms shaping club membership and activities.

New Bridge Club Manes

Texas Valuation Figures Released for Tax Roll

The state comptroller's office announced the total taxable property valuation for Texas, listing figures around four point two trillion dollars. The report highlights the assessed base used for tax calculations and notes preliminary totals including specific large-scale properties.

Widow of Pioneer Miller Dies at 78

Mrs. Beles, widow of a pioneer miller of Fort Worth, dies at 78 in Tang Benen, Galil, after a telegram from her daughter Mrs. Bert K. Smiti confirming the illness and death.

Pioneer Miller Mr Beles Saiktes Fort Worth Tang Benen Galil Bert K. Smiti Diseioeul

Mayoral Recall Starts Slowly In City Election

A garbled report indicates a mayoral recall process beginning with limited voter turnout and modest internet activity showing interest. The text references a city official and a recall election, but details are unclear due to the damaged source.

Hoover SAYS PACT AMPLE Mayor Denies School Land Plea

A fragment from a political page reports Senatorial requests to the Federal Farm Board to reenter the wheat market with a 10,000,000 bushel program to stabilize prices. Legge resisted, noting the board already holds about 60,000,000 bushels bought at an average premium. Senators Capper Allen McMaster Lane and Pine pressed action while Legge refused new purchases, citing no action at present. Governor Reed criticized board politics as partisan. Page continues.

Hoover Alesander Degst Legge Boars Polley Arms Ootlinel Brhe Todas Lo & Uelesarion Congress Capper Allen Kansas McMaster South Dakota Lianetl Nebraska Pine Oklahawa Lepre Farm Board Kraus “Politicoans Clyde M. Reed Almirk Layne Sheritae Legue

Wanted Ads Briefly Sketched On South Alamo St

Fragmented want ad notes list various wants including a large weight a place on South Alamo St and references to class notices and room rental. Mentions a person offering a leather item and seeks a finder for a cash amount. Contains garbled phrases and unclear details.

Waite South Alamo St Keward Alust Vermis Claitiel

Golf Radios Too Much Golf Radios Too Much

A proposed county ordinance targets night golf by curbing radio music at neighborhood mini courses. Residents blame night play and sound for disturbances as officials prepare a curfew clause to close courses by night.

Los Angers Suly Forni Dhels County Board of Sufertiacrs Ministure Colt

Seek Victims of Medina Car Mystery Near Rock Ledge

An article describes a Nash roadster submerged in five feet of water at Moding Lake near Rock Ledge. Investigators theorize a driver or passengers may have been thrown into the lake or escaped, while no bodies are found inside the submerged vehicle. The hunt for remains or clues continues despite dangerous conditions.

Etforten Rock Ledge Onder Gramieriy End Og Péfort Graulerics Granieri Montaya Meravan Tal

Heated Street Closing Dispute Draws City Hall Clash

A heated clash at city hall Tuesday centered on closing a block of Darren Street to clear land for a new school site. Mayor Chambers and commissioners debated giving city property to the school board, with Winter, Youg Sleltler, and others weighing plans and bond needs. The fight followed weeks of tension over whether to close the street, residents’ interests, and a potential bond issue to fund school construction.

Chambers Winter Darren Street Youg. Sleltler Roger Stokes J. A. McEntosh Schow! Board Tueaday Keith Lee Lue Lou Chaurbers Opinium Mayer Chmabers Ubi Wright Steffler Ij New School Tookoe Probers Phos Alewady

Early cloudy day forecast with mixed northwest weather

Weather bulletin reports early cloud cover with a weak cold front in the northwest region. Forecasts predict light northerly winds and a slight chance of rain as a mild temperature around four degrees is noted in outlying areas. Additional notes reference page two for further chatter about regional conditions.

Father, 96, Won't Spoil Child, 57

Portland Oregon news recounts a dispute where a 96 year old father refused to discipline his 57 year old son, triggering police involvement after excited neighbors.

Portland Brousard Trousard Sr Voller Tis Father & Co Cad Nhe

Officer Hurled From Plane Becomes Caterpillar Club Member

Lieut. Frederic H. Smithie and student pilot Kelly Fick? were performing aerial acrobatics near Elph altitude when the PL nutsuit plane went awry. Smithie, a United States Military Academy graduate, survived after his parachute deployed as the aircraft wrecked about 11 miles north of the airfield.

Frederic H. Smithie Kelly Fick Luesiay Smith United States Military Academy Frederic A. Smith Washington, D. C Wship

Ash Can Pete Is Shot in Chicago

Chicago reports Ash Can Peter Inserio a longtime North Elizabeth Street resident of the Ash Can club era was shot to death last night. Six bullets struck him as he lay in bed, he died after being taken to a hospital. A policeman asked who fired the shots and Inserio replied I dont know but they did a good jab.

Ash Can Pete Chicago Peter Ash Can Peter Inserio Elizaeth Street

Airmail Pilot Dies In Plane Crash Near Huwon

Willow Frederick Martix, 24, of Pontiac Michigan, an airmail pilot, died when his plane crashed on a farm near Huwon. The craft twisted severely requiring rescue teams to dismantle the wreckage to retrieve Martix from the cockpit.

Huwon Willow Frederick Martix Pontiac Mich Cleveland Here Marlin

Tree Sitters Dare Rain in Kansas Rain Challenge

In Winfield Kansas two nine year old ministers’ sons Kenneth Love and Gerald Archer climbed to high tree perches and vowed to stay until it rained. Overnight they descended, having accomplished their soggy stunt as rain began to fall.

Winfield Kan. Daly Kenneth Love Gerald Archer Kansas Teresillera Plate Dante

Grand Jury Indicts Boy for Maid Murder

A grand jury indicted a male suspect for stabbing to death a maid identified as Mise Awinmala. The case, brought by local authorities, accuses the defendant of the fatal assault and cites the victim’s age and circumstances surrounding the homicide.

Maid Murmistows Noody Tarey Wanthes Morher

President 15 Pleased At Vote On Treaty

President Hoyer praised the London Naval Treaty after approval, calling it a great accomplishment achieved with bipartisan support. He said it would defend the United States, ease global suspicions, promote world peace, and reduce militarism while signaling no imperial aims by the U.S. The treaty signing was set for later that day.

Washington, D.C Hoyer United States Thia Caid Steai Slep Ate Tie World

Air Derby Entries Lead at Chia Rock Ark

The AU American air derby kicks off with entries from Rock, Ark, as Cinchwinth leads at 102 percent in the opening day. Remaining details are unclear due to fragmented OCR.

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