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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1930
Page
3
A Pennsylvania Flyte passenger train derailed near Elizabeth New Jersey after striking an automobile. The wreck killed 100 people and the crash crew cleared debris from the roadbed as investigators examined the factors behind the disaster.
An inventor and aviation pioneer perished during a dramatic early test flight in Buffalo. Witnesses describe a controlled ascent that turned fatal after a stall and loss of control, with observers noting the craft failed to recover and plunged to the ground near the lake.
Mrs. Idy C. Hall, president of the Woman's Exchange, is pictured with a fire screen crafted by Mrs. GE. Roberts of Mayfield Park. The wooden screen features five varieties of growing cactus.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Curtiss, June Day, flying planes, and wartime aviation themes. Several garbled phrases obscure details, but suggest discussion of early aircraft, crews, and advances in flight amid conflict. Names and places are partially unreadable, limiting precise summary.
The Woman's Exchange displays varied handmade goods from Meane County women led by Mrs. Tita Hall. The featured item is a desert scene cactus screen crafted by Mayfield residents, including a display of living plants and donuts. The event aims to provide a market for homemade products and highlight local creativity.
Soldier Vihtor Sterling, stationed at Fort Sarious Low sebtier, faces theft charges in Denver. He is expected to be brought to San Adbople for trial after a period of duty at the field finance office. Reports note he appeared at Fort Login Tusslay and left with a plain sheet in hand.
An 80-year-old San Antonio woman testified in an Alabama district court on a habeas corpus proceeding for Thomas F. Calhoun, one of four men charged in a fraud scheme. She described meeting McWhorter and Noonan, proposed lease deals in Val Verde County, and a plan to invest $41,000 for $82,000. She identified Calhoun as a participant and detailed encounters with Mr. McWhorter and others, noting promises of action and later delays. Investigating officers believe two men tried to hide their roles by using alternate names, while Noonan and Horting are linked to the case and are prominent San Antonio figures.
Three men were arrested for displaying posters without a permit under the IGC ordinance in corporation court. They were released after appearances by Sam Vecker and others, as police described massing concerns over street placards and public notices.
Arbiter L. M. Lawson has been appointed by the President to a one man commission governing the boundary between Colorado and the Rio Grande waters. The appointee resides in El Paso and will oversee internal boundary issues and related river usage.
Reporter Marry Branilize, a 51 year old newspaper correspondent, heads to Chicago to testify before a grand jury. Authorities allege racketeering connections involving local gangsters and a broader probe into organized crime.
A Chicago Herald Examiner report reprinted in an afternoon paper alleges Lingle’s decade long association with Alfred Juple and Robert McLee prompts a libel investigation. The piece claims a grand jury may review the reporter’s past activities and seeks to uncover evidence related to the matter.
Fragmented police notes describe a figure linked to gamblers and underworld figures as the sought killer of an announcer. Witnesses hint at a confidant network, a 12 year old son, and a mysterious Miss O Hara involvement. The narrative mirrors a Detroit crime wave with a carnival night of violence.
Washington July 4 A proposed permanent stabilization of the U S Mexico border line is expected in the forthcoming report of the international boundary commission. The commission led by Lawrence M Bowson and Seregno prepared the Final report on shore banks and flood mitigation to ease annual flood menace near the river and fort amendments.
In a two week campaign Major Charles Brotes Colay was elected mayor after a narrow vote. The tally was 120,863 for and several thousand against, with the final result signaling a shift in local leadership.
An official report details widespread damage to national food crops caused by prolonged drought and high temperatures. The analysis notes continued dry conditions threaten harvests and raise concerns about future food supplies.
The readable text shows garbled lines referring to vacation, sensation, and lines 807. It lacks clear events, names, places, dates, or concrete actions to summarize into a proper news item.
UD Dorn traffic engineer at Automatic Signal Corp New Haven announces a free traffic signal installation for a San Antonio intersection at Flores Nogolitay Streets. Commissioner Weight says the device may be installed if accepted. Signals, operated by ratio Artin, use amber and red lights to ease traffic flow. cost ranges from 100 to 4000 dollars, averaging about 2600.
An ordinance to accept construction of Fire Station No. 00 in Teecel Mills was drafted. City Commission will adopt after a meeting. Estimated contract price is 827,000 with total case da 35,000, per H J Von Iosenhors. Phil Wright to tentatively sign as commissioner.
Cincinnati report details midair derby crash injuring A Mosler of Detroit as his plane hit an obstruction during final leg while attempting to take off. He was lifted to hospital unconscious. another pilot Hoslee pinned beneath wreckage and taken to general hospital.
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