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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1930

Page

8

Keyed for Haag in Democratic primary struggle

In the county race the Good Government and Citizens tickets clash as three factions vie for control. Incumbent Alfonso Newton faces Duke Carver in the district judge contest while political leaders predict a near landslide for the Progressive slate though preparations for a runoff loom. Election machinery and precinct organizing are emphasized as voting approaches.

Alfonso NeswtonDake Carver Aheriff Jeague Seeton Alamo R. L. Bobbitt Wmeverick Park Good Government Hugh K. Robertson Duke Carver Denver Heights Park Denver Heights Newton Coneldest Tom Newton Wheel Horce Far Thees Progressiva Naver Brfora Eithe Perris B. C. Davis Guy MecFotsland Citizens’ Seager Group Iens Seager Hugh Robertson Sail Net Dave Watson Moore Lees Walter Me Roberton Benn James Albert Heuser Ybia Nen Stengue Elrong John K. Weber Berar County Democrat Cbpiroan Thorounly Eigh End Park Texnar County Weber Boprn

128 Precincts Vote as Parties Set Primaries

Voters in Dallas and surrounding areas prepare for the Democratic and Republican primaries with 128 precincts counting ballots. Candidates include Teput Ticau county chairman contenders J B Albricht Engelking and Gentry F Taslo. Both parties plan precinct conventions at 7 pm to select delegates and nominate candidates for U S Senate and the House.

J. B. Albricht Engelking Gentry F. Taslo Teput- Ticau Dullas United States Senate House of Representatives Herbert Hoover Thomas B. Love Qailas Hoover

Four Robbers Hanged After Dark Court Hearing

In Jackson County a staged execution hanged three condemned men and a fourth suspect known as The Cowboy after appeals for stays failed. Attendees, priests, and witnesses filled the jail chamber as the gallows trap dropped. Police loomed nearby as a small disruption erupted from nearby residents.

Happs" Smith Bray Jackson County Rancaé City Ralph Latehaw Secremedt

Arkansas Negro Is Electrocuted

Bard Nolan a county man from Little River County was electrocuted today for the murder of ten white men in a crime spree. The execution follows a long trial with appeals and several co-defendants named, including Tukley and Morgan, who were indicted for robbery tied to the crimes.

Tittle Bard Nolan Clilete Tuver County Nelan Alec Games

Naples Earthquake and Tornado Toll Reported Across Italy

War time relief scenes unfold from Naples to Bari as tremors and a hurricane strike leave thousands homeless. Priests aid the injured while rescue crews move through debris along with army units and relief trucks. Death tolls rise in Avellino Potenza Foggia Aquila and other towns as food and shelter reach scattered survivors.

Church Naples Freviso Venice Bari Adriatic Signal Corps Messina Foggia Bo Villacnia Ber Aquilanii Faredemia Trerian

Derby Raters to Stop in 11 Cities on Chicago Flight

Eleven Central and Southwestern teams plan a route from Brownsville Lexas to Chicago for the men’s bicycle race finale. The racers depart Brownsville at dawn August 11, stopping en route at Corpus Christi Houston San Antonio Hace Fort Worth Wichita Falls Obthorvils Tulen Springside St Temis Aurora and ending at Curtiss Be Mt airport Chicago on Auguste.

Chicago Brownsville Lexas Browns N. On Corpus Christi Houston San Antonio Hace Fort Worth Wichita Falls

Stork Delivers News From Range Texas Roosting

A quirky Range Texas item reports a real stork roosting on the Kownefet farm by Mace and T N Itfurth, former German residents. The bird is described as a white stork native to Evrane and part of German lore, dubbed the good buck bird.

Texas T. N. Itfurth Germany Ukal Evrane Ditlturth

San Antonio tree sitters keep watch from high hill

The Rowland brothers Moyes and Richard join Darts brothers in a tree sitting contest in San Antonio. They haul food up by pulley to fuel their standoff as neighbors bring meals and observers track progress. The sitters claim shelter and a view while aiming to beat a record with ongoing daily refueling.

San Antonio Buster Brothers Rowlands Theie New Braunfels Avenue Rchoss Darts Brothers Rox Moycvng Richard Bobby Ned Red Hobbs

Soldiers Disarm Chihuahua City

Reports from Chihuahua City state 34 soldiers entered the capital yesterday and disarmed all, with deputies noting others present or arriving. Soldiers maintain order in the legislative battle that followed recent trouble in the area.

Mexico City Universa Chihuahua Chihuahua City

Postal Air Lines Across Sea Seen Development

Paris reports Air Minister Laurentine told officials that regular postal air routes from Europe to New York are a highly probable development in aviation. The news cites statements by Easterwood of the Golourl W. E. Easterwood firm in Teras.

Paris Europe New York Laurentine Toos Golourl W. E. Easterwood

Rain-Failure Fails to Halt Royal Garden Fete

Rain could not stop the royal garden fete at Buckingham Palace as guests arrived under umbrellas and wearing raincoats despite the weather.

Royal Garden Tondon Buckingham Palace Quden

Train Wreck Near Menke Kills 2, Injures 4

Two men are dead and four others are injured after a rear collision between a Union Pacific freight train and another locomotive near Menke Kansas. The wreck occurred at night and prompted investigations by local authorities.

Topera UA —Tien Menke Kan Loion Pacific

Damaged Homeland Earthquake Toll Rises in Central America

Reports from Igureta and Atuangq recount a deadly earthquake hitting Honduras and nearby regions. Death tolls vary with towns declaring hundreds dead while thousands are left homeless. Rescue efforts continue as officials note ongoing search for missing relatives amid chaos.

Trevito Aquilomia Avel- Hino

Fair and Warm Weather Forecast for 8th Election Day

Friday night and Saturday in San Antonio will be generally fair with little temperature change. The high Saturday is expected near Odegrees with light to moderate south to southeast winds. The lowest nights Thursday and Wednesday are forecast around 76 and 74 degrees.

San Antonio J. H. Jarber

Wales sends wreath to Lady Ednam funeral

A wreath from the Prince of Wales arrived for the Lady Ednam funeral in Heemly Staffordshire England. The message on the card read With love from FE 2. The bouquet of white and red roses accompanied simple burial services for Lady Ednam, a victim of an Moepham air crash.

Baby mixup ends with parentage agreement reached

A committee of physicians met with the parents regarding a baby mixup case. The Walking baby was identified as first-born while the Derobergera baby was a third child. A conference led to a tentative agreement to switch the baby, though Hamberger resisted and the Hamberger baby remained missing.

Bamberger Tha Diegal Commission Watking Nounced Bable Hamberger

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