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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1930

Page

12

Flight crew prepares for North Atlantic crossing attempt

Irish Free State reports Major Kingsford Smith and crew aiming to fly from Australia to Portland across the North Atlantic. The ship, commanded by Kingsford Smith with navigator J.7 and radio operator M. B. Vau Tsk, encounters calm seas and overcast skies as they relay messages from Ballonnel and London.

Baldinsel Aindrome Irish Free Etats UPI Tlen Éirrlone Manune Miessazee Vrrland Ewil New York Charles Kingsford-Saith J. W Stair Hage M. B. Vau Tsk Gay Spirile Ballonnel

Lindy May Use Dollies After All

Visitors to Jefferson Memorial examined gifts Col Charles A Lindbergh received after his flight from New York to Paris. Mrs Nettie H Dearard curator at Missouri History Society, custodian of Lindbergh items, said she would send the dolls to the Lindberghs if requested with years. Captain Kingsford Smith: flandes? Ihe oir with cheerful message One more said picked up in London. Slightly overcast, German like mill pond, traveling 100 miles an hour. If expeditions were like this always, a team tying would be easy.

ST. Louis Delferson Memorial Charles A. Lindbergh New York Paris Nettie H. Deaureard Missouri Istorical Societs Lindborel Kingsford-Smith Flandes Nore London Mill Pond Atlantic Van Smith

BOBBITT TAKES ON BRIBERY PLOT IN TEXAS POLITICS

A speech at a mass meeting critiques a political machine in Texas. The speaker claims a rival group in Bexar and Webb counties issued poll tax receipts and manipulated votes. He asserts efforts to delay legal actions and vows to rally Texas citizens against machine politics.

Alteged Bexar County Beetshoven Webb County Exar County Webb Blalock Blalack Sea Court Pro District Ju Newton Texas Tam Nexar County Bexar

A Stranger From Earth Flies In To Refuel In Chicago

June 24 1850 Chicago papers tease a Mars morning edition headline about a young clan from Earth arriving yesterday after two months aloft. The note mentions Selfers of Introduction from Englesroad New Jersey and a request to refuel for a voyage at dawn. Signed Yours Will Rogers.

Chicago Planet Mars Earth Chamber of Commerce Englesroad New Jersey Will Rogers McNaurkt Syadlente Loc

Shadowed inquiry into Bexar county poll tax stance

In the shadow of me, the poll tax situation in Bexar county was stated and investigated. Responding to a mass meeting resolution adopted by about 3000 citizens, certain facts were sworn by A. B. Weakley, John Boyle, Dr. J. Os Albrizbi, Charles Wyanderson, M. L. Roark, D. B. Davenport, Guy S. McFarland, J. B. Shelton, G. J. Lucchese and F. C. Davis.

Bexar County A. B. Weakley John Boyle J. Os Albrizbi Charles Wyanderson M. L. Roark Davenport Guy S. McFarland Shelton G. J. Lucchese F.C. Davis

Twelve Die From Heat in Chicago in Sweltering Heat

Terrific heat in Chicago and across Illinois drove temperatures into the nineties and over 100 degrees in towns like Centralia and Edgewood Iowa. The heat wave caused multiple deaths in Chicago and strained residents as thermometers read extreme highs amid forecasts of thunderstorms.

Chicago Mercury Qhitago Lhundershowersould Illinois Centralia Lincoln Nel Edgewood Iowa

Solon Proposes Duty Waiver for Dornier DO-X

Washington June 3 A House resolution by Republican Representative Johnson of South Dakota proposes waiving customs duty for the Dornier DO-X airship. The massive German transatlantic craft, with 12 motors and capacity for 59 passengers, had been suggested for entry free of duty weeks earlier.

Solon Washington, D. G United States Representaive Johnson Republican South Dakota Hich Carrie

Chicago Shelves Gang City Group for Single Death

Chicago reports shelving of gang city group after a single death. Investigation into alleged collusion between public officials and gangsters continues, awaiting the Bring Take Lingle murder slayer to justice as implied by Tribune notes.

Chicago Gang City Group Altarnes John

Unidentified Stranger Found Dead Behind Museum

A tall unidentified man, about 6 feet, with light hair and blue eyes, was found dying near the rear bench of the Witte Memorial Museum late Monday. He had no papers on his hat and was transported to the hospital. authorities seek identification as the body is held at Riebe Undertaking.

Witte Memoriak Museum Mar Weizher Riebe Undertaking Company Hosite Faid

St Louis County Census Data Amid Population Projections

The report notes rising counts for St Louis County with several townships showing varied populations. Carondelet towns are singled out for upcoming official announcements while others near 180 to 200 residents appear in preliminary figures.

Luis Tals Carondelet

Senator Unopposed in Kentucky Primary

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a Kentucky primary with an unopposed senator and a Democratic opponent likely absent. Filing deadlines and party labels appear, but exact names, dates, and outcomes are unclear due to garbled text.

Fiv Cave United States Ralyion Dartourville Iepublican Kentucky

Local Page Brief Ad Fragments With Competing Prizes

Fragmentary city notices show evening events and prizes at Fest Hall and Trawalter hall. Listings name Atta orch and performers Dame at Byers Wednesday night with Siuxie by Tanne and hie and Hunesboys. Prices and times are unclear due to the damaged OCR.

Trawalter Hall Byers Siuxie Tanne Hie & Hunesboys Ady

Unopposed and Dropped Candidates Highlight Local Races

WeoT quits and sheriffe rage shape a crowded field as Maury Maverick and Neil Campbell lead the Citizen League. George Huntress switches to the Citizens League, with Onion aiming for justice of the peace. Multiple incumbents draw opposition in county races while some nominees are dropped for unpaid assessments.

Eaily Sid Overton Urawn Maury Maverick Citizen League St Neil Campbell Joe H. Beck Haad Tonying Slart McCormick Tim Griesenbeck Citizens League Onion John R. Shook Phil Shook EP. H. Lancaster Tat’ Corrigan Taylor Duke Carver Will W. Wood WW. C. Speer Angel Baringo Nose Giflzens' League Ben A. Cordell Frederick Stevens G. Varloc McCollum Burnett Perry Robertson William A. Wurzbach Citizens’ League George G. Clifton TI. J. Williams Jack Burke D. W. Varia Tom J. Newton Leslie Moore Jack TN. Burke Albert_ ¥. Huth F. Stewart Lana Pall County Furveyor Albert Maverick Citizens’ Resgue George Surkes Brather Phil Wright Joe S. Newton Robert F. Uhr Frank B Lex Alsbury Frank Sommers Albert G. Trawalter Ad Gutzeit Thomas H. Abbott Felix Wabemund Joe H. Beck Rab Greevon Buck West Sid Qverton Wernee Kel W. EB. Mari Pat Confor J. G. Busch Jusc of the Peace Bryan C. Maueemann Rar Bornebieg Constable Jank P. Hutchison

Dry Agent Out on $4000 Bond in Houston Case

In Houston on June 24 Prohibition agent D C Cheatbam faced liquor conspiracy charges tied to the Edwards case. The county grand jury, which had pursued the liquor allegations, killed yesterday in a separate arc, with authorities stating the motive was to force him to flee town.

Houston Cheatbam Edwards Wharton Gurley Edwarda Mas Town

Mutiny in Hindu jail leaves dozens dead and wounded

At least forty prisoners died and seventy two were wounded when inmates mutinied at the content jail this afternoon during a meal break after denouncing the simon report. guards and prisoners clashed as they returned from workshops to the main hall.

Ranuvusy Supa Ima UPI Simon Cru

Memorial Fund Established For Folger Shakespeare Memorial

A $10,000,000 fund is created by the will of Henry C. Folger former chairman of the Standard Oil Company of New York for the maintenance of the Folger Shakespeare Memorial in Washington. The announcement comes from New York on June 24.

New York Henry C. Folger Stanard Oil Company of Shakespeare Washington

Nationalist Armies Claim Victories on All Fronts

Nationalist military dispatch reported successes on three war fronts near Bhangiat on June 2. The interim statement credited forces with advancing and repelling counterattacks in ongoing hostilities.

Bhangiat Fa Naionalite

Dr J J Osborn Optometrist Adverts Vision Care

Dr J J Osborn Optometrist promotes eye care and glasses fitting at S14 Moore Building. It highlights common eye problems from birth to age and promises examination and corrective lenses.

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