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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1930

Page

2

Tuttle Gies Report On New Rail Plan For San Antonio

A garbled 19th century style report discusses a proposed Gus and West Terns railroad surveyed by H. H. drolling sal compans of New York. It covers route east to San Angelo, census data, crop yields, and potential railway investments, as presented to the Interstate Commerce Commission after Colonel Tuttle returned from Washington. The document outlines expected population, agricultural output, and projected railway needs as a basis for the project.

Gus and West Terns Railroad H. H. Drolling Sal Compans Bikers New York City Colpipps Couisiany Calonch Yutile Campalse San Antonio Guile San Angelo Sas Antonio Tuttle Wirshington D. C Intersince Commerce Commisson Imatels Enmra Yeowalk Adi Ilorad Ross

Last 25000 to Leave Germany Before Sunset

June 30 report from Mayvesch Germany notes the Keene army is massing out of Rhineland as full Allied control nears. An American observer says about 20000 men will vacate the zones in the coming weeks, with evacuation plans in progress and no further opposition foreseen.

Mayvesch Germany Keene Rhineland Hick

Bridge Collapse Near Sulphur River Road

Sulphur River area reports a bridge collapse on Highway 7 between Payke and Tinedttlen. Engineers Te yrread Weng Theyanil note piers undermined by May ant floods, making the road impassable until a temporary structure can be built.

Tenarkana Stoplaer Pudge Payke Tinedttlen Het Aizht Malwnay Teyrread

Tudia Plans Narrowing Boycott in Britain News

Fragmentary report notes tension in London with mentions of currency issues and intensified activity. A special week is hinted at as political actions unfold around British interests and government exchange.

Tudia British London Tomling Presidency

City News Light Figure Attracts Small Crowd

A fragmented city notice reports a light figure display near 37 Maln Ave drawing cordial interest from locals. The event, labeled as a social Friday gathering, drew commercial men and other attendees in a casual, friendly atmosphere.

Radio Circles Link Earth in Second Long Range Test

Achenectady reports a world radio experiment by Firestone Wireless as G D Whemer’s company relays signals across 75 0810 miles using a new instrument called the ase eran to measure transmission length. The test linked Granes to Northern America, transiting Elation 3 and reaching Rehonectady, marking a milestone in long distance radio in 1920s era.

Vadioyliany G. D. Whemer Iene Er Fireteie Cnmpany Star Here, Ow Rent Mem Whe Cari By Axe of Radio Reloye Alton Hinilon Wey Frau Weal Wagoner Amie Stalin Rene Billewer Seaton Forki Riinduoiz Sranes Berond

Names Approved by Senate Body Re Assigned Officials

The Senate approved appointments today including M. Trablenong as United States district attorney for the Southern district and Gumong as United States marshal for Western Oklahoma. The nominations were handled by the Siulkings committee and discussed with the hopeful appointees to the civil service and law enforcement posts.

Senate Joe Siulkings

Refer 2 Bids to Sewage Engineer

Bids were referred to the sewer engineer by the city council on Monday for the outfall sewer project at Huck Creek. The bids came from Tram Adnan Tron Wirks for 1301.04 dollars and San Atlantin Machine nil Saptisty Company for 1800 dollars.

Sherman Huck

Teeth Function for Ears When Guests Sip Music

In a curious report from a university physics professor, guests at a home demonstration allegedly bit into a sensory device described as a shark yolk like disc on a fruit. The instrument, hidden inside, was aimed at the head to transmit a sound and music through the ear, with listeners hearing a melody clearly as the device hummed.

Jr. Wygileci H Ned University Geir Masie Mirangh Ike Poinle Senst

City renews ad contract with local agency for fall

The San Antonio city commission renewed the advertising contract with Coulter and Type for the fall term, projecting a 2200000 expenditure. The commission plans a 1 percent agency commission and notes last year’s spend and remaining funds.

CITY

March Field Pilot Flies Ship to San Antonio

A scrambled wartime brief notes a March Field pilot visiting San Antonio and returning by rail. The fragment mentions American weight, Fourth of July celebrations, and advertising for novelty items and gifts. Entities include March Field and San Antonio with implied military context.

March Wildington Maren Field Tn Tal Fields San Antonio

Motorcade Schedule Across Texas and New Mexico

A touring motorcade planned to stop in Gil Fo ston Somday then reach San Antonio by 10 o clock the following morning. The caravan will breakfast in Houston and Governor Moody will announce monument sites for James Tol Hing s yworth and Toho KK Allen. The group travels to Curry and Nixon, stays overnight, then moves to San Antonio as guests of the chamber of commerce. They depart at 2 30 p m for Davisanguotaiis July 4, then to Van Horn where Governor Mil Ton and a New Mexico party will meet J W Lancaster president of the T Ail tratlpand and Mrs Lancaster. A barbecue and speeches by county governors and women’s club leaders are planned before continuing to a cited rendezvous.

Texas Wate Parks Gil Foston Somday San Antonin James Tol Hingsyworth Texas Sen Joetoto I'gyns Supreme Court Moody Aleo Toho KK. Allen Houston Orston Curry Selon Nixon Han Antonin Chamber Nommeree Phexe Mil- Ton New Mexico J. W. Lancaster

St Louis Flyers Plan July 13 Flight for Chicago Record

Dale Jackson and Forest O Brine who piloted the St Louis Robin last summer defend their endurance flight record. The St Louis team announced a July 13 departure to attempt to pass the new Chicago record.

Dale Jackson Forest O'Brine St. Louis Chicago St. Louis Fiers

Congress Plans Quick Wrap as Fourth Near

Washington reports indicate lawmakers aim to adjourn by the Fourth amid debate over Hoover era enforcement and naval pace. White House officials weigh modified plans, with a Senate appeal to ratify pending measures and a House focus on appropriations to fund the contentious campaign and defense priorities.

Washington, D. Cy von Grease Pugetilent Hoover Menikors Linton Naval Oace Peter Psn Seconi

Burglars Foiled by College Safe

A college safe was not breached last week as intruders failed to force the door. The alarm and secure vault prevented entry while a window was damaged. Police reported minor property damage and no injuries. Local responders are investigating the attempted break in.

West Myrile Ofder Vr. J Deann Sandas

Traffic Deaths Recorded Here in June

A garbled June traffic death report notes six fatalities and several injuries. The text misreads names and numbers, but indicates multiple wrecks, with at least eight killed across months and locations. No clear agencies or dates are reliably preserved.

Diver Killed in 90 Foot Leap Accident

A diver died after leaping 90 feet during a performance at a Texas amusement park when his second dive misfired. He struck a tank rim and plunged into the water, ending the act abruptly. Nearby, a chicken coop was reported robbed with several birds missing from a rural residence on Olive Street.

Henker Neck

Earth Swallows Hill near La Habra area concerns geologists

In La Habra California earth shifts in a dune area now 50 acres in size, with reports that a midsized crevice opened, swallowing hill sections over two weeks. Geologists caution a large cavity may form due to oil pool depletion, raising anxiety about further subsidence and ground instability.

LA Habra

Texas Governors Report Campaign Expenditures

Texas governors and candidates disclosed campaign spending with totals ranging from small regional sums to thousands. Earle and Noung Mairtel reported large unpaid balances, while Sterling of Houston and George Clutte showed varying office expenditures. Other candidates listed minor amounts, including Cecil Storey for attorney general and Sam Rayburn for congress, reflecting a broad spectrum of political finance activity.

Austin Dine WO Pier Cau- Shlates Dire Democratic Tointinn Lou Ravagier Ave Republica Tautidate Paverent Mindy Tirad Ae auneTukaumuna Leven Wee Ruvertine Repinztine George Clutte Acotin

Expense Accounts Filed by All But Two Candidates

A county and precinct race shows expense accounts filed by most candidates except two. Names such as Hugh H Robertson and Aiske Carver appear amid a list of filing details with amounts and dates noted by County Clerk Jack B Burke. The report lists candidates including a precinct official, a municipal official and others in the local race, with totals like 88.85 and 10. A late note references candidates vying for precinct positions and constable roles on local government tickets.

Hugh H. Trobertson Aiske Carver Jack B. Burke Baresewil Caponeav Tunis Saint Haoulay Horke Weres Wallee Vinay Ula Clilzena Tin Griesenbeck Lise Trict Glerk Ziad Mller Angel Tharloco Cand Vreeiner Atsbury Gandatate Constable

City Accepts Old Governor's Palace at Monday's Meet

City approves informal opening of the governor's palace next week with Mrs. Meon Maverick Green chairing a palace committee. Gus Toller, contractor, assists in planning. Palace hours are 12 a.m. to 12 p.m. daily with Mexican dishes on the day’s menu.

Old Governor's Palace Plana Pather Mra Meon Maverick Green Gus Toller Etalier

Envoy to Mexco Back to Honduras

MERIC CITY June 30 reports Ricardo de Alduvia a minister from Tending returning by plane to his homeland. He explains he had been cocated to become minister of Nimite in a rearranged diplomatic posting.

Mexco Honduras Meric City Ricardo de Alduvia Dey

Accused Freed in First Bexar Case of Wife Desertion

A man implicated in a Bexar County case involving wife desertion was freed by the court. The woman had filed for divorce while the mother charge remained in dispute. The case marks the first instance of such desertion in the area, with jurors and authorities noting the absence of the husband.

Bexar Marek Winn Finn Met Larneys Ain Sieileverlinn Wrens CN de

Talking Books for Blind Predicted in 1940s York Item

A fragmented note discusses predicted talking books for the blind linked to Dr. Willis and the Grivial Elevetie laboratory. It hints at a promising program with glowing claims about accessible literature and new devices, but the text is garbled and uncertain.

Nes York Junie Au -47 Willis My Whalkes Griwral Elveteie Laboratory Ane Pierps

GHE DEN FAMOUS PURE FOOD AND DRUG LAWS

The article discusses Harvey Wiley and his 30 years at the Agriculture Department monitoring pure food and drug laws. It notes his testimony before the Senate committee and his views on the drug administration, plus the ongoing inquiry and progress of the committee’s work.

Wasuinglion B.C Harvey Wiley Sr. Wiley Senate Mericultice de Poxententl Lecgeess Bert Akan Wren Aeder Willy Kuuren

Martial Law Curbs Rods in Honduras

Law spread across four Atlantic departments as government curbs protests. Forty foreigners were arrested and deported under the emergency rule. Robio Trerina and others were detained as authorities enforced the new measures.

Honduras Vegueiarabra Ron Wan UMI Abrirtis Inday Ecllatore Anil Nieuw Leailer Robio Trlerina

Pebeco toothpaste promises more whitening and freshness

An ad touts Pebeco toothpaste claiming deeper whitening and a revitalizing mouth feel. A girl praises brighter teeth and added vigor from Pebeco, urging readers to try it and see if it offers more than other pastes.

Adet

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