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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1930

Page

2

Potato Party Heads to San Antonio Exhibit Tour

A group of 3hive pasto growers from Agonglock county arrives in San Antonio for a potato exhibit tour arriving May afternoon at 4 30. Publicity director C Currington of the oval chamber of commerce notes a bright car with NB I seed potatoes will be shown. Governor Gardiner backs Texas participation as the train travels via Fort Worth Dallas and San Antonio with civic groups planning local entertainments. Amounts of rental ads are advertised in the rental column.

San Antonio Worties Agonglock County C. Currington Oval Chamber of Commerce Nbi Carrington WT. Gardiner Alaime Jetier van Mom Texas Vresque Jele Washingtom de Co Tontana Fort Worth Dallas Aveto San Antonio Lieht Classifien

Rally Planned Against Prohibition in Washington

Washington March 24. A monster anti prohibition rally is being organized to mobilize foes of prohibition for forthcoming congressional sessions. De F. W. Book announced a tentative date, while liquor reform groups discuss a system of government consent resembling existing models.

Silvereal Servicn Washington, D.C Syreden

Autos Show Hike Last Year Over 28 Autos Show Hike Last Year Over 28

Washington March report from the United States Bureau of Public Roads states total motor vehicles totaled 20502442, up 200RR10 or percent over 12s. States and the District of Columbia recorded license and permit fees, fines, and related sums totaling 514,490,088. Fatal fees rose HAS over 1928. Classification 124 Light Classified notes Purine and household goods at reduced prices.

Bevern Oerer Washington B.C United States Bureau of Public Roads States District of Columbia

Snow Again In Chicago Brings Heavy Snowfall

Snow continued across Chicago with temperatures below freezing and a strong northwest wind. The Weather Bureau warned of possible further snow as hundreds of thousands of tons have been moved, with large banks in suburbs causing travel delays.

Universal Derrive Chicago Weather Bureau

Kidnapers Trail Reaches St Louis Area In Katz Case

Kansas City March 20. Police traced the Katz kidnapping to St Louis vicinity as $10,500 of the $100,000 ransom surfaced locally. A brick coupe bought with ransom money was found abandoned near St Charles Missouri after wrecking through a fence. Authorities believe five kidnapers, en route to Chicago in the car, are involved.

Kansas Michael Katz Kansas City Isaac Katz St. Louis St. Tlanis St. Charles Chicago

Wife Will Drop Charges Against George Sunday

Los Angeles dispatch reports District Attorney Baron Fitts will drop Mountainfidelity charges filed last November against George Sunday, son of Evangelist Hilly Sunday, and Aggingt Miursre Lasalle. Mrs Harriet Sunday withdrew support after a conference, stating she does not wish to have her husband brought to Chicago for prosecution.

Los Angeles Calif George Sunday Hilly Sunday Miursre Lasalle Hellysteod Chia Om Baron Fitts Mra Harriett Sunday Chicago

Boris of Bulgaria Breaks Engagement In Royal Tangle

Bulging rumors swirl as King Boris of Bulgaria rejects engagement to Princess Kyra Kyrillowna amid a Romanoff alliance plan. Romanian regent Prince Nicholas prepares a marriage journey as Queen Marie and Princess Teana return from Egypt, marking a shifting royal landscape.

Univerist Ferster Berlan Boris of Bulgaria Romanoff House Kyra Kyrillowna Jauphter Cyril Tluasa Colverss_Bervice Bucharest Nicholas Michael Romania Ax Soan Marie Princesa Teana Eidc

Shepard Willing Money to Girl in Will Evidence Case

Federal officials in Denver obtained Maj. Charles A. Shepard’s will naming Grace Brandon, a 23 year old stenographer, as beneficiary of his estate and war risk policy. The document may be used before a grand jury in Topeka next month as prosecutors seek an indictment for the poisoning death of Shepard’s second wife at Fort Riley.

Denver Charles A. Shepard Mount Grace Brandon Brookefield Texas Toorke Kev Bin Fort Riley Kaw Miss Brandon Sardine United States District Attormer Kansas Major Shepard James Childe Needles Calif Child Thin Aisler

British Dubious Over Ford's Plan to Double Wage

London officials and employers considered Henry Ford's plan to reduce unemployment by raising wages. In a London Spectator interview Ford proposed a minimum wage of 25 francs per week at the new Dagenham plant, with about 30 000 workers expected to be employed.

London Great Britain Henry Ford London Spectator Ford Dagenham Bia

Man Saved From Death Chair After Long Battle

Fred W. Edel emerged from danger after a lengthy struggle as his death sentence was commuted to life imprisonment by Governor Roosevelt. The case arose from described events in a March report, with legal action and imprisonment outcomes noted.

Archbishop Slated for Cardinal Post

Universal Reporter reports Archbishop Carlos of Baltimore is to be elevated to the College of Cardinals. The news was cited as authoritative from the Vatican tonight.

Univeral Rerrter RCMP Carlos Baltimore Sacred College of Cardinals Eame Earter Vatican

Study of Cancer Clinics Scheduled

March 20 national distinction under the American College of Surgery, a group from the Coffey Humber cancer clinics will arrive to spend weeks vindicating the work. Friends can vouch for you. a loan from any of the firms advertised is suggested.

Fhadepirrs American College of Irpeany Coffey Humber

Bonus Paid on Oil Land Near Odessa and Andrews

The University of Texas leasing board approved bonuses totaling 174 785 dollars for land leases in Ector County and other areas. Skelly Oil of Tulsa paid 77 775 dollars for acres in Section 2 near existing production, while Trang Continental Oil secured a lease in Section 3 for 60 000 dollars. Some tracts in Andrews County remain tied up by a 1025 injunction.

Austin University of ‘Tazan Land Leasing Board Ector County Skelly Ui Company of Tulsa Trang-Continental Oil Company Boans Andrews County

Detectives Check Hospital Records for House Rioters

Detectives responded to a riot call at a residence operated by Mrs. Pete Hunter on Host Commerce Street. They found a room full of gun smoke and damaged furnishings. a man fled the scene after shots were fired. Authorities sought Mrs. Hunter and checked local hospitals and asylum records while tracking down Hunters. Detective Captain Aubrey Mapkine and J. H. Gray led the inquiry.

Pete Hunter Commerce Street Hutter Aubrey Mapkine J. H. Gray

Hoover and Wife to Seek Elusive Trout at Camp

Milerbait arrion reports in Washington that President Hoover and Mrs Hoover plan a fishing trip to Rapidan Virginia next weekend. The President postponed today’s travel due to camp opening delays, while Mrs Hoover went to arrange the visit and returned this morning.

Hoover Wife Milteraat Arrion Washington, D.C Teddy Rapidan

16 Believed Dead in Kentucky Coal Mine Explosion

A crew of 18 miners were entombed and believed killed when an explosion wrecked the twelfth right entrance of the Pioneer Coal Company mine in Kettle Island Kentucky. The men were a mile and a half underground when the blast struck. Rescue crews rushed to reach them though hope of survival was slim.

Kettle Island Pionter Coal Company

Butcher Held in Glass Meat Plot

Tom George, a butcher, was arrested in Los Angeles on charges involving glass found in meat orders. The discovery was made by tenant Mrs G C L Woodall in a house owned by a local merchant. George was arraigned and released on bail.

Gery Angeles Tom + George GC. L. Woodall Cigorge

Farm Boy Slayer Jurors Discharged in Deadlock

EL DORADO Kan March 20 The jury deliberating Owen Oberst a farm youth accused of killing his parents and five siblings was dismissed tonight after reporting a hopeless deadlock. The panel stood seven to six for acquittal when discharged.

EL Dorado Kan Ins Owen Oberst Kanine Farm Parenta

Art Display At San Pedro Playhouse Promotes Milk for Health

City officials and spouses will host visitors at the San Pedro Playhouse to view 200 student artworks for Milk for Health Week. Prize winners from several schools announced include Pedro Aleman Paulina Nelson Louis Pratt and others. poultry yard ads appear in classification ads.

Offtetala Dnd Hood San Pedro Playhouse Art G Allery Chool C. St Chambers Jacob Rubipla Berry Phil Wright Playhouse Pedro Aleman Xradé Briscoe Schoal Iaw Pauline Nelson E. B. Simmons Charles Lee Hegele Beecon Hill John Aeranga Briscoe Achoal Louis Pratt George Morales Stephen F. Astin Schoal Alfonso Palma Stephen Faustin

British Embassy Is Too Dry

Washington dispatch reports Sir Ronald Lindsay, new British ambassador, inherited an exhausted liquor supply from Sir FitzHoward. Esme Dawson startled the capital by announcing a halt to further supplies. Lady Lindsey reveals the husband found almost nothing upon takeover, leaving the embassy with scant provisions.

Washington Ronald Lindsay Foo Fanne Howard Esme Lindsey

Anthem in Hot Water Once More

Chicago March 2 National Music Supervisors conference passes resolution protesting language of a bill to establish The Star Spangled Banner as the national anthe m.

Chicago IWS Congress National Music Supervisors’ Conference

Trade study outlines financing plan for San Antonio industries

A San Antonio trade study announced by C. C. Leel of the local chamber outlines funding schemes for desirable industries. An industrial committee, chaired by Arnger Laubacher, will examine policies from Louisville, Denaryeth, Norfolk, Baltimore, and other cities as models.

San Antonio C. C. Leel Chamber of Commerce Arnger Laubacher W. BK Dickerson B. E. Simpson Lee Industrial Foundation Louisville Kanton Gaoaranty Fund Deneyeth Norfolk Baltimore Dinghamnton Portsmouth Pawkelt Freleht Industrial Committee Lmcreen

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