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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1930

Page

3

Dinner honoring J I Coleman civil engineers leader

A reception and dinner are planned in San Antonio Monday March 4 to honor J I Coleman president of the American Society of Civil Engineers and guest engineers from Bou wrst Degen. The event at 6 30 pm includes national officers and directors.

J. I. Coleman Ser Orleans Hn Amercen Society of Civil Engineeth San Antonio Gliesle Englnerra Boul Wrest Bev Playa Bill Herbert Hoove

Pair Held in Jat on Liquor Charge in Default of Bail

In Sai Priday County two men Rique Garcia and Leon Diazurre faced liquor charge in a federal case. They sought release via a habeas corpus hearing before Judge Duval Wert in the United States district court, but the bid failed as Paul A. Lockhart, U.S. commissioner, refused bail bonds due to encumbrances on their property. The judge ruled no breach of law by the men and upheld the commissioner’s discretion on bonds.

Rique Garcia Leon Diazurre Sai Priday Boda Duval Wert United Hieten District Court Paul A. Lockhardt United States Telita Bundamen

Charge Forgery in Complaints Filed Against L.A. Youth

Forgery charges and attempts to pass forged checks were filed against a Los Angeles youth. The accusations include passing a check drawn on another bank and attempting a second forged check in late April. The case lists names and dates tied to the alleged acts and the American Produce Company as related party.

L.A. Youth al Ouel Ant Bed Bresssened

Gunter Hotel Roof Opening Announced

The Gunter Hotel will open its roof for the 1000 season with nightly shows. Manager Pol A. McSween announced weekend openings featuring Herman Waldmann's orchestra providing music.

Gunter Hotel Pol A. McSween Agnosnced Herman Waldmann

Postal Receipts and April Recounts Reported

Postal receipts for April totaled approximately 29,722.10 with an overall budgeted amount of 127,472.60. In March, figures show declines noted by officials including G. Lucas, as recounts and expenditures were discussed for the Antonio postoffice operations.

Antonio Postoffine Apel Lucas Onl

Unclear fragmentary dispute over fencing and vows

A garbled regional notice mentions Charles Paddock dubbed worlds fastest human, a marriage bureau, and a veiled political jab about funds and communists. Several names and lines appear distorted, with incomplete phrases about awards, a secretary, and alleged investments.

Papal Delegates Sail to Clarthage Summit In Landmark Visit

The Vatican authorizes nine special steamer charters to transport the Negate faction and retinue to Aarhur Street congress in Clarthage. It marks the first papal Ignite under Malloon City flag, signaling a historic display of unity and ceremony.

Vatican City

Quota Campaign Aims to Subscribe 200000 for Railway Stock

A preliminary step toward raising the remaining 200000 in the subscription of San Antonio's quota for the Gullan West Terns Railway company is under way. Canvassing starts May 8 led by WN B Tuttle as chamber of commerce chair. About fifty business men attended a meeting. If 200000 is subscribed, a general campaign will follow. the company offers 1,000,000 preferred stock and 250,000 common stock. The line is expected to carry 22,500 cars annually with 2200000 in gross revenue. Preferred stock pays 6 percent, with up to 30 percent advantage over common. Contractors urge rebuilding plans during campaign.

San Antonio Gullan West Terns Railway Company Ill Cangestell WN. B. Tuttle Jede Fhink Chamber of Commerce Usiness Scommitten

National Guard Forms Machine Gun Squad Standoff

Photo shows an Ohio National Guard machine gun squad with weapons mounted on a prison repe and trained on a building where convicts threatened a brief liberty break.

Ohio National Guard

Recalled 1904 Circus Photos Highlight Town Gala

A 1904 circus exhibit recalled by townsfolk features a 2% photograph credited to Allen Ayres the architect. The piece notes jovial city youths and a stormy interlude during a tent show, with proceeds aiding charity and riders like Sam Rennett performing bareback. Lee’s Shore JL invites audience photo submissions.

Allen Hy Ayrea Mr. Ayres San Antonio le Serait Mother Najuer Lee

Educators and Clergy React to Proposals in Digest Poll

Figures from the Literary Digest poll show categories of voters across occupations. Clergymen express strong opposition. bankers and lawyers show mixed responses on enforcement, modification, and repeal. Physicians and other groups reveal varied stances reflecting broad national debate.

Oreewhelm Fesiy Ary Re Alka Ewuelmingly

Census Returns Show County Rates Across Regions

Readouts list numerous county figures with increases and decreases in population and values for states such as Westchester and Cameron. The dense OCR fragment notes percentages, counts, and place names like Oslo, Darien, Lee, and Meeker, indicating a broad survey of census shifts and fiscal indicators.

Elven Oslo Ss.dal Westerley Incresea Imahyalng Sue Spity Tnerea Ja Ineeenan Stier IF Ace Mekrsvill Hani Cameron Cauntys Fidei Eranty Carreeln Adener Darien

Dance event at Castello salsa Sunday night

Community notices list various music acts and dances including The Jaze Kings, Dorothy Carter Orchestra, Artz Orchestes, Homen's Merrimakers, and Dorothy Carter Orchestra with weekly Saturday and Sunday performances. Terms are garbled but indicate a block of local entertainment at venues like Macdonna Laurder and Wood linen Lake with security and admission notes.

Casteosilly Marai The Jaze Kings Cash Gold Pelzes Peathall Theo Artz Orchestes Macdonna Laurder Mer A Homen Merrimakers Aadv Dorothy Carter Woodlinen Lake

Poll shows San Antonio split on dry law vote

A garbled clipping reports public opinion on prohibition in San Antonio with mixed results. It cites percentages and groups for and against, noting the city’s stance remains divided and unclear from the fragmentary data.

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Eclipse Vision Captured by Lick Observatory Photo

A solar corona appears as streams of light arching from the sun’s disk during a total eclipse. The image was taken by Lick Observatory in California.

Lick Observatory California

Wording on Tariff Vote Causes Senate and House Split

In May the legislature debated a proposed sugar tariff increase. The House rejected a Senate proposal for a 20 cent rise, shifting focus to the ongoing debate over blue control and related fiscal measures amid current political tensions.

Girl Plans Sea Voyage 110 Percent May 2

May 2 report from Lanon notes Tomsei a 2nd year amateur aviator aiming to sail to Australia. The piece mentions a rose flight from Gray-Hon to Australia and references Mert Hinkler in connection with the daring plan.

Lanon Tomsei Amateix Wishans Gray- Hon Australia Hinkler

700000 Deal Reported in Zanata County Oil Field Case

A historic oil deal involves R. J. Dugene's one half stake in the femwstra production and 100 acres of Inmin Galler field in Zanata county, with Kilhim and Daggar not yet confirming. Duggan begins a native drilling campaign to unify US Trredo, credited with early discoveries and development that sustained oil output since April 1821.

Areto Tha Aitziu R. J. Dugene Femwstra Zanata County Bilkim Daggar Kilhim Arta Mirando Duggan Killoio Killaiy

Girl Stays Aloft Nearly 30 Hours in France

A historic airship flight update from Le Rourg ht France reports that the flyer Lear Nernstein remained aloft at 10:20 AM local time, 27 hours and 1 minute after takeoff. The misspelled dispatch notes the duration and continuity of the ascent, with limited readable details about the aircraft or sponsorship.

France y—Slile Lear Nernstein Murauce Howe

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