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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1930

Page

3

Probe Begins as Exonerations Herald District Attorney

Text reports Aries lawyer touts two exonerations while a grand jury probe proceeds. Walter Tynan, district attorney, claims a lengthy inquiry found failures to address poll tax manipulation and political corruption, pledging swift action on felony charges against deputy tax collectors. The open inquiry and radio remarks underline tensions between investigators and officials amid calls for accountability.

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No Evidence of Violation Found in Poll Tax Inquiry

A county grand jury reported no evidence of poll tax violations after examining accusations against a local official. The panel noted the difficulty of proving such charges, citing a prior case where a speaker admitted no evidence after repeated prompts.

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Confusion Over Alien Poll Tax Receipts Clarified

A review finds widespread misunderstanding of poll tax laws and receipts. The report notes 1285 alien tax receipts issued, shows many issued to ineligible individuals, and points to lax enforcement by officials and corporations. It highlights citizens born abroad, or parents of immigrants, misclassified as eligible voters.

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Indictment Over Poll Tax Violations Cited By Officials

The document cites evidence of attempts to pay poll taxes through others and argues the statute's provision is violated. It condemns the current election law as obsolete and poorly crafted, urging reform and legislative help to restore clear, sensible governance.

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Nazar County poll tax probe opens in district court

A Nazar County investigation into poll tax disputes dominates two weeks of local legal activity. Prominent figures, including the district court chair and tax officials, face grand jury scrutiny as witnesses recount alleged infractions and improper conduct by several defendants.

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Air Line Extends Route to Dallas Announcement

Western Air Express announced an extension from Los Angeles to Dallas beginning Sunday morning. The new mileage adds 15 832 miles of Stylog daily, expanding the world's latest enterprise in commercial air travel.

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Absentee Votes Set Record For San Antonin Bond Election

Absentee vote totals broke a record in San Antonin as bond election results closed at Byom with the city clerk recording the tally. The remainder of the page promotes a classified business column offering Light Classified ads from $100 to $50,000.

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City News Omens and Names Amid Strange Report

A fragmented city brief cites figures Bundey Creivenl and ibola Mualc Btere Gardner in an odd omen reel. The item hints at a local event titled Ho kum Kinga with unclear details and ad language trailing.

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Jury report gaps in poll tax probe spark sheriff bid

A Texas grand jury report found few law violations in a poll tax inquiry and recommended further action. Seeligson, a sheriff candidate, said he would pursue misdemeanor charges and implored voters in Bexar County to back his July primary bid.

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Swarm of Bees Triggers Traffic Rule Violation

Bees swarm amid roadway chaos prompting a traffic rule violation report. Officers warn drivers as the swarm disrupts flow near Tulare, while bystanders attempt to clear the insects. A local officer recalls monitoring the scene and urges caution for motorists and pedestrians.

Political Tax Irregularities Reported by Deputies

The text alleges irregularities in poll tax collection with names submitted to deputies and tax collectors. It claims records show amounts collected per person and accuses officials of misusing receipts while stressing violations of law and public distrust in the process.

Dr J F Osborn Optometrist Promotes Eyewear

A vintage advertisement from DR J F OSBORN OPTOMETRIST touts eyewear quality and personalized fitting. It stresses lasting comfort and warns that skipping proper eye care can worsen future vision, promising tangible proofs of claims under signature.

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