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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1930

Page

4

San Antonio unrest over bond proposal cited by Davenport speech

Labor leader Davenport urged Mayor Chambers to detail how a $4,075,000 bond would be spent to create jobs. He pressed for specific statements on projects, employment, union issues, and how overtime for police and fire departments would be handled amid the mayoral campaign. He recalled past races and warned about labor influence and memory.

San Antunis Davenport KTAP Davenport Eni Chambers Ube O. B. Black Wright Anion San Antonio Wilehi

Michigan seeks boost in Western Conference standings

College ball action in Chicago shows Michigan's bid to return to the Western first division after three games won and one tied with Ohio State. Chicago fell last week as Wisconsin leads the Big Ten into tomorrow's clash with Northwestern. Northwestern trails at three wins and eight losses.

Chicago Michigan Ohio State Eer Birchigan Wisconsin Northwestern Evanston

Loyd Waner Hospital Stay Ties To Appendix Surgery

Baltimore May 6 Lloyd Waner outfielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates is a patient at Union Memorial hospital. Physicians say he has been there for several days but discuss his condition sparingly. He has not fully recovered from an appendix operation, according to medical staff.

E Oloyd Waner Balfimore Lloyd Waner Pittsburgh Pirates Union Memorial Hospital

Bond proponents to close campaign at auditorium

Proponents of a 4 976 000 municipal bond issue plan a final rally at the municipal auditorium at 8 p m Tuesday rain cut short an outdoor Alma ntaza rally Speaker Wright Johnson interrupted by Judge James Ht Davis the chairman The organizers said supporters of the bond would pay for the auditorium Tobnson defended the bond against critics detailing claims about San Antonio taxes insisting per capita tax is lower than in other large cities He urged citizens to review quarterly city audits open to the public

Municipal Auditorium Ebort Almantaza Wright Johnson James Ht. Davis Ame Tobnson Dell Vered San Antonio Houston Lalla Ture Capenditures Weakley Saint

Weakley urges audit and anti bond talk over ETSA

A letter from A. B. Weakley, chairman of the Citizens' city administration, criticizes the city for delaying an audit and questions the ETSA bond issue. He cites plans for a city planner, asks for a CPA audit, and urges honesty before Wednesday's vote on a $4,975 measure. He argues city leaders should disclose finances and avoid political tricks to earn public confidence.

Weakley ETSA A. B. Weakler RISA

SLAIN TAXES TO BE HIGHER

A disrupted local rally on Market plaza Monday night drew about 1500 workers as speakers from the antifound faction argued bonds would raise taxes beyond the claimed 6 from the $100. Antonio Saladino and Mario Feliciand Flores Sr. urged self-reliance and citizenship duties while Prosperity warned of political machine control. George Surkey and Leonardo Tudon also spoke on labor topics and better working conditions.

Antonio Saladino Baladino Antifond Market Plaza Ike Feliciand’ Flores Sr Lis

Unclear 19th Century Sports and Names Fragment

Fragmented OCR item lists names, teams, and roles with multiple misspellings. It mentions batting, pleading, players like Rice and Bishop, and various scattered affiliations. The legible parts suggest a sports or league note with incomplete rosters and actions.

John Tarleton Plowboys Sweep at Stephenville Meet

Fort Worth May 6 The John Tarleton plowboys swept the Junior enterie track meet at Stephenville with 80 points, outpacing North Texas Aggies 96 to 94. Texarkana 5 Paris Wichita Falls and other teams trailed, with a strong showing across events and several close finishes reported in the standings.

John Tarleton Fort Wonth Stephenville North Teray Aggies Texarkana Paris Wichita Falla Wichita Falls Made & Gainen Wixth

Mayor Counters Bond Vote In Radio Plea For Progress

Mayor C. M. Chambers urged San Amabio voters to back a bond issue on WOAL radio. He framed the choice as spirit of progress versus reaction, insisting the bonds are necessary and the plan stems from careful surveys and talks with diverse business and civic leaders.

San Amabio WOAL C. M. Chambers Vasor Vayor

Bond Merits Emphasized in County Bond Call

J L Anderson representative urged voters to judge the bond issue on merits and resist opponents' charges. He spoke over WOAT radio Monday night asserting the investments fund progress and timely repayment, saying the questions are necessity and value, while opponents spread extraneous criticisms.

J. L. Anderson WOAT Anderson

Cicero Complex Blamed in Divorce Case

In Chicago Mrs Elizabeth Comeford cites a Cicero complex as a reason for divorce. She describes her husband as ruthless and notes his association with a Cicero police officer linked to Capone era gang activity. The chaotic influence of Cicero is presented as central to the marital breakdown.

Igretir 2 Berta Por Sample Eprite Resinol Chemictt Co Baltimore Chicago May Cicero Ales Elizabetth Comeford al Capone

Southwell in Radio Speech On San Antonio Bond Vote

Southwell says the destiny of San Antonio hinges on the bond election. Wilson C. Southwell, president of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, tells WOAL listeners that even opponents acknowledge necessity and support a larger issue if elected office. He praises city administration for coordination with organizations driving development.

San Antonio Jso Wilson C. Southwell Chamber of Commerce Cits

Worldwide branch banking favored by Bank of Italy leader

James A. Bacig sluyi, chairman of California's Bank of Italy advisors committee, urged worldwide branch banking. He argued parent banks should be allowed to establish branches globally as part of an ideal banking system.

Washington, D.C UNS James A. Bacigsluyi California Bank of Italy

Berby Dope Ustas Association Trial at Cimlcs Track

In a muddy one mile and 70 yard race at Cimlcs Tod, Woanderall Audley Farm-Won Worthington led the field with a strong stretch run. Case slds a Cravk Brigade finished second, with TonWus Michigan Boy third and Mrs. Graham Farr Vanderbil's Peeeet Light also near the front. Ned O Buck Forenun-Kan ectund to PRIN to Renoed hands at Vinlico, Headley's Ante Botlung posted a distant effort as the field haltered six furlongs badly.

Ustas Irea Woanderall Audley Farm Worthington Cimlcs Case Slds Cravk Brigade TonWus Michigan Graham Farr Vanderbil Peeeet Light Ned O. Buck Prin Vinlico Headley Alsavan

Bobcats Hope In Texas Intercollegiate Track Meet

The Southwest Texas Teachers College Bobcats, coached by Osky Rahun, aim for strong showings at the Texas Intercollegiate Track and Field Meet at Lenton May SC, after a 76 to 60 victory in a recent practice meet against Southwestern University Pirates. Multiple names appear in the report, including athletes and officials, with scattered notes on discipline and fines for various infractions.

AN Marcus Southwestern Univeroity Pirates Bobcats Southwest Texas Teacher College Texas

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