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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1930

Page

6

Ferguson Amnesty Ballot Challenge at Texas Supreme Court

The Texas Supreme Court heard a case on an amnesty act that restored Gatronor Jamey B. Fersneoa to political rights and guaranteed his name on the ballot. Speer of Fort Worth led the effort, arguing the amnesty act reflected the people’s will, while Ferguson and supporters asserted legislative power to restore rights despite later repeal.

Austin Texas Bill Yguseld Jamey B. Fersneoa Supreme Court Ocle Speer Fort Worth Commission of Appeale Fetsason Spear Mra Miriam A. Ferguson Goragnor Dan Moody- Fergusen Ferguson

Teacher Arrested After Boxing Ears of Pupil

Misa Tilda Rennick a 28 year old teacher was taken into custody in Kanbas City Ren March 5 after she boxed the ears of a pupil who threw panc on the floor in her classroom. The mother of the student Virsit Low Mantz is involved with charges against Rennick though she admitted to the act.

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Curran condemns Prohibition decision on ice cake crime

Curran, president of the Avrociapian Against the Prohibition Amendment, blasts a court ruling upholding seizures of empty containers bound for wets in Hofer traffic. He argues the decision escalates prohibition as a felony to merely possess ice. He warns of broader felonies if the ruling stands.

Washington, D. C Frenee Curran Avrociapian Sunrethe Toure

Contested Vote Sparks City Bond Battle in 1940s

City faces a vote contest from foes as Citizens League prepares to file if official canvass upholds a 209 vote majority for bonds. Maverick and supporters accuse machine rule, citing 2600 illegal votes and irregularities in precinct tallies amid a tense canvass and political clash.

Citizens League Maverick Prld Pape Offici Chimbere T. D. Corby Ix Italy Treeinet No. 12 Tkwan Cite Hospital Bimpson Ed Fries Chambers Maury Maverick Earl Wright Johnson Tizens’ League Hoad Mars Maverick Bss Caucas Weakley Citizens Lagne

Vague Precinct Vote Notes Mention Various Figures

Fragmentary OCR text references precinct voting terms and numeric figures such as 132 and 1161, with mentions of bonds, river improvements, and a hospital. The legible content is incoherent, lacking clear event, date, or named entities to form a precise summary.

Two Convicts Shot in Ohio Police Action (Continued)

The report details a shooting at the Ohio penitentiary scene where two inmates died. Officials cite safety concerns, with guards patrolling both inside and outside the gray walls as 700 militiamen stand on duty and 1500 inmates gradually return to work. Names of the dead are withheld to prevent misidentification.

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City voting marked by upsets in bond election

San Antonio voters backed a 34,076,000 municipal bond with widespread upsets across precincts. Proponents carried 42 of 04 precincts while opponents won 52, highlighting machine influence on the west side and strong anti-bond sentiment in East End and North Highland areas. Overall turnout shows civic engagement with a tight margin and scattered precinct-by-precinct results.

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Unclear Combat Remedies Promised by Public Notices

Fragmentary OCR text describes alleged cures and guarantees related to medical conditions and a supposed endorsement by a president. The partial wording mentions soothing boils, ulcers, and healing promises tied to a named person and location, with unclear claims and contact hints.

Relieves His Own Mother of Neuritis

A patient treats his mother’s neuritis with a message urging readers to seek prescription drugs from doctors and pharmacists. The text mentions herbal remedies and cautions against unnecessary delays, urging consultation for relief and suggesting dozens of goats may be relevant to the cause.

Stomach Sufferers Urged to Try Taniac for Bad Breath

A dubious health claim blitz promotes Taniac as a cure for bad breath and stomach troubles. It promises quick relief and a money back guarantee, urging readers to swallow pills and wash with mouth rinse as a quick fix.

Fraternity Suspended After Feasting On Prize Hens

Washington dispatch reports the disappearance of three prize laying hens valued at 2500 dollars from the Maryland Sigma Nu chapter during an egg laying contest. The chantet invited three initiates to supply chickens for a banquet. no source for the birds was given. The hens were later found butchered. The Maple Chapter faces a one year suspension by the national fraternity and the university pledges compensation for the losses.

Washington, D.C University of Maryland Maryland Siginn Ku Sigaa Nua Andhe University

Voter precinct totals show bonds winning large majorities

A fragmented report details precinct by precinct results with bonds favored heavily in many areas. Notable margins appear in Precincts 62 and 02 north of Highland Park, Precincts 4 and 3 around Cooper Street, and precincts 73 74 in Labor Temple area, while some precincts near Hicks Avenue and Frio City Road show lighter or mixed support.

Labor ‘Temple Antig Hicks Avenue Sretinw Frio City Road Harlandale Bonia Antix Mits Ton South Prece

European Journalists Tour America For Two Month Study

A group of foreign writers including four Germans and journalists from ten nations began a two month study trip to the United States aboard the North German Lloyd liner Berlin. They accepted an invitation from the Carnegie Foundation to observe American conditions and life.

America Bremen Germany Musi Totas North Geran Berlin United Stas Carnegie Foundation

Campbell Duster Sought Sparks San Antonio Election Controversy

Reporters say candidates and guards monitored precincts as challenges flood the ballot box. An effort to oust Campbell was approved unanimously, with attorneys hired to contest results if needed. Local officials vow to certify or seek court action to reveal alleged machine manipulation.

John Isoyle San Antonio

Church May Cite Cannon In Virginia Case

The Virginia Bishop Tsun, and other church officials, face possible charges as the second day of the annual Methodist Episcopal Church conference in Dallas proceeds. It is uncertain if Bishop Caron will be cited to explain alleged political and market activities, with no formal charges yet filed.

Theo Normel Dallas Tsun Janes Cannon Virginia Benalgahera Epiaemmal Chureh South Bisbop Caron Taran

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