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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1930

Page

15

City council session ends with tense vote count

Citizens witnessed a long council meeting in cold chambers as commissioners counted votes on the Free bong issue. The room was tense with a smoky mood, and jokes broke the monotony while municipal officials tallied the results and prepared for the next steps.

Tauris Mictifell Ube Thomas City Mtorr Srom Brennne Fternoon Vick Toran Fle Foul al Sabacco Fizurés

Unclear fragmentary report on trials and displays

Fragmented text describes a judge Ruth Syodtr and Graz tied to a murder case, with question about a report on executions. It mentions nasal power displays in New York and a fleet scenario with planes and ships, and speculates on weapons and a hawk unit attacking field marines. The passage is garbled and lacks coherent events.

New York

Contested election fallout and mayoral vote appeals rise

City election affidavits and challenges prompt moves toward ouster proceedings against county officials. A six-attorney committee will present facts to Attorney General Robbitt as lawmakers warn against alien voting rumors and plan state-level action to resolve disputed canvass results.

Eckson Teague Wright Mapordat Tobin Kimtan Brown C. Mohambere Vitens Jeagur Dusens Waga League Aremaised Enamiitee Buil Engacgit Mre UY MM. Powell Powell and Greens Waller Groce Trenry Samel Young Powell Muckers

Official Bond Vote Totals Reported With Acknowledged Figures

Polls from Awatnat show 11 328 votes in one precinct and 17 809 in another. In River Sminruvemert area totals read 17 465 for and 17 376 against, with 4a acainate votes noted and final tallies cited for an official bond measure.

Polals Whelly Hall Thurstas

Wody Seeks Third Term in Texas Governorship

Governor Mowly signals a third term bid while facing questions on Ferguson and Massilil demagoguery. Campaign themes include lobby-free legislature and public sector reforms, with formal announcement deferred until after current speaking engagements.

Ferguson Massilil Tess Earle B. Magstieht Lnarrow Wirtnyboro Mnern Prizan State Board of Etucation Mandy Mowly Wigl

Dentist Injured in Polo Practice Accident

A dentist from Bret ericksburg’s pioneer families sustained internal injuries after a polo practice accident this morning. He fell during polo drills at the Proeprickburg Polo club and was treated for his wounds.

Prebericksec RG Felix Reidel Bretericksburg Weis

Child Struck by Auto Without United States Details

A 7 year old child was hit by a car on a street near Vian Sernandes. The boy was knocked unconscious and transported to a local hospital for treatment. The driver remained at the scene and authorities were notified for a formal report.

Sernandes Mth Prrerk John

Jury Hears White On Hidalgo Corruption in Valley Libel Suit

Ex-Woxuk named White testified about letters from real estate man Chandler and Weslaco manager Kirgan noting taxpayers' grievances in Hidalgo County. He described visits to banks, stores, and a McAllen lawyer as corroboration of financial crookedness and political corruption. Federal actions and legislative figures were cited as context in the probe.

Iager Collier Republican Antiogal Dargo County Heo M.C. Chandler Diase Kirgan Moagor Weslaco Freeland Mmagor McAllen Amy Kit Couch Peteitent Afia McAllen Bank Collipe Orantm Hidalgo County Nirgan Valles White Rirsan McAlten Edliurg Delad Charles E. Kelley Mblicatinn W. Ver Estes M. Wurzbach Car Chindbigom Tagon Brookhart Senate

Rail rules force autos to stop at crossings across Bay Area

May 9 report from BAN FRANCISCO notes a railroad commission ruling tightening cross street safety for passenger stage car trucks. Vehicles must have no exhaust pipes near joints, gasoline tanks outside, daily inspections, no explosives, no alcohol on duty, drivers under 21 barred and limit of 10 consecutive hours.

Ban Francisco Railroad Commission Cumircion Nas Atnger Jere

Census Report Delay In San Antonio Population Figures

Census officials say the San Antonio population figure release will be postponed to early next week as final counts are tallied. Super-Intend ent Holzschuler said canvassing by units not reached by machines will be checked, and a complete unofficial tally will take about a day to prepare.

San An Burmau A. R. Holzschuler Auper- Interindent Uechine Bureau Holsthaber Holzschuher San Antonio

Judge dismisses suit over blistered feet demand of 7500

Judge Samuel Kramer ruled that seventy five hundred dollars for blistered feet is excessive in the Plenty IL case Tubbs v. Glevedand. The suit arose from shoes described as splitting and causing foot pain.

Glevedand May Samuel Kramer

Attempts to Rob Firemen Failure

Detholt Max Wilbur Morris observed at Antone station as engines fought a blaze. William acted cheerfully when alarms rang, then waved as firemen left. Returning crew found him departing with assorted helmets axes and gear. Despite clear weather, he wore two raincoats. His next address is the house of correction.

Detholt Wil-bur Morris Antone William Hiatest House of Correction

Women Lawyers in France Organize for Rights and Roles

A movement by women lawyers in France seeks to secure admission to the profession and the judiciary. They aim to become judges and preside over juvenile tribunals while backing arbitration efforts and the creation of an International Law association.

Women Lawyers France Magilrates Langsera Oraf International Ian

Deer Hit Man Dies in Car Collision

A Gates County man, identified as Wibison, was killed when a deer struck the right fender of his car on the Edenton Gatesville highway during a nighttime drive. Police noted no gun involvement and described the incident as a single-vehicle crash with the deer as the apparent cause of the fatality.

Gatesville N.C Mass Wibison Gates County Edenton-Gatesville

Red Cross Seeks Funds For Tornado Relief

San Antonio quotes a need of 180000 dollars for immediate relief to tornado sufferers. The American Red Cross field survey at headquarters in St Louis supports urgent fundraising. A. J. White, vice president, and the executive committee of the county chapter plan appeals to over 3000 potential contributors.

San Antonio Ronte Joen Red Gross American Red Gross St. Touis Thin Goxur County The A. J. White

French Girls Are Football Experts

A contest piece notes that French girls rarely play football but some know the game. It mentions the French National Football Federation asking writers to submit short stories about the plate and cites Jelene Rouvier of Le Vesinet winning second prize of $40. It adds most male writers were or had been players.

Panis May B Weile Writern Jelene Rouvier le Vesinet Wayers

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