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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1930

Page

2

Texas Storms Leave Heavy Toll Across Texas

Severe storms and floods driven by tornadoes injure five in Texas and damage farms, homes, and power lines across Pittsburg county and nearby communities. Rivers rose over lowlands near Dallas and Texarkana as rainfall totals reached six and a half inches. Damaged communications and widespread damage to crops were reported, with rural areas including Paris, Texarkana, and Wichita Falls affected.

Texas Wichita Fells Langview Pittsburg Camp County Trisits Dulas Hallidey Dundee Gore Lor Paria Paris Texarkene Bagwell Clarksville

Prison Names New Study Supervisor In California

In Ban Quentin California on May 16 the San Quertin prison appointed Werden James Hobbsy as educational supervisor. His deputy is H A Shader former director at the universities of New York Oregon and Florida. Earle M Eve became educational director at the federal prison in Atlanta Georgia.

Ban Quentin Fhlson Calif San Quertin Gew Werden James Hobbsy H. A. Shader Temperatours Treans Lauieien Ari Mezico Tran Lauistina Dilasomra Thracane Wis Dalian Tugs Ark AG Hovriton Areeleg Abil Clady Hain Fautavilte Washinstar

New York to Add 105-Story Wall Street Skyscraper

Louis Adler, a realty operator, studies blueprints with manager Julius Fishman for a towering Wall Street project. Adler has purchased an entire block in the famed financial street to build another skyscraper reaching 105 stories.

New York Wall Street Louis Adler Julius Fishman Adler Street of Finance

Trial of Baby Ease Delayed in County Court

Louis Goss faced a delay in his trial for legally disposing of a body without a burial permit as prosecutors requested time to file an additional charge. He had been accused in connection with the death of Erbel Schumacher’s infant daughter, though charges against Goss and another linked party were reduced.

Louis Goss George Clifton Whit Goss Erbel Schumacher Aliss Kamecker Fredericks Buddy

Man Dies by Own Action in Wheelchair Incident

An inmate at a farm facility in a wheelchair could not walk. He attempted to move along a pier and toppled over after pushing away from the guardrail. The fall caused fatal injuries as the individual entered the water.

William ‘Raunty

California Hercules Drives Nails With Bare Hands Stunt

Arthur Santell of Los Angeles, a physical culture student, demonstrates a daredevil feat bending iron bars and driving nails through one inch planks with his palms, posing in a photograph and inviting others to try the stunt.

Arthur Santell Los Angeles

Census Returns Jack County and Multiple Counties Data

Fragmented OCR census data lists numerous counties including Jack, Guadaloupe, Caldwell, Gray, Warren, and more. Figures show populations, increases, percentages, and precinct notes, with numerous percentages and monetary values amid inconsistent spellings and place names.

Guadalune Jorhuds Guagalope Caldwell Armalfone Conly Imernane

New International Telephone Service Law in Buenos Aires

May 16. Louis reports the new international telephone service law was inaugurated in Buenos Aires. The system now allows calls over the tele line at a charge of 42 soles, with service available between specific morning and afternoon hours.

New International Telephone Service Law Buenos Aires Louis Sa. m

Sleuths Trap Ern ie Young in 4-Hour Capture

Ernest Young, charged with the murder of John Bradshaw in San Antonio, was recaptured after a 30 day manhunt. He was found hiding behind a chimney in a Chicago Boulevard attic and surrendered after a brief struggle. Detectives tracked tips from Mrs Thelma Bradshaw and captured him at 215 Christy Boulevard.

Ernest Young John Bradshaw Saa Antonio Kendall Dorrie Chirtay Boulevard Young Kreg Cownty Ed Dierschwele Hoerne Homer Edwards Bradshaw Marler Edwards Toung San Antonio State Hospital Desective Aubree Topking South Hackberry Chicago Boulevard Thelma Hradthay Hopkins J. R. G Lee Williamson Albert San Antonio Mission Kerr Tanin Save Hospital Yao

New Officers Installed in Nesar County Medical Auxiliary

New officers of the Nesar county Medical Auxiliary were installed at the Medical library. Frank M. Haggard was named president with Mrs. W M Barton as vice president, Mrs. Troy Sample treasurer, and Rayleigh Davis secretary. A luncheon followed at the Light Shawl to honor the officers.

Nesar County Frank M. Uaggart W. M. Barton Troy Sample Rayleigh Davis Haggardine Mre_R. Rows Mex. Tazsard Viet Dresident J. B. Lurant W. MM. Barron

Southern California El Rodeo Yearbook Costing $22,000

The University of Southern California will publish its semi centennial El Rodeo in a few weeks at a cost of about $22,000. The 50 year old yearbook grows in size. the 1890 issue contained roughly 15 percent pages and cost about $244 to publish.

Los, Angeles University of Southeen California el Rodeo Laisseur Blick

Auxiliary's New Officers Installed in Bexar County

Photo shows new officers of the Bexar County Medical Association auxiliary who were installed Friday. Left to right, Mrs. Frank M. Haggard, president, Mrs. W. M.

Bexar County Medical Association Auxiliary Frank M. Haggard W. M

Hoover Plans Early Weekend Fishing Trip to Virginia

President Hoover aims for an early start on a planned Virginia weekend trip. He will visit camps near Rapidan, depart before 7 am after a White House breakfast, to fit in morning fishing and return Sunday afternoon. Attending are Representative-rioaseyer, Secretary Rickey, and White House physician Boone.

Hoover Washington 2. C Virginia Ward Gure Lucky

Hanging Makes Headache Worse in Vianna May Runoff

In Vianna on May 16, Adolph Schuler, a Viennese among early voters, faced headaches from the heat as General Mitchell and Governor Leith clashed over Roosevelt. A tense political scene unfolded with Porter Hien Reese and Blackburn Republican figures maneuvering amid the controversy.

Vianna Henacke Adolph Schuler Mitchell CR Leith

New Version of Isaiah in Modern English Published

May 36 reports a modern colloquial English translation of the book of Isaiah issued by the National Adult Serial noon. Prof. J B Allem of Herdoe college, Teed, explains the translation aims to appeal to today’s readers with lines such as Thy princes are rebellions and companions of thieves.

London J. B. Allem Herdoe College Teed Rewaria Rendara

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