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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1930

Page

4

Prohibition Poll Shows Majority for Repeal in Several States

New York May 16. Semi final returns of the Literary Digest nationwide poll on prohibition indicate ten or more states favor repeal of the eighteenth amendment. Louisiana Nevada Connecticut New Jersey Rhode Island join with a majority for repeal. Arkansas Kansas North Carolina Oklahoma Tennessee remain in favor of enforcement. Total votes: 1 71 million. Enforcement 1 486 million modification 1 340 million repeal 1 836 million.

New York Literary Digest Louisiana Nevada Connecticut New Jersey Rhode Reland Arkansas Kansas North Carolina Oklahoma Tenessee Faror

Vital Statistics Marriage Licenses And Births Reported

Marriage licenses listed include multiple couples such as IESU pré Paros and Elizabeth Varca, Pat Staith and Lula Lindies, H. Wosd and Hazel Kammer, Jone Sf. Curling and Leonor Villalobos, and others. Births reported include Shay D from Mr. and Mrs. Barney Sams, Carla Diaz, and several others with full details and addresses. Burial permits and building permits are also noted with names, ages, and locations, reflecting local civil vital events and permits issued.

Iesu “Pré Paros Elizabeth Varca Pat Staith Lula Lindies Forste H. Wosd Hazel Kammer Jone Sf Curling Leonor Villalobos Frank Gualerdi Francisca Galaer Shay D Barney Sams Shay S Carla Diaz Sir Treo Fay Mito Mtn Lule R. Berral Imnacls Casares Buferio Juan Musgz Pecos Fidel Theo Townsend Pay Selina Bargrone Sora Sire Esther R. Cook Alerender Henan Jamen Eilvert Mites Wheest Air Afra Thoma W. Roberts Rosa Talismans

Couple Freed of Traffic Charge in Corporation Court

In a Corp Court session, F L District of 1102 Summit Av and Dienia faced a traffic dispute after a rear end collision in the 600 block of Navaree Street. Despite testimonies citing double parking and a tainted street, Judge Watson acquitted both defendants as the incident centered on the other party’s double parking and unclear street conditions.

F. L. District Summit Avenue Tudge Ware Waton Jim Navaree Street Dienia Dave Watson

Silver import ban shocks Shanghai market

Shanghai customs banned importation of silver coins and export of gull bars, triggering market agitation. The dollar price opened at 20, dropped to 15, and banks showed an inclination to buy sterling as authorities moved to curb silver flows.

Shanghai

British Girl Flier Amy Johnson Flies From Rangoon

A British flyer Amy Johnson, a Finnish girl by mistake in the garbled text, undertook a craft flight from Rangoon to Aania? Grosden, England, at around 10:50 am. The report notes strong weather and fatigue, with hopes she will land safely despite a difficult leg of the journey.

Rangoon Arma Amy Johnson

Extradition Bid Fails In Los Angeles Case

The district attorney’s office announced a failed extradition bid for Morrie Miller believed to be Morrie Mojl alias Elias The Phantom Geoman from New York. He faces robbery charges dating back seven years.

Los Angeles District Attorney's Office Morrie Miller Morrie Mojl Elias Geoman New York Bere

Court debutants draw notice with two female staff

In London on May 18 a debutante’s household features a woman chauffeur and a women footman in liveries, attracting as much attention as the young ladies at the event.

Footman London

Secretary Mellon Urges Duty Over Easy Life

New London Conn March 16 Secretary Mellon and Theodore Roosevelt address a crowd at the court pavilion academy urging that no man worth while seeks an easy life when real work must be done. The comments condemn idleness and stress public service.

New London Conn Mellon Tike Roosevelt Agaivel Court Puaris Academy Nile

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