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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1930

Page

24

Market Update Shows Mixed Produce Run Decline

A rough market report notes a tumble in runs on run on produce with price quotes weak. Candled berries sold at 44 per case by Seven Produce Co. Apples and pears scarce on the market with limited sale figures reported, while growers posted slight gains in plum quotations from 175 to 250. A sparse supply of pawberries traded around 100.

Sevéve Produce Company Mums Uly & Few Druite Cetmwesion Company Growersmore

Markets and prices for vegetables and fruits in 19th century advert

A dense list of market prices for produce including cabbage peppers plums apples asparagus avocados beans and potatoes. Mentions various vendors and prices per dozen pound crate or cent values, with scattered misread spellings and regional terms.

Poultry Prices and Weights in Local Market Update

A fragmented notice lists poultry prices: hens and fowl at 35 to 27 cents per pound, ducks at 13 cents, matable items like mo 5 cents. Free items and puree priced, with values around 32 cents and 18 cents per unit.

Alamo Heights Plans Summer Playground Equipment

Twenty five members discussed plans to equip a playground for youngsters at Alamo Heights School. Equipment valued at 20 will be installed by the city council and eight supervisors of play will oversee two months each summer. Officials listed include Mrs Southwell as chairman and I S Martin as secretary with J F Howard detailing educational aspects. The proposal, to be adopted June 3 at a council meeting, outlines duties for the Teuzee and local staff.

Ccildren Alamo Meisus Alamo Heights Theic Beld Southwel Martin Aken Heights F. Howard Euywrin Adent Edheuts

Early College Students Attend Western Texas Teachers Col

Students and teachers gathered for the annual college day as graduates reflect on early training. Vera Malgus and A Wiles participated in the event. attendees noted the long path from Tejas Normal Training College to modern higher education.

Ban Malgus Vera Ly A Nf Iil Bre Wiley Bouthwerd ‘Tejas

Ten Kelly Students Fly to Dallas on Field Trip

Ten planes carried Kelly students on a district field trip to Dallas. The group, led by chaperones, departed Thursday morning and is expected to return by late afternoon.

Kidipfoeld Lidents Ari Chureley Wedoemay

Wiley to Address Teachers Meeting

In a confusing, truncated note the article indicates Wiley will speak at a teachers gathering. It mentions distribution of an amount 14 EPingoe and references Southwestern personnel, logs, and Monday evening events, but the text is fragmentary and lacks clear details.

Wiley

Fredericksburg School Children Stage Pageant

Fredericksburg grammar school pupils presented an outdoor pageant titled Notions of the West at twilight. Students performed folk dances tableaux and drills in a giant auditorium to depict the United States as a melting pot, with roles showing civilization and regional imagery.

Frederickeburg Narvei Yodrricksburg Buniere Ube Araunnor Ecole Micting United States Wes Arly

New School Titles Assigned Amid Administrative Shifts

Directors reorder school leadership with new titles for assistant superintendents and changes at Port Toa High. A year of increased staffing proceeds alongside sales of school properties noted in city records. Senior School Lucgmen Bali, Tila Seboods, and Miss Neal lead elementary education adjustments.

Direalhes Porthwid Bascha Lucgmen Bali Tila Seboods Miss Neal Elementars Educe Wem

Police Seek Two Suspects in Bush Murder Case

Police and Sheriff Alfonso Newton cooperate with Houston authorities to locate two suspects, a foreman and a woman, believed in or near Houston. W. J. Edwards was killed by a gunshot in a mysterious incident. John Delrioe is charged with murder and possibly fled toward San Antonio after boarding a Southern Pacific train. A grand jury continues to hear testimony as officers pursue five additional men in the case.

Alfonso Newton Toon Poli Houston Tne Ewall Aear W. J. Edwards Edwards Jed Belles John Deloie San Antonio Southern Pacific Moussa Helein Im Tabs Pa Doveeligatiog

Arm Severed After Car Collision Near Uvalde

Private man MG Cuarter with the detachment at Kelly Field injured in a highway crash near Uvalde. The driver lost an arm when the truck collided, with a large lead impact reported. surgeons feared death as the injured soldier was only recently released from the dynamo hospital and jaw wiring had been attempted after a broken bone.

MG Cuarter Kelly Field Ieath Sam Tlnuston Uvalde i

School Desks Refinished Amid Local School Work

Fragmentary OCR notes describe desks at a local school undergoing refinishing. Mentions of individuals and places are garbled, but indicate a maintenance project tied to school facilities and ongoing work in San Antonio.

Matlock Installed Saturday Morning Justice Leader

Local report notes Matlock assumed a mayoral role amid court action and council discussions. Mentions of Teaver Walson and Whiteday indicate a contested setup. entries describe the appointment and general reception of the new authority.

Matlock A. J. Matlock Werk M. Chariders Arronneet Whiteday Matlouk Mayr Judes Teaver Walson Amayer Tharidas Jeanine Jorint Joiles Watson

Deputies Nab Suspects After Cash and Firearm Theft

Deputies pursue two men amid a local theft case. Police report the pair stole $100 cash and a pistol Wednesday, with ties to a farmer complaint and a city investigation ongoing.

Escape in orphanage blaze shocks Milwaukee

At St. Francis orphanage in Milwaukee a fire, first reported shortly after 1 a m, destroyed a $150000 building. Sisters guided children to fire escapes as firemen and volunteers battled the flames from near the river. Damages were estimated at $10000 in the orphanage and additional $1500 in a Riverside drive apartment. Other fires nearby caused further losses, including a barn and chicken houses, with total damage rising from several small incidents.

St. Armilign St. Francis Dour Milwaukee St Pranels Lake Michigan Firemey Momes Mrg Lessie Jones Rixerside Drive Fones Wes Siguins Corpus Christi Elk Brack Riverside Coc Presa Street San Antonio C. M. Barless South S. Merre Cates West Ashby Place Diaz Roosevelt Avenue

Grain Market Outlook and Prices In Chicago and Liverpool

Market notes from Chicago and Liverpool describe wheat rally signals amid bullish factors from Argentina, with small U.S. shipments and tight Southern hemisphere supplies cited. Corn remains firm with a general rise expected. forecasts mention frost risks into Kansas and Texas wheat activity. Local grain prices listed by Ford Halfel Co reflect mixed values across corn, oats, and wheat, with some notes on mine sales and classification.

Ctucago Paris Hessian My Nebsaks Argentina Liverpool tSe Chicago United Mates Kansas Canarian Teporlk Gegarding Okahoma Pexas Southren

Livestock market reports from Chicago and Kansas City

Livestock prices and receipts across Chicago and Kansas City show mixed demand with steer and yearling values fluctuating. Reports note buyers cautious on futures with steady to firmer bids for certain classes, while calf and hog markets display varied activity and regional price spreads.

Kansas Cit Kansas City Monsamy I Ib Seniere Mediacy Ghelce

Census Returns Flinennty Census Data Raw, Some Figures

The fragmentary OCR cites population and economic figures from several counties and towns, noting increases in rent and income across multiple areas. Mentions include Gartee, Tevas, Freape Ia, and May dates, with various percentages and numeric totals such as 15,3982 and 36,345, alongside references to counties and cities like Tevas and Orange.

Sent Boealie Tesan Pasian Pimmite Tevas Diramie Sint Cyrn Deereans

Gets Five Years for Abandonment in Missouri Prison

In Missouri penitentiary terms a man was sentenced to five years for abandoning his granddaughter. The case occurred after authorities found the child in danger and the defendant pled guilty in the district court. The judgment reflects a harsh stance on abandonment crimes and applies to the local jurisdiction.

John Masefield Presented by King at Buckingham Palace

The knighted poet John Masefield was received by the king at Buckingham Palace on May 4 441. The event noted Wibn Stavefield as the nea mort laureate in attendance, marking a formal recognition of literary achievement.

John Masefield Tain Don Kenny Wibn Stavefield Nea Mort Wickingham Palace

Cotton Market Gains Weather Prospects and Prices Slip

New Orleans market reports show prices easing after early gains as favorable weather expectations support cotton trade. Turnover small with mixed futures, May and June prices fluctuating around firm but uncertain levels amid global demand signals.

New Orleans Owink Lsaue Coun Duis Agaki Lo & Polpta Ithe First Howe

Budget Preserves New Territory Share Amid Annexation Suit

San Antoni budgeting talks reveal New Territory will receive share of funds for police and maintenance, with suburbs to gain privileges despite ongoing annexation suit in federal court. Mayer Chambers notes annual costs of new sewer system at about $100,000 and urges commissioners to meet quotas promptly.

San Antonis Ila Auvarbs Mayer M. Chambers Iba Ile Sunual Sneone Ben Eile Portsfilk Cauta Mrescul

Stimson Opposes Filipino Independence Proposal

Secretary Stimson testified before the senate territorial committee that independence for the Filipino people would be disastrous and cause general unsettlement of current conditions. He argued it would be detrimental to American interests in the region.

Stimson Ashington D. A Stimsyn Senate Territorien

Visiting Russians Put Under Bond

New York May 22 report says Russians admitted to the United States for a six month period under bond. Immigration board investigated remitting cases and found the Lusaians connected with a foreign agency. the article notes their procurement and methods in the present reentry scheme.

Bond New York Thir- Riterinny Hy Imlen United States Tolay Vndey Bouly RD Rach Lusaians Sponmoreliy Amitre Saljing Corporation Soret Purchassug United Atle Sovinn Auyenmrat

Del Rio Plans to Allow Hoover Bolters to Run

Del Rio election officials announced that the county executive committee will permit Hoover bolters to file for the 1028 Market Maer race if they meet the required qualifications. Chairmen warned that every man and woman meeting the qualifications may run. The county has 18 ward precincts.

Rio Terds Val Morkert Maer

Lindberghs Hop for Unknown Goal

Newark reports the Lindberghs pursue an unclear objective amid faded names and garbled phrases. A figure linked to Mrs Tandbergis father and a cluster of scattered terms suggests confusion and speculation about motives or plans without explicit details.

Newark Tandbergis

Denver Snow Blanket Covers City and Regions

A winter storm stretches over Denver and Cheyenne with heavy snowfall and cold winds. Residents report persistent snow and frost as weather officials warn of slick roads and lingering icy conditions through the morning.

Oil Field Notes and Property Plats Mix Amid 1921 Report

The Dallas field report details oil production at the Pure company No. 4 and Tungel No. 4 wells, plus land divisions in Wise County. It cites historical land sales, annual rentals, and parcel transfers, including divisions and severances connected to the Mesquite area and local parties.

Morris Dali Witla Dept of Alert Zbig Moace St. Mech Loch SE Heaer County Henry Jane Bucalium Parce Ararr St Weiss Peter N Purvey Mary Tegers Mes Tmancne Quintus Ellison Jeham H. EB Cox Sacres W. T Downs Biler C. W. Mc-Keelen A. F P. Hammonnés Upansier Ya Inter Stisston Carena

Red Cross Flood Relief Drive Reaches $5681 To Date

Local Red Cross chapter reports subscriptions totaling 5681 in the ten dollar drive for tornado relief. Douglas W. King chairs the effort with follow up work by local relief committee. Donations support ongoing relief funds and community events listed for the benefit night at local venues.

Red Cross American Red Cross Douglas W. King Berac County Teil Cross L ‘Officin Hunze-Nordhein Dis Uelet

Court Orders Five to Stop Bothering Couple by Visits

A temporary injunction granting five persons restraint from telephone calls visits or harassment was issued by Judge Dailee W. S. Amlercon in the Thirty-eighth District Court. The plaintiffs Miss Hugh Meydiell J. C. Mayfield Ted Eeo and Van Monk alleged frequent harassment and threats of physical violence since the couple married on May 17.

Stonewall Avenue WW. S. Amlercon Hugh Meydiell J. C. Mayfield Ted Eeo van Monk Ind

Van Sweringen Seeks Rail Role in MP Petition

Washington DC January 22 report shows Van Sweringen concentrating on Missouri Pacific and rail holding plans. He declares a position with the Minnesota Pacific line and pursues a petition before the Interstate Commerce Commission for approval.

Washington, D. C Sweringen Peakenny Unio van Sweringen Sailroarts Interstate Commerce Dummlesion Foray von Ilweringen Ube Mir Ani Sahwillaries Minsauet Dacidfic

Mayor Dishands Hig Investigators Transfer Plan

Officials outline a transfer of special investigators to the major crimes unit. On June 1, two detectives, Kramer and Frank Money, move to the police department. Lion Wallen will assist city attorneys, and Owen Olive and Arabire Sullivan, along with others, will be released to the attorney group.

Campini Texa Sears Kansas City Hodses Xood Dackers Nedium Brockers Olth Herxers Caringasus Erness Dishands Kramer Lion Wallen Litler Cits Atlarnes Owen Olive c Arabire Sullivan

Wants Attorney Brought to Court

Fragmentary OCR notes mention Tommy Vellton and Attornant Wy Vani in a dispute with Resistant County Attorns. It references a court action and a previously imposed 810 fine, with vague wording about a commitment and a judge. The readable parts suggest a legal matter seeking attorney presence in court.

Tommy Vellton Vellton

Moody Promises Lynch Probe Aid

Moody vows to back a probe into a county election turmoil amid graft allegations. Rinker and Greenlees are named in the murky episode as Moody urges swift action and public accountability through investigations and reforms.

Moody Lynch Probe

Knife dream linked to soldier murder trial in Rome

A blood stained knife and a dream sequence feature in the court martial of Private Leonidan McGhanis and Private Oath McMaroe of the Sixth United States Cavalry at Wort Atlethorpe. Corporal Curtis Skimbrough testified, describing the knife found after McMaree’s stabbing death last December. McGinnis's claim of accidental stabbing was examined, with authorities noting the case involves violence and discipline matters within the Army. Wright, the veteran officer on duty, faced questions over a collision investigation and firing procedures, while officers from track No 4 faced suspension amid the broader inquiry. The incident underscores dangers and enforcement of safety rules among personnel.

Rome Gav Leonidan McGhanis Oath McMaroe United States Cavalry Wort Atlethorpe McCinnis Spreych Curtis Skimbrough McMaree Iast Joarn Wink Nekep Arlex LeMevee Sally McGinnig McGinnis Cnarge Weinitagine Aneski

Old Offenders Sentenced Under Prohibition Laws

Old offenders were sentenced Thursday in U S court by Judge Robert I Ervin for violations of national dry laws. Thomas Calloway received 18 months in Alejo Cay. Tack D Wilsen got two years. Sabina Ex Tifa drew two years with sentence suspended. Other defendants faced six months to fines, including Martinez Ewenz Fields Ta feemaGnerm and Gascia, Gomes, all tied to liquor violations.

Robert I. Ervin United States Thomas Calloway Alejo Cay Galloway Wil Fiarco Prohibition Tack D. Wilsen Sears Sabina Elec Dtahles Martines Albert Ewenz

Babe Ruth Homers Again as Yankees Top Athletics

Babe Ruth hit his tenth and eleventh homers of the season across a doubleheader against the Athletics. The first game saw Ruth drive in runs as New York built lead, while Ehmke started for Philadelphia later in the day.

Babe Ruth Traberuth Atlay New York Yankota Athletics Huth Pilatephia

Poultry and Produce Trade Notes From Fort Worth Market

Market wires show mixed prices and activity for potatoes and poultry across Fort Worth and Chicago port markets. Reports mention arrivals and valuations, with some weakness noted in potato markets and firmer tones in poultry sectors. Local and regional brokers track shipping, warehousing, and pricing for Texas, Illinois, and New York trade platforms.

Supreme Court Weighs Jim Ferguson Case In Texas

In Austin on May 22 the aerial supreme court considered former Governor James Ferguson for a likely war tribunal to compel the state Democratic executive committee to accept private ballots. A decision was expected later today or tomorrow.

Austin Supreme Court James E. Frequzon Lotas

Theater audience views first public television demonstration

A public demonstration in a theater showed television by radio with an audience watching as images were projected onto screens. The event featured a sequence of six savnre images and highlighted early television concepts in a campus setting near Achenectady.

Wea Herd Tong Trorlore Miles

Cotton Spinning Report Details U S Activity

Washington May 22 The census bureau reports April 20 to April 30 cotton spinning activity in the United States. A total of 25 880 352 spindles were in operation, down from last year. Active spindles across mills numbered 7 303 B. The report compares current figures with prior periods and notes monthly variations.

Washington I. G United States Morehams Anail

Boston Chooses Texas Scout Maz BOSTUX

Boston reports Maz BOSTUX selected as Texas scout amid city sports and executive moves. Article notes May events and appointments affecting Boston sports program and city athletic administration.

Boston Texas Maz Bostux Mass A. Nitterman Cleele Balla Wesaq Toston

Unitarian Farming Society Elects National Officer

NOSTON May 22. A 14 year old member from Dedham was elected president of the Unitarian farming school society at the annual meeting. Carlos D. Richart of Denver Colorado was chosen a director.

Noston UPI Tev Dedham Tadax Unitarian Faming School Sociely Carlos D. Richart Bon Kenver Colo Wag Trelors

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