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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1930

Page

2

Emperor Ras Tafari Set For Crown Coronation

Universal Service reports in Addis Ababa Abyssinia that Ras Tafari Makonnen will be crowned king of kings tomorrow. A grand ceremony included a statue unveiling at St George's Square, nobility and tribes in attendance, with the emperor then taking a prayerful vigil ahead of the coronation.

Universal Service Addis Ababa Abyssinia Ethiopia Ani Hae Tafari Menelik Tr St. George's Cathedral Emperor Greece Duke of Gloucester George Thina Italy Rasalexi Bete Milea Pend St George's Church

Coronation Ceremony Draws Global Notables at Historic Event

The spectacle features the Duke of Gloucester and a U S French envoy among dignitaries witnessing the coronation ritual. Emperors crown the monarch and consort amid gold mantles and ceremonial thrones as world leaders observe a turning point toward impending independence.

Army Bares Program To Aid Jobless

Continued from page one the defense agency outlines spending on officers quarters in Fort Douglas and Randoph Meld Texas storm water system Carlisle Pennsylvania mess hall and other facilities totaling several hundred thousand dollars. Colonel Woods urged those able to buy to do so now but warned against urging spending when funds are tight.

Fort ‘Douglas Texas Carlisle Mess Hall Woods

City Makes 700 Jobs for Unemployed in Clean-up Week

About 700 men registered with the chamber of commerce employment bureau during Clean-up and Paint-up Week. A. W. Green announced that 1000 more jobs were available in the spinach district near Adem and near Corpus Christi. The bureau will close and applicants should apply to the U.S. Employment Bureau in the market house. Women may register at the U. S. Work Center on Broad.

Jey Chamber of Commerce Adem Texas A. W. Green Department of Labor Employment Bureau Corpus Christi Chamber Arc Coogementa Minder Syns U. Woc. A Broaiwes Porter A. Wheler Chaother Caig. C. A. Wheatley Frank Walton Toague San Antonio

Officer Halts Runaway Team At South Alamo Street

Traffic Officer G Turk intervened as a runaway team hauling a Mistletoe Cream wagon crashed toward South Alamo and Commerce. He stepped into traffic, grabbed a horse bridle, and toppled the animal to stop the perilous run, saving bystanders from disaster. Witnesses noted another officer tried to halt the wagon earlier.

South Alamo Unil Commerce Trafic G. Turk Turk Joske Tenn South Alamo Street Commerce Street Tazael Jim Cavanguch South Alamo Market Street Willis Madison

Former 8.A. Woman Dies in New York

Reports confirm the death of Mrs. Karl RR. Baker formerly of San Antonio in New York City on Thursday. She was born Verlyn Thole and resided in San Antonio before marriage. Funeral plans are pending. She is survived by her parents and a sister Mrs. Tae St. Gardner of Dallas.

Karl RR. Baker San Antonio New York City Baker Verlyn Thole Ins Calif Tae St. Gardner Dallar

Ichela near El Paso cotton harvest drive noted

The report mentions additional men to be sent to Ichela near El Paso 2232 in New Mexico for the cotton harvesting season. Representatives Whales Whestley and others at Saturday’s meeting discussed that the Cleanup and Paintop campaign, sponsored by the Izuake Walton league and the chamber, had some success and raised expectations. The article also notes changes in unemployment and the appearance of San Antonio.

el Paso Pointe New Mexico

Economic contrasts spark debates on copper labor and Jewish hiring

The piece discusses copper labor costs, Congo and Rhodesia work conditions, and a New York boycott against Jews. It notes some employers refuse to hire Jews while energetic Jews form their own businesses, arguing adaptation and mobility aid prospects. It cites a historical claim about Kansas diplomacy and access to information.

J. X, Cohen New York Saya

Spurs Italy to Resume Naval Talks With France

Rome reports an early resumption of naval disarmament talks between Italy and France after a long conference between Premier Mussolini and U.S. Ambassador Hugh Gibson. The authoritative wires say the meeting in Rome signaled renewed hope for progress in the bilateral negotiations.

Rome Italy France Benito Mussolini Hugh 8. Gibson O Pel- Fiom

Battleship queried for literature on city attractions

The U S Navy requests general information and age details about the battleship division aboard the New Mexico off San Pedro California. The San Antonio chamber publicity dept will supply pre printed booklets and surveys on the city and industrial growth while other letters from Uppsala Sreten Tin le Janicro and England seek similar information for the citys national advertising campaign.

San Antonio U.S New Mexico San Pedro Cali Chamber of Ramnerce Farell . Jones Sali Uppsala Sreten Tin ‘le Janicro England Jnformation Buren Margaret Gurler

Uniform Clad Bandit Robs Soldier at Dodd Field

A bandit dressed in a policeman’s uniform and an accomplice robbed Willan Ditty of a photo section at Dodd Field Saturday night. Police headqu arters reported the incident. The man in uniform attempted to arrest Ditto for drunkenness. Ditto resisted and the assailants fled.

Willan Ditty Dodd Field Luitin Orc Ditto

Soldier Intervenes as Uniformed Man Threatens a civilian

Witness Unckie TH Snodgrass of the Risty seventh service squadron reported a tense incident involving a uniformed man who warned a civilian to return home and stay quiet. The soldier drew a gun when Snodgrass tried to intervene, prompting the assault on the civilian.

Snodgrass Tutta

Halloween Party At Lionsfield Attended By 200

About 200 people attended the Junior Yanks Halloween party at Lionsfield. Noble Roberts, then commander, announced Hatue lay and said he would appear in Triga Govin's court as ordered by one of the men.

Lionsfield Noble Roberts Hatuelay Triga Govin

Majestic Alaska film week features The Silver Lorde and The Silver Horde

The Majestic theater opens a weeklong slate with The Silver Lorde a mugeed sAle kon waters fantasy and The Silver Horde a no ink ing picture ceralog classic. Louis Wolhgin Evelyn Brent Silvia Clark headline with Jor Taly TR K Discoveries and a 17 year old juggler act plus musical comedy by Heynolda and White. Amos n Andy in Check aid Doublecheck removed from schedule at last minute.

Rex Theach sAlekon Waters Majestic Theater Studie Pictaires Wiinlies Ctionem Louis Wolhgin Evelyn Brent Silvia Clark Jor Taly Ripa Heynolda White Amos ‘N Andy Majestic Gogram

French Delegates Ready for Parley at Geneva Session

Paris reports confident French delegates prepare for Geneva and the final session of the preparatory disarmament commission of the League of Nations. They expect the commission to convene Thursday before the general conference on disarmament.

universat_serszee Paris Brance'n Geneva

Vision Clinic Ad Promises Comfort and Clarity

An old ad from the Osborn Optometriot office touts permanent vision with canisars and warns against narrow-minded thinking. It claims the method offers relief from headaches and watery eyes and presents double vision as part of eye strain training. The text urges readers to join “the fleting” and consider facts over tradition.

Res J. J. Osborn Vielen Weill Caues

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