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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1930

Page

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Monster in Ice and a Glittering Prophecy of Next Times

A jumble of 1910s style columns mixes musings on prosperity and decline with a bizarre frozen creature tale. It cites Arthur Brisbane and Walter Sherman Gifford, hints at hope for a utopian future via big business, and recounts a frozen creature discovery. It also quotes Professor Flugel predicting nudism and paired humanity, then shifts to a sensational anecdote about a prehistoric-like behemoth bones.

Walter Sherman Gifford Espantle American’ Telephons & Telegraph Company Afr Gilford

Rubio's Financial Plans Approved

The publication reports that President Ortiz Noble's petition for emergency powers is approved to manage crisis matters in public credit banks and currency. The extended authority aims to stabilize exchange and monetary conditions for about ten months.

Mexico Clux Aronio Ortiz Noble Tregency Department Hor

Williams Freed On Charge Of Robbery In Southwest Manhunt

Pete Thomas known as Tangle Fyc was captured at the Prudential hotel by Detective J. F. Willie and faces murder charges in Dodge City Kansas. Robert Coover arrested there on a car theft fugitive warrant, to be returned to Kansas. Sheriff and police followed a carnival worker traced to San Antonio by a postal note as they hunted the two fugitives.

Williams L. A Southwest Pete Tangle Fyc Thomas Ake Prudential Hotel J. F. Willie Dodge City Kansas Rom Sustiva of the Peace Loa B. Holtz Robert Coover Boltz Kanaas Thoman Ja Cooper Kaneng Leo Mr. Davin Owen Kihlay Thorara Bon Antonio Willis Reptember Charles R. Collison Thodgs City Collison Herc Tangle Eye San Antonio Idea! Nfo

Man Smiled Then Shot by Bandits at Saloon

Four masked robbers entered a Glenview saloon on November 26 and ordered patrons to raise their hands. Ayestell Thompson, a 35 year old Evans ton broker, was shot and killed in the hold up.

Glenview Ayesell Thompson Bvanston

Texas Schools Closed by Disease in New Boston

NEW BOSTON, Torres, Nov. 26. The board of trustees of New Boston schools ordered schools closed until December 1 after three cases of scarlet fever and one of infantile paralysis were discovered. Schools are attended by approx.

Texas New Boston Torres Board of Trantees

Missouri Hunters Saved From Freezing Exposure

Four boat hunters were rescued early today from a cold Missouri River bend near Missouri City after being stranded for 12 hours amid ice and wind. Several hours earlier they had been marooned on the riverbank, and after exposure officials reported they were saved without serious injuries.

Ranaas City Misouri Missouri City

Texas Newspaper Men Stop in Weslaco on Convention Route

About 25 newspaper editors from across the state gathered in Weslaco on Wednesday afternoon per Fred Herndon secretary of the South Texan Press association. The group planned to depart Weslaco at 10 45 p m to head toward Valley and will return through the city next Sunday. Delegates will tour Mesicon border cities during the convention.

Texas Hutorial Association Weslaco Fred Herndon South Texan Press Association Westacu Mesicon Herndon Srid

Flood Danger Eases as Seine Recedes in Paris

The Seine fell from peak levels in Paris as the river continued to recede today. Authorities said the danger to the city and nearby areas was easing, though high water remained a concern along the river.

Seine Pariy Seine Paris

Six former customs men charged with conspiracy

Detrow November 28 six former customs border patrol inspectors and three other men were charged with conspiracy in connection with running beer and liquor from Canada into the United States. The defendants allegedly coordinated shipments and smuggling operations to bypass controls at the border. Authorities say the scheme involved multiple crossings and intermediaries, with investigations guiding the charges against the nine individuals.

Sis Customs Border Patrol Canada United Stulee

DO-X Delayed as Weather Hinders Lisbon Flight

DO X seaplane flight from Kiel to Corunna in Spain was postponed today due to bad weather. Lisbon dispatch notes resumed attempts may occur with improved conditions.

Lisbon Corunna Spain

Rotary picks Seattle for 1932 convention site

CMCAGO November 20. Rejection of Seattle Washington in the frame of the 1932 Rotary International convention is now announced today by the service club's headquarters.

Seattle Rotary Cmcago Wand Rotary International Service Club Besd

Cold Wave Sweeps Midwest Killings and Freeze Across Regions

A severe cold wave from the northwest brought deaths and exposure across the Midwest and Great Lakes. Chicago saw fatalities from icy falls and exposure. Milwaukee and Ohio areas reported deaths. a snowstorm caused accidents and road closures in Indiana and Wisconsin. Temperatures plunged to near zero with Minnesota and North Dakota facing blizzard conditions. schools paused, and shelters saw crowds seeking warmth. New York also chilled with a drop to 34 in the afternoon and light snow.

Chicago Femet West Bend Tebanon Ind Tralia Milwaukee Teraperat Wisconsin Pearis Ohio Mercury Minnesota Wakota Grand Forks Fargo Lerila Lake N. L Huron Seronse Wis Haughton Mich And Pietre Sions City Towa Wausau Wik

Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity

Forecast indicates pale and corenbal conditions with colder temperatures and frost Wednesday night. Thursday warms slowly with a high near 46 and a low around 38 degrees, northerly winds easing. East Pathe and Theradup regions show similar adjustment with improving conditions by Thursday.

San Antosio Willy West Trager Fair Thoredays

Husbands Serve Warning in Portland Court Ruling

Circuit Judge Knowles ruled for the defendant in a case brought by John Savolainen against Fred Miller. Savolainen alleged Miller kissed Mrs Savolainen and, when threatened, Miller agreed to settle out of court. He allegedly paid 412.50 of a 100 debt plus interest, with the balance sought.

Portland Judes Knowles Fred Miller John Savolainen Savollanen Savolianen Intereat

Davis appoints 15 to count posts in county department

Davis county attorney elect announced Wednesday fifteen appointments to the county department. George Huntress Jr defeated rival for justice of the peace seeks the post. Arthur W. Wright will be chief prosecutor with Marion McClanahan Ernest Feilbaum and others assisting. Stenographers named as Arturo Martinez and Oli Dullahy.

Allorms Davis County George Huntress Jr Citizenik’ League Justice of the Peace Sax W B, Williams Gug ‘Braun Arthur W. Wright Davis Marion McClanahan Ernest Feilbaum Steymond Weir H. G. Williams Gover Morris Weir Cletka King Mary Street Bronk Rackin Leo Huth Arthur Scholz Arturo Martinez Oly Dullaiy

Carol’s Face on New Postage Stamp Timbered by Russia

Carol TE of Russia appears on the first Kumainin postage stamps now in use. The likeness shows a side face in a circle with scrollwork. The new stamp makes the boy Prince Michael stamps obsolete, elevating their desirability among collectors as they are no longer printed.

London Carol TE of Russaaia Condon Elkans Prince Michael

Big Prizes For Inventions In Rail Road Field

Berlin reports the Verein Deutscher Eisenbahnverwaltung offers a total prize of 80,000 marks for inventions and improvements related to rail road operation and related literary works on the subject. Members span Austria Hungary Switzerland the Netherlands Luxembourg Denmark Sigelon and Norway.

Berlin INS Verein Deutscher Eisenbalnverwalt- UnKen Anstrin Hungary Switzerland Netherlands Luxemberg Denmark Sigelon Norreny

Boys Served by Women Probed in East Commerce Case

In a United States commission hearing, Professor Peacock and Professor Petrock reported that a house on East Commerce Street run by women has drawn boys and academy students seeking liquor. A prohibition officer testified that city officers had earlier arrested several youths there, with investigations continuing for days.

East Commerce Peacock Military Academy Studenta Ta Piges | Sau Pedroaor Weetey Petrock Court of United Atetea Paul A. Lockhart Peticock Auth Walter Tynan Histriel Peacock Sald East Commerce Street

Dolores Del Rio Scheduled for Kidney Surgery in Los Angeles

Mexican film star Dolores Del Rio was reported by her physician to be in serious condition in a hospital in Los Angeles. Dr. Fishbaugh and Dr. Cecil would perform an operation on her kidney to treat her illness.

Dolores del Rio Los Angeles Mexico C. Bishbaugh Fishbaugh Arthur B. Cecil

Winnipeg Winter Shivers Across Zero Temperature Day

Winnipeg experiences extreme cold as streets freeze and temperatures dip below zero on November 26. Officials warn of hazardous travel conditions while residents bundle up and societies cancel outdoor plans.

Winnipeg Mercury Neue Zere

Classified Ads Highlight Four Room Cottage and Ponies

Sacrifice for 1000 below cost modern room with double garage four room cottage with garage Denver Boulevard See Classification 110 rent atee month rents atee five Shetland ponies unbroken different colors See Classification 143 Many distributors sought for Texas product sold to business houses See Classification 4 Details on these and many other opportunities found today in Light Classified Ads.

Howre Denver Boulevard Yany Distributors Classification

Baby Locks Self Up for First Shave

A 14 month old boy locked himself in the bathroom with his father's razor and shaving brush. Firemen used a ladder to reach the boy at John Gallaher's home and freed him after his mother summoned help. John then thanked the fire crew for their rescue.

Ire John Gallaher Joh John

Injunctions sought on 4 gambling clubs and one liquor site

First Assistant District Attorney Temple Calhoun said injunctions were drawn at noon Wednesday and to be filed in the Ninety-fourth District Court. The Mission club and Southern club on Leavig and Soledad streets, plus a 116 North Laredo street site and a 23 South Santa Rosa avenue location, are named for gambling restraints with others named for specific individuals. A liquor injunction targets Billy Watson at the New Arlington hotel 638 East Commerce Street. The drive follows charges from Professor Wesley Peacock of the Peacock Military academy and marks the first gambling injunction filed in the district attorney’s campaign, though nearly 100 justice court complaints exist.

Ninety-fourth District O'Stock Temple Calhoun Mission Club Leavig Street Southern Club Soledad Street North Laredo Street Santa Rosa Avenue Billy Watson East Commerce Street Wee We Southern Club Karl Ramecy J. Barnett Farmer Diton Joe Dwyer Mertin Manuel Modriguez Nanez Santa Hosa Avenue Liqloh Billy Walson New Arlington Hotel Calhoun Wesley Peacock Peacock Alitary Academy Budenta district attorney’s_war Justice of the Peace Courts

Jury Verdict Reached After Nine Ballots in Robbery Trial

John Williams, a former detective, is freed after a weeklong trial in Ninety fourth District Court. The jury, after nine ballots, acquitted him of robbery by assault with firearms tied to the J. B. Wooler holdup at the St. Anthony hotel. Main witness Fred Braubagh testified, defense argued Williams left the scene before the crime, and Ward Hunt remained linked to the case. Williams had been held in Bexar County jail on bond.

John Williams Joi Moder We OW McCrorse Cones Arsault Will Wooler St. Anthony Prine Widnesdas Gnanimous Williams Frank Williams Xorkum M. L. Clauneh Rae Delos Finch Jim Hogslaly Victoria Attore*ney J. Matthews Dimrick Whitney C. Te. Bell Ladon Fred Braubagh Insurance Calermin Ward Hunt Want Waet Willia St. Anthony Botel Ward Hust Bexar County Defaate

Johnson to Back Alien Restriction Proposal

Washington November 21 chairman Johnson of the house immigration committee will sponsor a migration restriction bill at the December session of congress. The move signals a hard line on immigration policy and outlines congressional action expected after the holidays.

Johnson Washington, D. G House Immigration Committee Congress

Good Time to Buy Wheat Says Legge

Washington November 20. Chairman Legge of the farm board said now is a good time for milers and feeders to buy wheat as prices reflect favorable conditions for future supply and demand, urging farmers to consider market timing.

Legge Washingston DE. C Leege Miliere Gum Chase

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