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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1930

Page

12

Dapper Bandit Robs at 141 Culvert Street Causing Alarm

Report of a bold armed robbery as a bandit in a taxicab incident at 141 Cullerton Street. A pistol and about 350 in cash were taken from Barrett, who surrendered the money after the bandit demanded more. Police quote gang activity and multiple robberies around Oak Street and nearby avenues, with various victims describing threats and thefts including wallets and small sums. Detectives investigate as reports mount of car thefts and armed robberies in the area.

Culler Trent B. Maron Usaron Ube Heron Redy Siteel Knive Tiumeat Vollee Wintsn A. Bouin Kokle Victor Steert Nile Oa Dannon Street Oak Street Gollee W. Swift Frank Moore Brecetel Argea Sone Bockets Seahc B. Martinez Dave Yercy Precon Hgn Uammershil Guarintape Street Aiwag GN Ataden

Heir to Lindsey Name Expected by Ex Judge of Denver

A Denver jurist and author, traveling to Los Angeles for the winter, indicated an heir to the Lindsey name is expected. Despite advocacy for companionate marriage, the judge has held to the Lindsey line for 16 years as the couple remains childless.

Lindsey Denver Colveress Service Los Angela Durige Tindses Aathor Tn Lion Angeles Driceas Oiarziage

Delegates Named to Teachers' Council from Brackenridge

High relief faculty name delegates for the Teachers' Council convention. Mies Higgins will be business delegate overseeing collection of funds from Brackenridge. Miss Spraleng named social delegate handling all social functions of the convention.

Mies Atiriaun Boreit Bmay Tiggina Brackenyridge Buard Hao Antonio Teacers Mies Higgins Ijuen Brackenridge Mighteboo Miss Spraleng Achoal

Eleven Burned as Rockets Explode in Mexican Cathedral

Eleven people were badly burned in Celaya Guanajuato when fireworks stored for the San Miguel celebratory event exploded inside San Sa Igue cathedral. The blast occurred during the day’s festivities and was triggered by a mishandled sparkler. Local authorities launched an investigation into the accident.

Celaya Guanejuato Mexico Moct. J San Sa Igue San Miguel

8000 Are Reported Slain by Bandits

Deking, China Ost. 4, Adelcea received here state that 8000 persons have been massacred by an army of bandits at Lebuth of Kans. The town was attacked four weeks ago allowing a siege of months and the bandits were said to have killed all inhabitants except some girls whom they carried off.

Adelcea Lebuth Kans

Democrats Open Campaign On Prohibition Repeal

Rhode Island Democrats at their Providence convention push for repeal of the prohibition amendment and liberalization of existing laws. The event features strong rhetoric, calls for reform, and a mobilized urban base. The text notes tense scenes with security and a heavy police presence at the gathering.

Providence Hhorie Jelaad

Protest Against Marryinez Bridge Move Seeks Change

Residents of Marryinez through George M Mnsh and attorneys on Wednesday challenged a city plan to relocate a proposed $30,000 bridge from Martine Street to Guilbeau Street. Property owners demand a hearing as they oppose the Guilbeau route, awaiting further talks with City Fowler and the committee.

Marryinez Alter George M. Mmnsh Altornes Woelnesday Martines Street Cuilledu Street Mayer Telter Martine Atreel Realdente Guibheau Nereet

Two Injured In Auto Mishaps At City Hospital

Readable fragments show two injuries from separate crashes. One man, Stone Alkers of Oak Road, reported eight broken bones after a vehicle struck him near his home. Feliciano Gonvalin of 1310 Seal Street was thrown from a truck at Houston and San Jacinto streets and remains in serious condition at Robert B. Green Hospital.

Robert B. Grees Stone Alkers Ek Loco Road Lee Feliciano Gonvalin Seal Street Houston San Jaccinta

Oil Wells Production Report From Washington Bureau

Petroleum was extracted during 1929 from 428,000 wells in the United States, yielding an average daily output per well of 84 barrels. The figures released by the United States Bureau of Mines compare with a 7.6 barrel daily average in 1929 for 327,800 wells.

Washington, D.C United States

Butter Futures Set Records On Chicago Market

In Chicago Ost exchange September activity showed record butter futures trading with large volumes and value. Total contracts traded reached into the millions, with significant turnover noted as the market moved higher.

Chicago Butte Chicago Mercantile Exchange Sunmer Poonths Care Tx Doxen Berg

Spanish peseta Continues Decline in Early October trading

Madrid report shows the peseta sliding further as investors pushed it down toward levels not seen since last month. The day’s quote put the currency at 0.08 dollars and 1.47 to the British pound, signaling ongoing weakness in the foreign exchange market.

Madrid Alfonne

Latest Styles of Season Shown in Luncheon Series

The next fashion shows at the Gunter hotel terrace dining room during luncheon hour will showcase fall styles for all hours and evening wear. One show, arranged by Blum's, followed a Tuesday noon presentation featuring dress-coats pajama suits street and afternoon wear, dinner and evening attire. Creat, brown, and other fabrics were highlighted with streetwear and evening looks.

Gunter Hotel Terrace Blum’s Costa Creer Brown Unie Crivkrl

Oil Notes On RHOWING In Detin County

Fragmented notes describe drilling near the mining city of Detin County, with references to goings on at Bil and other sites. Mentions test results, planned completions, and production expectations, including wells tested up to 3350 feet and plans for near term activity at multiple locations with various crews and backers. Local updates cite Henderson and Rusk reunts and indicate completion aims within days.

Muin Goaper Auntirmid Bil Prubasly Bette Henderson Rusk Jenner A. D. Taosay Stolze Heederkun Ol Showlnu Antountéreq Tetora la Fers Peat Usalty Eeefaie Et Production

Wabash Receives New Locomotives From Rail Line Upgrade

Wabash Railway announces delivery of twenty five freight locomotives valued over five million dollars, built for mountain service and safety. The units, Mikado style, arrive after a long order and are praised for efficiency. Advertisements tout low prices and mobile options alongside the new fleet.

Wabash Wabash Railway Company Hendont Focomativen Fam Tha Balivein Tecomolva JOR Apeml Trinome Mafety Anil

Man shoots at woman then is shot by police in Lansing

Tony De Rose, 38, fired five shots at Miss Anne Kwan after abducting her toward work. Police stormed the De Rose home, exchanging fire as officers entered. De Rose and Miss Kwan were critically wounded.

Lansing Michael Tony Dé Rose Anne Kwan de Rose Ne Rose

Japanese Emperor to Seal Navy Pact

The emperor is expected to sign the seal for ratification of the London naval treaty, completing the Siamese ratification process. The United States and Great Britain have already ratified the treaty.

United States Great Rit Cin

Loot Heist Shocks Express Company Officials

In Tremver California and Ost region authorities announced a major robbery involving an express banditry operation. About $40,000 to $50,000 were reported stolen from an express carriage, with initial estimates ranging up to $8,000 before authorities clarified the incident and vowed investigations by the American Railway Express and Railway Express Agencies, Inc.

American Railway Express Agencs, Inc Comppany Roilay

Seeds and loans allotment approved by agriculture department

The agriculture department announced an allotment of 350 for seeds and fertilizer to farms in Albany, Oklahoma, Virginia, and Missouri totaling 550 000. The move aims to support farming operations with essential inputs this season and outlines disbursement to eligible producers across the listed states.

Washington, D.C Alstnme Oklahoma Virgina Missouri Department of Agricuture

Motorcycle Rider Treated After Collision in Tabor Street

A 19 year old rider from Delaware was treated for back injuries at Robert Green hospital after a Wednesday collision on Tabor Street. The incident involved his motorcycle and another vehicle in the Goode Dock area, with details about the other party unclear.

Dorney White Delaware Robert 2. Green Hospital En Actomsolle Tabor Street Aoratne

Coast Guard Plans Flying Boats and Rescue Boats

The Coast Guard will deploy flying boats and lifeboats as part of a new program. Forty flying boats and five small craft are to be built at a total cost of 316,506 dollars. Each vessel will carry a four person crew and be equipped to aid in sea rescues.

Coast Guard Washington, D. C

Death of stage actor Jack Donahue in New York

New York October report states stage actor Jack Donahue died at his Central War West home. Born Charlestown Mass in 1893 he arrived from Cincinnati days earlier after vaudeville and musical comedy work. Survived by wife Alice Stewart and three children.

New York Tneh Daonbbus Clainty Mar Central War West Cincinnati Gary Antone Doasher Charlestown Mass Vaddevyille Fusion Mth New Amsterdam Theater Molly Tarline Funny Rosalie Alice Stewart Sonall

Hoover Plans Speaking Tour Across Ten States

President Hoover embarks on a triangular speaking swing through ten states aimed at shaping public opinion ahead of the 1932 election. He will address business conditions in Cleveland before the American Bankers Association, then head to Boston for talks to the American Legion and the Amesite Federation of Labor, with stops in Philadelphia on route.

Washington D.C Hoover Wee White Horse Ir. Hooter Tamarrow Cleveland Bing Beaver Washington Fair Boston American Legion Philadelphia Hanser Hog California

Nicaragua Bandits Kill U S Marine in Condesa Attack

Washington report says Nicaragua bandits killed one U S Marine and wounded another during a patrol near Condesa. Col. P L Bradman, U S Marine commander of the second brigade, issued a special dispatch describing the assault and losses.

Nicaragua U.S. Marine Meerane Washington Jajter Condesa Nays Department Col PL Bradman U.S

Hudson Quits Post as Motors Official

DETROIT Cre. US The resignation of T. W. Hudson as vice president and chairman of the board of Continental Motors corporation was adopted at a meeting. Fivfzon is under sion to have disposed of all his holdings in Continental Motors stock.

Detroit Cre Hudsmir Ae Il Gpeter Continental

Archaeologist to Wed London Girl

London reports the engagement of famed archaeologist T. We. Gonn, noted for Maya civilization discoveries in Central America, to Mary Whee gs of London. The announcement lists May as the approximate wedding month.

London Get VFI Tr. T. WE. Gonn Fomous Central America Mary Wheegs

Largest airship makes trial trip to India

RAO, the world’s longest airship, left its mooring at 4:40 p.m. today for a trial voyage prepared in England. The craft aims to reach India, marking a significant milestone in airship history.

RAE Ton Rao India

Portuguese Village Sees Earthquake Shocks Oct 1

Caminha Portugal reports a felt earthquake with several after shocks shaking the village today. No structural damage or loss of life reported, residents survey the tremors as a minor natural event in the coast town.

Caminha Portugal

Alamo Heights Seeks Sewer Connection Deal with San Antonio

Mayor Sobert O Grady and Alamo Heights officials prepared for a Wednesday meeting to negotiate a fair charge for San Antonio sewer connections. City Attorney C C Wareback urged council cooperation while Mayor Chambers warned of possible conflict over rental rates, stressing a just price and adherence to an old city ordinance requiring outside residents connected to the sewer system to pay a $6 annual fee.

Sobert O'Grady Alamo San Antonia Cacl C. Wareback Maino Heights C. M. Chambers Ygrady Tustyro San Antonio Wursbach Alamo Telehia Maysee Chambers Elty Alamo Helzhis

Moody to Attend East Texas Dinner in Dallas

Governor Tim Moody announced plans to attend an East Texas dinner at the State Capitol in Dallas on October 48. Guests will wear clothing made in East Texas. The event aims to showcase products from regional manufacturers.

Moody Aubtin Tim Moody State Wail of Texas Dallas East Texa Tes Pardicular Tralon

Junior Yanks Outdoor Camp deeded at Medina Lake

A site for an outdoor camp near Medina Lake was deeded Wednesday by Terr y W I Rathbun to the Junior Yanks group, with about 700 members. The camp will be revised for weekend camping, on Bandora county land in the Avatay addition, in a building recently burned.

Medina Meding Lake van Desdet Terey Wi Rathbun Toke Juniior Yanks Noble Roverts Yoe Beys Ammenbersip Bandora County

Augusta Street Extension Approved for St Marrs Area

A petition for extending Augusta Street toward North St. Meri was granted by the city, with plans to connect to Disilae and North St. Marr's. St. Matthews Endens Academy officials C M Chamberera and Paul Steffler opposed locating the new building near a blind intersection and offered donated land for the street or to accept land at another site. The extension, about one or two blocks, aims to ease traffic and reduce congestion, with an estimated cost near $1,000,000.

Augusta Atosel North St. Meri Disilae North St. Marr Auguaba Street Stettler Jone Steffler Neracatene

Oil Lands Suit Filed Against Union Oil in Colorado

Denver October 1 report alleges Union Oil Company of California used dummy measures to acquire 200 acres in the Colerain shale field in western Colorado. The suit seeks to recover oil lands unjustly obtained in the federal proceedings.

Denver Union Oil Company of California Oll Abele Janda Colorado Neverment Colerain Wil

Advisors for Hi Y Clubs Map Plans

Ten junior high school advisers for Hi Y clubs prepared Wednesday for full activities of the clubs following a meeting in the M C 4. Richard Jobrenn assistant in charge of boys work announced. The Junior Hi Y clubs have a combined membership of more than 400.

Wiex M. C Richard Jobrenn

Brackenridge Glass Sets Student Election Tickets

Feoweed Franks is the Thackenridge High junior villa choice for president by the misqueting committee. Elizabeth Carruthers is nominated for vice president, Hetty Esser for secretary, Are thue Higgins for treasurer, Rugh Stevnly for parliamentarian, Winif reddle Want for reporter, and Wini Cred Tewhan with George McLolay for sergeant-at-arms. Nominations from the floor are possible next class meeting, with the election slated for Tuesday October 14.

Franks Thackenridge High Shhool Elizabeth Carruthers Hetty Esser Arethue Higgins Rugh Stevnly Winifreddle Want Ani Wini- Cred Tewhan George McLolay Lucile Barrow Irene Henler Elizabeth Cahors Robert Francis Winifred Herbaun Winifred de Waat George Mo Tell

Rain and Temperature Report for September in San Antonio

Rainfall during September was 1.74 inches, 0.31 below normal. Total September rainfall in San Antonio was 1.74 inches with 18 cloudy days and 3 rainy days. September's average temperature reached 60 degrees with a high of 60 and a low of 58, a temperature range of 25 degrees on September 5 and 5 degrees on September 23.

J. O. Darbae Jeane Wednesdas San Antonio

Merchant Fleet to Gut Personnel

Officials say the personnel will be gradually reduced under a lump sum agreement with shipping operators Good Ties, as a plan to cut core costs. The move targets modernizing the Merchant Fleet and aligning crew levels with operational needs in Washington.

Washington, DC

Cotton Co-Op Says Low Price Reached

DALDAS Gel. 1 APB FL Creekmnore, general manager of the American Cotton Co-operative association, said here yesterday that the cotton market probably had reached its approximate low.

Daldas Creekmnore Monager American Cotton Co-operative Association

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