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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1930

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Boston Welcomes President at American Legion Convention

President Hoover addressed the twelfth annual American Legion convention in Boston Arena pledging to uphold law and citizenship. He recalled war service, the bond of comradeship, and the duty to preserve national ideals through dedication to fellow citizens and constitutional obligation.

Boston UPI Provident Coolidge Nil American Legion Abelioles Web

Weather Forecast for Ban Antonie and Rvielsits

Partly cloudy to cloudy conditions expected with moderate winds from the east. Temperature outlook shows mixed clouds across most regions with a chance of light showers in the southern and eastern portions. Another notice mentions partly cloudy skies tending northerly, with similar wind patterns, and an advisory to check Page 2 for full details.

Ban Antonie Rvielsits Perth Eaat Tha Cawe Mendaralen

Coolidge Speech Delivered Brief Address at Legion Meet

In Boston Calvin Coolidge spoke briefly at the American Legion convention. He urged the audience that they have paid their debt to Lafayette but owe a debt to themselves and the United States. The former president was interrupted by cheers as he was introduced and Mrs Coolidge was asked to speak but declined.

Boston Calvin Coolidge American Legion Lafayette United States Lestauenaires

British General Pope-Kennessy Visits Fort Sam Houston

British General Pope-Kennessy arrived at 3 30 PM Monday by Southern Pacific from El Paso to inspect posts in San Antonio. He will stay several days visiting the Second Division Fort Sam Houston and the aviation training center flying fields, with Maj. T. S. Peyton as aide.

Pope Briths Wiktars Otdaphe Ee Washington Southern Pacific Beaih el Paso Trig Halstead Dover Eighth Carys Area Pope-Kennessy Fort Sam Houston Wil Air Corps Training Center Maj T. St. Peyton Field Artillery

Aviatrix Takes Off in Poor Weather to Seek Transcontinental Record

Aviatrix Taytin Digalls launched from St Louis in worsening weather aiming for a new women’s transcontinental record. The flight began at 10:31 as she planned to fly toward Kansas and then Wichita if conditions allowed.

Aviatrix ST. Louis, Et Taytin St. Louis Kansay Res Wichita

Radium Incident Recounts Hospital Fire Losses

In Seaware New Jersey on October 6 a $3000 Radium may have caused a fire at Arch Israel hospital. An electroscope misdirection released a platinum container into an incinerator. Chemical treatment was required to recover the radium.

N. J Arch Israel Hospital Tecater Nehes

Woman Picks Up Mrs. Yost's Banner in Meantime

A garbled Newark era clipping notes changes in leadership among a female political group. Mi ss Tor a Scoll, with prior experience as a New York schoolteacher, allegedly assumes duties connected to the women’s committee amid abolitionist or reform efforts.

Mrs. Yost Wastlingius del. G. W Ellis A. Yost Misa Tsora Scoll New York

Refuge for Men Is Now Women's Store Controversy In VIBANA

A World League for the Mighia of Afen linked group announced a shift from male refuge to a women’s store in VIBANA. The article questions the league’s headquarters and notes the dubious aim of saving males from what it calls the sand economic elevences of women.

Refuge For Men Women's Store Vibana, Ocl Upis—Vaninnen World League For the Mighia Afen

Houston Denied Action in Census Proceedings

Local court dismisses bid by Houston to intervene in the city of Atlanta against Cobene Mircetne WV. ML. Stewart on the ReouM. fink. city not granted relief or transfer in the ongoing suit.

Houston Gi Uel Mouston Esa Montel Allanta Mircetne Stewart

Eckener Plans Zeppelin North Pole Expedition

German commander Dr Hugo Eckener of Graf Zeppelin announces intention to undertake a Zeppelin expedition to the North Pole. The plan is described in a Neue Tempsiger Ach tung report quoting Eckener on accepting the assignment from LEIUSIC Germany.

Eckener Zep North Pole Leiusic Germany Tua Neue Tempsiger Achtung Hugo Eckener

Murder Tip Author Is Guarded In Chicago

Det. 6 I Frank H Fell a county jail prisoner whose confession last week provided new information about the Jake Tingle case a Tribune reporter. He was held under guard while questioned in Cone for the life.

Chicago Frank H. Fell Foi Muthoricion Jake Tingle Tribune Wneler Special Puaril Kodny Cone Tle Ife

FLOOD WATERS INUNDATE TEXAS L A WRESTLER HELD

Pancho Vitela a L A wrestler known as The Pride of Alexico Guy was held after the death of a man identified as Salinas 30 of 662 South Leona street. Salinas was found bleeding on South Brazos street and later died at Robert J. Green hospital. Witnesses said Vitela fled but was captured several blocks away. Detective Toe Jones and others transported Vitela to headquarters. Vitela claimed no memory of the alleged incident and said he was out road work to stay in wrestling shape. The police say a knife wounded Vitela during the confrontation and that Salinas was fatally injured.

Pancho Vitela Java Alexico Polite Stonday Suaz Noy Salinas Leona Street Salinas South Brazos Street Down Mowlay Vitela Vitel Thnt Robert J. Greem Hospital Monor Johnn James den- Mlotan Avenue Louis Spiller W. J. Neill Gok Duc

Wreck of Wyitich T1101 Dirigible Kills 48 Crew

France and Britain cooperate in the search for the Wyitich T1101 after the disaster near Paris. Officials report 48 victims and no confirmed identifications. Bodies moved to London as investigations continue into the loss of the world's largest airship. A possible stowaway was mentioned by Air Commander Jake Halt as the inquiry proceeds.

Bealwats France London Sares Yea Lnto Jake Halt Ants S Dan Tofay Bolses Istvan Radcliffe British Air Ministry

Sympathy From Hoover to England Amid Tragedy

President Hoover and Secretary Stimson sent sympathy to King George VI and Prime Minister MacDonald over a tragedy described in Wallington. The message reflected U.S. condolences and support during a period of national mourning.

U.S England Wallington D, C Hoover Secretars Stimson Sen George I MacDonald

Dimnet to Debate Clarence Darrow in New York

French priest and author Abbe Ernest Dimnet arrived to debate Clarence Darrow in New York on the topic In Re Pliziou Necessars 3. Darrow, a noted attorney, is set to engage in a public discussion shaping intellectual discourse of the era.

Dimnet Clarence Darrow New York Gi—Abbe Frnest Clarence Darray

1920 Model sedan for sale classified ad

Wanted ads page lists a used 1920 Kseex four-door sedan in near new condition priced at 2305 with compressor and battery charger, 3 year lease option mentioned, and an $800 sale price. Also notes a four-unit brick apartment in Taurel Heights for sacrifice, owner with plumbing fixtures discount and liberal allowance on old fissures.

Ander Taurel Heights

Downpour Near Medina Lake Raises Water Shortage Hopes

A heavy rain overwhelmed Medina Lake area below the dam possibly easing a water shortage. No authority has yet opened the lower gates. Trustee G D Clark plans to inspect the lake ring Monday afternoon and discuss the situation with Lake property owners after a meeting with attorney Hugh R Robertson. Continuous rain could trigger action by the board to curb outflow by Monday night or Tuesday morning.

Medina Lake Walter Meiing Lake Moedina-Alascosa Walter Terag Wales Board G. D. Clark Clark Tugh R. Robertson Maverick Black San Antonio

Cardinals celebrate World Series win in St Louis streets

In a city of nearly a million, enthusiastic crowds paraded and toasted the St Louis Cardinals after their victory over the Philadelphia Athletics. Bustling downtown streets, private hotel celebrations, and widespread revelry marked the night as fans debated if the Cards could repeat the triumph.

Louis Ort INSI Cardinals St. Touis Philadelphia

Arizona seeks Supreme Court test of dam act validity

In Washington, Arizona applies to the Supreme Court for permission to file suit to test the validity of the Swing Johnson act. The challenge concerns construction of Boulder Dam and the Colorado River compact supported by other states.

Wastiington D. C Arizona Supreme Court Boulder Dam Colorado Sulley

Federation of Labor begins fiftieth annual session in Boston

In Boston on October 6 representatives of labor in the United States and Canada gathered for the fiftieth annual convention of the American Federation of Labor.

American Union of Labor Boston United States Canada American Federation of Labor

Romanian Premier Resigns Over Ill Health

Havas News Agency reports from Tyreharest that Romanian Premier Alia Monit submitted his resignation due to ill health. The move comes amid ongoing political strain and health concerns affecting government leadership.

Ilness Datis Havas Tyeharest Rr Alia Monit Rumenia

Brady River Quenerges Business Section Brisk Floods

Severe floods sweep the Brady River after days of heavy rain. Four foot water floods Brady downtown and Mexican district as the courthouse plaza floods. $50,000 in damage reported. Kerrville Guadalupari river rises 18 feet, with homes submerged and one vehicle swept away. Llano residents brace for flood as river tops banks and camps across fields.

Rome Brany Stedanke Brady Eden Bratz Kerrville Dumage Legiat, Gile Tony Sanches Alteam Sanrchee Troomer Meretr Llano Helds

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