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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1930

Page

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Invention of Steam, Weighs in on Global Power

The piece traces early 20th century market turmoil with short selling fears as the New York Exchange cautions brokers while articles discuss copper prices and raw material costs. It notes Georges Claude’s experiments in Cuba and his electric arc lamp invention, envisioning a future powered by limitless energy and likening it to steam’s transformative role.

NEW York Srocn Exchange Wicked Wicked Hears Treure Askle Stark Exthanpge Poe Erners Muth McCarmid Anteussel Cuba Georges Claude Knyinteon Profesor Crawle Waterloo Napoleon Great Britain Fagland Faghad Fir Alin Tli

Victims of R-101 Crash Lying in State at Westminster

Victims of the R-101 crash lie in state at Westminster in the mortuary chapel awaiting interment. The dead are covered with Union Jacks and wreaths as the nation prepares for a united funeral. Interment is planned in a single grave, likely at Cardington, and a Catholic service may be held there Friday morning for Catholic victims.

Westminster London Burngl Cardington Morang

Sunny Weather to Last for 24 More Hours

The forecast calls for continued fair and sunny conditions for the next 24 hours with cool nights and warm days. A light to moderate breeze is expected, keeping temperatures mild with a low around 60 degrees and highs near 80 degrees. Calm, pleasant fall weather continues through Thursday as rainfall subsides.

T. 4 Jarboe Tnireau Taeboe

Speedy Trial Planned for Shepard Arraignment

Major Charles A. Shepard a hospital surgeon accused in his wife’s murder will plead not guilty at arraignment in Teavongarth Kansas next Monday. The trial date aims for a speedy hearing.

Shepard Denver Ualo Charles A. Shepard Itzsimons Hospital Teavongarth Kansas

Rio Grande Rises One Foot at Laredo

Heavy rains flooded lowlands in Webb and Dimmit counties as the Rio Grande rose about one foot at Laredo. Damages were concentrated in low-lying areas with more rain expected in the region.

Rio Grande Laredo Jeses Gel Lares Webb and Dinmitt Countrie

Aviatrix Seeks Transcontinental Flight Record

Laur al Ingalls, aiming to set a cross country flight record, began the trip from Albuquerque at 6 10 am bound for Los Angeles. Her first stop on the route is Kingman, Arizona, as part of the attempt.

Albuquenque M. Och Laural Ingalls Whatris Toa Angeles Kingnae Arizona

English Women in Majority at Polls

There are more female voters than males in King Tani gol Wales with women in the lead while Lone thon sees male electors predominating. The report notes a gender split in the electoral turnout across regions and highlights Welsh voting trends.

Tondon Gel King Tani Gol Wales

Athletics and Cardinals clash in sixth World Series game

Philadelphia report notes shifts in batting order as the Athletics seek another win to clinch the title while the Cardinals reassess the lineup led by Bottomley and Brisch. Street plans for Southpaw Hatlahan to bolster pitching as the series presses toward a decisive seventh game.

Shme Tat Philadelphia Yes— Rath Atetics Cardinals Ae Haas AL Simmons Sirld Jim Moore Nexus Ett Suide Watk Nck Athe Jetica St. Louis Athletics Lotre &Url Tory George Livingston Watushaw Robert Moses Grove Siakeus Uell Sunny Jim” Bottomley Map OSU Bill Hatlahan Sterlbirda Secies Street Wilson Dielbert Connie Mark Shayy

Brave Chicago Policeman Loses Pistol

A Chicago patrolman reported his service pistol stolen from headquarters after a brief moment seated at a desk. He suspects a fellow officer or someone near the detective bureau may be involved and has filed a complaint with the police.

Chicago Detective Bureau Thompson Thornton

Medina Water Level Rises to About 61 Feet

Rain swollen Medina River continues to feed Ale ding Lake with an 8 percent rise since the recent rains bringing the level to roughly 61 feet. Water from above counties filled the Medina river bankful as the lake’s rise slowed Wednesday amid ongoing high releases and the closure of irrigation gates for winter.

Aleding Iake Medina River

Earthquake Reported 8000 Miles From Washington, D.C.

An earthquake was recorded about 8000 miles from Washington at Georgetown University. Seismograph data show the disturbance began at 5:40 2.1 am EST with maximum intensity recorded at 4:80 am.

Wastiington Shmuel Washington Georgetown University

Vincent Lopez Joins Governor Sampson’s Kentucky Staff

Colonel Vincent Lopez, a veteran from Ohio, joins Governor Sampson of Kentucky’s staff. The commission was presented by Jim Tully, acting for the governor, highlighting Kentuckiane enthusiasm over radio.

Ginginnati Ohio Vincent Lopez Fa Baton Sampson Kentucky Jim Tully Yhoenune

Rebels seize Recife and push in Brazil uprising

Dispatches from Porto Alegre report a Brazilian revolutionary move gaining momentum with San Pernambuco and Rio Grande do Sul in rebel hands. Leaders claim 100000 volunteers, seized 29000 rifles and 442 machine guns, plus General Hendon and his staff captured as troops watch Rio Grande da Sul.

la Nacion Porta Morre Tuu Geante Do Sul Gravele Do Sul Lhe Gait Hendon Rio Grande da Sul

Pinkerton Chief Alan Pinkerton Dies in Gas Wound

Alan Pinkerton, president of the Pinkerton National Detective Agency, dies at Presbyerian hospital from injuries after a gas exposure in World War I. He was in his early forties.

Alan Pinkerton Pinkerton National Detective — Agency Gatesake Allan Pinkerton

Tolerance Plea at Lutheran Meeting

A plea for tolerance echoed at a Lutheran convention with delegates and visitors from New York gathered for the seventh biennial meeting of the Lutheran church in America. The church leadership urged unity and mutual respect among attendees representing diverse groups.

Anil Ageer Rt Burl Ker Rubel New York Pants Lutheran Church In America

Weather sketchy forecast for San Antonio and nearby areas

Forecast notes temperatures around 28 degrees with moderate northerly winds Thursday. Wednesday night and Thursday show warmer conditions in the northeast, with moderate coastal winds. Page 2 promises additional weather details.

Yale Perm

Boston Riot Night Scuffle Ends Parade Chaos

A Boston protest by Legionnaires and mobs sparked fires and overturned vehicles during a downtown disruption after the annual parade. Police and federal agents faced a hostile crowd, with injuries and arrests as fires burned on streets and in hotel entrances.

Boston Citr American Legion Boston Common Atong Park Moight Dewais J Tlorden Hite Longimen Anundag Mirah Tegion Nkrecly Stuart and Tremont Streets

Woman 98 Recommends Cake Varieties in Casual Note

A Chicago obituary notice highlights Mrs. Schenk aged 98 who suggested cake ideas including fruit cake devil's food banana cake chocolate and cream puffs. She claimed hard work and vigor influence longevity and praised angel food for youthfulness in a light interview.

Chicago Mosse Schenk Sha

Hearst Declines San Antonio Invitation Visit Letter Delay

San Antonio invited William Randolph Hearst for a Pacific coast trip but he declined due to prior commitments in Chicago and San Francisco. The mayor and city officials expressed regret, noting Hearst’s appreciation for the invitation while explaining his unavoidable schedule. The matter references Hearst’s recent exclusion from France while in Europe and a pending Franco British treaty context.

San Antonio Pacific Coast M. Ghombersa Mr. Sfearst Tearst Aiiiley Miversidte Drive New York Samues Simpson James Simpson San Aninnio Texas Chicago San Francisco Messaul Messigre YW. R. Hearst Hearst Indix Select France Europe England Chambre of Commerce American Legion

Burke Fights Bonene of y Vote Court Battle Delays County Clerk Contests

Legal actions delayed two election contests in Bexme county district courts. Motions sought consolidation of cases filed by George Huntress Jr. against Jum bs Onion and Leslie Moore against Jack Burke for county clerk, with Tim Griesenbock versus Hirt McCormick. Burke opposed the consolidations claiming no notice or attorney. Court recessed to 3 pm to decide.

Bexme Welvesdar George Huntress Jr Jum Bs Onion Justice of the Peace Leslie Moore Jack HK. Burke Tim Griesenbock Hirt McCormick Burke Ovrosen Burke Burke and McCormick sJuilze Bruilerick Steveng Don Marr Pew Fem McCormick Alfonso Newton Jr Foc Wna

Want Ads Offerings and Classified Fragments on North Calaveras Street

Rent ad states Bungatow chupler on North Calaveras Street for $33 per month furnishes. Lads with good personality wanted with base education and travel ability. Young man 50 with high school and business college education seeks worthwhile connection. Weed gadget requirement wanted and cash paid. Classifieds appear daily.

Bungatow Calaveras Street Weed Gadge Rauinment

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