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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1930

Page

20

Connally Urges Democrats to Rally for November Vote

Democratic candidate Tom Connally urged party members in Venthoron Hall to back Democrats in the coming November election. Sen. Henry B. Linnanu and other speakers backed Connally, promising to push farm relief and attacks on Republican policy while warning of depictions of a GOP-led downturn and urging unity to win a Democratic House.

Clarion Centrie Arsine Gene Eud Dieter Renatar Connally Venthoron Hall Henry B. Linnanu Democratie Contressignal Chairemer Richard Spencer Loent Attormr

McBride’s Brother Held by Police

An unclear protest era report notes police detaining a relative of McBride amid unrest. Details are fragmented, with limited readable names or locations. The piece hints at wartime context and regional tensions but lacks verifiable specifics.

McBride

Weed Cutter Gets Chance to Work at His Profession

A man known as a weed cutter faced vagrancy charges after a Curtora lian court trial. City detective J F William Howsto strert arrested him. The court noted he sought to work as a cutter and warned against interference with public work. He was fined $25 and jailed briefly to the preenort.

J. F. William Howstostrert Alto Mager Rane

City hearing on dam records sparks McKenzie case dispute

A hearing Saturday morning orders engineer Walter Tatsch to bring city files and records to the Ninets route district for the McKenzie Construction Co. dispute. Attys for the company argue about cost overruns and the engineer’s role, with questions on the extent of funds from appropriations and project overruns at Olmos dam.

Walter Tatsch Rooteh McNenzie Continuetion Company Bn Effect Dhy Gils Olmos Fam Tatech Trerralian Preont Cimisteuction Maine Taing Rhe Chy Dees

Women from Renter Heights plan Denver Heights Park building

A group of seven women from Renter Heights led by Mrs. J Swe Barber and Mrs. W C Gebbardr asked Major GM Chambers and Jacob Tht to select an architect for a community building at Denver Heights Park. They were promised tennis courts and a $20 playground equipment grant. a meeting was set for 2 o'clock with the organizers.

Renter Heights Gm, Chambers S Xéoner Jacob Plang Denver Heights Park J. Swe Barber Decer Heights

Wace Girl Crowned Queen at Jubilee

Miss Carroll, a Wacoan, crowned queen at a Jubilee ceremony staged in a medieval setting at Catton Palace. The event featured courtly pageantry with duchesses from Texas and attendees from several states, honoring local figures in a stylized royal ceremony.

Wace Texas Susane Dennis House of Carroll Catton Palace

Artist to Paint Hoover Pictures In Palatinate

A presidential commission in the Palatinate assigns Helen Tan, an artist at Aira pieben, to paint three pictures of Ellersadl, the village tied to the Leurer ancestry, for President Hone arsumpliun tet tis ancent fen.

Hoover Hone Arsumpliun Fen Palatinate Helenh Tan Aira Pieben Ellersadl Leurer Ancestorr

Exciting Hunt Ends Fatally for Woman in Tariett Area

A fatal accident occurred at a property near Tariett as a woman died while attempting a dangerous hunt. Authorities report she was found at her home after an apparent mishap with the hunt in progress. The incident remains under investigation with few details released.

Grar Tariett Amiles Gare Rani

Oklahoma deputy death case yields guilty verdict

A jury in Altus, Oklahoma finds Robsiens Wenedty guilty in the death of a deputy. The trial drew officials, witnesses, and local law enforcement to the courthouse as the verdict was announced after tense deliberations.

Altus Oeil Reosim Elaer Rumers Inemer

Van Buren Station Post Office Site Move Reported

A reported government action outlines the purchase of the Van Buren Station site in Chicago for a federal post office facility at an announced sum near 815 million, detailing the purchase plan and location specifics.

van Buren Station van Bures Chicago

Pauls Valley Jury Sets Downey For Death in Town Shooting

In a chaotic scene at the Christian courthouse, Downey, 60, faced a murder charge after a man died from wounds suffered in a shooting at Bru Town. Jurors deliberated while phrases of the death scene surfaced, as the case centered on the slaying of sonny Downer and a fatal altercation involving Hen Hawney Jr. and a sister.

Hen Hawney Jr Hiss Bant Matathi Ng Che Eller Downey al Ata Anu Tome Tally Souny Downer

Grain prices turn upward in early market notes

Mixed signals from international wheat markets push prices higher as Canadian and U S reports show busier deliveries and tighter stocks. Chicago demand remains strong while weather and blizzard advisories influence shipments in Canada and the upper Midwest. Grain quotes list corn at 1.20 per bushel, Milo at 6 00 per 100 pounds, oats at 22 per ton, and flour prices for MISSES ROOMS.

Cimergo Bliesard Canada Liverro Reneral Liverpool Ballich Fesarla Atlantic Chicago Carta Seekeinen Ately Alhia Sime Daah San Antonio Ferd Nialfel Wirral

Ohioan Indicted in Sanderson Holdup

An Ohio man has been indicted in a Sanderson holdup case. The document cites a robbery at a facility and lists charges against the suspect. The report notes an attendant at a nearby station provided testimony and details surrounding the incident.

Ohioan

Woman Missionary From Mexico Dead

A Mexican woman missionary named Nemra died in a Dallas hospital after being wounded in a Mayle stenary incident. Her parents reside in Los Angeles.

Mexico Dallas Terke Atlan Slapy Woods Mipehin Nemra Eon Angeles

Highways in Northwerth Leras Hit by Floods and Washouts

The state highway department reports heavy rains and rising waters blocking several routes in Northwerth Leras. No. 4 and No. 3 between Coleman and nearby towns washed out, temporary bridges rushed in. No. 72 in Archer County detoured by rising Lillis Wishite River. Floods close No. 72, No. 4, and sections near San Saba and Gibbbwaite with repairs ongoing.

Tealnde Alt Hird Reals Etaars Northwerth Leras Lyne High Way Bettween Coleman Sola Annan Nadeo Sugeler Brazas Clairemont Jayson Urattic de VoMirs Archer County Lillis Wishite Ban Saba San Saba Gibbbwaite Dieb. Barly Highway Department

Plane Serves as Mercy Plane Delivers Aid in Texas

A rescue flight piloted by Amity Dasin ferried Mrs Wa Chanman from a ranch 80 miles from Del Rio to a hospital in Del Rio after an appendicitis operation. Mrs Thappan, struck at her ranch, was flown to the city as roads were impassable by heavy rains. Davis took Earl Duke to San Angelo for funeral arrangements while high water halted trade between El Higdad and Ban An aelo.

del Alo Texas Chanman Eve Finn Thappan del Tio Siblane Amety Dasin Raina Umavailabin Westzy Savio Concha Correloral Davis Earl Duke San Angelo el Higdad Anaelo

Pursuer Fined For Part In Two Way Marathon

A trial in Corporation court Wednesday found Perrz guilty on a drunkenness charge and fined him 15, plus 1 on a peace disturbance count. The incident began in a West Martinbert garage where Perrz argued with workers over an auto fanhire, then drew a knife and pursued a man after a scuffle, but was blocked by another with glue. The altercation ended with Perrz fleeing as bystanders intervened.

Charles Mirez Corporation Ciurl A. DL Matlock West Martinbert Peres Perrz

Kerrville School Sets District Attendance Record

Kerrville school reports a new high attendance record as the district announces improved average daily attendance. The district notes slight upticks in enrollment and student participation across grades, with stronger participation in extracurricular programs.

Six Indicted in Narcotics Plot Case

Six individuals from Lavlisville Kentucky were indicted in a federal narcotics conspiracy case involving trafficking to Leasene Worth penitentiary. The indictment lists 17 defendants connected to the operation and names two key figures as central to the scheme. The investigation continues as prosecutors pursue additional charges.

Lavtisville Kentucky Fedora Penitentaire Gesudl Fis Stern

Kerr County Ships 11 Cars of Cattle

Kerr County shipped eleven cars of cattle heading to Kansas City via San Antonio route. The shipment was organized by the local cattle firm and carried through by Kerr County men to the railhead, with further transport arranged to final destination.

Kerr County KER Texan Det Calle

Sept Exports Top Entries 91 Million Balance of Trade

The report shows U.S. exports totaling 91 million dollars with high entries for September. Imports and a trade balance are indicated, reflecting the United States maintaining a substantial positive balance of trade.

Wakiintepon Reptember Capeniy United States

Former convict admits slaying Missouri girl 17

Kansas City October 15. Paul Kauffman, a former convict, confessed to police that he killed Avis Woolers, 17, from Webb City, Missouri. He said he lured her to Kansas, killed her by striking with stockings, and buried the body under a tree in Sywye Park. Human bones were later found nearby.

Kansas City Paul Kauffman Ronvict Avis Woolers Kansas Ual Webb City Faulfman Sywye Park

Pomegranate and Market Price Report from Mart

Local market notes report on pomegranates and other produce with prices for 5.4 shipments. Prices cited include $4.20 for certain items, lemons at 5.00, green bones at 2.00 to 2.25, and fine beans and new potatoes listed with prices. poultry market shows no price changes announced by Snyder Pentace company.

San Aalecio Nobel Focal ‘Poultry Mart Snyder Pentace Company Geawees

Fruits and Vegetables Price List From Local Market

A garbled OCR list shows assorted produce and prices including apples Jonathan peaches pears melons and berries. Items mention California Apples Texas Oranges and several regional terms with unclear quantities and cents per unit. The text reads like a historical grocery board with numerous misspellings and inconsistent formatting.

Poultry and Eggs Market Notes From Chicago New York Prices

Fragmented OCR from a historical market page shows poultry and eggs price listings with cent values for turkey meat and egg products. Mentions Chicago and New York markets, with figures like 13 to 1% cents and 18 cents, plus references to dairy products and a gunny of assorted names and numbers.

Cotton Edges Up In Light Gains On Market Tone

Cotton prices show modest gains as Liverpool cables and Western demand flag a steady tone. December and January futures rise while near term positions improve on lighter selling and improving weather reports. domestic consumption remains steady with a 334,321 bale September figure.

KEW Gageans. Gel Lolton Liverpool Prives Tran Caltun Pleudy Weday Cantuingtien Fieures Yeaterday Aoort Arneld Tver Rew Creane Ial Crina

Wurzbach Launches Reelection Campaign in Fourteenth District

An active reelection drive for Asris M. Wurzbach of the Tepublicats begins with a Tuesday evening broadcast on WOAL. Campaign manager Anderson lists speakers including Hoyle, Hinnehberg, Davenport, Mrs Rank, and others. A mass meeting in Tehuacana is planned for November 1, with a stop in Floresville Friday and a trip to New Bernters Saturday. Wurzbach faces Democrat Henry Dielmann in the race.

Asris M. Wurzbach Pamilaly Cougroan Welt WOAL Anderson Wednrs Citizens' League Ciry-County Woeebach Anerson Hie Tolin Hoyle A Andemon Wuarzhaen Sprechen Theanehnut McQueenie Guadalupe County Floresville New Reamters

Mate's Plea Aids Woman in Court

A fragmented court note describes a plea by a husband to resume marital relations with his wife. Judge Thival Weat imposes a $25 fine on Stose Miller for a charge related to posession of liquor at a federal venue. The case references a prohibition agent and purchases at a street location.

Beteniong Thival Weat Stose Miller Bern Luis Streee

Hertzberg to Speak at San Antonio Luncheon

Hertzberg will be the principal speaker at the regular weekly luncheon of the San Antonio club at the Pinza hotel. Etymund Dugosh is president. Entertainment will be provided by Mixon Dhl and Ann who recently finished a engagement at the Bohemian. The meeting will be held in the main dining room.

Harry “Herteberg San Antonin Moinh Thoelay Pinza Etsymund Dugosh

Mother of 4 Fined on Liquor Charge

A distressed mother, Mrs. Tana inurnle, of 177 Prange, was fined in federal court for a liquor violation during Prohibition era. Judge Duvet Weed ruled the case, noting the home wine was for family use, not commercial distribution. Local references mention Idaho, Minnesota, and Saint Louis area contexts.

Tana Nurlene At Prange Altoeney Koit Duvet Weed Caer Ann Charee

Livestock Market Reports From St Louis and Kansas City

Livestock prices show strong calves and yearlings with good demand. Hogs range broad from 7.50 to 8.00 while cattle demand stays firm. sheep and lambs varied with steady to higher bids, and regional buyers at St Louis and Kansas City report active trade and price movement.

Jpessock Uclalions Saunders Commission Companys Weluesdas Ite Conners Meilynt ST. Tovis Livestoun ST. Louis Illy Seewigts Falrdy Olka Thangptoy Raat Ua Ventern Vackers Cuicaull Cacle Vealesa Alrirm Roca Amalie Vearlinge Matty Sendy Lochty Tamika Ncunda Sore Ence Ewer Jane Eet Thaice Gos Jatanz Sande Cal Choice

Man Sought on Death Charge in Chicago Case

Police seek a man on a death charge after a grim incident in Chicago. Five people died, including the man’s third wife, Mrs. Cora Tolle Hackett. Edrenrl George, 27, a nephew, was involved, while the uncle was reportedly hiding.

George W. E. Perry Cora Tolle Hackett George

Teachers to Attend Health Enrollment Meeting in San Antonio

Twenty five San Antonio school instructors are slated to join a health enrollment program at St. H. Aren Service College. The event features Thoraday, director of physical education for the eight junior high schools, presenting training certificates and guidance toward college degrees.

San Antonio St. H. Aren San Antonio Sarvice College M. Thoraday

Sizzy Kelly Men Go to California

A disjointed clipping notes Aiste Kelly and enlisted men traveling to California for a new field near Hucramonto with Maj Cr Pinker named commander. They plan to fly to Sacramento, California, on Wednesday.

Sizzy Kelly California Aiste Kelly Cie New Mathys Field Hucramonto Calif West Canal Cr. ‘Pinker Aitvanecil Kells Emmander Up Ia Sacrament Aw Cow Daze

King Alfonso Invited to US Anniversary Celebration

Fragmented text indicates King Alfonso was invited by an American to attend the 150th anniversary of the founding of Los Angeles, California. The note references an interim extension via a Spanish intermediary.

Alfonso Madrid Tet -Ufi Alfone Jane Steven McGroerts Ton Angeles California

Indictments by U S Grand Jury Reported

A federal grand jury recessed Wednesday after returning 51 indictments, led by Morris C. JIM as foreman. Most charges involve alleged violations of the national prohibition act with cases centered in Washington D C and related circuits.

Morsin C Jim Waa

Two 12-year-olds Kidnapped After Ride Offer Flap

George Edwig Denison and Kenneth Sibins, both aged 12, reported being lured by two Black men in a sedan on the way to Mark Twale High. After a struggle a tire was burst and the youths escaped, later being picked up by a passing mailman and returned to San Antonio.

Aalory Iming Ro 'Eres Mae Cepa New Braunfels George Edwig Denison Hessstrett Kenneth Sib Ins Ce E. Denniston George Dunioe High School Weme Nesries Jnto Echool Talien New Braunfely Kenseth New Braufield San Amtouis

Cotton Use Less Than 29 Bales? Cotton Production Details

Census bureau figures show monthly cotton consumption and stocks, with September totals for lint and seed cotton, imports, and area harvested. The report compares August and September figures, noting on hand stocks, imports, and regional production metrics, including bales of lint and cotton seed.

Census Bureau Lintera Colvin Asenee

Freed Man Jaden DuVal Waives Trial in County Jail

An appeal heard Wednesday morning for Jaden DuVal Weat and Vasco Jackson on charges of possession and sale of liquor. DuVal received suspended sentence while Jackson was sent to county jail on the same offense. J Ed Beckmits urged for his son’s release citing illness and his mother’s dying condition in Dallas. Judge paused sentencing. Mrs Rachel Schimel, attorney, said she inherited $75 000. Officers testified May 21 they visited the home on the Vaner Jackson road finding beer and whiskey on the premises.

Jaden DuVal Fort A. Ychmile Vasco Jackson Road Dallas Rachel Sehin Bchmile Vaner-Jacksor Fciagl

Prisoner Rebukes Jail Food In Court Remarks

A jailed man named Francmont testified in Corporation Court on Wednesday about prison meals. He claimed poor appetite and lack of work to earn better food while acknowledging prior experiences in restaurants and road work. The judge’s question—whether he has ever worked enough to deserve more—was met with Francmont’s plea for assigned city work.

Clint Anil Jack Francemont Dell Jwilar A. A. Matlock Cnurt Anil Iran

Perjury Charge Is Laid to Bondsman

An indictment charging Felipe Na Fala with perjury was found in the grand jury proceedings. It alleges Na Fala lied when signing a bond for a defendant charged in a minor violation before United States Commissioner T. M. Siddall on December 20, 125.

Felipe Na- Fala Tate Piffer Naxyala Fal Wiatemerdts United States

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