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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1930

Page

5

Aliens Claim Tax Receipts In Whitely Probe

Testimony described Hubbard and Garcia identifying illegal poll tax receipts issued in 1930. Witnesses said receipts bore consecutive numbers and that a law firm and county officials were involved in selecting or rejecting receipts. The court discussed absentee ballots and injunctions to delay printing 40000 ballots.

Wilkens Onion Silbard Bool Crern Wilkow Awell Green Mubbard Juilpe Blevens Burke Cat Enely Swinneil Teague Gurle Lewright Burke Ange Perry Robertson Alfonry Newton Hanes Hilge Stevera Turke Thartes Burke Sewright Chloe Hubbach Lucan Varin A. A. Gareia Tewrighe Hubbard Garcia

Morrow’s stance fuels push for repeal and renomination talk

Beverly Hills letter from Will Rogers commends Wight Morrow for his direct approach to politics. Rogers notes Morrow favors repealing the Eighteenth Amendment but not Hoover’s repeal, predicting Hoover’s renomination and a weak Democratic field led by Smith, while urging cool heads amid party tensions.

Beverly Hills Morrow Nou Hia Hoover Smith Will Rogers

City Accepts Sewage Plant Contained in Article

City approves the sewage plant after Tobin urged formal acceptance of the plant itself without considering claims. Resolution directs preparation of the coal cost estimate at the earliest date, with engineers estimating the plant will cost about $900,000 and be operational by September 30.

Tobin Reem

Fort Worth Denver Rail Freighter Boost Speeds Service

A new double daily freight service between Denver and Fort Worth was inaugurated by the Fort Worth & Denver City Railway and Wichita Valley Railway. The schedule cuts about 13 hours from northwest shipments, with through connections from Fort Worth to other trains. Early morning delivery windows include San Antonio from Denver and Seattle arrivals by nine in the morning.

Ft. Worth Denver Fort Worth

British Aviatrix Hops for Amarillo

WICHITA KAN Oct 15 Mrs Keith Miller British aviatrix trying to better the east west transcontinental flight record of Mise Tawen gallows took off at 718 am for Amarillo according to Wright the commissioner and his secretary Garriga in willing to testify Howell testified that he informed Commissioner Wright that Mrs Daved had No poll tax receipt and a free receipt was delivered weeks later The commissioner said he did not remember interviewing Howell

Hubbard J. W. Green Gunter Lobers Whitely Citizens’ League Wilkes Bald Amarillo Wichiva Kan Keith Miller Ngalls Amarillo Wright Krank Garriga Howell Carrigan Garrian Daved Edgewater Jack Lait

Mayor delays decision on bridge dispute fuels feud on Guilbeau street

The mayor defers a bridge site decision citing Guilbeau street as a proposed route. He accuses a Guilbeau faction of real estate speculation and promotion to benefit owners, alleging promotion costs and stalled traffic from street closures. He cites property deals and prior island development as evidence of promoter influence.

Oullet Guilbeau Street Guilbran Street Gul- Toau Iuilheau Fowler Denice UW Mayer Sire Gullbesu Cowen Smith-Youngower

Scabies Breaks Out in Kentucky Show Herd at Dallas Fair

At the Dallas fair, a Kentucky show herd reported scabies, a feared illness among cattle owners. The Livestock Sanitary Commission met as Chairman J A Whitten traveled to Dallas to issue orders for immediate deportation of affected cattle.

Scabies Kentucky Dallas Fair Fort Worth Talma Livestock Sanitary Commission J. A. Whitten Dallas

Second Fishing Boat Race Called Off In Thick Weather

The second race between the Gloucester fishing schooner Gertrude Ty Toebaudl and the Nova Scotia Blaenose was postponed on the first leg due to thick weather. Markers were hard to locate, delaying the event.

Gioulesier Moya Gloucrster Gertrude Ty ‘Toebaudl Nova Scotia Tisherromn

Hoover May Attend Yale Harvard Game

President Hoover considers attending the Yale Harvard football game in New Haven on November 22. He has tentatively accepted an invitation to the Princeton Navy game at Princeton on October 15.

Hoover Washington Hoovee Yale Harvard New Haven Princeton Navy Princeton

Bulgaria Ruler to Wed Princess in Assisi Ceremony

Pope grants dispensation for King Boris III of Bulgaria to marry Princess Giovanna of Italy. The wedding is set for October in Assisi with the tomb of Saint Francis revered by Giovanna guiding the festivities. Royal leaders gather as officials finalize marriage plans amid celebrations.

Vatican City Net Piug XI Hovis 111 Bulgaria Vrincess Giovanna of Tay Boris Leorn Toman Cathelicn Rome Tug Orig 111 Giovanna of Banflorsore Chorell

Communists Attack Feared Riot Injures Four Fascists

Four fascists were seriously hurt and two slightly injured in a riot in Ennans Ort after a blast and a beer bottle assault on a cafe full of communists. Police reported Communists used all available weapons during the clash.

Ennans Sinsing

Cheaper Gas Seen Along Mississippi River

Cheaper gasoline may result from an oil for water transportation plan submitted to Arbison, chairman of the land waterways corporation, by Phillips Petroleum of Oklahoma. The proposal aims to lower costs along the Mississippi River and its tributaries, affecting fuel prices for the region.

Mississippi Washington, D.C Mississinpii River Thomon Arbbiton Inland Waterways Corporation Aff Tits Pillips Petratrom Company Oklahoma

Pistol Toting in England Revived

London report says pistol carrying, once banished, is revived as parliament convenes on October 28. Rising weapons found on misdemeanor arrestees fuels British press debate over gun control and public safety before the session.

England London

Boy 14 Known As Too Tall Tries Gas Suicide

In New York a 14 year old schoolboy nicknamed Too Tall attempted to end his life by inhaling gas after being teased about his six foot height. Arnold Dakee locked himself in his kitchen and opened the gas flame. a neighbor found him unconscious and he is now recovering in hospital.

New York Iis Hospital Arnold Dakee

Ban on 6.0 Air Use Asked in Chicago Campaign

Chicago Federation of Musicians demands all broadcast stations refuse microphones to Republican candidates in the upcoming campaign. President James Petridlo addressed Chicago stations and major chains, threatening strikes if the demand is not met. Radio use from machines on trucks chartered for the campaign was cited as a frequent reason for the action.

Chicago Chicago Federation of Musicians James Petridlo

Centenarian Hilward Harwood Receives Honorary Degree

Claremont California Ost UP reports Qhartes Hilward Harwood of Upland Calif will receive an honorary doctor of humane letters from Pomona College on his hundredth birthday. Harwood graduated from Williams College in 1852 and was one of Pomona College's founders.

Claremont Calif

Boy Charged With Killing His Father

Jay Bonner an eighteen year old from Chelsea faces manslaughter charges in connection with the death of his father G Homer Donner at the Donner farm Monday. Authorities say the youth shot his father during a dispute as Donner was flying his wife away.

Claremake Asia Jay Bonner Chelsea Homer Donner Farm Mondey Donner

Girl Falls 200 Feet in Canyon Photo Attempt

Grants Pass Oregon reports a senior student named Lets Whisman fell about 200 feet from a ledge in Hell Gate canyon while preparing to photograph a canyon scene. Authorities say she lost her balance and died at the scene.

Grants Pass Ore Whisman Boo Hell Gate Canyon

Kidnapped Baby Sought Near New Braunfels Show

Widening the search for two year old Evangeline, abducted Monday in New Braunfels, San Antonio officers joined local police. Clues point to Cuban show manager Mr. Cavazos and associate, seen near the site days before the disappearance. A grip with the mother's clothing was found about 300 yards from the home. Police and deputy sheriffs searched the show grounds while the act continued.

Evangeline Nes Carnzoe San Andonin San Antonio Carazox Aner Alfonso Newton Gruno I. Myre Sr W. AL Scholl

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