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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1930
Page
13
In a tense street scene a gang showdown unfolds before a crowd. Police, officers, and witnesses fill the block as a confrontation escalates with a blackmailing atmosphere and threats. A struggle ends with a suspect restrained, and authorities move to restore order amid scattered bystanders.
Newspaper account describes a fatal crash when a wagon entangled with a passing automobile near Seobaun. The wreck left five injured including Marcus Or and a Southwestern student Taye ons Oboe. investigators note unclear driver actions and vehicles overturning at the roadside.
A report on Commissioner for U 3 Hag troubles in liquor cases as Lockhart notes confusion among detainees and interpreters. Repeated adjournments, unclear law, and bondmen entering false property rumors disrupt proceedings. Federal court opens Monday as liquor violators crowd the commissioner’s office seeking trials.
Haworth Snyder stores, once run by Cann 9 percent partners, were purchased by the Grant Company. The transfer details remain undisclosed with no public listing of the original owners. Stores involved include locations in Malden Watertown Atkitan Ioelin Dorset Mass Manbury Comey Wounsecker Mfg Carl Chest and Williamsport, among others.
A fragmented description notes Spain post office officials and a mix of clothing details. Descriptions include bells on belts, pockets, close-fitting sleeves, and various coats and jackets with a focus on style rather than formality. The passage mentions a short lapel jacket and a full-length coat in October’s crisp night, reflecting fashion commentary.
Fragmentary column critiques fashion and grooming tips with ornate phrases and misspellings. Mentions eyewear, brow grooming, and decorative touches like luster and lacing on accessories amid garbled instructions.
Mes Magix ott dolison, internationally educator, will give lectures to teachers and parents at Main Avenue school and the Wotmen's club. She will address students at Dallas venues and conduct sessions for children, parents, and teachers in Greenwich, Coun.
Honor certificates awarded to a long list of students including Mary Genee Smith Ruth Liebrecht Mare Julie Bailey Mildred Martin Pam Alden Edhel Hardin Ira Burke Glenn Barton Clifton Clark Mada Belle Janicke Tommy Trailitte Thelma Carsidy Phyllis Black Gilbert Bartlell Bloiso Marsees Winona Grisham Uleta Mitchel Wichirl ilny Paul Cullen Dorothy Howlin Marnorig Aaron Mobbie Laurene Bebe Julia Vale Teanard Martin Guthbert Martin Ada Mas Jonicke Verna Mac Cullen Margaret Galbreath Morris Ub Tah Reese Chelma Tutsehkr and others for vacation in their work, per Superintendent Ti Th Hutte.
Gus Levy has been elected president of the Torshalienns end of the YOMA, according to Jilison Bechterhalf, &yaitsor. Other officers include Wihan Sis ken as vice president for Mattilien, secretary, and fod Wraxt.
A fire at a dye plant near Pers Street damaged Fairglay Towers and spread smoke through surrounding areas. Firefighters battled the blaze into the night. investigators say the cause is still under review while some residents report minor injuries and property loss.
In 1922 L became postevisier to San Antonio. The city then had only 40 mail carriers. Growth has added 95 more carriers, bringing the total to 135, with about 200 men available for city delivery when counting regular and substitute carriers.
Girl Reserves of the elite plan a Halloween carnival at the YWCA this Saturday night. Mrs Mary Cater, reserve secretary, will supervise as prizes, decorations, and sales of cream, candy, and sandwiches fund the Girl Reserve center.
The Raoutiel cup was presented to the high competitor from the infantry rifle team. Corporal George Showalter of Company C won the Kyenbol cup, with Shoywalter’s name engraved, been revived at Fork Sim Houston. Capt. Kot. Derry, former member of Stremty-tind infants, was involved with Nexps fastball team.
Local ice manufacturers announce price cuts to uniform city rates during fall and winter. Retail ice sold at storage stations drops from 50 to 30 cents per hundredweight while wholesale ice decreases from 40 to 30 cents and wholesale blocks fall from 60 to 40 cents per hundredweight.
A Halloween night program at the Tel Cross and city recreation department features a gingrata spongorel routine by students from Milam high School and the gem nasium class. Miss Macy Wilson directs city activities and will oversee the event. George I. Johnson, a noted singer, is listed among performers.
Randolph Bids Go Up to Washington recounts bids opened at Handalph field Manitay De Capiaiga. W. Mathers will be forwarded to Woarington for approval by the quartermaster general. Murex brothers of St denets and Howes are tied to a $561 credit in the quarters and winning ball. Rtobert McBye of Bi Shan tee daw fy the tee tewhines aching.
A survey led by WW Bullve reports growth in the San Antonio post office staff from 1801 to the present, with 15 clerks and 15 carriers on the rolls and over 400 employees overall. Annual mail volume exceeds 200 million pieces, and clerks number 185. Postmaster Lucas urges residents to aid Christmas mail effort and improve safety by fencing dog tastes and updating old mailboxes to reduce cycling hazards. The report highlights efficiency relative to national peers and notes significant growth in receipts from 1940 to 1942.
Three people were treated for injuries in Robert H. Groot hospital after two multi vehicle crashes Monday night. Kantor Peres, 16, of 530 South Fria Street, suffered injuries in a collision on Say Fernandes Drive. John He Brennne, , and a minor received injuries in a separate crash near San Pedro Avenue.
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