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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1930
Page
38
Ten year old John Flute Hboight fell into a pond but was saved when a cow toppled, diverting the splash and keeping him from drowning. Parents and friends witnessed the incident in Prescott, England, as the cow’s action prevented a fatal fall into the water.
The cotton market showed mixed activity with cautious declines and brief rallies as December and January futures fluctuated. Prices drifted with late-day gains offset by selling pressure and broad liquidation, while Liverpool and New Orleans futures posted varied moves and trading volume remained steady overall.
Police identified the body of 22 year old Mabel Carter of Philadelphia after discovery in the woods of Davis Island. Her husband Lisée Carter, also known as Solomon Carter, is under arrest for murder. He was removed to hospital, suspected poisoning attempt on his life. The couple lived at Davis Island with Carter Talker.
In Indianapolis Indiana a fire report blames chimneys for numerous fires. The Indiana fire marshal reports fires from faulty chimneys have caused substantial losses totaling over 2.62 million dollars. The blaze toll and causes are under review by officials.
A tram car disaster in Coedkin Surrey ends with the driver dead after the vehicle careened and the conductor activated the emergency brake. Readable fragments indicate a chaotic scene and injuries, with limited other details available.
Fragmented OCR text reports cottonseed and related commodities, prices, and market notes across months and entities. Mentions of New York markets, various dates, and uneven phrases suggest a broad commodities column with price references, trade activity, and regulatory notes but specifics are obscured.
A renting plan for new school uniforms for Dahlia High girls is under study. Principal Mrs. Wells promotes California style attire, with a black and white uniform featuring a collar in the school colors. The proposal notes popularity and low price, aiming to pleasing students and faculty alike.
In Welwyn England a lecture by Dr Alice Hutchinson of the British Hygiene Society School discusses thumb sucking and its effects on nervous children. The talk warns against excessive teasing and emphasizes parental guidance to prevent anxiety and related behavior in offspring.
North Platte Oct 24 plan to erect one monument at Vie Lookout where Hiowx Indiana once watched westward migration. County commissioners asked to appropriate funds for the monument. Signal by Bignell Maxwell and cdg noted. Monument would honor the historic Indian watching site as settlers poured west.
An elderly man reportedly carries a shot wound in his hand for three decades, with doctors renewing treatment plans as he remains linked to a land dispute. T. Powell, a resident of Styenrehl, is mentioned in passing with years of experience and a lifelong connection to the injury.
Market notes from Fort Worth show cattle prices holding steady amid light demand and variable quality. Buyers paid around 7.00 per hundredweight for select cows and around 5.75 for packing steers, with overall steady activity and moderate volume as quotation lists reflect mixed prices across weights and grades.
In Winsted Connecticut a story notes a tame crow joining a boy at school. The account describes the bird’s presence and townsfolk reactions amid a period of civic activity and local curiosity.
A murky report notes a speaker at a teachers gathering discussing cooperation in the arts of teaching literature. The event is described with unclear names and locations, highlighting aims of improved instruction and collaboration among educators.
A garbled report notes Colonel Biddle being ordered on tour in California. It mentions David M0 and ads for the Ningibeth division, with a chef and several conferring figures. Names appear distorted, but indicate a formal military or governmental delegation coordinating with regional officers.
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