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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1930

Page

4

City Board Approves Funds for Exotic Birds and Animals

The Ajegelogical board awarded expenditures totaling about 1446.50 for purchasing exotic birds and animals. Purchases include a chimpanzee, cassowaries, and various fowls from New York suppliers, funded by profits from concessions. Several animals have already arrived while others are en route.

Ajegelogical Board William Randolph ‘Micarat Ds Lila Ellis Joseph New York Oderwald Bird Company Algeady

Horned Caterpillars Invade Deserts

Reno reports horned caterpillars invading Nevada deserts damaging irrigated crops. Entomologists note large numbers fed on desert plants, attracted by a prized desert flower. Specimens were sent to the U S Department of Agriculture for identification and control guidance for next summer. Furlough extensions announced from Austin include additional details.

Reno Nev Worthern Nevada University Desert Plante Nevada Desert Enid United States Department of Agriculture Bureau of Entomology United States

Balchen Receives Citizenship After Byrd Flight

Balchen, longtime aide to E. Byrd, was granted U S citizenship after a lengthy delay caused by technical matters. He accompanied Byrd on the notable Atlantic flight and later to the Poles.

U.S Balchen Byrd Atlantic Poles

France Bans Wa Hearst In Mocked Public Note

A terse, satirical note from the era criticizes France's policy approach and references a French public sentiment. The piece mocks a political stance with allegorical language about surveillance, revenge, and a quip about rain. The letter echoes international tension and media commentary of the period.

Chicago Candy Fire Causes $1 Million Loss

A fire in a downtown Chicago warehouse district building housing the Cortise Canty company last night caused estimated losses near $1,000,000. Fire crews battled the blaze through the night as investigators began assessing the site.

Chicago Cortise Canty Company Widdemere

French flier Coste nears New York non stop flight

Paris awaited Maurice Bellonnie Coste as aviators prepared for the westward trans Atlantic attempt. Midame Dieudonns Coste expected a long distance telephone update from New York by midnight while a Georgian princess waited with her husband. The bride remained at the premier Sainte-Synthor while the couple faced the perilous journey.

Page One Coste Paris New York Dieudonns Coste Atlantic Ocean Associated Press Maurice Bellonie

Bob Hairstyle Dominates Convention Fashion Trend

Hairdressers at the final convention of the association report the return of the bob as the most popular style. Members arriving at the event note its renewed appeal and anticipated rise in salong demand.

Bob

City Council approves varied appropriations and repairs

Tuesday actions include four dollar street department payment and notary fees. Additional allocations cover incinerator payrolls, library shelving, Nan J edro playhouse upgrades, merchants’ bills, open air theater extras, and debt interest for improvement districts. Transfers include city depository funds and several vendor payments for fire station driveways, equipment, and fire apparatus repairs.

SLA Wee Nan J’edro Playhouse Improvement District Police and Firemen's General Fund Ansimain Bank Bulases City-Central Alapio National Oher James H.lips South Presa Atreet Oio Policy Plation Rogers+ Smith and Co Carmeiro-Chambey and Company Camden Street la- Seagraves Corporation la France Foamite Industries

Farmer Found Dead With Gun In Home

A 65 year old farmer BG Brown of 121 Ehdo rada street was found dead in his bedroom Tuesday morning with a 12 gauge shotgun at his side. Neighbors heard a shot after he asked to be excused from a porch conversation with Cortez who called Detective Sergeant Herbst. The discharge entered his heart causing instant death. His 88 year old mother Lucinda Brown was nearby. a nurse and neighbors assisted. Justice of the Peace Boltz conducted the inquest.

Brogan Ehdorada Street Brown PB. Cortez Guadalupe Street A. W. Herbst Cortz Lucinda, Brown Shawn Justice of the Peace Louis FB Eboltz

Bull fighter gored in ring at Labor Day event

In Piedra Negran, Texas, 4000 spectators watched matador Jose Olivera gored during a bull ring event. Despite dramatic injuries, Olivera survived with the horn wound described as several inches deep. Authorities reported crowd control efforts and a large procession as Labor Day celebrations drew attendees from San Antonio and beyond.

Eagle Pa&s Texas Jose Olivera Piedrax Negrar Kunday Fane Peader Oll Piedra Negran Bundas Seathern Pacific Railroad Ac Trcvision San Antonis Bua Inn Order of Ahambra

Chinese Probe Tong Killings Sparks Commission Plan

A clearest version of a report notes Chinese authorities proposing a commission of representatives to arbitrate differences blamed for recent killings. The piece mentions a near term penalty weapon and vague election style rhetoric, with garbled phrases surrounding baby chicka and GaalfEtion.

New York Tong Heate Fedeen Rentora Police Ting Bayer

Man Tries to Pawn a Horse After Drinking Spree

Paris reports William Herr a Michigan art student, drinking in the Latin Quarter, tried to pawn a horse for drink money after a drunken spree. The horse bolted, damaged a ditch, companions slept, Herr was jailed after attempts to ransom the animal and offer 2000 francs to the owner.

Paris Willian Herr Dieydarcld Michi Everal Terr Ant Herr Code

Balloon Age May End in Canada

Cleveland dispatch reports balloon race pilots likely head toward the St Trunewick region in Canada with some may drift toward the Atlantic. Showers and variable winds cloud the northeast area as pilots ride at 4000 feet under about 25 mph winds, with a stronger 35 mph westerly gust forecast.

Canada Cleveland Gordon Hennett St. Trunewick Atlantic Ocean Inca Eeat G. Andrus Cleveland Airport Andrus Adare

Exports for Cooking Heating Reach $6 59 Million in 1920

The Commerce Department reports exports of cooking and heating appliances totaled $6,590,000 in 1920, up 12 percent from 1919. Canada and Latin America absorbed a substantial share, with a large portion shipped to foreign markets.

Defvier Washington, D.C Commerce Department Canada Latin-America

Earthquake Felt Along California Coast

A slight earthquake was felt today along the California coast near San Luis Obispo and San Antonio. Windows rattled and pictures awaked on walls but no damage was reported. The notice mentions classified ads under Light Classified.

California San Tusk Obispo San Antonio

Three Face Charges for Dove Hunting in Wrong Zone

On opening day of dove season in the north zone three hunters were charged by state game warden BF Verker with violations for hunting in the south zone. Charles Green, 008 7-3 Bash Commerce Street, shot at a dove. Avid DT Baker, 115 Pershing Lane, and Haymond Gerhardt, 226 Surprit Place, were charged with killing moves in the south zone. Warden Verker filed the complaints in the court of the Publice of the Peace TL. F. Boltz.

Belie Tublice F. Boltz Willy Charles Greener Bash Commerce Street X Dove Avid DT Baker Pershing Tne

Indictment Plot Exposed in Brady Texas Case

A multi defendant case unfolds with Wringle and Connor linked to a kidnapping and a $2000 bribe attempt to free Connor. Deputies Galther and Fleming are named along with jailer Dondghue. The August 23 incident ties to the Morrison kidnaping and Isaac Bledsoe case. Holdups, forgery, and conspiracy charges follow.

Chace Tom Wringle Galther Connor Jack Fleming Tom Dondghue Brady Texan Simondean Will Wright Morrison Isaac Bledsoe San Antonio Maale Company Vlna

Legion Conclave Hear Prominent National Speakers

Austin Sept 2 The American Legion moves into the heavier portion of its Twelfth Annual Convention with addresses by national leaders. Speakers include Q T Bodenhouer national commander and Morcis Rhepnard among others as the parade and officer elections loom.

Austin American Legion Q. T. Bodenhouer United Fort Worth el Paro Corpun Christi Minefa Vella Abbené Waco

Ex Mate of Peggy to Wed New York Writer

New York dispatched that Count Comtn Mornec of Sweden former husband of Percy Hopkine Joyer Hakvechieg will wed Geraldine L. Fitch a New York newspaper welter. No wedding date announced.

Peggy N.Y New York Mornec Sweden Percy Hopkine Joyer Hakvechieg Bla Enigtwement Geraldine L. Fitch

Argentina Chief's Titness Alarms

AP reports President Hipolito Yedgesen faced a tense moment as government circles feared possible unrest. The situation prompted quick statements from officials in Buenos Aires and heightened security measures across key ministries.

Buenos Airefa Hipolito Yedgesen

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