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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1930

Page

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International polo stars and political sparring fill news page

A碎 mix of commentary on British and American polo teams led by Devereux Milburn and Guest, plus notes on Sir Frederick Pollock and Spinoza, and coverage of US elections with Mrs. McCormick and Mrs. Gul. Prohibition opinions, weather in Milan, and Santo Domingo disaster figures also appear, alongside Ramsay MacDonald’s royal visit and imperial honors chatter.

Wits Guest Aiong- Fishman Sy Armerican Devereux Milburn Buffalo

Borglum Agrees to Carve Stone Mountain Memorial

In Atlanta Sept 8 Gutzon Borglum agrees to return and expand the Stone Mountain memorial project. A national commission will supervise the work, with former controversy fading as Borglum resumes control after past disputes and model destruction.

Borglum Mt. Memorial Navy Jos Velyeyeel Servier Atlakta Gao Gatror Florglum Stone Mountain Herg Olay Stone Mountain Memorial Wight Lodas Directin Guizon Borglum San Antonio Augustus Jwkeean Lateman General Lee Let Har

Horrors Described After Santo Domingo Disaster

Relief agencies rush to Santo Domingo as a hurricane leaves death and destruction. Estimates say 1500 to 2000 died, over 5000 injured, 30,000 homeless, 40,000 buildings damaged with 400 left standing. Waterworks destroyed, corpses burned in cremation pyres, and disease threat looms amid widespread panic. U.S. Marines report apocalyptic scenes as relief planes and ships arrive for aid.

Santo Domingo Armerican Banio Domingo Wedneedas Eradie McI

Italian Town Shaken by Tremors and Calm Aftershocks

Italian town residents felt light earthquake shocks yesterday followed by a strong five second tremor at 10:2 p.m. Authorities calmed crowds at the streets with no casualties or damages reported.

Fires Consume 4000 Acres of Idaho Timberland

In Lewiston and surrounding north central Idaho regions fires scorched about 4000 acres of timber land. Officials stated conditions were worsened by workers idle from unemployment programs though some crews attempted containment.

Idaho Lewiston Inno Sept ELH Myrick Raperrisor Tha’ St. Doe National Forest

Society Leader of Washington Dies at 70

Washington society figure Mrs. Frederick Dent Grant, daughter and widow of President Grant, died tonight at age 70. She was long a prominent civic leader in the capital’s social circles.

Washington Bcg Sep Frederick Dent Grant Indaw Grant Wight

Orleans Cotton Opening Shows Mixed Quotes

Cotton futures opened with uneven levels as market notes record modest moves in early trading. Prices cited include January at 2.18, May near 170 percent, and December around 13.67 with broader volatility hinted in nearby contracts.

Orleans New Orleans Eark

Retirements shift in Argentina leadership

Hippallis Arigoyen, president of Argentina, resigned yesterday. He is replaced by the vice president as the succession unfolds, marking a political transition in the South American nation.

Hippallis Arigoyen Argentina Pase

$130000 Gem Haul Robbery Exposés Chicago Theatre Party

A party from Evanston returning from a theater was robbed of jewelry valued around $190,000 by four young men, two wearing handkerchief masks. Ring valued at $50,000 was taken, with bracelets and necklaces, while a cat was carried off to prevent pursuit. The Whitneys, Kraft-Dhenis Cheese Co. president Whitney and guest James Hewett were among the victims. police launched a wide search after the Chicago theft.

Chicago Gladis Mehan Woitney Abs. Whiner Whitney Vate Bandliy Kesa Evaluston Y- Nee

Weekend Weather Forecast for San Antonio

Cloudy weather with a maximum temperature of 04 degrees is forecast for San Antonio over the weekend. Saturday night remains unsettled with light rain reported, and Sunday will be partly cloudy with light to moderate southeast winds.

San Antonio

Coachman Leaves Fortune in Will

Redwood City Sept. The will of David William Crowley coachman for the late Templelan Crocker California financier disposed of an estate estimated at between 75000 and 100000 dollars. The will was admitted to probate here yesterday.

Redwood City Lalit Sept

Observatory Head of Vatican Dead in Rome

Father John Wagan Jesuit director of the Vatican observatories and the only American citizen subject at the Vatican City died today after several days illness with nephritis. His condition grew serious midweek.

Observatory Vatican John Wagan

Toronto Liquor Raid Upheld by Provincial Police Action

The raid on Unicorn Inn in Toronto is upheld as authorities defend a provincial police action. Cleveland Altornor, attorney for W. Cumbe, was quoted as saying charges would likely be filed. Toronto officials maintain the raid targeted illicit alcohol sales and proceeded under legal authority.

Toronto Unicorn Inn W. Decumbe Cleveland Altornor Price

British Troops Battle Afghan Raiders Near Rasili Port

British soldiers clashed with Afghan tribesmen at the frontier, with hostilities erupting on Friday morning after a skirmish on Thursday. An official note reported that a native Italian recruit and three militiamen were killed at Rasili Port.

Simla Mamn Rasilachi

Weather Forecast Fragments From Nearby Page Two

Fragmented forecast text shows partly cloudy conditions with mentions of temperatures and winds. The readable portions indicate mixed wording about days and regions with references to winds and modest temperatures.

Twins Celebrate Rare Birthday in Texas

Local report from Friday notes twins W K Naralson of San Antonio and Mrs. Jennie M. Bacon of Austin, both aged 79, celebrating their twin birthday with family and friends in the community.

Naralson San Antonio Jennie M. Bacon Austin

Seventy Ninth Birthday of Texas Couple Abroad 75 Years

W K Taralaon of San Antonio and Mrs Jennie M Bacon of Austin celebrate their seventy ninth birthday in San Antonio. Taralaon, long an invalid, has joined his twin sister for the annual event. a veteran traveling salesman who sold the first Texas goods in Brady before 1875. Bacon has lived in Austin since 1960, brought to Texas by parents from Tennessee.

W. K. Taralaon Quincy’ Street Jennie M. Bacon Austin San Antonio Haralson Brady Treas Io Texas

Maine's off year election nears its close in Maine

Maine's lethargic campaign for national and state offices winds down as the biennial off year election approaches. Voters head to the polls next Monday to elect a U.S. senator, governor, four congressmen, and numerous state county and community officers.

Maine Portland United States Insner

U S Demands China Probe Over Ping Bomb Blast

The State Department announced a demand to Chinese authorities for an investigation into a bombing at the Deiping Union Medical College in Peiping. Officers were connected to the incident, with U S officials urging a full inquiry and accountability.

U.S China Washington, D. C Peiping Deiping Union Medical College State Department

Mount Whitney Trail Completed on Summit Ride

Florace M. Albright, director of national parks, unveiled a commemorative tablet at Mount Whitney summit in California marking the completion of a trail that allows the 14,001-foot peak to be reached on horseback. The unveiling occurred yesterday as part of the milestone for access to the United States highest point.

Mount Whitney Lone Penh Calif Florace M. Albright National Packs United States

Fair welcomes King Victor Vinmantel to Levant event

King Victor Vinmantel arrived to open the Levant fair as local crowds and officials greeted him warmly. The event, billed as a grand Italian fair, drew attention for its ceremonial opening and anticipated displays.

Bari Victor Vinmantel Levant

Moody decision awaited on Tynan candidacy

Governor Moody expected to appoint Tynan to fill the unexpired district attorney term of Lamar Seeligson in Bexar County. Seeligson resigns effective October 1 after announcing retirement to return to law practice with his brother Arthur. Tynan, the Democratic nominee, would take office October 1, not January 1, 1937, per courthouse reports and Seeligson's resignation note.

Dan Moods Fig Waller ‘Tynan Bexar Lamar Seebgson Seeligson Roody Arthur Seeligson Wad Seeligson Tyona Atetorney Bratter Bexar County Swwligson Tynan Moody Seclignon

Officer Shot Down in Argentine Revolt Overthrow Attempt

Turmoil in Buenos Aires as a coup bid against President Hipolito Irigoyen erupts. Lieut Col Francisca Torres of the air service is killed by mutinous officers. General Jose Uriburu leads the movement with troops marching toward the capital. Bombers fly near the presidential palace. other regiments mobilize amid nervous populace and partial military defections.

Buenos Ates Assentinas OUPI Hipolito Irigozen Argentina Realast Mate Lives Francisca Torres Air Service Jose Hvaristo Uriturg Argedetine Elatt Army Ayeke Complanes Hove Vndve el Palos Jusi Hurvey Aires Capita Fy Habvar Mullitary College San Martie Sid Tgaye Campo Haye Nebels Bueno Aires Uribuca Ane

Soldier Held for Murder of Wife

John Sullivan a private of the third attack group at Fort Crockett was held by a grand jury after an examining trial on a murder charge connected with the fatal shooting Monday of his wife.

Galveston Seph tFl John Sullivan Fore Crockett Hood

Want Ads Listing Blends Horses and Housewares

A want ads section advertises a heavy work horse saddle horse and gear, a gartly broke saddle horse, a 314 model Pontiac or Calillac Sport Phaeton for sale at 405, a clerical kitchen Furnished housekeeping room rental, a modern living room grocery store note, and a call to read the newa in the Clase Yied section for a Fort Cath day.

Calillac Sport Phaeton Berkona Fort Cath Newa

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