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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1930

Page

2

Fire Damages South Flores Street Building Causing Evacuations

A blaze at 670 South Flores Street forced five residents to flee as flames ignited a two story building housing a drug store and other shops. Fire officials blamed wiring for the origin, with total losses near $20,000 and substantial water damage reported. occupants including Mrs HL Alexander and Dive Hilly escaped with help from a druggist and others on the scene.

South Flores Street Tames Mra. HL Alexander Alezender Aimultaceceely L. L. Seaford Felthouse Deng Store Bigzenod Alexandere Mee Lely McHinoley Bir Mr. Ward Felthouse Drug Handy Andy Teilor Otis Robertenn Tennessee Street F. A. Frolle stAabby

Colonel Cusack's Funeral Monday

Colonel Cusack died at 62 Thursday night and will be buried Monday with funeral services at 10 02 a.m. in the chapel of the Sagher officiating. He is survived by his widow Mrs Bleech Fuger Gueack two sons Gordon of West Point and Hilliem of Keo Antonin and Schavebter Miss Margaret Cusack of this city.

Fanetas Be Pusack East Abo Sagher Cusack Twa Gordon West Point Hilliem Keo Antonin

Soviet planning large rail program expansion

The Soviet government outlines an extensive new railroad construction to amplify existing lines. Great Northern president Mound Budd arrives for a railways inspection in an advisory capacity, signaling involvement in the project.

Goviet Ane Cprratins Mound Budd Eid Mruxran Railways

Artist Marries Fisher Body Girl Debutante Model

Reported in New York society circles is the engagement of McClelland Tsarday Wittels Knaven illustrator to his debutante model Sixt Helene Marie Havkin. The article notes the Fisher Body girl origin and mentions Beauly aha unverified details.

Fisher Body Girl New York Bert McClelland Tsarday Wittels Knaven Ilustrator Sixt Helene Marie Havkin Fishre Abnae Ele Beauly Adterilsir Sof

Exhume Body of Chicago Woman for Inquest

In Chicago, the body of Mrs. Wateron Moors was ordered to be exhumed to determine if soil from Palnonnstead was placed with the heart, a move expected to aid a death investigation. The inquiry seeks to establish whether foul play occurred in the death of the woman connected to recent events.

Chicago Wateon Moors Palnonnstead

Tynan Watts Moody Word Continues On Page One

The fragment describes Tynan Watts Moody Word continuing from page one, noting that Steligean will aid his brother in managing the estate affairs of T. Stick Oklebumne ecrolti rilliacaire who recently died. Arthur Sevlignon is involved, and a letter to the Isorcroor lists his former position in sesignalitn.

Trie Steligean Stick Ecrolti-Rilliacaire Meade Arthur Sevlignon Arthur Beeliz Seeligcon

Censors Asked to Classify Films in City Programs

In AVENOS AIRES Beni C uP the mayor urges the city council to institute film censorship classifying programs as suitable for families or not suitable for families. The move aims to guide viewers and inform exhibitors about content. The proposal outlines potential categories and governance by a film board.

Avenos Aires Beni Rouneil

Acreage Reduction Plans Announced by Cotton Association

In St Matthews Kentucky plans for a one third reduction of cotton acreage were announced by J. Blotiowe Wayieiaser, president of the American Cotton Association. Efforts will divert six million acres from cotton to feed crops and a pledge to hold prices this year was requested from Axemern.

ST. Matthews Booth J. Bkotiowe Wayieiaser American Cotton Associate

Leviathan Strikes Railroad Barge on Hudson River

The Leviathan of the United States lines struck and towed a railroad barge in the Hudson River near Chaellon Street as it prepares to sail for Europe today.

New York Lingr United States

Disasters Strengthen Friendship of Peoples

Northampton letter argues Naples earthquake and Santo Domingo hurricane show human frailty and provoke relief efforts. It compares natural disasters with war and famine, saying calamities unite nations through compassion and Red Cross aid, amid Coolidge authored reflections for The San Antonio Light.

Northampton Mass The Light Naples Italy Santo Domingo American Red Cross Calvin Coolidge Coppelent McCluse Mr. Coolidge Sax Antonio Light

Four Italian Extremists Executed by Firing Squad

Four men convicted of extremist violence against Mussolini's regime were executed at dawn in Trieste. They were strapped to chairs and shot by a Blackshirt firing squad as part of a state security trial established 1 November 1998. The executions marked Italy's fifth use of this method, with six total men so far.

Triest Say Italy Mussalii Mussolini Cebnoly Asyhuma Coudenants Nen

Change in Rural School Law Asked by Pedagogues

In Fort Worth on September 6 141 changes in Texas rural school laws were urged by Tarrent County teachers at the recent two day session of The Gamma Institute. They proposed county superintendents be governed by instructional supervision similar to that in present schools. The group favored continuing the annual Peace Institute and elevating two or three fall day sessions during the year.

Fort Worth Texas Witona Etate Seria T Sture Tarrent Twodas Gamual Institute Olhys Iba- Vivine Peetas Institute

Dallas Farm Convention Set for January 1931

The Texas Farm Bureau voted to hold the 1931 convention in Dallas and scheduled the next regional meeting in Weslaen. Over 100 delegates from various states attended the three day session, aligned with the Southern Farm Bureau conference.

Dallas Wesday Texas Farm Burcour Weslaen Ciznt Wtates Souther Farm Bureau

Waco-Mexia Paved Highway Opens for First Time

Engineers led by Bly don Hinte Hichwas completed the final inspection as the paved highway from Waco to the MeAiG city limit opened for the first time in history. The project, overseen by K-V-For the Wo ix of Warn, marks a major regional transport milestone.

Waco-Mexia Waco Terran Sept. K Warn Meaig Blydon

Dakota Politician Dies in Ontario

William J. Milligan, 63, of Aberdeen, a Republican national committee member for South Dakota, died in St Thomas Ontario. Relayed word indicates he had been a longtime party figure and was reported deceased after a period of illness.

Ontario William J. Milligan Aberdeen South Takota St Thomas

Revue of Radio Celebrities at National Broadcasting Chair

A gala program led by Flush Gibbona as master of ceremonies will be broadcast on WOAL at 4 40 p m featuring Phil Cook Jessica Aragonette the Happiness Boys Little Jack Little and many others. Lucle Hol will read all 23 Light Sunday comics as a children’s feature at Station NINA beginning 10 a m Sunday.

Flush Gibbona Mavier Cerimonies Slara Geilerl Radio Beadheera Phil Cook Jessica Aragonette The Happiness Boys Little Jack Little Inesot Lopez Graham AleNawer Abows and Bao Antonio Kildles Ahe Best Brealhsty Nina Lucle Hol

Henry Ford Sees Mood Shift During Europe Trip

Henry Ford sails to Europe aboard the Viner Bremen for six weeks of business and pleasure. He predicts an end to the current business depression, noting that the mood may improve after October and attributes prosperity to people embracing "thinking" over suppression.

Henry Ford Europe New York

Caterpillar Parachute Jump Tied to Matrimony Plans

Lieut Harry J Clark of the thint attack group, a Caterpillar club member, leaped safely from a falling plane with parachute. He leaves today for Pearland to wed Miss Corona Mercheville in Pearland Texas. Also listed are Lt Clare and Private Myloth among those who jumped. some details remain unclear due to damaged text.

Balveston Reran Harry J. Clark Pearnall Nunsiné Fe Miss Corona Mercheville Pearpall Texas Tieutenant Clare Myloth

Radio Schedule Glitchy Listing for KTSA Tonight

Apparent OCR from KTSA schedule shows multiple times and programs including an 8:00 p m orchestra slot at the Plaza hotel Crockett 3842 and various calls like WOAT KTAP and WOAL. Mentions Bible students and a dance orchestra with inconsistent alphanumeric fragments across stations.

KTSA Plaza Hotel Crockett Hay Wien

Religious Program Schedule at St. Catherine's

In the Catholic district the program lists religious services and musical events. Highlights include a 1:00 p.m program and a 3:20 p.m studio session with religious music, plus converts and concerts noted in the afternoon timetable.

Radio Schedule Chronicle of CrcaHa Tonight

Tonight station listings show varying programs across Kilocycles from 6:00 p m to 11:00 m p m. Highlights include Amus n Andy N B C at 4:45 p m and 7:01 p m, plus Mexican program and National Sunday forum. Religious services at 11:00 m at Hirst Presbyterian church and Friendly hour at 1:00.

Crcaha Woanie General Electric Dante Mo Oreheatr Amus Andy Oreheatra Boultry Anete Urran KGC Bunday WOAI OrRan Rorlin Hirst Presbyterian Church Ree National Sunday Forum NBU

The War to End War In Radio Speech Era Notes

A 1930 article quotes Morda Ayresworth discussing the radio as a tool for peace. He argues war is unthinkable if people understand each other via international music and broadcast diplomacy. The piece laments technical limits of early radio and voices shaping global perception.

Mo Aylesworth

State Land Tax Rally Supports Transnutritional Amendments

Delegates from chambers of commerce civic clubs and business groups across counties gathered in M CAMEY to back a campaign supporting proposed tax amendments affecting university, tax rates, school funding and county services. The meeting signaled hopes for submission at the general election in November.

M'Camey Terax Sept Texag Chambers of Commerce Communmonces Civic Service Clube Businews

Annapolis Faces Water Shortage Crisis Seeks Emergency Well

The Annapolis water supply is described as critically low with officials warning four to five days of drinkable water remain without relief. Fire hazards rise as demand strains resources. the council may authorize $10,000 for an emergency well tonight.

Annavoiin Uhl Tony Sidth

Vital Statistics and Marriage Licenses Broad City Record

A garbled Vital Statistics segment lists marriage licenses and births with numerous names and addresses. It references licensing officers, multiple individuals, and facility notes, including a hospital in a central district. The text includes scattered street addresses and dates in a dusty public notice style.

Storm Horrors Describe Devastation and Relief Efforts

A damaged report details a raging river bar blocking harbor access and relief ships unable to cross. Disembarkations may occur at Sto Geronimo four kilometers south with beaches and airplanes delivering supplies, doctors, and shelter. President orders food sold at cost and calls doctors to aid centers. cathedral and Spanish era buildings survived. Continuous hurricane aftermath affects Santo Domingo and nearby cities with extensive wind damage.

Sto Geronimo Caritel Porto Rico Naval Agsrebe Colusbus Republic Santo Domingo Santags de Los Caballeron la Vera Puerto Pinte Ville Uundle Ihr Fuorer

Court Slayer of Financier Found Sane by Jurors

Frank D. Kegtan shot and killed Motley Mot, a wealthy banker, in a crowded courtroom and was ruled sane by a six men six women jury after five hours of deliberation. He pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity and a life sentence or depth on the ecafield will be proposed by Judge B. Tt. Yehauer on Wednesday.

Frank D. Kegtan Ecafield B. Tt. Yehauer

Question Mark Quits Louisville for Cincinnati

A faulty OCR report notes a flight from Louisville to Cincinnati with Captain Dinedénne Coste and Maurice Bell, part of a Paris to New York return route. The craft departed Boxman Airfield at 7:58 p.m. CST, but the engine stalled on the second turn, causing the ship to overturn and drift.

Louisville Ky. Sant Dinedénne Coste Maurice Bellonte New York Boxman Airfield Cincinnati Liefopoller Alffiogit

Fewer Cars on Streets Under New Regulations

Washington DC reports stricter controls on autophiles by naval authorities to reduce accidents and debt. Sailors must hold passes. command officers approve ownership only for those financially able to own and maintain a vehicle.

Washington, D. C

Debt To Yourself Ad Offer for 70000 Homes

An advertisement promises a large classified insert in a weekend edition reaching over 70,000 homes in Han Antemea and Southwent Terne. Order before 8 o'clock Saturday night to secure placement and gain prety drea ined exposure.

Han Antemea Southwent Terne Tau Tusk Nak

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