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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1930

Page

3

War era hospitals expansion under construction in progress

War department plans and funding details show multiple veterans hospitals under the Orthoconstruction bill moving forward. Projects include psychiatric and general hospital expansions across Lincoln Nebraska Washington New Jersey Connecticut Missouri and Illinois with beds ranging from dozens to hundreds and costs up to 1.7 million dollars per project.

Waserington Christman Veterans’ Administration Hospitale Puiee Enatenelion Owith Elias Somerset N. J Sendy Detobee Connexville Ras Lincoln Tratford Conn General Hospital Alioe Ko Lyon Colo Wizcelston Boringa Napember Ashnvwall Nor

Woman Dies in Missouri Car Wreck Fatal to 3

A woman named Aligin Cehenn of Mie with her mother Afr died in a car crash near Quersa Missouri at 4:00 pm Friday. Two other women from Canton Ohio died in the same accident and a girl in the car was injured. The body will be brought here for burial.

Mie Aligin Cehenn J. de Hemel Timls Blanco Road Quersa Canlon Ohio Birr Cahoon Jestant Bira Han Anfonia Bho Se Larry Jas

Robbery Report After Two Suspects Detained

Police charged two men after a reported robbery at a Houston street location. Charles B Matyear reported losing 100 dollars. officers recovered several beer bottles during the arrest. Tony Gonzales of Victoria reported a 30 dollar robbery at another 100 block Monterey Street site.

Weat Houston Street Charles B Matyear West Commerce Street Tony Gonzales Victoria Monterey Street Poice

Mrs Loew En Route for Reno Divorce

Mildred Znvor Trev, daughter of Adin Zukor of Paramount Tasks Motion Deturo, reportedly travels to Reno to pursue divorce from her husband Arthur Totw. Totw, formerly vice president of the Loew Theater company, had been in Paris.

Reng Nevis Gentern—Ork Mildred Znvor Trev Adin Zukor Paramount Tasks Motion Deturo Company Treno Ase Aba Senter 0 Summerfield Reno Arthur Totw Lan Paris Ae la Loew Theater ‘Company

Hoover to Publish Volume on Fishing

President Hoover plans a fishing book priced at seven dollars with sixty copies printed. The text will include two speeches: one from his secretary of commerce conceding the Franklin Walton Jenkins scandal and another praising a Virginia mayor’s work inspired by rumormongering.

Hoover Hoovey Walton Jenznet Wanzaty Wenerple Virginia Ble Rumimer Varup

Cut Rate Beauty Shop Bombed in consecutive attacks

In CATICAUD a beauty shop on North Cibera Avenue was blown away in an explosion, the second bombing in two nights. The front of the Famous Beauty shop appears destroyed as the attacker targeted permanent wave services advertised by the shop.

Caticaud Anaver Hagn Nisht Cibera Avenue Permanente AL Cutentes

Death of Prisoner Mourned by Police in Matawan

A prisoner named William Thulter, alias Tanner, died in custody with authorities from Voetrakt police after a Matawan bank robbery case. The suspect was reportedly held while police pursued a $200 reward, but collapsed during the night in Vlaevil Inet.

Decratt Went O—Ia William Thulter Atlas’ Tanner Voetrakt

Fay Wray Builds Self Into New Star Role

Hollywood gossip and photos feature Fay Wray as she shifts from decorative to a leading feminine teat role in Dirigible directed by Frank Capra. The piece notes industry shifts, Louise Fazenda and Larry Yarmour comedy plans, and several vanished engagements with Norden studio intrigues and social snapshots.

Fay Wray Guiverant Bertini Los Angeles Mel Hee Bet Indy Yeaterday Enn Fay Gouit bin Fey Harry Cohn Broughe Columbie Navy Beemer Ralph Graves Jack Hart Frank Capra Bo Rein Or Shine Europe Gal Wallis Fire Nasional Big Wift Louise Fazenda Loutee Wallis Kinty Toke Lovie New York Hayuis

Polo Dreams Clash With Wealth Gap in American Game

In a discussion about polo, critics argue the sport favors the rich. They note players without horses and compare the top amateurs in America to wealthier elites. The piece praises Tommy Witchrock for popularizing polo beyond elite circles and highlights the unlikely rise of the sport from drawing-room origins.

Camp Richardson Bept Ube New York Teim America Fotr Eliesen Jetta Texas Cowboys Rosie Tommy Witchrock Polo Xhankt Hfooble Toy Koglinh Sinee Lal Ste

U S Gifts to France Spark French Critique

Paris letters quote Clement Vautel of Le Journal criticizing American gifts to France as blunt, noting the downturn in perceived generosity of financiers and praising France's resistance to being availed by foreign aid. The piece laments American cash as an interrupting force in longstanding Franco American relations.

U.S France Paris Clement Vautel le Journal

Family Alarmed by Witness of Leguia

Lima dispatch reports public concern over the health of deposed president Augustin Leguia. Witness Elson, Juan, denies receiving medical attention in his San Lorenzo jail cell amid ongoing detention and scrutiny of his condition.

Leguia Lima Pearm Elson Juan San Lorenzo Felwon

Spiritualist meet plans city choice for state convention

In Paso, Texas on September 6 the Texas Spiritualist association held its thirty third annual conference planning to end meetings after electing officers and selecting a convention city San Antonio was favored though memorials were made for Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Maxwell of San Antonio a former president died last year and leaders said no attempt would be made to contact his spirit. Chey noted no reason to contact Arba amid questions of authority.

Paso Tesas Texas Spiritualist Association San Antonio Art Conan Doyle John. Maxwell Gesocration Sir Arba Chey

Bones of Columbus May Be Parked in Great Lighthouse

A Panama style storm off Santo Domingo prompts a Pan American plan to move Columbus remains from the cathedral to a 100 foot high lighthouse in a harbor park. The proposal would honor the explorer by housing his bones in a seafaring memorial linked to ships and planes.

Bones of Columbus Great Lighthouse Washington, D. C Santo Domings Christopher Columbus Columbne Santo Domingo Dominican Capital

Inquest Ordered in Death of Shirley Crooks

A coroner inquest was ordered in Davennoill Washington to fix responsibility for the death of Shirley Crooks a 16 year old girl whose body was recovered from the Spokane river after she and four companions fled from a watermelon patch were frightened. Medical exam showed pellets embedded in the body though death was listed as drowning.

Davennoill Wash Shirley Crooks Spokane River Downing

Indiana Politician Faces Dope Charge

Gary Indiana September report details a local public figure, a teacher named G U H atph B Diadford, facing prosecution on charges related to alleged drug distribution linked to political intrigues involving state senate investigations. The fragmentary text names investigations, a Gary government figure, and charges of cencolic distributing gradicate.

Indiana Gary Ind Hatph B. Diadford Seoate Investienting Committee Cen Colic

Legger Is Accused Head of Rum Fleet

New York police charged Charles J. Steinberg with running a rum fleet hidden under tax evasion schemes. He allegedly headed a sect aided by three secret radio stations to smuggle liquor in 1920s era operations.

Legger Rum Fleet New York Charles J. Steinberg Teddy

Baron Von Steuben Image on New Stamp Commemorates Anniversary

Marmingham news note reports Baron Von Steuben to appear on a two cent stamp in celebration of the two hundredth anniversary of the revolutionary war hero’s service. The item notes a special issue marking the milestone.

Baron von Steuben Marmimgdon Baron von Stewben

Market Talk and Ranch News From Crockett County

The note details cows, cattle sales, and market prices in Crockett County with mentions of branded patents and San Angelo. It also covers ranch land sales in Kinney County, acreage figures, and a revival talk on the cotton weevil as a long-standing issue, plus a family reunion in Tou Salle county and Mrs Amy Burks planning a Trail Drivers reunion this October.

A. U George Whitebird del Titu Kinney County Benakelt News Sulton San Angelo Che News of Brackett Tou Salle Briv Worth Amy Burks Radios Aval Telushanea Burky Conta Kansaa

Elsie Janis quits stage to write after mother's death

Los Angeles reports Elsie Janis ending a 25 year stage career ten weeks after her mother Mrs Josephine Janis died. The star said she could not perform while her mother lived and now plans to turn to writing for the screen under contract.

Los Angeles Elsie Janis Josefihine Janis Miss Janta Milas Javig Conteset

Eugene Meyer Rejoins Government Service as Reserve Head

Eugene Meyer of New York returns to government service after eight months in exile to take the post as head of the Woodin Reserve. The appointment becomes effective immediately and confirms a new administration in Washington D C.

Eugene Meyer Washington, D. C New York Povernment Service Holfing Woden Livia

Army Orders Emisereal Service in Washington

A long list of army promotions retirements and assignments is announced. Names such as Lieutenant Vdlaria Jestohn Dames, Frederick W. Getfiine, William Os Wetmore, and George Nielagh are noted for promotions to lieutenant colonel or retirement. The notice covers multiple personnel across various posts including Fort Monroe and Oklahoma, with process and retirement details.

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Abduction Plot Foiled Against Mexican Archbishop

Saturday in New Orleans two men attempted to abduct J. Jonathan Perez archbishop of the Mexican Apostolic church from his apartment at 519 Golint. Perez called police, and the men fled when a companion arrived. Deputies questioned a suspect later.

J. Jonaitin Perez Mexicn Cly Misican Wen

Tujunction Keeps Pastor From His Pulpit Two Weeks

Cleveland dispatch reports an injunction bars Rev B Depriesii Crow place from preaching at St Johns Episcopal Church for two Sundays after a dispute with vestry over proposed salary raises.

Cleveland B. Depriesii John Clevelani

Texas Women Democrats Meet in Dallas Convention Plans

Texas women Democrats meet at the Eng ineer hotel in Galveston for the association convention starting Monday with sessions at 10 30 am and 2 30 pm. Officers and committees to be elected later. speakers include State Senator Thomas Ni. Tera, Mrs Glau de Van Wolts, and Mrs wrre Tuunient. Membership appeals to the public will be made by Mrs Jorges.

Dallas Texas Taney Mills Texan Womnen Sssatie Flow Engineer Galveston Eadmisa Bile Kenorth Civicarm Rca J. 0. Ross Houston Kreak Mra Wrre Tuunient Hay City Thomas Ni. Tera Mire Glaude van Wolts Ausla T. d Bloodworth Fore Worth Skr. Morges

Airplane Crash Fatal to Two Men Near Taberts Missouri

A plane crash near Taberts Missouri yesterday afternoon killed Gernig Gittinger the pilot and seriously burned and later died Rothwell, both of Taberts. The aircraft exploded on impact after a windspin and burst into flames, with Gittinger dying at the scene and Rothwell succumbing early today from injuries.

Wansas City Kan Sento Aian Prnetice Fanny Willard Rotawel Hin. Pnesenger Gernig Ulltieger Taberts Gittinger Rothwell

Faulty Switch Blamed in Wreck

A Kansas City Southern Flying Crow train derailed yesterday after a faulty switch caused the northbound service to leave the track. Fourteen passengers were aboard as the engine, two baggage cars and two coaches plunged from the rails in the high speed wreck.

Merwin Anity Arileh Luz Tolay Wom Kansas City Southerm Wtorls Dermileil

Missing Jurist Is Seen in Canada

A report indicates a missing jurist from New York may be in Canada. Police have received information pointing to Jack Witherday and Nell near the Canadian border, drawing federal attention for further verification.

Canada New York Evon Jack Witherday West Tonye

Sahara Desert fair amid caravans to staged event

Sept 6 report notes a planned spring fair in the Sahara Desert with caravans from multiple tribes. The event aims to showcase trade, culture, and traditional performances while some military authorities oversee safety and organization of the gathering.

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Fatal Explosion in Curacao Oil Plant

A tremendous nighttime blast at the Shell Oil camp leads to extensive damage with many killed and injured. Widespread casualties and emergency response efforts unfold across Willemstad as authorities assess the wreckage at the Wigl Vaentin facility.

Willemstad Carsesa Shell Oil Campens

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