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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1930
Page
3
A confusing fragment describes a weapon display at the Witte Museum featuring a palm wood bow and arrows labeled as made by the Pietiione Indian tribe of Vene zuels in South America. The text implies danger and a possible poisonous wound, with references to Mrs Oran and a nervous reaction.
Two A A youths from Sea Antonio Garignon and Jobn A iera were selected among 146 candidates for the flying cadet class at Brooks Field. The class will train 246 applicants with 40 West Painter mates receiving instruction, as noted in Washington press dispatches.
Dancing every Tuesday night at Trawalter hall 1016 West Commerce presented by Silva UL Wernette and Uatice. The Dorothy Carter orchestra plays and welcomes all, with prizes each night. Events ongoing Wednesday and Saturday nights at the same hall in City News.
Rain breaks Texas drought with heavy showers across West Texas. Brady reports 2.8 inches in 25 minutes, brimming creeks and damaged storefronts. Stamford sees high winds and numerous broken windows while towns like Newall and Green County record varied accumulations. Regions including Coke and Reagan counties receive several tenths to two inches, temp drop follows widespread rainfall.
A powerful electrical storm and heavy rain swept San Antonio Monday night. A barn housing 110 horses at Fork Sam Houston collapsed in wind, killing one horse and injuring several others. No widespread lightning damage reported though a telephone pole was struck. One inch of rain fell, with brief bursts of heavier later, and a fire at Brooks Field caused by a motor surge was extinguished. Temperatures rose from 71 to 72 degrees within an hour, with unsettled skies continuing and no rain expected soon.
A dispatch notes a new inquiry into Ellis Island detention practices in Washington DC. It mentions Hewitt, daughter of George Hewitt, and cites labor members of the English parliament with the inquiry opening today by the bias department. Missy is referenced in the assistant secretary’s communications.
Excerpts from a Bureau of Prohibition school lesson show methods for federal agents to use children to detect illicit liquor operations. The material discusses discreet surveillance by four men or boys on bicycles and day to day observation near the subject’s location under director Amoy W. Woodcock.
Calvin Coolidge argues in The Light that wage earners should help revive business by boosting buying power rather than accepting dole. He endorses part time work when needed, urges workers to cooperate, and asserts employer output depends on demand.
Sept. M-or-Tant Kite, 23, of Watlington TD, social register family, attempted suicide after despondency over a love affair. He wrote to Miks Nino Tivingston expressing love and intention to take poison, saying he cannot live without her and will take the coward's way out.
Chicago report says stunt flyer Wilson suffered a fall from bed after a bent gyro fork caused him to slip. He was injured but receiving care.
Captain Morris Berman commander of Trandelph L300 receives one month leave starting September 20. The move was announced amid routine personnel decisions in the fleet.
A fragmented note reports Graf Zeppelin setting off on a Moscow voyage. The entry mentions a figure or name Finowed? Shan en, Geronny, and a date or label DP. Details are unclear from the OCR.
The article notes a lecturer from the University of Wexag teaching journalism at Drirheirigge biel this year. She succeeds Ith box, who is pursuing a master's degree.
Readable fragments describe a local notice involving Sehon and Ware with pricing, a sparring children note, and a mention of tight timing. Details are unclear but reference a date and price context for a community event or sale.
A traveler with a non quota visa is detained due to a technicality regarding the rist. Officials say an eligible quota visa could permit admission for a teaching role. The article hints at daily opportunities in classified ads to pursue new ventures.
A restaurant owner Tandare was robbed by 19 year old Seheamaveen who was captured two minutes later by Detective Hil wari Tarkett. The incident occurred as neighbors heard the boosted sum of $100 from Warry Pate Jr.’s establishment in Chicago.
The attorney general William D. Mitchell today urged repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment. He joined Miners Workers and other speakers in arguing against prohibition as a national policy. The event occurred one day before the pivotal election, highlighting the push to overturn prohibition.
A Chicago business leader and former president of the Chicago City Railway Company passed away today after a lengthy involvement in local business affairs. The obituary notes his prominent role in the city’s transportation sector and his influence on regional industry.
Chicago jury to probe racketeers as Justice Joha McGoorty instructs jurors to investigate the growing menace of organized crime. The Septembersession jury is ordered to examine alleged racketeering activities.
Sam Kee West, noted Hawaiian musician, died Sunday at the American Hospital after a tenuous illness. The prominent guitarist and harpist, known for contributing to Hawaiian music, had recently performed in Honolulu venues.
Corpus Christi Texas reports Nueces County leads the cotton belt with 127,260 bales produced to date, surpassing last year’s 125,300 bales. Weather dampened gains but authorities expect total 150,000 bales possible. harvest concentrates in Corpus Christi district with most yield gathered locally.
Sugar Institute urges women nationwide to join the National Canning Contest in Shenandoah Iowa. Preserving pears plums peaches and other fruits with sugar cheap supplies makes preserves jellies and relishes easy and affordable. Home canning promises extra winter funds and healthier meals through stocked fruit and vegetables.
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