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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1930

Page

3

Blast In Wichita Kills None Yet Believed From Glycerin Blast

Reported explosion in Wichita Heights near midnight sent shock waves over the town a mile away. A spent motor car mystery and a drum of Milroy glycerin in a Duront Powder magazine caused the blast. Local manager Jock OFinherts suspects looters may have accidentally discharged the explosive, but no confirmed fatalities.

Wichita Kan Wiehita Sol Wiehita Heights Muall Jock Q'Finherts

Wingate Fined in Court for Drunken Disturbance

In a local corporation court session at 1710 Montana Street Wingate faced a $50 fine for drunkenness and disturbing the peace. The case, with Wap Haberts testifying, described his wife nagging when sober or drunk and Wingate’s prior court history. Judge A. La. Matlack expressed reluctance to further penalties, noting Wingate’s demeanor and the ongoing temper of the dispute.

A. la. Matlack Matlock Wingate

La Salle Voters to Decide Bonds for County Sites

La Salle residents will vote October 18 on a bond issue of 150 000 to 167 000 for a new county courthouse and jail. The current 1850 built structure is deteriorating, lacking prison and sanitary facilities, with faults in the 3a 381 poor conditions noted.

la Salle Ios

Outlawed Soviet Trade Official Renounces U.S. Role

Rawil Delgaan, former vice president of Amliq Trading in New York, was outlawed by the Soviet supreme court. His property was confiscated after he resigned from Amtory and refused to return to Tashkent. The ruling follows his conduct and ties in the United States.

Moscow i—Rawil Delgaan Amlirg Trading Corporation New York Haa Supreme ‘Court Amtory Company Whirl Ageney United States Hia Tash Telenes Soviet sUpreme Court

Wisconsin Election Focus on LaFollette Brother Act

Wisconsin voters face a two year brother act in government as the primaries near. The race centers on Paul LaFollette and his brother Tinker LaFollette with opponents and notable financiers involved as factions clash. The Republican and Democrat camps maneuver amid outbursts and strategy sessions ahead of the governor vote.

Wisconsin

First Overseas Veterans Meet RANRAS COPY

Irregular text mentions an overseas veterans gathering and a railway company event. The fragmented item references a first American unit in a world war context and a business session planned for this afternoon with multiple veterans or officials noted.

Ranras Gailway Engineera A. TS. F Irving

Peculiar weeklies tell of honey, bulls, and wild moves

A rambling chatty note lists odd doings from Soul Tere and Beralds weekly paper. Ralph Sanders from Baw Henko sends a photo of a well-fed black bull in New York, with Mrs. Sanders joining him. Tales of town gossip, Indians, fires, and distant climbs mix with references to Gibson at Jourdanian News and a copper-rich plateau.

Bonner Woukers U. S. Department of Agriculture Ralph Sanders Baw Henko New York Uy Neo Fort Worth Hio Sanders Bandera Sanieca

Officers Use Caution in Slaying John Barleycorn

Vancouver police report caution as whiskey warehouse workers face near collapse from fumes during a crackdown on illegal spirits. Inspectors found empty cases and noted insufficient circulation in the bonded warehouse, with several men nearly overcome by fumes after loose whiskey was discovered.

John Barleycorn King's

Collector Faces Burglary Charge in Taking Radio

J C Monlge of 208 South Fetes is free on bond after preliminary hearing on a burglary charge in justice court. Alf Daffan, attorney, says the complaint alleges Henle took a radio valued at $50 from Mire C Smith on Wyoming Street August 3. Daffan identifies the defendant as a collector for General Contenct pur chase corporation of Chillas.

J. C. Monlge Atrect San Antonio General Contenct Purchase Corporation Chillas Justice Eouart John F.onion Alf Daffan Henle C. Smith Wyoming Daffan Dodge Smith

Senate Race Holds Delaware Interest

Delaware voters focus on the Democratic primary as national committees back candidates for U S Senate. The state convention in Dover will nominate a contender after heated campaigning and delegate discussions today.

Senate Delaware Wanaixgton Del United States Dodah Maesel Thomas Fyttensient I Delawarr Moile West Tueaday Dover Blertel

Florist Official Stricken on Train

William A. Mardock a 43 year old Florist official from St. Louis died on a Canadian Pacific train while returning from a Florists Telegraph Delivery association convention. He was national secretary of the association. Descriptive details are provided in the report.

William A. Mardock St. Louis Ganadian Pacific Railway Florista Telegraph Delivery Association Dan Angeles Canara Marlock Asaociation

Onions Stolen Near Mian Oleepo Arrests Made

Mian Oleepo residents awoke to missing onions after two men drove a truck to Lassiter’s market. Lassiter, tired from a long drive, slept as the thieves stole six criles of onions. Police, with detectives Swift and Techinles, arrested two suspects on the scene.

Menthy O. P. Lassiter Linllns Lassiter Market Plaza Bronk JK Memerow Inter Jang W. T. Swift HW. CG

Thieves Loot $1400 From Los Angeles Home

Police traced a lucrative burglary at a West Travis Street residence to Alfred Talerico, owner of a produce company. About $1,500 in jewelry and clothing were stolen, including a diamond ring, a gold watch, and other items, with investigators pursuing suspects and pursuing further leads.

Werling Gune

Will Rogers letter praising Eddie Rickenbacker courage

A Will Rogers missive from Camp Richardson praises Eddie Rickenbacker for his wartime heroism and calls for fair treatment and support. The written plea asks for recognition, a parachute, and continued backing as the nation faces ongoing conflict.

Only Saps Work New Jack Oakie Feature

Los Angeles report on the film Only Saps Work with Jack Oakie and Fifi Dorsay leading cast. Mentions production by Paramount, script adaptation by Percy Menhen, and appearances by Kenny McKenna and Joseph Mankiewicz. Notable Hollywood names snapshot from a newspaper feature.

Jack Oakie Louvella Uslvernl Berrien Los Angeles Nwspaper Mil Korle Nosi- Tioma Dawn Courtney Terrell Vara Mount Age Terretlam Lockman Livre Pantests Taramount Jack Uakle Percy Menh Joseph Mankiewlez Elerman Oth Ethie Sutherland Will Uleec

Torture Night Victim Recovers After Attack

Braymont, Sept. 13. A woman says she was assaulted in a hotel room by a companion, who pressed lit cigarettes against her body leaving blisters. She told police chief Carl Kesmerly of the attack. She recalls little of the events after being driven by drink. She remained incoherent for much of yesterday.

Braymont Terns Mike Eduth Bozeman Carls E. Kesmerly Fran

Records of Arctic Expedition Sought

The article reports a search for records of a historic Arctic expedition linked to Sir John Franklin. Captain Bernice believes documents may be found at Starvation Bay on the Adelaide peninsula or on Montreal Island, with potential involvement of Portuguese naval authorities. Rear Admiral Mervina da Siley is noted as commander in chief of the navy, with Admiral Mesquiteld retired due to age.

Meili ix King William's Sir John Franklin Portugese Lishon Portgal Mervina da Siley

Consul to Speak at Seguin County Fair

Seguin Sept 13 At a directors meeting of the Guatalope County Fair association Secretary George J Kempen said a committee including Congreasagna LLM Whitebach Santiago Garcia and himself visited the Mexican congressional area. An address to the Mexican population was planned for October. Saturday October 4 was designated a great fair day.

Undertaker Dies After Ambulance Collision

An undertaker was struck by an ambulance from a rival company while stepping from his own vehicle and died later at a hospital. A accompanying woman suffered minor injuries in the automobile collision.

Undertaker Atrack bin

Bank Official and Girl Found Guilty

CHIVAGO September 14. A bank official and a girl courier and president were convicted of manipulating the books of the Peoples State Bank of Mar wood over a loan of 172.80 dollars. They were found guilty last night.

Chivago Ince Taeverne Lindgren Ebner TL Langrath Girl Courier Peoples State Bank of Marwood

Starch Ruins of Train Fire Reported in Inferno

Searchers comb heat tangled wreckage of a Mack Inland freight near Odin after a derailment to confirm if a funeral pyre was used on victims. A farmer recalls seeing 12 figures escaping before the blaze and a single survivor offers what he can about the tragedy.

Eniu. Okin Diremlin Odin Tmlay Wanderers Kbown Benke Ehortly

Two Escape When Train Hits Auto in Banwina

Miss Ro worthy Taamy won out Chi McBadden escaped injury when the mutamahiler car they rode in was struck by a switch engine here Friday. The car and occupants were carried about 100 yards before the train halted.

Banwina

Henry Ford Sees Brussels Plant Visit

Henry Ford arrived in Europe and toured Brussels port works as part of a continental trip. The visit was described as part of a broader tour aimed at observing European industry and potential future ventures.

Henry Ford Brussels

Anil wreckage fatal to 2 cleared

Fort Worth witnesses a rail collision as two Heck Isl Creight engines derail on a siding near Jimita. Bruce Fridge, an engineer, died buried under wreckage. Other trainmen, including W. Om. Rotos and B. I. Minor, were injured with minor bruises or body discomfort. Freight and oil tank cars piled on the siding near White Eagle Plant after the southbound train derailed into a standing oil train.

Fort Worth Rey Bend-Co Bruce Fridge F. M. Frex Greman Cheistopher B. I. Minor W. OM. Rotos White Eagle Uotining Company Eres

Harlandale Club Refuses Fight Against Incorporation

The Intinnible Welfare club formed to oppose incorporation will not challenge the move but will pursue community improvements. Chairman Wd Morrison notes the group’s sole aim is to block incorporation while organizing meetings to discuss membership and funding. The next gathering is planned at a local cafe near the Dbet theater on Howth Flores street.

Intinnible Welfare Club Renpen Wd. Morrison Mub Thos Metion Ela Derden Crh Nesern Aveniig Imemberanp Lla Wade Glans Dirice Seriden’ Morrison W. A. Block Wanapraker Taekwy Cafe Mar Dbet Theater Howth Flores Street

Predict 36 000 Deaths From Car Mishaps in 1980

WASITINGTON D C Sept 18 P Ansel reports for the fleet year the American Materials association today estimated deaths from automobile accidents this year may reach or exceed 36000. The first six months allowed show a rise of about 0 percent over the corresponding period of 192. The total figure was not fully clear due to garbled text.

Wasitington D.C Ansel Fleet Ameriton Materials’ Association York

John Bull Walks and Buses Taken Off Streets

A garbled report notes John Bull walking while buses are removed from a street. The fragment mentions We in weing Shoak'a mare and tendon street actions, but the exact meaning is unclear. The item reads like a local transit disruption or street scene summary with insufficient readable details.

John Bull Lonngn Jobe Bull

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