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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1930

Page

2

Powderhouse Explosion Near Wichita Probed

Wichita Kansas. Sept. 1. Investigators probe the Du Font powdermakers explosion near Wichita Heights nine miles from the city. The blast tore into a trench twenty feet deep, tossing thousands of quarts of ultragrahcers into the air and shattering nearby homes. Ambulances rushed to the scene but no confirmations of casualties. Officials suspect accidental cause by thieves or deliberate act. company managers deny theft motives and seek motive in plant operations.

Wichita Kan Werenica Wichita Heights Stolle Eadias Wisawoks du Pont Company JacorElanetts

Army Orders and Personnel Notes from Wartime Ledger

Wartime orders list officers and postings across several posts. Names include Jeph E Wass, Mabert Po Weteell, and Merce B Watnaon, with references to Predrrien Me Senge Gh and Shr Mabert Po Weteell. The document mentions retirements and home or office equipment reductions.

Tinigérse Bervise Mig Jeph E. Wass Tn Gulskema A Mabert Po Velteat Coork Ainetos Fogl Mennin Koowarren A. G Merce B. Watnaon ataSa Binet Warniestan Fev Waraiaet Allen Howard Brard Tre

Nicolas Titulescu and the League of Nations debate

Nicolas Titulescu, long prominent Romanian statesman, addressed the League of Nations amid delays in the assembly session. He condemned obstruction by 48 legislators and called for renewed focus on international cooperation.

Nicolas Titulescu Buzantan

Busch Takes Texas Bride in Cooperstown Wedding

Adolphus Busch and Catherine Millikee Bowen wed in Cooperstown New York with Dr William M Anderson officiating. The couple planned a honeymoon at the Busch summer home in Cooperstown before moving to St Louis after November 1. Busch, president of Anheuser Busch Inc, is noted for business and social prominence.

Dallas Tesas Adolphus Busch Cooperstown N. T Busch Coopers, For Catherine Millikee Bowen Buseh Athensty-Buseh, Inc St. Louis Didolphux William M. Anderson First Presbyterian Church Busebs

Better Trend For Industry Jobless Ad

Washington report outlines improved outlook for most industrial employment over the next 60 days per the monthly Employment Service release. The shoe industry shows cautious progress in New England, with overtime schedules easing in some plants. Shipbuilding along the Atlantic seaboard also gains force as employment remains high, suggesting a steadier labor market.

U.S. Employment Service Washington L. C OO Dasa New England Tretors Brow and Steel Induster

Piccard Postpones Six-Mile Balloon Flight Aim

Prof Auguste Piccard and a German scientist have delayed their ascent to six miles in a hermetically sealed gondola to study cosmic rays. The exploration effort, titled To Explore Heights, shifts the test to the next week as they pursue high altitude measurements.

Auguste Piccard Ecientiat

Flaming Meteor of Great Size Falls Into Pacific Ocean

Eureka California reports a large flaming meteor with a fiery tail over four feet long splashed into the Pacific near Humboldt Bay after noon. Tug Humboldt was nearby guiding a Norwegian motorship. water and steam erupted high as the meteor struck the sea.

Pacific Ocean Eureka Calif INS Metror God Humboldt Bay Humboldt Chililay

Burglary Suspect Searched For After Home Invasion

Residents reported a break in at 318 South Preea Street Saturday night when intruders entered under false pretenses. A coat valued at $200, a purse with about $40, and a pair of eyeglasses were stolen.

Bollea My. R. A Eiders South Preea Atreet X Toom Mea Eilers

Grand jury to probe Crater disappearance in New York

New York dispatch reports prosecutors plan to open a grand jury investigation into the disappearance of Judge Joseph Force Crater. The probe follows a report that Crater spent the night of September 10 at Tapper Lake, NY, with Bottels wholesale dealer W J Perrin later identified as the man seen there.

New York Joseph Force Crater Beersity Crass Crain Tapper Lake N.Y Crater

Unclear OCR: Weather Conditions and Terrain Report

Fragmentary OCR notes report terrain conditions and weather factors affecting a field or course. It mentions rainfall, terrain quality, and potential impacts on play or travel. No clear entities or events are identifiable from the readable text.

Postpone GS Bag Ascent In Germany After Setback

The high altitude balloon ascent to 20,009 feet by Professor Piceant for cosmic ray study was postponed in Augsburg Germany on September 13 due to unfavorable conditions. A new date next week was being considered.

Augeburg Germane Piceant Eatlier

Girl 2 Hurt in Auto Incidents Near City Streets

Two people, including Marguerite Rodshuez aged 2 of 000 South Frio Street, were injured in late Saturday car crashes and admitted to Robert H. Green hospital. Mrs T A Coz, 426 Berkshire Avenue, was struck and knocked down by a hit and run driver at Commetes and Soledad streets.

Wo Dersoan Robert H. Green Marguerite Rodshuez South Frio Atree Fred ‘Barron Adilrees Darton Mre. T. A. Coz Berkshire Avgence Commetes Soledad

Light Classified Ada Ad Harbors Daily Demand

Daily notice shows a growing crowd seeking a better way to express needs through Light Classified Ada. Call Crockett 2400 for details and participation.

West Point Graduates Lead Brookfield Army School Class

West Point graduates headline the Brookfield Army school class of 324, with 41 second lieutenants from the last class and 61 city-life candidates plus 11 enlisted ranks. About 246 applicants were selected for training. flight training starts around October 15 as the class readies for a night-date report to begin.

Aerivale Brookfield West Point Crooksfield Clase Nile UN Weat Point Regular Army City Life WEST Idria Elphth Carpentea Marchi Qnulein West Toit

Indigestion Plea Wins Divorce in Denver Court

In Denver, a divorce case ends with a verdict based on an indigestion plea. McDough Sr. cites his wife Celia Ethel Hartmann jealous accusations and alleged overfeeding and fast eating led to his discomfort. The judge granted the divorce on grounds connected to the indigestion claim.

Denver Kennedy AK. Wartmann Iver Morkoman Fold Sutce Wrouk Amcdavough Sr Dudpe W Aivorce Mrx Celia Ethel Hartmann Counie

Gillespie Man to Be Buried in Fredericksburg

Funeral services for Jacob Gold 88 pioneer of Gillespie county will be held Sunday at 9 30 p m in Fredericksburg with Rev Carl Konsok officiating German service and Alfred P O Petsrich in English Gold native of Coblenz Germany came to America at age eight landing at Galveston and traveling to New Braunfels He freighter and veteran of the Confederate army later helped found Rhein gold community in Gillespie county He is survived by his widow three sons August Herman Ernest and two daughters Mrs Max Schoonewoll Mrs Heber tigam and Mrs Olea Welgebanson Mrs Anna and Alvina Gold and Miss Hertha Gold.

Jacob Gold Gillespie County Fredericksburg Carl Konsok Evangelical Lutheran Church Alfred P.O. Petsrich Gold Coblenz Germany America Galveston F New Braunfels Rheingold August San Antonio Herman Converse Ernest Tuverside Calif Max Schoonewoll Mir Hebertigam Mia Olea Welgebanson Shei Anna Alvina Gold Broiericksburg Miss Hertha Gold

Second Plot to Free Jail Frustrated in Missouri

Dramatic disciplinary measures followed revelations of a plan by two youths to stab a guard, steal his pistol, and use it to escape after the murder of C. E. Chrone, Boor County public editor, by Tony Vrickl. Lawrence Graves and Leonard AlcConnell confessed. a knife hidden on school grounds aided authorities.

Boonville Bio Missouri State Reservatory C. EB. Chrone Tony Vrickl Chane Alain Las Vriski Fite Lawrence Graves Hansax Guy Leonard AlcConnell St. Louis Otto E. White Vas Graves

Dr J J Osborn Optometrist Vision for the Aged Only

An ad for Dr J J Osborn Optometrist at 516 Broare Ride promises solutions for double vision glasses. It targets readers over 60, claiming to remove the causes and offer proper care, with contact details and appointment options.

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