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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1930

Page

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City approves 108000 for elk winter tourism program

By city commission action Monday the city authorized 108000 for the elk winter tourism campaign and annual expenses funded by a 5 percent levy and a per 100 valuation advertising tax. The council also approved transfers and notes to Frost National Bank and recreation payroll, with bids to Sunset Ice and Cold Storage returned on an overpayment.

City Commission Elkr Barrow Ciy T. D. Cobos Jr Lo Nny Frost National Bank General Fund Recreation Department Catr Sunset Ice and Cold Stase Company Mechinerys

Big Death Rate Sparks Mexico crackdown on Charlatans

Victoria Mexico Sept 22 health officials with federal troops round up quacks selling miraculous cures through black magic. Prosecutors will pursue charges under the law prohibiting medicine without a license amid rising deaths from fraudulent remedies.

Mexico Torverial Services Victoria

Widower Lifts Curtain on Maverick Aviatrix Divorce

In a court filing, Hubert Alexander the aviatrix known for bold stunts reveals she wore a ring to Treut Robert A. Elliott, and had prior divorce proceedings with Mack Alexander, a Kansas farmer. The case centers on her marital history and ties to former spouses.

Alexander Treut Robert A. Hiliott Mack Alexanter

Deverlits Letter From West Coast Reader Insight

A clipped dispatch notes a reader’s account from California about Senator’s remarks on Central Europe and postwar recovery, referencing U S Senators and the press. It mentions civic fundraising efforts and a request for postal tolls and Mayor Waller aiding Tipton with a new sack, with Will Rogers signing off.

Waller Tipton Will Rogers

Flowers Shower on Funeral Train of Ruth Alexander

The body of Ruth Alexander died in a crash was transported by funeral train to Irving accompanied by Mrs. Fred C. Lindees. Airplanes showered the train with flowers as it left the city in a solemn procession.

Ruth Alexander

Suspect of Torch Murder Is Freed

Fort Smith Ack 22 W Sheriff John Williams announced three men were arrested at Minni Okla as bank robbers suspects, one named James Stuyd Vassler Jens under indictment in connection with the Hawthorne slaying near Ros Haw. The article notes no proven connection to the Hawthorne case or the recent bank robbery at the Commercial Bank in Alwin.

Fort Smith Ack John Williane Minii Okla James Stuyd Vasslerjens Ros Haw Thorne Far Forth Texar Bart July William

Coolidge Sees Prosperity From Economic Shift

In Northampton dated September 22, Coolidge argues that economic readjustment follows cycles. He notes population and wealth rise during recovery, with commerce, rail, and infrastructure expanding. He asserts future plans for transportation, communication, and utilities will create jobs and stabilize growth.

Morrow Credited With Peace Efforts in Mexico

Retired U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Dwight W. Morrey leaves office amid a turbulent Mexican scene. He helped ease tensions between the government and the Church, aided negotiations over naval actions, and influenced key Mexican officials who directed policy. His departure comes as oil, agrarian, and financial issues intensify concerns for foreign observers and investors.

Merico Nios Republic Pinjarco Bling Caltes Varles Gil Ortiz Wubio Mexico Morrow Willion Novtogy Pala radicnlaRrarmy Morelos Blexien City Garkolic Church

Bids for Martinez Street Bridge Reopened After Delay

City council discussed delays in Martinez Street bridge construction and the 20,000 funds previously allocated. Six bids were received for the project, with plans to repair or extend the Guilbeau Street route as a main thoroughfare. The extension and funding would redirect toward rebuilding the bridge on Martinez Street rather than an old woolen bridge site.

Martines Street Moodax E City Cals Weil Guilbeau Street Guilbeau Rtcore Martinez Street

Services Planned for M. P. Cosgrove

Funeral services are set for M. P. Cosgrove at 6:50 a.m. Wednesday at St. Marys Catholic Church in Muthoree Oka Homa. Cosgrove a longtime resident died Saturday after fainting during a summer trip. He is survived by his wife Tulow Cosgrove and sons Nicholas Cosgrove and Vamen A. Cosgrove, all of Sag Anetonio.

Yuywiami Cosgrove West Mulberry Muthoree Okahoma Satrday St. Mary's Cathlic Church A. C. Dasey Lasston Snd Ile

Fort Sam Houston Army beauty contest teased

Hubert Griffin named prize beauty of Company C Ninth Infantry at Fort Sam Houston. Bathing beauty event set for the night of September 30 in eM.C. AL. Eighteen men will impersonate women in the contest.

Hubert Griffin Ninth Infantry Fort Sam Houston Army #eM

Army Men to Represent Bathing Beauties in Y Jamboree

Army Men will represent bathing beauties in a Y monthly jamboree. Contestants vie for a cup donated by a local fisherman for the most handsome entry in the "Cleopatra on the Beach" pageant. The program will include music wrestling boxing and more.

Rho Towers Tininerere

Roads Expends 298 Million for Safety

In Sept 22 STON reports the rail industry and officials outline a plan to spend 298 million on safety measures. The American Railway Association released a statement detailing this accord as part of broader public safety and infrastructure improvements.

STON Dteam Ecrets Amilean Hailway Association Diemercs

Dutch Painting Sold for 250000 in New York Sale

In New York September 1922 a seventeenth century Dutch painting by Frans Stoln was sold for 250000 dollars. The buyer is Mrs. Ben damup F dunes drs of a Pitts Hirsh steel magnate, reflecting a high profile transfer.

New York Frans Staln Bendamup F. Dunes

Jersey Jail Act Foiled Crisis at Wormwood Prison

A prison riot broke out as guards searched for contraband yesterday afternoon. About fifteen hundred inmates were lined along the walls when armed guards entered unannounced causing chaos. Inmates used improvised weapons while guards attempted to restore order amid injuries and damaged clothing.

Wibresk Order Ives Evi Rene Ls

Ostrovaky’s Tall Figure Stuns Readers in Caption Puzzle

A quirky caption fragment describes Mlle Ostrovaky described as tall and striking, though the line reads oddly with “one inch tall” suggesting a miniature or satirical card. The playful snippet hints at a humorous feature or illustration in a vintage page.

Big Political Guns Roar in Campaign Battle Ahead

Washington reports Republicans hold a strong edge in the House while Democrats aim to gain ground ahead of the crucial weeks. The piece traces economic strains and policy clashes shaping the race, noting Hoover era prosperity promises falter and public discontent grows in key regions.

Washington Pridwrles Cambdotea Ubu Juuedaius Lrese Yountrey Couners Clevepland Hesten Northsendin

French Storm Brings Rain and Losses on Coast

A late night storm weakened as it reached France, bringing rain and cold. It caused significant damage to fisheries and coastal activities, with estimated financial losses in the millions of francs and impacts on ships, crews, and coastal communities.

Gshermen

Henry Pord Sees Munich Museum MONICA

Henry Pord reports on a Munich museum unveiling with German officials and an exhibit about Ring bnie. The piece notes involvement of the Imperial Inchnical Deutaches misency at Crear Von Miller and depetion details.

Henry Pord Munich Monica Henrys Forix Crear von Miller

Man Plunges to Death From Hotel Balcony

A man plunges from an 11th story window in Chicago after entering a hotel. authorities investigate the fatal fall as a serious incident. No further readable details on identity or motive are available in the fragment.

Tueladeltina Sen Aman Mush Chicaga

Hanlandale Nearing Set for Incorporation Election

Judge W X Anthony in Thirty seventh district court ruled on motion to dissolve temporary injunction blocking August election in Hanlandale incorporation dispute. The restraining order had halted election officials while Henderson County officials faced opposition from Wyf Mortican and other residents. An August 12 date had been set previously, with officials appointed to proceed.

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Noted Divine of Old Dioceses Succumbs in Ohio

Bishop Leonard of the Diocese of Ohio dies at his summer home from heart trouble. After 42 years leading the diocese, his death prompts family and church members to reflect on his long tenure and service to the church. Contempt and incourt issues are noted in related legal actions as proceedings continue.

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