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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1930

Page

3

Rum book reveals stars linked to alcohol debts in 1930s alert

In Los Angeles on September 20 authorities listed prominent citizens including business leaders and film figures tied to liquor debts in a crackdown. The Jacobene Tigour report noted seizures after Charles Q. Martin, once a master bookkeeper, was arrested. agents work to gather evidence on the Martin gang while actions remained pending.

Tos Angeles Federal Protitlivion Dlélitg Lomacapielee Nimes Jacenepe Tiguor Iere Chertes Q. Martin Alterel Boo Lexger Erdeens Agente Egidenes

Desert Castaways Rescued After Two Days Without Water

In Globe Arizona on September 20 a man and his wife and companion were lost two days in a desert with little water. Tracy walked 40 miles for aid before collapsing. They were taken to a hospital in serious condition.

Globe Aris Bir Afra W Tracy Banans City Roscoe Pert Nes Trocy & Globe

State Fair of Texas Opens October 11

News notes the Texas State Fair schedule with major construction at the fairgrounds. Groundwork for a 50,000 seat stadium iler near completion, with early estimates of 53010,000 total expenditure and around 400 workers involved. Livestock and dairy buildings under construction at 300,000, to house animals, equipment, and exhibitor operations. Exterior upgrades and roof replacements totalling about 10,000 are underway to ready for the October 11 opening.

Nallas Texan T. & Tackron Colle Lie Mile Promets Lurstock and Dairy Cahibi Ferd Epuipment Manufactur Thin Fell

Parade to View French Transatlantic Flyers Arrives San Antonio

San Antonio residents urged to stay in business district to watch the arrival of French transatlantic fliers at noon October 1. The route will go from Avenue B to North Flores and into Linn Plaza with a wreath placed in Alamo memorial. Officials promise citywide whistles as the planes circle overhead.

Phisiatro Thion Raramider Winturereid Rampttiaser Dill Wright San Antoninas Visitnra Diantoone Coste Brent Maurice Vaitote Chemaile Firld George Wither Miers Crigher J Siright San Antoninoy Wright Wisit Alamo Avenue B Anustor Flores Dolarasa Couch Mein Plaza Cammerce Street Onal An -Cammerce Alamo Street Linn Plaza Alamein Witten Ube Hic Gad Aros Wittin Miéir Kay Ebay

Bobcat Invades Home and Flees Through Window

An incident at Springs details a bobcat entering a home, then escaping through a window after an occupant, Moore, woke to the animal brushing his arm. Authorities investigate the encounter and safety steps follow. The report notes the animal’s motion around the bedroom before fleeing.

Bobcat Root Dirks “Moore Pikay Jeak

Changes In Mind After Death By Own Action

Brief notice reports a woman named Grace Keiver leapt from a bridge into the river at Mishaweica Onl Sept 26. A rescue effort lasted an hour before she was found under the bridge. It states she had attempted self harm after entering the water and then changed her mind before dying.

Mishawaica Onl Bre Joseph Bickel Bridge Grace Keiver Palle

Horses Enter Show in St Louis This October

More than 500 horses are entered for events at the Rt. Leitia National show in St. Louis from October 10 to 19. Participants include top thoroughbreds and regional entrants hoping for prizes and recognition at the premier event.

St. Louis Rt. Leitia National

Socialists Ticket Listed for Texas State Elections

The Socialist party box ticket with names of nominees for state and national offices has been certified by the secretary of state and sent to Mrs. Jane J. Stone from the Dallas headquarters. Names include War Governor L. S. Rhodes Tyler and others for treasurer, superintendent of public instruction, judge, and senator, with a note about a new room and an upcoming marriage planned for October 1.

Tyler A- F. Youblen Woeo George C Favatre Dallas Oliver Williams Loream Public Instruction Bynum Snyder Miriculture W. B. Starr Cisca F- Tell W. 2 Dell Wyler

Germans Deny Sabotage Charge Before Mixed Commission

The Hague report states German counsel Wilhelo Taumenberg challenged American claims of sabotage by German agents at Kingsland munitions plant. He argued a January fire was accidental, caused by sparks from a friction belt and an iron pulley, citing Wozniak and other workers but noting no corroborating witnesses were produced by the claimant.

The Hague Kingeland New Jurney Tal Wilhelo Taumenberg Mixed Commission Gertiny WIT Tannenberg Kings Land Natal Woanink Woeniak Gero Ponusel Wozniak Heclarer

First Division to Hold Reunion in Washington

General Charles Symmearall, president of the 82 000 man group of First Division veterans, urged all who arrived in France to attend the annual reunion in Washington. The event runs October 23 to 25.

Washington Lieneral Charles &, Symmeerall Sitet, Sion Aociety France Society

Golf Balls Found in Old Tree Trunk Surprise Storage

Local golfers discovered roughly fifty golf balls hidden in a hollow tree trunk in Whitboolg area. The cache appeared to have been stored years ago, with worn appearance and unclear origin.

On With the Tourney Miss Mary Viola Featured

Miss Mary Viola is shown in a preparatory pose as the tournament plan unfolds at Plaza Hotel. The feature highlights recreation programming and the upcoming tourney schedule anchored by the host Plaza Hotel setup.

Pushes Balky New Car Crash Police

A chaotic incident near a grocery store ended with Kirby West facing a recklessness charge after a balky car allegedly moved and struck vehicles. Witnesses describe a brief confrontation and a surprising mechanical failure that prevented further harm.

Cuicagg Kirby West AWIB Monduet Fae Wieby Cattase Grove Kirby Jide Vreeman L. Fairbanks Spevilrrs

Man 83 Receives Riches of Uncle in Odd Will

An elderly man in New York receives a surprising windfall from an uncle after a long lifetime of small ventures. The heir, George Van Duren, claims a $25,000 estate from Wap Been Beneathed, tied to a 19th century connection. The story recalls old family fortune plots and local notoriety.

N.Y George van Duren Sears Wiebaed Sutton Mich van Buren

Kansas to Seek KFKB Receivership

Petition seeks receivership of KFKB radio station KRERU and related operations in Milforn Kansas. Document prepared by Wallin, Smith, and county officers for the district court at Dunetion Mina.

Kansas KFKB Topena Kat Forestenny Ory Anburl Thinkley Apedaleist Olders Rom Urinkley-Soues Milforn Sition Kreru Wallince Smith Illernly Gliabestetary Cqark Dunetion Mina

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