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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1930

Page

8

An Unfolding Battle Over Suspected Ballot Irregularities

A long petition details alleged irregularities in Precinct 64 and others, accusing a city-council machine of vote manipulation. It cites illegal voting, burned ballots, purged voters, and fraudulent tax receipts and exemption certificates tied to a “Deppice Progressive Ticket,” urging court action and naming involved officials and operatives.

Ihr Junigy- Lopel Porter Bor Elias Gor Unr Hernandes Machine Acctsen Coudts Alfonso Newton Jr Pherilf Bexar Lucas Tarin Apclat Denaty Eher Antonio Diez Fber H. J. Perrow Ily Phil Weight Commiss Fire Gty Conaty Pschine Dax Dor Konscot Bexar County Mt Sn Kom J. Newton

Newton Fites New Petition Amended Pleading Challenges Sheriff Race

Amended pleading filed August 14 contests the direction of Albert Hauser in the sheriff race. It alleges intimidation and irregularities at the polls, including threatened intimidation at precinct No 27 and miscounted results across 126 ballot boxes. The filing names Newton Fites as candidate and cites specific precinct actions in a contested July Democratic primary.

Lid Paul Kilray Sttorpey Monby Newton Albert Hauser Dude WS. Anderson Eeleg Newini Sanser Pan Rind Ka Nnlls

San Marcos Official A W Lyon Dies At Home

A W Lyon longtime secretary of the San Marcos chamber of commerce died at his San Antonio home early today after five years in office. Lyon had served in public roles and was a prominent local figure in San Marcos and surrounding counties.

San Marcos Ban Marcos Texan A. W. Lyon San Marcos Elamber Komareco Uris San Antonia Lyon Persient Evitiloor Teany New Max

Local advertising chief remembered in South Carolina obituary

The outdoor advertising agency head Morar, early plan details and family tributes are noted. Survived by widow Con, daughters Mita Ince Lyon of Goose Creek and Fuller Tyon of Howison, sister Mia J Ab McTutt and brother J Brazier Tyopow. State tax commission ties mentioned.

Abburville S.C. Torburink Ale Lyon Con Mita Ince Lyon Goose Creek Fuller Tyon Howison Mia. J. Ab McTutt Abhersiils J. Brazier Tyopow State Tax Commission of South Caroli

Finance firm group formed in Texas investment circles

A new association named Investment Vanhurs was formed after officers were elected at its first meeting in the Alabama National Bank offices. Prominent Texas institutions and executives join to promote educational investing and closer cooperation, aiming to support sales and public confidence in the industry.

Investmryt Ysnters Alamo Nalional J. AL Pondran Sry Tional Securities Corporation of Dal-ian Sverdterr-Bessover J. Lowell Texas Dite Offmah Munday Yon Evillemen Houston Land & Trist Company Frazier Most First Nationel Company Fort Worth J. T. Bowman Southwest Harvestment Company Santin J. Mary Moreland C. F ° Dfaun Nour Qony Wralvratun Alaisy National Company of San Antonio TF. Pittainr Company, Incorporated CitreCentral ‘Bank and Trosteen Ants

Brooks Sends Flier to Meet Aviators JVaent

Bracks Field officials said Lieulen Jane inten wants bring one member of the fire party back to San Antonio with him Wednesday evening after arrival of the visitors.

Brooks Jvaent Max H. Waren Bracks Pital Tunglay Alterare Bracks Field Lieulen- Jane Inten Iire San Antonio

Woman Struck by Car Injured on Street in Front of Home

Mrs. Rose Likert, 44, was hit by an automobile while carrying a garbage can on her street in front of her home Tuesday. She sustained a leg injury and was transported to Central Clinic by ambulance. The driver was released.

Rose Likert Ure Gerstael

T P Gets Permit to Close Station

The Texas Railroad Commission approves closing Station A in Austin after a state review led by officials from the commission. The permit allows the station to cease operations while preserving merchant agency services in the area.

T. P Austin Tessa Iaie al Tre Lexan Railroad Cotminsion Anitraad Thar Ware

Morrow Quits as Mexican Envoy

Morrow resigns from position as Mexican envoy effective immediately. Ambiguous text mentions White House figures and Merion war ace but lacks clear facts or dates.

Morrow Wastton Ton Ak Ambansadie Moerringy Sileson Eve Fenasion Larch

Presidential trip halted by slight indisposition in Mexico City

President Ortiz Rubio aborted a planned Northern Mexico visit minutes after departure due to a slight indisposition. The statement said urgent business in Mexico City required attention, delegating General Calleas to represent him at road and irrigation inquiry ceremonies, delaying the presidential itinerary.

Mexico CITT Ordiz Hubio Noil Miezico Adiled Rhenic Me Callea Merion

Officials Plead Not Guilty in Tex County Crim Trial

Bugwinsville reporters note Sept 30 when Tex Collector and J. Fug of C Front district faced district crime court on multiple counts. Indicted last week for failure to file required financial reports. Also charged were Harlingen official Jurting Cunningham and Tra Breenay justice Th F Warren for various misapplications of public funds and failure to report. district clerk John Scanlan detained awaiting indictment.

V. J. Fug C Fron Nnan Dlislemeon Fenor Die Cunningham Harlingen Justice of the Peace F. Warren Tra Breenay Candas Lin Liste Lia Affernven Dbeir Cones bei net_tor vall vhea Tintrict John Scanlan Scharged Hs Mexico

Cotton Mills Closed Down in Gonzales Area

The Gonzales cotton mills halted operations as workers faced layoffs. Management pledged to aid employees with temporary duties and water access while machines stood idle. Some mills kept partial shifts to preserve jobs, with officials seeking a gradual restart later in the year.

Trane Gonzales Cottin Tikeday Werner Jets Gonzales Dawn Alaulan

More Average Fall Weather on for San Antonio

Unsettled conditions bring cooler nights and overcast skies for the San Antonio area. The forecast calls for lower Wednesday morning temperatures, with a slight chance of showers as high pressure moves in from the west. Meteorologist J H Jarboe notes possible temperature dips and a warming trend by Wednesday afternoon.

San Antonio J. H. Jarboc Burro

Prison Sells by Bales at Texas Prison Auction

A Texas prison markets cotton bales produced and sold before September 24. Average price around 12.462 cents per pound, total receipts about 15,504 dollars, premium over domestic grades valued at 38.6 cents per bale. Commissioner Terrell notes this as a strong showing, estimating total bale output near 72,000, with potential operating costs offset if prices rise.

Austin Tesas Pri Ur George B. Terrell State Commissioner of Agriculture Cottom Grea Sis Ua Pee Hale Apne Mauston Terrell Griveu Ea Pemser

Brady American Legion Re-elects Post Commander

Brady American Legion re elects post commander for another term citing past two years of service. Joe Fremre named adjutant and Henry Ring as finance officer, Bear Adkins selected as vice commander, with Wallace as sergeant at arms and others serving as chaplains in the post council.

Brady American Legion J Kennetiell Way Metulloch County Kerries Fremre Joe Sen Henry Ring Bears Adkins Hialy Attornes Hellere Et Tinate Wallace Ntarme Amt Srarel Tetens

Texas Gulf Lands May Be Sold to United States

In a terse report from Austin the Texas Gulf region lands within tidewater limits are described as potentially held by the state governor for conveyance to the United States government. The discussion centers on legal authority and the boundary between state and federal ownership of coastal territory.

Texas Gulf Lands Austin Mercer Bern Penersl Centrol K Slenartmon Nanila Inlet Jaen Hose Gulf Tidewater United Buales

Kidnapped man robbed of clothes and money

Ian Hernandez, about 35, was abducted Tuesday morning by four men using chloroform near Spring and Lupe streets. He was dragged into a car, driven about two miles east, then released after his hat, shoes, shirt, and $13 in change were taken. He was helped by two bystanders before medical care.

John Hernandez Hernandes Joe Flores Whit Speer

Gardien Named Gonzales Legion Post Commander

Gonzales Post No 20 of the American Legion elected officers at its annual meeting. Gardien was named post commander and Foo Clevelnail chosen deputy commander. Others include Jick Treell as sergeant at arms and Eugens Cook as adjutant, with plans announced for an Armistice Day reunion.

Gardien Gonzales Legion Gonzales Teras Rent F. Gaedier Amersend Tiegion Foo Clevelnail Eltelert Waljattant Jick Treell Onear Valet Thehey Ituver Thunilick Sariles Frank Weal Nisan Eugens Cook

Robert E. Beard Buried at Dallas

Robert E Beard a long time Dallas resident died recently leaving ties to Fort boulevard. He belonged to the 143 O Fy lodge and Woodmen of the World. Survived by ten children including SI AL Flinkgeon of Hen Amana and Willian Tenn at Salt Lake City and Nannie Steph enn of eopesian with two brothers UW Jiened and W FL Fenns of Dallas.

Mary of Rohest Hewleg Fort Boulevard San Antonio Toe O. Fy Lodge Woodmen of the World Tie SI. AL. Flinkgeon Hen Amana Willian Tenn Salt Lake City Mea Nannie Stephenn Eopesian Ant Mabel Brown Siemphir Trann UW Jiened Tauston W. FL Fenns Dallas

Foreign Residents Plan to Quit City

Reported plans show foreign residents considering leaving the city amid perceived threats from community unrest. The piece notes racial tensions and mentions an incident involving a man named Lannis Solinean and an arrest related to a crime against his wife, lodged in custody hours after the event.

Police Rescue Kidnaped Bride in West Commerce Street Incident

Mrs Elicia Sanchez, four months married, was abducted from her home on West Commerce Street by an intruder who dragged her from bed. Police Valdez and Cort Caever forced entry, rescuing her before dawn. Mrs Maria Gonzales, her mother in law, and a West Commerce River man were involved in the case. the latter was arrested and held. The victim, treated at Robert Green hospital, was injured when attacked during the invasion.

Elicia Sanchez Sanchez Mary

Hays Agent to Assume Post in October

Vera Tlaya County to appoint its first county agent since 190? The appointee Rosder, former Bezer county agent, will begin duties October 2 under a program by the San saveor chamber of commerce and agricultural committee. The plan includes terracing work and later projects for peules in Times counts. A 600 29 improvement funding was approved to support the county agent’s activities.

Ban Marcos Vera Tlaya County Gong Rosder Bezer County Tinis Jtapder Owork Teana Rior Te Hesnremmle Eeevien Wier

Crippled Widow of Civil War Vet Convicted in Dry Law Case

In Houston a crippled widow of a Civil War veteran, Mrs Geébrgin Forrest, was convicted on charges tied to the prohibition law. The indictment alleged two counts of manufacturing and maintaining a common nuisance with a prior conviction. The judge postponed sentencing until Saturday as the court deliberates.

Houston Aix Einleliany Geébrgin Forrest Carson Chandler Tom Chandler Hobart Tolmer Yaxco City Why Angus

Judge delays hearing on flood gates case in Medina dam

A Medina district court postponed hearings on Bevaralfeditin-Alat County Water Improvement District No. 1 flood gate closure and water removal. W. C. Stegall petitions for restraining order to block gates citing drought and fish concerns. Proceedings target immediate gate action with a forthcoming trial date and multiple defendants to testify on irrigation water needs.

Mediin Lam Jingo WS. Aniterson Chiriscerenth Cou FE Twdge Anierson Bevaralfeditin-Alatensa- Counties Water Meding Dam Giles Tate W. C. Stegal Stegall Oyers Col Keacay Jack Oni Lod Company Lore Wietam Medina River Tage Anderson WAC Kent Feme Helle

Sugar futures slide below one cent a pound in New York

Sugar futures in New York opened trading below one cent a pound for the first time since futures began, with October position at about 1.0 cent less than the prior 1.10 cent level. Analysts cite weak outside conditions and ample old crop supplies contributing to the drop.

N. Y New York

Woman Guilty of Manslaughter in Ohio Case

A Wheoks4 Ohio court jury found Tian Dyer Seminale guilty of manslaughter in the case arising from the shooting of Ralph Haradan of Seminole on May 6. The judge deferred sentencing to the court and noted the defendant’s role in the Seminole incident.

Leader Forms New Austrian Cabinet

Vienna reports that Karl Vanzoin has accepted forming a new cabinet after the resignation of Johann Schaber. The Vongerenne and Karmeca league factions, which previously supported Vanzoin, refused to participate in the new administration.

Vienna Alizemine Zeitung Karl Vanzoin Johann Schaber Vongerenne Ane Karmeca Ieague Artes Vangoin Refweed

Widow Receives Bulk of Chaney Estate

In a probate filing today Superior Court hears that Lon Chaney’s widow inherits the bulk of the estate valued around 550 with property distributed to his daughter Mir Yazel Cheney. The figure and details reflect the actor’s reported dispositions and the probate action proceeds under Judge June Stephens.

Lod Anberg Lon Chaney June Stephens Mir Yazel Cheney Excentrix

Public Enemy Held as Murderer Plot Revealed

An arrest report identifies Danny Sinaton alias Caponelli as the suspect in a murder case tied to a political bribe scheme. Authorities allege Sinaton plotted with associates to target Jack Fate and used a machine at a location in Win. Names and details appear garbled in the source text but indicate a high-profile criminal case.

Lncago Danny Sinaton Caponelli Munter Jack Fate George the) Smokonganar Alin Anguat Tirlatiokl Win

Sewer Row 10 Setstle? Contested City Water Plan Motion

In a city council meeting the cost and operation of a new sewage plant were debated. Resolutions on outside connections and fees were approved, affecting rates for residents and nearby suburbs. The meeting included discussions on who pays for main extensions and ongoing maintenance.

Sidurbl- Mayoy Tyre Snt Antonio Aldma O'Grady Tata Alamo John Futi O'tirndy Alamo Heights San Antonio Olizady Anil Alghaugh Tha Leer Din Tohin

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