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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1930

Page

3

Triple Shooting Triggers Probe of Southwest Narcotics Ring

Three pilots were arrested in a hotel in an effort tied to a large narcotics ring. They face kidnapping charges in connection with the abduction of Arthur Hommel of Maverhill Mass and the disappearance of Mire J Morgar Corbait, a Boston real estate operator. Victim Dane Quinn, 60, of Brookline was allegedly tied and beaten during the incident.

New York J. Morgar Corbait Dane Quinn Brooklst Hanunel Mira Kendal Moo

Political Signs Banned on Roads in Nueces County

County officials plan new enforcement after roadside political signs appeared along Texas highways. The brief notes that sign placement conflicts with state law and may lead to penalties for candidates and supporters this election season.

Nueces County

Montoursville Man Hopeful After Severe Injuries

Williamstown hospital reports 69 year old Montoursville resident Ured J. Uovint, hospitalized after a sixth attempt at recovery, lost both legs and suffers a heart condition. Despite grim prognosis, he remains cheerful and hopeful for discharge as doctors fight to save his life.

Willeamsbotep Mints Ured J. Uovint Montoursville Amapare Hospital

Bill Makes Still Owner Responsible for Damages

Albany April 4. A bill before the assembly would make the owner of a still that explodes and injures property or persons guilty of a felony. The measure, sponsored by Assemblyman Stewart, cites Brookien Demetrad district where an explosion months ago injured 27 children.

Albany Assembly Stewart Brookien Demetrad

Addict Kills Man and Wounds Woman in Kan Story

In WrcOka Kansas on April 4 police said Mack Searle a former Kansas narcotics offender killed John Bunz and wounded Bonnie White after shooting Bunz’s alleged partner. Searle claimed he acted to expose illicit drug trafficking. Both victims survived non critical condition. Searle’s mother Mrs Sarah Bowz and Bunz’s brother Eyank faced drug charges as officers found morphine at the home. Similar accusations followed the mother.

WrcOka Kan Mack Searle Kansas Searle John K Bunz Wddler Bonnie White Eyank Thoat Black Boaz

Fort Worth Man Given Pen Term for False Entries

Fort Worth Texas April 4 Joseph Francis was sentenced to a year and a day in the federal penitentiary at Leavenworth for concealing assets in bankruptcies. Judge James O Wilson presided as Francis' attorneys said they might move for a trial arguing the indictment was drawn under an act later repealed by a subsequent statute.

Fort Worth Texas Joseph Francis Aseeta Federal Leavenworth Kansas James O. Wilson Francis

Receiver Is Named to Handle Affairs of Missing Man

Corpus Christi April 4 The whereabouts of J B Grogs local real estate man and president of the White Point Development company are unknown to Emenda and business associates here. Apprehension for his safety is felt. A carer search of his business affairs has failed to show a motive for his disappearance. A receiver has been named to handle his business affairs pending his appearance. Grogs has not been heard from since he left Corpus Christi about February 20 to attend the Washingtons birthday celebration in Larcile. He was expected to return in a few days. No word has been received from him since.

Corpus Canisti Grogs White Point Development C Fidmin Cross Corpus Christi Larcile Ile

Fliers Reminded of Mexican Law

Federal authorities advised residents about Mexican airspace regulations for flights over the Mesiena area near Villa Acuna. The notice, issued during a Rio del Itio meeting, stressed a special permit is required for crossing the river and flying over the authorized zones.

Rio Federal Meeting of Mexico Villa Acuna del Itio Mesiena Pail Atovican Meraneul

Warn Farmers of Farm Mart Plan at Fort Worth Meeting

A garbled Texas report notes farmers warned to join non cooperative marketing to receive federal farm board aid. The session, urged by dairy interests, occurred at a chamber of commerce gathering where bankers and representatives discussed the plan and its implications for farmers.

Fort Worth Torns Apel Texasia Federal Farm Board Achilling Chamber of Gnyimerce Representative Bankers Fecmorn Ani Duirsme

Mother Denies Son in Plane Crash Report

Mrs. Wadsworth denied today that her son Christopher Wadsworth of Genes eo New York had been injured in a plane crash between New York and Toronto. The claim originated from an INSH-A report but was found to be wholly unfounded after a telephone check.

Washington, Th. Gn Christopher Wadsworth Iatars Samuel S Wadsworth Geneseo, N. Ya New York Toragh Wadsworth Cis

Army Engineers for Water Project in Shanghai Crisis

The Nationalist government at Nanking moved to quell the Northern MilInternational alliance. The King’s state council approved multiple dates for the arrest and subjugation of General Yen Yei Shan, governor of Shanel prince and alliance leader.

Shanghai Nanking King’s State Council Yen Yei Shan Shanel Pracince

Coolidge Adopts New Home in Northamption Suburb

Former President Calvin Coolidge has purchased a 16 room residence in an exclusive Northamton Mass. suburb known as Fhre Beeches. The property, valued at about 40000 dollars, marks a notable relocation for the former leader from his longtime residence in the same city.

Beeches Calvin Coolidge Northamp

Hatless Folk Anger Mayor in Wilkes Barre

Hatless residents in Wilkes-Barre angered Mayor Hart who drafts a council resolution to force winter hat wearing by declaring hatless individuals insane and confining them to an asylum. A postscript proposes a hat collection drive at police headquarters and free hats for the needy, aiming to curb what he calls a ridiculous winter custom.

Wilkes-Harr Wineter Wart Sinter Hart O. J

Brooks Faces Permanent Leave Decision by Curators

The St Louis Post-Dispatch reports from Columbia that the Missouri board of curators will consider granting Dr Stratton B Brooks an indefinite absence as a substitute for resignation. If approved the plan would allow his return to the university, aligning with the same outcome as resignation.

Brooks Universite

Youth Denies HS Hanging Case In Connecticut

Theodore Peterson son of Lorain Ohio city councilman appeared to deny his death and read reports claiming Branford police identified the body of a youth found hanging from a tree in Westbrook Connecticut Peterson works as counterman in a Hartford restaurant and contested the identification as reported by Branford police.

Westbrook Conn Theodore Peterson Lorain Ohio Peterson Hartford Branford

Man Fined Ten Dollars Over Disturbing the Peace Tale

Woody known as a pilgrim faced a Corporation court hearing after telling a tale of robbers and a broken glass at 2112 Guadalupe Street. Judge Dave Watson doubted the story and fined him ten dollars for disturbing the peace while noting the incident began with a shattered car glass and a shouting claim of “beautiful.”

Dia Garcet Woody Corporation Court Tris Telesforo Mandujano Guadalupe Atreet Meandujano Dave Watson Begin Watson

Telles Charge of Murder Dropped

Telles freed of murder charge by Judge Metrory on motion. Assistant Attorney Ladon argued Telles is hopelessly insane. Lunacy complaint to be filed, Telles confined to San Antonio State hospital since conviction for the murder of Rulalio Grose.

Gosper Telles Wras WW. Metrory B. ™. Ladon Telles Telles Pas San Antonio State Hospital Rulalio Grose

Branching for a home to rent in light classified ads

A note on rental columns in Light Classified ads suggesting that choosing a home to rent is not a difficult task when using the published rental listings. The remark highlights the utility of classified sections for housing seekers.

Businessmen Plan Bond Issue Meeting

A Business Men Organisation will be formed at a 4 o clock Tuesday meeting at the bond issue headquarters on Military street to advocate the proposed bond. Invitations have been sent to interested parties and city officials will decide on attendance. Plans for improvements at Winburn Field are tied to bond success, including 150000 for municipal housing and pending approval by Brig Gen Frank Lahm.

Thesa West Commerce Street Chambers City All Council Chamber Winburn Geld Frank P. Lahm Air Corps Training Center Bere Esi

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