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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1930

Page

6

Bank Shooting in Detroit Ends In Death

An apparent bank robbery in Detroit ended with a fatal shooting near a vacant lot. Police say a 27 year old suspect named Joe Luty was killed after a clash with officers in front of the bank. Investigators recover a pistol. the confrontation followed a failed getaway attempt as bystanders watched and a local employment ad drew attention nearby.

Geles Bank Ber Geleh Joe Luty Detroit Los Angeles Wood Bank

Northcott Files Briefs in Appeal in Los Angeles

In Los Angeles on April 4 closing briefs were filed in the Supreme Court appeal of Gordom Stewart Northcott a youth condemned for murder of several boys. He claims prejudicial errors denied him a new trial. Northcott was convicted in Riverside after a sensational trial over a year ago.

Univareay Los Angeles Gordom Stewart Northcott Plwyer Supreme Court Northcott Riverside

Powder Bomb Explodes in Storeroom Causing Minor Damage

A black powder bomb exploded in a storeroom in Chicago early today, causing slight damage. The room served as headquarters for William Suwalski, a Republican ward committeeman candidate. Other items note divorces granted for several individuals including Erma H. Lattimore and Samuel Omnes Lattimore.

Cuicago UPH Aida William Suwalski Erma H. Lattimore Samuel Omnes Lattimore Minnie Neal Weakley Ewell Weakley Hermilo M

Pioneer Director Edward Warren Dies in Los Angeles

Edward Warren, 78, pioneer motion picture director and former actor, died in Los Angeles. He acted with Lilian Russell and others, was once rector of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York, and had strong ties to Boston before moving on to film work.

Los Angeles Edward Warren Lilian Russell Robert Mantel Viola Allen Fan Davenport Ater Ores Warren American Academy of Dramatic Acta New York Haas Sur Boston

Calves and old cowboys spark Texas tales and trials

In a rambling regional sketch Harry Williams recounts a cattle trade involving St Williams Jr buying calves near Hindes Station and releasing them to roam until penned. The piece recalls rock throwing legends, frontier bravery of Steve Moen from Pack Saddle Mountain, a 106 year old Hol land woman tied to Alamo history, and notes Joe Short Sr a Bandera banker aging through Texas lore.

Eaqy Buser St Williams Jr Hindes Sid AL K. McElroy San Antonio Holland Bell County Erler Odd Fetstieg Jane Tezna Cameronian Jlon Tom Henderson Texas Thomas Hend Bandera Joe Short Joe Akin Thetahia

League to Fight Segregation of Latin American Pupils

In Del Rio Texas Manuel C Gonzales of San Antonio and J L Dodson discussed a school desegregation issue after Dundon secured a temporary injunction blocking a five room addition to a two room school building for children of Mexican parentage. Hearing date for a permanent injunction not set. Classifieds note reader to check Light Classified 107 and 108.

Rio Texas League of United Latin-American Friend Caos Southwest Manuel C. Gonzales San Antonio del Rio J. L. Dodson Dundvon

Church Body Elects Officers for Western Presbyteris Meeting

The First Presbyterian church hosted the Western Presbyteris annual meeting and elected officers for the coming year. Mrs W Hamilton will serve a second term as president, with D A Pollard as vice president, J C ner as secretary of religious education, Lila Brown as recording secretary, Mire a Wolff as treasurer, Mary Meena as historian, and BP Day as secretary of the Christian Community service.

First Presbyterian Church W. Hamilton Pres Dent Mra D. A. Pollard Sandee John Clacener Edinburg Mary Meéana BP. Day The Christian Community Service

Noonday Easter Services Begin at Travis Park Church

Noonday pre Easter services begin Monday April 14 at Travis Park Methodist Church for four days under the San Antonio Ministerial Alliance. Non denominational ministers will preach on successive days at 11 65 a m with lunch follow up. Special solo and congregational singing will accompany each service directed by Hebert Tate with local pastors rotating in leadership.

Travis Park San Antonio

Four Horses Die in Stable Fire at Jefferson Parker Track

A barn fire at the Jefferson Parker track in New Orleans on April 4 killed four horses and left a young jockey missing. Jimmy Mulligan, a stable boy for Jack Bishop, was sleeping in the barn when the fire began. he vanished and could not be located.

New Orleans Olay

Croyden to Japan Flight Completed

Japan reports a completed flight from Cragion Fingland to Osaki Japan with the journey ending at Osaka. The record notes the estimated distance and timing, mentioning operator details and a published timetable.

Croyden Japan Osaka Inge Ila Jung Cragion Fingland Imore Puilisher P.m Ruin Sonal Ydon Tobronrg Jingan

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