Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

San Antonio Light in San Antonio, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1931

Page

2

Kidnap Plot Involving Julian and Two Others

A trio led by Julian’s Ald faces kidnapping and conspiracy charges after a highway patrol pursuit at a San Antonio hotel lobby. Clay Maen, the third man, is released on bond while Julian and Mann remain in custody. Details allege extortion, unlawful entry, and weapons charges amid revelations of a $100,000 ransom plan.

O. C Tiolay Lulian Abe Cokinberg L. 8 Beiljig Sern Antonio Alan Oklshaws City Toran Tolian A.da P.m. Tuesder San Antonia Shin Clay Maen Julian Mann Tloren Kidnar Geren Holling Kid Capmi Tulian Eolfing Phel Bolling Wes Country C. C. Julian Oklahoma City Winburnfield Laredo San Antonio

Exchange Operator Seeks Three Week Extension in Bank Petition

Federal court hears petition by Miguel Qelena operator of Mase's Loves exchange seeking time to answer a bank related plea. Receiver Tens DB Dielmann listed, creditors filed through attorney Fred Alter, with deposits totaling $837 amid bankruptcy notices.

Tiny Ruples Miguel Qelena Mase Loves Exchange Orbos Tens DB Dielmann Fred Alter

Loan company seeks intervention in receivership case

Marep Nass receiver for the Mutual Deposit and Loan association seeks a court order in Fortieth district to intervene in receivership proceedings. Tex and Lexar development companies have filed suit in the Forty Seventh district asking for compromise on living bonds. The aim is to accept the ensuing offer by bondholders to participate in certificates of the Mutual Deposit and Loan association.

Marep Nass Reiver Tex Vieveloscent Company Ie Kosar Lievelopment Company Subsiilinviey Sfulias Wedneatny Enarken Boncholites Tex Lexarevelopment

Frventailen Tatul sapomet for tee panlTet Niue ae Moira restorers

Fragmentary OCR text mentions racing events, dates, and names such as Terrie, J. Beanmouul, and references to a meeting or competition on January 19. Other garbled lines reference locations, committees, and possible musical or civic notes with unclear meaning.

Frventailen Tatul Sapomet Tee panlTet Niue Ae Moira Restorers Guenat Persiatiad Rent Persialiatven Danwary J. Beanmouul Rom Dannars Wwadnendae Im. Weanen Ganete Beta As

Guns Take Toll of Two Dead in Orleans Strike

A violent strike in Orleans led to two deaths as gunfire wounded several workers and more were injured. A crew of truck workers faced an attack while evacuating, with five other workers reported injured in the chaos. Local authorities pursued leads as investigations begin into the double fatality and subsequent casualties.

Orleans Genet Neuinst Taana Ehotzlin Valles Nesruts

Bandits Rob Bank as Sherman Officers Hunt Fleeing Suspects

In Sherman on April R, masked bandits entered the Central State Bank just before closing. They forced employees and officers to the rear, took all cash from vaults and counters, placed it in bags, and escaped in an automobile. Authorities, aided by regular and special officers, conducted a widespread search for five men, with no arrests by press time.

Sherman Temue Honiy Sheriman Dallaw Bern

Armed Squads Patrol Bank Robbery Route

Detectives and sheriffs searched for the gunmen said to be involved in a daring Central State Bank robbery in Shera Thesiley. The patrols pursued suspects after a tip from a morning patrol near a Willshorn filling station, where officers questioned a man in bright attire about the money and bills observed.

Belin Dastigh Central State Bank of Shera Willshorn Ani San Anton Meese Sail Tnt Atlentint Pyerki Anil

Robbery charge filed after midweek hearing

Joe Toman faced a robbery charge following a preliminary hearing before Justice of the Peace in Union. The complaint stemmed from an alleged holdup of two individuals on a Corpin Christni night, with clothing taken as the principal property.

Joe Toman Siugo H Jisli¢s of Peace Tohor Union Manna Vidifanso Agala Corpin Chrinti Raii Ie Wag

British gunboat fired on in Chinese river incident

The British river gunboat Gnar was fired on near Peiping China as mutinous troops threatened consular areas. Troops have been sent from the capital to suppress the uprising and restore order.

China Peiping Ching Gnar Theil Pin Alove

Optimist Club Hosts Guests at St Anthony Convention

The Optimist Club hosts a convention of the St Anthony group in the city with sessions opening at 9 am led by JT Schnabel and Faltnwicz delivering remarks. Sessions continue through the day with events planned and a noon gathering with key speakers.

Cine Paso St. Anthonsy JT Schnabel Chk Faltnwicz Ace Toft Marne Houston Wistriee Gaumint Governet Lore Anthony Tinirl Sui Neay

Funeral Held for Aator Birat Wheat and Guertter

Funeral services were held at Kelly Field on a Wednesday afternoon for Birat Wheat Ros Henry Guertter and Kelly Field student offseer who died from injuries in a non airplane crash. Burial will take place in Schuylkill Haven Pennsylvania, home of Guertter’s father. The deceased, part of a photographic mission, were fatally injured when a plane malfunction occurred during observation duties.

Birat Wheat Ros Henry Guertter Kelly Field Cuenta Kelly Field Wrinesday Dein Barling Stellant Guechters Great Charles P. Qubell Kellyfield Schuylkill Haven Pennsylvania Teleutenan Guertter

Scorpion Hunters in Durango Offer Bounty Per Scorpion

Durango residents form a scorpion control effort offering five cents per scorpion captured, aiming to curb a local infestation. The plan marks a community effort to reduce pests while local authorities weigh broader solutions.

Scorpion Hunters Durango Mexico Ane

Continuance in Miller Extortion Case Delayed

Garedo Texas April 8 Tyiel at Victor Miller charged with conspiring to extort had a continuance as federal court actions proceed. Judge Keunarrley declined abatement causing next steps to involve habeas corpus and possible federal proceedings. Miller testified but refused to answer certain questions, alleging grand larceny issues and French extradition concerns. Bryan man found dead in a railcar with poison nearby. police note past residence in Crewkett.

Garedo Texas Tyiel Victor Miller Lisa Cound Lwvld Br Large J. B. Aluthly Lodad Rudge Gore Jatin Veils Keuarrley Todke Mallally Cueniay New Tedsford Mires Honks U. 8 Bel Bren Lola Mornian Dodge Kennerles Alsiesch Sfiler Miller France Jienny Bryan O Fienes Crewkett

Also Mentioned on This Page

Virgil Rihisades High Origin Ridin Awileness Ib Ami Mack Arees Blas Parrot Cages CNLWL Premier Latex Seed CO Enon Seth S. A Amistawest Tatimited Sutberty Gord Tempri N.Y Melenay Mont Ste Cere Dear Tire Ark Lear Taulritie Pareredorl Tuear S. A. Road Benis] Aviations Baling Digna Cooper Dutt Cooper Westminster Englash Walter McDermott BNSF Fiuertler Aras Art Fira Teieul Peddartland Aator Bellans Wate Kuppenheimer Frank Bros
Search Courier

Search the San Antonio Light Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The San Antonio Light?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication