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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1930

Page

2

Attic Man Reveals Motives Behind Hiding in Draft Evasion

Apr 12 report details Janbuber and Otto Banheber sharing motives for living in the Osterreich attic to avoid World War I draft. Banheber slated for grand jury testimony on murder charges. authorities pursue further disclosures about Mrs Walburge Osterreich and concealed compartments used to evade military service. The tale spans aliases, attic compartments, and wartime concealment, per Wisconsin News dispatches.

Lo’ Angeles Oti Janbuber Walburge Orsterreich Dareness Akon Fred Oesterreich Banhaber Okaterreich Qesterreich Baaheber Mendes Mars Relch Banheber Aurankee Oresterreich Mrg Genterreich Mancheber Oesterreich Milemubee Wey Los Angeles

Eye Strain Talks by R J J Osborn at Moore Building

Advertised eye strain talks by optometrist R J J Osborn, urging readers to visit his office at 610 Avenue K for relief. The notice pledges a proven method and invites men to attend on February 27 1830, promising relief if genuine.

J. J. Osborn Optometrist BIG Moore Ankermanp Avenue K

attic man and secret attic chamber in los angeles case

In a long account from Los Angeles a man named Weir known as Otto Ban huber lived in a hidden attic chamber beneath a dormer on Eleventh Avenue. A trap door led to a triangular 30 foot long space with an air hole, used to observe a woman and a man he loved, with a bedroom directly below once occupied by Mrs Otterreich and her husband. The hidden chamber is tied to the strange bat man tale disclosed to a special grand jury.

Ners Ste. Osterreich Eleventh Avenue Weir Otto Banhuber Mra Oxterreich Weirn- Qoubtadiy Bere Los Angeles

Plan Final Trip Into Gobi Desert

Universal Reyes New York April 12 The Central Asiatic expedition of the American Museum of Natural History will make its seventh field trip in the Gobi desert next summer announced at the museum. Walter Granger paleontologist and expedition commander will sail for Peking next Saturday with Albert Thompson assistant paleontologist.

Universal Reyes New York American Museum of Astural History Gobi Desert Walter Granger Wil Pelping Albert Thompson

Spaniards Set Endurance Flight Record Bid

Seville April 12. Flying Lieutenants Carlos Baye and Cipriano Rodrigues plan a morrow start to attempt a new endurance record for planes carrying 500 kilograms useful lead with refueling.

Seville Carlos Baye Cipriano Rodrigues

Flier Sets New Altitude Record in Flight

Aerial crews led by Capt. Hugh M. Elmendorf report reaching 33,000 feet in a combat formation. The mission, described from Mather Field California, notes frost, severe cold, and the need to descend after temporarily losing radio contact.

Seaeager International Hugh M. Elmendorf Army Air Carts U.S Army Air Corps Mather Field Sacramen International News Service Calif Folsom Prison Msnelf

Filipinos Protest Immigration Bill Before House Committee

A Filipino delegation appeared before the House Immigration Committee in Washington on April 2 to denounce the bill as unjust and discriminatory. Spokespersons urged independence and equal rights for Filipinos in immigration policy.

Lauverant Peros Washington, D.C Tee Welch Mi Houwke Immigration Reed

Byrd Plans Forty Day Busy Schedule In News

Admiral Richard E. Byrd, Antarctic explorer, will be kept busy for forty days with a series of engagements beginning April 14, including a reported departure for New York and a possible return by mid June as he pursues a title or appointment.

Richard E. Byrd Antarctica Sarrivay

Oil Blast Kills 1 at Que Refinery in Kansas

Augusta Kansas April 12 An oil refinery blast at the Primitive Eagle refinery killed one worker and injured six others. A second worker is thought to be dying. The blast caused severe burns and a high pressure oil line ruptured. Firefighters battled flames as responders arrived at the scene early this morning.

Augusta Kan Prhite Eagle

Manless Bomber With Mechanical Brain Reported Nearing Build

London reports a secret project to create a powerful bomber guided by a mechanical brain and gyroscopic timing system. The aircraft would be controlled without a crew or ground radio, potentially guiding it to a preselected target with automated bombs.

London Daily Mall Inestead

Homes Looted by Burglars in Saturday Robberies

Three daylight burglaries struck in a Saturday afternoon spree. Mrs. B M Fisher at 606 McCullough Avenue found four watches silverware and a pistol missing valued at 130 dollars. Lawrence Flores 318 Monterey Street reports a Winchester shotgun stolen amid an absent household. Joe Mitte 602 Dakota Street saw a gas station clerk emerge with 15 dollars from a cash register before fleeing as police were notified.

B. M. Fisher McCullough Avenue Forrance Lawrence Flores Monterey Street Joe Mitte Dakota Path

Gunpowder Boys in Hospital After Bonfire Blast

Two 12 year old boys were badly injured in Philadelphia when two cans of black powder exploded in a bonfire near their homes. Fireworks scattered over the acre plot as the Devon plant blast killed ten, and watchmen struggled to keep bars away from the explosives.

Philadelphia Penn Devon

Pueblo Gangland Victim Identified Near Bessemer Canal

Police identify the latest victim as William Gallagher, 45, a truck driver rumored to be an undercover agent for local officers. The body was found Thursday in the Bessemer irrigation canal near Pueblo. Authorities say the gangland trio case spans recent weeks with the latest death confirmed.

Peeria Apri Msr Pusbinis Ganpland Bessemer William Gallagher

Army Orders Intermel Kerrice and Assignments

Army orders list numerous officers and transfers from Washington to Fort Leavenworth, San Francisco, Panama, and other posts. The document names dozens of individuals by rank and destination including Knox, Coffey, Clark, Hannay, and Blake, detailing retirement, duty changes, and new assignments across multiple commands.

Intermel Kerrice Washington Sapam San Francisco William Ori Tlegterars Clark Law Guy Mashington i Kort Warren Francises A. Teane Leavenworth Pet Brooklyn Hiarela M. Piener Ing Nogales Nia Aiate Hamiltan Glesaar Langley Fleta Fiza Lisuen Jann ¥. Cuillar A. Sortai Lawrence Feith Jona Celonea Walvars Vis California Fort Togas Conrad G. Fria Panama Sf Teen Port Riley Marvin W. Prev Prendite McPharsen Barrkteas Detail Brocaa Telé Fet Rleny Willette A Fort Bene

Mental Belence Beethoven Hall lecture series

Prof Spencer hosts two special matinee lectures at Beethoven Hall Monday 8:15 PM next week. Admission charged. event promotes civic education and vocational reflection with aim to inspire youth.

Belence Beethoven Hall Spencer

Congress faces adjournment as votes loom

Washington DC April reports say hot weather pushes administration leaders toward an early adjournment, with May 15 targeted for final action. Congress will pass annual appropriation bills and transfer of the prohibition unit while major Senate items include the Couzens power commission reform Parker bus and Wagner unemployment bills. The House debates the Norris lame duck amendment amid a looming fall by elections for 35 senators and pressure from Hoover to end the session quickly.

Washington, DC Congress Congess Prohibition Department of Justice Senate Couzens Federal Power Commission Housé Hague Baslé House Anxiouy Hoovertt

Five Bidding for Air Mail Awards

WARINGTON, BDC, April 12. Bida on five airmail routes will be opened there on April 25, Postmaster General Brown announce it today. The routes, together with the present contractor, are New York to Boston, Colonial Air Transport, St Louis to Chicago, Modernon Air Transport, Chicago to Fort Worth, and Dallas to San Antonio. Walter T. Varney. The contracts will run for two months.

Warington BDC Bida Brown New York

Fire rescue saves sixty children at Jardine Home

Irvington on Hupaon April 12. A fire at the Jardine Home for Children on the Albans ngst Fond following an explosion prompted rescue of sixty children. Authorities report all are safe and the cause under investigation.

Irvington Hupaon Bilxty Jardine Home For Albans

Strangler in Remorse Seeks Mass for Dead Woman

In Washington April 1 QNS reports Deller Dayton of Kansas City jailed for strangling Miss Marjorie O Donnell in October. He claims liquor drove him to crime and asks for a portrait to study her features for prayers. Family says tragedy stems from a failed second love. Trial date not set.

Washington, D.C Atricken Deller Dayton Kansiz City Marjorie O'Donnell Dayton Martén Brookland D. C Kiness City Rooeevelt Howover Dastoh Bellhay

Trotzky Through, Party Chief Says Trotzky Through

Moscow dispatch reports Leon Trotsky has no chance of returning to Soviet politics. Bolshoi secretariat official Builien Yaroslavsky, head of the central control commission, states the deposed leader is definitively out of the party.

Wniversal Service Moscow Leon D. Trotsky Itvagin Builien Yaroslavsky Central Control Commission The Communist Party

Senate approves noncompetitive mail contract bid

The senate commerce committee approved a bill allowing awards of mail contracts without competitive bidding. It would permit Gulf, Brazil and River Plate Steamship Co to receive a contract between New Orleans and South America despite Munson Line submitting the lower bid.

Waiveraa Perice Washington Cbd Protect Manacnatearo Ship Line Senate Coimerce Committee Gulf, Brazil Iiver Platté Steamship Company New Orleans South America Munson Line

Prohibition raid nets hundreds of liquor cases in Georgia

A Savannah, Georgia raid led to 400 cases of imported liquor seized and the arrest of three men including Wathen. Federal agents, under Prohibition director Dr. Merrick, suspect the operation is one of the region's largest bootlegging rings along the South Atlantic coast, centered near Coosawhatches and the Savannah River.

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