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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1930

Page

3

Warden to Testify in Ohio Prison Fire Probe

Columbus April 244 The Myers Cooper commission resumes its inquiry into the Ohio penitentiary fire that claimed 520 lives with Warden Preston Thomena the sole witness now slated to testify Friends of Thomas oppose his removal and pressed for the warden to speak His testimony will be offered after the prisoners observe a quiet morning as Convoy K inmates are fed and return to their idle house Deputy Warden J Woodard reports prisoners promised order at breakfast and throughout the day

Columbus Ohio Myers Cooper Preston HE Thomen Thomas Gilbert Gettman

Evans Libel Suit Waits New Trial

Dallas report states the 3150,000 libel suit of Dr. Hirtis Wesley Esnem, imperial wizard of the Ku Klux Klan, was placed on the Forty fourth district court docket awaiting a fall trial date. A mistrial was declared yesterday as the jury failed to reach a verdict 9 to 6 in favor of Evans.

Evans Dallas Dr. Hirtis Wesley Esnem Ku Klux Klan Austin Avetican Forty-fourth District Court

Woman May Collect From U. S.

FAIRBURY Neb April 28. Abigail Hillegas Moles 87 of Fairbury seeks a share of 97 million dollars claimed to be heritage dating from the revolutionary era. She is the great granddaughter of Michael Willegas, first treasurer of the United States, and says the amount is accrued interest and principal from the first congress. Her brother of Jackson Ohio is named as another direct descendant.

Fairbury Neb Airn Abigal Hillegas Moles Abe Moles Michael Willegas United Stat Jackson Ohio W. Samms Anatuga Hee son-Indaw

Lindy Plans Mail Flight Inaugurate Latin America Route

Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh, dressed for action, reviews the flight path for a new airmail route from Miami to Havana then to Cristobal via Porto Cabezas, Nicaragua. The 1200 mile leg includes 600 miles over the Caribbean. Lindbergh plans to depart at 3 p.m. for Havana and reach Cristobal by Sunday night.

Charles A. Lindbergh Latin-Americas Mian Havana Cristobal Porto Cabezas Nicaragua

India Clash Kills Over Fifty in Riots

In Lahore India on Wednesday riots left more than 50 dead and about 250 wounded according to two All-India National Congress Committee members. An official statement cites higher casualties and says security forces are deployed to quell the unrest.

Lahore India All-India, National Congress Committee Tuahawor

Pilot Jumps as Motor Dies Over Pennsylvania

Pilot Henry J Brown drops 2000 feet with parachute after aux motor failure on mail flight from Cleveland to New York near Clearfield Pennsylvania early today. Poultry yard ad promotes starting now with favorable prices in Light Classified.

Cleveland Henry J. Brown New York Clearfield

Policeman A. Mogel Featured in Know Your Policeman Series

A. Mogel of 110 North Nue ce6 is highlighted in the Know Your Policeman feature. The piece showcases his police service background and role, noting the September 2029 publication date.

A. Mogel North Nuece6

Hindenburg Marks Fifth Anniversary of Presidency

BERLIN April 26. President Von Hindenburg observed the fifth anniversary of his election with a quiet day in Berlin. Reports from Hanover and other cities noted no special celebration as he continued duties amid postwar governance. A separate section lists various divorce cases including Alfie May and Willie May Pendleton among others.

Berlin Peuit von Hindenburg Reich Josa Schwuelper Hanover Fmn Maroness Mehrenholz Lne

Juniors Stage Trio of Plays At San Pedro

Members of the San Antonio Junior Little Theater presented three plays at the San Pedro Play House under Retty Scherr. Casts included Claflin Warren Ennaul Scherr William Aclitt Frank Falkstein in Outclassed. Dorothy Ackerman Doris Schein Julia Cleone Saecar Ita Wilson Gardner Post Milton Smith Gwendolyn Streiber Trouxe Harrington Josephine Nix Lenore Thompson Berbice Alvaorth Leila Belle Wilson in The Knave of Hearts. Leona Johnson Wezel Camp Jane Bone Geraldion Harney Resmoanil Nipper Milburn Weakley Lloyd Croft George Whitaker in Station YYYY.

San Antonio Junior Little Theater San Pedro Playhouse Retty Scherr Carl Glick Life Theater Wook Tarkington Miss Scherr Nlaysy Fil Galen Jaycee Garrett Olivia Baldesardl Yanks A. N. Striegler Claflin Warren Ennaul Scherr Wil Liam Aclitt Frank Falkstein the Knave of Hearts Dorothy Ackerman Doris Schein Julia Cleone Saecar Ita Wilson Gardner Post Milton Smith Gwendolyn Streiber Trouxe Harrington Josephine Nix Lenore Thompson Berbice Alvaorth Leila Belle Wilson YXY Leona Johnson Wezel Camp Jane Bone Geraldion Harney Resmoanil Nipper Milburn Weakley Lloyd Croft George J ¥ Hitaker

Valley School Election Controversy Reaches Agreement

D Bormann filed an election contest against J Evers in Iron Valley School District No 6 1 2 alleging illegal voting in the April 5 election. Judge S G Tayloe heard the case in Fortsfilth District Court and an agreed judgment set aside the former result. Both Bormann and Byers barred from future school board runs. The dispute cited a vote of 32 to 30 in favor of Evers and claimed votes were cast in a cigar box rather than a proper ballot box.

D. Bormann J. Evers Jron Valley S. G. Tayloe Fortsfilth District Court Bormann Byers Bormann Aftre Evers

Thames Crew Tragedy Deepens After Small Boats Capsize

Stamford reports the Thames freighter disaster after two small boats capsized off Sound Beach Thursday night. Ten crewmen were saved, including Capt. Robert Sherman, while sixteen are presumed drowned or trapped aboard due to a shipboard fire.

Stamford Conn Thames Tons Islands Sound Beach Robert Sherman

Multiple District Court Actions Include DUI and Damages Claims

The document lists court proceedings across districts 5, 50, 57, 94 and Bryantsuan, including Anderson Marie Senmaker seeking cancellation of an instrument, Francisco Tovar vs Indemnity Insurance on a policy, agreed judgments in various auto and damage suits, driving while intoxicated charges, and ex parte matters such as murder and belt claims. Several cases show judgments for plaintiffs or defendants and mention parties like Shackelford, Blainfire, Tinckey, Routhland Greyhound Lines, and others. The fragmented OCR notes reflect a collage of civil and criminal matters, some with noted judgments or ongoing trials.

Anderson Marie Senmaker Mario Jacobs Cl Vie A. L Shackelford Ault Francisco Tovar Indomally Insurance Company of North America Blainfire Sin Ie Taula Korrer Earty-Fifty District Court Dudes Tipler D. Bormann Ss. Evern Eult Electon Fifty-Sevexta District Court Dafice N. Th Aine Eile Ft Tinckey Et al Routhland Greyhound Lines, Inc Suk Jen Bryanty-Tuan District Court Hides Exederick Alerenn W. L. Moag Anna M. Johnson Uvaine Teck Asphalt Company Mary A. Manaker Mult On Wen Plasquite Tey W. Iosteve Monkey Tweinerring Construction Company Tock Sub- Herigione

Spotlighting M C Jackson and Local Notables in San Antonio

San Marcos resident M C Jackson at Broadway headquarters discovers white salamanders at 2380 PM while drilling near San Marens Well. Ed Tomby returns from the East with MLB insights. Local figures including Col L Crimminn, Rev Paul J Kern, Miss Thelma Barnes, and Miss Alice Ruth Stanford appear in church, college and social notices amid Fiesta week events and community gatherings.

M.C. Jackson San Marcos Broadway San Maarens United States Paul J. Kern Travis Park Church College Myrtle Langeton Thelma Barnés Lorence Weathers Pearsall San Antonio

British MP Takes His Fourth Wife

TLONDOS np 26 URI Will Thorne 73 a longtime member of the House of Commons today wed for the fourth time his bride Miss Teatrice Nelly Colling 42 a constituent. He said I have had three wives and they have all been jolly good ones Married life is all right if you pull together.

No. 13 Car Tag Leads To Jail

FAIRMONT, Mian. April 26. A man named PF. C. Neilsen acquired a counterfeit No. 13 license plate after losing his originals. He claimed the numbers were illegal and tried to use Aoodon numerals. He was jailed today on bootlegging charges after police tracked the No. 13 plate to his rooming house.

Fairmont Mian PF. C. Neilsen Thorday Neilsen

Bandits Robie Ice Station Robbery At Vrosa Callwell Apts

Police hunted two masked bandits who raided the Loup Star ice station at Vrosa and Callwell alleys Friday night. They entered about 11 pm, held employee Priais Castile at gunpoint, rifled the register, then fled west on Coles street leaving two cows and some chickens behind. Witnesses report clothing and goods taken from Liews and N. G. Griffith addresses nearby.

Uy Priais Coles Detreet Vahola Liews N. G. Griffith Montrese Svenur

Mayo and accomplices stage bizarre prank at Notre Dame coach

Beverly Hills reports Dr Mayo and others staged an odd spring practice on Mate Rockne with poisoned rabbits and a fake football game. Rabbits were used as props, an egg filled with poison was involved, and a mock forward pass sequence led to a 38 to 0 victory before attending mass with Father Daily. Will Rogers notes.

Beverly Hills Dr. Mayo Mate Rockne Notre Dame Thele Murphy Jim Mayo Haute

Graf Zeppelin on Vigilance to Britain

Graf Zeppelin is projected to travel from Germany to Britain and back, with a scheduled stop at an English airfield near London around 9 am. The return to Germany is planned for later tonight, weather permitting, after a morning over Besançon and a transit toward Cordington.

Tondon Bastore Cordington England Germany Vriedrishshaven Graf Besancon Baste

City dances and orchestra listings fill weekend events

A clutter of local notices shows Castroville Sunley Apell Must and Labe Schindiers from Schulenberg presenting a dance with Mackey School on April 26 at 6 pm, music by Valles Sida Yeel and other ensembles. Numerous ads promote dances, ballrooms, and orchestras at venues like Blue Willow Inc and Spa of the Hills through April 27, with admission figures and ride exchanges noted across multiple towns.

Mackey Vachool vAlles Sida Yeel Aue Ana Sh Tance Blue Willow Inc Aroy Floyt Orch Bandeta Ted Ady

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