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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1929

Page

4

Sinclair to surrender at district jail after May 3

A report from Washington states Harry F. Sinclair plans to travel May 3 to Union Station and enter the Occoquan district workhouse in Virginia for a three month term. He will transfer from a private car to a hotel then a private residence before formal surrender in district court.

Washington, D.C NSIHA Liam Dionaire King Union Btulign Harry F. Sinclair Occoquan Senate Usueal Sinclair District Attorney's Court of Appeals

Millionaire to Serve 90-Day Jail Term at Virginia Prison Farm

Harry Sinclair wealthy oil magnate faces a 90 day sentence at the Occoquan prison farm in Virginia. Only medical defects requiring attention can spare him from incarceration in the work house.

Occoquan Virginia Harry Sinclair Sinclair

Own Use Claim Fails in Rum Case in Sonora

Sam Rosales argued the liquor found was for his own use and was fined $10 by Judge C C Ortega. Constable W D Modefer testified Rosales truthfully claimed sole use, but the court rejected the plea.

Sonora Sam Rosales Hiss

Girl 20 Admits Involvement in Four Holdups

Lorraine Price, 20, admits taking part in four hold ups in Baltimore after being arrested in Washington. She says she carried the gun and aided the robberies while James AL Starpp drove the car.

Girl Baltimore Lorraine Price Washington James AL Starpp

Plague Looms as Georgia Tornado Wrecks Havoc

Atlanta April 27 The storm toll rises across north Georgia and South Carolina with at least two dead and many injured. Thousands homeless amid widespread destruction from Thursday night tornadoes. National Guard and relief workers struggle through damaged roads to aid stricken families as property losses top over 1 0,000 and climbing.

Atlanta Georgia South Carolina Ned Crovg

Bill Would Give Tax to Counties

A bill authored by representatives Renfro of Huntington and Kenedy of Rosse would let Texas counties retain all revenue from automobile licenses for road construction up to 300000 dollars and authorize retaining one cent of the gasoline tax.

Austin Toprtestatatives Renfro Huntington Kenedy Rosse

Game Official to Accept New Post in May

Austin April 27 A. 3. Smith director of law enforcement in the state game fish and oyster department will resign May 1. He will join the Govern Motors Acceptance corporation at Houston after leaving the post.

Austin Smith Pume, Fish and Oyster Department Fins Govern Motors Acceptance Corporation Houston

Texas Bans Florida Citrus as Fruit Fly Threat Grows

Texas Department of Agriculture moves to ban Florida citrus shipments to prevent Mediterranean fruit fly spread. Agriculture officials cite the return of J M Del Curto from a Washington conference and note actions following the meeting with chief entomologist George B Terrell.

Austin Texas Department of Agriculture Florida George B. Terrell J. M. del Curto Washington

Widow Wins Lawsuit Over 1900s Romance Tie

Chicago, April 27. A jury awarded Anna V Wilkins Williams 1200 of 25000 awarded by a 60 year old widow and a 73 year old widower in a romance case. Williams testified she knew Peter Feldt since he was young and their relationship began after his first wife died. Feldt denied engagement claiming only friendship and called a gift ring a play ring.

Chicago Acs Anna Vwil- Tiaws Velde Earl Williams Peter Teldec Swice Felde Metinge Hut Divs Ee Ah

Bostonians to Be Feted Here in San Antonio Visit

Ten Boston chamber members arrive at 7:20 p.m. aboard the Southern Pacific for a day of entertainments. They stay at the Vlog hotel, tour the city from Smith Young Tower, and attend a 10:30 a.m. military flying exhibition at Kelly field hosted by Gen. Frank Y. Lahm. William Melosh and Tom H. Ethridge Jr. speak at a luncheon at the St. Anthony hotel before a 2 p.m. flight to Medina Lake and a 4:30 p.m. departure.

Chamber of ‘Commerce Boston Chamber San Antonio Southern Pacific Railroad Southern Pacific Coast Vlog Frank Y. Lahm Kelly Field Membres’ Council Kifer St. Anthony William Melosh The Light Tom H. Ethridge Jr South Texas Medina Lake Winburn Field Pacific Coast

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