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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1931

Page

3

Elopement Crumbles As John Gilbert Ina Claire Go To Trial

Los Angeles August reports detail the airline elopement of actress Ina Claire and actor John Gilbert. Cruelty charges stem from claims Gilbert pressed separation and temporary estrangement, with legal proceedings opening in Superior Judge Joseph Sproul’s chambers.

Los Angeles Ine Claire John Gilbert Gilbert Uanuel Jefe Alana Jostph Sproul Alia Las Vegas Nev Sproul Arkel Miss Claire Mies Panag Holtzmann New York Claire

Fall Construction to Bring Jobs for Idle Men

President Homner announced a new Government Building Program report. Public buildings at an estimated cost of 300 million dollars will be under construction by Sa and will provide work for men idle now. The plan aims to stimulate employment across public projects.

Wadmisgtos D.C. Ave Lanstraction Manils Homner

August Legion Meeting Canceled Amid Training Absences

An August Legion meeting is canceled as many members are in military training. A later convention is planned for August 21 to 23 in El Tio, WA.

Legion Alamo Pont Wednardnn the Legion el Tio

German seaplane Targoat embarks toward the United States

The giant seaplane Targoat, under Lieut. Chire ence Fi Sebililbasee, carried 10 passengers toward New York and Alines from Altenhein after a long Atlantic crossing begun in November 1029. The craft, with two women aboard Abra Giorg Adams and Franz Glongebroch, aims for the U S port as it reports a historic flight path from Cape Verde to Fernanda Norwabn off Linzil.

RY DE Daneiro Awe Geeman Bylig DOK Bahio United States Chireence -Fi Sebililbasee Lyan Fone New York Alinens Abra Giorg Adlams Auctrinn Franz Glongebroch Odile Ure Sua Atletic Cape Verde Islands Fernanda Norwabn Linzil Altenhein Swirxeelanid

Civilians Aid Birmingham Search for Black Slayer

Civilians joined officers today in a citywide hunt for a Black suspect after a highway attack near a girls camp. Augusta Wom, a neighbor, died from injuries. Nell Williams and Tonie Woml were wounded. The assailant allegedly confined the victims for hours before fleeing.

Birmingham Augusta Wom Nell Williams Sinin Splaa Attymbianta Tonie Woml

American Fliers Escape Sandino Battle in Managua

In Managua on July 22 a bomb and machine gun clash occurred as American fliers, aided by Marine scouts, escaped Sandinista forces. Sergeant Meritage and Carpenter Kimmons participated in the operation amid jungle fighting and gunfire.

Managua Nietragun Augusting Saniting Néenenguan Bardit Sargeant Meritage Carpinnit Kimmons Marine Mane Managun -Todar

Guard and Trusty Sought in Arizona Prison

In Florence Arizona on August 5 1915 guards Charles Rose and Dewey Thurlaw are reported no longer in their posts at the state prison. Authorities say they are seen seeking three rings and are at large.

Arizona Blorence Anz Charles Rose Arizona Atnte Dewey Thurlaw Thare

Capone Notes To Be Bared In Public

Washington Aug 6 Attorney General Mitchell will make public correspondence from federal prosecutors in Chicago and himself about recommendations for Capones sentence if he pleads guilty The letters were presented to Judge Wilkerson and described as binding if the plea stands The note suggests government aims to disclose the exchanges and possible influence on the Capone case

Linhoriel Rerties Washington, D.C AT Capone Mitchell Will Chicago Grnevel Mitchell Witherson Capone Dutik Wilkerson

Flying Broker Moves Between New York and Chicago

A flying broker is reported to have departed Roosevelt Field at 6:18 p m Eastern Standard Time for a one day Chicago run. The task involves Accommoning the Aniire de Genet and a block broker, with details fragmentary and unclear in the source text. Further readable specifics are not provided.

Huffman N.Y Chicago Roosevelt Field N. 8 Tamon Goodwin

18 Families Escape Forest Fire Near Spokane

Spokane dispatch reports 18 families narrowly escaped a forest fire as flames spread across North Washington. The blaze intensified amid a broader battle against spreading fires, with over 200 structures threatened in the region.

Spokane Wash Tiree Wiaho Tojay Gretorm

Negroes Move Northward to Cities Amid Migration Trends

Washington analysis shows marked rise in northern black populations as migrants flock to cities like New York Chicago and Detroit. Dr Joseph A Lill notes the shift follows postwar prosperity, with northern birth rates improving and city labor demand drawing freedmen into skilled trades and urban life.

Washington, D. C Noribert Joseph A. Lill Renlils Maw Bern Agriculture Wilfrid Harleurs New York Chicago Detroit Anto

Senate Hearing Questioned Bankhead Replacement by Heflin

Washington August 5 The claim Heflin rather than Bankhead won Alabama’s Senate seat last November due to campaign expense overage was presented to the Senate Elections Subcommittee. Heflin’s attorney Frank A. Bampton sent a letter to Senator Hastings alleging disqualification for excess spending beyond the state limit.

Washington, D. C J. Thomas Heflin John Dunkhead Senate Alabama Hastings Delaware Frank A. Bampton Heflin

Argentine Naval Officers Visit Washington

A party of Argentine naval cadets aboard the training ship Sarmiento toured American ports and called on President Hoover yesterday. In Washington the visitors were received by government officials and did not disclose further plans.

Nuerremt Merrier Washington, D. T Ctticere Tink Asiniog Sarmiento Hoover

Freight loadings show weekly decline in 1920s rail traffic

Rail freight loadings for the week ended July 28 totaled 752,000 cars, down 35,608 from the prior week. The American Railway association reported a drop of 19.2 percent versus the same week last year, with the year-to-date totals also well below 1920s levels.

American Tailway Association

Bandit in Prigon: After 7th Escape

A bandit with a seven escape record, Leland Tarver, and accomplice Richard Rowland were captured near Chicago after a July 18 prison break involving 30 prisoners. They were returned by motor to Prigon area authorities. The report notes prior arrests and a kidnapping robbery attempt linked to the men.

Leland Tarver Georgit Bandit Cecaper Ube Richard Rowland Chicago

City News Dance Every Night Tonight

City news note reports a late evening dance event titled Dance Everyight. Details are sparse but indicate a scheduled social gathering likely at a local venue with expected attendance and music. The brief emphasizes community entertainment in the area.

Bird shot injures unborn baby in shotgun accident

In Imperial Cab Aug 6 a man attempting to shoot a chicken hawk discharged his gun injuring a woman and her unborn child. Doctors performed Cesarean and the baby survived after surgery while both mother and infant reportedly progressing well.

Uiniversal Service Imperial Cab Phrer Bird-Zhol Abs Alfred Tatght Trinh Infield

Wan Beaten by Companion of Road to San Antonio

Jose Villa ten years old of Rockdale was beaten by a companion while traveling toward San Antonio. He was found wandering in his underwear on a street near a railroad yard with blood on his body as detectives and police investigated the attack. A man named Hinton, special agent for Southern Pacific, aided Villa before police arrived. The assailants fled on a freight train from Los Angeles, sharing some loot before the assault.

Jose Villa Rockdale Rome San Antonio Villa Robert J. Gresvin Westing Inge Bereo Southern Pacific M. Hinton tor_te Ieson Vida Willt

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