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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1930

Page

17

Nan Cantrell Identified as Riverside Park Robber

Finmie Cantrell, an escaped convict, was identified as the hatless bandit who robbed J. W. Shigeyard at Riverside Park Pharmacy last week, taking $17 with a pistol. Cantrell will be returned to Huntsville to complete a ten year sentence on hold charges as officers recount his long trouble with the law.

Finmie Cantrell J. W. Shige Riverside Park Wresu Street Shenpold Cantrell Gantzel Wee Broadway Unee J. Kanepper Ad North Alpine Casa Funu Wistilla Falls Wenitentiary Hunteville

San Angelo Rental Market Shows Steady Vacancies

San Angelo vacancies remain low with vacant houses valued around 400 dollars per year. Realtors report steady demand and listings scarce as rents rise modestly. The survey notes vacancies across areas, with market activity influenced by year‑to‑date trends and local economic conditions.

San Angelo San

Mexico Railroad Head Buys Cattle

In San Angelo, a railroad head purchase ties into Texas cattle market activity. Reports mention ranchers in the region noting inquiries and activity along the border as rail links extend toward Alpine and beyond, affecting cross state commerce and livestock movements.

Mexico

Merkel Air Field Completion Prompts War Time Installations

Fragmentary OCR describes a US air field near Merkel with references to a 1000 watt beacon, steel towers, and defensive groundwork. It mentions a line of wireless or electrical installations extending roughly 20 miles apart along a new transit corridor and notes field locations at Kelgert Athleue and Sweetwater within a seven mile area.

Merkee Bia Goveenmienl Alan le Rouly

Insurance Man Is Dead at Kingsville

The body of Wyrne, about 40, was found in a Kingsville location following a Sunday death. The deceased, represented by Pesan Life Insurance, came from Austin in April. A coroner’s verdict of death by a cuty alcoholer was returned at the inquest.

Kingsvitt Wyrne Mbut Ugree Ela Pesan Life Insieanre Company Austin T. M. Colston

Texas Hunters Fined for Violations in October

The Texas game commission reports 305 fines issued to hunters in October for violations of game and fur laws. Secretary Tucker of the committee noted enforcement actions and penalties, highlighting compliance efforts and the ongoing crackdown on illegal hunting practices.

Texas Austin Theo Hundre Wba Rmme Wed. Tucker Pxvalyr Gammy Wna Oseiey Rommission Thr Chins Ylaltea Appraniaintels Tocker Oid

Port Arthur Grain Shipments Quadrupled This Year

In Port Arthur the municipal docks show a sharp rise in grain shipments with volumes trebling compared to the previous year. Officials report rapid growth and expect continued increases as trade expands.

Port Arthur San Angelo Pro Ehigysel Talon TWA

Mexico Opens War on Communism

Mexico City reports a vigorous campaign to curb communism with intensified propaganda and surveillance. Government actions target militant groups and disseminated literature as authorities seek to curb subversive influence nationwide.

Mexico Mexico City

Mine Blast Toll Reaches Fifteen Dead

A mine explosion at Hathe slay, near Lon Seinding, resulted in fifteen deaths and two injuries. The incident prompted emergency response and investigations as officials report ongoing danger and check local conditions.

Lon Seinding

Local Theater Workshop Takes Stage in Nacogdoches

In a Tuesday and Wednesday program at Lilue Whenier Workshop in Nacogdoches, Derm Chole Bea of Bath Dust of the Rove headline three plays. Berry Keorger and Annie Nudoff Hovieh present Shown works with direction by Alea and Lligoueus Murvit.

Bea Bath San Aneonio Lilue Whenier Workshop Nacogdoches Pourth Streete At & Yp. m Berry Keorger Annie Nudoff Hovieh Vican Srances Biney Alea Lligoueus Dieclare

Slight Quake Shakes New York Recorded

A shaky tremor was recorded in New York yesterday at the university premnograph, with a smaller aftershock noted around 9:21 p.m. in Bardiiam etlontista. Officials believe the quake originated near Zoukwiley tras dew York, but details remain uncertain.

Bia Kordhuer “University Bardiiam Etlontista York

New Rural Postal Route Opened in San Antonio Area

A new rural route began Monday expanding coverage beyond the ninth route. The service starts along Vista Street and extends to Maclona via Kelly Trail, per Hermaster J. G. Lucna.

San Antonia Maclona Kelly Tiel J. G. Lucna

Hospital Treats Stabbing Victim in Weekend Incident

A stabbing victim named Tuan Vernaviler is hospitalized after an attack at an unidentified location. Police report indicate the assailant remains at large. Victim undergoes treatment at a city hospital on Sunday night.

Hospital Tuan Vernaviler Green Hospital San Wornynda San Ansiets Wight

San Antonian Shot in abdomen reported

A San Antonio resident was shot in the abdomen. The hospital did not provide details about the attack or the victim’s condition, and no further information on suspects or motive was released. The incident remains under police inquiry.

San Antonian

Art Exhibit and Charity Bazaar at Casa Regine

San Antonio figures Morgan and well known arlists enter work for display at Casa Regine December in the annual charity bazaar run by the local Council of Catholic Women. The exhibit features carved pieces by Father Emery and includes a Mayflower coach with intricate detail. Proceeds benefit the council charity fund and the display runs through the Christmas holidays.

Morgan San Antonia Casa Regine Council of Catholic Women Ney Fo Emory Father Lavery Chicago Favors Missions Pearting Our Love of the Lake College Incarnate Word College St. Maury’s University Dane Rei Grange Emery Mt Gio Gendure Ion Artis Es Bihitin Jose Amit Wugo 19 Voll I Ter Newman Kalla Taylor Pan Cook Mre BO. McGill G. T. Thener Ben Mead Harold Toney Pla Cloomon Ralph Persida J. R. Twamilton William Jennings Wilson Nixon Ursula Sahl Alexa Smith M. Calhoun Coleuna

Prison fund needs and crowded courts cited in Mitchell report

The annual report to Congress by Attorney General Mitchell cites expanded prison funding and overcrowded facilities. It links thousands imprisoned for violations of the Volstead act and related prohibitions, noting routine interstates shipments of state automobiles and other enforcement actions contribute to prison strain.

Shington D.C Dutainéy Mitchell Congress Sonvicrians

Murdered gangster found after late night incident

Fragmented report details the killing of a St Louis gangster named Venion WL at 3 a.m. near Merchants bridge. A victim named Wallets was noted, with faint references to a chase and police actions. The text also mentions Marion and a First National Bank reference, all in an unclear, garbled transcription.

St. Louis Pound Venion Ievin GC Lochman Pierce

New planes to be flown to San Antonio air center

Twenty new airplanes will be ferried to San Antonio air center from aircraft factories within the next few weeks. The operation will reduce cross country training time for pilots and save thousands of miles in routing by rail or air. Basic training planes and Morse observation aircraft are slated for delivery to the air corps training center at San Antonio, with shipments in late June.

Sa Antonio Arms Ceitle Marcy Isnesporation Ix Frelory Air Corps Training Center Sane Antonio Air Depot Toomes Morse

Oklahoma Robbery Leaves Man Near Death in Tulsa

Tulsa detectives report a critical injury after a bandit robbery near a pipeline site. A companion girl aided the suspect, and about 220.5 dollars was stolen. Not yet clear if any suspects or witnesses have been located.

Oklahoma sheriff admits Rum Deals in county case

An Oklahoma sheriff pleads guilty to charges in a county corruption case. Involving local officials and associates, the plea centers on alleged gambling and social ties. Trials for co-defendants were reportedly scheduled following the plea.

Oklahoma Oklanoma CSNY Wlman County Tammin County

Doak Takes Oath for Labor Post

Doak of Sinaia takes oath to become secretary of labor in a ceremony reported amid political changes. Senator elect Jace Theris of Veanayivanin is noted in the same update as a key figure shaping the new administration.

Doak BD C Williany Sinaia Wnn Sway Foros Jaceb Theris Veanayivanin

Cattle Tax Lists Propose 900000 Heads in West Texas

In Texas counties including Sax Angelo Presidio and Brewster the 900000 cattle inventory is listed for tax purposes. Officials note cattle values around 89 per head with annual beef and dairy output estimated, highlighting a sizable dairy and beef industry in the region.

Sax Angelo Texaa Davis Presidio

Woman Sets Record in Home Economy

A fragmentary report notes a woman, Dee Teras Scatun, believed to have set a state homestead efficiency record. The text mentions dense instruction projects and government estimates of fruit and vegetable yields, with references to a shallow well and windmill.

Arraignment and Fine Paid in Doe Killing Case

A garbled report notes Albert Davis was arraigned for the killing of a doe on a county ranch and that a man paid the required fine after Vinavia failed to cover it. Names and places are unclear due to OCR errors but reference to a former football star and local officials appears.

SAN Angrio Teans Arthur Beyderson Concho Tom Qreen Exay A Albert Davis Doe Deee Rnc Vinavia Bim

Coxcomb Bloom Weighs Three Pounds in Orange Garden

A Coxcomb bloom weighing three pounds is reported in Orange in the garden of H. M. Barrow. Bartow also grows a magnolia tree that bloomed through the winter.

H. M. Barrow Bartow

Unconfirmed rumors place Hemom Franca in Toulouse

Rumors circulating in the Spanist colony of Toulouse on December 1st claim Major Hemom Franca, a Spanieb avinlir, escaped from Marteld prison and sought refuge in the French city. No official confirmation yet from authorities.

France Toulosse Vrance Dee 1 uPh Hemom Franca Spanieb Avinlir Fron & Marteld Toulouse

Horses Named for Radio Stars in Denton Report

Denton Texas December report highlights a radio themed award naming as speakers discuss notable figures. The article references Sinclair Lewis and mentions contemporaries like Mack and Cor while noting industry praise and public interest in radio driven celebrity names.

Denton Texas

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