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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1930

Page

9

Texag U Frat Ordered To Suspend After Death Case

Texas A and M University administrators order the Teague chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha to suspend activities until September 1, 1882 following an investigation into the death of 24 year old Mildred Woodruff of San Antonio. Coroner’s verdict cites lethal ethyl alcohol poisoning at an unauthorized party. Fraternity found guilty of improper administration of student affairs.

Astin Terag University of ‘Tegan Lambda’ Chi Alpha Diaband Equittee Mildred Woodruff San Antonio N Teateenity House W. J. Moore Ife Woodruff Seule Jake M. Burna Culin

Doctor's Prescription for Colds and Headaches

A brief note presents 666 as a speedy remedy for colds and headaches, marketed under a doctor's prescription. The text mentions tablets and suggests relief claims, typical of a period print.

Eskimo Girl Crowned Arctic Beauty Queen

A beauty contest in the Arctic circle selects a girl from a group of twenty four participants at Hakrr Inke trading post. Andrew Brown oversees the event and announces the winner, the first to claim the prize in this region.

Arctic Winrlveg Encosink Oll Eski Andrew Brown Hakrr Inke Chesterfield Inlet Aciolt Ing Stor Ig Mirrer

Former Narcotic Agent Killed in Canyon Gunfight

Four officers in Randall County Canyon pursued a man believed to be Bunsom Me Carver of New York, once linked to the federal narcotics service. After boarding a bus four miles north of Canyon, the suspect opened fire and was shot dead by Sheriff John Ery, Chief Frank Hicke, and Deputy Bob Hurnett.

Canyon Texas Bunsom Carver New York Federal Bureau of Thréstics Here John Ery Randall County Frank Hicke Bob Hurnett O Canyon

Juarez Officials Tied to Slain Probe

Juarez district attorney Palagio and a companion left the city to pursue reports of a family plot in the mountains north of Juarez. Officials believed the trip was a ruse to lure them away amid criminal schemes.

Juarez EL Paso Tuarex Palagio Jaares

Student rushed to hospital after incident

A student was rushed to a hospital after an event as a doctor examined her. The name of the other student involved was not disclosed. Dean Moore stated the committee remains committed to the principle of group responsibility in the administration.

Dean Moore

Produce Shipments Show Strong Yearly Growth Through December

Shipments of vegetables and fruits rise overall for the year to December, led by heavy spinach volumes totaling 150 cars versus 197 last year. Grapefruit from the Rio Grande Valley drops to 445 cars, tomato totals fall to 132 cars, while overall market conditions in the Winter Garden district remain strong with premium prices.

Lexar Feterel State Market News Waireau Hero Rio Grande Valley Winter Garden District

Defeat Seen for State Road Bond

Font Worth Texas December speech by Ely of Abilene as highway chair on constitutional amendment for state highway bonds. Ely backs a 200 million bond issue. Fly forecasts House approval though Senate opposition, reversing last year's split.

Font Worth Texas Ely Abilene Highway Commission Fly House Senate

New Tail Line Permit Sought for Texas and Pacific North

At an interstate commerce hearing W T Long, superintendent of transportation for the Texas and Pacific, argued that a new efficient route with branches to Lubbock Amarillo and Vega would double freight and passenger speeds. He cited rapid delivery between Dallas and Fort Worth and connections to Brownfield Levelland Littlefield Hereford and other points if approved.

Luybock Teras Verny and Pacific Milway Esos Pacific Northern Ig Spring Vega Lubbock Amarillo Interstate Commerce Commission W. T. Long Texas and Pacific Dallas Fort. Worth Brown Field Levelland Littlefield Ammatilla Hereford

Actress Silent in Engagement Rumor

Hollywood rumor centers on actress Hita La Roy denying or confirming an engagement to agent Benjowin C. Herschfigh. The report notes her as a leading motion picture star and beauty amid speculation.

PAL Uant INS Hollywood Hita la Roy Benjowin C. Herschfigh Herschfield Screen Slas Lahoy Rod Lo Racque Ee Annes

Marine Asks Pay Increase in Annual Report

Washington dispatch reports Marine Corps commandant General DeWitt Fuller says the corps faces pay and promotion challenges. He urges prompt action to reduce financial worry and ensure service personnel can focus on national duties.

Washington, D.C Deu Y W. Fuller

Soviets Reject Draft Disarmament Convention

Geneva dispatch reports the Soviet delegation refused to accept the draft treaty of the League of Nations Preparatory Disarmament Commission. They stated the instrument is entirely futile to achieve any real reduction of armaments.

Geneva Teague of Nations

Leighton Charged with Fraud in Pauline Marriage

In Los Angeles Hugh Chisholm Leighton president of Interstate Hotel Co charged Pauline Frederick with a fraudulent marriage to gain a fourth husband. Frederick, a stage and screen actress, said the marriage was in name only and filed on Leighton’s act amid reports he is ill in Berkeley. The couple wed last April and the charge centers on annulment proceedings.

Los Angeles Tye Pauline Frederick Hugh Chisholny Teichton Leighton Interstate Fourth Hos Brerly

Famous Actress Josie Millward Fights Bronchitis Illness

Noted actress Josie Millward, known in earlier generations, is reported ill with bronchitis. A fainting episode prompted a brief hospital stay for recovery as word spread among entertainment circles in the era.

Ariowlon Fugland Dee

Son Is Born to Mrs Michael Arton

London dispatch reports a son born today to Mrs Michael Arton wife of the Italian novelist and playwright at their Jamton residence Mrs Arton formerly Countess Atlante Mercati.

Michael Arten London Michael Arton

Charity baskets aid marked by Associated Charities

Mrs Maud Dee secretary of the Associated Charities Pu gany calls for groups and individuals planning Christmas basket distribution to notify the charity with names and addresses of recipients to avoid duplication.

Mra Maud Dee Associated Charities Pugany

Gun shipment theft shocks border enclave as guards seized

A group of about two hundred armed men in plain clothes forced entry into the customs enclosure at CHEFOG Chinaw. They seized sixty cases of rifles believed destined for inland forces. Authorities suspect the raid was orchestrated to move arms toward interior regions.

Chefog Chinaw

Australia Raising Conversion Loan in Dec 1 Report

GANTERRA Australia notes a subscription of about 6.5 million Australian dollars toward the 140 thousand Australian conversion loan offered to meet obligations maturing this month. The effort aims to fund government or corporate obligations and reflects investor engagement in the national debt program.

Australia Ganterra sAustralia

Test Every Man Past 40 Should Make Promises Cure Claim

A dubious medical advertisement touts a prostate gland cure for men past middle age. It claims widespread use, promises a free book and a coupon for a free copy, and urges mail requests to the Electro Thermat Co in Steubenville Ohio.

Electro Thermat. CO Hun

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