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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1930

Page

5

Capone’s Sister Weds Public Enemy in Chicago Wedding

Mafalda Capone, 18, sister of Al Capone, marries John J. Maritos in a high profile St. Mary’s Catholic Church ceremony in Suburban Chicago. A large police presence patrolled the scene as five men were arrested nearby. a lavish cake valued at $21,000 and a guest list of north shore elites marked the event amid rumors Capone attended.

Chicago Mafalda Capone Sistee Alphonee Capone John J. Maritots Yesterdar Capone Neo Garde Arvil Crenes St. Mary's Ralph Capone Honolulu Cubs Hich Malalda Ntin Covn North Shore Rend Frank Diamond Aiphonce Chicas Crime Commission

Connally Denounces Tariff Measure as Profiters' Bill

Senator Connally Democrat of Tennessee condemned the Smoot Henley tariff proposal calling it a profiteers bill and said it failed to deliver promised prosperity. Senator Reed Smoot Republican of Utah defended the measure noting higher customs receipts in November compared with last year.

Washington, D. C Je Smoot-Henley Connally Tenn Reed Smoot Tab

Search Made for Couple in Killing of Guard at Jail

Sheriff Harry Stevens directed a cross state search for a young man and a woman who yesterday entered the jail country town and killed peace officer Chel F. Fray, a 31 year old guard, with his own revolver before fleeing after failing to open the women's cell and taking a boot heel as evidence. The fugitives Nal Peleo and a woman escaped.

Carthage Harry Stevena Chel F. Fray

Actress Diane Millett Dies in Madras Honeymoon

Cablegram reports former actress Diane Eltis Millett died in Madras during her honeymoon. The couple had planned a grand tour through India, Egypt, and Spain after leaving for Los Angeles. The report notes Millett was young and the trip was to bring them to Los Angeles.

U. 8 Los Angeles Mra Stephen C. Millett Diane Eltis Madras Millett Young Tor Iren Lee Angelés Egypt Spain Isrwire

Experts Keep U8 Trade Level High in Recession

Experts Wend Serge and Dee Li lead management in Wend Serge Ontario and D. Li focus on live enterprise in current recession. Active WW Barnes chairs the national business survey conference and cited steady freight volumes at Taree properline amid downturn.

Wend Serge Dee. Li Frede Taree Properlinne WW. Barnes

Shooting Gallery Fire Left Unattended Sparks Dangers

A fragmented report describes a shooting gallery fire with rapid fire and smoke. Firemen rushed inside as explosions rattled the premises while efforts focused on preventing further damage and injury. Names and exact locations are unclear due to damaged text.

Suit on Library Inscription Lost by U S Architect

A U.S. architect faces a suit over an inscription at a library. The case involves Warren, Louria University, and claims the inscription was altered during restoration efforts after World War I. The dispute centers on ownership and the right to display the historical marker.

U.S Warren America Cain Louria University Abe Enda Holt Actionk Sre Manel

Bootleggers Held Man Captive In City Night Standoff

Police seek three bootleggers two men and a woman who abducted Sean Johnson from 18 Piedmont Street on Saturday night forcing him to haul whiskey to Austin. He was locked in a vacant east side house from 9 PM to 5 AM amid threats and abuse before escaping to the police station. He could not recall the exact house number and wandered to Hot Wells road seeking help.

Sean Johnson Negen Piedmont Strent Manny Trin Austin Boutesere

Caution Holds Back Recovery Says New NAM Survey

A National Association of Manufacturers survey of 939 firms shows the slow economic rebound is mainly due to consumer retrenchment in buying necessities. The study indicates the industry is operating at about 42 percent of normal in the period covered, with some sectors faring slightly better.

New York Drc National Association of Manufacturers

Father and son charged in murder at Maven farm

James F. Bunon and his son Charles Baie face first degree murder charges in the death of six family members at Maven farm last February. Authorities say Baie confessed to the killings after a dispute over chores. Bunon was arrested at Waldport and awaits transport to answer for the crime. Prosecutor Js Taylor indicated he plans to question Bunon about related events in Baie’s confession.

Williston de Dee Charles Baie Tamer Albert Woven Maven Ana Sebater James F. Bunun North Hole Waldport Gre Hevens Chares Ue Farm Ahtornes Js Taylor McKenzie County Sear

Girl Killed in Hotel Shooting in Dallas and Injured Operator

Five-year-old Dee Collie and Miss Patey Barker died in a Dallas hotel shooting. Hotel operator Tony John Collie, 8, was in serious condition from a head wound. Acquaintances told police Barker had lived at the hotel off and on for three years before recently moving away.

Dallas Dee R. W Tony John) Collie Patey Barker

Students Demand Mondade Resign in Cuba Referendum

Havana reports students press for resignation of President Machado as business and professional groups along with labor unions are urged to back a referendum. The call centers on a demand from student activists seeking political change and leadership change amid mounting unrest.

Mondade Havana Endo Demusis Ma~chrihy

Seek to Aid Man in Prison for Silence in Cadillac

In Cadillac Michigan two moves were under way today to aid Frank Harland a prisoner detained for an indefinite period. He has demanded information about the source of liquor that led to his arrest for drunkenness, saying he knows nothing about it.

Cadillac Frank Harland Dacmer

Betrothal rumor links Balkan royals and Albania king

A Balkan intrigue centers on a supposed marriage between Princess Budurit, sister of King Moris, and King Ale mul Zagu of Albania. Reports state General Wikuff traveled to Rome as part of the diplomatic bustle surrounding the alleged betrothal amid a wider royal preoccupation in the region.

Nepors Wikuff Rome Neritia Marriace Budurit Moris Alemul Zagu Albania

Husband Jailed After Wife’s Phantom Tale In Debt Row

A husband remains jailed after his wife allegedly ran up debts in a reported tale of financial trouble. Court records show bracketed accusations and a disputed marriage link. Local authorities note the case centers on alleged kiting and forged documents.

North Carolina Bank Fails to Open in Weaverville

A fragmented early report notes a bank in Weaverville, North Carolina failing to open amid unsettled conditions. Officials and customers faced delays as authorities investigated the situation and searched for missing records. Local offices remained closed while a temporary staff was deployed to manage mutual balances and customer queries.

North Carolina

Girl Scouts Order Portrait Painted of Mrs Hoover

San Francisco artist says he has been commissioned to paint the portrait of Mrs Torbert Hoover. The Girl Scouts of California ordered the portrait to hang in the national Girl Scouts HQ in New York. Mrs Meaver is an honorary president of the national organization.

San Francisco Nec Tolay Torbert Hoover Girl Scouts of California Flynn National Girl Leaves New York

Labor department reports November job declines and minor gains

The labor department reports a 0.4 percent drop in total pay and a 6.1 percent fall in roll totals from October, based on 41,325 establishments. November saw 4,712,082 employed with weekly earnings totaling 11,903,230 dollars. Coal mining and retail trade rose, while manufacturing and local posts declined. In Rio de Janeiro, Admiral Seani Noronha resigns as secretary of the navy. Admiral Conrade Heck named successor.

Washington B.C Labor Department Rio DE Tasetro Seaiis. Noronha Mary Getulio Vargas Conrade Heck

Police seek safe expert in $481 Postal robbery

Toltee Monday detectives pursue a safe expert after a $481 robbery at the Postal Telegraph company, 1410 West Commerce Street. The thief entered from the rear and opened the safe by manipulating the tumblers, leaving investigators A G Lankford Al Hartman and supervisor G F Tubbs without clues.

Toltee E& Dutamy Valentine Postal ‘Telegraph Company West Commerce Street Sunilar A. G. Lankford al Hartman Thrush G. F. Tubbs Manger

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