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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1930

Page

2

Suit filed against Gulf and West Texas railway line

J W Fox sues Gulf and West Texas Railway for 60000 in the Seventy third District Court claiming a $4 000 000 bond sale and expenses fee. He alleges a contract with Ro Morrison and directors to secure 260 000 for expenses and 2 12 percent commission. Names directors include W C Blanks Fredricksburg Carl Runge Wulff W B Tuttle and R G Hall. The case centers on bond sale efforts and anticipated Southern Pacific purchase of the line from San Antonio to San Angelo via Fredericksburg and other points.

Mn Gull and Weee Toses Railway San Antonio Mid-West J. W. Fox Morrison Southern Pacific Railway Gulf and Westeras W. C. Blanks San Angelo EB. Riley Fredericksburg Carl Runge Misco F. BR Wulff Brady W. B. Tuttle R. 4. Hall Fox Blorrison Interstate Commerce Commssion Bonis Morison Southern Pacific Gulf and West Texas Helf Interstate Commerce Commission Yeu Vibes

Visitor Captain RB E ONeill at Kelly Cant HR

Captain RB E ONeill of the Air Corps visiting Kelly Cant, formerly commended the Tenth School group at Kelly Field. He is now stationed at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, and was seen at Geld Tuesday.

RB. E. O'Neill Kelly Cant E. O'Neill Air Corps Kellyfield Fort Sill Okla

Christmas fireworks sale in Ceres crowding market

Advertisement notes a large assortment of fireworks from American German and Chinese makers. Mentions George Keene druggist and military plaza as display location. Includes description of furnished and water-hed areas and a selection of goods with highlighted deals.

Ceres George Keene Druggtet Flores Sna Military Plaza

Boy Injured Playing Firemen Accident in Home

A 10 year old boy at 800 Hatfield Street was burned when his sister Beatrice spilled boiling water on his face and shoulders during a game of Firemen. He was rushed to Robert B. Green Hospital in serious condition but staff reported no lasting injuries and expected recovery.

Antonia Gonzales Hatfield Street Robert B. Green Hospital Beatrice

Fritz Kraut Burial Service Planned in San Antonio

Fritz Kraut, 58, will be buried in San Antonio. Funeral services from Porter Loring Mortuary Wednesday at 4 PM, with the T A Boand of Woodlaw Avenue Presbyterian Church officiating. Survived by widow Nelda Kraut, two daughters Erpa Newbill and Mrs. Charles Irvin of San Antonio, son Milton Kraut of Leon Springs, and brother Emil Kraut of Sabinal.

Fritz Kraut Fritz Krent Porter Loring Tey Boand Woodlaw Avenue Presbyterian Cinnel Nelda Kraat Sra Erpa Newbill Charles Irvin San Antonio Milton Kraut

Los Angeles High Reports Two Hundred Students

The Los Angeles High School announces enrollment of about 200 students, noting Mildred Hood and Bakeley as new additions. The report mentions Tuesday mornings and a school year context with uncertain details about new forms and toll-related items.

Los Angeles High Cludenia Los Angele Heighly High School Mildred Hood Bakeley

Bexar May Buy Vote Machines

The prospect of Bexar County purchasing voting machines grew brighter after County Judge elect WA Worsheck indicated he would listen to County Clerk Jack Ro Burke after the year starts. Burke said costs drop from 32 cents per ballot to about 10 cents with machines, and the plan allows renting during elections to pay off within 16 years. Former county clerk Chester Hollis will assist after January 1. It was estimated machines could save about $440 per county election.

Berar Worsheck Jack Ro Burke Burke Chester Hollis Port Worth Hurke

Student Charged in Fatal University Accident

Alsais Wee A W Finney of Paris faces negligent homicide charges in connection with the death of Helen Bridges a 21 year old Brownsville university student. The incident occurred when Bridges and her escort were struck by Finney's car near a street intersection on the university campus.

Alseis W. Ob Finney Paris University of Texans Conversinn Helen Bridges Brownsville Ales Miss Bridgia Onbaldo Garcia Drownaville Finnes

Mayen Denies Prohibition Charge in Preliminary Hearing

Tom Mayen, grennoise judge of precinct No 10, was released on $750 bond after pleading not guilty to a liquor possession charge at a preliminary hearing before U S Commissioner Paul A. Tockhart. Investigators testified he entered a Matamoras Street house on a gambling report, found whiskey and several men, and took one man with him. Mayen had previously faced a $1000 temporary bond. He was convicted in 1925 of possession of 18 gallons of whiskey, pleaded guilty, and paid $280.

Tom Mayen Possssson United States Paul A. Tockhart Mayen Turaday Matimoras District Attorney's Office Rassmond South Fistriet South Matamoras Street United States District Clerk's Office

Dope Valued at Million Seized on Boat in New York

Dope valued at more than 1 million dollars seized on the steamship Alexandria in New York Harbor. Customs agents reported about 1000 pounds of narcotics were found in cases from Turkey, shipped via Constantinople. Importers unnamed. action taken by Treasury agents.

N.Y Washington Treasury Toode Thia Alesla New York Harbor Turkey Constantinople

Thapped Pair Shoot Selves in Moody Farm Chase

Ten members of a bandit gang died by suicide after a thrilling chase across the Moody farm near Sidell. A bird was wounded and two others captured during the incident. Dees scored 16 points as part of the chaotic event.

Sidell Dees Atate Ine

Voodoo Cult Rumors Taint Havana Burial Report

Cuban police probe claims that Voodoo worshippers near Havana decapitated a child for a sacrificial offering to Chango. The reports describe descendants of African slaves practicing human sacrifice as part of their religious rites.

Havana Tee Havanaa Chango

Traffic Trap Abolished At Main Avenue Corner

The three year dispute over relocating tracks at Main Avenue and West French Place ends with a city council compromise. Denman property owner transfers the southeast corner to the city, widening track clearance from four feet to twenty feet. Public Service company bears full cost of the replacement for one block both sides.

San Antonio Public Service Company Main Avenue Weat French Place Petty Denman Lox Denon Snace Public Service Company Lt Wap Foul B. Steffler

Margin Trade Ban Sought on U S Stock Exchange

Washington December 16. Senator Heflin Democrat Alabama introduced a resolution to prohibit margin trading on the stock exchange blaming economic conditions for manipulations on the New York market. He argues margin trading fuels instability and seeks regulatory action to curb speculative excesses.

Washington, D. C UPH Stock Exchangeu Heflin Alabama Neww York Exchange

Disappearance report of 15 year old girl Argelino

Police investigate a missing person case after Rantiagg Torres reports his daughter Argelino aged 15 is missing. The family lives on McCullough Avenue and Pearl Street and notified authorities Tuesday.

Rantiagg Torres Mc Uullough Avenue Pearl Atecet Argelino

Two in Reporter's Death Seek New Trial After Appeal

Laredo December 10 A motion for rehearing of the murder case against two Laredo officers, Tom Hernandez and Haymond West, sentenced to life and 20 years for the murder of Harry Williams, a Laredo newspaper reporter in January 1920, has been filed by attorney Fone wt. The Court of Criminal Appeals has affirmed the sentences.

Laredo Munter Ageluat Haymond JT West Ond Toma Hernandez Taredo Harry Williams Toacedo Remark Fone Court of Crimrinal Appeals

Denver road protests under West Texas rail plan

Lubbock Texas hearing on the Texas and Pacific and Pacific extension to build 333 miles in West Texas featured F E Williamson of Chicago president of the Burlington system. Williamson argued public interest requires more rail lines and that existing roads should be allowed to serve while a new line should not intrude on the territory.

Lubbock Texas F. E. Williamson Chicago Burlington Itaiload Sylem Fort Worth Denver Texas & Dacific Prnine West Texas Williamson

Star Weds Man She Sued for $20,000

Mrs Kiewnets marries Anthony Wettach in Alheroneporttann after suing him for 20 000 dollars over injuries. The union follows her third marriage and arises amid a prior flight from the case.

Star West

Crash injures 6.4 and others in multiple city accidents

A Tuesday early morning crash on West Magnolia avenue left Jao A. Friend with minor injuries after his car struck a fire plug and overturned. Mrs W B Childress and a second vehicle occupants escaped harm. Two other collisions sent victims to Stoberk B. Greenway Hospital and a truck overturn on Seguis road injured Ramirez among others.

Jao A. Friend West Magnolia Avenue Johnny Salafang Kucsdey Nuyatta Street Iowa Childress Queen Anne Court Stoberk B. Greenway Pitel Andrena Castro Wood- Town Avenue Ramirez South Sun Suba Street Seguis Road Naseine I Ie

Oklahoma Law Officer Killed in Chickasha Raid

Texas Tate Chickasha police officer was killed in a raid on a private house during a gunfight. George Tate and Tobey Cale, a father and son, were seriously wounded by Hux Meyant, Tate’s fellow officer. O A Visited Meane B Tully and Mr and Mrs Green Martin of Pearnall visited in San Antonio.

Oklahoma Chickasha Oxi Texas Tate Wakehot Inday George Tate Tobey Cale Hux Meyant O. A Meane B. Tully

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