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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1930

Page

6

Woman Help! As Bandit Seeks Man

Police linked two suspects to a string of burglaries in Lavernia and nearby towns including a drug store break in at Lavernia. The Lavernia Motor Company cash drawer yielded only 20 cents. A break in at a Linne store was thwarted as suspects fled toward San Antonio.

Pace Onn Dlcnelics Tre Ancke Fan Lavernia Atore Cnbbers Lavernia Boerne LaCoste Lavernia Motor Company San Antonio

Jury Delays Target Major Shepard in Denver Case

In a Denver federal proceeding Major Shepard faces murder allegations over his wife Mrs. Shepard’s 1929 death. Defense argues a platonic affair and illness. prosecution cites possible poisoning. Autopsy contested, letters read, Brandon testifies of engagement after the death, while agents question witnesses about Beverly Brandon and Wake Shepard.

Ahepard Miss Brandon San Antonio Shepard Fort Riley Major Shepard Denver Department of Justice Ile Alto Brandon Gille Howe Beores Lettera Sho Major Dent Ebe Wake Shepard Federal Grant

Yeggs Escape With 114 From News Firm Safe

Reported burglary at Interstate Wewa agency 230 North Medina Street shows safe cracked and $114 taken. Investigators say a suspect entered during a weekend, and police track multiple nonfatal burglary probes. A diamond ring valued at 160 and other jewelry were reported stolen from Miss Vincent Turner at 322 East Bocout Street. The hardware store at 820 West Houston Street also tied to the spree with unspecified loss.

Leges Wewa North Medina Street Moniley O. F. Esana East Magnolia Evenier Vincent Turner Bocuat Street Specia Hardwere Company Weat Houston Street

Escaped Prisoner’s Odd Death Thwarted by Police

In Chicago on December 22 1925 a condemned man named Joe Stein near the county jail recounted repeated escapes from execution. He described how authorities halted each attempt and planned to offer a chicken dinner before the final bang, only to have his pardon delayed as police failed to reestablish contact.

Chicago Etx Wesbledon Joe Stein Sal Washington Stein Stela

Maitland in Busty Plea in Military Court

The Maitland case in a military court features testimony from Major Inmon and Dr Bolibaugh regarding Maitland’s intoxication and injuries after an auto collision. Defense counsel Wayne Davis argues Maitland’s reputation as a famed flyer justified a plea of entity, while the court deliberates and recesses without the defense statement being presented.

Wayne Davis Lesina Paire Filer Davin Mailland Bla Entity EB. H. Jumov Medicol Corps Martland Maitland Kelly Field San Antonio O. D.,bolibaugh Medical Corps Cheriba Leutenant Bolibaugh Aaiel Iupresarii Harol Caburn Infantry Clarence Tt. Day Field Artillers J. V. Held Otto V. Rethowt Cavalry Tilmoon Campbell Finance Department Marmwett KR. Wards Liew Gordon R. Calta Walter J Signal Corps Ajosham Wahed Hicbned V. Nicholas Engineering Srauon Marj. Webster A. Capron Ordinance Department Harold H. Galliett J. K. Reynolds Keott Ciil Gordon Gray Vicwt Edward Sullivan

Carburetor Cuts Out Carbon Gas Claim

New York report claims a carburetor by John Juherz eliminates carbon monoxide. The device uses canine kerosene or fuel oil adaptable to automobiles aircraft ships and engines. Three carburet ing chambers replace one with separate passages and five outlet holes per nozzle.

New York Dec John Juherz Alba Intagirint

Thompson Sues Man for Slander in Chicago

Mayor William Hale Thompson filed a $1,000,000 defamation lawsuit in superior court against Col. Igbert Isham Tandolph, president of the Chicago Association of Commerce. The complaint cites slander in a one-page brief and seeks damages.

Thompson Chicago UPI William Hale Thompson

Rum Running Vessels Seized by Coast Guard

NEW YORK December 22 Coast Guard announced seizure of three rum running vessels with crews of eight men and cargo worth 130000 dollars. One captured craft sank after 400 cases were transferred to coast guard.

New York Vqner Coast Guard

Farm Exodus Drives Job Loss Across Regions

Uphorst reports a mass movement of more than 40,000 per day as farms shift workers to cities within ten states. The exodus, led by the Tawleigh foundation overseer Mreetar, is cited as a major factor in unemployment, with promises of new furniture and goods at low prices highlighted in daily classifieds.

Uphorst Meryace Awaminnubos D.C. Des Amrheny Farma Taal Fante Mreetar Tawleigh Foundation Wnemrinement

Snow Covers North Texas in Record Cold Snapshot

Snow blanketed North Texas with Texas cities reporting new lows. Dallas measured 2 inches of snowfall, while Sweetwater logged six inches. Temperatures fell to the single digits in several towns. Amarillo and Lubbock also posted notable cold records as more snow and freezing weather rolled through the region.

Amarillo Dalla United States Weather Bureau EL Page del Rio Growneville Auclin Houston Port Arthur Galveston Corpus Christi Paleatince Sweetwater Corsicana Xeado Tyler Wichita Falls Lubbock Tubbeck

Freeze Brings Cold Spell Across Ss A Section

Northerly winds sweep across North fexan and San Antonio as the Angol weather bureau warns of a deep freeze. Temperatures are forecast to dip to 24 degrees Monday night and again each night through Christmas Day, with a low of 23 degrees reported Sunday night. Cold weather advisories extend to both East and West Nexus areas for Monday night and Tuesday.

Vasuet North Fexan Sam Antonioln

Southern California Faces Frost Risk as Temperatures Drop

Temperatures in Southern California sank to 26 degrees in the San Bernardino area with frost warnings for growers. D. Young, a government expert, said a hard frost was unlikely due to a northeast wind, but warned that still air could raise danger if wind ceased. Frost was also reported in several Northern California locations including Sacramento and San Jose with other towns listing low single digits to mid 40s.

Los Angeles Rome California Pomona D. Young Chico Independence Junte Rosa San Jose Nedlands Tied ‘Bluff Sacramento San Francisco Murekra Muto Robles

Threats and Razor Gesture Lead to Fines for Bandera

Charles Bandera faced four charges in Corporation Court including drunkenness and disturbing the peace. Judge A L Matlock fined Sanders 50 pounds on one disturbance charge and dismissed another, while two drunkenness charges resulted in fines of 6 and 10 dollars and a jail term for Sanders. The incident began after Bandera broke furniture at his wife’s home on 508 Santa Clara Street and then went to his father in law’s house at 225 Rusk Street, where he threatened him with a razor. the father in law struck him with a broom handle during testimony.

S Rowl Inlaw Charles Bandera East Commerce Mondasin Corporation Court A. L. Matlock Sanders Santa Clara Street Souters Rusk Street

City Enables Funds Equalization Across Banks

City council approves transfer of $109 810 from City Central Bank and trusted company to Alamo National and Frost National banks to balance accounts. Merchant bills totaling $807 20 and notes totaling $20 072 82 on the 1920 general fund ordered paid, sidewalk paving of Salinas Street $140 40, paving Broadways from Camahan Avenue to the City Amita, alka Wom approved. cold weather boosts demand for wood coal and fuel.

City Central Bank and Truat Company Alamo National Bank Frost National Bank Balanco Salinas Street Broadwas Camahan Avenue Amita Alka Wom

Deny Tynan's Bribe Charge Trial Update

The article reports on ongoing legal proceedings where Tynan amended his answer denying a bribe scheme tied to mint vending machines. It details alleged testimony from Ben Tuby about a money making plan, plus denials and demands for proof from defendants Bachtel and Turner regarding offers to buy Tynan's house and knowledge of mint-rending-machine instructions.

Tynan DSP Purner Tyhon Turner Becht Florida Hachtel Bachtel Sail Turner Beethe Pachtel O. TB. Tack Bachhtel Bent and TI. PT Attornes

Cigarettes and candy stolen in Skylight raid

Burglars entered the Willi Morin old brother store at 18 West Commerce Street early Monday, escaping with 20 cartons of cigarettes and candy. Cameo brooch valued at $25 reported missing, along with a poultry theft in another home. Katy Produce Co. in San Martino reported eggs and produce stolen from their stores in that city.

Willi Morin’ Old Brother West Commerce Street CG. W. Seamons Boralea Street TR. J. Stork Furnish Katy Produce Company of San Martos

Money Artist Bets Years Money Artist Bets Years

Pleas of guilty entered Monday in Federal court by several defendants jailed on charges of federal law violations. Jose Cisneros pleaded guilty to altering United States currency and received three years in federal penitentiary. Sevastion afesquite pleaded to prohibition sale and got six months in county jail from March 15. Francisco Gonzales faced liquor law violation and was fined 150 dollars or 80 days in county jail. Enrique Mesa Solinas charged with prohibition law violation was fined 50 dollars. Manuel Santos sentenced for unlawful entry from Mexico to serve time in county jail and deportation ordered, with dates starting October 27.

Fedecs Jose Cisneros United States Bedern Sevastion Afesquite Groder Francisco Gonzales Aml Enrique Mesa Solinas Manuel Santos Mexico

One Arrested Two Escape in Attempted Store Burglary

Special Officer Giesecha interrupted a burglary at Karin Clothing, 480 West Houston street, early Monday. He arrested one man. a man and woman companion fled in a car, leaving the other inside. Nathan Karin reported about 400 dollars worth of clothing taken.

Trieks Karin Clothing Company West Houston Street Oficer Giesecha Geitecke Nathan Karin

Burial Park Tile Bids Are Received

Bids for burial park tile were received at a Monday city council meeting. Three bids were submitted and referred to Park Commissioner Treph Rubiola for tabulation. A single bid for a new sewer pump at the sewage plant was also received and sent to Street Commissioner Paul E. Bieters for action. The reception is noted as poor. the ad mentions tile work advertising today.

San Toro Cite Council Trcph Rubiola Tiaposa Paul E. Bieters

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