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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1930

Page

3

Escaped Man Bage In Jail At Blango Jailed Again

J. W. White, 34, and Augustine Munoz escaped from Blaney county jail after bars were pried from a window by outsiders. White was recaptured in a San Antonio house Friday night by Detectives Aubrey Mopking Frank Vogler and others and returned to Johnson City Saturday. Munoz remains at large with a third prisoner recaptured.

J. W. White Johnson City White San Antonio Aubrey Mopking Frank Vogler May W. Jack J. S. Casparis Blaney

Blood Transfusion May Save Life of Lady Alexandra

A strong blood transfusion has been used to save the life of Lady Alexandra Merentin, granddaughter of the late Jelies, Chicago and Washington heiress. Ill for weeks, she gained strength after the transfusion. in British hospitals the donor remains unidentified, and she is kept in danger. The report cites the blood honor tradition amid her November illness.

Alexandra London Tady Alexander Merentin Chicago Washington

Route to Channel Asked by Railroad

The Interstate Commerce Commission is asked to authorize a 41 percent average rate under a trackage rights agreement. Railroads Missouri Pacific Missouri-Kansas-Texas and Burlington and Turk Territory seek access to a proposed Harris line along the channel navigation district to reach Miduar Rica.

Titinglon D. C Ciwit Missouri Pacific Burlington and Turk Commerce Commission Harris Finery Chanel Navigation District Miduarrica

Winnipeg Plans Central Heat Unit for city homes

Winnipeg officials outline a central heating scheme to heat 260 buildings. The project, costing 34 million dollars, envisions supplying warmth to every dwelling in the city.

Winnipeg

Agent to Retire After 52 Years

Beaumont report states Deree 34, a longtime railroad official, will retire after more than fifty years with the Southern Wavific lines. The announcement from M A Lave, general agent on Trawis ville, notes Derrice With officers and supervisors confirming the retirement.

British Kill Eighty Insurgents in Thai War District

In the Thora wadds district British forces claim to have slain eighty insurgents and wounded many more as they moved to suppress resistance. The action involved light arms and artillery with troops advancing through the Tantry region. The operation aimed to restore order amid tense conditions in the area.

Thora Wadds

Noleywoon Catit Dee 3 Percent Kin Hubbard Death

The message laments the death of Kin Hubbard and reflects on the impact of his work. It recalls personal regard, stages and prints, and the author’s wish to honor Hubbard with flowers, noting the writer’s long appreciation and influence of his original philosophy.

Noleywoon Catit Dee Hubbard Tts Justike Fabsan Tam

Ramon Navarro Fights To Keep From Directing

Los Angeles reports Ramon Navarro struggles to avoid directing while continuing acting work. The piece notes industry shifts, potential film projects, and gossip on colleagues Clara Dow, Norman Foster, Gloria Swanson, and Warner Brothers connections. It mentions upcoming productions and personnel changes amid postwar entertainment industry bustle.

Holiday Socials and Visits Mark City Notes

A jumble of social announcements describes Miss Peances Schaferdite traveling from Whiladelphia with friends for holidays, dinners and dances at San Antonio venues, and upcoming open houses and entertainments at the Menger and St. Anthony hotels. Guests include Mrs. Machlin Cotey of Vitesse field and Mrs. Glandon, with events hosted by Signa Mao Kovariyy, Dorothy Carter, and others. The piece lists various dinners, dances, and gatherings, plus a marriage ceremony for Dorothy Carter and Lucius Hill planned for Saturday evening. Invitations extend to numerous officers and residents, including Lt. and Mrs. Thomas E. Lewis, and the Towers family in Fort Sill and Kelly.

Edgar G. Glandon Machlin Cotey Vitesse Field Wiinefs G. 2. Roberman California Los Angeles Puentena Gundan Dorothy Carter Alfred Duerler Lucius D. Hill Eleet Menry Phelpa San Matoni Harry WL Vuelos

Future crops farmers hope for Manitoba aid policy

Winnipeg December 97. W J Ward president of Tinested Farmery of Manitoba argues the economic problem must be solved on next season's basis rather than relying on artificial aid. He says past remedies like price supports or direct subsidy would fail and calls for steps to build enduring conditions for next year's work.

Winnipeg Western Canada

Dedication of Harding Memorial Delayed by Hoover Plan

In Marion Ohio plans for the Harding memorial dedication wait on word from President Hoover. Hake Donithen secretary and executive officer of the memorial association said today the association will send no further invitations to the president and that no appeal will be made for his attendance.

Marion Ohio Bec Harting Hoover Hake Donithen The Memorial Association Doniiben

State Secretary Hurt in Wreck

State Secretary Misa Milies Lee Groshan of RIAL was severely injured in a crash outside Alexandria. A police supervisor named AB. E. A. Conaway reported the accident after a collision involving a car owned by Cinyeeune Huey Lane. The wreck occurred yesterday near the area of a private residence and involved Vehicle PRton Fitange.

Sureveport Misa Milies Lee Groshan RIAL AB. E. A. Conaway Neesunia Conway Sousamobile Cinyeeune Huey Prton Fitange Aleanitei

Diamond Mines to Cut Output Half

AMSTERDAM December 27 The international commission of the diamond industry announced today that the General Association of Diamond Producers has declined almost unanimously to reduce production by 50 percent, effective February.

Amsterdam Internation Commission of the Diamond Inensiry General Association of Tewpiora Ha

China Bars Church School Acastex Teachings

Government in China bans church school teachings as part of nationalist reforms. Officials close a religious education center near Shiaebew, northern region, citing allegiance to state ideology and political stability. Local sources report disruption to religious groups and instructional activities.

China Church School Acastex Ene’ Roitinns Ryeaneting Hallurition Shiaebew Here

Veterans eye 250000 loan fund surge to aid former service members

The Veterans Bureau readies for loan applications from roughly 250000 veterans using service certificates. Officials estimate about 18 million will be honored this quarter and 125 million loaned this year. Staff additions include 75 in Washington and regional offices across the country.

Bureau Washington DG Dee Veterans Bureau

Benefit Show Set Saturday at Municipal Auditorium

A Saturday benefit show featuring professional acts and local talent Will be held at the Municipal Auditorium Sarietay night The event organized by the Montreal Stage Employes No Ti aims to raise funds for unemployed charities The program runs from 9 30 am until morning with prize drawings and dances to follow tickets go on sale January 7 through the financial committee member J G Yorran reports

Ye Titerantion Alliance of Montrieal Stage WZFL Curington Total Prozeela Tocat Sue Monated Curinglow Mire J. G. Yorran Will Wen

Seven Boys Die in Mishaps Amid Holiday Tragedy

A holiday stretch brings multiple fatal accidents. Dee Atistin reports seven boys injured or killed in separate incidents. A two year old, Cleo Celine, died at a hospital after an automobile crash. An older boy, Petri Hunat, 16, died while attempting to defend a child during a gunfire incident. A mother, Mrs. GA Caline of Elgin, and her two year old daughter Mare Gare survived unharmed. Carroll of Lockhart suffered injuries when struck while stepping from his car.

Atistin Dee Felon A. Keott Jr Ffo Hunat Petri Cleo Celine Caline Elgin Sisine Mare Gare Chelstias Carroll Lockhart

Landing Sends Word to Meet Mexico City

Dressage from Gen Aasline Spndino, the Nicaraguan rebel, drew cheers at the Ibero African student conference. Delegates heard a speech stressing continental independence and apparent readiness for armed defense, amid unrest in the region.

Landing Mexico City Aasline Spndino Sautine Armel

Georgia Slayer Recaptured. Fugitive Oscar Johns Surrenders

Waycross Ga Dec 27 Tim Barker condemned slayer of his Windy is recaptured near deer today by a group of officers hunting the fugitives Parker surrendered without resistance but Thomas (Tohus) ran into a nearby woul and oxenpird three other fugitives remain at large Oscar Johns identified Parker awaits execution in January in the electric chair The rental columns of The Light I sill advertise a home sewing sale at affordable prices.

Waycross Tim Barker Slaser Windy Ware Deer Pon Bim Oscar Johns Parker Tohus

Saturday Night Radio Schedule and Concert Listings

A dense telecast of station lineups and musical acts across KTSA KOALA networks with numerous orchestras and venues listed. Highlights include the Gunter Orchestra at WOAL and TX venues, tabernacle dinner club programs, and varied Mexican and popular music slots through evening hours.

KTSA Keenl Aid Salkr my—Orchestra Louie Hungry Fire Tiem Galdkette Tulio Korum WAI Bstudio Gunter Orchestra Ditte Circus C. M—Lanotron Va Chevrolet General Electric Lucky Strike Dance N. Blu HVAP Tosp TAS Tabernacle Fatio Atuma KONO Texas Theater CMAC T. A Apache Packing Co m—Binebonne

Chile Bright Spot on U.S. Trade Map

Chile emerges as a bright spot on the Spanish American business map despite a local downturn. Retail trade by Christians and five importers shows resilience ahead of higher tariffs, with cautious optimism from traders surveying conditions and prices.

Chile U.S Santiago DE Cmle Sarvesa Uy

Brookhart on KTOA Program Highlights Radio Appearance

Senator Amith W. D Brockhart of Town is scheduled to speak on the anti injunction for organized labor on the national radio program WERA at 8:50. Diner headliners and musical guests from Geialeon and Hiramiayer WO are billed, with coverage across multiple stations including WES KW KURA WHW.

Amith W. D Brockhart Ational Ford Veil of Geialeon Hiramiayer Noro Aula Miran Opera Olwelock Wes Kura Whw Chicago Vipera Od Pengators Muzlo Jantrence van Orton Formich Ani Lazear

Brookhart Declines Support for Democrats on Senate Move

Senator Brookhart of Iowa says he will not back the Democratic plan to organize the next Senate. He had offered to vote with them if they would unite to end a policy he calls Mellooism and push a program he endorses.

Washington, D. C Brookhart Iowa Senate

Road Drops Rate to Combat Buses

Chicago plan proposes a nine passenger fare of two cents a mile on suburban divisions to test if lower fares reduce meter competition in transit. The proposal, issued by the Chicago Street and Interurban Railway, aims to stimulate travel while challenging competing bus services.

Chicago Map Publi From Merparit

Cuban Plot Thwarted by Cuban Authorities

Authorities reported a thwarted plot in Mavana involving a nationalist faction aiming to overthrow President Macha Christina. Police uncovered plans and canceled arrangements before any action. Gov. Aurelio Hevin, a Nationalist ally, and Secretaries tied to former President Menotal were arrested along with conspirators. their fate tied to Cabanas fortress.

Macha Christina Aurelio Hevin Wiinn O Menotal Cabanas Fortre

Friends Seek Exiles’ Return to Mexico in 1915 Tale

Mexico City reports detail the 1915 upheaval led by Ilo Miiloro style rebels. The narrative lists key events, factions, and calls for exiles to return as tensions rise amid political turmoil. The piece frames the revolt within ongoing regional unrest and leadership changes.

Mexico City Dove Matia Mayloreun Ilo Miiloro Velo

Former Chihuahua Chief in Nighttime Incident Report

Fragmented OCR text notes two teens missing and a former Chihuahua chief arriving with Carlos Riva Palacio in a party setting. Mentions Mesicnu secretary of the interior and a rock incident near a channel. Unclear dates or locations due to garbled source.

Chihuahua Iaete Fran Chiluniuin Moxicw Inayea Carlos Riva Palacio Mesicnu

BeeseMyer 10 Start Term Friday in Los Angeles Case

Gilbert Baesensser, dubbed "ditty crook," faces a 10 to 20 year sentence starting next Friday after pleading guilty to fraud involving over 3 million dollars. Judge Walton Wood imposed sentences for multiple counts tied to Guaranty Building and mortgage schemes, with a six day stay of execution granted and potential reduction on good behavior.

Los Angeles Gilbert T. Baesensser Eelbatzted Ditty Crook Ecu Perle Rill Legin New Sear San Tentin Yenitenvines Hersontyer Walton 3. Wood Dios Angeles le Why Siwre Sssu, Awa North Americas Nond Mocgage Company Mollywood Financial Chicani Social Locdor Guilix Grant Lucca Ferma Twitching and Loan Company Good Pirate Ae

Mexico Deportations and New Governor Inauguration Field

Vers, Dec. 27. Secretary of the Interior says that Mexicans deported from the United States will be kept for a special train to points inside Mexico where they can reintegrate. He left for Tijuana to attend the inauguration of Teja y Lere De Lojada as governor.

EL Paso Carlos Mita Tadneia Mexico

Northwestern Star Out of Big Game

Northwestern will be without Krink Mirehall Iriprac Raat in an intersectional husker bag zone New Year's own at tvabrten Marshal due to pneumonia, sidelining key players for the upcoming contest.

Evaxston Northwestern Krink Mirehall Iriprac Raat Alb Tvabrten

Knight of Collavhur in Pneumonia Case at Grant Rapids

K of G Carmody, supreme knight of the Knights of Collavhur, is reported in a critical condition from pneumonia in Grant Rapids Michigan. The text notes his roles with French Joc and Ardent orders, linking to the Knightly hierarchy and Saint figures.

Tll Pneumonia Grant Rapids, Mich Der Martin I

Mother poisons two sons and herself near Tayor

A 61-year-old widow near Tayor administered poison to her two sons, 25 and 23, then killed herself. The incident, described as a fatal home tragedy eight miles southeast of Tayor, occurred Thursday, with authorities seeking to determine the motive and exact method.

Taylor Tergs Dee Mry Britz Heise Raedélphy Vito Tay

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