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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1930

Page

20

Jury to Hear Murder Case in District Court Tale

In a whirlwind session in the ninety fourth district court, jurors were chosen to try Altha Harbaugh alias Alice Smith for the September ambush death of Capt. Charles Stevens. Mia Guajardo faced pretrial motions as defense aims for severance and separate trials.

Persoon Charles Stevens Ninety-fourth Altha Harbaugh Alice Smith Captain Stevens W. W. McCrory Seeligson

Cloudy Weather Forecast for Eightpoint Four

Forecaster J. A. Jarhot predicts six weeks of divided weather between sunshine and cloudy spells with groundhog implications. Highland Park reports a Sunday appearance, while much of the city faced overcast skies. Local thermometers near 58 to 60 degrees with only minor 3 degree variance, and cooler conditions East and West Tomorrow night.

J. A. Jarhot Burtmu Highland Park

Bold Bandits Steal Police Car in Chicago Heist

Chicago police report a bold theft as a police car was taken by unknown bandits. Officers William Whitwell and Edwin Mulcahy faced a tougher day trying to stop the auto crime, with the bright yellow police vehicle in their patrol.

Chicago William Whitwell Edwin Mulcahy

Incinerator Site Decision Delayed by City League

The South Side Improvement League backs Mayor Al Chambers in awaiting a city recommendation for a new garbage incinerator site. The Mission Road option is ruled out, and leaders expect a decision within the week after meetings with Rubiola and city officials.

South Side al. Chambers Chambere League Nye Parta Mission Road Lark Jacob Tuddiels Mission San Jose Mayor Chambers Teague Rubiola Chambers Mission Raad Mission Rand G. &. Wapler Conservation Gallery Stubiola Wat Watling

Two Agents Shoot Teen on Montana Reservation

A 16 year old boy, Onur Diliman, driving with a companion, was stopped by two U S Indian service agents on the Blackfeet reservation in Montana. The youths were accused of liquor transport and Diliman was shot and killed after the agents claimed he ignored commands. An inquest and court actions reported by Washington papers show one youth acquitted and another given a one year sentence.

Onur Diliman Jidlane Blackfeet Montana U. & Indian Hils Nout H.W. Mogland Gincer County Washings Herald Bsek Neat Todlan Koreau Washington Diliman Monrow Betoker Gictatur Trding Artinta Monrag Qwened

Wurzbach Seated as Congressman After Victory Battle

Harry M. Wurzbach won a protracted contest to seat him as congressman from Texas Fourteenth district after Augustus McCloskey conceded following contest findings. The 1928 election dispute ended with Wurzbach secured his seat in the House.

Harry M. Wurzbach Fourteenth Congress Oinal Augustus McCloskey

Health forces Taft to resign as chief justice

Ill health leads former chief justice William Howard Taft to resign from the U S Supreme Court. His son Robert A. Taft submitted the resignation to President Hoover as Taft travels from Asheville, North Carolina, for rest. Names of possible successors emerge, with Hoover facing a broad reorganization of the court.

Washington, D. GB Willian Howard Tatt Johor Hy Netion United States Supreme Court Robert A. Tat Hoover Weahington Acheville N.C Becaues Hoover Hoa Mot Set Taft Bigkéat Justice Stona Calvin Coolidge Charles Erase Bughes Hut Ever Hanser Cincinnati Charles P.tatt Washington St Asheville Washington Justice Stowe Holmen and Brandeis Critlea Preaalent Hoover Holmes Crandeis Vane Deuvanter Bis Housces Sutherland Boen Stoney Ithen Pres Dent Hoover Wan Ttone Alvesey Bia National Rocessiog Stone

Weather Teletypes and Tourist Weather Outlook

Ban Antonio and velnitz Mendes Rishi clongr Tuesday parity cloudy older. Lowest temperature 56 dearer light in mind safe saulberry winds. Northyeat parilon on the extrema Tuesday, raider on the wast comet Madera southerly to weaterly. Monday weather in Chicago and Des Moines show clear to cloudy conditions with scattered readings across many cities including Los Angeles and New York. West to southwest winds, temperatures ranging from the 30s to the 60s with gusts and variable humidity in a broad regional forecast for travelers and residents.

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Killer Executed in Triangle Case in Bellefonte Note

Giuseppe Guida, 37, a millworker from Bristol, Pennsylvania, was executed in the electric chair at the Bockview Penitentiary in Bellefonte for the Inve triangle murder of John Tilot, husband of the woman he loved.

Bockview Penitentiaty Bellefonte Guiseppe Joe Guida Bristol Tailag John Tilot Jealian

Morrow to Enter New Jersey Race

Morrow to enter New Jersey race. Kassandor Morrow’s campaign for the New Jersey Senate seat appears set for Tuesday petitions to place him in nomination. His opponent in the June primaries will be Senator Frelinghuysen.

Morrow New Jersey Universal Versice Tre“Ton N. J

31 Arrested in Dry Law Crackdown in Northern Idaho

Thirty-one people were arrested and eleven others hunted in a government crackdown aimed at stopping liquor sales in Northern Idaho. The operation targeted suspected violators in suspected wet areas, with authorities pursuing leads and making several arrests.

Crofiny Igano Fon S—U Idaho

Bribe Charge Made at Trial in Earlsboro Case

Investigator Oscar Gordon of the state attorney general's office testified at United States district court that he accepted a tother of 220 dollars on three occasions to refrain from prosecuting Homer Knappenberger, former mayor of Earlsboro Oklahoma. Gordon, denied permission to visit his daughter in Denver, testified during a court intermission as Knappenberger pleaded guilty to conspiracy to violate prohibition laws. No charges were brought against Gordon this morning.

Oktahoma Dact Wscar Gordo State Attorney General's Homer Knappenberger Earlsboro Okla United States District Court Knappenberger Gordon Roy St. Lewis United Filetes

Best Market Reports The Light Final Night edition

The Light in San Antonio publishes after noon market prices for New York stocks and bonds, plus local and world market reports. It covers grain, Weentock, rotton and produce, offering closing prices and market handling details.

the Light San Antonio New York Curb Chicago

Bomb Destroys Store in Chicago

A powerful dynamite blast leveled the one story fruit and vegetable store of Sam Madonna on the West Side of Chicago. Several people were injured by flying glass and plaster as debris scattered over a wide area. Panic spread through the neighborhood as residents rushed from their homes.

Chicago Sam Madonna

Blood Transfusion for Miss Normand in Monrovia

Miss Mabel Normand of Monrovia faces a tuberculosis battle and will receive the first of planned blood transfusions within a few days at the sanitarium where she is confined. The report notes her recent struggle and the ongoing treatment.

Wulveraal Monrovia Calif Todd Mabel ‘Normand

Texas Wool Men to Meet in Angelo

TEXAS WOOL MEN will meet in San Angelo February 4 to elect a board of directors and form a permanent organization. The gathering is organized by the association of wool and mohair warehouses in Texas to discuss future business and leadership.

Texas Angelo San Angelo Tex Association of

Iceland Bank Closes Its Doors Sparks Board Meeting

Reykjavik February third. The Bank of Iceland filed to open its doors today as the board of directors convened in a special meeting to discuss the situation.

Reykjavik Iceland Bank of Iceland

McCloskey Concedes Wurzbach Victory Fight Over Texas Seat

Washington February 5 1929 Representative Augustus McCloskey canceled the election of Harry M Wurzbach as representative from the Fourteenth Congressional district of Texas in a letter to the election officials. The committee drafted a report on the contest noting Wurzbach claimed election by 250 votes while Slankey had 627 votes and received a certificate from the state canvassing board. The dispute centered on ballots cast in Bexar County where McCloskey alleged fraud cost him the seat.

Washington, D Augustus McCloskey Harry M. Worebach Dietrick Texas Wursbach Beara Nebraska Kerr North Carolina House Wurzbach Slankey State Canyussing Board Austin Creager Wurabach Rene B. Creager McCloskey Ted Felout Republican Congress Mag Waralach Senate Sén Antobin Bexar

McCloskey Concedes 1928 Congressional Race in Fourteenth District

Augustus McCloskey conceded the 1928 race for Congress in the Fourteenth District sparking little county reaction. Opponent Harry M. Wurzbech had urged contest. Jack Burke noted McCloskey faced possible legal questions over election returns. Lamar Seeligson, the district attorney, weighed the implications as coverage continues on page U2.

Augustus McCloskey Fourteenth Harry M. Wurzbech McCloskey Jack Burke Austin Meg. Closkey McGloakey Burke Washington Bei Warrbach Frani Lamar Seeligson Distrive

Humbert and His Bride Guarded on Arrival at Turin

Turin reports a guarded arrival of Crown Prince Humbert and his bride Marie Tosa of Belgium from Val d Aosta. A police and military detail protected them amid anti Fascist sentiment as Turin, a city of over half a million, welcomed the couple after their winter sports stay.

Humbert Turin Valy Pricer Humbert Marie Tosa Belgium Val D’aosta

Woman Jailed After Liquor Raid In Atlanta

Mrs Meggie Thigpen a 33 year old widow was jailed after a liquor raid on a home where she worked as housekeeper. Her 4 year old daughter lived there and went to the jail with her mother. Thigpen was booked on a charge of disorderly conduct.

Atlanta PCR Meggie ‘Thigpen Thigpen

Hoover Dismisses Navy Lieutenant Northcutt

President Hoover confirms dismissal of Navy Lieutenant Harold W. Northcutt after desertion charges and related misconduct said to harm naval morale. The action follows an official court proceedings report and tabulates the disciplinary outcome for the officer.

Hoover Navy Washington, D Harold W. Northcutt

Bank Teller Lundelius Faces Embezzlement Charge

Austin bank embezzlement case outlines $105,000 siphoned by former teller Sarl A. Lundelius. He was jailed after attempting to sell a car on Broadway. He admits to fleeing January 14 with funds, claims $32,000 later returned to a bank official, and says he is ready to plead guilty. He says he told federal authorities the full story.

Sarl A. Lundelius Austin Lundelius Broaiway L. D. Williams Lundeting Say Jans Ory Lune Melina Ave Mexico Rustin

Chicago Court Sets Divorce Record in January

Chicago court records show Judge Thomas L. Lynch signed 510 divorce petitions in January as clerk Gus Woedelemer noted a surge in actions. The district court actions reflect a marked rise in divorce filings during the period.

Chicago Gus Woedelemer Thomas L. Lynch

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