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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1931

Page

8

Texas Prison Ward Report Shows Cost, Cotton Impact

W A Paddock announces Texas prison system spent 1 1450 000 for the year ending December 31. He notes a large cotton crop boosted revenue and the prisoner population remained steady with improvements in health and sanitation. Only 472 of 5068 prisoners were jailed for liquor law violations.

Austin Texas Degerber W. A. Paddock Houston WSS Bul Maarsre Lee Bimmons Prisnvere

Keaton Actress Seized by Police at Studio Scene

A Fim actress from Keaton was restrained by police at a studio after a disturbance. Logan fled the scene then returned with studio security and officers to place her in a car and take her to Culver City police station while she continued screaming.

Logan Willy Tie Studio Ilice Culver City Shiv

Rubio Chosen for Thirty Third Degree in Mexico

Mexico City Feb 5 US President Ortiz Rubio chosen for elevation to the thirty third degree of the Masonic order. A committee of American and Mexican Masons is informing him of the honor today.

Former Kelly Flier Sent to Houston

Thomas W. Blackburn, formerly in the air corps and pursuit flying at Rely field, now stationed in the Philippine Islands, has been ordered to duty as an instructor with the Thirty-fifth Division, Texas National Guard aviator, in Houston.

Thomas W. Blackburn Air Corps Rely Field Philippine Ielands Lexne National Guard Aviaator Honeton

Murder Bills in Pen Fire Sought at Coltms Ohio

County Prosecutor Davild Hoskins said he expects at least four first degree murder indictments when the grand jury begins next month into the Ohio penitentiary fire that killed 320 inmates. Evidence concerns convicts in a plot to burn a cell block to escape, with presentation planned to the grand jury.

Coltmels Ohio Davild Hoskins Prizon

Bexar County Offices to Merge Under Proposed Bill

A Thursday Austin report says Rep Von Anderson filed a bill to abolish the county attorney post and create a criminal district attorney office and a new Criminal District Court No 1. The measure would dissolve County Attorney Dr F Davis’s job and reorganize for a Gareth County system modeled after Dallas Harris and Tarrant counties. Judge W W Carr is named for the Ninety fourth district.

Bexar F. Davis von Anderson House of Representatives Austin Tom J. Newton Dav ‘Ber Citizens’ League Navenber Anderson Andy Criminal District Court No Bone County W. W.areCiorr Tezor Tarrant Dallas Harris

Jobless Insurance Study Authorized by Senate

Washington reports the Wagore resolution authorizing a Senate study of unemployment insurance systems was approved by the Senate Commerce Committee. The measure seeks a comprehensive review of existing programs and potential reforms to state unemployment schemes.

Washington. D Senate Commerce

False Money Circus Case Sparks Havana Police Probe

Havana authorities report a ring selling counterfeit American currency. Carmen Beres, 50, named as a suspect, allegedly assisted in distributing fake money. A search of her premises uncovered selling apparatuses and links to an accomplice.

Havana Manuey Tauron Carmen Beres Hey E Anya Frigidaire

Former Sheriff Ike Rum Indictment Details

In Topeka Kansas on February Fay Brown former county sheriff faces federal charges. Joined by Tapp and Bilk Messerschmidt they are indicted by a grand jury for conspiracy to enforce prohibition laws and reported to Judge Richard J.kins for proceedings.

Topeka Kans Fay Brown Richard J.kins Brown Tapp Bilk Messerschmidt Mali

House Cuts Medic Supply Prop for Public Aid

The House today reduced a proposed purchase of medical supplies to 300000 for distribution by the public service to stricken areas. The measure aims to provide essential care and restart daily services, with implementation details pending new actions.

House D. C Senate

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