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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1930

Page

2

Scene of Siege in Smallpox War Case Sets Court Arguments

Court arguments are to begin after a lengthy session in the smallpox war case. Judge WLW McCrory presided as prosecutors and defense debated special charges, including coercion and the death plea. Open arguments expected to last four to five hours with open remarks by prosecutors and the defense.

San -Antonio Seige Charles Stevens Harbaugh Ani Ars Havel Lawar Serligson Atlarnes Swho Vistaml Accornes Leonard Brown Seeligsun Wheele MrCrory Tien and Defense Bude McCrury

Woman Pleads Guilty in Boots Gang Ambush Case

The defendant pleaded guilty after claiming her brother and a Boots gang member plotted the ambush of a veteran officer on Septem ber. she feared he would kill her. The jury charge and court details note the timing of the plea at 3 15 p m.

Lynn Stephend Boots Septemther

1000 Men at Work on City's Streets

More than 1000 men are at work each day on San Antonio streets. Paul E. Steiner, street commissioner, reports six steam rollers are active and paving jobs proceed. Work focuses along Uildebrand Avenue between Blanco and Fredericksburg roads.

San Aptonio Paul E. Steiner Uildebrand Avenue Betoren Blanco Predericksturs

Pilot Recovering After Plane Crash Near Local Field

Flying cadet Thomas J. Searcy was slightly injured when his plane crashed at Yuweri field near Wiazy field Browke field. The accident occurred Friday afternoon as the ship cracked up but the pilot survived with minor injuries.

Thomas J. Searcy Yuweri Field Aure Wiazy Browke Field

Dictator Named to Keep Down Riots at Colorado’s Prison

Canon City Colorado February 711 A military style ruler takes control of Colorado state penitentiary to quell inmate violence. Patrick de Herarock, a seasoned army veteran, arrives with wide powers and immediate tense security measures after a deadly October riot left guards and inmates dead. The prison staff and state authorities debate who should lead, as fear and unrest persist within the walled complex. Guards and convicts face a grim, uncertain future under the new commander and the looming threat of further revolts.

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Dorey to Review Nerand Division Saturday

Brig. Gen. Halktead Dorey will review the Nerand Division at Fochfield for the first time since his appointment. The muster is set for 9 a.m. Saturday.

Weather report fragment with scattered terms and winds

Fragmentary forecast entries mention temperatures around 46 degrees, light to moderate winds from the north and east, with variable conditions. Notes reference locations such as Texas and Louisiana and indicate calm to breezy periods with potential precipitation none specified, rendering an incomplete outlook.

Mine Explosion Rescue: Five Men Found Alive

A mining disaster left workers trapped by carbon monoxide gas. Rescue teams pulled five men alive from the mine after the blast despite dangerous debris and blocked passages. Officials warned the remaining men might still be trapped as gas hazards persisted in the underground.

Witne Mir Instat

Market Expert Visits in Valley and Washington

Market news reports a visit by a market expert to Valley and Washington as part of a department of commerce outreach. The San Antonio Vindagter notes a winter garden inspection and ongoing market assessments by the bureau.

Valley Baree Washington Wiil Market News Bureau Department of Commerce Tery San Antonio Winter Garden

Fresh air and White King granulated soap claim

An advertisement extols White King Granulated Soap as pure vegetable oil soap in convenient compact cartons. It argues big airy soap bubbles do not mean more soap and promotes the product as safe for delicate lingerie and effective for heavy laundering. It notes economy of a teaspoonful per wash and contrasts with other foamed soaps.

White King

Austin Prison Centralization Plan Sparks Legislature Debate

In Austin on February 7 the Texas Senate rejected centralizing the penitentiary near Austin. The House then moved to advance prison centralization measures amid a 77 to 0 vote defeat of the Wallace bill. The Graves bill and other centralization proposals followed, including a $2,000,000 rehabilitation plan for Huntville and a 250,000 annual investment for two years in nearby counties.

Austin INS Texas Senate Wallace Graves Huntaville Penitentiary Bariem Ramsey Darrington Imperial Farma Eouth

Will Rogers On National Pride At Conference

A letter from Will Rogers discusses national pride at a conference on military and naval matters. He argues nations value prestige over sheer tonnage and warns against appearing boastful to the world. The tone urges unity and careful presentation of power among nations.

York Natlone Will Rogers

City appeals overruled permit for San Pedro store

Mayor Chambers revoked a building permit issued to Robert Thompson Co at San Pedro and Summit after residents complained. The suit, filed in Fifty-seventh District Court, seeks to block city action. Judge Minor overruled the city's general demurrer and set afternoon arguments. The case centers on traffic, nuisance claims, and property devaluation tied to the planned store near a school.

M. Chambers San Pedro and Summit Robert Thompson Company Iw General Rafic Hazanit BR. B. Minor Thompson San Pedro Avenue

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