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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1931

Page

5

Lostan on Confronts County Traffic Authority Sparks Reinstatement

Bexar county deputies regain traffic arrest duties after County Attorney Davis issues a new opinion, aligning with the court of criminal appeals ruling. The restorement heals rifts with County Judge W A Worzbach as plans for a county police force proceed, with at least six officers to be appointed and mounted deputies forming its nucleus.

Bexar County Davis Court of Criminal Appeals W. A. Warzbach San Antonio Irw Commissioners Court Legaty

Welding Class to Start in Eight A. D

More than 27 people are expected to enroll in the lead welding class for plumbers at the vocational school. The course runs from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Sundays and Fridays, with enrollment still open.

Troulz Q. Williams Trout Frida Enid

Martial Law in Cuba Extended by 80 Days

A new decree extends Cuba's martial law for another 80 days, extending the suspension of constitutional guarantees. The action, effective immediately as the prior 60 day period expires, appears aimed at preserving order during the tourist season.

Cuba Thavana Rep INL Gerard Machatts Tons

Officer Will Inspect Ordnance in Corps Area

Officer Harold I. Conway, assistant ordnance officer, plans to travel to San Antonio, Paris, Weatherford, and Norman to inspect ordnance material. In Norman he will deliver a feature on “Sterent Developments in Ordnance Material” before presenting sockets of the University of Oklahoma.

Harold I. Conway Sistant Hearlqineinrs Marhall Paria Weatherford Norman Okinhama University of Oklahoma

Falls From Grace Reads Mysteries

A fragmentary obituary note describes Marr Uapale once famed for philosophy and history studies, who after hardship becomes a mystery-story addict. The piece mentions late night reading sessions and a Sunday morning scene with a Croakett reference and a 400 sum amount.

Marr Uapale XS. B.C Manila

Big Harlem Lottery Goes Broke In Policy Racket Collapse

New York report says Harlem policy game racket near collapse as gamblers unable to cover losses after a winning number 612 hits. Bankers could not pay off big plungers, while small bettors gained up to fifty thousand dollars. Leak of confidential information in Washington blamed for the fatal gamble.

New York Washington

Detroit Gang Leader Lamare Slain in Hideout

Detroit reports Chester Lamare, alias Lamare, alleged underworld czar linked to market murders, killed today by rival gangsters. Police had pursued him since last July after the death of radio announcer Gerald Knebley, a signal for renewed gang warfare. Lamare’s wife found his body in a corner drugstore. a bullet hole marked the end of a notorious figure amid rising shootouts. Prosecutor Harry Intely warned the violence would likely continue.

Detroit Chester Gamare la Salle Lamare Harry E. Intely Solow

British Princes See Canal Zone on Way to Peru

The Prince of Wales and Prince George toured the Canal Zone during their South American voyage aboard the liner Oropesa. They visited Colon and Panama City, from which signals and ceremonies were reported as they continued toward Talara and Peru.

Canal Zone Peru Vanama City Prince of Wales Prince George South America Orowesa Talara Oropesa Panama City Colon Panunia Urapesa Calat Yéstentay Dinraing Walil Elie Cailed Ris Nora Panama

Red Cross Rejects Free Vegetables Amid Drought Offer

Terme Feb 7 report says Red Cross headquarters in St Iohn did not accept two carloads of vegetables offered at no cost to aid drought relief. Local relief director complained the national office had not replied to requests for destination designations. The chamber and Little Rock commerce groups stepped in to organize distribution to needy families.

Red Cross St. Iohn Rel Chamber of Commerce Little Rock

Belle Livingston Sentenced For Night Court Incident

New York February 7 Belle Livingston of the night scene was sentenced to a formal term after being found in violation of court rules. The judge at Harlem prison ordered the defendant to retire for the night as part of the punishment while noting she must adhere to the court’s directions going forward.

New York Helle Livingston Childs

Shoe prices in Russia reported at sixty dollars a pair

New York dispatch notes shoe costs in the Soviet Union at 60 dollars per pair. A Newark, New Jersey resident describes hard times and a collapsing living plan, saying Russians face dejection and hardship amid the famine and shortages quoted by the mechanical engineer Philip Fatty.

Russia New York Shack Philip Fatty Vartr Newark N. J Tury

Dog Runs Away With Boy s Tooth in Ely Nev

A boy in Ely Nevada watches as a pet dog runs off with a loose tooth tied to its tail. The unusual event occurs after Gerald Digan ties a string to the tooth and to the dog s tail in a playful attempt to scare the tooth free. The scene ends with the dog fleeing along a jog road.

Ely. Nev Gerald Digan Sal

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