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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1930

Page

12

Texas Legislature Sets Stage for State Fund Investigation

The Texas House moved to form a committee to hear impeachment charges against Governor candidate Gomer S. H. Terre based on a state auditor report noting about 410,000 unaccounted funds. A full house committee will hear testimony on 15 charges from Representatives McGill Fetsh and Stevenson alleging misapplication and conversion of state funds for personal gain. The hearing date is set for Thursday morning with leadership naming a chair and panel to determine admissibility and develop the case.

Austin House OF Representatives Gomprralies S. H. Terre Sigie Aprioziy Seslerdar McGill le] Mase Alfred Fetsch Frederickeburg Coke B. Stevenson Junction Torreil Barron Chatrrban Whiele Edward R. Sinks Ofdings Petech Sud Slesenson Toribe Bouer T. Ho McGregor Keeling Terrell A. B. Terrell House Loving J. T. Mobgan General Land Office Hiarron Dors Poe Joeuinct Tersell Hateber Barry Miller W. 8. Hacron

Rinex Prescription Promises Fast Cold Relief Guarantee

An advertisement touts Rinex Prescription as a guaranteed cure for colds within five hours with noticeable relief in 30 minutes. It claims complete relief in five hours or money back, urging readers to buy at drug stores, price $5.00, with emphasis on rapid symptom disappearance.

Lindbergh Tests Glass Enclosed Pilot Cockpit

Col. Charles A Lindbergh has spent spare moments trying gliders and a new glass enclosed cockpit to shield fliers from storms without affecting visibility Photos show the cockpit in open and closed tape states Neat.

Charles A. Lindbergh

Permission to appear before the legislature cited

The report quotes a request by an official to appear in person before the legislature to answer in detail about allegations in the state auditor's report. He sought to present department records including ledgers, deposit receipts, and warrants to demonstrate conduct of his department. Representative Jack Keller proposed a motion inviting Hitcher to appear the next day, but the motion was ruled out of order.

Pao Petech Jack Keller Dale Hitcher

Veterans to Present Flags at Alamo Heights High School

Veterans from the Sam Houston Post 76 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will present two flags at an Alamo Heights High School assembly on Wednesday afternoon. Elbert J. Brown, post commander, will make the presentation as part of the post plan to place flags in city high schools to inspire patriotism, with merchants displaying flags on Lincoln's Birthday.

Alamo Heights Elbert J. Brown Jecol Scrawn

Phi Delts Form Vii Delta Worth Chapter Ceremony

Phi Delts at Worth form Vii Delta chapter as members gathered for ceremonies. Hastings, Tolman, Mev, and other members attended with travel details noted and local names recorded in the rosy account.

Phi Delts Fé. Worth Vii Delta Kappa Iovernies Ib Fey Worth Sundart Hastings Saber Tunes Malcolm [Axers Uwiweheat Miia Melbersr Gardenine Andy Tolman Ted

Scatter Ashes of Actor on Broadway Revealed

A garbled clipping reports scattered ashes of an actor on Broadway New York with mentions of a dying wish and a famed figure. The text includes uncertain names and fragmented actions, suggesting a sensational but unclear summary of a theater scene and purported rituals.

York Howard Lamgtard Pele Trewlray

Man Seeks Work and Is Killed in Texas City

A man seeking employment was fatally shot in Dallas as he attempted to board a freight car at the riverfront yard. Police say the incident occurred near Tybee Fuea in what authorities describe as a random attack during a difficult rescue effort.

Dallas OPI Wenrath Owatfeld Ash Tybee Fuea Benjamin

Woman admits slayingNan woman admits slaying

Atlanta police found the bullet pierced body of John S. Gorman age 40 at the front door. Mrs H L French wife of a traveling salesman confessed to shooting him after he tried to force attention upon her. She was jailed without bond and refused to discuss the incident with reporters.

Atlanta John 5 Gorman H. L. French French

Two Damage Suits for 15000 Filed Against Utility

Two damage suits totaling 15000 were filed against San Antonio Public Service Company. A. J. Scautaih claims injuries from a collision on Nulio and North streets on January 2. Mrs. Gussie Daniel seeks 15000 after a car accident at Chird street and roadway, alleging negligence.

San Antonio Public Service Company Wlark Mondas Filpertouth Livtriet A. J. Scautaih Therr Streee Nulio North Streets Elma Gussie Daniel Chird

Cotton Seed Price Fixing Charged in Inquiry

An unclear report alleges price fixing in the cotton seed market, mentioning charges and a request for congressional investigation. References to federal authorities and a three year old investigation are noted, with fragments describing possible regulatory scrutiny.

Six Day Bike Race Leaders Tie In Crunch Night

In a six day bike race at the track, leaders Tiegsie McNamara and Gaetano Velloni held a shared pace early. Tony Bekman and Gerard Websets pursued a late surge to win a class, with Freddie Sneaver and Charles Wincer close behind. The German American duo Jimmy Walthour and Franz Cruibers trailed by a lap in a tight field.

Tedium Arly Todas Tiesgie McNamara Gaetano Velloni Thornty Fiery Lung Steady Jam Tony Bekman Gerard Websets Fhat Clase Freddie Sneaver Charles Wincer Wsitkee Eecané Jimmy Walthour Franz Cruibers

Set for trial over Bexar county executive chairmanship

Edward Lyons and Mark Hance clash over who chairs the Republic party in Bexar County. Judge G. Tayloe orders a hearing on Lyons injunction to restrain Hance from duties. judge Ferry Hubert will not appoint until chairmanship dispute is resolved. Both sides submit lists of election officials.

Edward ‘T. Lyons Mark Hance Republicsp Bexar County G. Tayloe Forty-fifth ‘District Court Tayloe Thedas Lyons Hance Ferry x. Ilubertabn

Sleuths Pursue 2 Men Arrest Third

Police report describes two suspects pursued after a disturbance near Commerce Street. An additional man was arrested as authorities questioned witnesses and examined security footage. The incident led to charges for one suspect on possible variance and related offenses.

Man Fined for Taking Flashlight Incident Report

A man was fined after being accused of taking a flashlight from a local facility. The incident references a dispute involving a person named Jotze Watson and mentions various unclear names and phrases, but the core event centers on the alleged flashlight theft and the resulting fine.

Capers Appointed on Library Board

Capers was appointed to the library board after current member Torre Nay resigned last week, with Major Chambers noting the change and noting ongoing hearing and board adjustments at the Wee W- T library.

Capers Torre Major MM Chambers Ajererd Masterdon

Conference on Prison Bills Likely In Texas

Austin reports a free conference committee will consider penitentiary restructuring bills as lawmakers seek a compromise between House and Senate plans. The House version funds the Shaw farm and the Flanstville plant with 550000 for machinery and expansion. the Bowie County Shaw farm may be sold. Governor Moody’s stance ties to revenue needs, potentially delaying action until approved funds appear.

Austin Texas House Senate Edgar Witt Waco Harry N. Graves Georgetown Flanstville Shaw Bowie Moody Tha Alarr

Moody May Submit Pool Measure Involving Coop Development

FORT WORTH February 11 Belief grows that Governor Moody will submit a measure for cooperative capital development in a pool where the railroad commission deems it in the industry and public interest. J D Collett, chairman of the Texans Penducers advisory committee, told reporters after returning from Austin where the committee conferred with the governor despite his confinement by physicians order due to threatened influenza.

Fort Worth Moody Cipoola Railroad Commission J. D. Collett Collett Austin

Nurse Sentenced in Slaying Case in Mexico City

In Mexico City on February 14, Eva Sartines Ie Leon, a Mexican graduate in Los Angeles, received a one year prison sentence for the killing of Pir Sgudar in November. She was found in her office after the event. details remain unclear and authorities noted the motive remains undetermined.

Mexico City CPI Eva Sartines Ie Leon Los Angeles Falif Yeu Mexico

Actress Guarded by Two Detectives in Chicago Shoot

A fragmentary Chicago report states actress Fran Torenmore was escorted by two detectives after an anonymous teaser claimed she was the kidnapper. It mentions a payment of $25,000 and notes distrustful anonymous tips.

Chicago Fran Torenmore Thy Actrets Artentisny Annsmous Teernia Galras

Tax Collector Bar Bill Pushed By Texas Senate Panel

Austin Feb 11 UPI Approval of a Parrish bill to bar county treasurers from suing for erroneously paid fees was approved by the state affairs committee. The measure would restore the statute of limitations on such suits and limit fees, while other Parrish bills advanced on delinquent taxes sworn returns vehicle license verifications and county official bonds. A juvenile court bill and a state librarian appointment were also favored.

Austin UPI State Affairs Committee Senate Pink Tu. Parrish Lubbock Tom Deberry Hed River Deverty Parriah House H. M. Hubbard New Boston Prarrigh Parrish Thomas J. Love Y, WC. A YMC Williameoy

Fishermen Warned of Closed Season Ahead of May Day

A county warden warns fishermen that the open season has closed since February 1 and urges them not to fish in Medina Kerr Bandera Guadalupe and Comal counties until the season reopens. Several fishermen were seen fishing near Medina over the past weekend. The warning emphasizes compliance to avoid penalties.

Ed Ueeker Medina Wexne Kerr Bandera Gouadalupe Comal

Red-eyed Bandit Sought in Holdup at Grayburs

Reported holdup at Grayburs filling station on San Pedro Street. The bandit, about 22 years old with red eyes, entered, flashed a pistol, and took $5 from the cash register. Investigators note the suspect wore a cape and carried 3% Mewlay wight. description includes red eyes from infection.

Red-eye Grayburs San Pedro Hurvectin Cape Mewlay Wight Pélive Tear Khesitin M.l. Corart LOO Weal

Costs 85 Cents a Month To Lose Ugly Fat

An advertiser touts Kruachen Salts as a cheap weight loss aid promising rapid fat loss and improved health. It claims a 4 week program with one half teaspoon daily in water, plus a cleanser and vitamin assurances, urging readers to weigh themselves and compare to costly remedies. The pitch targets self image and social appeal, naming various drugstores and distributors.

Salita Kruachen Kalin Angat Pernan Taney Meriea Aver Vell Keurchen Satin Jou Enn Alwayn Welt Kummer Wegners Drug Loren

Washington Letter Reveals Improvised Political Chats

A February Washington letter recalls early administration dynamics with mentions of tension over policy, lunch with the vice president, and informal views on Cherokee and Kawak relations. It notes meetings with senators including Watson, Couzens, and Harrison, praising the politeness of colleagues while hinting at underlying tensions.

Senhorn Watson Couzens Pat Alice Nou Nome Will Roger

Man Fined Record Speeding Fine in City Court

Wil Symons, 34, of 2200 Avenue B, received a $26 speeding fine in corporation court, a record under Judge Dave Water. Motorcycle officers testified he reached 75 mph on Blanco Road when pursued for nearly four miles, with officers citing speeds of 40 to 75 mph and a now unrelated challenge alleged by Symons.

Dave Wate Wan Wil H. Symaour Avenue B Corporation Court Blanco Road Wilts Symone J. Crow Louis Grobe Symons Willock Bymone Weataon

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