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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1930

Page

2

Federal speed trials sought for booze conspiracy indictments

Chicago prosecutors push for speedy trials for 150 persons and 61 corporations indicted on charges of conspiring to divert specially denatured alcohol to bootleg channels. Springfield and Chicago witnesses describe large shipments, with Fleischmann Yeast and Corn Products named as suppliers. Prohibition officials emphasize strict action while denying direct bootleg sales by firms.

Chicago Springfield Atninstyo United States District Advency Snl Fitischinnon Yeast Ulicit J Butler Corn Pradicts Company Ue Wes Savlidenl Penn Peorim, Jr

Princess Mary's bridesmaids march to sitar in London

London reports Princess Mary’s bridesmaids are all marching toward the ceremony. The last to proceed to the altar is Lady Dians Bridgeman, bridesmaid to Sir Robert Abds, marking a final step in the royal preparations.

London Mary Dians Bridgeman Robert Abds

Medal awards for social marksmanship at Kelly Field

Honored Liev and MM. M. Burnside receive medals for social marksmanship at Kelly Field with Lieut. E. A. Ranbern prominent among the honorees.

Fliers Win Medals at National Aircraft Contest

Medals awarded to Lieutenants M. M. Burnside and E. A. Sanboro after national series competitions at Langley Field Virginia. Burnside earned the Distinguished Aerial Bomber Medal and Sanboro received the Distinguished Aerial Gunner Medal. Both officers proceed to further training and duty postings at Kelly Field and March Field respectively.

Jangleyid Virginia Jakisuomer M. M. Burnside E. A. Sanboro Caures Kelly Field Burnside Kellyfield Seoborn

Refinery Fates to Be Decided at Lawyers' Meet

A meeting will be held by representatives of the South Side League and the Grayburgil company to sign a written agreement setting a two and a half year occupancy time for the refinery’s site on Concepeint road. Street said the agreement would be favorable and the league will seek a court decree to bind the deal.

Sttorneye Cits Grayburgil Company Tiall P. Street South Side League Street Ieague Stee South Ride Renideins Affreta Street Emi

County aid opens charity door for unpaid workers

Cook County to aid its employees unable to pay bills may turn to the county charity bureau for coal food milk or shoes. The measure provides assistance deducted from their wages so as to help workers in need receive essentials.

Cook County Chicago Bay

Doctors Claim Novel Anti Cancer Extract Causes Vessel Growth

In San Francisco on February 11 doctors Colfer Humber and Coffey described an extract from the cortex of the suprarenal gland that allegedly alters cancer treatment. They said the injection stimulates new blood vessel formation around tumors aiding debris removal and cancer tissue destruction. The physicians reported striking results and emphasized the need for careful subsequent observation and photographic records.

Nyc Rapullstrom de. Rumber Los Angeles Jorge Coffey Humber Thes

US receiver takes control of two Alabama firms

The Jarealtcoeioparacion manda McMilan and associated firms were placed in the hands of a federal receiver after a petition in district court. Alfaire of the JF dacraft Mort feo company and Southern States Finances corporation fell under the control of St. JaeMillag, with action conforming to a Thursday filing and subsequent orders.

Jarratt Toro Companien

Eight Jurors Picked for Sanity Trial in Bank Robber Case

EASTLAND Texas Feb 11 Eight jurors were chosen for the sanity trial of EK Allen a convicted bank robber under death sentence for the Carbon bank robbery of 1927. A reprieve was granted to hold the sanity hearing and complete the jury.

Eastland Texas Allen Carbon Bank

Bandits Attack Woman as City Plans Night Patrols

Chief Owen W. Kilday announced special patrol crews will roam San Antonio streets to chase the “cruising bandits” after their 12th nurse-snatching incident. The latest victim, Carrie Smith of Plate Coffee Shop, fought off two men in an old car near her home on Hays wire, losing £525. Police describe the suspects and note the method, with no arrests yet.

Owen W. Kilday Tursdas Missy Carrie Smith Ark Vietia San Antonia Dember Banilita Kilday

Texas University Seeks Cortes Material from Archives

Information from Mexico City reports that Cortes archives have been acquired by the Mexican government and are being indexed, stirring student interest at the University of Texas. G E B Castaneda notes the Cortes collection includes a purported contemporary account of the conquest and an original letter to a cousin, among other manuscripts, with Gutierrez de Luna’s 16th century account highlighted as highly valuable.

Austin Mexico City Cortex Sre Mexico E B. Castaneda University of Texan Brary Bay Sceauar of Cortes Anon Mouk Gutierrex¢ de Luna Hilt Cortes Castaneda Garein

Edinburg Mass Meeting Called

Edinburg Texas February 11 The future of Edinburg will be the subject for discussion at a mass meeting to be held here Thursday night at 9. Moodworth secretary of the Edinburg chamber of commerce and sponsors include merchants plan for increased prosperity. AL Brown president will preside. The principal speaker will Bed A Friaur of Measles chamber of commerce and Manlinn Cobb realtor of the Mission Enterprise.

Edinburg Texas Moodworth Edinbuirg Commercn Sneal Merchants Pluny AL Brown Chamber of

Garden Press Body Meeting Report Missing Details

A fragmented report notes a February garden press gathering in a labryor setting with figures including Fa Tor and Mpa. It mentions leaders and representatives from Engle Carrizo Springs Asherton Crystal City and nearby areas, with a next mark in Faale Page scheduled for April.

Bagde Wintre Garden Labryor Faitor Mpa Adios Ory Apenter Mtarnehy Elitar Teran Engle Carrizo Springs Asherton Crretal City Har'rsor

Pupils Turn Away From Lavett School Fight Over Transfer

Fah 11 up activists led by parents blocked Lovett school doors for a second day demanding admittance. They oppose sending children to Burbank Junior High, saying it is too far and requires crossing 14 road tracks. Superintendent Bogan threatens truancy charges if pupils report. Parents vow to continue classes at Gatewood Congregational Church unless order is rescinded.

Lricago Lavrtt Parpnts Ae Tuang Onye Leal Parente Burbank Brdawse Childres Lovett W. J. Bogan Gatewood Congregational Church Bogan Bogey Redas

Incinerator Site Choice Looms This Week

City officials weigh multiple incinerator sites with Park Commissioner Robios Nuhiola absent on a Mission road protest. Hall P Street president of the South Site league notes a recommendation could come Wednesday and urges delay if the chosen site is distant. The league plans to suggest two possible sites near Rubinlo City as an alternative.

Jacob Robios Mission Conch South Side California Lf Am Hall P. Street South Site League Thewlar Fedmia Tabiola Mission Road League Rubinlo Vai

Restrain Both Sides in Suit on Store Permit

In Fifty seventh District Court Judge RB Minor ruled in favor of the plaintiff, blocking city officials from revoking a store construction permit at San Polos and Summit Avenue. City officials and the mayor faced orders to refrain from action while appeals proceed in higher court. attorneys for the company and city argued details as the case remains unsettled.

Pax San Polos Summit Avenue Verinass Taber Thompson and Rompany. Inc Inmyern Diesday Stor M. Ghombere Aare

Edison predicts more focus on engineers then politicians

Fort Myers Florida February 18 1930 world famous inventor Thomas A Edison declares in an interview that Americans could accomplish more next year by paying more attention to engineers than politicians He favors a five day week and says chemistry and physics offer greatest opportunity He does not prophesy about armament at London naval conference and discusses television coming and attitudes toward aviation and youth advice

Fort Myers Flo Thomas A. Buisan Edleon Abelven Lghils Edison Mr. Edison Mfc Earth

Poole Sister Near Bedside In Abilene

Adrian Poole former legislator from Fl Pan is recalled to Abilene where his mother Ste. DG Poole lies critically ill at her bedside. Poole’s condition is serious with pneumonia and other complications reported in Abilene.

Il Abilens Adrian Poule Rom Fl Pann Ste. DG. Poole Gioner Abilene Poaumenin

Mistol Promoted as Aid for Head Colds and Sore Throats

An old advertisement touts Mistol as a latest scientific cold remedy. It claims relief by nasal drops and gargle with instructions to use the product daily. The notice credits the makers of Nucl and urges druggists to stock Mistol.

Drama Week Observed By S A Children Cast

S A children observe International Drama Week with Priscile Jane Davis and Howard Bush starring in Little Theater activities. Miss Devit, daughter of Mrs King Davis, performs at 120 Avenue and appears in Wednesday recital with Bush and others, including a reading at Barn Hospital.

Sas Antonio Dray Priscile Jane Davis Howard Bush Ethyl Nent Bratthews Miss Devit King Davis Irn Avenue Wednealay Homme Bate Usday Bush Cou Af Ar Mra A. OM West Hulzadin Avenue Barn Hospital Little Theater Producion

Stockmen Plan Convention At Halle County Chamber Meeting

Members of the Texas and Boothweet Cattlemen's Association gathered at the Chamber of Commerce assembly room Tuesday afternoon to discuss the convention slated for March 16 to 20 in Hen Anatolo.

Anatolo Jhatber of Commerce Mosembly Tuerdar

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