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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1930

Page

4

Jack Gilbert rounds for possible second bout with Jim Pulls

Hollywood Calif February twelve with Jack Gilbert checked out of Palm Springs and home, news of a possible second round of the fight with Jim Pulls novelist. Gilbert left hotel without revealing destination. At his Beverly Hills home Ina Claire and Jack were not expected to return next week. Tully declined further comment.

Caiversal Service Holyswood Calif Jack Gilbert Hie Wm Springs Hollswood Iing Jim Pulls Duck Palm Springs Tully Hollywood Inivernal Service Gilbert Beverly Apillis Jack Ina Claire

Policeman Almanac Becomes City Series Figure

A garbled entry notes a policeman affiliated with the Know Your Policeman series, Marin Devine and Martin linked to the city seller role since September 1028, with a raffle officer appointment dated June 3, 1000, in unclear archival text.

Marin Devine Tsede Martin

Classification 104 Sight Classified Promises Cozy Rooms

The exchange mentions a confrontation between Gilbert and Tully over a past article about a motion picture star. The text invites readers to find a cozy room in Classification 104 Sight Classified, listing all places with prices first for quick selection.

Rosa Tully Gilbert

Allen Insane Shy Allenists Eastland Texas

In Eastland Texas on February 12 E V Allen a convicted bank robber stood under observation by state alienists for a sanity hearing. Defence expert Dr John F Lord testified Allen had the mind of a ten year old. Governor Moody granted a brief reprieve hours before scheduled execution as insanity pleadings and a hearing motion proceeded.

Eastland Texas E. V. Allen John F. Lord Dallas Allen K. W. DL, Haney Okla Aso

Labor group forms to protect Mexican workers in valley

SAN BENITO February 12 De to raise a budget for the first 11 months operation of the Lower Rio Grande Valley Inc was reached at a directors meeting John T Gomax of this city was elected president The organization will work to protect interests of Mexican labor in the valley Officers elected include Vays Sciasans of Barmondville and J Paxton of McAllen as vice presidents and J Hell of Ban Henilo as secretary and treasurer Officers will serve without pay though a general manager with a salary will be selected later

San Benito Lower Rio Grande Valley

Fred Stone Triumphs In Opening Night Show

Will Rogers writes from New York praising Fred Stone after his opening night and wondering how his character will be killed off in the future. He notes not seeing Lindbergh in Paris and jests about Stone's enduring spirit and a return to song and dance.

New York Ikow Fred Stone Lindbergh Paris Will Rogers

Twenty five indicted in big liquor conspiracy

Spokane prosecutors announce 25 defendants indicted in a vast Canadian to Northwest United States liquor conspiracy. The government says thousands of cases of liquor were smuggled by mule packing into Northwest cities, with vast illicit profits.

Spokane Wash Canada Northwest United States

Schipa to Sing in New Theater Acoustic Test

New York reports that tenor Tito Schipa of the Chicago Civic Opera will perform in a trial theater event to test acoustics. Acceptance of the acoustical contract hinges on this demonstration by the renowned singer, marking a historic first use of such testing in the theater.

New York Ita Benic Properties Schipa Chicago Civic Opera Company

Mob Leaders Call Meet to Protest Police Brutality

In Cleveland on February 12 and the day before, 1200 unemployed men and women clashed with police near City Hall in a food riot. Leaders urged a public rally against police brutality as banners waved pieces of policemen’s coats.

Cleveland Ohin Lnte Oratem

Presbyterian Men Meet in Fort Worth Fort Worth gathering totals over 500

Fort Worth February 12 More than 500 visitors were expected for the fourth annual session of Presbyterian men of Texas. Dr Charles H Mottellum was due to preside as luncheon speaker at noon.

Fort Worth Charles H. Mottellum

Crystal City Builds New Community Hall and Luncheon Move

In Crystal City the new community building is ready. The Crystal City chamber of commerce will hold luncheons there, replacing prior venues used by the Methodist ladies for these gatherings. Officials note the city received more than 10 000 dollars in reimbursements for paving East Zorala street. Local figures recount frontier stories and past figures including John Abernethy and A. Y. Maker, with riffs on early Texas history and ranch life.

Goodyear Veore Harry Qe Sentinel Crystal City J. H. Hardy Traile Tlon Lt Crystal City Chamber of Commerce Methodist Church Burg Truce Holsomback Crystal Zorala Street

Three Trolley Cars Dynamited in New Orleans

New Orleans authorities report three street cars were dynamited last night amid ongoing transportation strikes. One female passenger was injured. no arrests have been made. The blasts raise the total bombed trolleys to more than 65 since labor tensions began, marking the worst night so far with multiple targets.

New Orleans Feraon Trena

Journalist Fined for Bomb Hoax in London Case

In London on February 12 journalist Frank Tiggk, a clerk, was fined twenty pounds per week for ten months imprisonment after placing a fake bomb in the British Museum. The hoax aimed to boost his own newspaper career and advance his ambitions for his son.

London Frank Tiggk India British Museum

Sister Ship of Bremen Restored to Full Service

The North German Lloyd Line announced their new ocean liner Hyropn, damaged by a fire while in port, has been completely repaired and is ready for service. Hyropn is a sister ship of the Bremen and part of the Tremen fleet.

Bremen New York

Bomb Explosions Rock Chicago Area Wreck Homes

Two powerful dynamite blasts hit Chicago area communities renewing a wave of terror. The first blast at a Northwestern Laundry plant blew out a rear wall and shattered windows, injuring none seriously. A second explosion damaged the home of William and Mrs. Tosring, tossing them from bed and showering debris while police probe motives.

Chicago Teaodrs Northwestern Laundry Company William

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