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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1931

Page

28

Spy Trial at Fort Sam Houston Convicts German Agent

Lothar Witzke, the only German spy condemned to death in World War I by a U S court martial, was found guilty at Fort Sam Houston San Antonio and sentenced to hang. The case details reveal his confessions of sabotage and arson while the war raged and the broader inquiry into German espionage in the United States.

Gerona Fort San Houston San Antonio Orn Ridery Sutherland Fort Sam Uisurton Liberty Magazine Sigeuting United States Afz Sutherland Krilay Lothar Witzhe Zacorteu Bert Samfousson Taxis Ererel Gersict Taul Altendorf Dr. Altendorf Witeke Erland Quater Geran San Francisco Maro Sland Navy Yard Perkouny Lotharitzke Alios Nogales Tosted Lothar Wildie Maj. A. TP Col Glasgow Wilzlcn Amr Alin Acne Fenen der. C. Cahell Wilson Vrest Tresie WitzWe Witzke Salind Berlin

Unemployed Men Hired for Street Work Project

Fifteen men who were unemployed were hired this week by the street department to clear and construct a 85000 yard over Nan Dede creek as an extension of Frederickshuse road. Commissioner Paul Stoffler stated funds will come from street maintenance, though no bridge money is included. One worker allegedly employed under emergency measures claimed exemption for two workers.

Nan Dede Creek Frederickshuce Road Paul Stoffler Ian Tina

Gravel Pit to Open Near San Marcos

San Marcos Texas reports a gravel plant planned by J C Hurston of Tatlas aims to be the largest in the region. The facility, to be east of Pow Marcow, will operate within two to three weeks, using a new indistey chief and extensive machinery. Work is underway to clear and prepare the site for transport of geocel materials.

San Marcos Texen J. C. Hurston Tatlas Tele Ofticon San Jin- Lonio Austin Pow Marcow Bianca Rigor Rih Rand Apie Geree Geocel Mfr Maraton Caroline Matora Vowent Trpe

Four Missions Marker Placing Amid Historic Commemorations

A garbled report describes markers placed at four missions near Hn Antius by the Tone Listories and Landmarks inserinion. It mentions Fraeter Donethre and references historical figures von Wenner Lablote and Veran cennite with Teana flags noted in the ceremony.

Ariel Aketoh Hn Antius Inserinion von Wenner Lablote

Fannin Pupils Stage Two Plays in School Recital

Abraham Linvols and St Yaten tine represented in two student plays at Vausin elementary school Friday morning. Two performances named Debrary Heroes and The Valentine Man featured students led by Tony Ah McCall and directed by a group of children. Other participants included Hazel Van Osdel Eton Tor Woranach Mavis Gregory and several more. Lincoln history was presented by Katherine Meister and Myrtle Dowell with musical numbers by Taruil Hommel and Daniel Depuuir.

Abraham Linvols St. Yatentine Lift Keule She Vausin Marning Tnny Ah McCall Chillren Debranry Heroes Efuroil Fiuenther Ben Cochran Jyrome Roberts Valentine Man Hazel van Osdel Eton Tor Woranach Mavis Gregory Tmixabeth Hewels Suanita Thulion Aim Areiniega Mildred Krawigt Dean Lana Mee Ivesio Main Linenka Vidal Mewlon Ja Geggelt W. Toss Robert Stophens Oren

Transport Exhibit at Irving School Opens with Models

An Irving School transport exhibit showcases advances in transit through a display by G. A. Aroohte principal. The collection includes boats, flex vessels, and early carriages with instruments and modern methods. Students featured include Tenry Scott, Noborio Cantreras, Troy Belsor, Jory Moxon, Weldon Reeder, Victor Murquiz, Weary Vora, and Unrry Yoliey.

Crafleman Carly Tenry Scott Noborio Cantreras Troy Belsor Jory Moxon Weldon Reeder Victor Murquiz Weary Vora Unrry Yoliey

Primary Campaign Probes Attacked

Tangoln den reports that the national campaign fund committees faced challenges from opponent Victor Seymair a Republican leader in a perjury indictment arising from testimony before the committee, impacting investigation into primary election campaigns.

Tangoln Den United States Aonate Atetorneye Fap Victor Seymair Enhnceton

Rubiola Forced to Carry Cane by Turk Commissioner

A fragment notes Rubiola being compelled to carry a cane under a Turk commissioner after Rubiola carried a nine Britny. A wet peat atte Radiata ta Fall on Ayte wal.

Rubiola

Delegation From 8.4 Women’s Club Meets in Comfort

A delegation from the 8.4 Women’s Club visited Comfort Texas on February 11. Entitled ladies Ennita Kitehon Gladys Denning and others hosted a buffet at Vooderbesch. A meeting planned formation of a women’s club with temporary officers and discussion on goals for the San Antonio women network.

Comfort Texas Meadames Ennita Kitehon Gladys Denning Misses Satie Tinkls Beatrice Qua Celeste Coyle Pearl Tadman Aifeen Pulnson Sim Antonio Confort Ws &P Vooderbesch Miss Moesdanes Os . Martin George Ticlesng G. A. Locke Wan Bearn Mies May Bierschwale Air Ritehen Miss Hinkle San Antoningaml St Antonin

Harper Man Faces Dry Law Charges

Frederickburg dated Feb 1 reports Dubn Fidler Harper ranchinun was charged under the national prohibition law after a raid by sheriff and local officers uncovered 450 gallons of fruit and grain sash at Piedlera premises. The raid produced 29 signion barrely of iv hermenting monsh. Fieder waived examining trial and posted $500 bond to await the grand jury.

Harper Fredericksburg Dubn Fidler Harper Ranchinun Serrifl Klaerner Anil

Federal prisoners praise county jail care and funds

Federal prisoners in the county jail express gratitude for the funds and treatment they receive. The communication was delivered by United States Marshal Meol T. White on Monday, noting duties performed by the prisoners and their cooperative conduct during confinement.

United States Meol 'T. White Jzitez

Hays County to Get Play in San Patricio Texas

San Marcua development company announces a new drilling rig to bore 3000 feet for prospecting in Hays County near San Marc os. Jersey trees valued at about six hundred, with plans to test the region thoroughly. M H Magle leads the drilling crew. work continues on adjacent Alvord property miles east of here.

San Maticos Tex San Marcau Development Company Bome Chitwood Provident Compons Jersey Nui Hole Alvord Seo and

Lanier Students Stage Drama During February Week

Lanier Junior-Senior High presents The Knage of Trenvis by Louise Sandery for Drama Week in February 1914. Students from Lelia Saenz to Oscar Tams perform, with Minnie Cochrane directing and St Genevieve Gwen and Agnes Bossetts co- starring in the production.

Sitney Tainier Elizabeth Vertes Richard Solgona Thekla Muel- Ino Edward Villa Paul Leung Oscar Tams Seeilio Aninzne Acsong Cowse Wiing Genevieve Gwen Agnes Bossetts Minnie Cochrane

Lanier Literary Club Elects New Officers at Thackentitge High

Naw Cochburm was reelected president of the Lanier Literary scriely at Thackentitge High School. Catherine Hilec became president with Anon Katz as trans, and a PREGA Trong, Bare parliament, and George Caynon as historian. Beth Tee Cooksey handles tensor run, Anne Musford as ropirter. Canditaws for the Strackentinge finll of fame contest were named by the fieloly, with Fithel Gee Wiley named as the Kinnst henuriful girl mod Anne Stag Tint aa the most inteltectual.

Lanier Literary Club Naw Cochburm Juan Laniee Thackentitge High School Othice Catherine Hilec Anon Katz Prega Trong Bare Georgie Caynon Beth Tee Cooksey Anne Musford Strackentinge Fieloly Ie Fithel Gee Wiley Kinnst Anne

Students to Hold Scholastic and Track Meet Contests

About 400 students from 20 Lexar county schools will compete in a scholastic and track meet at the Teon Valley School, 14 miles from Bandararoa. County officials and trustees will attend, with luncheon hosted by Teon Valley Parents. Organized by TF Gites, events include many named schools and participants.

Lexar County Teon Vailey Seriool Banderaroa Sutarda Teon Valley Reacher Ky Brew County Sidioul Trusteee A. Worschaels Conmisy Justice of the Solin Man Arin Wo Ie Artesi TF Gites Leon Jeu Sprige Bulverde Lod Teyes Belotus Gack Lill Hanes Stead Sens Holwn Ofmus Lookout Salidh Valles Serna van Raub Clifton Upner Ith Culelern Jeu Valler Ron Cone

100 Firemen Injured by Gas in Oi Blaze

A city blaze yesterday injured about 100 firemen from gas exposure and smoke. Rescue workers treated several at the scene while many were taken to hospitals as a precaution. Fire officials say the origin remains under investigation and the fire was brought under control after hours.

S A Woman Asked to Health Confab

Miss Ernasuriy, rector of nem veonuzaica in the Sam Antonia pate ie schools, was invited to inter rol the division couterenen on mec len service of the White Toile en foremee. The invitation was extended by the direction of Treepident UMpayer on behalf of the secretary of alin ine terior.

Ernasuriy Nem Veonuzaica Sam Antonia Pate

Women's Heliet carps benefit at St Anthony's hotel ballroom

iCLUBS presents a benefit program Saturday evening at 8 in the St Anthony's hotel ballroom featuring Willian Irby miss Antoinette Liispneli and others. A San Antonio public school music display follows on Saturday afternoon at 4 in the Penheimer building with pupil performers. A Valentine dance hosted by Bishop Capers and St Mark's Young Peoples Service will run 7 to 11 at the Paris House auditorium. Various church groups and social clubs plan activities including a dinner, parlor programs, and musical rehearsals throughout the city Saturday.

Heliet St Anthonys Hotel Tollenthials Willian Irby Gervgr Mueller Cuthbert Mullitt Arno Salperin Antoinette Liispneli Adeline von 11Ooy W. A Capers Lockwood Luesing Musical Club Evi Uertzberg Alpha Alamo Delphion Loveleck St. Anthony Dudies St Mary's St. Mary's Cathusie Church St. Anthony Latel

Smoking Co-Eds Forfeit Diplomas At Ypsilanti College

Fragmentary report from Ypsilanti Michigan covers allegations about students at Michigan State Normal College facing diploma forfeiture over public smoking. The item notes rules on smoking in public places and possible disciplinary action affecting graduates.

Ypsilanti Mich Veh Charles McKenns Michigan State Normalit College Ha Cota Hoosena

Emergency Gard Dryer 10 Penn Kansas Chile Mo

Lori R. Potter charged with reckless driving in a safety zone incident in Kansas City Missouri. Accusations allege culpable negligence as the state pursues penalties. Details imply a court action and potential prison sentence related to the event and individuals named Hutchinson and related parties.

Kansas Chile Lori R. Potter Ranity AL Pereons Totterniconte Jel Hutchinson Wergos

Domestic Methods Taught at Smith School Practice

Domestic methods are taught at Smith School with students practicing sewing and home tasks. The program includes named students learning to polish and repair garments, with emphasis on progress and at home practice.

Smith School

Notary Thanked for Aiding Vets by Local Officers

Thean Mayermenn at city hall received a letter of appreciation from Commander at Mama Prat No. 2 Annetesn ver sion for aiding ex-service members in filing applications. Matermann presented a crevice while a police officer ensured no charges. Farmers National Bank of this city has named a depository for the county for the next two years.

Thean Mayermenn Fetter Brielay von Wesne Davis Mama Prat No Hervier Gonaalem Fes Farmers National Bank Hasteen Segoeltory

Fathers Night Arranged at Poe School

Fathers night at Eugene Allan Poe Junior School features a Pied Piper tableau and musical interludes. Mrs Ivan Ma Uilount directs a cast including Orluff L awen and Frank Barnesorge with Mrs Bertha G Weatherly and Mise Carrie Kimbrough guiding the presentations.

Pathers Eugur Allan A. S. Dold Holec Tiare Mra Ivan Ma Uilount Orluff L Awen Chiddie Alien Frank Barnesorge Claro Apo Carl Vege Giloert Stickel George Hutsford Jack Miggeux Evian Tope Xabres Stuart Jack Lowen Frank Anderson Mibtroi MecClunky Norma Jave Price Caroline Robert- Annabell Palin Tonea Virginia Frances Zudtler Worothy Dut Inn Mary Jane Mowxe Margret Corves Florence Pullen Mernice Boro Willi Bialik Albert Baer Tizabel Currey Wilmy Vata Trene Vaughn Katherine Herwant Hilaine Winkleman Delwate Jean Dye Leola Mcloughlin Steveing Maria Titnerrell Inblan Bertha G. Weatherly Mise Carrie Kimbrough Plidots Whouns Stephens Nellie Wiestiger Cheater Bier Mourl Greenburg Jick Normans Ams Taepy Virginia Gilbert Ted Vrowther Dorothy Sannin Lilliam Tlavsther Diorothy Sorter Daornthy Home Clethiv Daten Delphi Powsch Albert Walker Aileen Weilbucher Eusabia Alenza Marguerite Normark Georgi Tandon Hazel Miller Margaret Daule Airora Vorez Tunielty Koster Mk. Yombinl Tea Krank Prank Aniersen Matecet Toopplin Wabert Robinson Ror Janszon Thoms Portwood

Cattle Thief Reward Offered in Southern Texas

The article recounts a cattle theft wave in southern Texas with missing calves and cattlemen forming patrols. George Wy Saunders reports on efforts to combat cattle rustling, noting a $200 reward for recovery of stolen cattle and a focus on public safety by local ranchers.

Ain Reno Hays George Wy Saunders Exor Torre Bonrhern Fringaya Hood Fogeifice Saunders

Shepard Gets D100 From S A

Den fer Voat reports Major Shepard denied the probe into the death of his wife. He is hospitalized in Fitesimons with an alleged motive tied to a trial in Kansas City. The United States circuit court at a peaks previously charged him with a murder plot involving a photographer.

Denfer Voat Thursdas Thor Coleibaunce Maj Charing A. Shepard Uetense Hevn San Antonia Major Shepard Enn Yielion Kansas City Kat Peizon Mauiler Maaor Shepard Macy Fitesimons Reing United States Circuit Court Mitts Miks Urnor Braman San Aner Simogeapher

Mrs Alice Bond Buried at Austin

Mrs Alice Bond was buried in Austin with services at her residence. She was a native of Gandera and had lived in San Antonia. Surviving relatives include seven children.

Alice Bond Austin Tunrraisé Ton Paureying Hee Hiv Lorena Siner Wehl Gandera Somho San Antonia Rick Gere Thelnut Arizona Kabert Tord

Gonzales Poll Tax Payments Light in 1927 Census Report

In Gonzales Texas on February 1, reports show poll tax payments lighter than in earlier records. The totals across the county indicate reduced collections while few individuals like Greta Snow and others are noted in the treasurer’s tallies.

Gonzales Tevac

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