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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1931

Page

2

McCutchran to Face New Trial in Texas Fraud Case

Fort Worth, Feb 14. J Forrest McCutcheon, former federal prosecutor, faces a Texas indictment alleging bribe schemes to disrupt the oil and federal crime statutes in the northern district of Texas. Co defendant D. Ike McNabb is charged as a go-between in approaching defendants as prospective defendants.

Fort Worth Texas Fed J. Forrest McCubbeon Rand la Federal Sadee Famen C. Wilson McCutchron Ike) McNabb McCutchran United States District McNabb

Weather and transit notes from Abilene and surrounding area

Fragmentary notes describe weather conditions for Abilene Texas and nearby locales, plus a reference to a tram line schedule and a few dated figures. It lists temperatures, possible precipitation, and mentions local agencies, newspapers, and offices in terse form.

Trio Freed in Oil Scheme Indictment Trial

Indictment alleges McCutcheon and three others used moral influence to free indicted fellows and sway grand jury actions while advocating leniency for punishment. McCutcheon, Curchean, and two others faced charges in a federal case over a fake oil scheme. acquittal followed a judge’s instruction to verdict of not guilty. Fort Worth attorney John G. Morris and Lt. J. Simons mentioned. Bonnie Hers listed as a named party.

Cording McCutcheon Grand McNair ticCurchean Federal Court J. Forrest McCutcheon U. S Fort Worth U. S. Grand Jury D. J. McNabb

Noble Shot at Home After Suspected Attack

Noble, a bank employee, was wounded with four bullets at his home on Aailer avenue after returning from a night out. Mee Miller, wife of a local poster, faced assault to murder charges in Justice of the Peace court and posted bond. Miller said she acted after witnessing a man at the window and firing at Noble through a room doorway.

Ph. B. Uden Noble Cils Central Bank W. A. Gerald Aailer Avenue Mee, Miller Bayelist Savers Texas Court of Justice of the Peace John Union

Mercury Drop Expected As Frost Looms Saturday

Forecast from J H Darboe of the weather bureau calls for fair and cooler conditions with light frost possible Saturday night. The mercury is set for a second drop within 24 hours to near BS degrees. By Sunday a slow rise begins as early warm air returns, with Saturday morning at 22 degrees and Friday morning at 62. North Texas readings include 20 at the Dalles and 32 at Amarilla.

Mercury J. H. Darboe Weather Bureau Samrday Trias Rine Dalles Amarilla

Indian on trial describes brutal killing of young girl

Witness testimony recounts the crime scene as Red Wing, an Indian, details in his signed confession. He says he carried the child along a railroad track, hid behind a signboard, and killed her with violence before returning to the show grounds. The description references subsequent defense and prosecution arguments and the alleged coercion of statements.

Diltert Araul M. Cerezo Cavare Red Wing Cavazas Dlacer Che Bandell Prater Fatiteil Levarny Gersen Hifron En Peerariation New

Woman Recovering After Vehicle Collision Injures Suspected

A local woman remains hospitalized Saturday after an alleged hit and run in the 400 block of Sinnin Avenue and Friday afternoon incident. Police are investigating the crash and urge any witnesses to come forward.

Man Dies On Street Car In San Antonio

Miguel Borebex, 60, of 105 Colum 1 hin atreet, a daily rider of the West Commerce line for a decade, died on a Sao street car about 6 a.m. Saturday after boarding at Prospect Hill. Motorman W Chesher started the car and Conductor Coulson saw the man collapse. Neighbors identified the body as Borebex, a local resident.

Miguel Borebex Colum Hin Atreet A. Co West Commerce Benchex Wateboan Con Theo Dodson East Hull Rereet W. Tt. Chesher Sin Pedro Avenue Coulson Hollie Camtmin W. A. Harver Captain Harvey Officera EB. B. Haddox B. Lowe West Commerce Street Holly Street

Commander of Oaths Dead in Boston at 71

Major General Clarence R. Edward, longtime commander of the Twentieth Army Division, died at 7 this morning in Philadelphia where he had been hospitalized since January 15. He was 71. The veteran leader underwent a January 15 operation and a second operation yesterday, followed by a third blood transfusion.

Boston Clarence R. Edward Philli

Revolt Fear Sweeps Opain Revolt Fear Sweeps Opain Manrin

News item reports a political crisis as Premier Cri resigns, military pressure, and a cancelled parliamentary session. King Alfonso faces turmoil after attempts to alter government and form a new cabinet amid growing fears of instability.

Manrin Cri Dntenguer Pej Alfonso Serengner

Mellon Aaps Veteran Loan Plan Reported By Washington

The article discusses Secretary Mellon proposing adjustments to veteran loan policies and compensation certificates, citing Treasury funding and a large funding plan. It notes the administration’s plans affecting veterans and mentions a committeeman Hawley in connection with the control of funds and policy changes.

Washington 1. C UPI Enarte Treasury Rey Tian Abareen Hawley

Society entertaining multiple dinner parties at Fort Sam Houston and city venues

Society notes detail numerous Saturday evening dinners at the Saddin club Menger hotel Rose room and Fort Sam Houston quarters. Guests include Majors Glover Coburn and Byany Progser along with numerous named officers spouses and club members. A Valentine dance and charity events are scheduled at the officers club and other ballrooms.

Eils Savage Saddin Club Magjorie MrGehee Jentina Randolph Katherine Chrietophel Mupkesa Menger Hotel Nena Farrar Valentine Ant Micses Betty Resuelle Helen Heldt Lucy Resholde Tenelego Lovrene Brockschink Ebvelsn Hatn Dora Martin Marjorie Sine Marpore Copelant Dorothy Capner Dulirite Leusteneau Carolyn Freeseve Margaret Berlow Helen Logan Kappa Yalu Club Aarlick Nol James. V. Heidt Fort Sam Tousten Ent Mire Francis W. Glover Fort Brown Texas Forsham Houston Officers’ Club Hanls Mra R. O C. Burleson Jamry V. Heidt Tiary C. Coburn Mazer Ne Modis el Letra Fray Th. Cerigas Kellyfeld Poraein Tess, Keiser Irwnair Samen Tush Wish Argonne Helghix Mager Colline Sarher Kelle Sven Bind Wo Imegene Shanaiakera Uhese Paran Meg Joka Warihinelen

Arrest of Weldon Ordered by Judge Silos

Weldon, 607 Wells Maxwelia avanic, was ordered arrested by Judge Silos after failing to respond to a speeding charge. The incident occurred as officers investigated a fire in the gym area on February and July avenues. Police report Willan’s refusal to answer led to detention.

Weldon Silos Far de Donovan Weldon Wells Maxwelia_avanic Mero A. T. Matha Wellan Tharee Charkes Tage Nieth Mathork

Marines Die In Nicaragua Battles Reported

Washington reports the cost of U S Marines in Nicaragua exceeding 5.5 million dollars with 44 killed by enemy action. A June withdrawal plan aims to ship the combat force home, leaving a reduced garrison and continued American presence to support the National Guard and communications with China.

Washington D. C Nicaragua Aly Stimson National Guard Kineesland Earagua

Sandino Plans to Continue Fight for Nicaragua

Sandino intends to sustain guerrilla warfare until full independence, stating that U.S. Marine withdrawals will not bring immediate peace. His representative Dr. Derlio Jose Ceneda cautions that gradual troop withdrawal would prolong conflict for at least another year.

Sectco Chel Fes le Augusting Nicariguan Derlio Jose Ceneda American State Department Nicaragua Nanghat

Man Kidnapped From Hotel Spurred Police Chase

Reported kidnapping at a hotel led officers to two men who were stopped and questioned. Lacking a description, they were released until contact with Smith confirmed they were the suspects. Officers arrested the pair on Broadway as the watch bandits fled and money taken in the hold-up remains missing.

Smith

Train and Car Collision Injures Two at Probanilt Street

Two people were injured when a Kwalt roainter carrying Moravitz and Ilorcia collided with the Soxay Special No 2 at Probanilt Street and the MKT rocky Saintday morn ing. Doctors Mirleson Clark and Danatdana announce the removal of the officers to 1034 Nix Perafessional Pulling.

Maken Apine F.oe Moravitz Maryland Street Walter Ilorcia Connelly Probanilt Street John J, Mirleson A. Fletcher Clark Elizabeth RK. Danatdana

What Congress Is Doing SATURDAY Votes on relief plan

A scrambled report outlines congressional activity with references to a relief plan vote, a judiciary subcommittee testimony on control information, and various committee actions. It mentions Mellon's statement, veterans benefits measures, sugar refiners, and a governor nomination, all in unsettled phrasing.

Renate HOUSE Mellon Bacharach Truon Briday Senatr Sahizday Auyokates Musele Shoals Eugeny Moyer New York Federal Restive Board

Weber Named Loan Receiver

John K. Weber was appointed receiver for the Mutual Deposit and Loan association by Judge Frei arick in the Seventy third district court after an attorney general and state banking officials’ agreement. The receivership suit, led by James Shaw and Robert Bobbitt, follows a bank delinqueny action filed days earlier, with federal court involvement noted.

John K. Weber Wens Briday Dnhe Seventy-third District Court Mutual Deposit Ant Loan Association Assaciaiting Freiarick Steve James Shaw Robert Te Bobbitt Tobbitt Ryn Aittorney C. WV the Heart Wor

Polige Close Carrolls Show In Chicago Night Raids

Police halted Rael Carrolls ketch hook revue depicting a New York speakeasy at the Grand Opera House. The uproar led to 28 chorus girls two principals and the show’s manager being arrested on indecency charges as the packed audience watched.

Chicago Rael Carroll New York

Mayor Thompson under egg attack in Chicago rally

A Chicago political rally for Mayor William Hale Thompson, seeking the Republican nomination, was interrupted by three eggs hurled from the audience. Police restrained the assailant as Thompson denounced the threats, while a woman in the crowd was splattered and the disorder briefly persisted.

Chicago Tisg Browing Chiccago William Hele Thompson Thompson

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