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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1930

Page

2

Los Angeles Love Triangle Ends in Double Murder

In a Los Angeles apartment a single midnight shooting left actress Vera Gingell known as Vers Veran and musician Sigurd Bjorneby dead. Vera’s husband Lucius Gingell surrendered after the crime and was later taken into custody. Police say Gingell killed his wife and Bjorneby after discovering an affair. Mrs Gingell died from head wounds at the hospital. Bjorneby was shot in the head and killed instantly.

Los Angeles Cali wWeetheart California Vera Gingell Vers Veran Sigurd Sijarneby Lucuscus Gingell Glendale Cail Gingell Bjorneby Meile Ai Gin Acid Fie Bjorneler Bjornebs Bjoeneby

Mexican fined on marijuana charge in city court

Tatrolman A. Valles testified he saw Espita of Paco street throw a piece of newspaper containing marijuana. Officer Valdez found marijuana wrapped in the paper after stopping Espita on March 10. Judge Dave Watson fined the defendant $25.

Tatrolman A. Valles Ancencio Espita

Attorney Testifies on Jam Making Policy in Market Case

Daniel C. Forbes, counsel for 64 jam and jelly makers alleged to produce 80 percent of the U S market, testified today in Washington D C. about practices in the jam industry. His testimony centers on production processes and market impact amid antitrust scrutiny.

Washington, D. C Daniel C. Forbes

Women barred from boxing tilts by British army plan

London Feb 21 report states that women would be barred from intended boxing tournaments run by the British Army Boxing Association. The decision, described as edifying, aims to limit women’s participation in boxing events.

London Taily Experes Deareforth Iitish Army Tur

County Officials Delay Vote on Voting Machine Purchase

Judge Peres of Robertson County said commissioners will not act until they study the devices. The inquiry will focus on maximum votes per machine per day and potential gains from the new law allowing bond issuance for machine purchases without a popular vote. Judge Roeberteun declined to discuss potential law benefits.

Peres Robertson County Comanissioners Roeberteun

Seeligson Returns From Houston Trip

Lamar Beeligeon district attorney returned Friday after a several days visit in Fourton. Seeligson said the trip was more general than professional and that he interviewed several Hovines and oriental specialists in Houston and Galveston about the new council hearing for John M McKenzie, convicted murderer.

Lamar

How to Torture Hubby

New York report details a woman finding three five gallon cans of alcohol hidden by her husband. Police arrest the husband after the find and a commissioner weighs constitutional rights in a seizure challenged by the wife.

New York Max Lager Zaager

Weekend excursion fares cut by S P Lines Texas to Louisiana

S P Lines announce reduced weekend fare for trips between Texas and Louisiana, effective March 1 to August 1. J Ty Monroe, traffic manager, says a 25 cent cut from regular one-way fares applies to Saturday and Sunday runs with a return limit after midnight Monday following the trip.

Texas Louisiana Newbern Pacific J. Ty Monroe Ovenas Tyrone Wale

Thief Steals Clock Delays Man for Work

A thief entered a room and stole a clock causing a man to be late for work. The incident disrupted the morning routine as the alarm failed to wake him, and the culprit allegedly also took clothing and an electric iron during the break in.

Vie Inieh Due Lassen Penmytens Sittin

Officers Arrested on Bribe Charges in Wichita Falls

In Wichita Falls on February 2, deputies Dan Ellin and GC T Wileman, and Lire, a deputy constable, were arrested on bribe charges. Bail bonds set. sheriff Bralley reported the incident. Allegations include not seizing land as ordered.

Wichita Falle Terra Dan Ellin GC. T. Wileman Iteputy Hiven Bheriff Bralley Nerept Mawar

Flying Suspends During Holiday Amid Military Movements

The notice states flight suspensions during the holiday period with one propiny skyflight to Hirownesille by 24 planes from Shrookmn field. All other air activity into Opingfield is halted. Army deployment is planned on Maturdas Wanhing on's Wrthdns.

Hirownesille Shrookmn Field Opingfield Maturdas Wanhingon

Incinerator Site Opposition From Rubiola Protests

Rubiola led opposition to the Mission coal site and urged against garbage trucks on South Street or Mission Road. He warned the city may trade garbage traffic for airplanes as talks over a new incinerator location stagnate. Mayor Chambers remained silent while Rubiola pressed for a site near Simpson Street despite objections from residents.

Rubiola South Side League Simpson Xens Rubtoln South Side Mission Trean Street Mission Roni Rubionn Simpson Street C. M. Chambers Hubiola Alte Unte Rabiola Qilifaroin Edwin Catewe Petaluma Calif

Peasants Denounce Durango Governor in Mexico City

In Mexico City on February 21 peasants denounced Governor Terranes Benitez of Durango, accusing him of constant attacks on peasants and labeling his actions as communist. Benitez had publicly denounced supposed communist activity in Durango and traveled to Mexico City to confer with federal officials about the matter.

Mexico City Terranes Benitez Durango Terrones

Grandson of Ruler Weds Countess in Vienna

The article notes the marriage of Klemens Salvavor, grandson of Emperor Wrang Joseph, to Countess Margarete Hes, a daughter of the government institute head. Numerous noble and former royal figures attended the ceremony in Vienna.

Vienna Atchduke Klemens Salvavor Wrang Joseph Julay Mae Margarete Hesseguir Tedge Institute Onreatheum

Kansas Democrats Plan Love Feast Arrives in Capital

The vanguard of Kansas Democrats arrived in the capitol for an annual love feast on Washington's birthday anniversary. Delegates and party members gathered for meetings and discussions ahead of key events this year.

Kansas Topera Capitol Kansan Democrate Washington

Ivor Opposes Abandoning River Barrage Plan

Mayor GC M Chambers declares against abandoning the San Antonio River and orders deepening of the river channel at the Big Benientolf entrance to block waters from entering the concrete cut-off. He claims not to know who allowed water into the channel and says the move preserves flood control while avoiding breeding grounds for pests. He cites unnamed opponents as “they” and invites readers to draw their own conclusions.

San Antonio GC. M. Chambers Benientolf Mayor Chambers City Federation of Women's Clubs Makar Chambers Chambers Askes

Romania Russia May Go to War

Vienna reports in the afternoon Stunde says Bucharest reports claim conflict with Soviet Russia looms despite official assurances. Romanian troops are reported to have taken defensive positions along the frontier. One Romanian paper warns the danger of war has never been nearer.

Vienna Stunde Bucharest

No hoax this time shows Logan and her trainer married

Dr. Dorothy Cochrane Logan once claimed to swim the English Channel and now appears as the wife of her trainer Horace Trainer in a staged publicity photo.

Dorothy Cochrane Logan English Channel Horace Trainer

Wives of Army Officers to Live in Jungle Huts

Mrs Robinson and Mrs Frank Plank, wives of Lieut C F Robinson and Lieut E G Plank, will follow their husbands into Nicaragua jungle for canal survey duties. The officers are building a chute near Camp Hoover on the San Juan River as part of the project.

Washington, D.C Nicaragua War Department Robinson C. F. Robinson Frank Plank Liew E.G. Plank Central American Republic Camp Hoover San Juan River

Brick Parley At Hotel Opens Two Day Sales Meeting

South Texas representatives of the Franer Brick Company opened a two day sales meeting at the Gunter Hotel Friday morning with J Howard Tayne, former advertising man, directing the convention. D Patner is now president and GM of the firm. Marketing conditions and salon methods will be discussed, with a banquet and dinner also on the program.

South Texas Franer Brick Company Gunter Intel J. Howard Tayne Dpatnr

Delegates Face Funds Crisis for London Armament Meet

Washington officials report the American delegation to the London armament conference is nearly broke after exhausting a $200,000 appropriation intended for three months. President Hoover resists asking Congress for more, citing risk of delaying his London program as officials debate warship policy.

Washington, D.C London White Howse Congress Hoover State Department Ren Hay Hover Rengrory

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