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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1930

Page

3

Bedridden Gangster Fends Off Hospital Attack

Chicago reports Frank McErlane, known as the killing teaghest, wounded yet fires back with a hidden revolver after gunmen burst into his hospital room. A fusillade erupts among patients as detectives later identify the attackers and recover the weapon. McErlane, linked to the O'Donnell gang, survives with injuries while authorities pursue those responsible.

Chicago Frank MecErlane Lee Wong Spriune McErlane Charles Miller McErlane Bealetai Milfer Arc- Erlane Oncs Hemishire South Joe Brltie Jefe 2x Spike Odownell Bie Geng Ases Cinies bin Life Tannery Failine Bio Lane Pilow

Queen Near Death Vital Signs Hope For Queen

Victoria, queen of several days, remains gravely ill as doctors monitor her condition and seek to stabilize her. Officials report no clear prognosis as the royal household issues cautious statements.

Wurzbach 10 Feed Trial Contained In Texas Story

Wurzbach 10 feed trial reports indicate he won a contested election in Dallas Tuesday and plans a reception in Ware bach's honor at Beethoven ball. Anderson notes possible early arrival and a reception date set for Friday, with a public mass meeting under consideration.

Jeannk Wursbach Cate Gott Dallog Anderson A Grensman Wurzberh Washington Seguin Warebach Anderson Worzbach Fourteenth Augustus I. McCloskey McCloskey Warapach Bexar County Hower Electone Committee

Girl Balks When Led to the Altar in Oklahoma

Lawton Oklahoma February 2 a local couple sought a marriage license after a group visit to Justice G W Horn The would be bride resisted at the altar saying she would not marry and the license was not delivered The incident involved the couple and several friends as the court clerk and officials attempted to complete the process

Lawton Ofla G. W. Horn Tost

Cripple Marries His Girl Rescuer in Warsaw Fire

A badly injured man who was saved from a blaze by his girlfriend, Miss Virginia C Wilt, 24, now marries her in Warsaw Indiana. The groom, identified as a cripple, wed after the fire rescue and a courtship sparked by the perilous blaze.

Warsaw Ind Virginia C. Wilt Pleteher F. Maynh Granifathor

Hoover Record Subsect of Debate Draws Fire

Washington February 25 The Hoover record comes under attack as Senator McKellar Democrat Tenn assails the president with a report of errors and failures in his first year in the White House Senator Watson Republican Indiana defends the administration citing relief efforts wage stabilization and a program of economy Watson argues the president started a new era of prosperity and prevented a panic while maintaining wage levels and promoting farm relief and world peace in the London talks The debate signals a partisan fight that will continue through the upcoming primaries and elections

Washington, D. C Hoover White House Capitol Hill Atul Ineurgesta McKellar Tennessee Hover Phig Watson Indiana Agriculnce Waite House America

Livestock Values Show a Decline in Nebraska

Lincoln report by federal agricultural statistician Anderson notes livestock prices on Nebraska farms fall compared with last year and a marked decline in cattle and sheep values as of January 1, 1980, with broader comparisons to earlier periods.

Lincoln New Nerueka Nebraska Anderson

Noose setup for rabbit catching noted in Edenton text

Fragmentary Edenton report describes a method using a noose to catch rabbits during a run way event. Mentions divorces granted to several named individuals and lists multiple court names, with stray phrases about classified ads and car listings.

Edenton. No Methin Chappell Chappell

Terrell Read Impeachment Hearing Details Alleged Funds Misuse

Testimony alleges Terrell as comptroller diverted thirty four thousand three hundred sixty four dollars from an Austin National Bank account, with funds routed through S. He Terrell, some used for secuonal purposes. Cross examination cites unsigned checks and personal use of funds linked to Martin and Terrell.

EH ‘Terrell Austin National Bank Terrell Hardeman Austin Nations Martin Wlto Marlin Janvays Ké Blevenson Junction Harde- Tan Avelin National Tarrel

Kansas Students Study on Tuesday Examined in Library Records

Fragmentary OCR notes from a Kansas university report show Tuesday studying patterns at the library during February exam week. Book withdrawals on Tuesdays numbered 1638, dipping to 1153 across the period, with varied counts on contiguous days.

Lawenoun Nun Timeversity of Kansas Autocrary Library

No Births or Deaths in Town for Year MT Washington

No births or deaths were recorded in this small Derkshire county town during 1020. One inhabitant, Edwin Flaughtaling, was married.

MT. Washington Mase Derkshire Fdwin Flaughtaling Darried

Prohibition raid damages house and tenant notices filed

James La Hill of South Kam Antenla reports that federal prohibition agents raided a two story rental, destroyed the NICQAT and rhayam, causing £150 in damages and leaving the house uninhabitable. A woman owner accused agent misconduct, while authorities say the tenant’s use violated law.

Federal Prohibition Ming James la Hill Kam Antenla

Patrolman Galen Listed From El Paso Street Ad Recreation

An unclear notice mentions Patrolman M. Galen of El Paso Street and a fragmentary reference to patrol duties, a pedlar, and a show or event titled Thnow Your Po Moeman, with unclear details and dates.

M. Galen el Paso Adreet Pateolman Shawn Todas

Park Parking Regulation Debate Faces City Panel

Parley weighs midnight to 6 am parking ban while Park Commissioner Jacob Rumolo proposes street cleaning between 12 and 4 am. A chamber meeting with the chamber, Phil Wright, hotel and restaurant leaders is planned this week to decide. Rubble opposes the ban saying it won’t help the street department and a street flusher is too costly.

Chamber of Comperce Jacob RuMolu Chamber Tetale Phil Wright Ommners Rubble Right

Praying Grocer Brushed by Bullets in St Louis Killing

In St Louis on February 25 a grocer, Henry Muehlenbeck, praying for customers, was shot and killed by a man who had just bought a five cent candy bar. The killer, ordering him to “slick ’em up,” fled after the single shot and the grocer slumped behind the counter.

ST. Louis St Louis Sears Henry Muehlenbeck Stuehlenpeck

Bettie Wirth Leaves Estate to Sons and Bible Gift

Bettie Wirth, a widow, died December at 4471 Whiten Avenue, leaving $3000 to son Fred B. Hall and the Bible to son Hes A Halle. Rex received only the Bible, a treasured family keepsake. Both sons are city firefighters.

Bettie Wirth Hes A. Halle Whiten Avenue Fred Hall Rex Tamuils Frei Hall Elty

Cold Wave Touches Loveland in St Patrick’s Day Mix

Loveland February report notes odd weather effects with a baby garter found awake in the cold. The town advert pages push classified listings and light cleaning offers as readers seek local deals and clarifications.

St. Patrick's Patrick Treland West Ear Loveland

Bishop Appointed Chief of Field Artillery in Washington

Col. Harry G. Bishop, formerly stationed at Fort Sam Houston and now serving in Hawaii, is appointed this week as chief of the field artillery with the rank of major general. Headquarters will be in Washington. From April 1, 1925, to August 5, 1927, he commanded the Fifteenth Field Artillery at Fort Sam Houston while holding brigadier general rank.

Harry G. Bishop Fort Sam Houston Hawaii Field Artillery Washington Fifteenth Field Artillery Fort Sam Hoieton

Secretary Wilbur Approves Indian Care Education Bills

Secretary of the Interior Tay Lipman Wilbur approved the SwissJobmese bill authorizing the department to arrange with individual states for the education and medical care of casual Indians. The announcement was made in Washington, D.C., on February 23.

Washington, D.C Secretary of the Interior Tay Lipman Wilbur Department

New Tax Plan Aims at Russia Under New Policy

Moscow reports a central government reform shifting tax burdens. The poor are exempted while middle class villagers see taxes rise. The plan targets kulaks to exterminate their class and spur collective farm growth under state control.

Moscow Ted Russia Pat Ae Soviet Union Arma

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