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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1931

Page

3

Commissioners Vote on Purchasing Voting Machines for May City Election

The executive committee of the Citizens Teague plans to urge the purchase of voting machines for use in the May city election. County officials, the district judge, and four commissioners are expected to attend a Thursday meeting at 2 oclock to hear the demand and bids. Chester Stallis, a former county clerk and New York voting machine representative, demonstrated machines to the commissioners during a prior session.

Citizens Teague Guy Mel Nn Tudee Enid Chester Stallis Tarrant County New York Maverick- Click Lilbco

Police Officer Takes Stand in Kirkland Trial

In Gary Indiana a Kirkland case unfolds as Officer Virgil Kirklind testifies about events following a November liquor party. Parker County authorities charge the defendant with murder counts and the court session resumes after a recess for further examination.

Kirkland Vatparatso Ind Virgil Kir Tgesenpald Actone Draves Gary Stanl Idenl Jake Thixtun Garr Olive Force Kirklinia An Teint Parker County Moriley Thittions Tallel Aod I A

Kansas City Bank Bandits Get $11,000

In Kansas City on February 20 police reported a case involving an automobile theft from a woman in a parking area. No further action has been taken by the county commissioners.

Kansas City Bank Bandits Kansas City SOK

Social Club Raid Targets Philadelphia Rumring Establishment

Feb 26 44 officers from the Major Lorainih Schofield led by Magistrate Lawird Carney raided the Manufacturer's Club a Philadelphia club noted for exclusivity. They searched an upper floor finding a bar and about 100 lockers with liquor in most.

Prilabelthia Philluphia Lorainih Schofield Public Safely Armel Lawird Carney Sehofiehanid

Grain Corporation To Limit Exports

Chicago February 96 The grain stabilization corporation plans to limit wheat exports to no more than 50 000 bushels over the next four months to free storage for the new crop.

Grain Corporation Chicago Ktniie Stabilization Corporation

Capone Held After Court Hearing In Chicago

Capone faced a vagrancy warrant issued by Judge John B. Lyle as he returned to federal court. Witnesses testified to counter illness excuses, while assistant DA Grossman challenged the defense narrative. Capone was later moved to the South Side for safety, away from downtown districts.

Uhicagn Eorface AM Capone Tlent WM Todas Cbicagu Witesses bin Crum Alrich Tris Capone Bohawas Nasu Jack Sharkey Miami Edward Nicroaim Sea- Bane Witt Benjamin Epstein Ineoh Grossman Hyutein Chicago South Side Prevbers John Norton Capons Norton Capon Errain Ehies Dawdomb John Alcork

Bridge Killing Held At MlaniAP

A witness described a domestic assault at the MlaniAP bridge scene where Deporte grabbed a wife and a weapon was fired. Mrs Bennett reportedly struck and wounded her husband after a quarrel as officers and a witness recount the sequence and medical aid.

Bennett Hushand Fatman Mrs. Bennett

House Passes Bill to Tax Margarine

Washington D C Feb 24 The House today passes the Brigham bill to tax margarine at 10 cents a pound The measure targets yellow oleomargarine as a taxable commodity amid legislative action in the capital.

House Washington, D. GO Brigham Hill

Mrs Bridge Bes At Home Ann miniement

Fragmentary obituary note lists Mrs. Bridge Bes at home with respect to a social event. Mentions family members including Mrs C. My Mirags of New York and Mrs ID. Vigron of Marsi Venezuela. Provides limited details on the deceased and kin.

Mrs. Bridge Mes Syamed Melidge C. My Mirags New York ID. Vigron Marsi Venezuela Antonie Tre Son Old Bridge Sap Anian

Man Found With Head Brown Off in New York Field

Deputies investigate a gruesome discovery found beside a roadside area near an unidentified field. Officials report the body and are pursuing leads as an inquest is planned to determine the cause of death.

Fateful Fiji storms claim hundreds of lives in disaster

Reported from Wellington shows more than 180 killed as cyclone and floods devastate islands near Fiji. Naval ships, crews, and local residents suffer widespread losses with many homes destroyed and communications crippled amid the severe weather patterns.

Wegeington New Zealand Fr. Naval Bava Ganeiki Nadi Genn

Bombers Assigned to Kelly by Orders in Virginia Training

Orders direct two LAG bombers to Kelly field for regular bombardment training. The first crew member, Lieut E Galtier, ordered to report Thursday to Tanglersfield Virginia via Ox ferry. Biull Ser Sean BW Ttay and Je8i ho secure Middletown Pennsylvania for the flight school rendezvous as the plan aims to have all bombers on land by 12 oF 6.

Kells Toells Field Tale E. Galtier Tanglesfield Virginia Ty Kells Fiekk Tewil Biull Sean Secur Fron Middletown Pennssivame

Theater Bomb Case Nears Trial Dates and Details

A theater bombing case centers on Virgil L. Crost Jovze Medovu and Burgelt tonite. evidence shows a bomb was thrown into the theater. Crews faces similar charges as witnesses describe objects passed and actions leading to the blast. defense argues lack of proof and seeks severance.

Giltalas Alofense Virgil i L. Crost Jovze Medovu Burgelt Tanda Dundas Simitar Inter

Missing Something Youre Missing with Pebeco Dentifrice

An old advertisement touts Pebeco as a working dentifrice that cleans and whitens. It promises a new kind of mouth comfort with a cool refreshed feeling and encourages switching to Pebeco today. It hints at a bite to it and the phrase youve been missing something.

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