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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1930

Page

22

Wurzbach supporters plan Friday night testimonial in San Antonio

Political rally marks the opening of the 1930 campaign in Bexar County and the Fourteenth district as Congressman Harry M. Wurzbach's victory is celebrated. Speakers include committee chair Joe Sheldon with a closing address by Wurzbach. C. W. Anderson arrives with Mrs. Wurzbach.

South Alamo Street Harry M. Wurzbach Joe Sheldon Wall Bexar County Fourteenth Congressional District Hin Aelf Waco C. W. Anderson Wurzbach San Antonio Washington Augustus McCloskey Hugh BR Raberteom Co Besemont R Buck W. Ts Gergen Axury Mavarick We A

Man pounces on bandit and holds him for police

Ramon at 418 Soledad Street describes a late Friday incident where a man attempting a hold up was tackled by Ramon. Ramon knocked the suspect to the sidewalk and pinned him, then sat on the thief’s chest and smoked a cigarette until Patrolman Simpson arrived.

Ramon Soledad Street Inter George Simpson Oty

Five Indicted on Federal Peonage Charges in Texas

Five Normangee residents in Leon County named in a federal peonage indictment for allegedly forcing a Black laborer to work off a debt to C. F. Cobb a farmer. Named defendants include Cobb M A Shepherd justice of the peace Ed Tark ar armer constab W B Jameson town marshal and Luther I Taylor deputy sheriff and sheriff candidate.

Waco Normangee Leon County C. F. Cobb Cobb M. A. Shepherd Sher IE Taylor County

Tardieu Puzzled in Cabinet Crisis

Andres Lar dies, premier designate, as Raymond Veincare counsels on forming a government after defeats in the chamber, amid cabinet crisis and rival plans by Camille Chautemps.

Tardieu

Japan Try to Reach Agreement

American and Japanese delegations this morning continued active efforts to reach an agreement on the points of difference. It is understood the conversations were moving toward a compromise that might involve concessions by both sides.

Gease Willos

American ace dies in Melbourne car crash

Sidney William Keiles, an American war ace and reputed Chicago financier, was fatally injured in a Melbourne car crash today. The incident marks a tragic end for a figure described as wealthy and prominent in wartime aviation circles.

Melbourne Australia Sidney Wiliam Keiles Chicago

Treasury Secretary Urges End to International Double Taxation

Secretary of the Treasury Mel Jon urged American participation in a world movement to end double taxation. Appearing before the House Ways and Means Committee he supported the Laseley bill to curb taxes by five or more countries on the same income or property. He said anti double taxation has gained momentum from high postwar rates and the view that it is unscientific and unsound.

Washington TD. G INS Secretary of the Treasury Mel Jon House Ways and Means

FAMED WOMAN GAMBLER IN LAST DEAL

The colorful Poker Alice, famed woman gambler, dies after gallstone illness in a hospital. English born and American bred, she led a life of high-stakes play across the West, wore a gun, and survived prohibition with a pardon.

Rain City Deak Alice Tubba Culta Hickock Culaniey Wolter Abe Nevada Montana Dakotas Silvér Cuy N. M Basband Wan Frank Duffield W B. Tubbs Poker Alice George Wuckert Black Hills W. J. van Bulew Tack Hills

Dealt Out Poker Allee Tubbs Dies in Blach Hills

A renowned female gambler named Tubbs dies in a tertile cable incident in the Blach Hills of Bakota. The event marks a notable moment as civilization presses into the American wilderness.

Tubbs Ot Polneer Das Wes Blach Hills Bakota

Monthly Rally Held by 8.4 Hi Y Clubs

A rally drew over one hundred members from local Hi Y clubs at the Y on Thursday night. Linelandale club president Tawromee Abernathy presided. Dr Granurid Sues of the New York Cimite spoke on clean sportsmanship. The WEY veto, on Lynn's Tow, included Hackt Bianten and Richard Smith. Harry Allen performed with humor and guitar.

Tann Pax Loral Hi Richard Smith Harry ‘Allen

Man Shot in Dallas Game Sparks Ongoing Inquiry

In Dallas on February 2, a gunman opened fire during a game, wounding several individuals and killing Jack Daugherty. Police reported the assailant fired ten shots from a upstairs room, with investigators pursuing a full statement as details emerge.

Dallas Gal Raphe Finlin Akabes Jack Vanglery Jack Daugherty

Nine Sacks of Cement Stolen Reportedly From Local Home

Fragmentary report notes nine sacks of cement stolen Friday night from a residence. Report mentions unnamed suspects and irregular details with unreadable names and places.

Cure for long lasting eczema advertised by Cuticura

Mrs Virginia E Golder of Baltimore writes that her son Bexema suffered a decade from a small itchy rash on his head that spread and formed eruptions. She used a free sample of Cuticura Soap and Ointment and later bought more, reporting complete healing.

Virginia E. Golder Vine St Baltimore Malden Curieure Laboratories

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