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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1931

Page

2

Policeman Downes Injured In Auto Crash Amid Casualties

Police report another auto collision injuring Officer E A Berry and several civilians near Weadway Boulevard. Berry, with a compound leg fracture, is in hospital after aiding a civilian driver charged 200 bail. Investigating officers state the driver swerved to avoid the officer. Other victims include Salmon, Cruz, and Khobo, all treated at city hospitals with varied injuries.

E. A. Berry Weadway Mod -Eleventh Street Heanquere Tere Coilitary Police San Antonio Police Iqairers Azo Aiarii Ecross Breagiay Berry Almadc Saladina Main Avenue Fr Am Automobile

Two Girls Reported Missing In Wares Area

Police notified after two girls were reported missing on Tuesday. Miss Tetua Cnce, 2, a Western Union operator at the Bluebonnet hotel, had not returned since Sunday. The other missing teen is 16-year-old daughter of A. L. Overstreet.

Mra J. A. Care Harlan Acesue Tetua Cnce Western Union Bluebonnet Hotel A. L. Overstreet

Friedrichs Sales Meet to Close with Dinner at Guoter Hotel

Fifty sales managers of Friedrichs, a manufactory of decorator goods and store counters, will close three days with a Wednesday evening dinner at the Guoter hotel. The conference is hosted at the company offices with index representatives from every part of the country.

Eg Friedrich Marpfactoree Guoter Ine Index

Hoover Law Report Ready for President on Wednesday

Washington January 6 The long awaited prohibition report from the Withernhem law enforcement commission will be laid on President Hoover's desk Wednesday at four o'clock, according to official word from the commission's headquarters.

Uelrerssi Kerrice Washington, D.C Prohibition Withernhem Law Enforcement Commission Glaover Lidus

Wife Sues Actress for Heart Balm in Los Angeles

Dorothy Tonig film actress was asked to pay 25000 dollars in a heart balm suit filed by Mrs Sade Land, wife of Sidney D. Eand, a motion picture technician, in Los Angeles.

Wulvertal Beebe Los Angeles Jan Dorothy Tonig Sidney D. Eand Sade Land

Valley Irrigation Project Planned in Texas

Valley irrigation plan outlined by Representative WW Wallace Dempser, chair of the house risers and barbers committee, aiming to use Boulder Dam as a central element. The proposal signals a major regional irrigation effort benefiting Harbingen and surrounding areas in Texas.

Harbingen Texas Grace Valier Boulder Dam Wallace Dempser Rhairman Ant Barbers Committee

England Faces Thick Fog and Severe Frost Across Regions

London reports heavy fog and severe frost affecting much of Exeland, with a thick mantle of ice and frigid conditions persisting. Weather disruptions rise as temperatures plunge, impacting travel and daily life.

England London Inn

Mystery San Antonio youth slain in Alabama cafe shooting

Police struggle to identify an unidentified 18 year old described as sandy-haired and slender, found shot to death after a New Year’s Eve cafe hold up attempt in Attalla Alabama. The body was taken to Gadsden for examination as investigators review freight train riding connections from Texas.

San Antonio Undston Alabama South Texa H.C Sears Sepur Attalla Ala Eleot Gadsden Trarin

Father Bonded on Kidnap Charge in Austin Case

Merlin O. Abbott faced kidnapping charges after his son Lyenrolt vanished during a custody handoff. Abbott was bound over to the grand jury on a $1000 bond following his California arrest amid a nationwide search for the missing boy.

Austin Merlin O. Abbott

Wheat Exports Drop Across Week in 1930s Trade

Washington reports weekly U S grain exports down for the period ending January 3. Value totalled 285000 dollars, compared with 670000 the prior week and 2227000 in the same week of 1930. The text also notes an influx of rental ads appearing in the market.

Washington United States

Pershing Memoirs to Chronicle World War I Leadership

The story outlines General John J. Pershing recounting his selection to lead the American Expeditionary Forces to France and his meeting with President Wilson. It notes Wilson’s confidence and full support, the wartime context, and previews the serial publication in The San Antonio Light with installments beginning next Monday and continuing thereafter.

Geers John J. Pershing San Antonia Wilson Tieurent Mexico France Allce Grurrdl Pershing

Three Face Charges in Violation of Pharmacy Laws

W B Cameron state pharmacy inspector filed tres complaints in County Court No 2 against P M Batista of Mouth Laredo and Dalorese avetts FLOA Chapa and Santa Rosa avenue, and Daniel Sen Miguel of Hotica Guidalup and OO Wear Commerce Street for compounding drugs by unregistered personnel. Cameron warned druggists only registered pharmacists may mix drugs and cautioned against using the narce pharmacy when no registered pharmacist is present.

P.M. Batista Laredo Dalorese Avetts Floa Chapa Weab Commerce Santa Rosa Avenue Daniel Sen Miguel Hotica Commerce W. B. Cameron Cameron Narce

Mexican Consular Office Slated in Vancouver B C

Istauel Surana en route to Washington DC to set up a Mexican consulate in Vancouver under San Francisco orders. Magena to head the Vancouver office, Mugannulna to convert the consulate to an honorary post. Formerly a consul at the city, he and the falgado joel were displaced after the new Seattle office opened.

Istauel Surana Vancouver D. C San Francisco Magena Mugannulna Ventile Waa Conanl Joel SfeAlen

Baja California Purchase Sought in Senate Resolution

Senator Aghurt of Arizona introduced a resolution urging President Hever to begin negotiations with Mexico for the purchase of Lower California. The proposal was presented in the latest Senate session amid discussions of territorial acquisitions.

Inerma Heroe Wasuinu Lon California Aghurt Democrat Arizona Hever Mexico

Boy Admits Killing Faces Life Term in Kansas

In Independence, Jan 8, a 26 year old named John tel Treo Kanran libhentar tion operator admitted to shooting Everett Waldiman, a seven year old gunman, on December 5. He faces life imprisonment after the admission.

Kan John Tel Treo Kanran Everett Waldiman Telex Heed Inbor

Thompson at Home With Rheumatism

Thompson at home with rheumatism pressures temporary health duties at the city hall as he recovers.

Thompson

Park Time Limit Rules Altered by City Officials

Park Commissioner Jaen Rubiola announced new rules allowing park management to adjust stay limits. Chester Wahrmund, park superintendent, may extend or suspend two week stay for tourists due to financial, health, or humane reasons. Unruly trespassers face immediate eviction and barred from any park activities.

Andi Sephlic Street Bern Jaen Rubiola Chester BH. Wahrmund Wabrmund Iy Rubiola Sai Hitbinln

Inquest Planned Into Death of Man Found Dead

Police plan an inquest into the death of F. M. Minor, a 2 year old, found in his bed at Gol Soledad Street. Minor resided at 022 Tildewtod Court and had a sum noted by authorities.

Coeaday Minor Gol Soledad Street F. M. Minor Tildgewtod Court

Wound Stab Refused Treatment By Injured Man

George Xing of 114 Salada Street was taken to Robert B. Green hospital Tuesday with a knife wound to the shoulder. He refused treatment and said the person who stabbed him would have to sew the wound.

George Xing Salada Street Robert B. Green Hospital

Weather fragment reports daily precipitation and timing

Fragmentary weather note records precipitation totals for the day and month, with times for sunset and daily measures. It mentions totals for January and a late afternoon forecast, but the legible data are incomplete and unclear.

Stevens Cage Delayed Trial In Stephen Murder Case

U S federal court delays trial for seventy named defendants in an eight count indictment charging Lynn Stephen and others with conspiracy. U S Attorney John J Hartman said none of the defendants have been arraigned and trial likely cannot begin until the principal suspect is captured. Stephen has been in hiding since the 1920 killing of Charles Stevens former prohibition official. Most suspects were arrested after the indictment last May and released on bond while under charges.

Lynn Stephen Othrre Telatriet Attieney John J. Hartman Porson Hartman Stephing Charles Stevens Stephens Stevens May

Naval School to Stand Pat at Annapolis

The Navy Department plans to maintain discipline at the U S Navy Academy Annapolis Maryland after a panel recommended reinstating midshipmen Lawrence Myatt Quincy Massachusetts and Miller Burgin Jacksonville Florida who were dismissed for a drinking incident involving a society girl last year. The committee head denounced Representative Wigglesworth a Republican from Massachusetts who urged reinstatement.

Washington Thoc Naex U.S. Navy Stademy Annapolis Maryland Iba Alanm Tiltle Wigglesworth Republican Massachusetts Wood Lawrence

Open Swill Truck Drivers Warned by 8 A Inspector

Inspector Ed Preadwell under Tor k Rubioin announced Tuesday that a city court will hear charges against anyone operating open swill trucks in downtown Matridt after 3 a.m. Misleading feeding practices and filth from hotells and restaurants drew focus. Violators face fines as city inspectors seek to curb nuisance and sanitation issues.

8.A I Corporation Perann Matridt Ilk Jacob Rubioin Teeadt

Young Refuses to Pardon Mooney In Report

Governor C. Young reiterates refusal to pardon Thomas J Mooney as he delivers his biennial executive clemency report to the state legislature. Mooney and Warren K. Tullings were convicted of property damage and bombing in San Francisco during the 1910s and received sentences.

Unayeraan Pce Wave Sacramento Calif Jon C. Young Thomas Jf. Mooney Stele Irgisi Sure. Mooney Waeren K. Tullings San Francisco MI6

Arkansas Bible Study Mandate for Students

Arkansas public school policy requires students to study the Bible daily while in school buildings. The measure cites historic and moral instruction and references an influence of King James Version on civic life.

Arkansas Little Rock Ark

Palace Patio Plans Studied By City Officials

Thane for landscaping of the palace patio discussed by Nee Wy J. Mote, chair of the pi committee, at City Hall. Project overseen by Homer Pry with planting under Henry Steingrouber, city gardener, and women supplying rare tropical plants and shrubs.

Alnay

6 Killed as Boat Explodes Sinks

A dramatic ship disaster near Ceylon reports six dead as the Norwegian steamer Tritolor sinks after a sudden explosion. Survivors line the shore as rescuers investigate the wreck, with chaos and confusion hampering initial relief efforts.

Cofomaia Ceylon Tritolor Sester Tas

Poultry Show Underway Amid Large Prize Pool

Over 1000 in prizes drive crowds at the annual poultry show in NewYork and Market, with exhibitors from diverse strains and breeds. Officials note strong bidding and a bustling trade as buyers seek top specimens and classification awards.

Nayorrs

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