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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1931

Page

4

Ren Cowboy Must Have Comforts In Court Case

Natcalz Miss Jan Port telegram reveals a $1000 circus arrangement to supply comforts for Ren Cowboy. Col Zack iler sues Mix for 50000 over alleged breach of contract with Ranik shows and Setlis Floto circus. Olive Mix testifies of unpaid theater bills and ongoing divorce proceedings in Chicago hotel custody claim.

Natcalz Miss bin Sy Condi Zack Iler Mix Mil Olive Mix Bera Big Fife Miz No Ter Chicago

Edmund Ragsdale Rites Saturday

Funeral services for Edmund Penn Ragsdale 95 who died suddenly near Eagle Take will be held at 10 o'clock morning at his residence 354 Thorman Place. The Nev Rolfe P rom of St. Mark's Episcopal Church will officiate and interment will be in Mission Burial pars. He was a traveling engineer on the Houston division of the Southern Pacific and a veteran member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen. Surviving are his widow Mrs Blanche Winrence three daughters Mrs W J Simone Mrs F M Webb and Mrs H E Voerster three grandchildren and one sister Mae Magsdale.

Edmund Ragsdale Edmund Penncopsdale Eagle Take Thorman Place Rolfe St. Mark's Episcopal Church Rapsdale Houston Southern Pacific Toye Tir Nis Blanche Winrence Westale

What Congress Is Doing Friday

Congress resumes debate on motion to reconsider nominations of three power commissions. Military affairs committee handles miscellaneous bills. Thursday Democratic senators faced demands for reconsideration of power commission nominations. Naval affairs committee studies naval construction bill. Government officials clash over unified border patrol bill. Commerce committee hears testimony. House continues consideration of war department supply bill. Representative Tilson predicts House rejection of Muscle Shoals compromise. drought bill blocked for third time by Rep Laeyer for its ten city aid provisions.

Military Affairs Committee Naval Affairs Committee Commerce Committee War Department Tilson House Muscle Shoals

Citizens Protest Parole Of Local Prisoner

Oklahoma City reports citizens protested Governor Holloway’s parole of BR F Jones Jr from an earlier sentence for a serious attack on a university co ed. Jones, a former SMU basketball star and son of an El Reno furniture dealer, pleaded August 5, 2029.

Oklahoma City Jan el Reno W. J. Holloway BR. F. Jones Jr el Meno Oklahoma City University Jones Southern Methodist University

From Cowboy to Official of Firm in Chicago

A historic portrait traces Edward Fosx Wilson from ranch life to packing magnate status in Chicago. At 26 he rose from wearing brighton boots and corduroy breeches to leading a major firm, reflecting on years spent working in stockyards and his early leadership roles.

Chicago Jen Edward Fosx Wilson Wilson

Democratic leader hits Hoover in plea for panacea

Springfield dispatch notes Jourdan Shouse, Democratic national committee chair, calling Hoover a presidential failure and urging a party plan to combat industrial depression. He cites the Federal Reserve Act as a corrective tool and dubs the current downturn the Hoover panic, predicting sweeping future Democratic victories.

Springfield Jourtt Shouse Democratic National Committee Herbert Hoover Shouse Hoover

Mentodene Claims Quick Relief for Coughs and Colds

A vintage ad touts Mentodene as a fast acting remedy for coughs asthma and sore throats. It praises a secret ingredient that soothes irritated membranes neutralizes acid passages clears phlegm and restores health with rapid effects and a money back guarantee.

Bond Set After Assault to Murder Charge for Fred Vaughn

Fred Vaughn, 45, of 211 Canton Street, was released on a 3500 bond after the filing of an assault to murder charge in the Justice of the Peace Court at John R. Shook. The complaint accuses Vaughn of shooting Henry G. Shed, 44, of GIG Uch back alley. Shed was treated at Robert B. Green Hospital for non serious injuries.

Fred Vaughn Canton Street Justice of the Peace Court John R. Shook Vaughn Henry G. Shed Gig Uch Paul Massey Robert B. Green Hospital

Princess Louise to Be Buried Saturday in London

The body of Princess Louise will lie in state at Albert Memorial Chapel before a funeral Saturday. She died Sunday in London, and services will precede the burial with royal and church attendance expected.

London Louise Rornt Albert Memorial Chanel

Pope's Encyclical Attacks Marriage Laws Sparks London Debate

London papers react to Pope Pius XI encyclical condemning birth control and divorce while wider talk on conference proposals surfaces. The document described as lucid by the London Daily News prompts debate on permissible conditions and moral standards. Meanwhile Bill Engel travels to Weslaco for a three month business assignment.

London Pere Pius XI Sores Weslaco Bill Engel

Spanish War Vets to Meet at Plaza Hotel Banquet

War veterans from the United Spanish War Veterans Eugene J. Dernandes Camp No. 1 plan a Saturday banquet at the Plaza hotel to discuss state legislation. Guests include W. O. Herring, Derhen, Brennan, Senator Williamson, Representative Anderson, Dwyer, Kayton, Mehl, and Reader. Col. H A White is called to Lowdon due to his mother in law’s death. Classified ads accepted until 6 pm Saturday.

Plaza Hotel Eugene J. Dernandes United Spanish War Veterans W. OW. Herring W. 3. Derhen Texas Hal Brennan American Legion W. A. Williamson Preston L. Anderson Pat Dwyer Harold Kayton M. E. Mehl Robert J Reader

Von Hindenburg Intervenes in Coal Dispute Heads for End

Berlin January 2 Acting under Article 43 the emergency decree made the government arbiter with water powers. It aimed to settle a coal dispute at Ruhr mines by tomorrow with a compromise on miners wage cuts. Mine owners demanded eight percent reductions while miners offered four percent.

Berlin von Hindenburg

Bank Bandits Make $15000 Haul On North Avenue

Baltimore reports six men armed with pistols and an automatic gun robbed Commercial Savings bank on North Avenue today. They seized an estimated $15000 and fled in a car, prompting a city-wide search.

Baltimore Tan Commercial Savings Bank Dry Apau

Poll tax stations closed by county tax official

Maury Maverick, the county tax collector, ordered three poll tax stations closed on Thursday due to low patronage. The closures include Joske Brothers store in Denver Heights, Denver boulevard den City-Central Frost booke, and Jonen drug store on Main Avenue. Additional sub stations downtown will reopen only if there is demand, and Maverick cautioned that this year’s poll tax receipts may fall short without a rush. Rental ads in The Light Classified guide readers to find apartments or houses quickly.

Maury Maverick Joske Hruthers Denver Heights Denver Boulevard Cd Jonen Jonen Mainavenue Maverick Om Frost Booke

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