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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1931
Page
14
Dallas attorney Meury Herbes appeared before the Court of Criminal Appeals in Austin to contest the three year sentence for the case involving Miss Lehlia Highsmith, in the Bates matter. The proceeding concerned an appeal by Jom W. Bates of Austin, a former civil appeals litigant.
In Maesteg Wales January 14 to 17 nearly 11 000 anxious miners attempted to march to the Brida end workhouse demanding food. Police dispersed the crowd after inflammatory chants and a strong push by the group. A separate court case recounts earlier trials with a hung jury in Travis County and Brady released on bond.
A federal jury weighs charges against Lea and Allan Spell and Jim Jose for manufacture and possession of liquor after a raid on the Boell farm near Middrt. Prohibition evidence included whiskey mash and still equipment. Rose testified about ferrying money to the Soll brothers. All three defendants pled not guilty as trial began.
Mrs Kapeles and Mrs Byrd spend Christmas with Mrs Seiser on the Vicksburg road then travel to San Antonio for a short stay before Los Angeles. St Mark's parish guild hosts an afternoon at 410 East Evergreen Street with many local women and club members listed. Various women’s clubs plan meetings and teas around town, including the San Antonio branch Alliance Unit and Literal Christing Women at 3280 o'clock, the City Federation of Women clubs luncheon at Plaza hotel, and a tea at 1610 West Mascolin Avenue for Mrs Crockett’s hosts.
In a federal case, a teen faces penalties for liquor law violations. Sentences include fines from 250 to 500 dollars and a year in prison for one defendant, with additional payments scheduled and a postponed final decision. The proceedings referenced local community members and a bridal party in Aganiér avenue.
Cryptic OCR text describes an event with a former air chief and an executive adviser named Alp. It mentions a center in and a venue called varigue forum of music. Several garbled phrases reference readings and classes with a note on classification 48 light class 4 for details.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a Rio related plan and a fight with unclear names and dates. The readable portion references landing near Rio and a person named Barton, with scattered phrases that do not form a coherent event or date.
A damaged ad text touts ACIDENE as a fast fix for years of indigestion gas and stomach pain. It claims dramatic relief from abdominal distress and dizziness, with sensational lines about “scientific combination” and guaranteed results. The piece references doctors and druggists and urges readers to buy now for a few cents.
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