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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1930

Page

6

Burley Shipp Alls Pole Withelees

Trial recounts alibi claims and eyewitness identifications in the Dallas theater hold up case. Defense presents witnesses Zachary and Nanny asserting Shipp Brooks was elsewhere. prosecution links him to the June 13 18 20 incident with theater staff and a demand for money.

Br Glayson Gunnele Hantes Dallas Shipp Siwears W. T. Nanny Dulles Shipp Nanny Jimmy Brooka Brooks Nannys Tom Zachary Zachary Thoe Nanos Lamar Srelisson B. F. Laboo Ada

Jurors Taken to Theater After Court Session

In Ninety-fourth District court jurors were led by deputy Joe Dominguez to a theater for “mental relaxation” after a night of testimony. Judge W W McCrory warned them against murder trials as a hung verdict loomed. Dominguez later secured a unanimous verdict amid festive urging from the jurors.

W. W. McCrory Joe Mominguez Dominguez Bromsht Fm Gome Ronnevement

Gas Explosion Damages Arkansas Office. Janitor Injured

A gas explosion in a Laundry office building in Little Rock Arkansas caused about 80 000 dollars in damage and injuries to a janitor who is expected to die. The blast followed an attempt by James Down the janitor to light a furnace.

Tittle Rock Ark. Dan Coe James Down

Gumption Seen as Key to Success in Chelmsford Sermon

The address by Bishop Henry A. kon of Chelmsford stressed gumption as essential to success. He urged that initiative and resolve, not merely status, propel individuals forward in a challenging world. The remarks were delivered in a formal church setting, emphasizing personal character.

Southend Englend Jan Mivbl Henry A. Kon Chelmeford Dralne

Senator Blaine Proposes 18th Amendment Repeal in Senate

In Washington D C on January 1 a Republican senator Blaine introduced a measure to repeal the Eighteenth Amendment and end prohibition. He argued the policy had been a failure and urged Congress to restore leniency.

Washington, D.C Senate Blaine Wiseramit

Gang Massacre Suspect Surrenders in Connecticut War Context

A suspect in a gang massacre surrenders to police amid tensions linked to Connecticut warfare. Authorities say the person gave up a PINCARD and name relief tied to the investigation as they pursue leads in the area.

Jamiai

Ten Years Of Prohibition Critique By Hearst Letter

William Randolph Hearst denounces ten years of prohibition as a failure in temperance and sanitation. He argues it has weakened democracy, empowered tyranny, invaded homes, fueled crime, corrupted police, and degraded courts, urging a sane majority to rethink policy ahead of elections.

Russia Prohibition William Randolph Hearst

Westin Grip of Cold Weathers Spreads Across Nation

A severe cold wave grips the nation with heavy shocks and telegraph outages from Pemuna to San Bernarbe and beyond. Rivers flood beyond banks while temperatures drop to 7 below zero in the Northwest. Six related deaths reported, with widespread snow and frigid conditions reaching Albuquerque and the Rocky Mountain region.

Bogke Pemuna Enet San Bernarbe Los Adroles Mississippi Valley Rocky Spear Tims Albuquerque Colorado New Mexico New England Ners

Eye clinic error blinds 40 children in Athens incident

A Greek eye clinic misused a powerful cauterizing agent, mistaking it for a medicinal solution, permanently blinding all forty children brought for treatment. Authorities investigate maladministration and safeguard failures in Kesarion.

Tainden Walel Athens Greece Teviay Caphat Dria Kesarion

State to Defend New Law on Port

Renietail Attorney General Jack Blatock will travel to Galveston Saturday to defend a new law aimed at slowing certain activities at the port. The appearance signals ongoing legal action tied to legislation passed by the state legislature.

Syptin Renietail Jack Blatock Galveston

Fragmented Historic Text on War and Industry

Fragmentary OCR text references postwar topics including fuel, ships, and aircraft, with scattered mentions of Germany, battleships, and American industry. It appears as a garbled continuation from a previous column, with many misread words and unclear context.

Atlantic City Probe Ordered by Police Chief

In Atlantic City a probe was ordered today by Police Chief Patrick 3 into ongoing public safety concerns in the resort city. A related inquiry sought court action to secure a clean-up order, while residents reported issues with rent furnishings and a drafty waterfront area under renovation.

Wy Universal Service Atlantic City Patrick Fuccere Court

Columbus Claimed as Spaniard in New Documents

Barcelona university library received documents from Milan that historian Dr. Darros says prove Christopher Columbus was Spanish. He notes the papers settle the long debated question and there is no doubt about their significance.

Wy Taolverss Barcelona Spain Christopher Columbus Barcelona University Brary Jr. Darros

Prison Farm Head Appointed in Muntsville Texas

V Capt D B Wright assumed management of the Vyuicatare prison farm in Muntsville replacing O Whitlama. Wright formerly served as assistant manager at Bunlham Frack Brazil from the Hontaritle Carloon was named to fill Wrights previous post.

Muntsville Texas D. BE. Wright O. Whitlama Wright Bunlham Brazil

Burns Send Two to Robert B. Green Hospital

Two men were treated at Robert B. Green hospital after burn injuries from boiling water and an exploding exsoline. R P Ausbrook of 1518 Booth Alamo Street sustained wrist burns while Jeanne Peng 28 of Cementville suffered chest and arm burns.

A. Hospital Robert B. Green Borne R. P. Ausbrook Booth Alamo Street Jeanne Peng Cementville

Cousin of Lincoln Dies in Dallas Home

William Russell Lincoln, 65, a third cousin of Abraham Lincoln and a descendant of Captain Hananiah Lincoln, died at his Dallas home on January 8. He was also a distant cousin of Daniel Boone, with Revolutionary War lineage noted in local notices.

Daleas William Russell Lincoln Abraham Lincoln Thley Capt Hananiah Lincoln Daniel Boone

69 Smallpox Cases Under Quarantine In Texas County

Texarkana dispatch reports 69 cases under quarantine after today’s tally. Officials say seven new rusallpox cases raised the total, as mandatory vaccination efforts are expanded in Miller County schools. Public works plan remodeling of facilities and seek reliable contractor estimates via builders advertising.

Texarkana Ian Bowle Miller Miller County

Ethical Parents Demand School Ethics For Daughters

Tarrytown New York parents must meet Highland Manor School ethics before daughters can be admitted. Dr Roger H Lehman told a Cadente assembly that one girl was refused admittance due to her parents' alleged improper business practices. He described the couple as wealthy and prominent in a vague feminist business unrelated to bootlegging.

Tarrytown N. Y Highland Manor School Rogeoe H. Lehman Catadente

Merger of U.S. Vet Agencies Sought

Washington report says Y-A will back a plan to place all U S veteran agencies under a single executive department with a president level secretary. The proposal was submitted today to the House as a substitute for the Williams measure, aiming to consolidate the veterans bureaus under one umbrella.

U.S Washington, D. C Wilbur House Willamnon

Seventh Army Colonel Killed in Automobile Crash

In Omaha on a January night Colonel D G T Grubbe, 30, assistant chief of staff of the Seventh Army Corps area, died of injuries after his car was wrecked in a collision with a Chicago and Northwestern freight train at a boulevard crossing.

Omaha Nem Tolent D. G.T. Grubbe Seventh Army Corps Chicago & Northwestern Freight

Two Prisons Sought in West Texas and Huntsville

Representative Walter Beck urged establishing two penitentiaries in Texas, one at Huntsville and another at an unidentified West Texas site, in a 4000 word critique of the state prison centralization findings. The proposal highlights proposed locations and critiques the current study stance.

Sort Worth Alte Huntsville West Texas Walter Beck Rene Prison Centralication Commie Alon

Movie Actor Saves Servants Lives

Hollywood reports actor Charles Hogers nicknamed Buddy credited with saving two servants by reviving them after they were found unconscious in a burning set room yesterday. The incident occurred while filming in Hollywood with Hogers acting quickly to alert others and summon help.

Hollywood Charles Buddy Hogers Toddy Boeing

Warfield Actor David Warfield Undergoes Operation

The actor David Warfield was operated on three weeks ago and is now reported completely out of danger. The details of the surgery were not released, but Warfield remains a wealthy, retiring figure connected with New York society.

York Jen David Warfield Central Park Warfield

How One Woman Lost 20 Pounds of Fat

An advertisement-style claim promotes Kruschhen Salts as a fat loss aid. It asserts fat loss within three weeks, boosted energy, clearer skin, and heightened vitality. A money-back guarantee is promised if noticeable health improvement is not achieved.

Sommers-Wagners

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