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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1930

Page

4

Robbery Case Delayed in R A L Texas Court

The district court in RAL of Bank U0 delayed the robbery with firearm case against R. G. Turner and Mita Awalt at Farmers and Merchants. The trial was postponed until the May session as Judge J. E. Miller granted a motion, citing the defendant Torver’s young wife and health concerns.

Rady Texas Jac R. G. Turner Mita Awalt Geal Bee District Court J. E. Miller Torver Tom

Capone Faces U.S Court Contempt Charge in Chicago

Chicago report states Al Capone may face contempt proceedings in federal court after release from a Pennsylvania prison within two weeks. U.S. District Attorney EB Johnson and Judge Ye ready to pursue contempt if Capone testifies about gangland liquor activities.

Chicago INS al" Capone Vita Penneslvellia United Eta Q. Johnson Jone Ye

Age Resigns as State Attorney

Paul D. Pare, assistant attorney general for years, resigns to join private practice. He praises colleagues, cites underpayment and overwork, says critics misjudge and unfair pressure arose, and says the state may be proud of the manner in which they have served.

Age Austin Paul D. Pare

Officers Named by Pearsall Chamber at Annual Parley

In Pearsall Texas at the chamber meeting John E Field cashier and VP of Security State Bank was elected president succeeding G R Sanders who served nearly year and left with strong reputation. L Smith was elected first VP J J Little second VP and N H Huot reelected secretary treasurer. Directors named: G R Sanders John E Field O L Smith J Litte D G Tomlinson Luther DeVilbiss B W Howard FR T Trarnhart Roy Woodward F K Mattox W J Tyner and W B M Fain.

Pearsall Texas Sonisl Pearsall Chamber of Commerce John E. Field Security State Bank G. R. Saniers Chamber of Commerce South Texo L. Smith J. J. Little

New Braunfels Building Curtailed

New Braunfels January 18 statistics from the city clerk show 1099 permits issuing 10,600 short of last year. Total building value reached 200,093 versus 200,328 in 1928, excluding a two million dollar San Antonio Public Service Company plant. In 1928 seven dwellings were erected at 147,000 versus 63 in 1920 at 1,600. Commercial building permits in 1928 were 30,200, rising to 85,500 in 1920.

New Braunfels San Antonio Public Service Company

Changes Number Robbery Results

Mrs Fred Fox of Decoy Avenue Golders Green changed her house number from 14 to T1 A for Inck. Daylight thieves relieved her of 300 dollars worth of jewelry.

London Inn Fred Fox Decoy Avenue Golders Green Inck

CITYS MARINE FACES BATTLE A complete ticket in opposition

A Friday night meeting in the office of W W McAllister on Buena Vista street discussed politics and possible candidates for mayor. J Roy Murray of the Murray Winerich company autobile dealer was named as a potential candidate. Murray admitted attending and that the mayoral issue was mentioned, but no decisions were made and it is too early to discuss.

J. Roy Murray Murray-Winerich Company Autonobile Deslere W. W. McAllister Buena Vista Street Murray U A

Baptist Training School Planned at First Baptist Church

A Baptist Training School for young people will be held at the First Baptist Church from January 19 to 24 with an aspirational meeting on Sunday at 3 p.m. Dr. W. R. White, former pastor of the First Baptist Church of Lubbock and state secretary, and T. G. Garner of Dallas, secretary of the B P A department, will speak. The arrangements committee includes William L. Pieper, Rev. C. Hubener, Miss Alice Ebner, and Corel Bisson.

Firat Bapist W. R. White First Deptlat Lubbock T. G. Garrner Daline Willian L. Pieper C. Hubener Mim Alice Ebner Corel Bisson

Mayfield platform favors farm loans and tax shifts

Mayfield outlines a Texas reform platform advocating 93 year farm loan bonds at four percent, a state farm board to acquire land and sell to farmers, and elimination of ad valorem property taxes funded by corporate, inheritance and occupation taxes. He supports state regulation of utilities and chain stores, irrigation projects, and a pay-as-you-go highway system. He calls for stricter law enforcement and court reform.

Inrmera Texas State of State Farm Board Commissioner of Agriculture Bose Farm Loan Board Jien Nole Mayfield Ould Meneures Railroad Commission Recien

Solons Ready for Session in Austin

Austin January 18 The looming special session of the Texas Legislature will open at noon Monday with many members absent due to Yad land weather conditions The governor plans to deliver the message and present three items for consideration Prison centralization commission report a vast reform package regulating county official salaries and a utility regulation measure championed by the governor after prior rejections

Austin Moody

Yet Who Marched With Sherman Dies

In Los Angeles an elderly man known as Dr. Willa Smith who joined General Sherman on the March to the Sea during the Civil War is noted for his later life. Once wealthy, he donated two fortunes to charity and headed a hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.

Los Angeles Van Willa, Smith Georgia Wb Sherman al. Smith Merry Hospi St. Towa

Mrs Clark Re elected Head of San Antonio War Mothers

Mrs Elizabeth Clark was re elected president of the San Antonio chapter of the American War Mothers. Officers elected for 1940 include C U Heuachkel first vice president Mionie L Slack second vice president Ethel Cor Anti third vice president Sarah Jane Doebbler fourth vice president Mittie Royster recording secretary Vearl Knowlton corresponding secretary Sarah E Fox treasurer Benno Kayton auditor Sabra S Whipple chaplain Lillian C Mellinges custodial of records Antonia Barkley historian.

Ellaabeth Clark San Antonio The American War Mothers Oriental Room Guoter Hatel Ines Mra C. UG. Heuachkel Mionie L Slack Mre Ethel Cor- Anti Sarah Jane Doebbler Mittie Royster

Brady Plans Charity Campaign in Brady

Four committees of about twenty five Brady business and professional people will lead a drive next Monday to raise about $5000 for the needy and hospitalizations over the coming year. The charity board also announces a campaign to keep professional beggars out of town. Finance committee heads are A W Crown Edward Geenlin and Mrs A B Carrhera. Training time will be announced soon.

Brady Arady Brady Business A. W. Crown Tedward Geenlin A. B. Carrthera

Japan Halts Naval Pact at London Conference

London dispatch reports American delegates to the naval conference face three main obstacles to a broader disarmament pact. Japan seeks 70 percent cruiser parity with Britain and the US, while France demands parity and opposes the overall conference plan. Despite tensions, Secretary Stimson leads the American team with cautious optimism about progress.

London America Lonnere Guna Universal Service J —Jaran Great Britain France Henry Li. Stimson

Court Called in New Braunfels February Term

New Braunfels January 11 District court convenes February 3 with Judge Jeffrey of Lockhart presiding. Docket not heavy, term expected to be cleaned up as per the clerk.

New Braunfels Caljet Jeffreyx Lockhart

Woman Fined by Federal Court on Liquor Charge

Antonia Herrera was fined 100 dollars and given a 90 day suspended sentence by Judge Duval West in federal court Saturday after pleading guilty to manufacturing and consaction of beer. Prohibition violation charges against H L Edwarde and others were dismissed, as prosecutors noted the plea and prior raids targeting the decedents were long docketed.

Antonia Herrera Duval West H. L. Edwarde Lovie Yharra Recifus Ordinic Clarence Cole Frenchy Garcia

Army Orders list scattered transfers and postings

A long list of army orders documents numerous personnel transfers and postings. Names include Walter T. Ba, David Tidder, Edward A. Cortes, Harry A. Aranid, and Eugene A. Smith, with destinations such as Fort Benning, Panama, Washington, Carlisle, and San Francisco among others. The record shows movements to depots, barracks, and field locations, reflecting a broad reallocation of officers and enlisted personnel.

Universal Service Washington Van Walter T. Ba Oatun Fort Bening David Tidder Wlajora Edward A. Cortes C. H York Edward A. “Hrennan Geoffrey Argea Cav Panama Fort Hingwold Naty C. Feavey Euxene A. Smith Wal Re Rose D.C Woabington C. Kugses Langley Tield John Bellinger H. Vingernora Laland Teor Wits O Alssander Hhilleun E. Summner Hablewferd Were Yon Alesander C. E Mullen Soptcheater B.C. A Withernigh Frederick Ot" Ginary Bersidio Ban ¥ Eancincaiam AF. Wieck Coe Wahine Ork Latterman Howplil Charles Ghd Tresaia San Fran Helfrich Vancouver Maye Soitnay Francis W. Vrvitt 1Eran Hospital Wanhinale Iovertuen Ta Fant Traleaare Destenanta of Sy, GC Caydein Harta M Comkle Earl Staxwel Cobrips Mugeett Hicks Hungry A. Hureblsrn Murray Fort Benting Orlon Laude “Reale Bart Stonroes Mager G. Prennan Att L. Brathere Algstea Ahi Gener Fog, Worden Ste Fort Mason Wilfrid P. Hall Port George Wright Fam F. Evely Fort Fig MC Carlisle Basracie Banrapciaca

Dancing News Across Town 1916 Listings

Saturday and Sunday dances advertised at Labor Temple and Barn venues. Weekly events include Fridays at Frederick Road area and St Hedwig hall with Moyet Terans orchestra. Advertisements note heated venues and attractions by Gardners Hotum Kings and La Coste Mall performers.

Labor Temple Frederickn- Durg Road St. Hedwig Hall Sund Jan Big Dame la Coste Tiall Mutteve Gardners Hotum Kings

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Capone U.S Pearsall Chamber Braunfels Baptist Training School Vicks Vick Icks VaroRus Alamo Life Alamo Life Re Insurance Texas Wire At Gram Company of the Southwest Graham Dowdell Image Solons Sherman Mrs. Clark New Japan Trawalter Vail Madame and Mademoiselle Ufa Haneene San Pedro Playhouse Wed Little Theatre
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