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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1931

Page

11

Shotgun Wards Burglars in Barkge Neighborhood

In Barkge a homeowner fires a shotgun at a burglar who entered through a side window and triggers a bell trap after an alarm failed. The intruder dropped a battery and fled. the homeowner’s brother reports three prior burglaries in two weeks. A second resident on Water Street likewise fires at a man seen at a window.

Ck Gre Balieves Bava Bieber Aerate Denver Boulevard Seapolk E. Young Interser Young God Rows Water Street Rowe

Deposed Panama President Returns to Panama City

Panama City reports a quiet return of Florencio Harmodio Arosemena after his deposition as president of Panama. Observers note a flurry of comment has cooled, and he is to live unmolested in a private residence during an ordinary private exile.

Panama City Florencio Harmodio A. Rosemena Tonamas Toama City

Poe Graduation Exercises Planned

Graduation exercises for Poe Junior High were discussed at a meeting led by the principal and sponsors. Final arrangements were completed for the Thursday event to be held in the auditorium with early officers and Robert Cameron presiding.

Yager Allan Poe Schoal Als. Dodd Robert Cameron Presid

Junior Champion Plans Guba Hop

Elizabeth reports 16 year old aviator Bob Bi announced plans to travel to Havana within two weeks for a forthcoming aviation event.

Elizabeth Bob Bi Continentara Feillar Havana

Law for two period tax payments urged by reader

A letter to the editor advocates a law allowing semiannual tax payments on February 1 and August 1. The writer says many unemployed homeowners would be relieved from delinquency if relief and a two‑period payment plan are enacted, stressing it would aid thousands of readers.

Spencer

MINT CLOSES BEFORE PROBE IN BELVIDERE

Albert W. Benham known as The One Man Mint and Ble Money Al runs a scheme paying investors 20 to 60 percent. He paid off today but will not accept new funds. Grand jury plans to investigate his business of buying vehicles and homes at bargain prices and reselling quickly for profits.

Belvidere Jas Lac Albert W. Benham Agreval Benham Selionelime- Wight Grand Jury Hhe Audge

School Board urged to hire building architects promptly

A San Antonio county council letter urged the School Board of Education to immediately authorize architects to plan school construction. The move aims to use the $1,700 bond proceeds and boost local employment while awaiting a state bill to raise the school tax limit. Dr J A McIntosh presides over the board.

San Antonio Mans API Jeitey Oald J. A. Horsey

Brief Declaring Dry Act Invalid Filed in Court

Washington January 24. Counsel supporting Judge Glazt of New Jersey filed in the Supreme Court an excutive brief urging denial of oral argument. The brief contends Congress lacks discretion in submitting proposed constitutional amendments to states for ratification, but may decide which state bodies ratify by the amendment’s nature.

Washington, D. C Glazt New Jersey Supreme Court Brie Congress

Girl Held for Court Ron Lung

In DeWitt Arkansas a 17 year old girl Mrs Helen Spenserston killed the accused slayer of her father in a crowded court room. She fired four bullets into the body of Jack Woris 80 as the jury prepared to deliberate on murder charges. She surrendered and was taken to the state penitentiary in Little Rock.

Dewitt. Ark, Tan Helen Spenserston Jack Worls Chargin Bin Cicery Spense Clole St Little Rock Worle Spence Mra Spence Tleve Jeveney Memphis Mra Eaton Mme Warren 81 Colbunter Taore Wwemen

Mother of Two Held in Jail on Forgery Charges

Mrs. Rosamond Lave, 40, of Roosevelt camp, faced six forgery and passing charges in a Justice of the Peace court. City Detective Frank Moore filed the case, and Lave was jailed in Bexar County awaiting trial. She is mother to two children under care of the San Antonio Child Protective and Humane Society.

Rosamond Lave Roosevelt Camp San Antonio

Congress Debates Interior Bill and Banking Probes

The record notes continued debate on the Interior Department appropriation bill and banking investigations. It cites approval of a $26 million Red Cross relief appropriation and a $90 million construction bill, plus changes to banking laws and other House actions on drought, post office, and drainage district matters.

Jbnate Interior Department Glaxy Red Cross Fuou Warner New York Aval Banking Investiga Lon Committee

New Quick Way to Stop a Dangerous Cough

An advertorial touts Mentodene as a fast internal menthol remedy for stubborn coughs. It promises relief within hours and guarantees a full refund if the user does not feel 100 percent better by morning.

Epecialista

March Upon City Hall Planned By New York Reds

New York Reds plan a hunger march on City Hall with the unemployed demanding 15 to 25 dollars weekly for the unemployed, free transportation, meals for children, rent cuts, free utilities, and use of vacant buildings for housing in a organized protest led by Sam Nesin.

New York Ui—Cony Tiruniste City Hall Brooklyn Parnté Sam Nesin Jolless

National Guards Escort Negroes to Face Charges

Sixty National Guard units escorted African American prisoners from the State penitentiary in Columbia to a distant Texingtony location to face murder charges. The guard unit carried grenades and rifles as part of its equipment after Governor Nicholds ordered action amid threats against the governor.

National Guards Columbia Auiardémen Tectngtony National Guard Ching Pin Outfit Ihs Nichnals Isnehing

Divorce Granted After Testimony In Watsaw Farm Case

In WatsaW Indiana on January 20, Charles D. Robin a farmer and longtime husband of eight children received a divorce after testifying his wife failed to provide milk from her cow. The couple had been married 41 years with Kokles parents involved in the proceeding.

Watsaw Ind Charles D. Robin Grontman Kokles

First National Bank of Jackson Fails to Open

The First National Bank of Jackson with deposits around 4.0 billion ends service and fails to open for business today. Officials note bank failure and orderly actions expected to follow.

Jackson, Mills First National Bank of Jackson ONG

Bonshire Laundry Promises Clean Clothes and Crisp Ironing

An advertisement touts Bonshire Laundry as a reliable service for spotless washing and properly pressed garments. It appeals to households seeking better laundry results and convenience from Sunshine Lawn district.

Sunshine Lawn

Law Invoked by House of David in Hunt for Treasure

A treasure hunt linked to the late Benjamin Darnell of the House of David colony drew a court petition in Berrien County. Dewhirnt seeks a writ to compel Ada Roas Schneider the 25 year auditor and secretary to reveal the location of hidden riches believed worth up to 700000.

House of David Joseph Benjamin Darnell Houe of David Dewhirnt Ben Berrien County Ada Roas Schneider

Lewis Plans Visit to England and BERLIN Notes

Berlin dispatch reports American author and Nobel laureate Sinelale Lenda will travel to England next week possibly for a month or longer while Mrs. Lewis notes her husband plans a new power project taking years to complete. Political ad and Citizen's League notices follow about meetings and committees.

Lewis England Berlin Sinelale Lenda

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