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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1931

Page

3

Arrests in Theft Ring Plague City Streets

Six suspects were arrested Saturday as police recovered over $190 in stolen goods and connected arrests to burglaries at 2700 West Commerce and 2710 West Commerce. Detectives L Lee and J Leonueil nabbed two after they tried selling loot, with more stolen items recovered. Four men linked to a separate meat and produce heist were also arrested following a tip to Mrs. Scott. Two others fled after a chase on Oriental Street, abandoning their truck.

Pollen Clarence Sauntec West Conmerce Alreer Alora Commerce Street Scales Gause O, TY. Lee J. F. Leonueil Les Jones Otto Leichrenin Oriental Street

Fingerprints Link Looted 8 A Safe to Burglary

Detectives sought fingerprints after a safe at the Crawford-Montar company cafe was looted Friday night in Houston. The crime was found Saturday by Te W L Cain who opened the office. burglars took 100 dollars in cash and nearly 1000 in checks.

Mos Crawford-Montar Company GOD West Houston Eteeel Te W L. Cain Sulea Santiages

Death Penalty for Man in Buck Ingle Fire Case

In St Louis on December 6 1927 seven people died when the Buck Ingle fire killed them. Talph Pierson former part owner was found guilty by a circuit court jury of first degree murder and faces the gallows. Andrew B Mendusa night watchman at the annex had been previously convicted and now faces the extreme penalty.

ST. Louis Inn JPI Talph Pierson Andrew B. Mendusa Annex

Deans of Girls Schools Seek Support at Meeting

In Austin on June 24, university and college women deans urged school leaders to appoint a Dean of Girls. Miss Tabs UW Terrill of the University of Texas and Miss Taum Kuykenttndl of Southwestern University spoke before managers of the Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teachers association. Advocacy backed by bays press.

Austin

Pine Bluff Ark Food Shortage Report From Aid Effort

Dispatch from Pine Bluff Arkansas describes aid efforts amid famine in the town. A dramatic scene reports children fed and families provided vegetables from a large communal vat, while charitable workers struggle against poverty and harsh winter conditions. The Red Cross is criticized for slow relief.

Ark England

Doris Kenyon to Enter Filmdom Again

Doris Kenyon plans a return to film after the death of Milton. She will work at Paramount and later at Universal, with her health improved and frame of mind better. Containing notes on Enid Tennett, Alma Rubens, and other Hollywood figures of the era.

Doris Kenyon Louella GO Parsons Goorright Universal Seerten Calersat Aerelcs Cletare Ralior LOY Angels Dorks Kenyon New York Milton First Ciest National Doris Luria Amon Enid Tennett Skippy Paramount Enid Percy Crosby

Will Rogers at Fort Worth benefit amid drought relief effort

Will Rogers, famed entertainer, plans a series of benefit appearances in the Southeast to raise funds for drought relief. He arrived by plane from Pine Bluff Arkansas, piloted by Capt Frank Ifinke, and noted potential extra charges for supporters. The report also mentions chaotic railway chatter in Stettin and a plan to reverse nobility on travel routes, reflecting a fragmented late era newspaper tone.

Wil Rogers Frank Hawks New York San Antonio Font Worth Will Rogers Auatin Mundas Oslaboton Pine Bluff Ark Frank Ifinke

Grade Death Cross Fever Across Washington Railroads

CPI Mailroads reports a marked drop in highway grade crossing accidents in the first 10 months of 1930. Rail incidents total 287, down SHB from the prior year. Deaths decline to 1653, 327 fewer. injuries at 440 fewer than the previous year. Curfew in Italy shows hillside pageant with fifteenth century costumes and trumpets near St Beancia city hall.

Washington 2.C Interstate Commerce Commission Assist Italy St. Beancia Mnich Heralite Dumbrinn

Army Training Explained by Gen Pershing Chapter XIII

General Pershing outlines the wartime challenge of training vast citizen armies for World War I. He notes the shift from small expeditions to mass divisions, the need to train officers, and the adoption of sound doctrine while integrating Allied methods. He discusses trench warfare, morale, and mixed Allied influence on U.S. training, amid evolving open warfare concepts.

John J. Pershing American Newcpaper Alliance War Department A. Eb.fl Stall Paul B. Malone HB. Fiske Hia Douglax Ling Ko Thitler Trong

Open warfare favored by French doctrine abandoned

A military officer argues that French trench warfare teaching would have handicapped allies. He asserts the need for a vigorous open warfare offensive, with American training stressing rapid fire rifle practice, individual initiative, and direct instruction to resist French methods. He notes Western Front battles shifted toward machine guns, grenades, and heavy ordnance.

Attenton Cers Prench Desien Cabie Grans France United States

West Point and the AEF civilian training reforms outlined

The text critiques early World War I policy at West Point and the U S Army, urging improved general staff training and an extensive AEF instructional system. It notes failures to implement rifle bayonet fundamentals, stresses a comprehensive schools network for units, replacements, instructors, and recruits, and details provost marshal organization including Col Hanson Ely and successors shaping military police in France.

Svarlang Alvicy West Point Lere War Department Whith Hal Wal Ten AEF General Ataff College

Credit for Bandholtz andmilitar police role in France

A reader notes Bandholtz deserves special credit for the smart conduct and high efficiency of the military police. They were indispensable in directing traffic during combat activities, preventing straggling, and maintaining order among scattered units before and after the armistice. The force, organized November 1 1028, had 463 officers and 15 212 men across France. Tomorrow Pershing blocks Clementeau’s efforts to rush our entente leonpa into battle. W W. P. Lowry elected vice president of Nesh Hardware company at Fort Worth meeting.

Bandholtz Militares Ordre France P. Lowry San

Needs Staff Officers A Schoo eyatert wuld have been desirable

The text discusses the importance of staff officers and a school to train them. It notes training troops for combat as the primary objective, with pendants and Mekal developments to standardize and gain experience before battle. It mentions planned additional training for divisions and limited numbers of general staff officers.

Hemn Frauen Ifterenes

Local talent shines in Shay Pla production of Candida

Little Theater's third production of the season opened Friday night at San Pedro Playhouse. George Bernard Shaw's Candida thrilled a large cast with Mrs. Gilbert Denman praised as Candida. George Clifton's Reverend Morell delivered an adequate portrayal. Beery, as Marchbanks, showed moments of overacting. Cast members Billy Millery, Mes Bowl Adame, and Frank Suilient gave solid performances as the show drew a packed audience. Matinee and evening shows followed as the company announced The Perfect Alibi by A. A. Milne for February 26 and 27 under Carl Glick's direction.

War Little Theater San Pedro Filny House George Mernard Shaw Trausat Gilbert Denman Candida Stomoty Billy Millery Bowl Adame Frank C. Suilient

Filling Station Bandits Sought in Pleasanton Robbery

Two men robed the Pleasanton Roni Filling station on Pleasanton road at night, held up night manager Weaver, took 7.20 dollars, and escaped toward Townsite. Police issued a Saturday statement, noting the threat of death and that Weaver survived unharmed.

Cbe Weaver Pleasanton Roni Pleasanton Road Puna

Government eyeing grape juice to wine conversion

Washington January 24 The Beardsley era report cites grape concentrate sales as easily converted for wine. Officials consider amending the Val Attend Act to curb this activity with federal aid. The law enforcement commission notes the inconsistency in penalizing home use but not large scale manufacture and sale.

Washington, D. C Wickersham Gr&abe Tata Law Enforcement Commission Rale

Chesterton Defends Main Street Against Outsider Criticism

BT Louis reports Chesterton today defends America's Main Street against a disgruntled writer who cites small city shortages. He argues an English view of distribution ignores local realities and praises middle western life and local food sources.

Chesterton Louis Gilbert RK America Middle West

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