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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1931

Page

12

Miller Wins $90,000 Suit Over Tom Mix

T Miller owner of 102 Teaneh Show s was awarded a $90,000 breach of contract verdict by a jury in common pleas court here today. Miller sued for $323,000 claiming Mix broke an agreement to appear on his show then joined with the Sells Floto circus. Counsel for Mix said a million top new trial would be filed.

Pal Tan Dock T. Miller Tom Mix Famous Stage Screen and Cirers Common Pleas Miller Mix Sells Flote Circus

Shotgun Charge Nearly Severs Hunter’s Arm Near Elmendorf

Pete Lux, 21, of 804 Furnish Ave, hurt when a shotgun discharged while he hunted near Elmendorf. Police escorted his car to hospital as emergency crews rushed him in from the scene. Witnesses say the gun misfired while he was aiming at game fragments. the injury to the arm was serious but not life threatening.

Pete Lrux Avenir Elmendorf Wounded Inn Gersdorf Robert 3B Green Hospital Geos Winn

San Antonio Schools Seek $30,000 in Savings Plan

Public school leaders Paul Schall and Hartley outline an economy program to trim 30,000 in operating costs. They expect 20,000 from releasing substitute teachers and 10,000 from reducing maintenance spending. They note rising expenses, enrollment, and property values since 1923. They compare local taxes and bonded debt to other Texas cities and suggest a legislative bill to raise the San Antonio tax rate if needed.

Muimnehe Cor & Junior Rite Wadgerysary Paul Schall Gianager B. YW. Hartley Scholz Hartley and Schola San Antonio Honda Nhoal United Antonio Hes Tale Texas Callan Houston Dallas Wil Pate Fort Worth Flouston Hartley Rai W. A. Williamson Malla Ladt Rear

Man Slashed in Row Over Girl

Marcos Boils 21 of 231 Guadalupe Street was stabbed after an argument about a woman. The assailant fled after the assault at Guadalupe and Colorado, and Boils was taken to Mohert J. Green Hospital in grave condition.

Marcos Guadalupe Street Mohert J. Green Hospital Solin Guadalupe Colorado

Aimee McPherson Mystery Deepens at Angelus Temple

Aimee McPherson remains missing from Angelus Temple amid a clouded tale of her disappearance. Dr Howard Williams notes she did not leave for rent money, while investigators seek why the famed preacher vanished and for how long.

Aimee Kemple McPherson McPherson Jeff Tas Angelen Angelus Temple Howard Huntington Williams

Army Orders Trivereal Bervice Reader Notice

Army orders list retirements and transfers for several officers and soldiers across multiple posts. Names include Aubrey J. Mangle, Walter Meyer, Edward Darr, and others with assignments and removals noted, spanning Fort Steel, Port Said, and various fields.

Trivereal Bervice Washington Thay Taple Aubrey J. Mangle C. Suaneier Hame Wajiar F. Maililn Port Say Frank A. Priuchard A. C Maoalt Rory Mi fieGle Waller T Meyer Darr Alcatran Calif David M. Rameau Poratd PD Fitzertayd A. O Dronka Tiv Mawaik Tirhard Iran Tap Mawall Crinay Lawrence Getta A. E. Fanaa Purean Eld Arend Freate Thoeste Mimd Insane Fey Rellagaa Trem Datell Ac Cy Mazentela Port Jamies Nalzan Ama

Hoover's Day Stand Probed by Senators

Senators question President Hoover's stance on beer legality as amendments seek nationwide approval of 4 percent beer. Wheeler presses on whether the president backs the change. Copeland recalls Hoover’s position that beer is non intoxicating. Brookhart and others defend or attack the administration amid a volley of statements and newspaper claims.

Senator Copeland New “York Hoover Ibnok Connecticut Wheeler Lestinrs Fironkhart Aml Brookhart Newton Horley

Girl Witness Sought by Police in Court Gamble Case

Los Angeles, Jan 24. Betty Totman a 16 year old girl, alleged to have gambled away her honor in a dice game with attorney Den Courlots Hallwood financier, is being hunted on a juvenile court warrant after being believed fled to avoid testifying.

Los Angaflea

War Department Supply Bill Reported to Senate

War Department supply bill carrying about 2448,518486 for the next fiscal year was reported to the Senate. Administrations leaders hoped to bring it up for action on Monday. The measure includes roughly 60 million dollars for rivers and harbors projects.

War Department Washington, D. C Senate

Senate probe urged into big oil firms deals

A Senate resolution, filed by Republican Senator Nye of North Dakota, calls for an investigation into alleged practices by major oil companies. The measure accuses firms of pressuring independent operations and promoting business in ways that may harm competition.

Entrenar Netrices Warmingtos Senate Nye North Dakota

Steel Firms Will Appeal Merger Case

Eugene G. Grace president of Bethlehem Steel announces an appeal to the merger case ruling by Judge Jenkins in the Bethlehem Youngstown wheel and tool merger dispute, signaling ongoing legal action by Bethlehem.

New York INS Eugene G. Grace Bethlehem Steel Corpioration Jenkins Tobe Meiner

Gold Discovery Anniversary Observed Across California

January 24 marks the 83rd anniversary of the first gold discovery in California. Observances and ceremonies were held statewide to honor the event and celebrate the historic find.

Han Frangislad California

Plane production falls off 50 Pvt in 1980 report

New York January 4 commercial and military aircraft production in 1980 showed a sharp decline to about half of 1972 levels. U.S. BAR planes valued at 480,709 were manufactured during the year, with reported cuts affecting both civilian and defense outputs.

Unin New York Shaw

Mississipni Towns Cut Bread Price

Quoftont, Miex, Tan. 24. An the flat of a period of a cindicted watamrson te collec aenghe futferorn, the prion of bread here ta dax uns reduced fenm 11 ta he eoaty a Inn.

Unemployed Estimated At 4.5 Million In U S

Col Arthur Woolf, chairman of the president's emergency employment committee, today estimated the number of unemployed persons in the United States at between 4.5 and 5 million for the first week of December, based on eight surveys in 48 large offices by Metropolis Life Insurance.

U.S D. G Metropolis Tan Life Insurance Company Arthur Woolf President's Emergency Employment Committee United Staten

Defunct Bank 0365 Suit In Court

In a defunct bank case the defendant Ogletree, administrator of Mrs. 2 G. Ogletree estate, faced a suit brought by A. Walker, receiver of the Kingtimry National Bank. Judge One at West granted judgment after Walker stated the bank owed $700 in unpaid notes and Ogletree denied the debt and alleged altered petition. Witnesses testified forgery concerns over several checks bearing signature.

Uroduy Ben C. Opletioe Goles A. Walker Kingtimry Natindad Bao Walker Ogletree

Durham Rites to Be Held Sunday for Mrs Jolla Durham

Funeral services for Mrs. Jolla Irene Durham, 42, who died after fleeing from 90 Stafford court Friday, will be held Sunday afternoon. The Rev. HR Wold of San Antonio and Ster Roberts of Somerset will officiate. She was a native of Mart County, Texas, and had lived in Somerset before moving to this city three years ago. Survived by two daughters, Yamen Carroll and Miss Mary Irene Pasham, two brothers, W A Harris of Paris, Texas, and others.

Mra Jolla Irene Durham Stafford Court HR. Wold San Antonio Ster. Roberts Somerset Mart Sorslving Bee Bind G. A. Durham Sea Yamen Carroll Mary Irene Pasham Oncy Rayerhom San Anthieister Mire Ellison Waco Abil W. A. Harris Parle Thll Texna

Two Held in Officer's Killing in Medford

Medford Oregon residents J. C. Adams, a Colorado convict escapee, and Earl Remington, 17, are held in county jail in connection with the murder of Patrolman Bam Prescott who died on the Pacific highway south of Ashland after stopping the men suspected of rustling.

Medford Ore J. C. Adams Colorado Earl Remington Bam Prescott Ashe

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