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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1931

Page

2

Trapper Suspected in Deadly Cabin Shootout

In Oroville Cent J a story of two trappers, John Stanley and Bob Lann, ends in a fatal shooting. Stanley killed his partner over a cooking dispute and later surrendered after a confrontation with the sheriff. Libe Taylor, an old prospector, witnessed events and helped guide investigators to a crude grave where the victim was buried.

Oroville Cent John Stanley Bob Lan Fle Ike Mwy Mavetoing Ibn Bald Creek Canyon Beri C. W. Toland Tte van Etanles Iit Libe Taylor Teylor Tka Stanley William Alexander

Play Try Out Sunday for The Eligible Br. Denge at Center

A juvenile theater group holds a Sunday try out for a play titled The Eligible Br. Denge at 2 pm at Temple Heth-E Community Center. The act is part of a vaudeville program by the club at San Pedro Pierd on Wednesday February 18.

Hetascale Heth-E Community Center San Pedro

War romance ends in tragedy as captain's widow kills self

Philadelphia report recalls a wartime romance between a captain of the ALE and a French maid who wed in Bordeaux twelve years ago. The broken-hearted bridegroom, Capt. Charles BE Smith, 51, hanged himself in a furnished room after discovering the widow's death. Landlady found both bodies hours later.

Philadelphia ALE. F Bordeaux France Charles BE. Smith Gan

Poland Censured for Terror Tactics

GENEVA Jan 24 The League of Nations Council adjourned after adopting a report censuring Poland for terrorism against German minorities in Silesia and widening the escape of the scheduled May conference.

Ganeret Merits Geneva Leagre of Nations Council Tolay Eixty-Cctonil Poland Silesia

Edinburg Sends Vegetables to Arkansas Hunger

Edinburg Texas announces a carload of waller vegetables to Arkansas and North Texas relief efforts. The shipment is organized by Hidalgo County American Red Cross with Mrs Barnett chairing. The car leaves this week, funded by county quotas and growers contributing produce for famine relief.

Edinburgh Texas North Texas Arkanenos Waller Barnett Hidalgo American Red Cross el Perly

Boy Cracks Skull in Donkey Ride

Eleven year old Fred Bucs suffered a fractured skull after a donkey ride Saturday afternoon. He received initial treatment at a base hospital and was then taken to Robert B. Green Hospital for further care.

Fred Bucs Bee Rive Robert B. Green Hospital Base Hospital Fort Sam Houpton

Laval to Form French Cabinet

Laval accepts offer from President Doumergue to form a new French cabinet. Briand, telegraphing from Geneva, indicated Laval could begin within an hour, as Laval moved to take charge amid the government crisis.

Laval Faria Pierre Laval Doumergue Briand Geneva

Women Seek Bill on Citizenship Reform

Washington readers of women organizations urged the House immigration committee to pass a bill allowing American women to retain citizenship when they marry a foreigner. The measure would affect eligibility for citizenship and was discussed in a congressional hearing.

Washington, D. C Cangerss House

Train wreck near Helen and Tennessee kills two

Two railroad workers including the engineer and fireman of the Suwanee special died when a Southern Railway train derailed near Helenwood Tennessee. More than a score of passengers were injured in the accident reported this afternoon.

Chattangoga Tenn Tee Suwanee Southern Railway Helenanod Tales Mepording Teport

Pavlova's Funeral Planned in London

The body of Anna Pavlova, the world's premier ballerina, rests in a coffin at a London hospital while her husband Victor J Amice arranges the funeral there, as London papers report.

Pavlova London Tie Wal H Anna Favinea Victor J2

Kennerly Named to Federal Bench

President Hoover nominated Thomas AM Kennerly to the United States district bench for the Southerm district of Texas in Washington. The nomination was announced Jan. 24.

Kennerly Federal Bench Persie Warhington, D. C Hoover Thomas AM. Kennerly United States Jecge Houtherm Texaa

Stolen Ring Report From New York Author Nancy Hoyt

Nancy Hoyt, described as a New York author, reported the theft of a four thousand dollar ring. The incident details indicate the loss occurred at an earlier time and was announced tonight, suggesting police or public notice.

Nancy Hoyt Make Nancy Hest New York Pariety Atelen

Gleaners' Class Social Planned at Local Hall

The Gleaners' Class schedules its monthly meeting featuring a social. The event will be held at 2540 ppm with address near None of Mm Wy Ti Parsons ST West Gramercy place, details unclear.

Wy Ti Parsons ST West Gramercy Place

Sheriff Aids Ex-Prisoner Facing Parole Dilemma

Kansas City Jan. 24. Le Roy Brown, 40, released on parole October 27 after a long sentence for bank robbery, pleads for work and food. Sheriff Powers refuses immediate return to the penitentiary, offering shelter and food while seeking a job for him. Brown fears resuming crime if left hungry and homeless.

Kansas City le Roy Brown Kansas Penitentiary Lansing Elf Harry Powers Nero Sheriff Powers Dil

Mrs Sterling and Daughter Visit in San Antonio

Mrs Sterling and her daughter Miss Norma, wife of the Texas governor, were visitors in San Antonio Saturday and Sunday as house guests of Mrs W W A Sterling. The trip to San Antonio included shopping and social calls, with plans to return to Austin Monday.

Night School Enrollment Update at San Antonio Public School

Enrollment for the San Antonio public night school stands at 1310 students. Principal C. E. Troutz notes the program runs from 8:30 to 9:20 p.m. Monday Tuesday and Thursday. Attendance shows more than 200 students higher than the same period last year.

San Antonio C. E. Troutz Gigore

Weather Summary From The Day And Night Reports

Precipitation details show variations over the 24 hour period with Fog on Friday, and a forecast indicating near normal precipitation for the month. The report lists multiple stations and times, noting totals, highs and lows, and wind patterns across diverse locations.

Fami Frisay Tom Ween Pete BAT P.m Ronday

Arrests End Car Stripper Ring in Austin Area

A gang of eight months, ages 15 to 25, admitting broken and stripping cars, faced six arrests by Willis Watson of the South Bend Antonia Police and two special officers Wilbur Judge and E Venable. The group’s crime spree included dismantling a car found near a southern suburb. Charges to be filed in the morning, with Austin officers assisting on information from Watson.

Austin Willis Watson South Ban Antonia Wilbur Judge E. Venable Apel Watson

Frank Hawks to Return to New York in Sunday Hop

New York dispatch reports Captain Frank M Hawke will depart Fort Worth early Sunday morning for a swift flight to New York arriving around dusk. He will part with Will Rogers, the humorist, as they complete a barnstorming tour through the Southwest to aid the American Red Cross drought relief drive, with Rogers remaining in Fort Worth Tuesday morning.

New York Frank M. Hawke Fort Worth Texas Mornig Haverin Will Rogers Southwest American Red Cross Yanks Roinin Rogers

Solons Unite to Fight Soviet Goods

Congressmen from states hit by Soviet imports form a united caucus to press for action. Representative Hamilton Fish of New York will chair a 26 member committee to push the battle forward in Congress as the situation develops.

Madison Square Lenin Russia Nounist Party New York

Inventor tests new plane motor at UT

Walter W. Everts of San Antonio announced eight U S Patent Office improvement claims approved for his diesel airship engine. A first actual test unit will be built at the University of Texas in February, with production plans in Austin. The design features a hollow drive shaft and simplified components to cut costs and modify propulsion for aircraft and perhaps autos. Army engineers reviewing the motor expressed interest in the hollow shaft that could change timing and firing mechanisms in ships with machine guns.

Walter W. Everts San Antonio University of Texas U. S Evers Sull Company Austin Ahalte Everets Frank Ellngton Aix Rover Belgheam Ellington

Frances Elien Tibbet Dies in New York Hotel

Frances Elien Tibbet, mother of opera star Lawrence Tibbet, died of pneumonia at a New York hotel early today. The notice appears in a frail, partially garbled form with lingering OCR errors and unrelated text fragments.

New York Frances Elien ‘Tibbet Lawrence Tibbet Arreen

Shrine Elects New Officers for Alzefar Shrine

Lol Hartone has been named potentate of Alzefar Shrine succeeding A. J. McKenzie as numerous officials were announced for the 1931 meeting. Other officers include Anton Moursand ebutt rabban G. G. Gmbdeghrimer statat ant rabban Porter Loring bigt mriest qni prophet P. D. Mathis oriental guide and John I. Clem Jr. treasurer.

Lol Hartone L. W. Wartung Hugh MK Mobertoon Willard” Bimpeon Harold“H. Hebsley Imperial Counccil

Birthday medals made for San Antonio bicentennial

One thousand bronze medals commemorating the 200th anniversary of San Antonio’s founding will go on sale March 4 to 9. Edward Heuginger, president of the Bicentennial Committee, announced the price is $1 at committee headquarters in the National Bank of Commerce building.

Edward Heuginger Cormralttee National Bank of Commerce Mission Conception Cnet Sod Pivisions San Antonio Charles Simmang Enefavet Heuninger Galen

London Actors Wed in Hampstead Registrar Office

Tessle Mate, a London based actress, marries Benny Him er, husband of Evelyn Lose, in a Hampstead registrar office ceremony. Mike La divorce from Alleged this week. Miss Mateo named co respondent. A London stage sign, Winred opposite Miss Minte Theva, is noted.

Universal Service Tantos Tessle Mate Chews London Alage Alor

Nicaraguan loan to be discussed in Washington meeting

Washington dispatch says American minister to Nicaragua Matthew Elting-Haw and General Douglas McDougal of the Nicaraguan guard have been summoned to Washington to discuss a loan and a general reduction of marines stationed there.

Uatters Merce Washington D. G Matthew Elting - Haw Nicaraot Cab Douglas McDougal Niceraguso Matinsal Guard Wankingon

One Cent a Day Accident Policy Offer

The Postal Vife and Canvalty Tne worance Co presents a new accident policy paying up to 105 monthly for 2 to 60 months disability and 1000 for deaths. Over 5,000 already enrolled. Open to men women and children ages 10 to 70 with no medical exam. Send name address age and relationship to receive policy within ten days. Advertisement text.

Vife and Canvalty Tne Worance Co Woariarty Chir Angel Cildren

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