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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1931

Page

5

Power Board Ouster Move Faces Senate Action

The fight over ouster proceedings against three members of the federal Tower commission edged toward the Senate. The judiciary committee, led by Senator Norris, plans to meet Monday to report the resolution. Democratic insurgents aim to secure a majority to forward the measure, despite Republican resistance and questions about confirmation of the nominations.

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Woman Nabbed in Kansas Tells of Texas Pen Escape

Clarice Baaber alias Marie Wilson, 28, an escaped prisoner from Huntsville Texas, was arrested in Kansas City at the Resntone hotel for failing to pay room rent. She admitted escaping from the Texas prison last May, saying it was her second escape after serving 22 months of a murder sentence. She is held for Texas authorities.

Kansas CPEY Clarice Baeber Marie Wilson Texas Hunts- Ville Verne Resntone Fantake Origen Norear Texas Auportin

College honor roll list shows 114 students named

The Southwest Dexan Teachers college reports 114 students made the honor roll for the term ending January 24. Eligibility requires a high average. Mrs. W. G. Braunsteller, her son J. Morey, and Ward Arantt-Stetler were among those honored.

College Ban Mancob Dexan Teachers College W. G. Braunsteller Fee Sonk J. Morey Ward Arantt- Stetler

Steamers Collide Off Chinese Coast

Two ships near the China coast, the Dollarine steamship Wrealent Eyes and the British steamer Kamaane, collided at sea. No casualties were reported, according to advices from the San Francisco chamber of commerce marine department.

San” Francisco Collinton Wrealent Eyes Kamaane China Marine Department San Francisco

Casey Constable Appointed in Camp Wood Texas

Jon A. Casey, longtime peace officer in this and Farwards county, has been named constable of Camp Wood. The Neal county commissioners court made the appointment at its January meeting.

Casey Camp Wood Texas Ian Jon A. Casey Farwards County Neal County Nesstop

Camp Wood School Seeks State Aid Approval

Camp Wood Independent School District trustees applied to the state education department for aid totaling 1000 dollars with no reduction, and seven dollars aid granted, as reported in the Camp Wood Texas area clipping.

Camp Wood School Camp Wood, Texas, Inc Camp Wood Independent School District Educational Department of the State

Alma Rubens Lad to Rest

Hollywood mourns silent film star Alma Rubens at her funeral in a Los Angeles church. Dignitaries, friends, and colleagues attend as pallbearers lower the casket while mourners sing Going Home and canaries burst into song, marking a poignant farewell to the actress who died last Wednesday.

Hollywood Calif Inn Alma Rubens Ponce Finidom Tuenido Cartes Misa Hubene Miley Rubens Sitgera

Man Is Released After Woman Refuses Testimony

Murder charges against Frank O’Loughlin, brother-in-law of Mrs Pearl O’Loughlin, were dropped in Denver after the woman refused to testify for a deposition. She faces charges tied to the alleged slaying of her 10 year old daughter Leona.

Denver Frank Otoughlin Pearl O'Loughlin Karl O. Wettenger McDonough Ible O'Loughlin Sten Leona Frank Denta

Heir to Million Is Being Sought

NEW ORLEANS reporters say two Memphians aboard a vessel bound for Belize search for Joseph Martin, heir to a million dollar estate. The man has been missing since 1919 and is one of six heirs of Mary Woot Martin, who died two years ago.

New Orleans Memphis Teun Slomega Kimmer Belize Guitlay Honea Thrittarness Edward G. Theddink Thomas McFachern Joseph Martin Merv Mary Woot Martin Martin

Alien killed during escape attempt in Edinbutig patrol wagon

A 43-year-old Chinese man, identified as Alejandro Luis, died this afternoon when he struck his head on the pavement while jumping from a county patrol wagon in Edinbutig. Two other aliens, a Mexican and a Chinese man, allegedly forced the door lock to escape the vehicle.

Edinbutig Tox Alejandro Luis

Brothers' defense plan in Lingle murder trial cited

St Louis gunman Leo Y Brothers aims to use a defense centered on elements from the New York nightclub scene. He testified he handled a bodyguard at Texas Guinan’s club last year and that the glove found at the Crescent shooting could not fit. Prosecutors sought the glove as key physical evidence, but the glove was too small for his hand.

Grivgraat Service Chicago Texas Guinan New Leo Y. Brothers St. Louis Alfred Jake") Lingle Chicago ‘Tribune Brothers Dale

Prisoners Safe in Alabama Pen Fire

Fire at Wetumpka Alabama State penitentiary endangers over 500 inmates. Guards evacuated prisoners to a courtyard as flames burned through the facility. No deaths or injuries reported, cause under investigation.

Alabama Montgomery Ala Genety Alabama Sintec Wetumpka Here James

Daisy DeVoe Sentenced After Clara Bow Case

Daisy DeVoe, once secretary to Clara Bow, faced sentencing for stealing $825 from Miss Haw. Testimony by Bow supported DeVoe seeking probation. she wore a prison uniform, described bleak meals, and awaited Judge Doran’s ruling on a possible 1 to 10 year term. Daisy spoke of preferring her position to Clara, and noted missing her boyfriend despite jail rules.

Los Angeles Clara Bow Daisy DeVoe Miss DeVoe Del Dey Clara Beverly Miss Dow Daley William C. Doran Daly Todas

City News Ola-time red modern dance at Plaza

Fest bell Sunday night with Cash prices. Artat orchestra. Spend a penny evening at the Plaza Taxi Durce. If you can't tiving a lady, come anyway. We'll furnish one. Only dance of this kind in San Antonio. Pay as you dance AI and this orchestra, dancing every night. Si W. Commerce St. opposite Frost National Bldg. Dancing Sun Crescent Bend Ci bolo Blush Steve Gardners Hokum Kings. A Dance at Marlins Sunday Jun 25 Ripp's orchestra.

Plaza Taxi Durce San Antonio Si W. Commerce

Playground Leader to Speak at Meeting in San Antonio

Mise Ethel Bowers of the National Playground association will visit San Antonio Monday and Tuesday to conduct a play institute for Tekgans. She will address members of the newly organized San Antonio Playground and Recreation Council at 2 PM Monday in the municipal auditorium. The two-day conferences will cover playground wants and recreation activity with art and crafts sessions each evening.

Mise Ethel Bowers National, and Playground Association San Antonio Sao Antonio Municipal Auditorium

Two Held On Ait Charge In Little Rock Plot

Local officers today broke up what was believed an attempt to incite a fed riot in Little Rock. Frank Brown of Kane Eng City and X. Ini of North Little Rock were arrested after distributing leaflets bearing poverty and hunger slogans urging action.

WTVH NOGK Ark Little Rock Frank Brown Kaneeng City Ad X Ini North Tittle Rock Drealnys Ghia

Intimidation Arrests in Austin Reported

Seven people were taken into custody on accusations they threatened to kill several witnesses and warned not to testify. Sheriff Colter White announced the arrests following intimidation tied to liquor case investigations.

Austin Trans Jaw Colter White Negroce Alain White

Arm-less heroine saves child from fire in yard

In Noutumberland Pennsylvania on January 24 Jac a mother rushed to save her 4 year old child when clothing ignited in the yard. She removed shoes and socks and used her bare toes to strip the burning garments away, saving the girl's life through quick action.

Noutrumberland Jac Charles Matthews

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