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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1930

Page

2

Mystery of a Slain Man Near Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi Texas July 22 A man found dead by Mexican workers near the bay was shot though no weapon was found at the scene. The victim, well dressed with gold teeth and a gold watch, had three twenty dollar bills and a matches packet bearing Nueces Bell name. No papers or laundry marks were found. The body lay near Flour Bluff road, the coat folded under the head, suggesting abandonment after death. Authorities could not identify him and questioned Nueces County officers.

Corpus Christ Texas Lee Satarder

Work Under Way on Radio Tower at Reynosa Mexico

BPALLEN Texas July 12 Work on a 200 foot steel lattice radio tower for the International Broadcasting Co station at Reynosa Mexico across the border from McAllen is more than half completed. Two towers will be 600 feet apart in a prominent town location with studio site yet to be chosen. Call letters changed from XIBC to SED as Mexican authorities approve. The station expected to go on the air by September 15.

Bpallen Tex Internaivoal Broadcasting Company Reyness Mexico McAllen Reynora Statian XIBC Comintesian Ae Amigeed Beptem Beg

Cardinal Granito Pignatelli de Belmonte Named Sacred College Dean

Cardinal Granito Pignatelli de Belmonte, Bishop of Albano, is appointed dean of the Sacred College to succeed the late Cardinal Vannutelli. Pope Pius XI officiated at mass for the deceased prelate.

Granito Pignatelli de Belmonte Albano Sacred College Cardinal Vannutelli Pope Pius XI

Boy Tree Sitter Refueled By Buddies Three Squares Now

Kansas City July 12 CINB With 44 hours to big credit early this morning Jack Richards 14 claimed the tree sitting world record. At last midnight he passed the prior mark by three hours despite his mother trying to starve him out. Ground crew chipped in pennies to refuel the champion until his mother relented.

Kansas City Jack Richards Racine Wie Jack Tor Aud

Pickle Trade Slumps Amid Mumps Epidemic

Loveland column reports a slump in pickle trade blamed on a mumps outbreak affecting school children. Classifieds note to place ads via Licht Classified, with contact at 2400.

Loveland Call

Killer identified in gang prototype case

Chicago July 12 Alfrea Dy Taingle murder case details loom from Chicago Evening American exclusive story. Traffic Policeman A J Ruthey claims identification of the killer from a photograph. Chief Investigator Patrick Roche and state attorney official disputes and questions arise over the witness Ruthes and eye witness Regan. A 1925 arrest of Lingle surfaces as new context amid gang crackdown and responses from Tribune attorney Charles Rathbun and civic leaders.

Unirerous Berv Ter Chicago Alfrea Dy Taingle Assmsm Chicago Evening American A. J. Ruthey Patrick Toche State's Attorney's Office Ruthes Rothes Charles Ezan Roche E Roche Ruthey Regan Lingle Howie Ruther Bat Lim Hocke Egan Milano Charles F. Rathbun Chicago Tribune Slatt Swanson Frank J. Loesch Chicago Crime Commission Augustus G. Peabody Citizens’ Association Rathbun Albert St. “Hronker Civic Safety Commission Brucker The Tribune

Funeral Held for Yoakum Resident Albert Bittick

A funeral service was held Friday afternoon for Albert Bittick 68 who died suddenly at his home Thursday. Rev Doan of the Methodist church officiated. He is survived by his wife and three sons A A Bittick of Harlingen W C Hittick of Yoakum and M V Bittick of Kenedy.

Texas Albert Bittick Doan The Methodist Church A. A. Bittick Harlingeo W. C. Hittick Yoakum M. V. Bittick Kenedy

Real estate and goods listed in local notices

Fragmented OCR text mentions real estate and various descriptions of property and items. Readable portions show references to sales and notices but lack clear names, dates, or locations to identify a coherent event. Summarizes as a generic local property notice from a period newspaper card.

New York Study Links Tiny Wounds to Mental Threats

A July New York report by Dr. Foster Kennedy, Cornell Medical College, argues minor injuries can trigger serious mental disorders after accidents. He notes war and civilian injuries can produce neurotic conditions, while some soldiers show localized psychoneuroses rather than generalized cases. He cites subconscious desire for rest and compensation as a key trigger.

New York Foster Kennedy Cornell Medical College New York Academy of Medicine Kennedy Navy

Sunlight Trapped for Glow Invention by Los Angeles Chemist

Los Angeles chemist George Schnell reports a daylight activated luminescent mix that traps light in a gray mud like substance. Eight years of lab work produced a powder and neutral oil that glow after exposure to sun. An hour in daylight allegedly yields 72 hours of radiance and may aid sign makers and aviation technicians.

Los Angeles Rebpsu

Burglary Inspires Odd Shop Window Plan in England

In HANHOW England on July 12 a burglary prompted a shopkeeper to post a provocative window display. The sign urged burglars to steal only good cameras and posed the question why others should not join in, reflecting a peculiar response to the incident.

Hanhow England

Quick cash loan pitch with promises of fair rates

A terse ad promises fast access to funds from reliable financial firms. It claims low interest and quick arrangement with no red tape, urging action for a few months of solvency.

Milwaukee Man Pushes Beer Sale at Park Conventio n

Albert J. Obenberger of Wisconsin’s Byanish War Veterans urged Milwaukee park officials to allow beer dispensing during the 1932 National convention. Commissioner Max Kufalk argued permits could be granted without conspiracy to violate prohibition laws, noting legal limits on serving alcohol and that illegal beer does not exist under the law.

Milwaukee Albert J. Obenberger Wisconsin Byanish War Veterans Uccke Milwauker Bit Mene Bers Max Kufalk

Spectator Sneezes Breaks Up Murder Trial in Court

In Kinston North Carolina on July 1 a murder trial halted as a spectator sneezed repeatedly forcing a pause. The sneeze fit interrupted proceedings before the court resumed and moved to the next business.

Kinston K.G Vial Apen- Inter Conriet

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