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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1930

Page

11

Endurance fliers pass two hundred fifteenth hour in air

Mt ROOSEVEL FIELD July 31 Bob Black and Lou Reichere as endurance fliers logged their 215th hour aloft at 5 20 am E D They began night refueling with a large flashlight at the base last night Reichers spoke by radio to Als mother for 15 minutes From the plane to the airport Their progress tonight should reach the halfway mark toward their ascent In Louis Dale Jackson and an unnamed partner piloted Greater Bt V to begin its eleventh day in the air at 7 11 am They had previously logged 420 hours in the air and the Hunter brothers later joined aloft at 551 hours at Chr

Rooseveul Field Bob Black Lou Reichere Aic Reichers Als Mother

Oklahoma and Texas Dayn an Original Primary System

Beverly Mills Calif July 31 Oklahoma and Texas dayn an original primary system described. It outlines stages to trim candidates by elimination from a field, reducing to a final pair. The plan aims to remove most contenders, leaving two candidates for a final vote.

Beverly Mills Calif Oklahoma Texas Nate Oman

Ranch Killer Northcott Scheduled for Execution in 1930

Riverside Calif July 31 On October 2 Gordon Stewart Northcott will be hanged at San Quentin prison for the murders of Levis and Nelson Winslow and an unidentified Mexican youth. Superior Judge Freeman reaffirmed the sentence after the state supreme court denied appeals. The killings occurred at Northcott’s ranch near Wineville in 1928.

Riverside Calif Gordon Stewart Northcott Ban Quenlin Levis Nelson Winslow Wreeman Neebe Northcott Supreme Court Northeoll Winoville

Alimonies Go Into Big Slump Says Chicago Tribunal

CHICAGO July 31 Superior court officials report alimonies for the first half of 1929 totaled 077 246. The same period in 1930 saw 516012 alimonies. Divorces fell 16 percent while circuit court cases rose 4 percent. County figures show marriages up 9 percent and divorces up 0.46 percent.

Chicago Chliaso Superior Court

Desperado Escapes Louisiana Prison

Desperado Steven J. Deck, once linked to 1928 Angola prison break that ended in a gun battle with six dead, has gone on the run again. He disappeared while painting at the prison late yesterday as authorities mounted a search to recapture him.

Baton Rouge Steven J. Deck New Orleans Angola Renibentiary Heck Possta Ind

Communist Jail Plot Frustrated In Mexican Penitentiary

Federal district penitentiary authorities thwarted a plot by about fifteen inmates to kill guards and burn the prison. Seizures of hookbills and suspected Communist organizers were reported with Lenore Motia or Sandoval among those arrested as visitors linked to the suspected group. The arrests followed a May 1 Communist manifesto.

Mexico Federal District Penitentiary Hie Lenore Motia Einidad Sandoval Fiffteen Manifestalian

Pioneer Fred Fichlitz Body Sent Home for Burial

The body of Fred Fichlitz, 61, San Antonio businessman, who died Wednesday in Long Beach, California, will be brought to San Antonio for burial. It will arrive at 3 30 p m Saturday on Southern Pacific lines. He leaves a willow, wife, daughters Mildred and Lucille, brother Elbiehitz, and brother George, organizer of George Bichlitz and Co. insurance in 1800.

Fred Fichlitz San Antonio Long Teach Calif Southern Pacific Fred Hichlite Mildred Lucille el Biehlitz Run Antonio Fred Kieitz George George Bichlitz and Co, Insurance Company

This Thief Craves His Jazz Music

A San Antonio thief stole a dozen phonograph records from Mrs. Ed Detuic at 014 Monsey elrect. A portable superwriter was taken from EL T Sayera at 20% Thonlway Mes. M Glaze at 126 West Agarita street reports a houseplant theft.

Sone San Antonio Anenk Thursiar Ed Detuic Monsey Elrect EL T+ Sayera M. Glaze West Agarita Street

Former Pro Agent Held in Killing Controversy

Former bootleg king and once federal prohibition agent Melinizht was detained in the state capital today amid a contested case involving Dennis and a senator. The incident centers on a fatal killing linked to the former agent and counterclaims from involved parties.

Comumrial S

Tong War Erupts in New York Chinatown After Slayings

A violent clash erupts in New York Chinatown following a killing and a wounding. Seven Chinese nationals linked to the outbreak are reported, with tensions rising as authorities seek to restore order.

New York Pa- Wier Chinatown Chines

Lawyers to Attend American Parley from Several Nations

More than 200 prominent lawyers from England Scotland Ireland and France will sail August 5 to attend conventions of the Caumadigy and Merion Bar associations. Lost articles are quickly recovered via classified ads. Call IUrocketr 2400.

Iurocketr

Diplomat's Wife in Toils of Law

Washington based reports allege the wife of Stenlen Koundow, chancellor of the Greek legation, faces violations tied to Macedonian automobile owner operator ads. Investigation follows hurried retrieval of financial notices from firm advertising in Light Che ads.

Washington T& Ny Stenlen Koundowriolis Roga Fion Joan

Industrial Alcohol Chiefs Summoned Amid Enforcement Push

WASMINGION July 1 Supervisors of industrial alcohol were summoned to Washington to consider uniting with the prohibition enforcement department for an intensified raid against illicit traffic. The report notes the joint effort aims at swift action against violators.

Wasmingion D.C Wishlirton

Bank closes in Connellsville Pennsylvanian town

The Citizens National Bank, one of two remaining banks in Connellsville, closed after deposit withdrawals. The shutdown follows the closing of a local Title and Trust company and the Union National Bank, with withdrawal pressures cited as the cause.

Connellsville Dulp Citizens National Bank Title and Trust Company of Western Dennaylania Union National Bank

Vacation funds and auto security offer from Hee Classifieds

Classified notice promises money for vacations and auto or furniture security services. Mentions Hee Classifications 71 and 72 and Light Glansifled as part of the listing, with unspecified terms and conditions.

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