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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1930

Page

3

Lingle Loans Studied by Probed Board

Chicago June 27. Reports say Alfred J. Vingle, slain Chicago Tribune reporter, obtained material about loans from public officials and a Chicago gambling boss in a widening probe. Investigators say witnesses from public life and gangland may testify before a grand jury as they reassess Lingle’s finances and ties to Moran, Capone connections, and recent gambling-house reopenings. A Dells club loaned Lingle up to twenty thousand dollars, and other borrowings from city officials are being examined.

Chicago Alfred J. Vingle Chicago Tribune Shokeun Drogrees John Alcock Bates Iroy Ifen Bareley Porgmast Ettls Lingle’s Lanserlong Linglaway Sheriffd’ Vare Club George Bure Joes’ Josephs Sulian Hautmin Board of Strategy Sem Here Dells Reid Lingle Clty Ball Dan Gilbert Periow Moran Sheridan Wace Steatery Bugy Bearface Alphonse Capone Capone

Bat man linked to Otto Sanfuber seen at mansion door

Prosecution claims Otto Sanfuber known as bat man crept from a tiny secret room in the Fred Oesterreich mansion where he is said to have lived unseen. The incident centers on his alleged secret residence and escape from the room.

Otto Sanfuber Bat-Man Fred Oesterreich

Mystery Defense Claims Oesterreich Hid Sanhuber in Attic

Defense contends Mrs. Oesterreich placed Sanhuber in an attic hiding spot to fake the death of her son and to claim him as a sweetheart, amid mounting allegations in the long scandal.

Gesterrech

Storm causes huge oil fire at Vacuum Oil tank

June 2. Seventeen thousand barrels released after a lightning strike ignited oil in a Vacuum Oil Company storage tank. Flames leaped across the area as cars and nearby structures burned, drawing thousands of spectators while firemen worked to control the blaze near the town.

Anu Vrba Romain Wba

Park Garden Road Pavement Plan Approved by City

City council in special session Friday ordered a resolution to invite bids for paving Park Garden Road around the sunken garden in Brackeark where the open air theater is under construction. Advertisement invites the public to see the show with fireworks and displays. George Keene, druggist, at Flores and Military plaza.

Sperial Pession Priday Earden Brackeark Ion George Keene Tor S. Flores Military Plaza

Property Owners Protest Against Filling Station Near Travis

About 67 nearby property owners protest a planned six bay drive in filling station at Travis and North Aiima streets. They question suburban appearance and oppose the city permit granted to Travis Investment Company. commissioners encourage filing a petition though some say the protest will be considered.

Travis North Aiima Phil Wright Jacob Tubiola Jay

Port Arthur Mob Battles Police in Beaumont Jail Transfer

In Port Arthur Texas on June 27 a mob of about 200 attacked police trying to arrest a Black man accused of assaults on white women. Police used tear gas and a fire escape to subdue the mob. the suspect was placed in a county jail in Beaumont after a rapid 19 minute drive.

Pont Artber Texas Beaumont Port Arthur

Educational Body Meets in Columbus

Columbus June 27 delegates from the national education association budget committee met here for preliminary talks on the general convention. The assembly aims to proceed through July 3 with more than a hundred delegates expected to attend and participate.

Columbus Hin Notinhal eAuestion Association Oprus Tanwrcare Bk 0 Atraths

Chicago Grain Company Enters Voluntary Bankruptcy

A Chicago grain company filed voluntary for bankruptcy in the U S district court. The Mural Grain Company, suspended from the Chicago Board of Trade, faces discrepancies cited in court. A public appeal for a resolution is announced with contact at Crookett 2400.

Chicago I United Stoten District Cnurt Imlay Chicago Board of Trae

Denial held in murder case as cross examination continues

In Los Angeles June 27, Otto Oesterreich and Herman Shapiro faced sharp questions as the defendant insisted he killed Fred Orotrreichy, defending his confession under cross examination. Mrs. Oesterreich, widow of the manufacturer, along with another suspect, faced accusations amid claims a forged narrative was coached by Shapiro and linked to disposing of murder weapons.

Los Angeles Fred Shapiro

California Heads Hardware Men win LOUIS

California heads a hardware team to win at LOUIS in Michigan against Mazoo. The meet featured strong performances by top contenders from California and Illinois clubs, with decisive final events securing the victory.

California Louis Mazoo Mich

Eight Named to Pick New Grand Jury in Thirty-seventh District

Dave Lewis GC T Stafford Thomas TR Lentz were angulated and sworn in as grand jury commissioners Friday by Judge S Anderson at Thirty-seventh District court to select a grand jury for the October dorm in that court.

Dave Lewis T. Stafford Thomas TR. Lentz S. Anderson Thirty-seventh District Court

Wister Book on Roosevelt Recalled for Revisions

New York June 27 officials of Macmillan and company recall advance copies of Roosevelt Story of a Friendship by Owen Wister to permit revisions before the volume goes to bookstore shelves.

New York Owen Wister Hookalands MacMillen and Company Ely

Ex-State Worker Dies in Houston

Houston June 27. Frank O Rourke 32 secretary of the state trison borg under former Governor Hiriant A Fer laxon died at his home early today. He had been in ill health for seven months.

Houston Frank O'Rourke Trison Bovrg Hiriant A. Ferlaxon

World Financiers Meeting Planned in AGEL Switzerland

An international conference set for July 1 in AGEL Switzerland will discuss the global financial situation. Delegates from major organizations are expected to attend and outline plans to stabilize markets and promote cooperation.

Agel Switzerland Inne Wild's Hawking Ansteen

Eleven Candidates File Large Expense Reports

The article lists expense accounts filed by eleven Democratic primary candidates led by Dave Walon with 259 dollars for district attorney. Other notable totals include Boltz with 102.25 and Watson with 160 for political materials. Filing fees range up to 630 dollars. several candidates report miscellaneous charges for printing cards advertising and incidentals.

John KR. Weber Fininy Dave Walon Candle Driv Fos R. L. Bender Ben Morris Weber Bexar County Har Boltz Wattson Watson Will A. Morris Sr Grover Joseph M. Plate Gerar County Democratic Newton G. ‘Taylor Fattyard District Court TW. R. Tate Thomas H. Abbott

Joske's Corner Busy San Antonio in 1888

A historical photo shows Joske Bros corner at Alamo Plaza and Commerce Street in San Antonio in 1888. Old St. Josephs cathedral appeared without a tower in the background. The image is owned by Joseph H Reich display manager of Joskes store with a mule car visible in the right center.

San Antonio Wasi Joske Bros Alamo Plaza Commerce Street Joseph H. Reich Joske’s Nate Mule-Car

A. Street Scene in Familiar 3 San Antonio

San Antonio residents recall Familiar 3 A street scene with The Big Linre by divke Bros. The 1858 building by Alfred Giles featured two elevators and was near the former Jaske building on Com Torre. The Old Picture editor received a photograph from Joseph Reich display manager of Joske Hog for publication.

San Antonio Divke Bros Alfred Giles Jaske Com- Torre Oseph Ti. Reich Joske Hog Light

Mismated Shoes Spark Notice in Corporation Court

Clerk Dave Gott of Corporation Court arrives with mismatched footwear, a brown and a different shoe, prompting Mayor G M Chabers' office to note the incongruity at noon. W T Crow of the river improvement department remarks on the odd outfit as the incident draws attention and a missed shoe tale ends with a cryptic remark about an $800 loan.

Dave Gott

One Plans Half Holiday Across Sears Stores

A district plan announces a half holiday in July and August at Sears Roebuck stores in San Antonio, Houston, Corpus Christi, Harlingen, Beaumont and Lake Charles. July 1 starts the reduced hours, with no salary cut, as the Royall store will close Thursday afternoons.

Sears Roebuck Sani Nats Minongee MacQuisten Hina Sears Recheck and Company Sanatogio Houston Carypus Christi Harlingen Beaumont Lake Charlee Tanislann MacQuiston Royas

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