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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1930

Page

5

Theatrical drama inspires trip from Amarillo to New York

In a dramatic tale a 6 year old mother Ella Blake recalls a murder case linked to a condemned man. She plans to see The Mile by playwright Jobo Wexler in New York with a hope for fair royalties sharing. Wesley Waxlner admires Hefke death house origins and eyes Pulitzer buzz.

New York Ella Blake Willie Amerillé Texas Aereon Blake Jobo Wexler Nobelty Breedway Bird Peralis Venilentiery Fred Oaper Wesley Adgmire Ileke Ima Weiler Amarilla Bsa Ted

Embleton Motor office man and bookkeeper in burglary photo

J. J. Rheiner Jr a office manager and bookkeeper for Embleton Motor Co poses before a strongbox after burglars forced open the safe. Fingerprints have been taken from the locked box as part of the investigation.

J. J. Rheiner Jr The Embleton Motor Company Safe

City council approves varied bills and appropriations

City council Monday authorized numerous expenditures including payments to merchants, street maintenance costs, flood prevention fund transfers for storm sewers, and salaries. Notable items include 21 002.67 to Coulter and Paine, 2500 for Marine avenue paving, 4500 for Fairplay paving, coal purchases, and curb widening material for streams and a bridge project.

Brazos Street Coulter Paine Pedro Rivae Jorved Marne Avenue St Clars‘s Atreet Guenther Street Roosevelt Eve’ Bie Mission Road Joe I. SN. Wood and Coal Cmpany Bo Per

Officer Takes Man to Orleans Trial

Piret T White an deputy sheriff will take I L Moody a federal prisoner to New Orleans to turn him over to the United States court for trial there Moody is charged with forging a treasury note and obtaining money on a date in December He was arrested there about the first of the year ALT McQuioneld to Chief Gwen Kilday will get a board on the trip.

Piret T. White Eblet I. L. Moody New Orteara L'S United States Court Moody Alt. McQioneld Eeptotars Gwen Kilday

Planes From Paso Del Brook Flight Schedule Confused

The report notes Brooks cage planes from Paso Del Paso are due by Monday with lieutenant crews expected to arrive after midday. The event involves a tournament at some venue within a named city, with plan details and personnel names unclear due to damaged OCR.

Brooks Parr Whar Blige Baer Bell Wren FE. UW

Final Plans Formed for Sports Banquet

Reports outline preparations for an upcoming sports banquet with committee leaders confirming venue, date, and program details. The article notes coordination by Directors ae foe sentar ehamtep and mentions key officials and anticipated attendees.

Peesiedine Ry

Prayers and church troubles amid Russia war fallout

Reports show religious turmoil as prayers target Russia and church leaders question state interference. Titus six records 48 churches 4 cathedrals and many religious edifices closed while Kubian priests repudiate calls. Germany loses war Bremen shipyard limits trade fears rise.

Titus Ebrines Tity

Madrid Opens Park for Beggars Amid City Crisis

Madrid reports a sharp rise in beggars prompting the city to allocate funds for a new park intended as a shelter-like haven. Authorities state park residents will be monitored and offenders removed, with unclear enforcement plans.

Mrs Maverick 76 Dies in Hospital After Illness

Mrs Maverick aged 76 dies in a Neenital hospital Sunday night following a prolonged illness. She was a native of Cantrosille Texas and married Mr Maverick in 1872. Survived by children, a sister Mrs Alii Vande Seeman and a brother Edwin Vane, with other relatives. Funeral arrangements completed for Tuesday in full accordance with church rites.

Mery Vaure SM Tuver Texas Iscopay Ebifteb Fice Ehilésenk Green Mw Sado M. Lloyd_ Misa Mm. Auguta Miclier Lew A. Mutrenk Alii Vande Seeman Edwin Vane Aldo Marvive

Truck Theft Report From Local Cigar Store

Owner reports a theft incident referencing a cigar shop on 16 Kane Touslineters and an attempted entry near Weed trim in Pe Obani. Details indicate a break in at the Schwarte garage on 1801 Nox Taredo Street and other damaged street locations, with unclear suspect information.

Ed Hi Hlitl Paler Mouier Tenck Tstinw Ware Obani Kane Willing Street Schwarte Atreet

Burglars Strike San Antonio Homes in Weekend Break-ins

Police report a spate of burglaries across San Antonio over the weekend, with entries through windows and doors. Victims include Mrs. Louise Tonell at 230 Award Street and B. J. Sutter at 12035 Love Street, with losses ranging from jewelry and cameras to cash and clothing. A highwayman also assaulted two women on Sunday night, fleeing after snatching purses.

Emble Motor Company Nevarra Street V. Embleton Hirplatia Osney Aammer Anck Police Department Carters San Antonio Louise Tonell Award Street Se Jomile Pistel B. J. Sutter Ing Morgan Evelyn Flithoug Antaren Luses Jesuen Perez Houston Street J. Wright Commerce Street Ernesta Castill Poe West Coumtree Street FL & Winkler Erie Street Wld Fannie Brauner Burtesan Street Dex Princeton Avenue Wallhareif Abe Princeton Wallhaieff Amman Missy Sulifern San Vitra Goed

Police Memory Leads To Car Bill Of Sale Case

Police Officer Stanley W Fateh demonstrates a memory recall from three years of monitoring a car license, recounting a number given to a suspect in a Morgan Ward case. The bright car led to the driver’s arrest after a trial and police action at the scene.

Stanley W. Fiteh Polien Natin Kitch Morgan Potenta

Child Shoots Girl With Toy Weapon Affects Property

Fragmentary report describes a child firing a toy weapon at a girl amid unclear details. Text mentions an apartment setting with furnishings, rental context, and local names and places, but specifics are obscured.

Merchants Meet in Oak Bluff for Spring Trade Show

Southwest merchants gather for annual spring trade display with new season styles in shops. Opening address by Gilbert Lang at Plaza hotel. banquets, cabaret, and fashion show events scheduled across venues including Joke Brothers, Marion Hat and Dress, and We Set Street locations. Entertainment planned with music from Shaw Austins Pinaq and others. programs run through Wednesday with displays and fashion showcases.

Ben Antocla Register Lowell Jon Jonea Plaza Hotel Gilbert Lang Mere Ehhindising Joke Brothers Tang Aubient Philip Lieber Abrevenor Mural Building Association Radin Fana KWKT Taoslay San Antonio Minga Hotel Shaw Austin Pinaq Arobesicn Priges

Juror Picked in Racketeering Case In Wisconsin

A Cortinued article notes a juror selection near Savanna Pleasancon road while court proceedings unfold in a racketeering case tied to Alonzo county. Defendants include Stephens and Habrecht, with charges of murder and liquor distribution across multiple branches. Witnesses cited include Murphey, He Hisgel, and Take.

Leakage causes blast at building in San Angelo

In San Angelo Texas a blast tore through a Western Cavon Pelyaranh building injuring several people. Fire Chief Inba Marker said the fire started from a slow flare under a floor, with a spark spreading via floor beams. Fire crews extinguished the flames after the explosion.

San Angelo Tezas Goa Cavon Pelyaranh Carey Raetara Neil Benased

Coolidres Slated for Tour of 8 A During Stop Over

A. During stop over Calvit Comte and friends in the city will plan a fee house Thursday morning. Wetter Walthall announced plans have shifted by the former chief of the station. They will travel via the California Pacific line to Dalina. The party will arrive in San Antonio on Thursday morning and are expected to have breakfast at seven o clock.

Coolidres Mer Calvin Comte San Antoni Ae Tharedar

Famous Actor Spends Weekend in Alamo City

Edward H. Sothern, a renowned Shakespearean actor, toured San Antonio over a weekend with his wife. He visited Corpus Christi earlier and spoke of enjoying a relaxed retirement, supported by his secretary.

Alamo City Edward H. Sothern Tyos Jett Katy Tines Guthert Corpus Christi Wag Jr Dutia

Two Killed and Twelve Hurt in Ship Fire at New Orleans

A dramatic ship fire in New Orleans injured twelve and left two dead, causing about 2 million dollars in property damage. The incident involved the steamship Heanth of the United States Shipping Board and drew officials including Aeronold von ot of New Orleans. Local witnesses described chaos as crew members evacuated.

Orleans New Orleans Heanth United States Shipping Board Aeronold von Ot New Orlewan Joseph Etson

Conzales Rancher Claimed by Death

Jamen Bailey Wells, 82, prominent rancher and longtime trail driver from Gonzales county, died after a brief illness in Victoria. Survived by his widow and ten children. funeral Monday at the residence with Rev. William T. Bigore officiating at Mason cemetery.

Conzales Gonzaves Jamen Bailey Hile Rosidzore Cinnzales Goresits Marans Te Woder Mirsian’npi Gonn Welle Wells

Katy Fiesta Fare Cut Promises Travel Discounts

Katy plans reduced excursion rates to several cities from Testeami to Menlea City via lines from So xouri Kanaan and Oklahoma and Chicago. Tickets to Saint Antonie valid 30 days from mailing date with limited mileage and a liberal stopover policy.

Testeami Menlea Katy So Xouri Kanaan Oklahoma Chicago Frank WB. Doriffin Antonie Vinitora iBdge Viberal Pririligen

Catholics Seek to Curb Impostors Poster Warning Worldwide

Vatican dispatch reports that the Congregation for the Oriental Church issued posters warning against impostors and spreading misinformation. The notice targets Catholic clergy and lay readers across American countries to curb deception by unauthorized actors.

Vatican City

Reich Postpones Action on Bill

BORLIN March 3 The Reich postpones action on a bill that would levy a new tax measure and prompt cabinet upheaval with a short delay and uncertain outcome as the government weighs the move.

Reich Bill Borlin

Payroll Looms Over City Hall After Funds Transfer

A rift between Park Commissioner Budruth and Street Commissioner Steffler follows the transfer of remaining food prevention funds and river improvement work to Robotta department. Three city hall employees face possible release as payroll shifts occur, including James Hughes, W. T. Grow, and Florence Newton. The situation arises amid questions about reallocation of 301, and 375,900 already spent or pledged, with officials unsure of immediate action and awaiting further decisions from authorities.

Jacob Budrcth Pep E. Steffler Rubiola James Hughes W.T. Grow Mise Florence Newton Rahiris Arhinla

fragmentary note from local page reads like misread war casualty memo

A garbled OCR fragment mentions a person named Farnor or Farnot and a hospital reference with names like McCraw and Wein. It appears to be a damaged public notice or brief obituary item from a local page, with unclear dates or places and no clear event outcome.

Grand Jury Convenes for Eight-Week Session

Ed Tewes named foreman of a preliminary grand jury meeting at the Milam building. The Thirty-seventh district court opened an eight week session with Anderson presenting charges and a list of residents and jurors read aloud.

Ed Tewes Milam Building Wee Xmmni Bistelet Court Ander W. Anderson Inwa Cher Menthern The Groun Frank Chapa Sir Went Carmine Street Henrs Hillebrand Alt North St. Mary's Street Tanta Prick Alex Vutliret Fant Puck Avenue Nivetyefourth District Feondly Uey

Woman Bit Over With Cun in Cafe

A garbled report describes a woman in a cafe who asked for coffee and suffered an injury. Readable lines mention a person named Mrs Rosit Gereuilen and a man referred to as Mendy, with partial details of a wound and a death, but the exact sequence remains unclear.

Cun Rosit Gereuilen

Unclear text fragment on medical condition and relief claims

Fragmentary notes describe an illness or digestive issue with mentions of a doctor and suspected quick relief. The readable parts reference a patient named Dery and a physician named Titl, but details are uncertain and several words are garbled.

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