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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1931

Page

3

Man on Bond Ishindling Released After Bond Set

Charles Lovett, 2102 Wout Crockett, was released on bond after appearing before Justice of the Peace Join Kt. Shonk. The complaint claims Lovett took $100 from Mrs. Louise Lampman to secure parole for her son, Guy Lampman, who is jailed awaiting transfer to the state penitentiary on burglary charges. Lovett allegedly posed as a district attorney investigator.

W. A. Tovett Lovett Lrapman Ayre Son Waller Trunn Taoveld

Fifteen Shacks Burned in Oil Town Fire

Fifteen frame shacks were destroyed by fire at undetermined hour in the oil boom town of Joinerville near Henderson today. Loss was placed at around $500. The Henderson fire department aided in extinguishing the blaze.

Abndenson Joinerville Hese Menderson

Negri Plans Paris Trip for Divorce Decree

Negri, the motion picture actress, will depart for Paris on March 9 to obtain an absolute decree of divorce from Prince Ser Mirani. Reports indicate the Paris court action is intended to finalize the separation.

Ene Vola Negri Paris

Papa Howls to Scare Daughter’s Suitor in Chicago Tale

In Chicago on March 4 a man named Tenry Magis tried a strange plan to deter his daughter's boyfriend by scaring him away with loud sounds. Neighbors intervened, the court noted it was Magis’ job to set such hours, and advised Mrs Magis to remove alcohol from the house.

Papa Chicago Tenry Magis Phan Joseph Katherine Catherine

Rocket plane dives endanger manned test near Saugue

March 4 report describes Mareh 4 rocket plane crash six miles north of Saugue during a manned test. Inventor Burbank/Vohler announced plans for a larger craft to prove commercial feasibility while a 15-foot all metal glider nose-dived after a faulty cord release. Wreckage burned but fuel and ignition showed claimed power features.

Lempth Saugue Poureil Fenth Erntl Mmucce Vohler Burbank Santninti

Bridge Battle On in Connecticut

MIDDLETOWN CONNECTICUT residents oppose a five million dollar bridge project replacing the old milelong draw bridge linking Middletown and Portland. They hoped for thirty one and a half million for a broader “Hartford plan” opposed by Fairfield County residents who fear state highway funds are misallocated.

Mindletown Cou Wacc Connecticut Fairfield Hartford

Free Broadcasts for German Jobless Expanded

Germany allows jobless to listen to free broadcasts after a Social Democrats backed authorization. The state supervising authority approved the change, enabling unemployed individuals to access aid without paying for the broadcasts, signaling a shift in welfare outreach.

Herg Gremanaie Social Democrats Jtgidh Pasta Germany Wlugment Doles Gratis

Clyde Fire Captain I W Clyde Dies in San Antonio

The San Antonio Fire Department mourns Junior Captain I. W. Clyde who died at Santa Rosa hospital after a brief illness. Funeral services are set for 9 a m Wednesday with Rev Jesse Yelvinghnn officiating. He joined the department in 1920 and was appointed captain a year ago.

San Antonio Bire J. G. Seen Clyde Firerock O21 Camilen Atroot

Bequest to fund feminist movement rejected by Columbia

New York March 4 With Columbia University rejecting a 2540 bequest to support public opinion against the modern feminist movement the question remains for Yale University to decide on accepting the funds. The late Albert F Dillshiry of Heaton Massachusetts left the money to develop public sentiment against feminism guiding lectureships or other means deemed effective. He warned the feminist movement has begun to impair the family as the basis of civilization.

New York Columbia Harvard Princeton Yale University Albert F. Dillshiry Lawser Heaton Mass

Gandhi and Britain sign pact amid civil disobedience endgame

Mahatma Gandhi and Viceroy Lord Irwin sealed a pact in New Delhi at noon today ending the civil disobedience campaign. The agreement grants limited prisoner amnesty and allows some self rule through qualified dominion clubs while restoring property seized for tax nonpayment. Gandhi, drenched by rain, briefed the Nationalist working committee on the accord.

Prean New Delhi Irdin Mahatma Gandhi Tndiay Tord Ich Siceregal Old Telhi Beltsin Gandhi

Warrants Served in Liquor Raids in San Angelo

In San Angelo reports say federal prohibition raids over the weekend resulted in warrants served on about a dozen houses. Little liquor was confiscated, no cars were seized, and 18 arrests included seven in which bail ranged from 500 to 1000 dollars. Six warrants remained to be served before United States Commissioner Jesse Couch.

San Angelo Trias Maren W. le Fort Worth Cty Ball Duygu Prill Jesse Couch United States

Man Held on Impersonation Charge in Boerne Home Entry

WO Davis awaited trial on a $2000 bond after arrest on a complaint accusing him of impersonating a federal prohibition officer. The incident, alleged to involve breaking down a door to enter Herbert Kohls’s home near Boerne, led to setting a court appearance for Friday at 11 A.M.

Davis United States Herbert Kohls Boerne Prohibition

Del Rio records fourth smallpox quarantine case

Del Rio in the Texan town reports a fourth smallpox case under quarantine by city health chief Dr. A F Orr. School board actions to vaccinate pupils are noted though three earlier cases have been released. Meantime chickenpox is said to be spreading, according to Dr Orr.

del Rio A. F. Orr City Health of Tiger Ozr

Contest of Bailey Election Is Filed

Notice of a contest against Josiah M. Bailey’s senate election was filed in the senate today. The contest, filed on behalf of George M. Prichard, Republican opponent in the North Carolina race, follows the November election in which Bailey defeated Prichard.

Washington, D.C Josiah M. Bailey North Carolina Senate Bailey Wits George M. Prichard Hie

Five Million Rail Saving Sought Across Texas

Hearings conclude in state railroad commission session as shippers from West and South Texas urge removal of differential rates on carload shipments of raw materials. Witnesses from San Antonio and other regions testify against the present toll, seeking equalization to aid sparsely populated areas. Hearing marks the final of five nationwide sessions, with arguments heard in St. Louis Tulsa Dallas and Galveston.

Texas Tocal State Railroad Gander Hotel Iwivg. Tt G. Vaylor Korted Paniminers Jan al Hinlih de Hirinall Heri State Commission Pankelt ix San Antonio Shiners Amt F. A Vnv St. Louis Tulsa Dalles Galvestoy Southwestern Cho I. G Mlippora

Shreiners to Open Municipal Stadium

GLEVELANS March 4 This city's new million-dollar municipal stadium will open July 12 with a Sunday vesper service. The annual mammoth convention of the Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine will convene inside the walls. Over 10 000 uniformed members and nearly 30 000 Shriners and families from the U S and Canada are expected for a three day meeting with an illuminated indoor parade replacing the usual outdoor spectacle.

Glevelans Order of Noblea United States Canada

Bandit Foiled by French Bread at Bakery Run

In San Francisco on March 4 a would-be holdup man grabbed at Mrs. Cherry Lees at a bakery till, but the swift proprietor clutched a loaf of bread and knocked the weapon aside. The bandit fled in a car with nothing to show but crumbs from the crust after the failed attempt.

Francisco Yousifil

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