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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1931

Page

6

Progressives Outline Policy Council Aims

The document records a Progressive gathering naming H Sewell and Chee ter as key figures, with a Utilities Committee and numerous members from major cities and unions. It describes proposals for a five day work week in public and private sectors, unemployment measures, and reforms in federal employment programs, electoral practices, and economic stabilization.

H. Sewell Cheeter Tdasis Washington 1. C Wash Watler Honns Enna Carl D. Thompson Chivas Theodore Kromuhngr Milwauken Ka J. Spaulding Speinzuirld U Borris L. Cooke Norkela Chivas Baiploament Grout LaFaltette Amard Hhitlee Stuart Chase New York Charles G. Fenwick Brea Menr- Rabb Faward Warsland John Go American Federalisin Hapgood Florence Kelle Lubin Af Lillian Wald Leo Wolman Yormin Matuhe Foud Dou Lac Wisconsin Baining Mary Anderson Washington, D.C Sydnew Hiawago Amalyzment Cher Workers of America Reyiresentative Crosier Déworrat Her Tohn A. Ityag Netional Catholic Welfare Council Bsei Business School Jacob Silippf Philadelphia Green Jeke Federation Norrig Belioved Dogo Norrin Ain Congress

Man Slashed in Back in 4200 Block Robbery

An unidentified assailant slashed a man in the back in the 4200 block of Huena Vista Avenue. He was treated at Hobert B. ree hospital. The motive and suspect details remain unclear.

Victor Auto Livers I Steel Horaton Menilant Huena Vista Elveri Hober B.ree

Diphtheria Siege Grips Point Barrow Alaska

Point Barrow fears a second diphtheria siege as the disease overruns the town. The only hospital is overwhelmed and short of antitoxin, with relief delayed after Fairbanks health officials dispatched a submarine? no. A Red Cross airlift attempted but supplies remain scarce as the outbreak strains local resources.

Point Barrow Alaska Maiek Henry Driest Breshy Inn Fairbanks Dor Crossan

Miller’s criminal past and arrest in Eagle Pass linked to deadly case

Miller, a longtime felon with a global arrest record, was nabbed in Eagle Pass after a brief Texas trip. Authorities tie him to a New York gambler’s ten year old murder and a fatal shooting case. He admits operating in San Antonio after Christmas and says a “low mood” led him to Texas. He faces charges if indicted.

Histon Millee Tyrrell Eagle Vass Talice Miller United States Austria Cougir Menath Arnold Lothstein New York Jerre Buckley Detroit Radio Annoy Peer Tle Tyrell San Antonia Texas Fagle

Curie and Chaplin Invited to Lecture in Madrid

Madrid sources say Madanne Curie will visit Madrid in April to lecture before university students. The committee has also invited Charles Chaplin, and several Spanish societies discussed awarding him the grand cross of beneficence for his contributions to charity.

Protested Statue of Haig to Stand

Early report states Alfred Hardiman’s proposed equestrian statue of Field Marshal Haig will be erected despite public protest. The commissioner of works disclosed official approval and notified critics that the design is definite and proceeding.

Haig Tondgon Marrh Alfred Hardiman Field Marshal Hare England Commissioner of Works Hrilith Tegionnaires Roheen

Wickersham Report Debate on Prohibition Limits

Wickersham spoke on differences among 11 commissioners regarding revisions to the Eighteenth Amendment. He noted concerns that any modification could restore licensed saloons while praising the act’s achievement of abolishing legalized saloons. He listed experts studying crime, deportation, lawlessness, prisons, and the federal and state system amid a March 1 deadline and a modest appropriation.

Wickersham Commission

School Votes Certified In Local Education Board Meeting

The board of education certified the reelection of Mrs Stella Stevens Walker and election of trustees L D Gilmore F T Ir and W O H Williams at a noon Thursday session. Attendees included Mrs King Dr Mary King Robbie Adolph Bechmann President Dr J A McIntosh Leo Brewer and Mrs Walker, with three new members present.

Stella Stevens Walker L. D. Gilmore F. T. Ir W. O H. Williams Board of Education Taredes Fr. King Mary King Robbie Adolph Bechmann J. A McIntosh Leo Brewer

Mally Speaks on Dairy Industry in West Virginia

Fred Mulls county agent spoke to a group at the Main Avenue Senior School Thursday morning about Bexar county dairy industry developments.

Mally Fred WV. Mulls Bexar

Detroit Police Seek Man On Trial In Kentucky Case

Detroit police pursue a man tried in Kentucky on charges tied to a Warder of Carl B. James case. A telegram to Town Marshall CG. P. Long indicates the defendant and an accomplice, identified as Anthony Peterson, may use other names and are wanted for linked hold‑ups on a girl. If acquitted, they would be held for Detroit authorities.

Bardstown Ian Carl B. James Louisville Frank Carson Detroit CG. P. Long Anthony Peterson

Five Jailed After Auto Crematory Discovery By Detectives

Detectives traced a ring involved in stealing automobiles and found six charred car remains, five of which were identified as stolen. Five suspects were jailed as authorities pursued charges and further investigations over the past four days.

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Old Square Dance Planned for Fiesta

Employes of the recreation department prepared Thursday for an old fashioned square dance named Dancers popular to the X's and DC's. One hundred copies of the Stina inna are being made for the Santa Ana Pioneers Association members who will take part during the annual hall on Jacinto week. Miss Melba Pri secretary of the recreation department oversees the work.

X's Santonia Pioneers Association Pia “le N Jacinto Melba Pri Ube

Fugitive from Justice to be Taken West

Houston deputy reports B A Fugitive arrested as a fugitive from justice from Arizona on charges of impersonating federal officers. He will be taken back to Phoenix Thursday night after evidence linked him to border patrol inspector poisoning and other alleged acts.

Houston T. Sullivan Arizona Phoenix George Batsford Tucson Border Patrol Bulli Wees Selfyeld Ptea Coitet Staten Paul A. Lockhart

Senate Kills Bill on Corn Sugars

AUSTIN March 12 7 The new bill killed outright its fifth bill of the session today. Senator Woodul of Mauston sponsored labeling for foods containing corn sugar and warned labeling would affect many items.

Senate Austin Benator Woodul

Allotments Prepared by War Department On March 12

The War Department announced canal and harbor allotments for river works across Texas and nearby harbors. Names include Clear Creek and Freeport harbor in Texas with allocations 87000 and 130000 dollars respectively, plus channels and projects in Galveston and Port Arthur areas. Other entries list Anahuac, Park Aransas, and multiple Texas sites with varied sums.

Ashington D.C War Department Anabuac Donuel Cetar Bayun Clear Creek Texas Freeport Harbor Atane Ornus Christi Galveston Toso Port Moston Ful Harbor Pla

Roosevelt Called Good Candidate in Olympia Visit

March 12 Olympia Washington report notes Governor Franklin Roosevelt of New York declared a good presidential candidate during a visit by Senator G A Dill. The exchange occurred amid discussions on national politics as Roosevelt's potential candidacy drew attention.

Olympia. Wash Stovernor Franklin Roosevelt New York G. A. Dill

Wilbur Says Oil Firms Favor Plan

Washington March 12 Secretary Wilbur tailay announced that all oil companies that have begun new negotiations to limit imports are willing to cooperate.

Wilbur Washington, B.C Ecretary Wilbur Tailay

Black residents sentenced to death for robbery in Groesbeck

Court records reveal Lexan and several Black defendants convicted of robbery in Groesbeck. Sentences included electric chair for Sonny Mlibier Lom Unary Armstrong and Cal Flivhy, tied to the murder of Charles Hunter in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. A brutal freight-train incident left Charles Hwo's knee broken.

Groesbeck Lexan Sonny Mlibier Armstrong Rabheey Charles Hunter Lawrenceburg Tenn Kase Tanto Charles Hwo

Head of Tailoring Firm Coming Here

A. O. Slliman, president of a Nash Company, Inc. wholesale tailors, with local offices at 206 Hicks building, will be in San Antonio March 23 to inspect the San Antonio sales display room, which has been completely refitted. A dinner at the Glover Hotel will honor Durmon's arrival at 6 o'clock that evening.

Slliman Nash Company, Inc Hicks Building San Antonio

FLIERS STUDY BIRDS Untreraat Berelee

March 14. Stay motion pictures of trained eagles and falcons are used in Germany to assist in handling sliders.

Berelee Dentin

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