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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1930

Page

6

Knobknockers Foiled At Murray-Winerich Motor Salon

Thieves failed to loot the Murray-Winerich Motor Salon safe on Ninth and Broadway after smashing a window and forcing the knob off the safe. The entry was via a second story roof and mobile ramp access. Police found no final reason for the failure and noted the safe held $205. Separate reports include a prowler stealing $200 in clothing and jewelry from Fred Turner and other minor thefts in the area.

Murray-Winerich Motor Salon Ninth and Broadway J. Roy Murray Murray Fred Turner Monterey Street Chihuahus Street Edward Buel Granada Street Potice PF. Burson Yale Jollée Sandemeyer Street E. N. Chandler Corpus Christi Somone Young Men's Christian Ansteration

Glycerin Mix Promoted for Fast Constipation Relief

An ad touts a glycerin mix with buckthorn bark saline and more claiming two hour relief from constipation. It markets Adlerika as cleansing both upper and lower bowels and promises prompt detox benefits and relief from stomach and headache symptoms.

Dandruff Ends With Vert.ment Treatment Ad

An antiseptic liquid promises to end dandruff and itching on the scalp. It claims to cool the scalp, cleanse, and soothe irritation, offering safe relief for various scalp conditions. Available in 35¢, 60¢, and 1.00 sizes.

Zemo

Rheumatic Relief Prescription Promises Quick Work

A vintage ad touts a "Neuraatic" remedy labeled Nurlio that purportedly relieves rheumatic pain, sciatica, and neuraglia. It claims rapid, powerful effects with no narcotics and refunds if not effective, urging readers to try it immediately through Sommera-Wagner's drug.

Holplea Sommera-Wagner

Hold Up Victims Hit On Two Separate Nights

Abme Rose of 601 Tiveosk Street sought treatment after a knife attack Saturday night on Live Oak Street. A purse snatcher grabbed her money, injuring her leg, then fled. E O Miller of 748 Peck Avenue reported a similar purse snatching near San Antonio duties with a car carrying two suspects.

Abme Rose Tiveosk Street Robert B. Greer Liveoak Street Mins E. O. Miller Peck Avenue San Antonio

Gandhi Observes Day of Silence During India March

AMRANT, India, March 17. Mahatma Gandhi, the Indian nationalist leader, observes a day of silence while resting from a four day march for independence. The event marks his weekly vow to silence, carried out amid his followers and supporters.

Mahatma Gandhi Amand Fembay India Mahabma Gandhi Bea

Man Brought Back to .4 for Burial

Roero Pollo a former San Antonian who died in Houston was buried in San Antonio Monday afternoon after services at the Italian Catholic church. The funeral was conducted by Father Fatboy Vecchio. Pollo, a 25-year U.S. resident, left San Antonio for Houston about 18 months ago and was a member of several local orders. Survived by widow Annie Pollo, sons Leonardo Pollo and others, and three daughters Mrs. William Freeman Mrs. John W. Tinkmare and Miss Lillian Peja.

Roero Pollo San Antonis Houston Saluriny An Antonio Fatboy Vecchio Pollo Italy United States San Antonio San Antonio Nerie Order of Eagles Order of Manse Finrbera? Union Vo Ja Annie Pollo Leonardo Pollo Arfi William Freeman John W. Tinkmare Lillian Peja

Torture Gang Murders Stir Chicago Mob War

Chicago police report the gangland torture murder of bootlegger and racketeer Toba O Billiken Rite found in the Chicago River. His body carried wounds from torture and stabbing, with stones tied to ensure submersion and a prayer book marked with a betrayal cue. A diamond belt buckle tied to Capone era mob. authorities also link rival election violence to the same era. Separately, Mrs Ida M Doyle, a Republican judge, was found murdered with skull trauma during a robbery attempt.

Chicago Toba O’billiken Rite Bootles Doran Tito Rito Mora Zing al Capone Scarface Ida M. Doyle

Scar on Finger Spurs Heir Claim to Deslys Estate

Las Angeles March 17 A scar on the left little finger becomes the key in the Deslys will case as Mrs. Kimnn U Stiles of California seeks to prove she is the dancer Gaby Deslys's daughter and rightful heiress to the 52 million estate. An aged French nurse testified the dancer secretly bore a child and marked the infant with a finger scar for later identification.

Lo& Angeles Kimnn U. Stiles Lasadeng Calif Gaby Deslyre Deslys Will Firth Tuese

Martyr to X Ray Research Is Dead

EDINBURGH March 17. De J WL Spence, a pioneer in X ray research and associate of Roentgen, has died after a long career that aided advancement in the field. He had a grant from the Carnegie fund and his work left a lasting impact on medical imaging science.

Edinburgh Scotland WL. Spence Wilusim Roentgen Carnegie Bero Fund

Sing Sing to Have One Woman Worker

Sing Sing prison to hire a single woman among 2800 employees as Warden Lawes selects the nest Bing Sing staff. The woman will assist in supervising visitors and will hold a unique position at the upstate New York facility.

Sing Sing N. Y Lawes Bing Sing Prison Iasi

Legge to Attend San Angelo Convention on Marketing Plans

Alexander Legge chairman of the Farm Board and G C Lenman board member visit San Angelo for the Southwestern Civil United Association convention. Legge will outline federal farm lending plans for cooperative marketing as Texas livestock marketing ties loom. Governor Moody reserved a seat for the event as the baseball season nears and other local items distract.

San Angelo Vexay Alexander Legge Fetera Farm Board Ian Moody

Austria Changes National Anthem for Fourth Time

Vienna March report says Austria has changed its national anthem for the fourth time since World War I. Public school students are taught the tune named Alla die Geomae with new words referencing a potential union with Germany, reflecting postwar sentiment and shifting national identity.

Austria Uaterauy Berl Vienna Aus Liss Bive Chihlrow Ston Howard Goring

LaGuardia Flags Export Mail Cost Debate

Fragmented text references LaGuardia and costs related to export mail and republican figures in New York. Little coherent detail, names, dates, or events are clearly identifiable.

Bandits Awaiting Fate After Colorado Kansas Slayings

Enterprising bandits face possible death or life in prison after confessing involvement in the slaying of Deputy Sheriff Charles Hickman in Colorado near the Kansas border. Suspects Walker, Hallidas, and Rhew, aged 21 to 24, were captured fleeing to Webb City and await removal to determine state jurisdiction. Authorities described the case as one of the most notable offenses near the Colorado border, with further appeals pending.

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Cruise strength urged for U S Navy by fleet leaders

At Guantanamo Bay marines report that senior U S Navy officials stress a need for more cruisers now. In lessons from the recent battle of Navaran the fleets note both sides suffered from shortages of cruisers and destroyers, underscoring the case for increased cruiser strength.

Guantanamo Bay Cubs Mar. U—P United States Flotta

Antoist Forgets Car on New York Ferry

TASRAIC reports Nicholas C. Rerey, a lawyer, thinking of tying a string to his finger to remember items. He crossed the Hudson by ferry, reached New York, then walked away forgetting his car. Tow charges eventually brought the vehicle back after his memory lapse.

Tasraic N. Maret Nicholas C. Rerey Lawser New York Hudson Fir

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