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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1931

Page

28

Rebellion Leader Escobar Dies in El Paso Affair

In El Paso on March 17 a report indicates the death of Grn. Tene Gonzalo Escobar, a leader of a 1922 Mexican rebellion. The text notes a disputed divorce involving Escobar and mentions Montreal reconciliation and a dropped case, with scattered references to unrelated classifications and listings.

EL Paso Gonzalo Escobar Mexico Benors Escobar Charies Yowell Charles Owes Zecobar Gener Senora Escobar Montreal

Wife says husband sold her in Detroit case of 500

Mrs Frances Preehiel testifies in Chicago that Constantine Prethiel sold her to another man for 500 dollars and then had her arrested. She claims he failed to support her and their four children and recalls the incident occurring in Detroit a year earlier as Circuit Judge Daniel Protro hears the case.

Chicago TNS Constantine Prethiel Brench Foreigo Frances Prechel Iasving Preehiel Zorbieanix Constantine

Uo Igtory At St Amiel Related Continued From Page One

In a detailed wartime account a secretary of war praises the American Army and describes successful entanglement clearing. Pioneers and engineers remove wire entanglements with torpedoes wire cutters and axes. Guards and officers observe Americans breaching defenses with tanks and focused artillery support.

Uo Igtory St, Amiel

Troops Break Through In Southern Front Push

Pass objectives by afternoon the troops that pushed beyond their scheduled objectives and by evening had reached the second objective on most of the southern front. The Fourth co divisions and First corps overwhelmed garrisons and overran positions. Cavalry reconnoitered toward Vigneulles but faced resistance. The Twenty sixth division met strong opposition near Vie nalles with only limited gains.

Eouthern Fourth Co Dickman First Corps Liggett Opéi Fourth Corps Vigneulles

Toonerville Folks Aid Requested By French Command

An obscure request from Gen E J Hlondist, commanding the French Second Colonial corps, led to a regiment of the Eiphaeth division Gronkbite being sent in reserve to assist. The dispatch outlines a strategic reinforcement and notes the reserve position for potential action.

E. J. Hlondist Second Colonial Corps Eiphaeth Division Gronkbite Bia

American Army Breaks German Salients in Meuse-Argonne Drive

In mid September the Fourth and Fifth corps pushed forward from a tenacious salient. Fifth Corps sent a regiment toward Vigneulles while its first brigade advanced to YVigneneiles by 2 15 a m. The line closed west of the Moselle. dawn saw Second brigade reach Vigneales. The Fourth corps followed with fresh alignment by dawn. By the thirteenth the force held the field and prepared for Meuse-Argonne withdrawal. Local operations continued September 14 15 and 16 with reconnaissances and ready defenses. The initiative drew praise from Marshal Foch Haig and Harbord and the Allied high command.

Aslay Fifth Corps Vigneulles Fifth First Yvignenilea Vigneales Eld Moselle River Frents-second Meuse-Argonne Haudiemont Freanes-en-Wretre Doncourt Jaulay Marshal Foch der Sonr Fou Marshal Haig France Oliver Crom Prakn Ch

Retreat in Disorder Signals German Withdrawal in WWI Context

In a battlefield report the enemy withdraws in disorder after pressure near the Hindenburg line. German divisions reinforce as 18,000 prisoners are taken. French civilians suffer amid burning villages while refugees are freed. General Petain visits St Millie and learns Germans removed many French captives.

Hindenburg Line Metz Meuse-Argonne Petain Cam St. Millie Havel de Ville

American Army Gains Ground in France Front

The United States restored 20 square miles of territory in France and moves the force to a favorable position near Woerre. The striking victory boosted morale, demonstrating the strength of a rising American army and giving purpose to weary allies as Germany faced renewed pressure on the Moselle front.

France Woerre Dietz Forment Moselle Germany Ating Betz Eact

Second Woman Vice Graft Witness In Mysterious Death

New York March 17 a second woman vice graft witness in a mysterious death was being investigated today. Miss Lucia Dickens a red haired dancer who named Georgia Grey died Saturday night at Belle Vue Hospital after nine days illness. Chief medical examiner Dr Charles Norris ordered a chemical analysis of her organs to detect any poison traces.

New York Lucia Dickens Georgia Grey Bellevue Hospital Charles Norris

Testimony Heard in Singer's Trial

The State today presented witnesses to convict Jean Doyle, 21, former cabaret singer, for the death last December of Sam Frank, an elderly Memphis jewelry antiquarian.

Jean Doyle Sam Frank Memphis

Captain Perrin Ordered on Tour to San Antonio Posts

Captain Perrin of the ordnance department is ordered on tour to multiple Texas posts including San Antonio March 30 to perform maintenance and support with the national guard. He will depart from San Antonio on that date and proceed to several named locations for duty and inspection.

Perrin Arbor Ordnance Department Kort Sam Houston Han Ylait Sante Ke Rosewell Pheanix Mesa el Vaso Nallonal Guard San Antonio

West Texans Back Proposed Road Bond Issue

A West Texas meeting voted unanimously in favor of a proposed road bond issue worth one hundred million dollars. The session, led by W Anderson of Teco, advanced the plan to fund highway improvements across the region.

West Texans Pegos Texan Weat Texas Wear W. Anderson Teco Prealen

Wage debate on wage cuts elicits reader letters

A long letters column discusses proposals by bankers to lower wages as a path to prosperity. Respondents from Chicago to Bronson argue wage cuts harm workers and fail to revive demand, urging inclusion of workers in bonuses, broader industry ethics, and a move away from pure capitalism toward shared ownership.

B. C. Forbes Slenfcul Havine L. Holmes Bronson Canitalian Duniry Ag Waterinsides

Ashes of Mrs. Teg to Be Interred in Indiana

The ashes of Mrs. Teg blunted flaepee. author and journalist, were to be taken today to Muncie Indiana for interment in the family burial plot.

Wrnter Muncie Washington D.C Maech Tég Flaepee Nit Tecturer Miracle Ind

Im Aurene Tells Of Her Childhood Stage Ambitions

A fragmented memoir recalls a girl named Im Aurene who dreams of fame in theater and film. She describes a childhood crush on Rose La France and several early idols, facing parental backlash and pursuing acting despite opposition. The piece promises further installments detailing her journey.

Aurene Bret Nellie Kyne Hookes Grawaan Diy Athur Jabeson Elf Elim Leadin Tan

Hoover Stimson to Meet St King and Queen on American Soil

U S officials will welcome the royal party at Portal North Dakota in April as President Hoover and Secretary Stimson meet the king and queen of a nation on American territory during their Western visit.

Sia Wasgingston D. C Presiden Hoover Stimson Portal North Dakota Apel

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