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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1931

Page

20

Sieves May Enter Mayoral Race In Citizens League

Former San Antonio mayor Albert Steves Sr is courted for city politics. A Citizens League meeting set for Monday will reveal a full ticket and platform. Mayor candidates include Guy McFarland and Frost Woodburn with Steves listed for commissioner roles.

Albert Sieves Sr San Antonio Citizens’ League Mowlny Sieves Park Cormminonnr Sir Sleves Wridiay Guy McFarland Teadhers Citizens Jeogbe Greone Gay S. M Lan Rummly Frost Woodbuil Perk A. Fi Reemer Mililica Aod Th Citleon’ League Frank ¢Tavieta Colling

Hose and Nose Match Fashion Says Calverent Bervtre

March 30 Chicago report notes spring trend in hosiery and cosmetic shades. Lady of fashion uses powder to blend complexions, with beauty expert Elena Trubsnater cited. Ancient tones give way to darker hues as outdoor fashion rises and wig trends decline.

Calverent Bervtre Cuicago Mme Elena Trubsnater

Burke to Stand Trial as Death Toll Sways

Joseph, Michigan report states Fred Burke is held for trial on murder charges in the Charles Skelly case. Burke, 45, 5 feet 11 inches, 220 pounds, born St Louis, resided Kansas, appeared in Justice Collier’s court in a jail area with reporters present.

Joseph Fred Burke Kegee Charles Skelly Toeenh Justice of the Joseph Collier Toubty Crimecamen Menapaner Bueke Saul Ytead Wilburn Cunningham Chorllf Tiurke Collier Karke Darrett O'Hara Chiengu Virgil Kirkland Burke Das Mtrean St. Joseph New York Frank Tale Hangardo Justice Collier University of Michigan Bucks Fred Burke Fred Dean Hiere St. Lotte Kansas

Weather Forecast Bem Aniewlo mood and map updates

Fragments suggest a mixed forecast with rain in the east and cooler conditions inland. Winds shift across regions with potential showers in the southeast and a cool front moving in from the north. Temperatures stay near seasonal norms with daytime highs in the mid fifties to mid sixties and overnight lows dropping into the forties.

Titta Ruffo Illness Report From Belgrade Opera Star

Belgrade quotation reports that famed singer Titta Ruffo is gravely ill with a suspected foot poisoning after a notable career in America and Romania. The Italian baritone, once praised as a leading figure, faces a serious health challenge in Belgrade during recent engagements.

Belgrade Tugo-Slavia Amarely Tita Ruffo

Slayer of 6 Gets 15-Year Sentence

Detroit reports that Georges Meyers was sentenced to 15 years in the Michigan State Prison at Jackson after confessing to the killing of six people in a plot to break out of the county jail.

Detroit Mace Leroy Rotsiron Ailar Georges Meyers Kallarddy Michigan Jackson

Brother Sutton to Be Buried on Isle

In Honolulu on March 2 a small cemetery on Molokai will inter Brother Joseph Duttro, aged 45, inhumed in a leper settlement. Plans were made for a solemn Catholic ceremony with pines placed at the grave.

Brother Sutton Isle Honolulu Lille Brother Joseph Duttro Notul Catholic Jay Wurkee

Hoover Approves Farm Board Grain Aid Policy

The White House released news that President Hoover fully approves the Farm Board policy to aid wheat and buy meat for the 1931 crop. The announcement confirms presidential support for the administration’s plan as a nationwide economic measure.

Hoover Farm Board Washington INS

Supremacy in Lakes Trade Shown

Report of the U S Shipping Board shows that 50 percent of lakers over 2000 tons fly the American flag. Mrs Minnie Cracker Glintner Moore and J F B M Mower visit San Antonio during the week.

U. 8 Eelrevant Servace, Warstington, D. G America Great Dakea Ieport U. S. Shipping Board Toree Uhr Minnie Cracker

Mayor refuses to remove Huntress from advertising post

A petition to remove Frank Hentress, publisher of The Represa ant Evening News, as chairman of the municipal advertising committee was denied by Mayor Chambers. Dondo Welton, ex-editor of New Fuets and former applicant for police and fire commissioner, led the bid. Welton argued ignorance of advertising principles and strong personal prejudices caused the program to fail and wasted taxpayers money. Weldon claimed visitors cost taxpayers 143 per riser brought to the city and estimated only a fraction of inquiries led to actual arrivals. The matter was tabled for continuation on page 6.

Frank Hentress Represaant.Evening News Magar M. Chambers Terenvest Tunt- Fera Dondtao Welton Newr Fuets The Evening News Anti & Candidare Climbers Mobins Chamber San Antonio Weldon

Eighth Corps Area Strength Adjustments Report

The War Department authorized restoring the Eighth Corps Area to full strength. Enlisted staffing rose from a reduced temporary allotment to 20,090 after a prior 20,711 recruitment figure. The report dated circa April 1 notes the area’s strength as of the latest accounting.

Eighth Corps War Départment

Milton Twins Seek Earnings In Guardianship Disputes

Two motions in edental to final disposition of a suit for receiverships were filed Monday by Martin Arnold for Violet and Diss Hilton in Ninety-Yourth District Court. Myer Styers, former guardian, was restrained from interference and ordered to turn over assets to receiver Toe Free man in January. A probate motion asked set aside a 1927 decree solving guardianship and final accounting of the twins earnings. Arnold alleges the minors signed papers without understanding and accuses Styers of fraud. Continued on Page 6.

Edental Ninety-Yourth District Court Martin Arnold Atlotnes Violet Diss Hilton San Aubuin Myer Styers Terig Toe Freeman Prnbate Arnold Myo S. G. Toslne Praeredinga Wey Arnold Noids Myers Arnohl

Trial details recount UHR WS SLAIN case and defense

The report outlines the murder of Uhr Ws by Jones who allegedly struck him in his street with an ax, while a separate claim states a poison administered on the night of the incident. Prosecution and defense arguments focus on the roles of Donald Walker and others, with courtroom exchanges over admissibility of evidence and testimony from witnesses including Mrs Lena Law.

Daniel Thr Etore Tsexie Jonna Asirdten Jones Uhr Paw Hall Nia Anderson Donald Walker Charles Matthews Lena “Law

Death Claims Soldier of 104 Veteran of Five Flags

Death claims Captain Arthur Writ‌hole Trowlard a veteran of many campaigns. Born Tavlin he served in the British army and in forces in the American Civil War, Vera Cruz, and survived through World War I era. He died yesterday in a home for the aged.

Arthur Writhole Trowlard Tavlin Cluemond Falburg Engind Neeved Noldier China Vera Cruz Iain Rovelind Aupplink Onl ViMabarch Wes

Partly Cloudy and Cooling Forecast for the Region

Meteorologist J. Ti Tarhee says unsettled conditions will bring partly cloudy skies and a drop in temperature. Rain Monday was light, with up to 0.25 inch in spots. Monday night should fall to 48 degrees while Monday morning dipped to 69.

Mondas J. Ti. Tarhee Ace Jorhog

Vermont to Pick New U S Senator in Special Election

Vermont voters will choose a United States senator to succeed the late Bristol Ly Greene, Warren Austin, and party candidates. The March 30 special election will pit Republicans against Democrats as the race centers on the successor to the deceased senator.

Vermont Montselier Veormont United Siates

Europe Thaw Allows Reopening of Western Rail Link

After a thaw following a storm Athens reports reopening of railway communication with western Europe. Trains blocked by drifts resume service. Crop damage includes currant and tobacco with growers seeking long term relief and subsidies.

Europe Athens Freeee

Gandhi Dominates Congress of India

KARAGEYI India March 20 Gandhi, a silent, commanding figure before about 40 000 people, dominated the Congress gathering last night. His presence and forceful personality swayed the delegates to endorse most of the causes he has long championed.

Gandhi Congress of India Karageyi India All India National Congress

Five Ininkeit Followers Bolt From Angelos Temple

Aimee Semple McPherson followers desert the Angelos temple congregation after eight years, citing Sister Bas ic Rector as a catalyst. The group announces they are joining Sunny church agents amid the revolt within the movement.

Ininkeit Aimee Semple McPherson Angelos Temple Denamic Evangeliat New Church Sunny

Bomb Explodes Near Italian Palace In Marmtk Unclear

Reports from Hiren Italy say a bomb exploded near the royal palace district the Diazzetta Pasctto. The incident involves Prince Wilhelm of Kalmount and his bride Marie Jose princess of Helgians, with details still unclear.

Hiren Italy Diazzetta Pasctto Ktlmount Huiwbert

Gunmen Ply Trade at Public Library

In Los Angeles in March two unknown gunmen robbed patrons at a public library. The incident targeted victims including a tourist from Woodbur t Kentucky. No injuries reported as the pair fled in daylight.

Romerrani Service Los. Angeles Rimtae Rabbey A. A. Long Woodburt Vicrars

Missionary Die in Bandit Captivity Reported

A broadcast from St. Columban's mission in Shanghat says Missionary Mercier of the Kienchang mission has died in captivity after being abducted by bandits. The notification notes his death on March 5 and identifies Pathor Superior as the mission region involved.

Shanghat St. Columban's Mission Maron Pathor Superior Kienchang

Chicago attorney forecast long fight over Burke sale

Armored car delivers gangster Fred Burke to St Joseph Michigan as he faces first degree murder charges for the killing of a patrolman. A Chicago attorney arrives signaling a protracted legal battle over Burke’s fate. Burke, who has lived in the area recently, was brought back last night under an alias by a squad of volunteers.

ST. Joseph Mich INS Chicago Hiter Fred Burke Burke Verrien St. Toxouli

New slaces and new listings in want ads

The want ads feature listings for at home comforts and low prices. Items include a new alpine range and a sedan at a down price, plus a clean cafe with equipment and a room with bath.

Graham-Paise Clare Indi

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