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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1931

Page

24

Poverty Pleas Win Light Rum Sentenced

Three men faced Judge Duval West on liquor law violations and pleaded guilty. Iolera Rodriguex, 17, sentenced to 20 days for possession and sale of liquor. his mother Sirilio Rodrigue, released on request. A Kendall County farmer received 100 dollars fine. another defendant Bennett pled guilty to possession of whiskey still. Lee McClain, a Black man, pleaded guilty to liquor offenses and received 174 days in jail citing inability to find work.

Duval West Iolera Rodriguex Wag Sirilio Hodrigue Egbert Schweppe Rodrigier Cyn Saturdas R. W. Marshall Hhow Bensmelt Bennett Lee McClain

Army Purchasing Agent Plan Seeks Efficiency Shift

Chairman Wood of the House Appropriations Committee backed a step toward economizing in the War Department. The administration proposed moving warehousing duties from the quartermaster corps to a purchasing official not previously tied to the service, focusing entirely on contracting for army supplies and direct dealings with producers.

Wood House War Department

Bandits in Mexico Kill 3 Men and Woman at Resort

In Torreon, Mexico, May 19, bandits attacked the Ray Mundo resort killing three men and a woman. Police report the four victims were murdered during a hold up by armed robbers who demanded money. Only a survivor, a man named Hervent, provided details of the raid.

Mexico Torreon Raymundo Jemel Vincente Grteza Cenert Ciraua Tuan Crux

Rumors Rubiola Tl Prove False At Civic Rally

Rumors spread about Rubiola Tl during a city hall celebration and a poll night rally. Officials investigated claims of illness and a possible obstruction as crowds gathered at the Puptariers event. Police confirmed no verifiable evidence of wrongdoing and urged calm during the examination.

Teyaria Shine Park Rubiola Puptariers Cits Hall Rubinla Rejaris Atter & Welwel Elergy Westi Air

Boys Given Life for Killing Negro WAAC Hey May Visit

Two youths were sentenced to life imprisonment for the killing of an African American man. The trial revealed details of the crime and the defendants faced prolonged confinement. The case drew attention to local tensions and law enforcement responses in the period.

Waac Hey Uy Jan

Suspended Five-Year Term For Murder Plea

Antonio Hurlade, 25, pleaded guilty to murder without malice in the Third Seventh Istrml court. He received a five-year suspended sentence for fatally shooting Macario Moreno on January 1 after a dispute over unpaid gasoline. Hurlade pursued the suspect in a pursuit using his car, damaging the other vehicle in the chase.

Antonio Hurlade San Tuis Macario Moreno Morena Turtado Zorramora Street Hariade

King of Siam's Eye Healing Properly After Operation

A bulletin states King Prajadhipok of Siam shows signs of eye healing after a Sunday operation. The operated eye is improving with clear recovery indicators.

Siam Purghaor

Governor Visits Mother's Bedside in France

Paris May 13 Governor Franklin D Roosevelt visited his mother Mrs James Roosevelt at the American hospital at Neuilly at 2 45 pm. She recuperates from flu. He hopes to bring her to the United States soon but the decision on discharge remains undecided.

Paris INS Franklin Th. Roosevelt American Hospital Neuilly James Roosevelt United States

Gomal Lauds AA Troops Visit to New Braunfels

San Antonio officials praised troops from the Second Division who visited New Braunfels last weekend. Soldiers marched through the city on their way to Drow Springs, staying Friday to Monday with 100 percent good behavior reported. The unit planned to reach the Oppenheimer ranch on John Springs by Wednesday afternoon for mimic warfare with Fort Clack’s Fifth Cavalry.

San Antonio New Draunfels New Braunfels Drow Springs New Trauntela New Trauntele Oppenheimer Ranch John Springs Military Reservation Fifth Cavalry Fort Clack

1000 Pay Visit Tor Green Hospital Week Summary

Robert H Green Hospital Week drew over 1000 visitors including Harris superintendent Aline Horner and staff. Hospital staff decorated by Alpine men A Wheatley and A Hermon with floral donations from 18 local florists. X ray department and nursing staff received notable attention from visitors and officials including County Judge Ara W A Wurghach. Delegations from across the United States and military personnel attended representing opposing forces in a northern and western state.

Robert H Visilova United States Jou Walstead. Tiorey Cami Col. Woe Jam

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