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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1931

Page

5

Rescue by Police Officer After Blaze at El Paso Street Store

Police officer G Weismann rescued an 18 member family from a fire at A boda and Hoo grocery on El Paso Street. The blaze caused about 4000 in damage to the store and 1200 in a nearby home. He climbed a pole and forced entry through a window, saving Mr and Mrs A A and their 6 year old daughter. Flames blocked front and landing as smoke filled the upper floor. The incident occurred Thursday before dawn.

Ggartet Plair Fes Hicer G. Weismann EL Paso Awdiamann Valdex Zepedammuke Ugband Valdez Bacckade Reece Eniesoce Nobel A. Liauiee Agar Street Necogdoches Street Vedarsi

Arraignments on Rum Charges Before Commissioner Lockhart

Five persons were arraigned before Commissioner Paul A. Lockhart on alleged prohibition violations. Lillie Shelton of 208 Cottage Court posted 400 bond after waiving examination. Menny Scott pleaded guilty to possession of liquor with two men pleading not guilty and each posted 400 bonds. Bottles of beer and equipment were found at 22 Ord Street. St. H. Telles of 744 Caine Corner was held on 500 bond for possession of liquor. Officers also reported finding 44 feet of beer and related equipment during May search.

Miterates Paul A. Lockhart Chureday Lillie Shelton Cottage Court Pos Anu Menny Scott Hales Idboa Willign St. H. Telles Caine

Sterling Denounced for Signing Sunday Show Bill

Austin May 14 Action Governor Sterling signing the bill to regulate Sunday entertainments drew bitter denunciation in a privileged address to the house by Representative Forbes of Rutherford. Forbes, chief prohibition advocate, accused Sterling of disregarding religious appeals while Sterling argued the measure would let local communities decide whether Sunday shows may be staged.

Austin Els. Sterling Forbes Ratherford Sterling

Group Joins Advertising Campaign To Promote Slammade Products

San Antonio Manufacturers' association renews ties with Progressive Texans to back a $350,000 ad campaign. C C Lael, secretary, announced the plan after a Wednesday directors meeting attended by Tachia Wilson and Herbert Tarig representing the corporation. Campaign runs five periods across Teelenid and WELL regions. Glazewater wildcat No 1 Cole well capped after weeks of burning, with Sinclair Oil and A company incurring $300,000 in losses.

San Ancio Manufacturers’ Association Ign C. C. Lael Wtich Tachia Wilson Herbert Tarig Jostlyrler Texas Sinclair Oil and A Company Glazewater Bning Wild

Fleyda 12 Colored Fings Club Dates Tonight

Readable fragments mention Tara Moonbeams and a youth group event at a local club tonight. Names appear as Ade Carey and Wot Wella with a racketeer label. Date or venue details are unclear from the fragment.

Fleyda Tara Carey

Norma Talmadge Freed From United Artists Contract

Norma Talmadge, screen star for many years, has been released from her contract with United Artists whose head is her husband Joseph Schenck. Samuel Goldwyn, production manager, announced the release after the actress reportedly requested it. Equally, Goldwyn said the raid on the actor was not pursued.

108 Angels Norma Talmadge Feen United Artists Joseph Schenck Samuel Goldwyn Goldwyn

Nautilus Submarine Demonstrates Stability in Test Dive

Lieutenant Sloan Danenhower reports the Skipher of the trans Arctic submarine Nautilus impressed by crew discipline during a 43 foot test dive in the Thames. Officials say trim and stability meet expectations and anticipate a full voyage toward the North Pole under ice with Sir Hubert Wilking. The vessel will receive final structural upgrades after a 200 foot dive before further runs begin.

Sloan Danenhower Skipher Spitzberoen Arctic Alaska North Pole Kraurhouk Tee Kerk American, Tecleet, Inc Whires Syndicate Thames Sir Hubert Wilking Provinestown Taes

One of four accused in Frankston bank holdup arrested

Palestine Texas May 14 AP Tack Wilson one of four men indicted in the 11 000 robbery of the First State bank of Frankston last December 10 was reported held in jail at Texarkana after arrest last night by Sheriff A D Brown of Anderson county. The arrest followed a gunfight with two Anderson county officers at a farmhouse near Achdown Ark. The four gunmen who robbed the bank escaped after the encounter.

Palestine Texas Itack Wilson First State Bank Frankston Texsikana A.D. Brown Anderson County Achdown Ark sAnderson County

Edison High Field Day to Be Held on School Field

Edison High will host a field day exhibition for parents on the school field in Los Angeles Heights at 2:20 a.m. Thursday May 2. Six schools in the district will participate and Miss Bessie Richards, district education director at Edison High School, will be in charge.

Edison High Cinesea Edison Ih Los Angeles Heighle Bessie Rivhards Edison High School Conegr

Submarine Nautilus Dives Post Noon After Upgrade

The crew remained submerged after noon testing ballast and depth tanks. They report slight leaks in the interior during the Hudson River run while planning deeper dives to 100 and then 200 feet, aiming to begin another journey leg.

Hudson River Estorlel Hesene Eli Falcon

Cairo riots quelled after fatal clash at Bulak yards

London dispatch reports Cairo returned to calm after rioting that killed at least one and injured several. Voting proceeded in orderly fashion as property damage was not yet confirmed. Police fired on demonstrators at Bulak railway yards, destroying locomotives and halting train service before troops cleared workers and arsenal staff from the area.

London INS Cairo Dgzptien Gapicil Inge Bulak Sauna

Club Must Angle Under Texas Laws

Anglers of the Apple-white Hunting and Fishing club argued over whether their fishing occurred in Texas or Arkansas. District Attorney Ehner T. Win lola and Arkansas Game and Fish Commission secretary Guy Aunsler ruled they fished under Texas laws, as Arkansas still claims sovereignty over the land. Officers will enforce Texas law, with real estate profits anticipated. land classification shifts noted.

Whaaakana Texas Apple-white Hunting and Fishing Club Arkansas Ithat Leen Dexac Iniss Districk Ehner T. Winlola Guy Aunsler Arkanisas Game and Fish Commission

Fire Insurance Firm Taken Over In San Antonio

Lloyds America of San Antonio was taken for the outstanding insurance affairs of Lone Star Glovds, a fire insurance company in Torna for the past several years. The transfer was handled in conjunction with the state board of insurance commissioners.

Lloyds America San Antonio Nsurance Owl Lone Star Glovds Torna Pnet State Board of Insummer Commissoners

Maxim Gorky Returns to cheers in Moscow crowd

Maxim Gorky, real name Maximovich Heebkoff, 60, returned today from Sorrento Italy to Moscow where he was greeted by a large crowd and warmly cheered. He remains one of Russia’s most popular novelists despite frail health.

Maxim Gorky Moscow VPI Alezel Maximovich “Heebkoff Sorrento Italy Russia

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