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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1930

Page

3

Houston Fliers Fight Fatal Shooting In City

The Houston flier recounts a fatal shooting last night in Houston where W. L. Edwards was killed by a gunman amid reports of California license holders fleeing the scene. Police sought the vehicle and extended inquiries into Edwards’s tumultuous recent life including a liquor charge, a divorce, and a suit for alienation of affections against T. P. Lee, oilman and Republican leader.

Houston Treas W. L. Edwards Ace California Edwards F. B.kemp Warking T. P. Lee

Funeral Services for Mrs Luhrman Held

Funeral services were held Monday at St Henry's Catholic Church for Mrs. Luhrman, followed by interment at Sen Fernan Bot cemetery. Survived by husband Martin Suherman Jr and father Gore Deters, both of San Antonio, and Miss Matilda Deters.

Luhrman Helen Tobrman Rom Blesk- Relies St. Henry's Athalic Church H. J. ‘Andre Sen Fernan- Bot Luhrmen Ranatanio Martin Suherman Jr Gore Deters San Antonio Miss Matilda Deters

Byrd Plans for Few Days of Rest in Rio

Rear Admiral Richard Evelyn Byrd, flying today to Rio Bato, will rest from his work there until Friday morning before returning here. In Kansas City, police seek the mother of a two week old girl found abandoned and exposed yesterday in a discarded metal tank near the Liberty Memorial monument.

Byrd Panama City Panama Richard Evelyn Byrd Rio Bato Kansas City Expoure Libety Memorial Monument

Valley Asks Highway Plan In Rio Grande Border Area

A petition in San Benito and along the Rio Grande asks the state highway commission to take over the military highway from Brownsville to Laredo. Chamber of Commerce is circulating it, with most valley towns signed. Commission official Sterling notes immediate action upon takeover.

San Benito Texas State Highway Commission Brownaville Laredo Rio Grande Highway Commission Lo C! Sterling San Tiento

Court Proceedings Teem With Foes and Fines

In a convoluted court record several defendants face charges from disturbing the peace to theft and bribery. Names include Joe Birlelay, George Thomas, Richard Singer, Joby Welk, and Luciand Biter among many others with varied penalties cited.

Comteor Aston Court Guy Birlelay W. J. Brantley Joby Welk George Thomas Richard Singer Edward Danjeon Lasase J. E. Paul Jr George W. Aleriager Joe Gerela Maymond Garela Paul Bare Eweh Mrs. G, Sforriean Fish Ghinert Amora Dolores Burns Charles Ron Yiover Marla Martines Pedro Alenea Doculnique Barregs Char Barerche Aritur Brown Bannle G. Stain Vascueri Gavino Berar ES Willett Cassatro Quintern Zextie W. Siolth William Arcader Mack Olde F. W. Forayth Dolores Burrs

Presbyterians Resume Meeting in Olney Texas Assembly

The Cumberland Presbyterian General Assembly concludes its one hundredth annual session in Olney Texas with resumed business and reports from committees. The board of missions held a fifty year milestone during a five day session, as pastors and churches participate in the event.

Olney Texas General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbytrian Rhurea Bulding Barhee

Three Killed as Engine Collides with Auto on Tracks

Minneapolis Central Railroad engineer attempted to brake to push a car from the rails but all efforts failed. The engine struck the auto, killing the engineer and a boy, with a total of three fatalities and two others injured in the crash.

Aasemond Mlinoe Central Railroad Antomealle

Benefit Card Party Aids Sam Houston Post 76

A charity event hosted by the Sam Houston Post 76 featured a card party Monday night with all public invited. Admission was 2 cents, proceeds support post activities and survivor aid.

Sam Houston Post

Police Officer Charles Gudru Celebrates Fifteenth Service Year

Patrolman Charles Gudru of 268 Ward Avenue marked his fifteenth year with the police department. He appears today in the Know Your Policeman feature.

Charles Gudru Ward Avenos

Zionists Honor Lord Balfour in Texas Memorial

The Texas Zionist Association held a memorial service Monday for Lord Arthur Balfour, the British statesman who died recently. Their sixth annual convention was in session at the Hebrew college, Fort Worth, honoring his memory.

Fort Worth Mey Lord Arthur Balfour Texas Zionist Association Hebrew Ideulate

Graduation Date Set for New Braunfels High School

New Braunfels Texas May 19 Commencement exercises for New Braunfels High School will be held May 30 in the period auditorium for a class of 24. Sermon by the Rev Mr Bassler on May 25 at the First Protestant Church. A play will be staged. graduates include Melvin Rust Allen Bartle Melanie Kutcher Hilmar Opperman and others.

New Braunfels Texas New Brauifeld High School Bassler Hilmar Opperman Violet Holgt Benny Telle Robert Sassman Stuart Bergeman Allee Kutcher Bert Estess Walter Rompel Gertrude Simon Irma Jules Wellth Max Proske Emma Hay Punnell Melitum Gruene Delmar Kreugers Alex Borman Arno Borman Walter Fittman Varona Weisser Kermit Poerr Arnold

Piano Firm Head Charged After Fire Destruction

Thomea Ferrell, 5 year old president of the piano company bearing his name, faces charges following a destructive fire at the factory yesterday. Authorities report extensive damage and ongoing investigations into the blaze as the firm reevaluates its operations.

Argon' Bigin Thomea Ferrell

Change Toward Youth Auded at Meet

Mrs. S. M. N. Marsh of Auita Texas, president of the National Congress of Parents, opened the convention in Denver Colorado. She stressed shifts in civilization toward youth and praised teacher educators for improved training and professional prep as parents seek better guidance for children amid modern social complexities.

Denver Colo Bay 19 Mre S. M.N. Marsh Af Auita National Congress of Parents

Japanese Admiral Arrives in Rome Met by Hamaguchi

From Parley TO KIO May 19 Admiral Takarabe arrived in Rome after a London travel paring. Premier Hamaguchi and cabinet members greeted him at the station as about 200 police guarded the delegation. no trouble occurred.

Home Parley Kio Admira Takarabe Rome London Hamaguchi

Albania Expels American Citizen Raguga Jour 11

An American citizen named Kee was expelled from Albania as an undesirable. He was accompanied by a detective who carried the expulsion order and Kee departed for Salata.

Albania Raguga Juouslavis Iobs Kee Salata

Gas Pains Prompt Quick Relief by Dr Tutte

A brief note highlights Bramadi gas pains heartburn and indigestion being rapidly eased by a treatment attributed to Dr Tutte. It claims overall benefit to the body and relief from discomfort.

Dr. Tutte

United States of Europe Proposal Scored in England

London reporters cautiously assess Aristide Briand's plan for a European federation. Britain likely not to join due to dominion ties, though Briand is praised by the premier. England shows mixed reaction with some enthusiasm and sharp criticism in various circles.

United States of Europe England London Cau Aristide Briand European Federation of Nations Whelihood Great Britain Briand Prem

Boulder Dam Funding Delay Urged in Utah Telegram

William NR Wallace, chair of the Utah Colorado River Commission, asks the House Finance Committee to defer Boulder Dam appropriation until a power cost analysis is completed at competitive production centers. Telegram sent to Senator Reed of Death outlines statewide distribution and fair pricing in sectioned classifications.

Boulder Dam Salt Lake City Giah House Lnance William NR. Wallace Utah-Colorado River Commission Kine

Sherman Civil Courts Reopen After Martial Rule

Sherman May 10 Civil courts resume work after a week under martial law due to unrest. Federal grand jury summoned to consider records gathered by U S district attorney Randolph Breant and the military inquiry court. Co L EB McGee, military commander, gave no definite date for lifting martial rule.

Sherman Teres Reaume Fon Federal Grand Jury Randolph Breant United States Diatrict Court of Military Inquiry Martial Law Co L. EB. McGee

Dry Benefits Are Cited by Board

Washington May 19 warning that five billions of dollars will be lost to American industry each year under the prohibition law was awarded today by the Methodist Board of Temperance and Public Morals. The figure drew on statistics from the British organization, the United Kingdom.

Entverany Washington, D. G American Industey Methodist Board of Temperance and Public Morals United Kingdom

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