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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1931

Page

2

Sheriff Lays Connor Tarp During Jail Break Search

Tom Green County sheriff and hundreds of officers from surrounding counties Texas Rangers border agents and volunteers hunted five fleeing bandits after a jail escape from San Angelo. Despite wide search they believed the five could not have gone far with the stolen car visible, as authorities checked every theory and monitored routes from El Paso to Byrorwarrilla.

J.B. Connor W. Morrison Trea Tom Green County Boc Angelo Texas Rangers Border Immigration Department of Justice San Angelo Will Wright Alist Connor Maite Morrisar Beng J. R Hewitt Tom Wants C.W. Barnett Fl Paso Byrorwarrilla Gherml Hewitt Big Boring

Aimee Semple McPherson Still at Courtship Row

Universal Service. Los Angeles May 1 The evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson shows no signs of halting her quarrel with her mother M Kennefly as she continues public dispute over personal affairs.

Aimee Semple McPherson Roberta Los Angeles New York City International Newaree Uoiversal Service Angeles Aimee Semple McPhermon Evanteliet Angelies Temple Tuchester

Woman Is Freed in Mate's Death

In Houston on May 19 Mrs. Annie Parker 35 admitted firing on February 28 that killed her husband Claude Parker. Judge Bord dismissed the murder indictment against her as two private suspects linked to a jail breakout were sought. Sheriff Hewitt planned a Tuesday raid to locate the escapees and seize any hidden supplies.

Mate Houston Annie Parker Claude Parkers Jndee Bord Charce Folever

Glara Bow 15 Born Into Tragedy

The account follows Clara Bow from troubled birth through early childhood in Brooklyn. It details a frail mother, devoted father, and siblings, with repeated illness and death shaping her, culminating in a tumultuous family life and early exposure to hardship that influenced her future. Clara bonds with her grandfather before his stroke, while her mother's decline deepens, leaving Clara to navigate a harsh world with resilience.

Bill Banning Road Rerouting Passes

In Austin on May 39 the Finn bill prohibiting county authorities from rerouting highways with towns over 2200 population without county commissioner consent passed the Senate by 18 to 7 for engrossment. The vote was viva voce.

Austin Senate

Burglary Trial Term Suspended for Alamo Heights Man

Entry shows Erient Welch of Alamo Heights facing burglary charge. Proceedings paused as part of a term suspension. Witnesses and location details reference a November night at 812 Tano Avenue.

Erient Welch Alamo Heights Vanessa K. Arierson Welch Wilten Tano Aveone

League Court sought on Austro-German customs accord

Geneva May 13 The League of Nations council formally submitted the Austro German customs accord to the League Court but the presentation sparked tension as Jugoslavian and German officials clashed over the council’s authority to rule on political questions and Germany’s intentions. Dr Verlotuy Mazinkovitch and Dr Julius Curling faced sharp exchanges with Dr Curtis who rejected charges that Germany seeks to destabilize European peace.

Geneva League of Nations Council League Court Wesakon Asintite Hiiapd Opin Fund Verlotuy Mazinkovitch Julius Curling Lie Lengne Curtis Germany League

Typical American family found in Indianapolis study

An Associated Press report notes the Indianapolis home of the “typical American family” in the January issue of a national magazine. Merrill J. Meroe and family members John, Ida, and Louise at Carrollton Avenue are profiled as the model, with details on their background and daily life.

Indiakamas Alex Gubkani Rome Indianapolis Jn Arsalies American Magasive Arts Merrill J. Meroe John Touive Carrollton Avenue Ie Magazine Wiseburt Purdue University Rockvilleinin Moe Brown Brown Wiea Indienapolin Gil Teste Wisehast Smiths Whites Milers Johnsons Brow Joneses Davises Wilson Stoores Wilkmses Thompsons Taxlero Directo Petaona Hee America Ind Merrill J. Brown Job Lowise

Commission Urges Oil Legislation From Legislature

AUSTIN May 10 The railroad commission urged enactment of oil legislation. The statement was addressed to Governor Sterling and copies were placed on desks of members of the legislature.

Weather and travel update for Tempe and Southwest region

Fragmentary report notes conditions and precipitation patterns across Tempe, Southwest, and nearby areas. Mentions thunderstorm potential, solid firing conditions, and warnings for Abilene and surrounding locales with scattered references to meteorological observations and local alerts.

Omatanee Mosita prataMa Thanderabe Gelling Belen Abilene

18 Month Prison Term for Impersonation Charge

Eighteen months in the penitentiary was the sentence passed on tovhiph Kenel De Palma a Federal court Idle SMomley on pleas of sully to a charge by indictment of impersonating an employee of the federal government with intent to defraud The Indictment alleges De Palma represented Khiranelé as at in spovtor of the United States shipping yard in an attempt to defraud Deut Tosenberger or Dellie Other kent caves passed by Judge Val Wreet was One of 250 for bodngs in Jail for Elisabeh Smy who pleaded guilty to visleriomn tha liquor Tana Benancio Dotrilo if Anita Blogs each were fined 74 40 days in jail op a guilty pin on liquor charges

Tovhiph Kenel de Palma Sully de Vala Khiranelé United States Deut Tosenberger Dellie Kent Caves Val Wreet

American doubles team defeats French champions in Paris

In Paris on May 10, the American duo George M Telit and John Van Ryn defeated France’s Augustin in the second round to advance in the court tennis championships.

Avtedlg France George M. Telit John van Ryn Mofrated Teven Augustin Rance Bard Couch Tenels

Nevada divorce filings surge under six week law

In We Hours Nevada on May 10, 64 divorces were granted and 32 new actions filed under the six week residence divorce rule. Judges Whomes F Moras and Besjemim F Cueler oversaw the sessions, which ran from 9 4. am to 5 pm, marking a third consecutive day of heavy court activity.

Tgno Nevada Peracna Mearitel F. Moras Besjemim F. Cueler Theie Culronsey

Teague Man Turns Gun on Self in Texas Tragedy

A Teague man died this afternoon after shooting himself. Officials say the coroner confirmed the gunman died from self-inflicted wounds. The incident occurred near Tulees where the mayor faced opposition from rival candidate Als Fahot.

Teague Yhoubton

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