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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1930

Page

3

Murder Charge in Rum-Running Disappearance Case

In West Fie on November 12, two men and a customs agent faced murder accusations tied to the disappearance of Pillie Deveritt during a gunned confrontation linked to a rum-running ring. Clem Deveritt claimed his missing kin had been last seen aboard the Jaguar A, with companions arrested and entering guilty pleas to importing liquor as warrants were issued.

Lay West Fie Ats Pillie Veveritt Clem Deveritt Ince Deveritt United Ics Bowery Chorlowan Saunders Lend Swimming Sahore

Former A. Woman Dead in New York

Verlyn Thode Baker, once living in San Antonio until her college years, is dead in New York according to friends. Survived by parents in California and Dallas.

Weather and Obituary Notes From Georgia Localities

Sunday funeral services are set for Carmela Shields of Georgia who died at her residence on Friday morning. The rites will be conducted at her home by R P Nacke and at Se Catholic church with Rev Feeney officiating. Shields was 43 and survivd by daughters Besdames Chalkley, James Chalkley, and others in San Antonio and Memphis. Funeral arrangements include a service at Se Catholic church and home services at 611, Al2 Base Cipcionati Avenue. Weather outlook lists temperatures in the 60s with tourist notes for Weather Hill Low Zemn and Teno Candy.

Victor R GL. Willian

Missing in Airplanes Near British Columbia Search Probed

Six men in two planes remain missing in northern British Columbia as rescue teams pursue efforts at Atlin and Liard Post. Vancouver aviator J A Horke and two companions were last seen along the Yderd river district. Ancel Eckmann of Seattle planned a special flight to aid the search, with weather conditions awaited to resume operations.

Seattle Web British Columbia Frank Dorbandt Aleske Atlin B.C Cuptain J. A. Horke Vancouver Yderd Burke Allin Alter Liard Post Dertundt Treadwell Yukon Biego Yukon Territory Dawson Robin Renahan B. C Alaska-Washington Airways Swanson Bay Reonbsa Ancel Eckmann Alaska- Washington Airways Tris

Promotion of Peace Lauded by Coolidge

A letter to The Light extols President Calvin Coolidge for advancing international peace. It notes agreement among naval powers on armaments and efforts to ease France Italy tensions. The piece urges humanitarian policy, reduced armaments, and sympathy for distressed nations to avoid costly fortifications.

Coolidge the Light France Italy Europs Ia Calvin Coolidge McClure The Light San Antonio UN- Jessihn Borden

Eight Kentucky alumni killed en route to game

A car crash near Hindman yesterday killed three University of Kentucky alumni Wendell Smith 24 Hagan Beath 23 and Crit Wallen 34 as they traveled to Lexington to watch Alabama play. Two others Aaron Stampers 25 and William Smith 2 were injured, their homes listed in Hindman. The collision occurred when their vehicle struck another automobile.

Lexington University of Kentucky University of Alaberma Wendell Smith Hagan Beaith Cousing Crit Wallen Airaam Stampers William Smith

Vice President Curtis Backs undercover agent in Senate office

November 1 report notes Vice President Charles Curtis endorsing the stationing of an undercover prohibition agent in the Senate office building in Washington during a Republican rally. Descriptions point to official approval of the covert presence.

Senate Charles Curtis Washington

Brugn Fire Stages 12 Mile Front In Ventura County

A threatening estate and beach property blaze near Malibu charred 49 cattle and multiple summer homes. The fire swept into rugged terrain toward Santa Monica with a northwest wind driving flames across Ventura County Thursday night and into Friday, forcing 2000 men to battle the 12 mile front and threatening two $15,000 homes.

Los Angeles Malibu Santz Monica Ventura County

Niece of Crecho Chief Is Injured

Miss Lydia Ferguson, niece of President Masaty of Crechtlovakis, was taken to the American hospital with a fractured skull after a fall.

Crecho Paris, New Lydia Ferguson Masaty of Crechtlovakis

Unemployed Sell Apples in Gotham

A misprinted dispatch from New York on November 1 describes unemployed individuals selling apples in Midtown as a public appeal to aid unemployment relief. Apples were displayed in crates at a busy corner with a placard reading Unemployed Buy An Apple, price a nickel.

Gotham New Youk Cornera Ehoaping Sith Plateardn

Allis Rial Camps Plan Final 14th District Rallys

Fourteenth district candidates Ganz Wurzbach Republican and Henry Lielmann Democrat held final rallies Saturday. Wurzbach spoke at Beethoven hall at 8 p.m. with speakers Jensen Hirshberg Doyle Davenport McFarland Roark Anderson. Joe Sheldon presided. Dielmann rally set for New Braunfels public square 8 p.m. with Frank Voight introducing. John Ty Fuchs also to speak. potential rain moved event to courthouse. Wurzbach HQ planned Saturday night broadcasts with the women’s league and station programs summarizing the day’s campaign events.

Tval Ganz Wurzbach Henry Lielmann Wurzbach Beethoven Hall Wiel Toten Wen Brannlela Jienny Hirshberg John Doyle Comal Frank B. Voight Dielmann John Ty. Fuchs Democratic State Executive Committee Rdio Mendas Sra. Ww. U. Ak Feague Ite Shelton John ‘Bayle Xneak Ila

Will Rogers Signs New Contract With Fox Films

Will Rogers signs a new contract with Fox Film Corporation led by Winfield Sheehan, with only a very slight increase. The article lists Rogers’ upcoming screen ideas and potential projects after Lightnin and The Connecticut Yankee, mentions cast and crew, and notes others present on set and at parties.

Will Rogers Fox Films Louella Matyerant Lopfright Los Angeles Winfield Sheehan Fox Company Rogers Will Styx Jobo Kendrick Merk Pilus WU Mogers Lumstien Hare Ts Landon Jat Rogers

Red Cross Leaders Meet to Plan Texan Relief Work

Loyal Red Cross officials and Fred A. Winfrey met Saturday at the Sid Western Livisios of the American Red Crow headquarters in the San Jacinta building to discuss relief efforts for Texan II. The national organization spent 375,000 in rehabilitating disaster victims as they prepare for the annual drive to raise 15,000.

Fred A. Winfrey San Jacinta Building National Organization Winfrey Sid Winfrey Ig Hed Cross Venas San Antonio Lou Red Cross

Mountain Passes Near San Antonio Tribes of Apaches and Comanchea Watched

Apache and Comanche bands kept a wary eye on strategic mountain passes near San Antonio as settlers moved west. The tribes monitored routes, guarding crossings and resources while negotiations or clashes shaped frontier life.

San Antonio

Purse Snatcher on Bicycle Strikes on King William Street

A purse snatching occurred Friday afternoon on King William Street as a Mexican boy on a bicycle grabbed a handbag containing $700 from a woman identified as Mrs TM Whitley at 222 King William. Police were alerted Saturday.

TM Whitley King William King William Street

Lone Battler Holds Fort in Hourg Turmoil

News from Tepio Nayarit reports a lone defender repelling a 20 hour assault by local rebels at Fort Hourg. Nicolas Vernal, militia organizer, was killed by a bomb during the siege near San Pedro. The clash followed an 80 attacker surrender attempt and a declared effort to curb banditry. Gunfire paused at Bernal’s deadline and resumed as troops arrived to restore order.

Nayarit Mexico Nav Omueren Nicolas Vernal Coor San Pedro Janis Heroal Mojf Jeronim Salbano Tepi Bernel Bernal Francisco Jueeling Dent Belie Arcival of Troum

Mexico May Act to Naturalize Foreign Doctors

A Mexican government bill would require foreign doctors to become naturalized citizens to continue practicing in Mexico City and federal areas, with exams at national university law school. The measure could affect American doctors currently working in the capital and regional officials noted.

Mexico Niational University Law School Bmexco City

Halloween dances and music fill city venues

Halloween events fill the city with dances and live music across venues. From midweek to weekend, Berthoven's orchestra at Alamo Baptist and Arist orchestra provide entertainment with cash prizes. Various halls host traditional and modern dances under the weekend dance notices.

Berthoven Alamo Bat Entlemen Seindiey Arist Orchestra

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