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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1930
Page
2
Grandson of William Jennings Bryan appears on stage in a costume reflecting his family heritage. The article highlights the young performer and notes the influence of his grandfather on his attire and acting.
Police Captain Cruz freed a prisoner after a court order and reduced fines in a corporation court proceeding. The man paid £10 in fines for disobeying a curfew and speeding, with the judge delaying further action and releasing him on bond. A misapprehension over appeal bonds prompted officials to reexamine the case, delaying final disposition.
CIARLEERTON Virginia November 20. Federal prosecutors will drop the case against war hero James W. Hi and two others connected to the Medical Detachment unit after a tardy federal prohibition action is dismissed.
Juror number eight was chosen at noon Thursday in Ninety-fourth court for the Williams robbery case. Judge McCrory postponed further jury completion to Thursday afternoon while deputies gather more potential jurors. lawyers clashed over voir dire delaying progress. The indictment accuses John W. Williams of holding up J. Watson at the hotel on March 15 and stealing 116 dollars. Fred Braubach testified for the state. Williams remains jailed in default of bond.
Tax official Frank Bushick announced plans to meet with the royal school board to deterrollne the coming school levy for the next fiscal year. He cited a large reserve and 45,000 receipts as reasons to act promptly. Major O. M. Chambers noted the rate would hinge on a $1,700,000 bond issue due December 1 and urged early coordination with school authorities.
The document presents a garbled weather report for many locations including Abilene, Albuquerque, and Santa Fe with inconsistent wind and condition notes. It lists various nonsensical names and fragmentary lines, yielding an incoherent forecast and place names.
Washington November 26 reports that $15,000,000 in federal road aid is sought to unlock the $323,000,000 allotted for land construction in 1932 upon enactment of the agriculture department's supply bill.
Charles Boe, mining and metals promoter, reappeared after nearly six weeks. He faced indictments for grand larceny tied to the sale of Metal and Mining Shares Incorporated where he was once chairman. Bail set at $2,500.
Boxer Chuck Burns faced an indictment for failure to support a minor child. He knocked out his opponent in the second round Wednesday night at Heethoven Hall. In Thursday’s Third District Court Judge W. S. Anderson released him on his own recognizance as his opponent’s alleged support issue faded. Mrs. Boras testified a mistake occurred and Burns now contends with the child’s welfare. Indictment appears likely to be dismissed.
AUSTIN Nov 20 The Texas railroad commission dispute was settled with gubernatorial intervention by Governor Daniel to adjust appointive posts. The move creates a new vacant seat to accommodate Walthall, a board of control member, as part of the resolution. Real estate ads urge buyers to act while prices are low and sizes suitable for home or property purchases.
Prince Otto is acknowledged as lawful sovereign by Austrian and Hungarian legitimists. The royal descendant’s photograph was taken on his fifteenth birthday at Benedictine college of Clervaux, where his mother attended.
Mrs Utennr Smith sues for divorce alleging jealousy and control after she refused to join him at meetings. He testifies the marriage grew cold and unkind as his wife urged him to attend fewer social gatherings.
Readers are directed to the O3ft-O-Graph-rol una In LArht Clas sfied Ans for a convenient directory of gifts. The note promises original options for all ages and occasions, encouraging a quick browse through the local classifieds.
Bank official William A Rogers former bookkeeper at First National Bank of Kenedy was charged Thursday by United States Commissioner Paul A Lockhart with misapplication of bank funds. The indictment alleges Rogers planned to misappropriate about 30000 of bank money between October 1929 and June 1930.
The DO X, a giant German airship, landed at Santander for an unscheduled stop en route from Dor to Corunna. Local authorities permitted the descent and the ship remained briefly before continuing its voyage.
London audiences heard a will from Waller Henry Whittle banning all such "no" nonsense and “wad aerey” at the funeral. The transcription includes editor’s notes and garbled phrases like “my chim of 3 years” and references to an advertiser’s prompt for help in promoting the ad.
In Spfhfield Missouri on November 20 a blonde dancer identified as Charled J Prynn's wife was located after a four year courtship. The veteran and a nurse met and married following the American Legion convention in Hour ton. The bride reported a missed night and concerns she might have been harmed near Mountain Grove.
Mistol is advertised as an easy pleasant way to check head colds and irritated throat membranes. The package suggests using a nose dropper and gargling for relief, claiming infections checked and sore throats eased. Made by the Makers of Najol.
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