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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1930

Page

20

Defense Set for John Williams Trial in St Anthons Hold Up

The case against John Williams, once a detective, resumes in the Ninelsfourth District court Monday afternoon after the state Patollth opened the session. Testimonies from three officers at the hotel recount the March 15 robbery of auditor J. Wooster, who was gagged and robbed of 1016 dollars.

Warlmony John ‘Williame Litel St Anthons Ninelsfourth Cnure Monlay J. &. Wootter Wiliam Wootter Pred Braubach Yehong Hraghoch Hunt Watsons Ward Tunt Adil Williams Orpense Pat Wooster Wotan James Magsdale Hina Ragndale Waotter Watson Hagsvile Hagsvnle

Trunk torso found floating on river near Lower East Side

A dismembered torso in a trunk was pulled from the North River near Houston and Tompkins Avenues, prompting dozens of detectives to question residents. A cleaner found the grisly remains and a bloodstained clue marked OTATZ AE with a red C, while investigators link an old Cork gentleman murder case to the scene.

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Fifteen Black youths nabbed at Olmos McCullough stores

Deputies arrested fifteen Black boys in Montgomery County on charges tied to loitering and unsettling residents near Olmos Drive and McCullough Avenue. Constable Magnin and Sheriff King cited complaints about noise and public safety as the men, described as unhoused and working as car hops, faced potential charges while awaiting county attorney Newton's ruling.

Rom Newton Cesitents Cam Taither King Benuty Magnin Wagtaner Grany Ungan

Prisoner Prays Then Hangs Self in Jail

In Uniontown on November 24 a prisoner named Granak, who seldom joined services, was noticed weeping after a Salvation Army gathered in the county jail. After the group sang Nearer My God to Thee, he slipped back to his cell and hanged himself that night, fellow inmates report.

Uniontown Singer Fio Salvation Army Noung bin Oll

Madrid escapes: aviator breaks from prison during unrest

Spain's prominent aviator Major Franco and fellow pilot Eduardo Reyes escaped their Madrid prison in a dawn break, prompting a nationwide alert. Authorities say both fled after slipping from a convent-turned-prison wing, as government dreads renewed flights amid Francoist tensions and the palace was informed.

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Dam Break Destroys Homes in Corpus Christi

A Nueces River flood devastates homes near Corpus Christi Texas as the dam breaches and torrents sweep across farms. Sheriff’s deputies warn residents to evacuate while volunteers and officials assess damage near Mathis dam and the Southern Pacific railway bridge. No lives lost though the valley faces widespread destruction of property and infrastructure.

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Infantry Bugler Given Decoration

Walter J. Jones formerly Bugler of Company C Tol Nifanies 230s Division receives the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in combat on March 14 and 15 in Wartington District.

Wartiington D.C Walter J. Jones Company C TOL Nifanies Jpia

Ten Movie Firms Face Federal Charge In Supreme Court

In Washington today ten film companies faced a federal charge in the Supreme Court. The case centers on alleged violations of the Sherman antitrust act related to distribution practices and competition.

Wasilington D, Cx Supreme Court

Weather Forecast for Antonia and surrounding area

Forecast predicts colder conditions Sunday through Monday with a moderate northerly wind. Highs and lows vary by location from the Cromie Valley to the Handle regions, with milder readings Monday night and cooler air by Tuesday.

Aen Antonia Turedag Snir Ronal Rere Tomer Te Cromiie Rus Ponthenal Trent

Louisville Bank Reopens After Large Deposits

Louisville reopens following bank closures and state-wide financial tightening. The Security Bank and an unidentified Trust company made two large deposits, signaling stability as the city resumes normal banking activity after recent closures.

Louisville

Individual Tax Return Allowed in Supreme Court Case

The text notes a government position about allowing a tax return case across states including Washington, Arizona, Texas and Louisiana. It references a dispute over who bears income taxation and the impact on husbands and wives and community property rules.

INS Supreme Court Washington Arizona Texas Louisiana

Jury Right Not Decided by Court

In Washington on November 21 the Supreme Court defined the issue of jury trial right for netty offenders, a question long debated amid debates over prohibition enforcement and constitutional protections. The ruling clarifies procedural aspects but leaves broader implications for enforcement strategies to lower courts.

Washington, D.C Supreme Eunce

Mother Jones Battles Age and Illness in DC Fight

In Washington DC a frail looking Mother Jones living under strain due to age and illness pressed on. Her physician acknowledged changes in her condition as supporters rally around her in the ongoing public struggle.

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Charity Group Aid Offered by Volynterrs to President Teaver

In Washington DC the Volynterrs of America offered facilities to aid government employment efforts. The offer comes as President Teaver faces ongoing shortages and Trallington Tooth, head of the organization, speaks for the group.

Booth Wasiington D.C Volynterrs of America Ven Ployment Cello Teaver Dudayly Trallington Tooth Ate Otannization

Paderewski Visits President Hoover

Ignace Paderewski premier of Poland and a friend of President Hoover will be a White House guest, visiting President Hoover in Washington. The note from Washington reports Paderewski’s plan to meet the American leader during his trip.

Paderewski President Hoover Sergtew Wasiting Ignare Paderewski Poland Jersann Fri¢I Prosident Hoover Svea

England to Tokyo flight halted by escort planes

Fragmentary text suggests a flight from England to Tokyo by an aviatrix escorted by government planes landed at Lachikten airfield near Osaka. The passage is garbled but implies wartime air operations and international routing with military escort.

England Tokio Aviatrix Enstorio Vietor Druer Governl Tagangse Lachikten Osaka

Grand Juries to Probe Racketeers Megatrons of Wideszos in New York

Grand juries in New York prepare investigations into racketeers and suspected criminal networks linked to influential city figures. Officials expect formal indictments as probes deepen into organized crime and illicit activity across boroughs.

Megatrons of Wideszos New York

Winans Takes Command of Rea Eighth Corps Area

Maj General Winans, with 40 years in the Undrei Stades army, assumes command of the Eighth Corps Area in San Antonio. He hails from a long service record including duty with the Tenth Cavalry and First Cavalry Division. He will report to Washington by Tuesday and plans to return to San Antonio by December 1.

Filsin Winnsy Eighth Corps Winans Winnie Drred San Antonio Third Cavalry Coloegil Tenth Cavalry Wort Antone Wilshirgton Washington Sotardis Bay Antonia

Girls urged to discard samples for real kisses

The piece from Lonugn reports Sandy Malfour of Bubleish advising clerical workers at St Stephen’s church Walbrook to avoid trading affection for theater or dinner. He argues women should preserve their self and not surrender to men for outings, stressing freedom and mutual enjoyment in relationships while warning against reducing intimate moments to transactional kisses.

Sandy Malfour St. Stephen's Church Walbrook Tonlon Eas

Hoot Gibson U S Tax Defendants Named in Court

The document reports a federal case where Hoot Gibson is named in a tax matter. Interns Revenue Collector Gailone H. Welch alleges Moore owes the government 51 on heightened warnings and Gibson faces an additional 407.83 in profits.

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Frost Expected Tuesday Over San Antonio Area

Related frost is forecast for Tuesday morning as a cold front moves down from San Antonio to the coast. The Weather Bureau expects a light to moderate frost in the early hours with gusty winds and low temperatures. motorists should take care on roads.

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Keeper of Houston 200 Declared Alien LOY SPOON

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Crown Coigral Vrtrs Name New Leader

Blaustein gains crown oil firm control as Thoston Meay Eblou views presidency. Internal changes place Crown Coigral Vrtrs at the top of the Thouston Meay Eblou corporation with ongoing compliance and leadership transition.

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German Steamer Feared Lost at Sea

A damaged report from CVARMAVEN Germany Nav notes a German steamer feared lost at sea. Sparse readable lines describe a crew and possible catastrophe but lack clear names or dates. The fragment hints at a wartime maritime disaster with uncertainty about survivors and destination.

Want Ads News Compares For Reader Interest And Sale

Fragmented OCR text outlines a Want Ads section with mentions of items for sale and possible buyer interest. It notes headlines and classifieds style prompts, though many words are garbled. The readable phrases reference sales, listings, and public notices within a busy ad page.

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