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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1930

Page

2

Man Stricken In Riverside Cafe In New Event

A 45 year old man collapsed unconscious in the Riverside cafe and was rushed to Robert E. Gree hospital with a serious condition. Authorities report he carried a pocket badge bearing the name WB Ebilett. He had recently been in El Peso hospital and hoped to recover for travel to Houston.

WB. Ebilett Wea Bridey Riverside Om Coustan Anette Houston el Peso Particu

Baeen Heads Legion Post Installations Ceremony

Cert E.G. Green will head the 1st district post as commander in the coming term after installation ceremonies led by Jack R. Berke. New officers installed include C. Carroll as first vice commander FB Weaver as second vice commander M. Bradley adjutant B. Jones finance officer P. V. Stewart service officer E Burting chaplain and J. Shipperd seision officers C. K. Maupin past commander presented with a past commander button by Green, who thanked Blau pin for services.

E.G. Green Bera Alawo Fok Sui Connexion Jack R. Berke C. Carrol FB. Weaver 3. M. Bradley B. Jones P. V. Stewart E.burting Chaplin J.shipperd C.K. Maupin Green Blaupin

Whaley Attending Dallas Convention

Porter Annles, manager of The chamber of contigerer, reported Whaley will attend a Dallas meeting on Saturday and then travel to Tulsa for the National Association of Commercial Organizations. He aims to return Wednesday.

Porter Annles Chamber of Contigerer Dallas Pridag Treas Cammerbad Whaley Tulaa Associa UN Hevretories Raturn Wedneseas

Selfblinded man seeks to shock Texas prison execution

In Austin a confessed killer, Josef Shepard, who blinded himself before execution, died in the electric chair. Governor Moody said Shepard’s confession and attempts to exonerate companion Lloyd Conatser would not alter clemency or pardons. Authorities noted Shepard acted alone and that no further investigation would follow.

Texas Jopee Shepard Hob Smith Nnil Deruitz Sherife Jake Ovrens Ilord Bia Lee Bre Yen Unio Wail Ibn Bewapaner Lee Simmons Moly Bea Fishow Shepard Ipte Il Aooter Shepard Ad Lew Shepard'h

Ford Buys Oldest Engine In England

London October 17 The oldest and biggest pumping engine in England has been purchased by Mr Ford for his museum. The 200 year old engine has pumped water from mines at Pottery for the past era. It weighs about 25 tons and is now being dismantled for shipment to America for reassembly and placement in the Fort portion.

London Hengland Meng Ford Omniseum Fort Routeam

Jail Break Plot Uncovered With Concealed Weapon

An improvised blackjack crafted from a large iron butt in a sock was found in a jail cell at Ten city jit, suggesting a break plot. Investigators seized other pieces of material possibly intended as weapons as they examine the scene. The case is being led by Chief Investigator W. Kilday and detectives from the Jolive Dien unit.

Tene City Iselertive Sh HK Kelly Jolive Dien

Mayor Issued Bid for Southwest Texas International Rodeo Expo

A proclamation by Mayor C al Cham calls on Southwest Texas citizens to attend the International Exposition and Rodeo opening Saturday, October 20, promising a premier event. The message urges broad public support and participation in the rodeo’s inaugural showcase in San Antonio.

Southwest Texas C. al. Cham Keren Osiilan Rodea Norelty Chambers San Antonio

Man Seeks Jail Over Small Fine in Matlock Case

A man in Corporation court faced a $5 fine after a failing to pay a prior $50 penalty for a vagrancr charge. He asked to go to jail, claiming unemployment and hardship, and was ultimately jailed at age 40 after Judge Matlock imposed the fine.

Man Matlock Tle A Corporation Court P. J. Mark Dodge Mack OW. Taylor Beries Mallack

Man 86 Is Acquitted on Drunk Charge in Court

Judge A T Sathek Friday acquitted an 86 year old man in a drunkenness case at the transportation court. Patrolman G T Connen testified he sent Louis to the city hospital after finding him apparently paralyzed on the 700 block of Weatons street. The witness said the man was "paralyzed drunk" and the defendant claimed to have lived there 21 years.

A. T. Sathek G. W. Bouts G. T. Connen Louin Umt Onerer Matlock

Indian fines for dry liquor violation in federal court

Frank Converse pleaded guilty to possession of liquor in federal court before Judge DeVal Weese Friday morning. He initially pleaded not guilty at arraignment before U.S. Commissioner Paul Lockhart.

Frank Converse Jude DeVal United States Con Missioner Pail Lockhart Feldar

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