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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1930

Page

2

Mexican arrested in girl slaying case near Comal County

A Mexican man held at Comal County Jail is charged with the murder of Evangelius Cebaros, two-year-old daughter of Mr and Mrs Cebaron. Authorities say two coworkers employed by Calossos were taken in for questioning as leads unfold. The baby’s body was found behind a sign board after 10:45 am Monday, the head beaten. Investigators seek at least two more suspects and plan more arrests as the case intensifies. Funeral services were set for Sunday in San Antonio for the child. county officials allowed the funeral.

Comal Evangelius Cebaros Menry Cebaron Merts Fuapec Calossos Diate Rangers Ranrer Austin Werte Erling Merix Reatch-Wan Boca Bell Coupe Foerdey Thoredas Hameen Antonin Alate Satanias Abe Mtrest Merte Bea Faust Juntice of the Ban Antonin Cbutd Mertz Anid Frank Voright Tse Bode Aldas Baruches

French Debate Over Grapefruit Label Sparks Diction Debate

French scholars at the academy refuse to admit the word grapefruit into the official lexicon. They balk at a proposed alternative and face public controversy over proper naming.

Credit Banks Loan Out Billion In Seven Years

Washington reports that 12 intermediate credit banks have loaned over 1.9 billion dollars to cooperative associations in seven years of operation. The announcement was made today and outlines the banks’ lending activity and impact.

Washington BD. G Geen Banko Tote Abd Co-Operative Associations

Widow Clara Uhr Recalls Plot To Kill Husband For Insurance

Mrs Clara Uhr widow of Daniel Uhr testifies at police headquarters detailing meeting with David Walker and Lexie Jones on October 1839 about killing her husband for insurance money. She recalls Walker offering a man to do the deed for 300 to 500 others as Jones prepared an ax and threats and describes plans and insurance on Uhr.

Clara Ulir Daniel Henry Ute Sar East Josephine Street Charles J. Mattiews Raymond South Tere Clare Uhr Josephine Crest San Antons Walker Trought Leia Dante Abr Jones Getter Waller Msn Uhr Broucht Jones Tsfeater Walker Floresville Tear Joe Doces Yonex Mr. Uhr

Brilliant Horse and Fo Rides Highlight Fair Rodeo

The event runs nightly at the fairgrounds with matinees on Wednesday through Sunday. A pyrotechnic display Tuesday features a large Lone Star and Texas flag with a Fall Parade pageant to open. Lon Hilburn and Mallory Franklin manage the exhibitions with a group of riders and singers.

Texas Mag Nace Tsers Sagen Lon Hilburn Mallory Franklin

G.O.P. Tabloid Debuts in Capital

The first issue of a Republican tabloid weekly appeared in Washington D.C. describing itself as a government information organ. An editorial paid tribute to President Hoover in its opening pages.

Universal Service Washington D. C

Woman linked to bank raid prompts manhunt across city

Police trace a mysterious woman after a masked gang robbed Citizens' Society National Bank of 644,302.00. A phone call spurred a hurried response toward Fifteenth Street and Rucker, with six men dispatched as officials of the telephone company aid investigators in identifying the woman and the bandits.

Rett Etx Seciety National Bank Tillers

Society Reporter Weds Millionaire

Baltimore society pages report Miss Anne Sedder Kinsolving, noted belle and rising newspaper observer, married John Nicholas Brown of Providence and Newport, famed in infancy as the world’s wealthiest baby, tying a unique social knot in October society circles.

Faltimore Anne Sedder Kinsolving Nocuty Day John Nicholas Brown Providence Newport

Slaying Case Involves Walker and Army Soldier Witness

A soldier and Walker described car trips and an October 13 1980 plan to kill an elderly man and claim insurance. The witness details entering the house at night with an ax, striking the old man in bed, moving the body, and disposing of evidence before returning to the post. An assault motive tied to life insurance is asserted, with dialogue about leaving a dependent woman.

Alkerd Walker Josephine Street Tads Dan Alter Walker Aira Dan Bed Jian Tonizbl Eari Sriram Clancy

Killing Shocks San Antonio Family as Motive Emerges

The Uhr murder case details reveal Abe Uhr changing statements to show attempts to hire others for the killing. Walker, an intermediary, and Mrs Uhr admit involvement and insurance funds of about 2041. The Uhr family is prominent, with brothers in local politics. funeral arrangements are pending.

Boston Abolishes Rum Vice Squads Order Oct 18

Following an order by Police Commissioner Eugene Hultman, Boston abolishes all liquor and vice squads in the city and downgrades prohibition enforcement. Patrolmen will handle minor violations under the order, with officials watching for compliance and potential changes from higher authorities.

Boston Eugene Hultman Mindy Public Todas Roaton Upaor Fultromn Edch

Woman Qualifies as Saint Patrick Saint Patrick contestant in Rapid City

Rapid City dispatch reports Mrs. William Matson of the Bijou Bill distribution wears snakeskin shoes and a handbag as she qualifies for Saint Patrick pageant. The event draws attention to local fashion and community contests amid autumn festivities.

Saint Patrick Rapid City Mra William Matson Bijou Billa Distri

Contested visions of leadership and policy in wartime rhetoric

Fragmented excerpts show references to Disraeli, Gladstone, and Victoria, with claims on India and peace with honor. The text critiques German policy and mockingly discusses tariffs and industry, touching on British, French, Belgian, and American interests and the role of government in protecting citizens and industry.

Diamarek Elighifozly Gladstont Pope Disraeli Diaraeli Victoria India Berhic Cyrus

Unclear fragmentary notice quotes Blenedy Lexie Jones

The readable portion records a nameless speaker asserting voluntary statements about not abusing or promising anything, mentioning Berar county Texas and a Mr Dan. The text is fragmented with garbled words and lacks a coherent event or outcome.

Dan Tris Berar County Texsa Lexie Jones

Youth Confesses Conspiracy Behind a Killing

Donald D. Walker of the Service Company Ninth Infantry at Fort Sam Houston detailed a conspiracy linked to the murder of Daniel Henry Uhr, 50, in San Antonio. He described relationships, visits, and the sequence of events leading up to the killing, including involvement of Clara Uhr and others, with timelines from 1920 to 1923 and references to hospital care and a broken ax used in the alleged crime.

Donald D. Walker Ninth Infantry Sam Houston Daniel Henry Uhr Josephine Hredt Sande Dorald D. Wakter Ban Antonio Temas Usitet Mee Clara Ubr Marery Gertrude Uber D. A. Turnell Wyoming San Antonio Ader J Uhro Bon Marl Uhe Clara Ute Ube Ukr Tim Dad Clare Ube Balbyr Ulaflat Tee Agb Abe Chr Jones Dad Uhr Roy Pdona Wixferuth Wittober Libr Dours Ubr Law

Rent House Looted of Its Furnishings Alen. Wande White

A report to police details a break in at a rent house 638 Hildebrand with furnishings stolen. Mrs P W Fey 720 North Flores said a purse was snatched by a Mexican boy near North Flores and Saline Saturday afternoon. J W Cross Traviz hotel was robbed of 47 dollars by a room prowler, with a suspect named.

Wande White Tob Auapect

Wine control order denied by McCampbell officials

Washington report notes Prohibition Administrator Andes McCampbell of New York prepared to subject Jewish sacramental wine to prescription controls without Washington orders. Woodcock, Blo Campbell officials say no such instruction came, and wine control remains under the Treasury bureau.

Asve Berg Washington Cp Andes McCampbell New- York Washington Amon W. W. Woodcock BloCampbell McCampbell Woorcock Nrohibitin Bureau Bureau of Industrial Alcohol In the Treasury New York

Chicago Optometrist Offers $20 Spectacles for $2.98

An advertisement from Dr. J. Rithota of Chicago promotes comfort spectacles claimed not to break or tarnish. The offer includes a 10 day trial with a free catalog, demanding name address and age to receive samples and a promise of peerless value versus $20 glasses elsewhere.

Chicago Optometrist Chicago Rithota Minor J. Rithoh Oblcago

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