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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1930

Page

7

Autopsy Battle Over Widow’s Body in Honolulu Case

Colonel Granville Sevier seeks injunction to block a second autopsy on his wife who died 16 years ago. Circuit Judge Steadman denied the petition, leaving the coroners discretion to decide if another postmortem is needed. The first autopsy found death from Beutocardiac dilatation. inheritance valued at about 00,000 passed to Sevier.

Honolulu Granville Bevier Sevier Sherek Gleason Steadman Coronieredd Tavares

Capital Frowns on Move of Prohibition HQ

Capital officials weigh a proposal to relocate the dry enforcement headquarters from Washington to Chicago. Prohibition Director Waodcock reports possible transfer drawing mixed reactions, with Attorney General Mitchell stating removal would be an important Justice Bureau decision if feasible. Opposition is noted in the capital with no clear endorsement.

Universal Bergica Washington D. C Prohibition Waodcock Chicago Mitchell Department of Justice Bureau

Pearl Oyster Beds Closed Near Midway Island

The Pearl and James beds near Midway Island have been closed for from three to five years, announced today by the Bureau of Fisheries. The beds lie at Pearl and Jermes beef, near Cable Station in the Pacific Ocean.

Pearl Jermes Beef Midway Island Paclile Ocean

Worker Survives 175-Foot Harbor Plunge at Bridge

In Sydney New Brunswick a worker fell 175 feet from the great harbor bridge, hitting water with a 20 foot splash column. He swam ashore unhurt enough to wonder if he set a high plunge record.

Sydney Great Neve Sydney Harbor Telly Eproy Kelly Awam

Shark Secrets Revealed by Veteran Undersea Photographer

New York, Oct 24. Universal Berd reports T. Fi. Williamson, a veteran undersea photographer, arrived today with photographs from five months off the Eshame islands. He says sharks will attack a man without turning his back and that all creatures he photographed show hunger bioteses indicating starvation and hard times in the shark kingdom.

Universal Berd New York T. Fi. Williamson Munson Munarga Eshame Islands Williameon Bia Williamson

Discharges Begin After H-101 Disaster

Cardington England October 23 A third of the 760 workers on the H-101 airship project are being dismissed following the dirigible H-101 destruction. The disaster halted spare parts production and no replacement ship is planned, making layoffs inevitable for the shipyard staff.

Cardington England

American Gangs in France Attract Attention

Paris dispatch notes stories of organized crime in the United States drawing interest in France. New papers and magazines focus on American lawlessness with many photographs and sensational coverage.

Paris United States France Aparent Big Lavonly

Kidnap Victim to Examine Suspect in Greenfield

A kidnapping case in Greenfield involves Alta Wilson, heiress and expectant mother, who was abducted from her parents’ home recently. She was to view suspect Bil Prater, 41, after being returned from Carthage for examination.

Greenfield Bil Prater Bouthenat Carthage Mee Alta Wilson-Asc-Kinley

Civil Service Exams Open for Multiple Government Posts

Civil Service announces applications for junior stenographers and junior typists with salaries ranging from 1260 to 1440 dollars. Quarters include Texas and Louisiana towns such as San Antonio Austin and Laredo with postings in several agencies. Other openings cover examiners and technologists with deadlines through November 12, 1925.

Civil Service Tumlor Wexwa Louisiana San Antonio Austin San Angela Kereville Corpue Christi Brownsville Earle Pass Laredo Quartermaster Corps Trawaos Yille Karl Tuinggald Immigration Serrice Englé Pass Ble Spring

Police Seek Gang Leaders In Nationwide Secret Indictments

Boston October 23 police search for alleged guiding geniuses of an antique racket Wilbur J. Cooke and Ren E B Caroline Saunders of New York. Thirteen secret indictments were returned yesterday against members of the racket.

Boston Rachel Wilbur J. Cooke Ren. E. B. Caroline Saunders New York

Marquis Blames Rift With Gloria on Wicked Hollywood

Hollywood in October 23 1926 report notes Marquis blames marriage strain on Hollywood life. Gloria and Swancon return to Teanee after wedding, suggesting divorce risk. Column cites marital unhappiness in Hollywood and Furnishings ads appear in a light classified section.

Marquis Gloria Wicked Hollywood Universal Borrice Hollywood Calif Henri de la Falaice Swancon Teanee Kent Hee Mar Fe

Ocean Fliers Given Plane by Aerial Service

London reports Capt. J. Errol Boyd and Lieut. Worcy P. Connor have become owners of their trans Atlantic monoplane the Columbia. The veteran aircraft was a gift and the fliers said they will not attempt a risky flight back to Harbor Grace this year.

Ortrarant Service London J. Errol Boyd Worcy P. Connor Harbor Grace

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