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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1931

Page

20

Capone Wins Delay in Prison Departure

In Chicago the United States circuit court of appeals granted a postponement for Al Capone’s jail departure. Three judges considered his lawyers’ plea to delay liberty while his finances and income were reviewed. Capone remained in the county jail overnight awaiting a ruling expected by 9 p.m. Thursday.

Resses Lionel mm al Capone America Cook County Tinois Leavenworth Chicago Capone United Hanles Circuit Court of Appeals

Nolte Found on Al's Bodyguard Revealed

GHIGAGH Oct 20. A memo concerning a Chicago policeman transfer was found in the pocket of Al Capone’s bodyguard. The note named the officer and districts as the nineteenth, second or third district. D’Andren was arrested Oct 19 for carrying a pistol while at Capone’s income tax trial.

Philly Defeelirt Burenn D'Andren Capone Cere

Weather Forecast for Aptonie and surrounding area

Weather outlook shows southerly winds from the coast with cloudy intervals and the chance of light rain. Mentions approaching tropical air and a front moving in from the south with cooler, drier air expected later. Forecast indicates scattered clouds, mild temperatures, and a risk of brief showers on Tuesday.

Nladt Eetreme Mori Beret Ten Tuesday. ¥ Ixht Te Teak South. Iy Piahid Elondri Celder Berth Pertienn

Cotton Co-Op Man Praises Southern Bankers' Method

New Orleans per October 2 Li Creekmore vice president and general manager of the American Cotton Co operative Association praised Southern bankers for backing a plan to withhold 7,000,000 bales from the market. He said bankers expect total financing by banks for 3,500,000 bales with co operatives withholding a like amount, signaling coordinated support for the scheme.

New Orleans M— Li Creekmore American Cotton Co-operative Association

Prince’s Mate Forced to Sell Estate Under Tax Pressure

Lord Lore wood, husband of Princess Mary, compelled by new taxation to divest Chesterfield house and Tendon residence, relocate to Golda Yorough hall in Knaresborough York shire, and reduce his Nexparket taxing atables.

Vetverant Servive London Lad Lorewood Mary Chesterfield House Weir Tendon Golda

Credit Men Note Gains in Business Industry

The Chicago Association of Credit Men reports a survey among manufacturers and wholesalers showing a definite indication that the condition of trade is improving. The release notes better payments and a positive trend in credit terms across sectors.

Ciucago Chiccono Waateces

Three-Judge Court Upholds Truck Bill

In a unanimous decision today, a three judge federal court ruled Bill No. 335 constitutional. The measure regulates private content carriers and places them under supervision of the state railroad commission.

Houston Del State Railroad Commission

Oil Company Goes to Supreme Court

The Champlin Refining Company of Oklahoma filed a Supreme Court challenge today in Washington seeking to contest Governor Mareny's deployment of troops and related orders amid ongoing oil industry tensions.

Supreme Court Washington, D. C Champlin Refining Company Mareny

Slayer Seeks Safety After Family Tragedy

George Jackson, a 61 year old farmer from Aiken County, was captured at his home after surrendering without a struggle. Witnesses described a deadly spree that left seven relatives dead including Hamp Jackson, Hayes Jackson, Carl Jackson, Motrin Jackson, Bill Jackson, and Herman Jackson, with Jackson blaming a cold mind for the killings. Local officers transported him to Columbia to face state penitentiary charges for murder.

Wagener George Jackson Aiken Here Big Daughter Jackson Columbia State Penitentiary Hamp Hayes Iackson Aira Carl Jackson Motrin Bill Herman Jackson George Hig Godden Ateack Jackami Ami Torkson Hiap Hayes Melvin Dill

Old Ironsides Tour South Is Cancelled

Navy program cancellation halts the planned southern tour of the frigate Constitution known as Old Ironsides. President Mooyer ordered the stop and the vessel now rests at its home port as fans react to the postponement of the historic ship’s appearance.

Ironsides Ushersn Berrie Washington, D. G Navy Mooyer Navy Department Constitution Mt Tealtiznore

Hurley Opposes Free Philippines Opposition to reforms voiced

In Washington on October 26 Secretary Hurley spoke against Philippine independence and related economic reforms. He defended current policy amid government unrest and friction over reforms.

Washington, D. Va Yeover Toois Hurley

Rental Classified Ads Offer Wide Selection of Apartments

A dated rental column lists numerous apartment options with weekly and monthly rates at various streets and cities. Names such as Mary Lou Crockell and Crockett appear as contacts, urging readers to call for more details and available units.

Twins Live 75 Years Together in Victoria Minnesota

Victoria Minnesota October 20 Beventyfive years of wife together without bet separated for more than a month at any He is the record of Fred and Peter Dender twin brothers They observed their seventy fifth birthdays yesterday and received well wishes from many friends They were born in Olin and came to Minnesota 65 years ago Neither is married Both are Republicans and recalled that they cast their first votes together for President Garfield.

Victoria Minn Fred Peter Dender Olin Minnesota Gurfield

Death shocks grocer after raid ends in shooting

Onofree Equebos 56 owner of O Sanchez Grocery and Meat Alor Kets at 836 Ruiz street was found dead with a head wound minutes after being informed of an arrest. Prohibition agents Jala Leon and Joe War lon had raided the store finding liquor and whiskey in a back room. Sanchez shot during confrontation as police and investigators arrived. his four children and other relatives gathered at the scene as authorities opened an inquest.

Onofree Equebos O. Sanchez Bacon Nolier Sanches Sanchez HW. O. Wyneken Zacher Mesdames Deresa Keys Marie Garcia Mise Tommie Sanchez Twelgnio Slevet

Blood Transfusion Sought for 90YearOld Macon Man

A Macon man, 90, lies in critical condition at Robert I Green Hospital. Officials urge immediate blood donations as his condition worsens with a dwindling blood supply. Police and hospital staff appeal to the public for urgent assistance to save his life.

Iter Meas Macon Robert I. Green

Seven Injured in Prison Fight Shocked New York Turmoil

New York October 26 five prisoners were atobbed another beaten and a pane knocked down in an outbreak of fighting at the tone Irion City Queens prison. Crude weapon fashioned from spring was found later in the corridor where the clash occurred.

New York Tone Irion City Queens

Commonwealth Bank reopening talks with depositors stall

Officers and directors of the Commonwealth Bank and Trust discuss reopening with depositors. Thomas Jerrell and other officials decline to forecast a date, saying no definite announcement exists and any reopening is not imminent. A plan to keep part of deposits in the bank while providing cash and notes is under consideration.

Desoid Commonwealth Bank and Trust Company Thomas Inerell Tedell Lim Jarrell Licht Te Dank Wy TL. Wiseran The Dank Inrrell Intersiews A. J. Lewis TN Austin

Laval Again Greeted in New York

Laval, hailed by New York crowds after arriving from Fr nce, toured the United States mission and offices with Premier Piece Laval meeting former Governor Amith and officials, attending a Waldorf Astoria dinner, and promising a broadcaste d message to Americans via his daughter Josette.

Picuire New York Flax France Polibe Marshal Henst Phillope Uotnin Fender Verdin Laval Lis Apeech Dinope Agtericen Birla Josette

Hoover Laval Accord Seen as Forward Step in World Rehab

Washington dispatch reports the Hoover Laval accord described by officials as a forward step in world economic rehabilitation. It maintains no cuts in German reparations or damages, with U S support for adjustment but no direct participation. Germany’s burden relief is urged as key to Central European recovery, though parliamentary action is pending.

Washington, D INS Hoover Premier Tayal Vrence Germany United States Toparastoms Niles Burope Laval Lovet Goyal

Air Corps cuts ratio of fatalities to hours in half

The Army Air Corps reports a decline in fatal accidents per flying hour. In the previous year 1031 the rate reached one death per 684000 miles, with 62 accidents in 41 planes over about 25.5 million miles. This year 24 planes incurred 24 fatalities over 1.11 million miles flown, a lower fatality rate per mile.

Air Corps Colveenal Settee Washington Army Air Curpa Hull Goday Tidenta Myer

Rainbow Exhibit Demonstrates Light Colors In Air

In Chicago a Field Museum exhibit shows eight tubes lit by an electric current creating colors from the surrounding air. The display uses nitrogen, oxygen, argon, hydrogen, neon, krypton and xenon. Each tube glows as the electric overcut passes through.

Chicago Kield

Weather Forecast Promises Cloudy Skies With No Rain

The forecast calls for cloudy skies with no rain for the area around San Antonio Monday night into Tuesday. Temperatures near 60 degrees Monday night rising to around 70s Tuesday afternoon. Forecasters note increasing winds from the east and west Texas may see slightly cooler weather with little rain in the northwest.

Weather Bureau Sa Antonio Degrens Mercury Lintmark West Tesas

Missing Baron Goscago Inherits 250000 Through Unreadable Pact

The missing baron Goscago in Chicago may have come into 250000 after changes to conditions for Toron Giorgio Mario Saziani. Attorney Tasle G. Agasim said the baron offered a 100000 dowry to any eligible Indy and Neapolitan title holder but received no offers.

Goscago Toron Giorgio Mario Saziani Indy Tasle G. Agasim Chicago

Dead Boy Revived Then Dies After Revival

In Cleveland on October 20 an 7 year old boy identified as Peter Allen was pronounced dead at a hospital. He was revived for 20 minutes after doctors exposed the throat, massaged the heart, and used Blethocopra techniques. He survived briefly before dying from respiratory failure.

Cleveland Peter Allen Philicinna

German American Alliance Planned in Chicago Rally

Representatives of German American organizations in Chicago decided unanimously to renew the old German American national alliance, once abolished during the world war, and to promote relocation of Americans to strengthen ties between Germany and the United States.

Chicago Ger

Plan Foreign Credit to Buy U S Wheat

Washington discussions center on international credit for purchasing American wheat and cotton. Farm Board negotiators and French government representatives work toward a financing framework, outlining terms and potential agreements for trade and crop exports.

U. S Washington, D. C Farm Board

Woman aviator escapes fiery crash in New Year flight

Ruth Nichols, an experienced flyer from California, barely escapes when flames engulf her monoplane after refueling and weather checks. Passengers and mechanics work to pull her from the cockpit as the craft reports total loss. A prior fire incident involving Florence Barnes is noted as similar in recent weeks.

Towmnilee Orr Ruth Nichels Sip Aff New York Avintriy Lalé Alve Cire Rowinnn Flelit Oallaad Calif Miss Nichols Misa Nichols Plorence Barnes Vasadena Cease Iloty Harnes Wasco Anil Lod

World Urged to Christ Leadership in Crisis

New York reports voices from science education philosophy and human affairs declare they failed to meet the economic crisis. The world should now turn to Christ as head of the human race, with Cardinal proclaiming the need for leadership.

Kumerrant Aerate New York Science Hava Christ Cardinal Yealerdns

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