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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1930

Page

6

New Faces 16 More Years in Jail at San Quentin

Harry New, son of former U.S. Senator Harry S. New, sentenced to 86 years for second degree murder in Los Angeles. Parole allowed after 16 years. He killed his sweetheart Pireda Lesser amid dispute over a baby. Senator New funded his defense. New later served as chauffeur for Warden Hollohan at San Quentin.

Universal Service Banquentin Call Harry New United States Indiana Pireda Lesser Los Angeles State Person Board Jeet Hia Aweetheart Harry S. New Swedinck James A. Hollohan San Quentin Blackal

Local notes mix parts and places in Oklahoma

Fragmented item mentions Monica Bax ta and Ort Call in Oklahoma with a celebration and unemployment concerns. A prominent miniature golf course is reported robbed, five pullers thirteen balls and 65 cents stolen. Stanford and Southern Cal referenced alongside casual remarks about football and schooling.

Monica

Boys Trade Old Halloween Tricks for Hots Peanuts

In Gowndale Chicago on October 27 a boys club arranged a deal with local merchants trading away timeworn Halloween pranks for hot dogs hamburgers and peanuts. The program aims to reduce mischief with a festival style exchange involving over 1000 bats represented in the exchange.

Chicago Gowndale

Sullivan Dies in San Antonio Insurance Pioneer 62

William G Sullivan 62 prominent in insurance and real estate died suddenly Sunday at his residence 404 roadway. Funeral services were held Monday at St Marys Catholic Church with masses celebrated by Rev Fathers O Gallagher of Fort Sam Houston and Peter M Baque. He was son of Daniel Ivan pioneer private banker of San Antonio born in Indianola a pioneer Teaneport lost in a gulf hurricane 0 years ago. Survived by three sisters Mrs E Colling Miss Ron Sullivan and Mrs John G L Clem and two brothers John Cotter Sullivan and D J Sullivan. Pallbearers included James A Gallegher Dr Amos Graves William O Hasdort George Aronhurst Jacinto Alvares and Thomas Tact.

William Sullivan St. Mary's Catholc Charles O'Gallagher Fort Sam Houston Peter M. Baque National Shrine of St. Anthony Daniel Ivan San Antonio Old Indianola

Federal relief rushes food to drought areas

Washington reports the emergency relief committee focused on sending essential foods to widespread drought stricken regions to combat disastrous epidemics of famine and malnutrition. The effort targets areas hardest hit by the drought with supplies to prevent nutritional diseases.

Washington DT Federal Draught Relief Committee

2000 Cases Entail 8 Billion Before U S Claims Court

Washington Oct 27 The Court of Claims faces about 2000 cases totaling nearly 9 billion dollars. Major claims arise from government contracts and taxes, including requisitions of ships and colanders, troop transport, ammunition, and supply contracts for aircraft engines and other items.

U.S. Claims Court Washington, D. C Theo Thousanl Court of Claima Atlslog

Two Bandits Carry Lunches During Hold Up

In Chicago on October 27 two men robbed a drug store. They paused to eat their lunches from under their coats, explaining their habit due to wives scolding extravagance. The incident ends with the baffled clerk observing the unusual scene.

Chicago William Ardell Ned

Green to Be Given Roosevelt Medal

New York October 27 Ros Roosevelt Distinguished Service medal goes to William Green president of the American Federation of Labor for work in industrial peace and Dr. H. Hart penologist for promotion of social justice.

New York Tur Roosevelt William Green American Federation of Tabor Tasmex H. Hart

Congressman Fish Jr Heads to Mexico City Probe

In Mexico City on October 27, Congressman Hamilton Fish Jr, chair of the congressional committee probing Communist activities, accompanied by Washington and New York police, is en route to review documents tied to Red Urlies seized in the United States and Mexico.

Mexico City Hamilton Fish Jr Congressional Committee Washington New York United States Mexico

Zemo Promises Immediate Relief for Itching and Burns

Advertisers claim Zemo stops itching and burning on contact, even in severe cases, with quick relief to inflamed skin. The ad promotes Invisible Yemo as a complementary antiseptic and urges keeping both products on hand, listing prices and dealer mentions.

Zeno

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