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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1930

Page

7

Vitela Grappler Held on Board Fraud Charges

Frank Vitela, a Mexican wrestler, was arrested by Webb County officials on charges of obtaining berth and lodging by misrepresentation tied to a board fraud case. He was taken to Laredo and held on bond, with a grand jury indictment in district court and a court date set for November.

Frank Vitela Toy Salings Webb County Grappler Hin Vitela Laredo Grands Jury Telut Noveimber

Enrollment Surges as City Schools Report 36 301 Pupils

W J Knox assistant superintendent reports the current enrollment at 36 301 pupils, an increase of 4 275 from the early weeks and 3 199 above the previous year. Elementary pupils number about E873, with juniors and seniors included, and peak enrollment expected in February near 40 000 students.

Tocal Pul W. J. Knox Knox Aunior

Thompson Buys Yacht in Return to Old Pursuits

CHICAGO. March 28. Mayor Williams Tate Thompson returns to yachting, a former pursuit before his political career. Announcement says he purchased the 10%-foot Dorin V steam yacht from Willi A. Notnmer. price not disclosed, but figures hint at about 166,000.

Thompson Chicago Williams Tate Thompson Ateam Willi A. Notnmer

Chanler, Artist, Is Buried in Smock He Loved in Life

New York, Oct 28. Robert Winthrop Chanler, famous artist known as Sheriff Bob, was laid to rest Monday in the churchyard of Trinity Parish. The Liturgy was sung in the high church manner. mourners included society figures, authors, artists, publishers, and relatives. He died Friday at his summer studio in Woodtatick, New York.

New York Robert Winthrop Chanler

Chicago Workers Hope Payday Clears $12 Million Rally

Chicago's police, firemen, and city workers celebrated a delayed payday after a Supreme Court ruling validating a $12,000,000 bond issue. Officials had withheld wages awaiting the decision, and today workers cheered the long-awaited funds.

Chicago Fireme Supreme Court Inauc Toilay

Shaw Demonstrates Rough Fight in Film Set Scuffle

Shaw guides actor in staging a rough fight during filming at Haglan. In a chaotic scene a gentleman and his companion clash over a railing as camera work captures the unfolding tumble.shaw believes he knows how to fight for the screen.

Shaw Wlstree Haglan George Bernard Shaw Carpentier Dempees Hhis

Hen Sets 353 Eggs in 28 Days Record

A famed white leghorn hen named Waites Whiting produced 609 eggs in 28 days, setting a York record. The hen, known locally as a person of note, was showcased by KEGLS and FB as a remarkable poultry achievement.

Tumber York Waites Whiting

India War Council Leader Sentenced in Bombay

The All-India National Congress war council president Avantikaba Gokhaley was sentenced to nine months simple imprisonment after a quick trial following her arrest yesterday in Bombay.

India War Council Bombay Tadis All-India National Congress War Council Mra Avantikaba Gokhaley

Hollywood couple announces upcoming Beverly Hills wedding

Scenarist Mits Dradtey King and George Dost of Angelea Construction Co. plan to wed tomorrow evening at the bride’s Beverly Hills home. The couple, connected to Hollywood’s film and construction circles, confirm nuptial plans.

Hollywood Detraveratia Mits Dradtey King Motion Seenaciat George HH. Dost Angelea Construction Company Cel al Beverly Hills

Officer's Son Menaced by Gunman

Charles Berger Jr, the officer's son, was forced to drive a gunman for a mile after being accosted near South Presa and Montrose streets. The assailant, described as about 80 years old and well dressed, demanded the car and warned he would not harm the youth, later telling him to keep driving toward town before releasing him at Market street. Berger prepared to pursue the man without help, asserting the veteran officer will track him down.

Chneleng Therger Berger Quan Charles Berger Jr Mika Tawn GMN Pereida Street Terger Hilo Tider Herger Prete Market Street Securio Father Ng

Attorney Invited to Attend White House Child Conference

Thomas H Franklin of San Antonio and Mrs A B King join the White House conference on Child Health and Protection in Washington from November 19 to 22. The meeting heads recommendations from 1000 child specialists worldwide, opened by President Hoover with a nationwide broadcast.

Thomas H. Franklin San Antonio Hoover Cnat National and Columbia Broadcasting Wilbur Will National Broadcasting Campus

Watchmen Missing at Wreck Investigation Opens

CUEVELART Oct 28. Investigation widens to determine if watchmen were on duty when a New York Central flyer plowed into moving traffic injuring six, after a crash that damaged a car and a bus.

Wreck Cuevelart New York Central

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