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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1930

Page

4

Theater theft and string of robberies reported

Police investigated a Sunday night theft at a theater where a beautiful blonde woman allegedly stole $1 from J. G. Alastauski of Randolph Cold and clothing. Additional reports include imitation pearls and watches found abandoned, cigarettes stolen from Vong Pau company, and a purse robbed by an assailant on East Mulhern Avenue. Local residents, including Mrs D Aueion and Jay Alice Owens, reported similar loss incidents.

Poligemen J. G.alastauski Randolph Cold Timp Isler Maslouski East Muther Fy Avenue la Tine Eck Jay Alice Owens North Laredo

Belgian Count Shot by Jealous Waitress In Brussels

A Belgian count, young and of nobility, was shot by a waitress in Brussels amid allegations of a jealous fit. The assailant is in police custody. the count was wounded but alive, with details about his condition and circumstances unclear due to fragmented reports.

Brussels Count de Cowil de Brockhoven Wruscols

Doomed Navy Ships Prepare for Offensive Drills

A garbled report indicates three Navy ships slated for practice near Florida, Wyoming, and Utah. The text mentions joint actions under a broad base treaty and references weeks in September, signaling planned maneuvers in southern waters.

Washington Seyit Florida Wyoming Utah Walerale Keplenjber J

Laemmle Offer for Universal Made Carl Laemmle

Universal Service Motion reports Carl Laemmle received an offer from Howard Hughes for Universal. A five year contract may follow if the deal closes. Rumors discuss Hughes buying multiple companies. Henson shifts to acting. Jules Furthman gets a new five picture project. Olive Borden transitions to stage in New York with an estimated weekly salary of 1600.

Louella O. Parsons Universal Service Motion Coprriehh Auirraal Merving Angeles Malibu Possin Howard Hughes Carl Taemwle Universal Gossing Cori Jey Henson Timmie Gleason Jules Furthman Hay Olive Borden Fox New York Olive Hag A. I. Woods Olive

Good Year in Gobi Desert Exploration Reported

Sept 1. New chief says work in the Gobir desert has had its best year. The expedition leader and party field team performed notably, with significant progress in the ongoing exploration efforts despite personnel changes.

Gobi Desert Ny Charman Werlupropival Sayedicion Gobir Desrt Hs Arty Delar

Rain Checks Fires Imperiling Village

A midsize Mt wind and a shower Sunday near Saule Ste Marie in Chippewa County threaten the village of Raco. Firefighters battled a 10 mile front as flames neared village outskirts and some structures burned near Weyburhed.

Saule Ste Mate Raco

Elgin Drought Ended by Weekend Storm Firepower

A Sunday afternoon storm in Elgin ended months of drought as a wind driven system damaged cotton and shut down an oil firm. The blast disrupted processing, but the incident allows resumed operations once water and electrical services are restored. Local officials assess crop losses and aid needs.

Elgin

Abandonment of Arctic Trip Seen by One Man

An unofficial report suggests one man may abandon a planned Arctic excursion. Officials comment on weather conditions and the crew's readiness as preparations for the voyage proceed amid cautious optimism.

Wing William

Brazil Joins Pan American Narcotics Conference Move

Brazil today joins the movement for a Pan American conference on narcotics to push for limits on drug production to meet global medical needs and curb illegal trafficking. Washington officials report momentum toward a coordinated regional approach.

Brazil Universal Washington Jolves

Soviet Launches Dirigible Balloon in Magala

The Soviet government unveiled a new dirigible today, the first built in Magala. The launch coincided with preparations to receive Graf Roppelin, though details remain unclear amid the unfolding event.

Moscow Magala Graf Roppelin

Fiesta Memovies at Santa Fe Draw Large Crowd

Yearly gala entertains with film snippets and music as Santa Fe hosts a festive event. Residents and visitors join in, enjoying screenings and performances, while organizers report strong attendance and community spirit.

Santa Fe

Boy Clubbed Cast Into Lake Near Northwestern Campus

The body of a youth, reportedly clubbed to death, was found in Lake Michigan near the Northwestern University campus. Identified as Ferbortens, 16, of Chicago, a printing pressman apprentice. Arthur Tens, his father, said the boy may have become involved in a labor dispute with a group rumored to be linked to labor organizations. Three men, unnamed, were sought. Police Chief William O. Prow said the youth likely died from the beating and was then thrown into the lake after suffering, with investigators pursuing the suspects.

Silon Lake Michigan Uiversity Fodar Ferbortens Chicago Arthur Tens Wen Biegets William O. Prowall Aspilante Tie Inka

Alligator snaps off man’s hand in dramatic rescue

In Philadelphia, George Rader, 10, was watching his brother Nob when a feeble quick action by George interrupted an attack. The alligator bit two inches above the rail as Nob moved feebly toward a show.

George

Idol of Pre Aztec Period Found Near Mexico City

An ivory or stone idol measuring about 43 feet in height was reportedly found near Covoco 40 miles from Mexico City. The artifact is believed to be from a pre Aztec period and associated with water rituals.

Mexico Mexico City

Former San Angelo Man Shot Wound May Die

Cecil Taylor, a former San Angelo automobile dealer, was found with a gunshot wound five miles west of Even in Concha County. His estranged wife and her parents live there. Sheriff Warren reports Taylor remains in critical condition at local hospital.

San Angelo Tiltte Hope Cecil Taylor Even Concha County Paylor Taylor Rom Eden Thius Sherif Wale Warren

Gas Explosion Fatal to Man in Houston

A Houston man, WK Keble, 45, died from burn injuries after a gas explosion near a bath house. He was knocked by a blast that ignited his clothing as he stood near a tub. Police imply the blast stemmed from leaking gas and suspect ignition at the scene.

Houston Texas Keble Benigh Keeble Suri

Fairbanks Flood Crisis Strikes River District

In Fairbanks Alaska the city faced severe flooding as the river breached banks and swept through the district. Many families evacuated as floodwaters compromised homes and streets. Local authorities reported damaged residences and distress along the shoreline. Resources were mobilized to assist affected residents.

Falamns Alaska Mullings Herve

Louisville cruiser christening sets bottle on bow

Bremerton dispatch reports the new United States cruiser Gouinville ready for christening. Alise Jane Brows Ken neds from Louisville Kentucky will break a water bottle from the Abraham Lincoln spring across the vessel's bow.

Louisville Bremerton Wash United States Gouinville Alise Jane

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