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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1930

Page

2

Accused Slayer of Tingle in London Heavily Wounded in Pursuit

London Ky Sept 5 Indiana gangster Ted Geisking linked to Chicago Tribune figure Alfred Jake Lingle was wounded after a gun battle with deputies while four gunmen hijacked a truck nearby. The others surrendered as authorities closed in, with Chicago officials arriving to take charge of the case.

London Ted Geisking Indiana Alfred Jake) Lingle Chicago Mills Talag Geisking Farlimne Apolix Inu Robert Vickers Joby Gunley Dave Dodges Jousheeys Carl Losey George Williame Randolph Street Michigan Boulevard Lash Juge Uberfale Ling Lingtos Nyme

Son of Brooklyn Navy Yard Chief Is Found Dead

Lieutenant Woodward Phelps, son of Rear Admiral William Woodward Phelps, was found dead aboard the USS Northampton in a Brooklyn Navy Yard berth. He had two bullet wounds in his temple, a tragedy amid naval leadership circles with the family serving for years.

Brooklyn Navy Yard Woodward Phelps United States Navy William Woodward Phelps U. S Northampton Brooklyn Navy Phelps Binsheen UN ‘ Navy Yarl Baard

Southern Cities to Join in Motorcade 4

A Memphis delegation will join a motorcade from Mexico City to Washington in October, organized with highway department support. William Fr. Furlong led a recent visit to Memphis to recruit motorists, with Porter Whales and Shannen YT Peng confirming local participation. Dr Corinne Blais-Cunther returns to her Memphis office after a two month New England visit.

Chamber of Commerce Memphis Mexico City Washington Highway Department Leral Chamber William Fr. Furlong al Highway Department Rip Porter Whales Chamber Shannen YT Peng Accrerare Dixie Corinne Blais-Cunther Central Taitline New England

Death of Mrs Marguerite Wroll Buried in San Antonio Church

Mrs Marguerite Wroll aged 6 settled in San Antonio in 1952 and was buried Monday after services at St Joseph Catholic Church.

Marguerite Wroll San Antonio St. Joseph's

Texas History in Pictures in The San Antonio Light

A motion toward a daily cartoon series traces Texas history from Spanish colonization to post Civil War reconstruction. The cartoons aim to be humorous and vivid, with captions serving as cinema sub-titles, using slang and anachronisms to convey the era’s spirit.

San Antonio Texas New World

D A Pioneer Dies Sunday

Funeral services for Mrs. Margue Proll 85 a German immigrant in San Antonio in 1852 who died Sunday in a local hospital. The service at 8 45 a m and mass at 9 a m at Saint Josephs Catholic Church with Rev Peter Rehoetaeh officiating. Survived by daughter August Proll and six grandchildren. brother John Miechmann and many nieces and nephews. Burial in the city after services.

Marguerite Proll Sac -Autonie Dizik Kearns Undertaking Company Williamy Lighcowolski Bucamora Street San Antonio Justus Prollig ISG Mer Jaseen Desilos August A. Proll Daby I Rolly U John Miehmann

Pope Denies IIi Health Before French Pilgrims

Vatican City September 15 Pope denies rumors about his health saying he is very well and urges French Catholic teachers to verify for themselves. He also reiterates he will not relent his activities against the Propal organ movement which he condemns.

Vatican City Dive Haa Tie

German Captain to Enter Air Corps Schools in Texas

German Captain G von Massow of the German army will arrive in San Antonio around October to enter the primary flying school at Brooks Field. He will be the first German combat officer to become a student in the air corps flying schools since World War I. Von Massow will take the advanced course at Kelly Field after completing the primary course.

Brooks Cant G. von Massow San Antonio Trooks Field Air Corps Crooks Field Cantnin von Manson Kelly Lick

Knife causes injuries in household accidents

Geneva Gomez 40 of 4nf Gallaghan avenue was treated at J. E. Green Hospital Monday after a dropped knife pierced her foot. Kasnond Hernandez, one year old son of Mrs. Bathor Hernandez of dunes and Mulberry avenues, was also taken to the hospital with a crushed foot when a flower pot fell on him from a table.

Geneva Gomez Gallaghan J. E. Green Mowlay Kasnond Hermdlez Bathor Hernandez Dunes Mulberry Crukher

Foreign Veterans Arrive for Inter Allied World War Veterans Meet

Delegates to the annual inter allied World War Veterans gathering arrived in New York welcomed by a mayoral committee before proceeding to the conference venue. The group includes foreign veterans anticipated to participate in sessions addressing postwar issues and cooperation.

New York Fidne Macon

Remarkable Battery Fluid Prompts Cautious Trial

A garbled report describes a mysterious fluid claimed to recharge car batteries instantly and extend charge, with references to witnesses and locations in Des Moines Iowa. The account mentions potential tests and a lawyer involved, but details are unclear and unverified.

Marty Wiliolt Luke Wighil Dex Moines Owas Blot

New Police Dress Overcoats for Winter Use

A new police dress code will have firemen and officers wear overcoats this winter. The coats, dubbed snappy military style, mirror Wright’s chosen pattern and aim to modernize official attire.

Four shot in S A dispute in town

Four people were injured in shootings and a stabbing during a Saturday melee at Robert JB Green Hospital. Gentry Sears 49 of 211 Swift Street was treated for a chest wound. Paul Massey was suspended by detectives after a shooting on the block of Chesdale Street. Sears said he and Massey quarreled and a pistol was used. Witnesses described a stabbing and a second shooting near South Mack and Commerce streets. Police questioned three people as investigators sought the weapon and exact motives.

Portons Sanday Mere Robert JB. Green Hospital Mroulay Gentry Sears Swift Strevt Sumlay Paul Massey Dypraetive Borguant Kelly Chestawe Massey Valice Owen Kilday Monuy Sears Bowa Polk South Mack- Derry &Keel Thy Aloine Commerce Streets Baen A. Dg. Whitehead Draugh Nenvig Brown Enat Commerce Street

Brooks Pilot Flies to Carry Hurley Thuty I W. Tie

Rosier, Brooks field pilot, transports for New Orleans under wartime orders. Hurley has been conducting an aerial inspection along the Mississippi river, while Datright, secretary of War, oversees the operation.

Brooks Hurley Thuty W. Tie” Rosier Mendis Rlenin Datright Hurley Acteas Ue Mistigalpp River Fomassus

Faulfy Meter At City Plant Revealed Not Functioning

City officials said a faulty meter at the sewage disposal plant will not function until adjournment or replacement is approved. Mayor M. Han said the motor under contract will cost around 40000 or more. Cron company and Hawley and Enoceo reps discussed the issue as Charles Tobin noted the plant works except for the fuel line.

Inayor M. Han Hera Estern Cron U. Hunter Hawley Enoceo Charles Tobin

Quieting Crowd After Georgia Guard Involved

Georgia national guard units restored order in Cartersville as Adjunct General Barker and county officers led the response. Two detachments guarded John Willie Clarky under Harton county authorities while officers sought the Saloon slayer Poher. Clark, an escaped convict, was captured after a scuffle near Palla Chief Jenkins.

Atlanta Worner Co Parker Georgia Cartersville John Willie Clarky Uekre Harton County Chigh Lus Gert Barker Rexye Sla Joe Jenkins Clark Jenkins

Thomas Northway Old Employee of The Light Buried

Thomas Northway an elderly San Antonio light company employee of 64 years died after a long service in the circulation department. A longtime Democratic activist and political associate of Jacob Rubivla, he leaves a widow Mes, four sons including Northway of Kingsville and Thomas of San Antonio, two daughters, and a grandchild. He lived on last Mas uolia avenue and was buried at Minilay.

Jacob Rubivla Mes Masuolia Avenue Northway Kingsville Hulk Thomas San Anetonio M Colonian Karnes Ciane Pharman Wichita Falls

Schulenburg Rites for Aged Woman Mina Ruban

The body of Mrs Mina Ruban died Monday morning, burial planned in Schulenburg. Survived by three daughters and two sisters, with a brother and other relatives listed. Funeral details and family names appear in the local obituary notice.

Schulenburg S.A Mra Mina Ruban Helmenberg Aeflerucun Blig Ig Werth Nordhausen Fetelgates Sahel le My Utila Kenedy Nodus 7 Corpus Christiz M. Miller Ein of Rockilale Bebe Mitel Af Colum

Aged Towan Calls for Son in Texas

Aged Towan pleads for his son Chon Cotant in Port Worth and Wor Worth, seeking aid as he moans for help. The report notes the father’s distress and confusion surrounding the missing son, with unclear details about locations and authorities.

Towan Texas Dome Towa Hyron W. Bolmil Worth Port Wort

Mansher Case Postponed After Missing Witnesses

Trial for Semen Mansher charged with a statutory offense against a miner was postponed until Monday afternoon in the thirty seventh District court. Defense attorneys Louis and William Schlesinger argued important witnesses were missing and sought a continuance. The trial, initially set for August 18, was moved to a combined date on the state's motion.

Fall From Engine Fatal to Engineer

In Canon City Colorado on September 15 a speeding freight train derailed after the engineer C I Casenbisen fell from the engine and was killed. Fireman John Arniz observed the absence of the engineer and brought the train into Florence.

Canon Cily Colo C. I Casenbisen John Arniz Florence

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