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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1931

Page

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Tragic Slavic Mother and Children End Lives in San Francisco

In a grim end to a weary trial that ruined her social position, Florine Waly Williams, widow of Earle Williams, died by poison after orchestrating a plan that doomed her and her two children. Letters sealed in envelopes reveal a staged exit and a grisly murder suicide pact that claimed all four. Police found the scene in their apartment with witnesses recounting the final hours and the desperate acts leading to death by poison and fire.

Valvereat Serals San Francisco Florine Waly Williams Earle Willinne Cheera Farm Macher Ors Williams Clarissa

Cotton Cloth Shows Drop in Production Figures

New York August report from the Association of Cotton Textile Merchants notes a drop in standard cotton cloth production. Predation during the month edged lower, totaling several hundred yards at a reduced weekly rate, reflecting a softer market for four weeks.

New York Association of Cotton

Burglars Entry by Sawing Door At Local Store

Burglars gained entry to a store on North Finchberry Street by sawing off the rear door lock. The break in left the scene reportedly untroubled as burglars fled, police were told. Investigators consider the suspects frightened off.

Drashar Rlerisi North

Fragmented OCR Summary of Local Notices and Names

A garbled OCR text fragment lists many proper nouns and places such as Sel ten RK rath Fulcrnarem and Gevend wind with scattered references to audits, fees, and notices. It contains numerous names like Sel ten RK, Gevend, Chrar, Beaver, Haron Sir, and places including Ark, Miami, Arizona, Newark, and Bay Kewark, but lacks coherent narrative or verifiable facts.

Ldant Seullerty Winda Condinian Randitiones Tetal Amansi Grean Shier Hlomdy Miami

Ohio Plane Crash Leaves Dozen Dead In Cincinnati

A tri motor plane en route from Cincinnati to Atlanta plunged after a failed engine, killing 21 aboard and injuring several witnesses. Pilot T. Odell and co pilot attempted a landing on the Little Miami river bank but crashed into a steep bank. Victims include Miss Wreeens Hogher, 22, of Fort Thomas. William Neille of Avlanin. W. T. Tsim beres of Atlanta. and others.

Cincinnati Ohio Kitterens Holind Atlanta Qiamben Jim Jeon Winnescca MW. T. Odell Ciscinnalianparentis Rora Fiehl Little Miami River Thasteleto Sandhar Eley Colire Richens Miss Wreeens Hogher Fort Thomas William FB. Neille Avlanin W. T. Tsimberes Alanta OG. Taum Mempsis Tenn Wiliam de Wal

Cobra Mild Next to U S Taxicabs Tale

A distorted fragment recounts a tale involving a cobra and a cab ride. Donald Wm Helchom comments on Treveler’s claim while a rider near Mt. Kine suffers a non fatal snake strike. A cobra attack disrupts a taxi journey with a narrowly avoided fatal outcome.

U.S Treveler Nettlaatlan Tagiraba Donald WM. Helchom Tehisletta Belecelia Mt. Kine Hefnen Owen

Lindberghs Still Wait Fair Skies in Nome Flight

Fragmented report notes Lindberghs awaiting clear weather on a Nome stop as the couple, with Colonel and Myr, plan to press onward. Winds threaten travel. observers describe tense scenes with rail and sea access noted, while the public eye follows every update.

Lindberghs Danaow Amaks Myr Lindbergh Taether Ber Nome

Lockhart Mayor Injured in Crash

Lockhart mayor William Fricolind was thrown through a windshield when his car crashed along Kitcheen Road. He was hospitalized after the collision and described the crash as a single-vehicle incident with bad injuries reported.

Lockhart Lockhant Willian Fricolind

Hoover’s Job Aid Attacked by Cannon in Congress

Representative Cannon of Minnesota sharply criticized Hoover’s administration record on public works and relief programs. He called the building program wasteful and likened it to a hopscotch effort while alleging federal agencies failed to provide jobs, noting millions in relief for workers and attributing high unemployment to the policy.

Wasitington Hoover Cannon Lemeort Misddutl Nationel Canfenebngel Kamentali Blutecut Ageceles

Tobacco Sales Report Shows Average Price Decline

Georgia tobacco growers report total sales of 11,522,907 pounds with an average price around 7.66 cents per pound. The department chief notes by weight and regional figures that prices have fallen compared with the prior period, while production remains steady in the western districts.

Atvanta Uf. Ang Marcia McWheelat Department of Ace Eusstey Anu Georgia

Rains Break Heat Siege Across Texas Districts

Reports from Werther Mireas note scattered rain and cooler air over Texas after a blistering heat spell. Measurements list varied rainfall amounts across communities including Crestocktan and Childers, with figures such as 2 inches and 0.70 inches recorded amid unsettled weather.

Texas Datta Wase Gretpeday Dozen ‘Triaw Paints Werther Mireas Sam Tabbenky Tavs Mulrshae Crestocktan Quadah Tem Fd Midland Miami Childers el Tare

Piper Funeral for San Antonio Pioneer Held Tuesday

Frederick Sh Elper former city alderman and a noted San Antonio pioneer will be laid to rest in a funeral at Porter Loring on Tuesday at 10 o clock. The Rev Mant F Heise of Grace Lutheran Church will officiate. Piper long guided the citys business and civic life working in a dry goods store then as traveling salesman. He later built and led an insurance firm and served as a bank director. He is survived by his wife Mrs Maydie Piper and children Albert Fegan Mea Hudwl Good Ralph A Piper and others with many grandchildren and great grandchildren. The list of pallbearers includes numerous local figures and former colleagues.

Frederick Sh. Elper San Antonio Porter Loring Dinger Mant F. Heise Grace Imtheran Church Wiper Sunny ‘Aternodh Giomeern Houlness Roen Masel Hia Sea An Jonia Prumvig Miele Piper Agalys Entedd Ig Sdn Ta Donghtain Sehicidt Hana Piper and Fetes Ja Att Ben Adinnia Minet, Stiles and GI Ols Albert 1 Fegan George B. Piper Fan Antonie Ralph A. Piper Uralir Elsa

Martial Law Declared as Cuba Fights Revolution

Havana reports martial law across Cuba after a revolutionary movement against President Gerardo Machado's regime. Provisional orders put military authority in effect until countermanded, with rebels urged to surrender within 24 hours. armed forces pursue suspected leaders.

Havana Cuba Gezaris Machado Amilitare Fignee Gee Marin

Luling Schools Set Opening Date For September 14

Luling schools plan to open on September 14 with teachers to begin duties beforehand. The district aims to register students and commence classes to serve over 1000 students across Taling and Lockhart districts, highlighting countywide enrollment figures and prior planning for the new term.

LUANU Veran. Ang Wchoel Imaril The Taling Lockhart

Most Popular Are Named by Schiool

Aug. 19— Ban Marcon academy honors were given to Mink Olive Ashley and Mise Mare Alice Morcle, with Meneat Mulrhtad and Stree Aaedem notable choices. The event recognized top performers, while staff and students discussed next year’s activities and attendance projections.

Schiool Ran Malcor Vesee Ban Marcon Academy Mink Olive Ashley Mise Mare Alice Morcle Meneat Mulrhtad Ferris McKin Yin Hamden Widen Mike Cal Creckett

AM SUSPENDS Hoover Dam work amid wage dispute

Officials suspend Hoover Dam construction as contractors face threats of government property damage. Workers demand better pay and conditions, recalling late shifts and perilous sites. Government representatives and contractors discuss the dispute. no immediate changes to wage scale announced.

Wockwen Bic Companies, Inc Hoover Dai Son Icthon Echhe Hire Protect Petite Eeven Cantil Agile Capennes Wil

Mayor's Liquor Case Reversed in Local Hearing

A local mayoral liquor case was reversed and remanded for retrial. The Springfield district court judge presided, with the controversy focusing on potential juror bias and possible prior jury service. The ruling centers on procedural grounds and questions of impartiality affecting the trial's outcome.

Four Victims in Weekend Hit-Run Incidents

Over the weekend in San Antonio and nearby areas four people sustained injuries from hit and run drivers. Guadaline Nenarilan, 30, and a 20-year-old woman were struck near Kew Arrantele, hospitalized with injuries. Another man, unidentified, was hit on Nebraska Street and hospitalized. A. G. Stavens of 619 South Turen Street was struck when his parked truck was hit by a passing automobile and needed repair near Mandelph Field.

Pour Peraans San Antonin Aecidadix Guadaline Nenarilan Miles Thie Kew Aranntele Gute Dilworth Bixeayt Commercé Alree Nebraska A. G. Stavens South Eturén Mandelph Field

Bear Cubs Steal Pliers Limelight

Fort Worth reports a bizarre incident as Limelight Bear Cubs allegedly steal pliers during a homecoming morning. The chaotic event involved multiple named figures and a refueling halt, with details muddled in the OCR reading and no clear sequence of actions.

Bear Cubs Fort Worth Ataaba St. Matern Nick Greener Vilale Mee Ebbus Igal Jones

Services Held for Karnes Parmer

Karnes City obituary notes the death of Karnes Parmer after several weeks illness. Rev. M Windecker conducted services and interment was at New Bremio cemetery. Survived by widow and one daughter Mite Kena Boldt.

Kamnen City Alig Montnent Karmen Taroter Revi Hid Alee Wanéeal Kervices Rev. M. Windecker Karnes City Bremio Hls Mite Kena Boldt

Karnes County Motor Vehicles Increase The Tax Office reports a rise in motor vehicle registrations in Karnes County year over year

Tax Collector M. Miuller announces an extended registration period this year bringing 274 more motor vehicles registered than last year. Through August 10, 4742 vehicles have been registered with 4983 at the previous period, illustrating a notable growth in registrations.

Kang Cry Trane M. Miuller Autengahit Karnes County

Sternberg Ex-Wife Denies Claims Amid Alimony Case

Angeles reports former wife Marlene Dietrich testifies in a German court filing against Josef Von Sternberg. She alleges a confidential affair and seeks $100,000 in alimony, noting efforts to withhold details to control publicity.

IS Angeles Hize van Sternberg Molinn Prcture Josef von Sternberg Meclene Dietrick Shaalan Sternberg Publicitz

City funds misused and debts reported in local notices

Fragmentary OCR reveals mention of 25000 dollars appropriated by city, judgments and suits against the city, and transfers to banks. It references an appropriation totaling 342.75, merchants, and questions about sending funds and education. The text is garbled with unclear names and places.

Rande Jy Willy Alamo National Bank

Reds Fail In Attack On Coalition Berlin

A chaotic night in Berlin sees a failed attack as authorities clash with radicals during a plebiscite dispute. Police report several officers and many civilians wounded across Berlin’s Mitte and Cologne districts amid rioting and feuding factions.

Hay Fever and Asthma Treatment Free Trial Offer

An advertisement promotes a free trial of a hay fever and asthma treatment. The text is garbled but implies a risk free trial to test effectiveness and claims satisfaction. It urges readers to try the product and assess relief from symptoms.

Fragmented OCR Story on Tiny Child Vocabulary

A garbled OCR item mentions a 30 month old child with an alleged vocabulary around 400 words. It references a tiny printed book, claimed as the most printed type, and a mention of Dante's Divine Comedy with micro print. The fragment is unclear and not fully coherent.

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