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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1932

Page

5

Premonition of Death Tells of Howard Harlandale Double Murder

A Harlandale residence at 147 Grapeland Avenue becomes the focus after Mrs. J. Z. Markley and her husband are killed by a hidden assailant. Mrs. Markley reportedly predicted she would find “peace” soon, while her daughter Mrs. W. A. Clancy recalls a family fear that the crime would end their grandchildren’s presence.

Grapeland Avenue Harlandale J. Z. Markley Abell Clancy J. D. Markley Markley Betty Jean Clancy Mary Anne Harper Norma Talley Clancy W. A. Clancy Jr

Not Normal Sunday Ends in Double Murder Mystery

The article details the Markley killings, with Mrs. Clancy describing her mother Mrs. Markley and stepfather Markley, their happiness and fears, the night of the murder, and the aftermath. It notes Markley’s unexpected solemnity, the family’s grief, and the community’s response as investigators probe a striking, unexplained crime.

Deathmark on Grape land Avenue shocks neighborhood

A man shot his wife and then himself on Grape land Avenue while neighbors watched in horror. Fire and a dull glow from the house drew a tense crowd as children were escorted to safety. Mrs Markley, Mobile, Alabama, chaplain of the Whitedusts lodge, was among those affected and a neighbor recounts a threat prior to the fatal night.

Markleyn Doh Meyers Grapeland Avenue Markley Mobile Ala Whitedusts Lodge Order of the Eastern Btar

Double Murder Hints at Hidden Escape Route Nearby

Police followed high heel tracks from a fenced Markley residence to a vacant lot near Tennessee street as they probe a double murder. Mrs Clancy says her mother and stepfather feared for their lives and had warnings about dying in a similar fashion. Neighbors knew little of the quiet couple beyond their isolation and privacy.

Harlandale Markley Fort Gam Houston Fort Sam Houston Geny Aireet Amos Andy Tennessee Street Tennessee Atreet Clancy Hves Markley's Sheriff's Department

Cloak Murder Clue Fueled Suspicions At Grapeland Case

Investigators probed a double murder at 147 Grapeland avenue as residents recalled shots heard and a fleeing car. A black cloak and a new linen handkerchief were found. a .32-90 revolver was suspected, with multiple deputies and detectives pursuing all angles in what could be a male and female conspiracy.

Nue Shrape Markley Charles Steger Grapeland Avenue Steger Clancy George H. Andrews Tennesseee Street Tennessee Street Flores Street Gherrif Albert Hausser Justice of the Peace E. J. Talbert Sheriff's Department H. G. Perrow J. F. Leonard Bexar County Hunte Raymond South H. L. Perguson South J. W. Harlan Frank Matthews

Bexar Commission Faces Delayed Decisions After Night Session

The Bexar County Commission held a late night session at County Judge W A Wurzbach home and delayed decisions on the economy program. Judge Wurzbach declined to reveal specifics but noted trouble ahead over salaries set by the legislature for the district attorney and district clerk. The commission plans another meeting soon.

Bexar Commission W. A. Wirzbach Jodge Wurzbach Wurzbach

Banker Becomes Clown in Circus in Spokane

Spokane. 107 Harper Joy, vice president of an investment bank, appeared away from his desk as he joined a circus as a clown. He plans a two week trip to travel before returning to stocks and bonds, saying money saved is money earned. Light Glassified furniture ads promote savings.

Spokane Harper Joy

Veteran Cordaville sage Dan Neil celebrates birthday with quirky wisdom

Cordaville Massachusetts August 10 In a Framingham News feature Cordaville correspondent Manager Dan Neil known as Mr Dan shares age related counsel for life and Old Time sports dancing and baseball memories He remains a bachelor. He quips that a woman is as young as she looks and a man older than his years.

Cordaville Mass Dan i'Neil Worcester County Framing

Man beaten with monkey wrench at 228 South Gevers street

Potix Cassano of 228 South Gevers street said a man he named struck him in the head with a monkey wrench Tuesday night in the 2200 block of Wyoming street. Physicians at Robert B. Green hospital stitched the scalp wound. Police seek the assailant.

Robert B.green Hospital Potix Cassano South Gevers Street Cassiano Wyoming Street

Dividend Declared by The Telnigore and Hudson Company

The New York firm announced a quarterly dividend of 1.50 a share, placing the annual rate at 6, down from 9 previously. A light classified ad will carry the notice over KTSA, with no extra charge, to solicit liquidation via Cr. 2400.

New York Telnigore and Hudson Company Today KTSA Igst

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