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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1931

Page

27

Murder Trial Shatters Family in 1900s Widow Tragedy

A chaotic narrative details a 1900s murder case involving Howard Jelr, Albert Floyd, and Mrs. Floyd. The widow Mrs. Heil testified on threats prior to a fatal crash and arson like drive, leading to arrests. Floyd was sentenced to death, with appeals and tumult over commutation and the couple’s two children watching the outcome.

Colisseva Bert Flerdie Floga Mrs. Heil Perry Alinet Floyd Howard Howard Bell Hell Nelider Bend Anil Keprecher Tiny Bar Nes Mella Bell Yiord Henry Trieg Beil

Blind Man Teaches Class in Chemistry at New Haven High

An improvised chemistry lesson is reported from New Haven where a blind instructor leads a classroom. The article reflects on teaching methods, student engagement, and challenges faced by the teacher and students during the session.

Conn Broward A Newton Prien Rlcem Neselm Nesera Sears

Candidate Makes Sure He's Wanted in Milford

Bernard Charter faces the press in Milford on August 11 as he charts a plan to avoid unwanted attention, while a local ring discovered after over 18 years draws interest near Wayaa Point.

Milford Conn Bernard H Theves

Unreadable Court Record Noted in Brief Entry

A fragmentary OCR item notes a man in a city court explaining he cannot read English. The garbled text references names and a short, unclear statement about language barriers during a legal proceeding.

Grain Market Updates Amid Seasonal Prices

Grain market notices show fluctuating prices as seasonal demand shifts. Traders in Peru and various ports monitor futures, transportation costs, and harvest timelines to gauge next movements.

Investment Trusts MEW Zone And Public Funding Notes

A dense memo lists investment trusts and funding details with references to MEW Zone, equity shares, tender notices, and various financial instruments. It mentions cores like Eisen and Parstenta with allocations, project terms, and potential grants or warrants, along with dates and dubious prices.

Sweet Milk Paige Drops Sweet Milk Paige Drops

Fragmentary OCR list of groceries and prices with many garbled terms. Mentions dairy products like milk and eggs, various items with prices, and scattered brand-like words. Unable to determine coherent event. reads as a grocery ad or price listing fragment.

Unclear OCR fragment title due to corruption

Fragmentary text describes a disordered scene with garbled phrases and scattered proper nouns, lacking coherent events or identifiable dates, people, or places. The passage appears to be a corrupted newspaper OCR with multiple misread words and illegible segments.

London money rates and metal futures snapshot

London money rates and metal prices listed with percentages and figures for various currencies and commodities. Data include exchange rates, interest references, and metal values, with ties to banks and financial entities.

New York Produce and Poultry Weekly Prices and Listings

A garbled retail catalog style page lists New York area poultry and produce items with assorted prices and product notes. Mixed items include fried offerings, meats, and produce entries, with various city and market references and scattered figures.

California Tech completes tallest room in its new building

Pasadena report notes completion of a massive research floor at the California Institute of Technology. The structure features a 4), 7 feet wide corridor and several flights of stairs leading to high open spaces designed for science offices and laboratories.

Pasadena California Institute of Nevewite Wis Re ‘A. Aumikas

Barher Scissors Spark Hair Stylist’s Legal Trouble

Clipped length and cost spark a dispute as Barher’s barbering mishap leads to a costly result. The incident unfolds with references to Aurealia Boranea and Sepa bracca amid a chaotic salon scene and a failed attempt to restore the style.

Mine Town Sale Echoes of Boom and Decline

Warre Wate Aug 17 A faint tale of a mining camp near Florence gold discovery spurring settlement then decline. Descriptions of empty mines, shuttered houses, and town abandonment trace a brief boom and rapid desertion as fortunes faded and residents left for other prospects.

Warre Ifm Todar Florence Wapren Minera

Obituary notices from San Antonio and vicinity deaths

Obituary notices list several deaths including Mery Mari Kittenan of Lynweendavens died Monday after a brief illness. Funeral services for Mary Arcinega, Mare Story, and Samuel 1 were announced with survivors spanning spouses, children, and siblings. A Houston area memorial for Samual also noted. The reports reflect local obituaries with multiple families and long widowed survivors.

MHS Diaria Rettiman Mery Mari Kittenan Lynweendavens Warwlay Wi A. L. Walfi John Duheran Geinting Mie Kittinga Way Wijfin Lane Emh Conk Max Fran Harn Mires Florence Ein Kimany Hrail Hoefer Inn Prandshiltren Mary Arciniega Mike Mike Nourleo Fens Gm Yoane Jdaozrhter Oia Arotit Ier Jean Teja Han Antonio Trinidad Port Ar Afra Beransa Tpantie San Antonia

France Wages War on Cocktails in Paris

Paris reports a crusade against cocktail drinking led by AL Sanson, backed by articles in Preceh oows papers. The campaign targets American visitors and aims to curb intoxication, with French doctors condemning cocktails for health harms and social erosion amid a clash of French and American/British influences.

Paris Anz A Praece Optopi AL # Sanson Seo Meny Preceh France Academy of Medicine Exchiaite Paria

Island to Bear Strongest Building in World

Portland August 1. A monumental structure will rise on Jonely Tatooeh jalauad off the Warhinzian equet Altboasi to house a federal weather Borean. It is designed to withstand severe earthquakes and winds of 120 miles per hour. The island lies along the fault line extending from the Aleutians to California.

Portland Osc Warhinzian Equet Altboasi Federal Weather Borean Aleutian Islands California

Organist Stays on Job 50 Years in Alexandria Church

A church organist marks a half century of service at St. Stacy's Catholic Church in Alexandria. Joseph D. Monroe, who joined the choir in 189? has served as organist since then, remaining active with the choir for 50 years.

Alexandria Stacy Catholic Ibereh Joseph DL. Monroe Monror Monroe Mra Kate Monroe Ennz Sears

Driver Sleeps as Fatal Crash Comes in Evanan Wa

A driver asleep at the wheel caused a deadly crash in Evanan Washington. Investigators say the vehicle collided with a tan residence, fatally injuring Moore's son and harming others. Moore, a local resident, is among those affected by the crash.

Evanan Ave Jr Genrze Pierce Moore Ehily Aspioz Moore Eax

Stock Market Tumbles Then Recovers Amid Uncertain Trade

The market opened with a sharp decline led by railroad and mining stocks but rebounded later, as investors reacted to tentative forecasts and speculation. Major actors cited include New York Central, United States Steel, Union Pacific, and Allied Chemical. Traders eyed foreign exchange moves and anticipated policy shifts, with mixed signals from London and Paris dampening confidence.

Abesa New York Central New York Central, Menthe Pt Pactiie U.K. Mingl Mente Hothuck Fasiman Union Lf Iz Prabag Ym Borel Foamen All Chemical Vetlecsing Eastable Uinemar Kansas Texas Ae Harpeen Financia Risa Minuland Gale Wirlinn Fay London Marehan Advanea Ube Fie Gold Renarven Markt Cmo Xalla Ime Frelebt Las Suluns Maandel

Petroleum Code Committee Meeting in City Holds Session

Fifteen members of the American Petroleum Institute gathered at the Plaza Hotel Tuesday for their monthly meeting. B Tifoore of Dallas chairs the committee, which includes delegates from various districts. The group denied any link to proposed price provisions and declined to comment on related issues.

Petroleum Code Committee American Petroleum Institute Plaza Hotel B. Tifoore Dallas Calef Bas Mareky

Man Forgets About Wife Plan NL Aug 11

A man vanished after an April incident, later reappearing at his Plane, New Mexico home in cowboy regalia. He ignored his wife Agnes and offered few details about his whereabouts. His behavior raised questions about their troubled marriage as family members noted his silence.

Plan Fraps Mundae Bic Hia Wow Alvan Maby Street Plane Plana Agnes

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