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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1931

Page

5

Conspiracy Charge Over Canadian Liquor Export Ring

Aug 12 Montreat reports a Superior Court filing by Canadian distillers allege a forged pact among British firms and Vancouver companies to ship liquor into the United States. Plaintiffs seek a court determination that the agreement is illegal under export laws and claim damages of 508,404.19 tied to sales via the organization.

Montreat Dominion Hawlle X Sui Liffa Cojety “Company, Ltd Pioneer’ Distillers, ‘Ltd Brewers and Distillers of Vancouver United States

South Advised to Leave Third of Cotton in Fields

Government officials discuss a plan to leave about a third of cotton in the fields to ease oversupply concerns. The proposal contrasts with a 10,000,000 production figure for the year, with official routers commenting on the plan and its regional implications in Georgia.

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Garr Estate Reported Worth Over Sixteen Million

New York report states Garr, chairman of the Itrel Sintra Steel corporation, left an estate valued at over sixteen million dollars. An inventory indicates substantial assets including an art collection and other properties. The document notes inheritance taxes and payments to state and federal governments.

New York Bichet Garr Itrel Sintra Steel Corporation Hamid Wecme Taxis Wovernmen

Social luncheon and bridge events tease local society

Miss Emmn Hawkins and Miss Elizabeth Darragh hosted a luncheon at Col. C. E. Hawking's East Magnolia home with a flower centerpiece and a guest list including Miss Smits, Miss Heidt, Miss Meddis, Miss Trancasier, Miss Lalo, and others. A Van-Amevien round table planned a 8 pm bridge tea after the Mengee hotel exhibit, with Vienna’s Lamine present. The living room featured summer flowers and a Dresden centerpiece. Miss Torre chaired afternoon tea and a bridge session with prizes won by Mrs. Griner, Miss Jones, and Mrs. Ripley. More guests stayed later. plans for a small bridge party and other visits around town continued through the week.

Emmn Hawkins Elizabeth Darragh Col. C. EB. Hawking East Magnolia Tweetirt Smits Helen Heidt Betty Meddis Sitter Trancasier Nancy Lalo Natalie ‘Maamok Imagene Frances Shannan Van-Amevien Mengee Leng D'Lamnancuirt Vienna Lorraine Dresden Miss Torre Linton Ror Uip Myra Arthur Moerson Oi Wimberly Texas Santo Lyer

Jailed 16th Time for Horse Theft

MERCHANTVILLE November 12. Joe Thuzzard aged 79, known as Notorinus Truzzard, is jailed again for horse theft. He has spent over forty years of his life in prison across previous convictions, with this latest act adding to a long crime record.

Merchantville Nov Aue Joe Thuzzard Lip Notorinus Truzzard Brothers Welsh Mountain Lancaster JS Previnna

Mail Car Bombed at Washington DC Post Office

Postal investigators probe a bomb attempt on a mail car near Washington DC. Authorities report damage to the vehicle and are reviewing surveillance footage and mail handling procedures as part of an ongoing inquiry.

Washington, DE Postal Spuennes

Maxwell House Coffee in Vita-Fresh can promises richer flavor

A advertising claim explains that oxygen destroys flavor after roasting and that the Vita-Fresh Maxwell House package reduces air exposure. The copy urges readers to buy a pound, brew, and judge for themselves with a money back refund if not satisfied.

Maxwell House Maxwell House Coffee

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