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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1930

Page

20

Prize Winning Solution to The Fatal Rendezvous Revealed

The mystery prize solution in The Light's Mystery contest awards $25 to the author of The Fatal Rendezvous. Nash attempts murder during a tense reveal scene as police intervene, exposing a forged check and a tangled business plot behind the crime.

Margaret Eldridge Evie Otentic Paris Inig Nash Parlivuler Fargore Ie Persoy Sharon Narbh Fenneth Nash Dale Male Rhuicht Ticon Naeh New York Allan Peter Hrard Nash Wen

Internal Revenue Shows Big Gain Despite Tax Cut

A Washington report notes a substantial rise in tax collections over the past year despite tax reductions. The preliminary figures cover twelve months, showing gains across income taxes and related receipts. Details indicate higher nominal totals even after rate cuts, signaling broader fiscal improvement.

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Body in the basket found at Imperial laundry plant

Detective Captain Blake and a police team investigate a shocking murder discovered inside a long wicker laundry basket at the Imperial laundry plant near Third Avenue. Robin Dale, along with officers and experts, inspect the basket and the dead man, while questioning staff and drivers about the delivery load and basket contents.

Robin Dalle The Daily Journal Ibert Dalley Dale Cape Dale Furors Imperial Laundry Forry-filia Third Avenue Robin Dale Joo Jondinz Staardsill Dale Erarcely Captain Blake Jardin Phelps Wattles Danager Bred Cochrane Cochrane Blake Rebin Tale Tonkin Logan Hare Haseyer Gabe Hiwke Cater Flotel Othe Perightan Apartimenty Trearille Court

The Body In the Basket Clue Hunt Begins

A note directs readers to inspect the chapters for clues to the central mystery. Every essential detail for solving the case is said to be contained within those sections, guiding the search for the truth.

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Mystery Prize Contest at Majestic Theater Details

A cryptic prize contest references a murder and the theory of the crime. It urges readers to mail solutions to the Master Mystery Filler at The San Aubunty Light with a Wednesday deadline. The notice emphasizes audience participation and hints at Low Four theory as part of the puzzle.

San Aubunty Contestaninnist Toe Light

Author Solves Wyster Murder in The Fatal Rendezvous

In a staged confession the author claims the beach death was staged and tied to a cabin murder across the lake. The solution hinges on a killer who ransacked Sharon’s belongings, used others’ footprints, and orchestrated a canoe return to cover the crime.

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Twelve Turn in Answers To The Fatal Rendezvous Contest

In the Master Mystery contest readers identified the murderer in The Fatal Rendezvous. Of the many manuscripts submitted only twelve correctly named the killer. eleven women are among the prize winners, including Margaret Eldridge of 845 Erie Avenue. Topped prizes include 10 winning tickets to the Majestic Theater and cash chances, with several other names listed among the winners.

Oly Nhere Koes Margaret Eldridge Erie Avenue

Prohibition Editorials Dominant in Daily Papers Survey

A survey by the Methodist Board of Temperance Prohibition and Public Morale finds 56 percent of 1434 canvassed daily publications supporting prohibition in editorial pages. Of the remainder, 26 percent were anti prohibition and the rest neutral, indicating broad but uneven editorial backing across press outlets.

D. C. Aus Mathodist Board of Temperance Prohibition Fmard

Fire Bomb Blaze Injures Man Boy and Six Firemen

Aug. 27 report from Stankio details a bomb blaze injuring a man aged 85 and a boy, six firemen, with no homes destroyed. Samuel Mazarelli, 85, and his nephew Frank Rossi, 10, were hospitalized as police said recovery was doubtful. Lost articles under a quick recovery writeup, call Crockell 2100.

Tio Boy Stankio Samuel Mazarelli Frank Rossi

Indian GHC Grave Found on La Clouma Island

Georgian Raz Ontario Aug 23. An ancient burial discovered by the McDonald-Warren foundation expedition in La Clouma Island area. The skeleton will be moved to Warren foundation at Whree Oaks Michigan along with associated artifacts. Chicago explorer Eugene de Meloupt aided the dig with archaeologist Br. Venrge IE. Fox leading the party aboard the Minpab.

Eugene de Meloupt Chicago Exporer Inbar Exen Sabre

Latin Americans in Trade Parley Opens in Sacrament o

In Sacramento California delegates from Latin American countries gather for the first genuine meeting of the Latin American reciprocal trade conference. Over six days they discuss tariffs quarantine tourist travel and other details of reciprocal trade with the Americas.

Sachamento Calif

Six Killed When Train Hits Auto in Freight Yard

A freight train struck a car at a crossing, killing six occupants including several children. Rescue efforts were hindered by the wreck as investigators began to determine the sequence of events and identify the victims. Local authorities urged caution at crossings and reminded drivers to obey warning signals.

Unclear OCR Narrative on Deficit and Resignation

Fragmentary text reports a deficit and a resignation tied to a group or committee. Names and places are garbled, with references to a chairman and local governance. The readable content suggests organizational trouble and financial strain without clear specifics.

This Man Casts a Wicked Lure

Readable segments describe Clarkson of Chicago as a skilled angler. The text notes a tournament contest, mentioning a record close to previous best and an earlier point advantage, set in Burralo dated August 25.

Burralo N.V Clarkson Chicago

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