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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1931

Page

3

Mystery Surrounds Beis Saris incident near Fort Morgan

A fragmented report from August 28 cites John Schopflin describing two awarded women at Beis Saris and mentions a missing Miss Marriott found near a canal field. Sheriff A. Jucat investigates nine women linked to the case as the body was located just west of the fat shore and later examined.

ORT Morgan John Schopflin Teller Schopflin Ates Beis Cole R Fue A. Jucat Marriottrom Dean Sark Hijeu Canal Eden Alltch Fat Shore

AST Tactics at Dodd Field Coast Bombing Drill

The Dodd Field unit and about two million enlisted men and officers prepare to move to the coast for a five week aerial bombing and range firing drill. Airplane transport will cover Hoy sidg Beach near Port vata to Fore Sain Tronsted with dummy bombs and live gun fire on targets set by Nea and Gt grind.

Dodd Field Frank Jackson Hoysidg Beach Port Vata

Animals Kept and Liens at Brackenridge Zoo

A fragmented report notes San Antonio residents facing liens on animals kept at Brackenridge Park Zoo. Owners allegedly failed to pay lodging and care costs, with references to a Brackenridge sow and related figures, prior months, and a nearby route.

Aril Ehileon San Antonio Priore Yanelto Brackenridge Park Dase Ali Sheir Methe Jim Tuhs Santa

Schools To Receive 2020 From Back Tax Collections

A 1922 tax collection dispute is resolved with plan to use funds for school budgets. Deputy tax collector A Benn raid Friday reported an agreement with Trinity board chair Le fore. Gilmore testified the amount covered a shortage revealed by a March city docks audit of the Carriero-Chumricy company.

Collaoory Paul Scholz Trinity A. Benn Raid Gilmore Carriero-Chumricy Company

Brooks Unit Birthday Celebration Plans In September

The Brooks Unit will mark its first and last birthdays with a celebration in September at Tanda Park or New Brawnless. Members and officers prepare for the unit’s organizational day, involving all enlisted men and choir members in a planned event.

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Plunge From Hotel Fatal For Individual In Banass City

In Banass City on August 28 Paul J. Wilson of Fidsburgh leaped from a ninth floor hotel window after being urged by hotel staff to stop. He was suspected of being involved with his roommate Ben Janarsan in producing material for a pilot episode. Authorities attempted to restrain him but he died from the fall.

Bansas Cliy Paul J. Wilson Fidsburgh Ben Janarsan Tommy Wilson

Burmese Rebel Chief and 18 Aides Executed

Burma's rebel leader known as the Gotyen Crow and 18 of his aides were executed for revolting against the government. One line of his battlefield leadership was crushed. several other officers received life terms or were acquitted after trial.

Burma Hangoon

Blaze Threatens Cotton Compress in San Antonio District

Flames from an unknown source endangered the cotton compress at 242 South Sinn Jacinto street in San Antonio. The fire, managed by a small crew, was brought under control with damage estimated around $20. Authorities reported limited details as investigations continued.

San Antonio Sinn Jacinto Street

Border Oridge Appeal Looms Over Bridge Dispute

The dispute over the border bridge closing escalates as Seymore Bawmag and the local chamber of commerce press for an abrogation order before Monday. Ernest Laubseber of the Ban Aplanty chamber heads to San Antonio to investigate closure terms and crossing permissions amid government action. Congressman Jolie Garner and Senator Tom Connally are alerted for assistance as officials prepare for potential legal action and state border measures.

Seymore Bawmag Yameree Basily Sec Ertary Prrasary Andrew Adelle Mite Teowman Axaistant Crotary L'ritny Ernest Laubseber Ban Aplanty Chamber of Commerce San Antonin

League group to hold meet in Maverick Building

Executive committee members of the Cukeena Tragic will attend a called meeting at headquarters 703 Maverick Building at 10 o clock Saturday morning. Chair Weakley outlined the purpose as considering the choir board tastes and the unconsumed witholding.

Maverick Building A. W. Weakles

Three Held Here for Deportation

Three individuals were detained by local immigration authorities this week as ongoing deportation proceedings began. County jail holds those implicated while officials, led by Knapp, outline next steps in the case.

Toea Monidas Knapp Aperlor Chiege

Wreck of Pan American Amphibian Off Gloucester

A Pan American Airways twin motor amphibian wrecked off Gloucester during fog and heavy seas. Pilot Elmore and radio operator Navarre guided survivors onto a rubber raft as passengers were evacuated to safety aboard a rescue launch. Several passengers were injured but all were rescued, with the craft sinking after striking the water.

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Plane takeoff rivals lead in misty flight test

In a terse report a flight from Kelly Field on Friday morning saw Lieut Wyat and Morgan launch a flier with a propeller replacement aboard. A guard detachment and maintenance crew attended the ship as it prepared for the test amid unclear wording and damaged lines.

Kelly Wyat Morgan Kelly Field Ghia Nwarding Mentenant Aardine FiSins

Military Attache to Fort Simmons Duty with Second Division

Military official Fred T. Mrnse, noted as stationed at Sanine, has been ordered to Fort Sim Trenton for duty with the Second division. The move places the attache in a new assignment as part of ongoing military reorganization.

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