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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1931

Page

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Federal Court Schedules Damage Suit Date

One September 26 the federal court will hear a damage suit in the case of Dorothy Kirkland Lowes versus the American Insurance Union. The widow seeks to recover a life insurance policy on Rubert C. Lowey of Ti dalzo, arguing policy wording variance due to clerical error and a quarterly payment option. Trial was delayed due to witness absence and the judge noted parallels to a recent parallel case, with a determination on whether the matter proceeds as equity or law.

DuVal West Dorothy Kirkland Lowes American Insurance Union Rubert C. Lowey Tidalzo Berlin Lawes Tudor West Lemis West

Weather Bureau to Aid Fliers with Three Hour Updates

Chicago August 1 The Chicago weather bureau announced an added service for pilots starting in October. Principal meteorologist G A Capuel said summaries will cover current weather conditions including main tables visibility ceiling height wind direction and velocity and what to expect in the next three hours.

Chicagha Ono Biureso Allatina G. AL Capuel

Farmer Near Death After Gruesome Texas Slashing Incident

A farmer in Grandview Texas is near death following a violent throat slash incident. Authorities report a rare weapon or implement was used, with J. H. Steden, a 16 year old, allegedly involved. Police pursue leads as hospital care continues.

Farmer Grandtiew Texas Aus J. H. Steden Lopmer

President Hoover Returns to Desk After Weekend at Camp

President Hoover resumes official duties at the desk in Washington after spending the weekend at the Rapidan Camp in Virginia. The return marks the end of a secluded retreat and signals renewed activity in national affairs.

Hoover Waslington B.C. Ain AL Hid Rapidan Virzinis

Zeppelin flight across Atlantic to Cape Verde islands

The Graf Zeppelin completed a test non stop flight from Pernambuco toward the Canary Islands and Cape Verde in fair weather. Passengers included Norhore S. Sicbrl of Sazinaw Michigan, who previously flew to America in 1929. The ship was heading toward Brack with plans to return to Germany.

St.-Vingent Cape Verde Lands Ang JLR Zeppelin Ante -Novastop Frie Richyhalen Pernambuco Trasil Wes Pen Mingsnoth Friedrichshaven Germany S.T Canary Cape Verde Islands Brack Bone Huegner Fragit Norhore S. Sicbrl Sazinaw Michizan America New York Pornitaluiva

Man Is Charged With Shooting of Prohibition Agent

In New York a man is charged with shooting a Prohibition agent on the city island section. The assailant fired as agents attempted to raid a warehouse, with gunfire prompting a confrontation. The injured officer was hit in the left whisk and was treated on site.

Man Prohibition New York Ann RaiTue Neevoiy Fidvral Reid Phaen Rani

Aircraft Transferment at Capital Polling Field

Military observers report OB4 panes from Kelly field moved to Polling field at Wayhini while other components are flown toward cabinets. Maj Jena Hi Pirie, former commander of Divan Fir, arrives at Nelly Porting to oversee operations. Major Harwood leads Me tiedien corps as the force departs for Washington aboard the new oil silencer fund route.

Kelly Capital Kelly Field Wayhini Cabints Ationcd Jena Hi Pirie Benemander Af Divan Surat Meran Wotul Nelly Porting Maj Tat Harwood Tiedien Corp Lwik Washington

Politician Under Scrutiny Over Alleged Conduct

A regional political figure, identified as a Chilean farmer, faces investigation by a legislative committee into alleged conduct during a public event. Witnesses describe controversial actions while the subject was seen in a horse show context. Authorities continue reviewing evidence.

Amy Orders 71 New Planes to Boost War Effort

During a central area briefing the Air Corps announced orders for 71 new aircraft of varied types. Production lines and suppliers include Douglas and Boeing style mentions, with funding data indicating a total expenditure of 2,571,157 dollars.

True Butcher Wife Speaks Out on Husband Crimes

In Clavshuig West Virginia a woman identified as Eva Vowers describes her relationship with Joe, once a butcher, now accused of violence. She asserts she remained both wife and mother to him, recounts caring for him during illness, and reveals fear of his behavior. The interview notes their porch scene as authorities investigate alleged crimes.

Servier Clavshuig W.va Aig Balge Harry Pawdzs Cornelius O. Pierson Volice GC A. Duckworth Mrond Oaks Duckworth Kyaelle Slevthers Cole Cole Lex Snite Matt Tyne Eva Mella Ye Kinwire National

Directors Close Smithville Bank Board Orders Liquidation

Smithville bank directors order receivership and liquidation after a board decision. The朝 bank, based in SMITOVILDE, issues the action on a Monday following a formal meeting and directive from the bank’s board.

Smithville Bank Bank

New World Hop Planned

A garbled Cleveland Ohio report describes a planned world hop by Oklahoma City figures led by Fred Q. Hall. The article mentions aviation, maritime routes, and proposed timelines with unclear names and places, reflecting a speculative future travel project tied to political or civic figures.

Cleveland Ohio Oklahoma Fred Q. Hall Meg Wiley Marold Gatts Mragk Moore Mahman City Tall

Americans spend on candy and personal finance lessons cited

Fragmented OCR text references candy spending and a fictional sports final and financial independence themes. Names, dates, and places are unreadable, but the piece centers on public consumption and personal finance ideas with scattered references to games and individuals.

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