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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1931

Page

2

Yarberry murder case weaves circumstantial tale in court

Testimony in the Yarberry murder case at Aransas Pass centers on circumstantial links to Dorothy Symons. J J Jeffries of Hurble Oil Refining Company testified about Yarberry weeks after the disappearance. Mother Mrs Symons testified of Dorothy’s last night with her father and the family’s fear, describing Dorothy’s routine and items borrowed.

Newton Yarberry Starold Anerthari Dorothy Symons Arenais Passehniz Sisger J. J. Jeffries Hurble Campany Yarberry EpsiNe White Aransas Pass Warberry Cawarrs Toward Simone Symons Mr. Symone Dorothy Bething Dorothy Haa Selly Kate Rose Aronsus Pass Bemoux Howard Symons Wen Woce and Kearch

Maverick to discuss taxes on radio program

Maverick will seek tax relief ideas in a radio talk show hosted by Tar Collector Mauri Mayenck on WOAT at 1 00 p.m. Saturday. The program will cover the range of taxes and forthcoming levies.

Maverick Mauri Mayenck WOAT

Oklahoma Governor offers scholarships in honor of slain Mexican youth

Oklahoma Governor W A Murray proposed two scholarships for Mexican students in addition to a $10,000 indemnity. The plan, named for the Ardmore killings, drew a cool reception in Mexico and editorial criticism abroad. The date to pay the student family was not specified.

Oklahoma City W. A. Murray Oklahoma Cal Jrges Bya Aleziony Caid Thay Eeline Murray Ardmore Mexico City

Country Store Looted. thieves steal goods near Gorpes Christi Mad

A report to the sheriff describes a break in at Danop's store one mile out on the Gorpes Christi road. Thieves stole 65 dollars in cash, a register, tires, 15 pairs of shoes, cigarettes, overalls, and groceries.

Danop Gorpes Christi Fohmceo Macrehendise

Largest Merchant Vessel Is Floated

Camden reports the steamer Manhattan, claimed as the largest merchant vessel built in the United States, was launched today amid ceremony. Naval officials and shipyard workers attended the event marking a milestone in U S shipbuilding.

Camden N. J. Vee Steacaship Manhattan United States

Weather Alarms and Precipitation Across Regions

Fragmented OCR report lists varied precipitation and conditions. It notes rain in Tejol areas for $4, plus general forecasts for the West and Southwest with clear to cloudy conditions across multiple cities including Amarillo, Dallas, Chicago, and Los Angeles.

Saya Timmelee Sundar Mibugaerove N. M Atlants Mans Tessa Clendy Dedee Cie Fea Ark Montemerr Ita Ili Lear Ge Dredies Antz Verh Niss Pheniy Arseeleae al Pulisierab Glomay Claede Raleirh N.C Paul Lidtowar Salt Fale Llileteuds Duis Hoy Vranciaga Cali Bratile, Wank Elnady Washington Weeblen Cam

Salvador Quiet As Military Junta Takes Control

Salvador remains calm as six army officers and four soldiers establish a military junta to govern. The capital stabilizes after Free party leaders fled to Guatemala, with elections planned but uncertain.

Salvador Han Salvador Republic of Lor Tee Atresia Guatemala Republic

Hitler Declines to Be President in German Ruling Party

Adolph Hitler, leader of the National Socialist movement, told the Associated Press he will not be a presidential candidate under any circumstances. The Panhandle region faced a cold night with ice and frost, affecting Amarilla and nearby towns with several tracer activities reported in Channing and Tesline.

Hitler Benian Adalf Tiler National Soctavits Associated Presa Rensitic Latasatillo Amanitio Panhandle Amarilla Channing Tesline

Lynchings and tensions surge in Maryland case

Wicomico County officials planned to confer on actions after Mack Williams, 33, was hanged by a mob outside a courthouse hours after killing his employer Daniel Elliott. Governor Ritchie redirected his trip to Baltimore to oversee a state investigation as crowds swelled and violence spread across Maryland’s eastern shore.

Saliselay Sherith G. Murray Albert C. Ritchie New York Ballimore Williama Daniel J. Smale, Jr Elliott Williams Coalice N. UH. Holland Jol Parka Cousthouse Ford Wiliams Phillips Deiley Elliot Rend Bicy Tiigra Maryland Yoel Lee Worcester County George Davis Baltimore City

Gibbons Describes Japanese Military Nazi? No clear name and place

The article recounts Gibbons discussing Japanese forces in Manchuria with emphasis on weather, map intelligence, and military politeness. It notes astonishment at diplomatic restraint by Japanese leaders and mentions a tour through northern Manchuria and ties to Allied observers.

Minami Armica Manchuria Sean Ilere Domen Ty Dinehy Manchur Mairen Tauxibne Dananese Kelly Todland Cminland Bering

Life Terms Sought for Spain Generals

A tangle of wartime trials arose as authorities push for life terms for Spanish generals tied to high command actions. Reports indicate charges include involvement in the firing of military leadership and alleged collaboration with civilian factions, with proceedings continuing to unfold today.

Fragmentary OCR Note Mentions Names and Programs

Fragmented text lists names such as Gunter, Albert, and Sally with scattered terms like program, bank, orchestra, and various codes. It reads as an OCR garble of a schedule or roster with unclear context and few complete facts. Entities include Gunter, Albert, Sally, Vietury, Wilma, and references to KMAC and Altverelen.

KMAC Kitpereter Thermen Albert's Ofc Altverelen Ecil Sally Vietury Wilma

Stokowok program on KTSA features rich broadcasts

J H McLean notes Stokowski directed Philadelphian Symphony on KTSA via Columbia network next Saturday evening 7 15 to 8 00. Bobby guest speakers include Titus Senkarn and Lintor Martin while other orchestras in Buenos Aires and New York participate. Arson topic to be discussed by Dean Gleason and Walter Winchell rumored to headline. The piece also covers engineer projects and Panama Canal debates amid wartime goals.

J. H. McLean Philatelian Symphony Leopold Stokowski KSA Columbia John Garner Coluabia Isi ETSA Monteverd Beethoven Stolowski Origime Romentic Weber Selvin Kerl Belioz Mendelssohn Schu- Tam Schuberl Stakowaki Ther i Acme Philadelphia Academy of Music Titus Senkarn Music Crite Seriprs Howard Buenos Aires San Antonio WOALI Altrensting Ho Art New York HS. A. Rolfe Goung Walter Winchell Heaca Ally Dean Gleason L. Acoher Inwa Asfeguard Society WOAL

Man Slugged As Bandit Holds Up Home Garage Vent

Police report an earlier Saturday daytime incident at 885 Rigsby Avenue where Tiag Voressis, buyer for Genjoun Fruit, fought off a large bandit who aimed to rob him after entering his dark garage. The intruder fled. authorities suspect an inside accomplice.

Tiag Voressis Rigsby Avenue Fougot Neu Sate Army Voressis Genjoun Fruit Company Vacesais Inalde Voressia Alice Varessin Varessis Igbe Grosbury Broadway Hoyt Marcos Mogneay Auto Laundry Yau Ness Street Peir Mingness

Home Ownership Body Lines Up for Hoover Proposal

In Washington on December 5 delegates at a conference on home building and ownership debated President Hoover's home loan bank plan. A floor regulation drew 1000 delegates on record as the movement sought to free credit for private construction and spur national support for the presidential initiative.

Washington, D. GC Goover

Indictments Returned Against Oil Corp Officials

In Los Angeles on December 6 18 indictments were filed against 13 former officials of the Tal oil corporation of Amesick. The charges include conspiracy and fraud connected with an estimated loss of 210 million.

Oil Corporation Frobe! Lox Ttalo Petrol Corporation Amesick Manila

Philippine Commission Sails SLA 5 - Independence Rails United States

SCULPTRESS BETTER NEW YORK December 6 Mrs Tarry Payne Whitney widow of the wealthy sportsman was reported today to be doing satisfactorily after an illness. The dispatch notes her status as improving while she remains under medical care in New York.

Better New York Mra Tiarry Payne Whitney

Karn Jones Tops National Bridge Pair Championship

New York salesman Wilfrid Karn and partner B Sims led the contract pair event at the national bridge tournament in New York. The Drexel, Philadelphia and Cleveland entrants competed as top teams with Karn earning the national master's crown. The week-long tourney by the American Bridge League concludes tonight with prize awards and final rounds.

Palladelphia Dee Accrets Yong New York Hobby Joven Wilfrid Karn B. Mal Sims Deal Nody E Knickerbocker Four Horsemen New York Sime Ecarina Rhoda Clevelanders L Guarenheim Mubiler A. Welle H. P. Jaeger Cleveland Avin Whitl Sims Korn Secon Place Santa A Watson Olga Billiard B. Pried Anne Rosenfeld Ord Richart J. Prey Warnstine American Bridge League

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