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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1930
Page
5
East Lake City police held Jean Doyle, 22, after she confessed planning a robbery leading to the murder of Sem Frenk, 65, a Memphis jewelry auctioneer found dead in his hotel room. She cried as officers learned her claim that an unseen accomplice was involved.
Eric Joseph Reulx a retired banker and philanthropist and prominent layman in the Roman Catholic church died here early today from heart trouble. He was 69 years old. He lived in Havansville Ind and was known across the community for his charitable work and civic involvement. His death leaves a void in local Catholic activities and philanthropic circles.
Universal Service reports Germany has lost its world dominance in toy production. U S now leads as the top toy maker with Japan as a strong challenger. Germany now accounts for about one third of global toy supply, indicating a substantial shift in postwar manufacture.
A 75 year old San Antonio Public Service employee contributed 272.0 to the 193L home service appeal led by Mrs. Thomas B. McClure. The drive entered its fourth day with total subscriptions at 2074 as William Bisler, president of the advisory board, urged oil executives and workers to fund part of the army budget.
Threats of death reportedly made against 18 year old society girl Misa Marian Wright did not stop her from debuting last night at a prominent club. The case involves William Kuhn a 23 year old brokers clerk accused of attempting to extort 25000 dollars under threat of death to her or her father, a slee company executive.
James McPherson, 95, of 111 Vecan Street, immediately after cranking a car for Victor Liewllyn, construction engineer for Wayne Pump, collapsed on the Pecan Street bridge at dawn. Found by Rudolph Solizar, he reportedly had chest pains lately. Inquest to be held Thursday by Justice Louis F. Belle.
The Wilmington depot near Joliet hosted a sale of the Chicago and Alton railroad. The line, valued around 12 million dollars, runs 1028 miles and has served Illinois and Missouri since 1861. Receivership has lasted eight years under William G. Biard, with a claimed ward of 100 thousand. Baltimore and Ohio expected as sole bidder amid ICC consolidation of the Alton with the M and O.
Notices posted at the main office and branches announced the bank was in state banking department hands before opening. The item appeared in early morning postings amid other banks and financial institutions, with readers urged to consult classified ads for money needs during the season.
Deputy sheriff Con liieracy died at the scene after being shot by one of two young car theft suspects. Under-sheriff Vernon Cason was wounded in the same night raid at Wirt, Ohio, and was reported in favorable condition.
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