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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1931
Page
2
Veiled investigation progresses into the sensational Genoa style escape from the federal penitentiary. Warden Thomas B. White is central as probes seek outside help, weaponry, and possible prior information guiding the convicts.
A damaged report details three convicts dead after besieging guards at a Salisbury farm near Leavenworth penitentiary. One convict remained at large as authorities press a nationwide probe, with Warden White injured and statements captured by International News Service. Police say the escapees abducted Salisbury and used weapons and gas during the siege as searchers extend the manhunt.
A display at the Albany Institute of History and Art features deeds over 200 years old. One deed dated May 4, 1664 transfers nine pieces of property from Hendrick Van Henkeelaes to a land corporation. Another deed dated September 3, ??? conveys land from the city of Albany to Dirk van Der Hessen.
Mexicans returning after living abroad are to take goods back to Mexico duty free under a new manifest system. Consulates have been instructed to issue manifests listing eligible native Mexicans and their goods, with no duties charged for the items shown.
Tragic auto fire in Nashve claims 21 year old Katherine Kimmons a debutante. Her death comes after being married to a prominent Nambrille man, with details unclear from the fragment.
In Berlin a public discussion followed a performance about Mary Baker Eddy, founder of Christian Science. The play titled The Same of UH A drew noted authors and religious figures, sparking debate over blasphemy while praising Eddy as a remarkable American woman.
A chaotic report details Texas highway contracts with multiple firms, bids, and line items. It notes a total monthly contract value near 83 million, with crews doing concrete paving, drainage, and bridge work across counties, naming firms like Ardole Construction and others while citing varying bid amounts and project scopes.
A chaotic feature discusses a broad probe into conspiracies to depress property values and profits of prominent traders. It notes the stock exchange president’s Washington appearance and the potential for a deep congressional inquiry to reveal plans and targets, with references to political maneuvering and future legislative risk.
Two nurses of the Bedical and Surgical hospital Miss Norma Meigs ner and Sirs Noreii Little received woliet Saturday that they had suc cessfully massed the chair bonrs at oureing examination Mrs Martha Moderson superintendent of the hospital announced The nurses took the examination in Sietaberst ia doad.
A fragmented report describes a severe winter storm sweeping Colorado and western Nebraska, bringing subzero temperatures and heavy snowfall across many counties and passes. The system impacted Denver and the high country, with Monarch Pass and the San Juan region heavily snowbound. A separate Rome note mentions a new monetary accord between Italy and Murcia.
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