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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1931

Page

9

Store Hold Up Trial Set For Monday

A grocer and Wright are tied to a robbery and extortion case involving $78,000 from millionaire R W Morrison. A special venire of 300 was ordered after earlier delays. District Attorney Walter and Judge W S Anthony oversee the Wright trial in the fourth district court with Edmonds and St Clair among witnesses.

WU Wrigne Nila Nyay Weight Tobbing Uhinty-seventh District Anderson Anthony Wright Gsault R. W. Morrison Mulliionaire Walter ‘Yuan Walter Mery Fourth District Courtes Muatthews

Wright’s Murder Trial Tangles Texas Court Calendar

Delos Vines and Times Young Jr. alae to represent the state while Wright faces a long delay. Defense seeks a continuance as Judge Branton presides in Jourdanton for a three week term starting Monday. Wright, a fugitive for 11 months, was linked to accomplices Connoroft Bilmondson and Mary Avn Cothron’s murder case in Mason, Texas.

Wright Altersey Smith Branton Nih Jourdanton Attornes Tyna Saul Justine Connoroft Bilmondson Mason Tesas Hiavattorney Grace Alert Hausser Wo Hs Muller Seriff Mary Avn Cothron

State Eyes Decision On Gasoline Tax Priority

Federal district court to hear whether the state can claim priority over property used in gasoline distribution for the four cent gasoline tax. Hoffman Oil Co faced $4104 in taxes, with attorney general arguing for state liens while Judge Duval West urged briefs and a possible hearing before Christmas. The case marks a significant early test of liens on property used in distribution.

Federal District Court A. 1 Hatfmen Oil Company Hawkrngs Duval West West Bankepter Hell Waters Ina

Looted safe fingerprint found linking suspect in town theft

George Gagmond of the criminal identifications department reports a fingerprint from a looted safe connected to a Friday theft at the Kuipna Mercantile company in Kainpa. The trace points to a suspect described as a shiek te hopes, with R200 stolen.

George Gagmond Criminal Identifications Department Satireday Shiek Te Hopes Ani Kuipna Mercantile Company Kainpa Perna Bamiond

Leviathan Unable To Enter Cristobal Harbor

The giant liner Leviathan cannot enter Cristobal Harbor due to a 39 foot river depth and limits of the harbor channel. Officials advise awaiting favorable tides or dredging to accommodate the ship for its planned cruise.

Cristobal Canal Zone Ghallow

Novelist Will Winter Plans Winter Work in San Antonio

Burton Davis, author and former San Antonio journalist, will spend the winter in San Antonio to complete a new Jersey novel manuscript. For seven years he has been a regular contributor to unsettled SEN and has built a varied body of work.

Burton Davis San Antonio

Walton Trial on Fraud Charges to Resume Monday

Walton, former Oklahoma governor J. Cy Walton and 10 co defendants face fraud charges over Universal Oil and Gas operations. Prosecutors this week outlined alleged violations of securities laws involving stockholders and prospective investors in the case set to reconvene Monday in federal court.

Oklamoma City ACMS J. Cy Dack) Walton Oklahoma Universal, Oi and Gag Company Fedteen Govecrmumng

Woman Dead as Blast Destroys House in LASADINA Incident

A blast shattered windows and wrecked a house injuring Mrs. Alnrig G Baker who died, and W. A. Harker, her husband, escaped uninjured. Three rooms were demolished. No cause was found for the blast. The event occurred in LASADINA.

Lasadina Ceuit

Volunteers' Chief Reported Progress After Operation

Nallington Booll, president of volunteers of America, remains in Doctors hospital in serious but improving condition after an operation for a kidney disorder. The operation occurred a week ago and hospital staff report steady progress tonight.

Nallington’ Booll Cohinteers of America Doctors Hospital

Degree Ends Damage Suit In Seventies District Court

The case involves Marcy Willetin Giester and Hil Chorman former wife of LLC Thorning a prominent gate operator. William Yang Wieslon and Giesler contested alienation and support terms in a 1991 February suit, with out of court settlements reported and later divorce actions tied to the decree.

Marcy Willetin Giester Hil Chorman LLC, Thorning Pominent Cent Gate SMLGW Ales Giesler Thorman Ale NM Amedasty Cor Ales Giesler Fisuo Irsler Marilyn Fanice

Worry Causes An Early Death Says Physician

Dr. Wiktimy A. White, physician and hospital superintendent, warns worry hate and fear harm health. He asserts prolonged emotional strain leads to breakdown and early death. He urges parents to shield children from constant dangers and avoid scaring them.

Wallington D.C Wiktimy A. White St. Mmlendert’s Hospital White de Elatea White

Professor G W Besserer Dies in Austin

Austin Wexay December 12 Professor G W Besserer aged eighty famed for minor theatrical roles in the state died today here He had been rehearsing a one man piece and fell from his stage at the Confederate Worm home slipping on stairs and was killed at once The death ends a long note in local theater circles.

Austin Wexay Hesserer Arere Ines Jesserer

Kelly Pilots After Ships to Dayton for Planes

Lieutenants C. Mallory and W. D. Ola accompany Kelly Geld pilots who will rail to Dayton Ohio to secure Bab planes for ferrying to Kelly Field. The mission supports student training and aircraft readiness at the base.

Tr. C. Mallory W. D. Ola Kelly Geld Dayton Ohio Kelly Field

Spain's President Analyzes Cabinet Crisis

Madrid reports President Aleare faced with his first cabinet crisis as Prime Minister Azan resigned amid dissolution of the core state. Aleala conferred with political leaders throughout the day and planned to ask Axane to form a new cabinet.

Madnid Dee Niveta Aleare Aswerm Strogght Peomier Mainiet Azan Toiayine Corsteey aAleala Das Axane

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