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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1929

Page

2

Mystery of King death reopens after new testimony

In New York City evidence from Mrs Dreyfus prompts officials to consider reopening the 1025 strangling case of Dot King. Witness Edmond McBrian, a New York broker, is tied to the earlier investigation as authorities reassess whether the death was accidental or foul play amid high society circles.

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Prison guard George Atkins linked to Auburn mutiny case

A photograph shows George E. Atkins among guards at Auburn prison tied to last week’s mutiny. Albert E. Guimares, a dancer for Whitnhed women, faced police grilling and denied knowledge of Miss King’s murder. He claimed alibi details and said he dined with friends before returning to his hotel.

George E. Atkins Auburn, N. Y Albert E. Guimares Cuiuares Ining Miss King Mebitain MeHryin Pelier Dot Ammaren Ile Hotel Ajratar Ile da. m Melttgn Gliannre Guimares Cguimares

Hardware store robbed near North Street

Merchandise valued at unknown sum vanished from Potehernich's Hardware Store at 211 North Street over the weekend, with 46 pocket knives and 350 rounds of 22 caliber shells reported missing. Patrons baffled by how burglars entered, detectives Johnny Lurber and J. F. Tireseh assigned to the case. other missing items include firearms, field glasses, and assorted merchandise.

Potehernich St. Mary’ Street Patice Mathe Ik Waa Johnny Lurber J. F. Tireseh

Public Welfare Gifts 10 Million From Pittsburgh Capitalist

A gift of 10 million dollars from Maurice Talk a Pittsburgh capitalist and philanthropist will be expended through philanthropic foundations to aid public welfare. The fund named the Maurice and Lara Falk Foundation will be established as a memorial to Mrs Falk and begin distributions early next year. The entire principal and interest will be spent within 50 years.

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Dallas Deputy Beaten to Death Near Cemetery Warehouse

Dallas county deputy Broome, 45, was found beaten to death at a cemetery warehouse where he had been assigned to guard. Police arrested several persons in connection with the incident, as details emerged from the investigation in Dallas.

Dallas Broome

Young Singers Win Radio Awards in National Auditions

In New York the third national radio audition for youthful singers, sponsored by the al wlder Kent foundation, named Miss Geneview Rowe of Wooster Ohio and Edward Kane of Atlanta Ga as first prize winners. Miss Rowe, 20, won for coloratura soprano receiving 35000, a gold decoration, and a conservatory tuition. Kane won the young men prize with an award of similar value. Other prizes included funds and tuition for various runners-up, with judges including Mrs Humer, Marcella Sembriehi, Giuseppe Sturent, and Giovanni Martinelli.

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Mother and Seven Children Killed by Axe in Quebec

In Thigh Hlyers Quebec a mother and her seven children aged 1 to 14 were struck and killed with an axe early today. The father Andrew Day was also attacked with his throat cut and hospitalized. Police are investigating the triple murder case as a suspected family tragedy.

Hlyers Quebec Svith Andrew Day Tolicé

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