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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1930

Page

3

Major Tells of Home Life in Court Testimony

Fragmented testimony describes Mrs Shepard's alleged mercurial poisoning and alcoholism. Shepard faces questions about autopsy plans and motives. Relations with Grace Brandon and past Manila visit cited. testimony references a hard life and marital strain affecting perceptions of death and cremation.

Hroweler Glass Brewater Udga Hrewster Shepard Brewster Fort Riley Denn Frewster Lenver Grace Brandon William W. Southam Fort Lanamireton Texan Afra Saliope Acd Hic Yang Hrothpa

Theft Reported In Stray Valise Incident

Police were told of a theft involving a valise. A Bare girl allegedly stole the item during a visit, with the complainant citing a suspect described as a bare girl and naming several locals in a fragmented report.

Windy Texas Upset by Unseasonable Cold Snap

Light snow and freezing rain plagued several Texas towns as unusually cold air swept across the state. Forecasters warned of continued frost while San Antonio and Dallas reported subfreezing lows, with record lows noted in multiple counties and plaintiffs about icy roads. A statewide warning urged residents to brace for more wintry conditions through Wednesday night.

Eacy Hilary Cost Dot Jaorboc Awent Ayee Blasa Texas San Antonin Mercury Sore Nortiana Kelly Field Tata Alanie Heights Woullaws Hilla North Teans San Antonio

Tasslin Hogies Bond Granted on Liquor Charge

United States Commissioner Pao Ae Tockunrt released Tasslin Hogies on a S100 bond after a scheme involving liquor manufacture and possession of property tied to the charge. The case references a plan to avoid guile and notes the original band and involvement in voonploimy.

Tasslin Hogies United States Pao Ae

Broken sprinkler damage floods city building

Nonsensical OCR fragment describes a sprinkler failure at a building with references to names Morrison and Overman, a water dam failure, and costs. The readable content is limited to a chaotic mix of names and vague events, with no clear outcome or date.

Sitinkterland Wholemale Clothiers Naserro Altel G. Sarna

Turbulent Markets and Global Headlines Amid Financial Panic

The piece notes a wave of fear on Wall Street as investors dump stocks below value, expecting a rebound later. It highlights a belief that dividends will justify prices, cites Simon Bolivar’s legacy and independence struggles, and references violence in Chicago and Spain. It mentions shifting prices, currency issues, and economic tension worldwide.

Americ Wall Street

City Promises Bond Vote Support For School Measure

City officials led by Mayor C. M. Chambers announce backing for a school bond issue to be presented to San Antonio voters on Thursday. The event will be officially hosted by city employees and representatives, with a featured presentation to persuade residents.

Uinti Invets San Antonio Eux C. M. Chambers Weds

Railroad Agents Visit San Antonio Offices

Railroad agents from Chicago based Great Western Railway visit San Antonio offices detailing livestock operations and regional rail lines. W C Jones, W H Wilson tied to regional agriculture and transport. The visit highlights coordination between rail service and livestock markets in the area.

S.A W. ON. Jones Ghicaxa Great Western Railroad Dallan H. Wilson General Livestock Wort Worth San Antonio

Poincare Shows Gain in Health

An official bulletin issued today states Poincare is improving in health after a period of illness. The report notes better signs in recovery and provides cautious optimism about his condition.

Poincarr

Drought Relief Sum Cut in Half in Washington

The high agriculture weighing body voted to cut the drought relief from 6080 to 000. They noted widespread smoking and related health concerns. Executives pressed for tighter controls and a tighter budget amid rising tobacco usage.

Hige Agriculture Weainiiting

Dry Officers Defy Judge in Prohibition Enforcement

Federal and state officers resist a lower court ruling on the eighteenth amendment and the Volstead Act. Judge Clark’s decision prompts continued enforcement in New Jersey with government officials pledging to uphold prohibition. Authorities urge perseverance as higher courts may decide the issue.

Newark W. J. Dee LT US Cuitat Willian Clack Jon J. Pennington Pennsylvania New Dorety Delaware Philadelphia Struttions Washington New Jersey United States Philip Forman Tt Trentan Clark Vial Ava Heuilhy Gudges Cohalan Fin Iis Ese Hawey ‘Behierd New York Henry Cohen New Ferrey Tie Flefe Tudee Clark

Guatemalan Rebels Seize Power In Constitutional Crisis

Fragmented OCR text reports a coup attempt and shifts in Guatemala involving rebels and military factions. It mentions a change in leadership as President Agnier or related figures are named, with references to export controls and tensions within the government and armed forces. The garbled wording limits precise details.

Blalty Sesterday Guatewale Dbuswdibli Priday Presidet Agnier Chacon Uuitul St Endars Preallent Wishin Ling Luis Getulia Var Urail

Visit to Court Clerk Costs $2 and Arrests Reported

A court session recounts a visit to the clerk costing two dollars. Jester arrested Cohen after secured alias warrant. Cohen paid a nine dollar two dollar fine. The text mentions M. Cohen, M. Anst, and Charles Berens with references to Soledad and Tentlic Offers amid unclear details.

Lion Court Praved M. Cohen Peila Wyehio M. Anst Cocoa Coton Elena Parkine Park Soledad Aleat Tentlic Charles Berens Cohen

Taste Held Guide on What to Eat

A fragmented notice from Hamilton and Colgate hints at a guide or study on diet and digestion. It mentions a tool or test measuring fondness for foods and the effect of foot movement on digestion, with references to Masse burgumeter like experiments. Names and places appear garbled but indicate a university context.

Hamilgtos Colgate University

Robber Sentenced in Local Poor Box Case

In a local court, John Doel of BO received a formal sentence after pleading guilty to theft from a poor box. The case, heard in the house of eneert Hien, concluded with a jail term of one year and related penalties.

Cncagn Lee Pililivet John Doel Eneert Hien

Farm Crops Drop Two Million in Value Report

A fragmented notice from Dec 17 indicates a decline in farm crop values nationwide, with the agriculture department noting losses totaling about two million. The garbled text mentions pads of figures and references to commodity pricing, but specifics are unclear.

Nericulture Department S

Woman Author of Youth Stories Dies in Florida

An obituary notes the death of a woman author associated with youth tales and a Temple of writings. The report references her residence in Miami and hints at public demonstrations or health themes connected to her work, with local figures and a city audience in focus.

Arthor Voune

Woman Injured as Dishes Fall on Vera Burrs

Partial readable text notes a woman injured when dishes fell. The fragment mentions Miss Vera Burrs and hospital treatment at Roost Hospital. Details on incident time, cause, and injuries are incomplete but indicate domestic accident with falling crockery and medical attention. Further specifics are unavailable in the readable portion.

Vera Burrs Pyiuffceet

Princess Horn, Cato. A Mistyped Royal Birth Notice

Fragmentary OCR text mentions a princess or royal names with garbled phrases about a birth or ceremony. Names appear as Princess Horn and Cato with unclear dates. The readable parts suggest a formal notice but lack coherent details or context.

Tate Loses Fail Fight In Railroad Injunction Case

In a Dec 17 decision, the state court invalidates a lower court ruling blocking the railroad from enforcing a full crew requirement on motor propelled trains. The judge reads from the record, concluding the interpreter misapplied the law. The ruling prevents enforcement of the injunction against electric trains.

Dietriet Calhoun

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