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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1936
Page
2
Bank clearings in 22 principal cities rose above 7.23 billion for the week ended December 18, the third rise this year. Don and Bradstreet reported the total at 7,233,868,000, down 15.7 percent from the prior week. New York City clearings reached 4,754,551,000, up 16.4 percent from the 1995 period.
Marcus Dixon a Comanche county farmer surrendered at the sheriff's office after the slaying yesterday of Smmeb Ferrell, 67, whose body with three bullet wounds was found in a pasture on Dixon’s neighbor’s farm. Dixon said to county attorney Dalghi Malcolm, “I shot a man,” and reported the men had quarreled over some cattle. No charge filed yet amid ongoing inquiry. tax and city finance details included in report show broad gains in city revenues versus last year.
In San Francisco on December 17 1911 Prink Gore Williams the last of four men captured over the head and hands murder of Harry R Miller a retired Cincinnati fire captain was detained by Indiana state police. Williams arrested yesterday in the downtown store men’s furnishing department where he began work Tuesday. Inspectors Engler and Husted said he signed a statement admitting participation in Miller’s abduction though he denied a role in the killing.
Jacksonville reports a record grapefruit season in Florida with an estimated 27,523,000 boxes, up about 9 million from last year. Campaigns target nationwide promotion through 37,000 stores, ads in northern cities, and a federal distribution plan for relief clients, while shipment limits curb oversupply.
Three people including two engineers and a fireman were killed in a head on crash between a Louisville and Nashville passenger train and a standing northbound train in Castleberry Alabama. Passengers were shaken but no serious injuries reported.
Bexar Facts lists community happenings and notable residents in a busy holiday week. Prominent names include Louis J. Riklin and Virginia McKinney, with weddings, debates, club dances, and multiple travels. Local arts scenes appear as new bands form while restoration delays at the Alamo affect morning openings.
George Silver of Davenport Oklahoma faced a $1500 bond after auto theft and DWI complaints filed by J. W. Bryant. The car, valued at $500, was reported stolen from Frank A. Peters of Brooksfield. The defendant gave the alias Slicer though listed as Clyser in the docket.
Robert Taylor appeared at the Camilley stage signing autographs for fans. He signed about 2100 photographs and 500 membership items for the Robert Taylor Fan Club, despite writer's cramp.
An express package delivered to Clark Gable yesterday proved to be native Irish shamrock from County Clare. The gift was sent as he prepared to play the lead in Par hell and adds a touch of Irish luck to the star’s forthcoming role.
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