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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1930
Page
9
Four men were involved in a robbery near the O Rourke residence with a lookout in a parked car. A police description linked a suspect to a long-time local police character, aiding identification. Detectives believe the group may be connected to several hold ups in nearby towns over the past three months.
Testimony warns of an unruly courtroom crowd as defense and government clash over mercury poisoning in Mrs Shepard's death. Doctors say without full autopsy no definite cause. witnesses recall heavy drinking patterns and possible plans to move to California.
Edmonton reports George Dwernychuk, 47, to hang in February for killing five members of the Walinski family at Smoky Lake Alberta after wife left him for Vancouver. Justice Mord imposed death eight and a half hours after jurors were sworn, as police traced the rapid conviction. Victims listed include Mrs Helen Walinski and her relatives.
In Memphis on December 18, Bishop Thomas F. Gailor recalled kissing New York banker J. P. Morgan after visiting him in New York. Gailor described Morgan’s response, a late business gift of 216000, and a subsequent 300000 telegram from Europe to support the University of the South at Sewanee.
Waterloo dispatch reports Seneca county apples sold to foreign fruit dealers. Harry Rothnagle, local apple grower, shipped Ben Davis variety abroad, noted as unaffected by slight water.
Tomas Cornandes, jailed for the Harts Williams killing, sparked headlines by announcing intent to wed Laredo resident Elvira Espnears. Conflicting reports claimed the marriage was off, then a telegram stated she would travel to San Antonio for the ceremony. Justice Sleppenteck stood ready to perform the nuptials.
DENVAM December 18. Parents of a months old daughter tried to ease a febrile convulsion with a warm bath and simple home remedy as coroner Hogtylek investigates the death of Jean May Mueller.
In Mempine Tennessee on December 18 a man identified as Ay Vetlis has failed to cash a ten dollar note issued by the Bank of America and Tennessee institutions. The note, stamped by the state and backed by various committees, proved invalid for payment.
A massive blaze swept through two business buildings in Bonham today, destroying much of a main block. Estimated loss reaches $75,000 with portions of the Arnold company building and a nearby loft insured. fire officials say the flames were hard to control and caused extensive damage across the block.
Four people were injured when a pickup and passenger car collided head on on the Salado Creek bridge near Sutherland Springs shortly before noon. Names and addresses appeared jumbled in the report, with victims including J Ortiz and Tony Reynosa being taken to Robert W D Green Hospital.
The San Antonio Graduate Nurse Association will hold its Christmas party on December 22 at 3 p.m. in the Hubert S. Green Hospital auditorium. Miss Margaret Loon and Miss Born Storth are in charge of the program.
A Mexican youth was captured after a morning pursuit through the north city area following an alleged theft of an overcoat from Dave Summerk, a carpenter at 412 San Pedro in the 200 block of Grameres price, Thursday.
St Louis health investigators found that 17 members of the St Louis Women’s club became ill after salad from a luncheon. The investigation, noted in the special Light Classified ad section, cited several items of interest in the column.
Stated to aid bronchial troubles colds asthma and related symptoms the remedy supposedly treats persistent coughs. Marketed by Tilton Mewlten Co Bedale Ma and sold at agents under various names.
Modern pleasant speedy remedy Pinroleum is recommended for three actions inhibiting germs treating nose and throat and clearing air passages. Doctors endorse its use for soothing membranes and it is available from all druggists.
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