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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1931
Page
3
The report details a fatal shooting near a road outside Austin, with a man dying from a spine injury after a struggle with a suspect. Investigating officers seek two possible motives, including robbery and a personal feud, while a sheriff's deputy questions a suspect held briefly before releasing him.
Brady attorney Tirady de Betalla Om Newman, 71, died here last night of an illness. Judge Newnan served on the Democratic ticket. He is survived by his widow and a daughter.
In Washington two Mrs Herbert Hoover and the Marine Band led a charity event at a White House theater. The Christmas party distributed gifts to 1600 children, bringing smiles as they left with packages and poinsettias.
The piece notes a Desert Explorer arriving in the United States, described with fragmented lines about Arabia’s great deserts and a claimed first white man to cross a desert. It mentions Penang and Mn Trertraim and hints at a dramatic motive or confrontation, all in a terse, garbled 57 section within Light Classified.
On its first day back in business the Commonwealth bank and trust company resumed operations with deposits exceeding withdrawals by about 100000. The lobby buzzed as 15 to 20 customers were served at a time while florals and telegrams flooded in congratulating officers. Deposits included several over 1000 and a single 20000 as the bank extended hours to support Christmas withdrawals.
A 21 year old father of two was sentenced to one year and nine days in a federal reformatory at Chilliwack after being convicted in U.S. District Court. The man, with a wife and two children, faced charges tied to transporting a stolen vehicle from Lancaster County to the city last November. The defense argued the car was taken while its owner was on National Guard duty, and the family’s welfare was cited in the non-support finding.
Tax Collector Maury Maverick announced a 8467.88 Christmas rebate to over 100 delinquent taxpayers who paid interest and penalties in recent months. The Texas Supreme Court ruled a new law reducing penalties if principal is paid by January 11, 1032, making the refund possible once litigation ends in the higher court.
An appeal was filed after the injunction denial in the City Central case. Plaintiffs De Kamjanant Af Mesica Guy and Olivette Tames challenged actions by a local court and sought to halt a meeting related to Trunt company plans under Special Inve Wo.
Police report a small smart theft where two suspects nicknamed Knobknockers obtained two Canadian nickels and stole clothing worth 100 dollars from G. Berry at 103i 3 streets. Another incident on Ti Avant Street saw M. Ta. Young robbed of a watch and 40 dollars stolen on Touston Street near Riadalune. C. A. Gammonn on Thea Avenue was also noted in the report.
Beckley West Virginia Dee 24 a fire caused two hundred thousand dollars in damage to eight downtown stores. Firemen fought the blaze for hours as smoke filled the block and nearby businesses were evacuated. Local investigators reported the cause under investigation with no injuries. A separate ad item mentions a Christmas fireworks display in Texas and a dealer spotlight for military plaza products.
Mexico City reports indicate Pullinny company workers threaten a walkout today as talks resume. Employees demand higher pay for evening shifts in response to recent charges amid railway workers' actions and anticipated federal board arbitration.
Readable fragments show war veterans planning a capital parade to press for a veterans bonus. President Cetis and Speaker fierner endorse orderly demonstration on Pennsylvania Avenue near the White House, with police cooperation and no disruption.
Justices marked annual custom at the county jail to show prisoners retried and acquitted while shoplifters and pickpockets faced separate outcomes. Three ponds of tarkas and fixings will be sent to prisoners at noon Friday per Tiler KM Brarhear. Prisoners received candy and cake and will sing carols Thursday night.
Fragmented OCR notes describe weather conditions across regions including Texas and nearby states with references to clear and cloudy spells, temperatures, and forecasts. The page lists places like Dallas Fort Worth and Kansas City with sporadic names and, amid garbled text, partial mentions of dates and weather terms.
Ten airmen were killed when their aircraft crashed during a flight to Sea Paulas near Rio de Fane King. Investigators attributed the mishap to unknown factors as authorities reported the tragedy today.
The weather outlook claims a conspiracy by forecasters to delay Santa as mild December warmth spreads from Chicago to New York and Pittsburgh. Reports note record highs and flower blooms while Christmas gift plans and winter gear purchases adjust to the unexpected warmth across much of the nation.
Dec 14. A. Doughty, 17, was killed and five other members of the Shyer reek Inn basketball team were injured when their automobile plunged over a bank. The crash occurred today in SPHRD, Ind. No further details available.
About 400 travelers aboard the liner Empress of Turkey arrived in Haifa and proceeded to Bethlehem for Christmas services. An advertisement notes Keene's in San Antonio offering fireworks, touting a wide selection as the season’s gift.
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