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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1931
Page
3
A reprinted American Banker article argues bankers gain public confidence through sustained newspaper advertising. Editors cooperate with banks to explain banking operations and restore trust, while banks that ignore publicity risk damaging their standing with the public and investors.
A garbled report notes a death linked to an apparent misfortune. Names and details are unclear, but a 4270 dollar deposit and 179 dollars found on a person are mentioned amid hospital and legal notices. The fragmentary text references a cotillion and a physician, with inconsistent spellings throughout.
Samuel A. Draton, 73, a totally blind telephone operator, has served at the exchange for over 20 years. The article notes his daily routine, perseverance, and the clink of a drop as he works at two local sites and long-distance maurelions, highlighting his enduring contribution.
The case stems from a fatal shooting of Jesus Pena and the wounding of another during a dance at a local venue. The gunman, identified as Benito, faced bail denial as authorities pursued charges linked to the incident. The gathering, occurring during the cotton picking season, followed an earlier trip by Pena and Gonzales. The scene remained tense as investigators continued to piece together details.
A Springfield blaze at Magny Den An unnamed hotel shell hindered rescue efforts. Several victims were recovered including a week-old baby. two bodies remained unidentified with funeral pyres due to inaccessibility. Samuel Bui, janitor, his wife and child, and Robert Porter were recovered. one body was not.
Police guard witnesses John Storer and Sylvester Beak in Albany as detectives pursue a catatonic diamond murder case. A letter threats and a witness move toward Marion Rabe in a Catskills route, with a new clan investigation and possible rival suspects.
Coast towns reported heavy damage from a Christmas gale hitting California shores. Los Angeles saw property ruin including five garages blown down, Culver City flooded, and shipping disruptions ongoing. In Santa Barbara channel a tanker towing halted, while heavy rain and snow affected inland ranges.
A teen about 17 entered the Red and White store on Ta mae street Saturday night, demanded $40 from the cash register, and fled out a side door with two customers behind with their backs to the owner. The clerk and patrons reported no confederate. police were notified.
MEAMIT Dig Dec 20 report states a child opened a valve on a commercial plane near Nassau and dumped gasoline into the Atlantic. Pilot Fal Stafford described a forced landing at Andras Island and a delay while fuel was recovered, delaying the flight for a day.
A Romanian flyer known as Miss Eachet prepares to attempt a record parachute jump. Reports describe her ascent, the perilous flight path, and a past near miss during a previous high altitude descent. She aims to surpass current records and set new marks in the sport.
Floodwaters from the Yollabiiehoe river threaten towns in northwestern Mississippi as levees fail under rising waters. Thousands of sandbags are deployed to reinforce barriers while residents flee to higher ground and plantations suffer damage from the flood. Glendora and Sumner endure the worst impact as streets flood and access to the towns is cut.
Fragments describe a mob funeral for Boston gang leaders with carriages, police escort and tributes. Frankie Wallace and Rees and Bailey Walst are named among mourners as authorities face rivalries and violent clashes in the wake of deadly events.
The readable text mentions neighbors visiting each other on Christmas Day and a posting agent delivering items. Details are garbled but hint at a holiday exchange or communal activity. No clear names, places, or dates beyond Christmas.
In Washington on December 20 preliminary reports from across the country show the holiday buying period beginning with a slow inventory lull. Despite some Christmas demand, sales ran below last year while values and profits fell, signaling a likely weak financial year start for many firms. Authorities expect economic conditions to strengthen after the new year as banks and merchants assess the tilt in markets.
Police seek a confidence man dubbed Christmas Vine Varmales who targeted victims across Canada this season. He allegedly persuaded victims to cash checks totaling 11,100 across multiple banks, including the We Vionation Bank and Bank of Mardres, with the latest incident involving a 3,600 check in Bayanton. His motive and full identity remain under investigation.
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