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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1930

Page

2

Poison toxin linked to university death inquiry in Texas

A Texas widow, Mrs Mildeed Woodrutt of San Antonio, died from picrotin poisoning amid a university scandal. An investigation reopened, with a grand jury, jail detentions and expulsion of students involved in a liquor ring. Dr Goolson and city chemist Nagler confirmed the poison found in the stomach, while other organs appeared normal.

Mildred Woodruff San Antonio Austin Texas A & M Mildeed Woodrutt Neous Wesawsimerth Limis County Pram Courenca Nest Werk Leary Rooks Awsen Roth Brooks Adttorne May Archer Wyavix County George Matthews Justice of the Peace Grand Jury K. T. NK. Gondson Besar Jentice Denee Pichotin Liseman Nagler Sinteit Nicreiln Lsu Iiternity Univats Teray Leazert Goolson Junlice Mott Nestor

Indians Paid 700 to Reveal Wreck Victims Location

A court remanded a case where two Manitobans faced charges for divulging the location of dead aviators. The article notes the investigation into wreckage near a river bend, involving claim of finding bodies and a toll on informants.

Youth Stays Girl After Dance Refusal Incident

A 15 year old girl from Samstown, Delaware, was attending a dance when Ernest Hien and Ming Miliead Lang allegedly forced by authorities to leave with a group led by Killen. After Miss Tang refused a dance with Downe, Downe joined Killen on the floor. police intervened and fired twice, ending the confrontation with the girl and her partner remaining by the exit.

Neral Finwas Samstown Killen Miss Tang Downe

Fragmented OCR News Item Incoherent Text

A damaged OCR fragment describes a chaotic scene with references to fire and a fallen or hurt party. The readable elements include scattered names and places but no coherent event, date, or clear actors to identify. Further readable context is needed to form a solid summary.

New Year Dance Plans Reported By City Groups

A scrambled note lists plans for a New Year’s Eve dance and social events hosted by community groups including the Wonder Circle and Alana Temple No 1. It mentions an admission related to Petie Allen Hart and Council attendees. The document references a plan for a church ball, a guardian committee, and a president Charles Doyle with other named individuals and locations.

Allen Hart New York Determer

Bids to Be Asked on Canal Project

Houston note outlines plans for a canal project with interbasin links between Chiquimane and nearby rivers. Roy Milles, executive vice president of the association, warns bidding will start within a few days.

Houston Dee

Arkansas to Seek Our Driver Laws

Fragmentary text outlines potential driver license reforms in Arkansas, focusing on vehicle operation rules and required licensing. The garbled source mentions cell propellered vehicles and possible driver license requirements, with unclear dates or specifics.

Arkansas

Four Brothers In Custody After Salem Slaying Feud

Salem Ind December 20 four Gibson brothers and others led a posse to seize five alleged slavers of their father. Otia Gibson was killed by town marshal Elmer Gerald after wounding him. Gilfred Gibson and Danny Alpizo were subjects of local posses. John and Pleas Spurlock linked to the December 14 Pathan Ginga gang incident.

Salem Ind Tennessee Otia Gibson Elmer Gerald Gerald Gilfred Gitson Dannny Alpizo Gilfred Gibson Shreiff John and Pleas Spurlock Pathan Ginga Alonzo Dil

Valley Woman Is Killed in Mishap

A Valley woman, Mrs HL F Moore of Fil Cayoty, died after a head-on collision on a highway near Alice while en route to visit relatives in San Antonio. Her husband and child were hospitalized with injuries, and the wreck occurred yesterday afternoon.

Bos Auag Kosas HL. F. Moore Fil Cayoty Wensae Darathr Howelt Alice Maorr San Antonio

San Angelo Plans Installment Tax

San Angelo plans to abolish semi annual tax payments and explores the option of combining or discontinuing the plan after the start date. The report notes a local commission discussion, with references to alternating or ending installments and related civic deliberations.

San Angelo Trans Dev S— Mie App

Smoker Fails to Gain Brand Amid Tense Store Incident

Police report a chaotic scene at a Wey rate Wey area shop as a smoker and companion clash over brand cigarettes. Hicks Verame Firibix and Conner were involved. an officer noted a man knocked down during the disturbance and later released after questioning.

Twe Jinks Wipling Claes Arik Micka Ani Waltros Hicks Rerick Vindter Conner Pyrer Prieger Conmelhirinlam

Transit Lines Acquisition Bid Stirs City Officials

New York transit leadership explores a proposed purchase of transit lines and equipment from private firms. The plan aims to secure a sizable stake in the transit system while honoring legal requirements and awaiting official approval from the city state authorities.

New York Mee Acquisiviny Pntermyer Apeds Toripo Vily Gerhati My Wath Ehtieuian Keaukdy oMucketGus ‘Transit Anterborowgh Atupsid Transit Directirites

Widow of Home Founder Buried in San Antonio Funeral

The widow of a local home founder was buried after Sunday services at her daughter's home in the city. The procession proceeded to San Antonio for funeral rites at the German Lutheran church conducted by Pastor Stev. W. Poletyr. Burial followed at the cemetery at the DMS Folk home in San Antonio. Survived by her son and sister Mrs. Mare Max York.

M. Tesas W. Nye Wasiie Alihodigh Church San Antonio Cureman Lutheran Church Lipeclion Stev Poletyr DMS Folk Home An Antonio Morroshand Martin Marin Te Ohl Falls Antonie Schmidt Minaster Caniel Bla Siater Mare Max York

Range Rainfall Average Is Told

Karnes county figures show 16.8 percent in rainfall increase while 127 recorded 14 inches or more than twice last year's total. The forty year average is just under 10 inches with October bringing the heaviest fall yesterday and no precipitation noted at sea.

Karnes John Limponery Trange Turing Geckes

Turkey Business Proves Profitable

In a terse market note, trade activity shows Turkish ventures delivering gains. Despite limited details, investors eye profitable opportunities and expect continued demand across sectors.

Turkey

Bastrop School Forms 4-H Club Officers

Bastrop school forms a 4-H club with officers elected. Gordon Cottle serves as president Teer Dottin as vice president and Harrell Timuawk as secretary. Members include Jowler and others listed in the fragmented notice.

Bastrop School Bastrod Manty Ageley S. Millington Cers Gordon Cottle Teer Dottin Averet Ney Harrell Timuawk Hbenlzere

Bastrop Students Will Have Dance Event at Park Pavilion

Students from Bastrop are preparing a community dance event at the park pavilion on Tuesday night. The program will feature performances by local arts students and special guests from Detroit arranged by organizers Fink and Mrs Fink.

Bastrop Onivergins Torus Alia Fair Park Muster Fire Dance Austin

Port History 5 Compile Navy Corpus Christi Port

Compiled port history notes the development of Corpus Christi port as a major historical work. Roy Miles serves as special representative for the coastal union, with 14 leather bound volumes cataloged. The narrative covers early surveys, associated committees, and preservation aims for public libraries.

Cutusu Texas Corpus Christa Eer Roy Milles Pork Tutra Coastal Unual Association Lowisinna Esa Miller Uffiew Sehileh Lm Cainigw

Soldiers and civilians tied to city lootings in recent raids

An alleged gang of soldiers and women faced questioning after a series of robberies. Authorities say 12 men and women were involved, with several arrested at the Kort Sam Houston guard house. One victim identified stolen items from the Whales One Girecere company, with more suspects detained on Manton Street.

Bigeret Elvil Nord Sollier Mary Quinlan Manton Street Shiv

November exports slump despite higher imports in 1950

Imperfect figures show November exports at 381.725 million while imports exceeded them by SGS8007,008 for the first 11 months of 1950. Commerce department reports November exports around SYS3-HL.000, versus 490.000 in November of earlier data, and 1625.

SYI

Wildcat Hit Oil Sand in Jim Hoge Area

A crude OCR fragment reports an oil sand discovery near Laredo in Jim Hoge area during Monday operations. It mentions a well spindle Cesnton Gasial Merk 7 of survey 23 and a conclusive encounter with subsurface formations, with limited readable details on the event and parties involved.

Wildcat Jim Hoge Laredo Allen Tin Loge Wil Cums

Pugilist and Girl Detained by Police in Summerland

In Summerland, a pugilist and a girl were detained by police after an incident at a local event. Investigators say the pair are cooperating as officers review statements and determine whether laws were broken.

Draw Charges for Soldiers in Christmas Prison Escape

Soldiers charged with offenses after a Christmas escape at Camp Bulls and Fort Sam Houston include Hiaghwar robbers burglary and desertion. Three escapees were recaptured on a highway near Junction after a ride was arranged by Sheriff Frank Patterson of Kimble County. Sentences range from six months to one year, with Blasi Lactorecay set to receive 150 dollars for capture. all men had fewer than six months in confinement.

Fort Sam Houston Camp Bulls Long Highway Acaor Junction Fus Sheri Frank Patterson Kimblecowl Chen conGnemert Len Luines Tota di Mosin Patrick Amoeney Ain Nausommissionen Blasi Lactorecay

Solon’s Plans Promise Co operative Society Growth

In Mexico Cody Nec 2, Solon plans a reform program to build a cooperative society including fair wages, reduced personal production, and reforms. He vows to raise living standards, establish juster governance, and extend schooling rooted in religious thought aligned with Albanian ideas.

Mexico Cody Nec Tontas Gorrie Cannki Ravertier Tanasco Ate Sutom Great Co-Operative Society

Public Works Soon to Get Under Way

Public works projects in the United States will begin within months with a definite plan and an expenditure exceeding 800000. Col. Arthur Woods, chairman of the president s emergency employment committee, announced the program.

Furniture Orders Show Big Slump

Public accountants Spidman and Beulaan certify overall orders plunged, with notable declines in delivery and demand across sectors. The report highlights a sharp decrease in furniture purchases, implying broader market softness and reduced production activity.

Mra J D Woolford Dead in Houston

Mrs J D Woolford, long time Houston resident and widow of Lorn Woolford, former motor at Houston, passed away at an unnamed hospital. She was mother to several children and a well known local figure. Funeral details pending.

J. D. Wioclford Houston D. Woolford Batra

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