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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1931
Page
2
J Forrest McCut faces fraud charges as he goes on trial in federal court. The proceeding centers on alleged financial misrepresentations connected to his official duties, with prosecutors outlining claimed schemes and the defense disputing the evidence and intent. The case underscores ongoing concerns about integrity in public office and the fighting of corruption.
A distorted weather note references precipitation and flying conditions. It mentions none to light precipitation in unspecified regions and notes southwest flying conditions with unclear terrain and firing terms. The fragment lacks coherent dates or locations and includes several garbled terms.
The Red Cross announced progress toward a 10 million dollar Slough relief fund as the campaign neared its three quarter mark in Washington. The organization urged chambers to speed up efforts to avoid a later closing.
February reports indicate the zoo’s top figure, known as Sultan, died in Frisco after a week of illness. The brief note cites influenza and related complications as the cause, with officials naming the event a significant loss to the facility.
In a Fort Worth federal court, four defendants faced trial for a mail fraud scheme involving an alleged worthless oil promotion. After hours of testimony, jurors failed to connect any defendant to the charged conspiracy. McCutcheon, Steele, and co defendants Simons and Morris were named in indictments, with witnesses detailing Steele’s Dallas office and a fake oil company.
Carlyle Brooke, a gospel singer, will perform at three Hamilton churches this week sharing the life of Christ in song. The appearances include Bay Lift Temple, Highland Park Church, and a final event Friday under the Epworth Anglican society.
Booker Sneed, a Black musician, remains in Ler county jail awaiting removal to a penitentiary. Reported yesterday, details are distorted but indicate delays before transfer.
A puzzling wartime-era note hints at a cross country hop involving Paso and three Ange backers as allies seek a wary path. The fragmentary text points to an urgent movement or plan amid unsettled conditions.
A movie industry executive resigns from their post amid organizational changes. Details are limited in the readable text, with no clear names, dates, or new assignments provided.
Fragmentary OCR yields chaotic city notice mentioning a children's prize mask hall with names and dates unclear. Readable items reference Whe flernia and tiliewery days. likely event details and locations are garbled.
The city announced the certification of civil service for the fire and police departments. City Attorney T D Cobbams and secretary of state Jane McCallum discussed the amendment. A city council meeting to confirm the civil service board appointment will be held soon. Preparations for actual board operation are underway and other cities’ classifications are being studied.
In Austin on February 11 legislators prepare for a new wave of bills as the 20 day session nears end. Tribute was paid to veteran Texas writer Augh Nugent Fitzgerald Veans and U.S. Senator-elect SL Hamilton Lewis of Mlingis. Finance committees tackle major appropriations totaling over 43 million for education and state services as bills for district creation and college naming arise.
An actress and a convicted killer linked by marriage in New York as Paul Kelly and Borsby Mackare, both formerly jailed for manslaughter, wed yesterday. Kelly will play a leading role in the play Hobo opening tonight.
In Los Angeles California on February 11 1951 physicians at Clare Samaritan hospital announced Harald Mogs Jr incubator baby of comedian Mil Ared Davis Liesd has gained ten and a half ounces in weight The Lloyds celebrated their eighth wedding anniversary by visiting the child in its incubator home The newborn weighed three pounds five and one half ounces and doctors say he is doing well
The report describes a bridal revue held at the Hotel Actor venue where a bride in pajamas led a procession with attendants in matching sleepwear. The show featured a risqué, resort-themed presentation, suggesting the trend could be popular for future weddings.
E T Laubscher, president of the chamber, chaired a Wednesday session at the chamber of commerce to finalize plans for the appearance of the company. The discussion focused on season details and guarantor considerations for the program.
In Sherman Texas on February 21 1983 Thy Taine Gibby age 1 confessed to authorities that she shot her mother and two younger siblings to death. The father FE M Gibby was killed yesterday at his farm home south of town. The girl claimed her father threatened her mother with a butcher knife and rifle earlier that day.
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