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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1931
Page
2
District attorney holds letters in an extortion case as the early trial of an alleged mastermind proceeds. The report notes authorities are pursuing charges against several men linked to the scheme and outlines the case’s initial developments.
Sheriff Bausser captured Boechy tring and Jesus Castro in a clever trap after complaints charged them with sending threatening letters. The arrests followed a plot dating to late 1980, with letters alleging a $5000 ransom from Morrison.w
The Hermann Sons' Benevolent committee announces a series of dances and events starting February 14 1931 at venues including the Culebra Inn and Midway. Patrons can enjoy Old-time and modern dances, live bands, prizes for ladies and gentlemen, and weekend social gatherings with varying admission and entertainment across multiple dates and locales.
Washington officials debated delaying action on a World War widows and orphans pension, aiming to complete the total pension program by December. The committee met in executive session after Hines urged progress, with earlier estimates totaling $29,137,006 and other figures disclosed for the First Year portion.
The readable lines describe normal sewer disruption expected day. A Friday evening event at 621 p.m. and a series of pricing and condition notes for flight related items and ceilings across regions. Names and places appear in garbled form, but indicate schedules, rates, and weather related indicators for a period around Friday.
First in a series of fingerprinting classes held in the assembly room as Sana Antonio police train in ABCs of fingerprint analysis. Lt. A. B. Milstead, a fingerprint expert, demonstrated surface retention of impressions and explained surfaces suitable for lifting prints. Milstead will address peace officers at a February 20 21 meeting in preparation for the West Texas Association convention, as part of the district attorney event.
Detroit Feb 13 A Chicago advertising executive James J Mangan leaped from his seat in a Chicago Detroit airliner over South Bend shouting he would help run the plane He opened an door and hurled objects while passengers and crew fought to restrain him Pilot and four police officers subdued him landing the craft at city airport Mangan was taken to receiving hospital psychopathic ward for observation Louis Steward of Plano Ill and others reported the incident
Renzo News Agency reports Aimer Semple McPherson and her daughter Roberta sailed from Kobe toward Mongkong to visit the grave of her father Robert Semple, a missionary who died in 1611. Roberta said they are en route amid the voyage, which has eased Aimee's nerves.
Reported in early 1927, couples fled California after a July 20 law requiring three days' notice for intentions to wed. Nearly 2,000 pairs sought marriage in nearby states or Mexico as a result. Separate dispatch from Minnesota notes improving condition of former Congress member Andrew J. Velstein after an emergency operation for appendicitis.
Charles Teeter, 75, files in Superior Court for divorce from wife Katherine Seeler Teeter claiming she forced him to surrender control of property valued at 729 720. Teeter alleges threats and intimidation amid their five decade marriage. He says his wife earned 312 000 to 20 000 monthly while he worked on the farm, seeking division of community assets.
San Francisco February 13 The California grape control card is under consideration by a committee report recommending repeal of the state prohibition law and reduction of wine production by 240000 tons. The report was forwarded to the federal jammed beard, Tepunor of the grape organization.
A Beiyukat party proposal introduced in the lower house would extend suffrage to women over 20. The measure aligns women with men in voting rights, signaling cross party support for expanding.
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