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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1931

Page

2

Judge Wlean Found Dead in San Antonian City Hotel

Editor Melean and night staff reported dead in a hotel room at Nimitz notel Proverloksbury. Court adjourned after announcements. surviving widow Mildred MeTeaan of Alanie and daughter listed. Funeral arrangements to be completed Monday. details incomplete.

Via Ita McLean Nimitz Proverloksbury HO Bell Melean Krodericks Mabaffoy Fidee McLran Taleas Dintrich Meederiebsliuy Monty Aca Nener Heb Tanne Nied To Fredericks- Wits Beiref Tms M Mildred MeTeaan Alanie Lwe Mre Wakan Lebasie

Unity League Group Plans New Parade

A Unity League group met Sunday to discuss organizing a public parade for demonstration. Officials outlined tentative plans and safety considerations, aiming to showcase activities and unity within the community.

Unity League Group

Whipping Post Bill Debated in Kansas Legislature

A bill to establish the whipping post faced framing in the Kansas House. Representative Elmer J. Duffington of Sinner County, a Republican, prepared the measure amid intra party tensions.

Kansas Uri. Kon Uh—a& Bill Riusay Elmer J. Dufflngtae Sinner County Republic

Secretary Cotton Reported Better

Baltimore February 10 report on Secretary of the Treasury Cotton noting his condition after an operation for removal of a right eye and subsequent recovery at the Tobin Moore hospital with improving health following the procedure.

Cotton Baltimors Perfort Tobin

Humane group official speaks in San Antonio tour

Robert Selino of St Louis, secretary of the American Humane Association, arrived in San Antonio Monday to begin a five day speaking program. He addressed civic and business clubs and spoke on animal treatment while touring the city with national and local association members and Miss Lucy Smithers.

Toer Guews Mireeters T Ie Kandutonia Ue Wolff and Murs Clara Anbeey West Woodlawn Avenue Muza Lintel Sellar

Hatchet Attack Shocks Family as Husband Assaults Wife

An alleged dementia driven incident in Virginia involved a man attacking his wife with a hatchet. The assailant wounded the woman and a year-old child, then attempted escape by jumping through a sec, later being captured.

Ryan Iheir Hugh Ed Weaver

Benate Passes Bill for Trial by Judge in Texas

In Austin the senate approved a bill by Senator Writer of Coleman to allow waivers of jury trials in certain cases. The measure passed by a narrow vote of 14 to 1, with supporters arguing it speed courts and opponents cautioning against reduced juror participation.

Benate Austin Entre Trelay Coleman

Princess Tori Macgiret Watton of Washington DC dies in tragedy

The text reports the death of Princess Tori Macgiret Watton of Washington DC after a stepmother incident. It notes her marriage to Pines Charles PAMpps and mentions family connections, a funeral location at Vendarw, and a member of the Rauehon Gre Vea as part of her background.

Tori Macgiret E) Watton Washington, D C Pines Charles Pampps Pea Ronvex Bayae

Louis Han Actor Dies After Stage Incident

Louis Han, a popular stage comedian known from 3 to 65, died after a fall on stage in Mt Sinni Wosqitat. The entertainer, aged 14 in the supplied text, had a long career and recently underwent an operation.

Sen Tork Loni Mann Qetee Ften Ranger Mt Sinni Wosqitat

Convict Anxious to Get in Prison

CHICAGO Feb Mim-1481 Frank Musek is awaiting transfer to the white penitentiary at Huntaviit Texas where he will be jailed from the time he was captured. He had escaped a few weeks earlier and now says he was held up and robbed of 24 dollars while at the police station. He desires return to prison where such things are not allowed.

Chicago Frank Musek Wasiouy Huntaviit Texan Vale Fran Thiovem Tip Ihal Teray Yoliremen Terag Macek Iate Polive

Man Collecting $10 for Jobs Sought

A man, claiming to provide job opportunities, collected $10 from several women in an openlinwn office building. He promised employment and also alleged to have set a fire during the scheme. Victims reported paying $64 each. authorities said he was connected to marine line offices and was to be confronted Monday.

Valiee Moran Lee Recircity Marine Line

400 Seek Gold in Hills of Alberta CALVARY

Alberta police deter pursuit of gold claims amid a broke strife in the hills near Calgary. Reported by provincial authorities as they group patrols along rocky shores and clear reports of treasure seekers in the Fob Mh region with several miles of foothills under watch.

Alberta Calvary Atake Aton Foruthers Fligstown Valley Calgary

Bass for Medina to Arrive Here

A garbled dispatch notes a bass shipment from Tupelo Mississippi with plans to reach San Antonio Tuesday night and another consignment arriving Thursday night. The source mentions a chamber of commerce official and a warehouse timetable, but many details are unclear due to OCR errors.

San Antonio

West Side Gang Contests West Side Community Center Plan

A protest led by A J Weakley of the Citizens league challenges a proposed remodeling of the old West Side market house into a community and recreation center. Weakley argues the project is ill advised and urges relocating funds to a new fire and police building or park projects while noting tax implications. Mayor Chambers says he has not received the protest and city officials question the stated cost and plans.

Ily Mauney Ure Weakley Elmerdorf City Commission Chambers West Side Phil Wright Te City Tie Hing

Two Men Charged in Death After Mutual Accusations

In Pendleton Oregon on February 14 officers reported confessions from John Eddington and Tlugh Tawen as they faced murder charges near Chickamauga. The Kintemmots claimed mutual hate and each blamed the other for the killing.

Ore John Eddington Tlugh Tawen Chickamauga Pendleton

Two Best Dogs in America Named in Show

Adjudged two best dogs in America, the first prize dog Copped By Banas last year is owned by John G. Gates. The runner up Blue Dan is owned by Dr. A. A. Mitten of Philadelphia.

John G. Gates Blue Dan A. A. Mitten Phila

Weekly Democratic Law Enforcement Teague Schedule

The event schedule lists April 12 and April 18 as key dates for the national Worner's Democratic Law Enforcement Teague. Officials encourage attendance and participation in the public sessions hosted in the city.

Snanghat Clearess Day Arrives at Wyler Toherta

Aimee TN Cit reports a visit by Tas Ane Eeles to Snanghat on February date. The arrival follows a day atter Toherta with a banner event at Wyler Slener.

Aimee TN Snanghat Evancelis

Med Cross campaign finishes with ten thousand dollar breach

A garbled report records a campaign in Budu B C with a ten thousand dollar amount and a violation noted. The fragment mentions curisty fens Bento It was luagtin and references a final refer but details are unclear.

Three Stills Seized In Prohibition Raid

Prohibition officers seized three stills and equipment in a raid connected to a local case. Mrs J J Eiliman, 40, pleaded guilty to possession and manufacture of liquor with bond set at 750. Charges stem from the seizure of whiskey, beer, and related gear, with more details postponed.

United States Paul A. Lockhart Alonday J. J. Eiliman Ghobal Mapufackoerd Lachhert Morea Aome

Harold Lloyd Jr Gains Weight In Los Angeles

An article notes Harold Lloyd Jr in Los Angeles as a new arrival in film work. It reports his daily weight gain of about three pounds and twelve ounces, his birth weight of two pounds, and that he is being cared for in a hospital facility as a patient in a treatment setting.

Harold Lloyd Jr Los Angeles

Lettuce Crop Damaged by Heavy Rains Across Valley

Heavy rains devastated lettuce fields in the Imperial Valley, damaging carloads and spoiling portions of the harvest. Carloads of produce were ruined as storms hit multiple growing areas, leaving growers to assess losses and markets.

Oom Winine

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