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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1931

Page

10

Ghost Found Guilty of Murder in Bizarre Trial

Kerulees Calif February 20. In a bizarre court case, Doris Murray Tater is murdered by Mrs Doris Palmer, the Dresden Cling Doll of musical comedy fame. The trial centered on the bitter dispute over Mrs Palmer s state. Superior Judge George K Scovel presided as the case unfolded in a strange legal contest.

Kerulees Calif Tar “Phost Mre Guy Dates Tharetas Het Doris Murray Tater Lost Camoustro- Redian Dresden Aniwen Aretei Ritchie

Block Is Guarded After Holdup In New York Jewel Loot

In New York authorities guard a block after a bold holdup last night yielded about $10,000 in diamonds. Police cordon the area as investigators recover gems and search for the gunman involved in the crime.

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New Orleans Bank to Become oe & Frh

Bank changes in New Orleans with native association to a regional bank and trust company announcing a restructure or merger. Details are sparse but indicate a formal evolution of branding and organizational ties within the local financial sector.

New Orleans Frh Ral Bank and Trust Company of

California trial bars murderer from inheritance

A California court ruled that a murderer cannot profit from a victim’s will. The case involved Mrs Poster and Mrs Palmer, with juries and a controversial bequest of 1500 dollars to Mrs Post forfeited by her heirs. The judge stated the point as a precedent in the probate dispute.

Poster Seovel Post California

American Legion Week Designated by Mayor in San Antonio

The city designates February 22 to March 2 as American Legion Week per chair David A. Lowa. Membership drive begun February 16 aims to boost the 7000 local eligibles. prizes in clothing donated by local merchants motivate workers. Members enroll at the third floor of the Bexar County courthouse or via committee men. The campaign board includes Saliane, General BB Ruck, Wayre Davis, and many local officials and volunteers.

Amerin C. M. Chambora American Legion David A. Lowa Chaman Lown San Antonio Pos Rive Storts Wolff & Marx Company Ole Sreonut Lawlerster's Washer Brothers Can Pnrole Bexar County Segion Lawn Saliane Generel BB Ruck Wayre Davis Jare Surke Charles M. Dickson Raymond John Wener Caph Caph Les ¥Ifpnicail, Captain Ful. | . Muck Oy Lauterstein A. Thierer Bettencourt

Trail of Missing California Girl Far Into Arizona

San Diego reports a girl from California, identified as Virginia, whose trail leading from El Mason into Arizona reached Tombstone. A man around 50 was linked to the case after a stop at a Tombstone auto camp two days earlier. Sheriff Kenney confirmed the match to Virginia’s description and noted the girl’s possible abduction.

California Arizona San Diego el Mason Fred Ad. Kenney Tombstone Virginia Heriff Kenney Maron Kidna

Post D. T.P.A. Meeting Saturday

The semi monthly meeting of the Travelers Protective Association will be held in the nefontal room of the Gunter hotel Saturday. Publicity chairman Joe U. Naslor says details will be provided.

D. T.P.A Ptt Daf Nefontal Gunter Hatext E Pom Joe UO. Naslor

Congress Actions Reported in Senate and House Activities

Friday and Thursday senate actions include no naval appropriation, postmaster testimony, Murcle Shoals conference note, immigration strengthened deportation bills, embargo and reapportionment hearings, and a report on railroad holding companies. House actions show a loan increase for veterans certificates, hospital funding, second deficiency bill, and memorial services. finance approves hospitalization funds. attorney general approves wire tapping in some cases before expenditures committee.

ICSE Murcle Shoals Ways and Means Commerce Committee Ite Raiicord Senate House Tor Department New Postal Tease Mirtrle Bhoal Weld Autchell

Husband of Dead Trapeze Artist Has Breakdown

The husband of a deceased American trapeze artist collapsed in Copenhagen after his wife died performing. He was taken to a hospital suffering a nervous breakdown and sobbed through funeral services at a crematorium. He hopes to accompany his wife’s ashes to California for burial.

Copenhagen Denmack Alfreda Codonn Liltian Weilze Vreens

Gypsies Freed in Corporation Court

Gypsies cleared in Corporation Court after Judge A Ta Matlock advised patrolman not to arrest without valid complaints. Eight individuals previously detained for vagrancy were released as the court noted insufficient grounds amid recent rounds of roundup across western areas.

A. Ta Matlock

Cascarets Candy Promise Quick Bowel Relief

Advertisement touts Cascarets as a palatable cascara candy that strengthens bowel muscles and relieves constipation without griping. It claims quick, sure help for sluggish bowels, cleansing both upper and lower bowels, improving tongue coating breath and overall vitality.

Meinhardi Rupture Expert to Visit San Antonio

Meinhardi rupture expert from Chicago will appear at the Gunter Hotel in San Antonio on February 21 and 22 from 10am to 4pm daily. Free demonstrations invite men with rupture to call for inspection. no charge. The device is described as durable and effective, with testimonials from customers. Beware imitators. only Meinhardi products endorsed by A. J. Melphardi, home office in Chicago.

Flo Gunter Hotel San Antonio Texas Meinhardt J. Melpnardi Crayford Aven

Citrus Stock Movement Quarantine Announced in Austin

Austin February 20 J B McDonald commissioner of agriculture and J M Del Curta chief entomologist issued quarantine rules authorizing movement of citrus stock from coast states into Newton Dagper Orange Jefferson and Woriin counties. Del Curta urged careful guarding against infestations and said shipments must not extend to other citrus growing regions beyond the Rio Grande valley and inter Garden district.

Austin Newton Dagper Orange Jefferson Woriin J. B. McDonald J. M. del Curta del Curta Rio Grande Valley Inter Garden District

Pope Thanks Radio Fans for Messages from Vatican City

The pope expressed gratitude through Vatican City radio for thousands of congratulatory messages received after his first broadcast on February 12. A Vatican representative conveyed the gratitude, with instruction to collect and acknowledge every telegram and cable.

New York Vatican City Tope Gianfrancheschi Tor Neclares Lo Ihntect

Grief Kills Prince's Aid in Potsdam

Grief over the sale of Glienicke castle family estates is believed to have caused the death of Gourad Alfendel, 54, long faithful majordomo to Prince Friedrich Leopold Hohen:zoltern for 40 years in Potsdam Germany on February 20.

Potsdam Germany Glienicke Castle Gourad Alfendel Friedrich Leopold Hohen Zoltern

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