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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1931

Page

8

Ghost Found Guilty of Murder in Strange Court Contest

In California a woman known as Adele Mitchie the Dresden China Doll was found guilty of murdering her rival Doris Murray Palmer. The defendant Mrs Guy Bates Post, wife of a prominent Canons region figure, had already died months earlier and supposedly left a “wraith” to witness the case. The bizarre trial centered on a bitter dispute over Mrs Palmer’s estate with Superior Judge George K Scovel presiding.

Tntterant Ana Calif Guy Bates Post Thursdas Orient Doris Murray Palmer Post Canons Teas Dresden Adele Mitchie Palmer

Jewel Loot Drops on Sew York Block After Holdup

Policemen guarded a block bounded by four streets as a bold robbery ended with a robber dropping his loot of about $10,000 in the street. Officers and bystanders searched the area locating most of the diamonds, with many recovered near the scene.

York Imep Aowpunder Gauman Po- Jirensen

National Bank of New York Ties to New Orleans Bank

Announcement states the National Bank of New York has been purportedly associated with Bank and Trust Company of New Orleans. The item notes the move could position the New Orleans bank as a leading local institution.

New Orleans Bankine Ganetilea National Bank of New York Svith | Bank and ‘Trust Company of

Murderer’s heirs face forfeiture under California law claim

Judge Stovel called the case plain murder as Mrs. Post’s death allegedly benefits her heirs. The court ruled Mrs. Post’s legacy may be forfeited under a California provision preventing a murderer from profiting from a victim’s estate amid the odd trial proceedings.

American Legion Week designated by mayor for membership drive

Mayor C M Chambers proclaims February 22 to March 2 as American Legion Week and backs a membership drive led by David A Town. The drive began February 10 with limited local participation. prizes for top recruiters include a set of club teeth, a bal, and a pair of shives. Enrollment available at the Mexar county courthouse or through committee members. The campaign board lists numerous officers and volunteers, with many names repeated across roles.

C. M. Chambers American Legion David A. Town Lown Lal San Antonio Las Sowe Tor Olile The Legion Slares Cluyies Wolff Mare Company Brovuler Mrin’s Washer Brothers Exo Mexar County Lara Lewns B. B. Buck Wayne Daria Tucky Hurke Charl Dickson Rarmand Forins Jonny K. Weller Din Hallera Clem J. Ean John L. Feegi O. Fay Dass Stoxey Marl Harry Alaverick Albert Hauser Darts Waller Ty Tan Jack Barké Goode Ze Rorex A.” Billmesler Prev’ Sptan Cut B RL Webs Georre ‘Tanta Tieton Zander Ar Hur B. Wroren Charles Dickson Jack, Malick Jack Lillo Dr. Helters Reus Cale Leo Brena Tye Stancatl Nar DL Goodman P. Prdraver HN Meory Top Taylor Lewia Lauter- Bela Owen Rilfay Sieven Tiffland Jobo EL Weber Fismond Phelps Claude Birkhead Falph Dusker Herman Nami Earl Exell Jack RF Lock Netha GM K Pranels Chen Brkt W. A. Pucner Ayitareiepn Paver W. Seeerine Aries Sehaieliz Bieroline Hutcheck Afeinr He Lovers Youn Filsgibbor Hoses B Denker Ray Hanley Warne Davis Jey Chass Jone “Ove Goodwyn Carter Sylvan’ Lark Glb, Hiack Marvin Chignes Ralph Durkee

Trail of Missing California Girl Deepens Into Arizona

San Diego deputy sheriff Blake Mason reports the search for Virginia Brooks, a 9 year old girl missing from California for over a week, extending into Tombstone Arizona. A middle aged man, about 50, and a second man were linked to a Tombstone auto camp stopover two days ago. Sheriff Fred A Kenney confirmed the description matches Virginia. The girl is believed kidnapped.

San Diego Calif Virginia Brooks Arizona Blake Mason Che Pk Fred A.kenney Tombstone Virginia Kenney Mason

Post D T P A to Meet Saturday

The regular semi monthly meeting of pact D6 of the Travefern Protte lice association site held in the oriental room of the Gunter hotel at 7 p.m. Saturday, according to Joe O Naslor publicity chairman.

Congress Actions Reported in Friday Sessions

A Friday session roundup notes various committee actions and hearings. Immigration and finance panels advance bills, while postal, census, and aging matters proceed. President and House leaders discuss Muscle Shoals funding and rail equity with appropriation measures advancing. Memorial services held for deceased members as committees set schedules for reapportionment and further hearings.

HOUSE Immigration Committee Lass Warn and Means Ratiroad Phils Dat Shenate Mostmaster General Wiency Wiency Wi. Received Confereste Agreement of Muscle Shoata Mitchell

Husband of Dead Trapeze Artist Has Breakdown

Alfredo Codonn husband of American trapeze artist Lillian Lebeel who died after a fall while performing in Copenhagen suffered a nervous breakdown. He sobbed through services at the crematorium and was overwhelmed by sympathizers. he will accompany his wife’s ashes to California for burial.

Copenhagen Denmark Alfredo Codonn Lillian * Lebeel Serviers Ber California

Gypsies Freed in Corporation Court

Judge A J Matlock dismissed vagroner charges against eight Gypsies after arrest for being Gypsies. Patrolman Mike Live was told by the jogo not to arrest them unless complaints were filed. The Gipsins had been rounded up and scattered across the West Side.

Ie Corporation A. J. Matlock Mike Live Jogo Ieee West Side

Cascarets Candy Promises Quick Bowel Relief

An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a palatable cascara candy that strengthens bowel muscles. It claims rapid relief from constipation with no gripping or discomfort, cleansing both upper and lower bowels and improving breath and eye brightness. Try one tonight.

Meinhardt Rupture Expert to Visit Gunter Hotel San Antonio

Advertisement notes J Meinhardt will be at the Gunter Hotel in San Antonio Texas on Saturday and Sunday February 1 and 22 from 10 am to 4 pm daily. The notice urges past customers to call for information and to visit in person, claiming the Rupture Spleta device offers dramatic relief and notes dangers from imitators.

Gunter Hotel San Antonio Texas Allcihees Meinhardt de Sree Mel Anerdl Iria Nor Or Orellon J. Meinhardt Tome Officr Urawtard Ave Chicago

Embargo on Citrus Stock Movement Authorized

Quarantine regulations announced by Agriculture Commissioner J B McDonall and chief entomologist J M Del Curto authorize movement of citrus stock from gulf coast steles into Newton Jasper Orange Jefferson and Marion counties. Del Curto urged careful guarding at infestations and reiterated no movement into other citrus growing regions of Rin Grouse valley and the Winter Garden district.

Austin Prh Gulf Coast Newton Jasper Orange Jefferson Mardin J.B. McDonall J. M. del Curto del Curto Rin Grouse Valley Winter Garden

Pope Thanks Radio Fans For Broadcast Messages

New York February 20 The Pope via the Vatican City association thanked thousands worldwide for congratulatory messages tied to his initial broadcast speeches on Web-1 Funny 32.4 A Vatican representative said the pontiff was eager to acknowledge the messages and instructed his secretaries to effect the reception.

New York Vatican City Giafrancheschi Otéry Selesram

Grief Kills Prince's Aide at Glienicke Castle

In Potsdam on February 20, grief over family events at Glienicke castle is believed to have caused the death of Conrad Mendel, a lifelong major and loyal aide to Prince Friedrich Leopold Hohenzollern for 56 years.

Prince Potsdam Cale Effents Glienicke Castle Conrad Mendel Prince Friedrich Leopold Hohenzollern Slomo

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