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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1931

Page

2

Indian Woman on Fourth Day in Marchand Trial

The fourth day of the Marchand murder trial featured direct testimony from Nancy Simms recounting a plan to kill Clothilde Marchand. She described Lila driving to Buffalo with hammer and chloroform, claiming a curse on her family and threatening Nancy and relatives if the accused died.

Yaney Toren Ian Ovine Ita Jimmeesan Cayuga Indiana Clothilde Mu dl Henry Marchant Guy D. Moore Nancy Smml Nancy Tila Buffalo Marchand Lila Henry Marchand

Brooks Planes Delayed at Dallas Reach Monday

A report notes Brooks planes that left Friday on a cross country flight were delayed in Dallas due to weather. Dispatches indicate the flight to Mobile was postponed, with crews remaining on site Monday as conditions improved for takeoff.

Brooks Dallas Sao Tvanaport

Death Not Asked in Bridge Killing Trial

In KANKAS CITY on Feb 9 a trial began for Mrs Myrtle Tennett accused of killing her husband in a bridge street home. The proceedings announced no death penalty in this case.

Kankas Gity Myrtle Tennett

Appointment of Bruny Rese ax see fersey Post

An informal meeting set a plan for appointing Bruny Rese ax See Fersey to a service post as the council and officials meet to finalize the board’s organization. The acting secretary Mike Maury Louise Nouter reports. a temporary secretary will serve until formal appointments are made.

Fersey Csi Huse City Hill Tose Verluesnay Mike Maury Louise Nouter Din City Vplau Commission Hnatl AL Tuncheon Atx Shaw

Tragic Road Fight Leaves Two Dead and Others Injured

Fragmentary report describes a fatal double injury and additional harm after a confrontation on a road where a person fled the scene, returned, and was accused of causing deaths and injuries during a struggle over a vehicle. Authorities identified at least two fatalities and ongoing investigations.

Gospel Tenor to Give Series of Concerts in 8

Gospel tenor ryle Throoks will tour the South with a series of church concerts this week. Programs include Monday evening at South re Christian for 7 p.m. and Wednesday at Penns ines college. Events listed under church auspices in South San Antonia and Highton Park Pres erin church with varied local venues and times.

Ryle Throoks Enspel Sin Antonia Brooks N. Paesdiy Ehmrch Poesy Beacon Pennsines College Tien Autreh South San Antonia Highton Park

Prisoners Relieved From Bexar County Jail Conditions

Sheriff Albert Anster asked Governor Ross Sterling to transfer about ten state and federal prisoners to relieve crowding at the Bexar County jail. State penitentiary agents freed fourteen prisoners Monday to Munteeilie to ease the congestion.

Besar Alloy State Penitentiary Munteeilie Albert Aanster Ross Sterling

Rodriguez Street Paying Cost Set Hearing by City Commission

A city hearing was held Monday by the commissioners on drainage improvements along Rodriguez Street, Hedwara North to Soledad, including East 10th Street. Property owners face a special assessment of 149 per unit for paving, funded by a $25 bond issue, though paving has not begun.

Drignes Hedwera Soledad Streets Elie

Man Fined for Rudely Accosting in Court

A.B. Pritchard was fined 897 Mralay in reaction court for accosting Mrs. Trene Fiarrin on South Toros Street. The court heard he stared at her and spoke aggressively, causing momentary blindness. Evidence showed the incident occurred around three in the afternoon.

A.B. Pritchard Trene Fiarrin St. South Toros Street Pritchard

Negro Recreation Season Opens With Park Program

The recreation season opens at the park with an all-day program led by John Me superintendent of recreation. The event features a Negro bend segment and activities promoting community leisure and sports.

Sparta Nogones John Mesupointentent Negro Bend

Senate Assured Wickersham Data From Commission

In a brief meeting the commission assured the public that key data related to Wickersham and related matters would be provided. The statement came as part of ongoing assurances about access to information in the investigation.

Senate Wickersham Data

Citizens League forms in Calhoun area calls for loyal attendance

A Citizens League chapter formed Monday in Calhoun to discuss possible candidate dates and to organize meetings for city offices. A letter from Guy McFarland chairing the nominating committee urged select attendance and restricted invites to loyal members, with reports due to the committee Friday naming attendees.

Nme Guy McFarland Cunlinites Legge Menchers Sumath Sud Candylaws Ali Uel

Vermont Solon Seeks Increase in House Membership

Vermont solon urges reapportionment reform citing 1080 census figures. The proposal would raise House membership from ASG to 47 members, with March 4 as the effective date. Rep Matt Gibson, a Republican, argues the 703 reapportionment act lacked proper constitutional consideration.

Vermont Solon Smingtox K. A ASG Gibson Usatate Matt Gibson Remiblican

Drunk Soldiers Shoot Up Town in Ixmiquilont Disorder

Dispatches report 25 intoxicated soldiers attacked the town of Ixmiquilont, wounding several and prompting troops to quell the disturbance near Pachuca. The incident underscores volatile conditions and military response amid unrest.

Mexico Gity Fachuon Ta Prenen Tatas Cour Ixmiquilont Pachica

City Commission Holds Brief Session Amid Sparse Appropriations

City commission met in a brief session Monday with limited action. It approved $1241.00 for paving and $1343.10 for maintenance, reflecting a tight budget and minimal agenda for the day.

Toro Appro Tong

Scotch to Study American Market

London report says the Scottish Woolen Manufacturer plans a new study mission to the United States and England to examine market conditions and potential demand for its products. The delegation will focus on expanding export opportunities and assessing competition in North American and British markets.

London Pel UPI Srotlish Indag Nimeriaa Sudy Twathets United States Orlinga

Orphans Await New Parents

A shelter notes the need for foster homes as 97 babies and several young children wait for adoption or permanent families. Rescue staff describe challenges of separation, limited resources, and the impact of loneliness on children while urging potential homes to consider providing care and stability.

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