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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1931

Page

4

Murder Trial Drama at Sing Sing Execution Case

Eyewitnesses recounts of Anthony Taigiane Filiott and Antony Vellusiae Filiott connected to the murders that led to executions at Sing Sing. The report mentions Jabero Baraete, an oil station attendant, and a robbery near Amsterdam New York. Looted food and threats to witnesses are noted amid the chaotic courtroom atmosphere.

Parsons Hohed Filiott Femark Telas Anthony Taigianenthony Ehpir Vellucin Sens

Old Age Pension Bill Debate Reaches Austin Figures

Steffler predicts support for the old age pension bill as Commissioner Paul Ter and Attorney T. D. Gobbs Jr. arrive in Austin to discuss the measure. The bill is expected to pass the senate committee with Steffler asserting decisive backing.

Steffler Paul 5 Ter Ax x Mumber Vot Eagles Austin Thursto Econier T. D. Gobbs Jr Steffier

Prince Lennart Engagement Report Denied in Stockholm

Rumors spread in Stockholm that Prince Lennart grandson of King Gustaf of Sweden planned to wed Miss Kario Niasvand, with official confirmation unavailable. The move was said to be out of deference to the wishes of the king’s household.

Stockholm INS Lennart Guntay of Sweeden Kario Niasvand Ecalelief Lenart

Fire destroys Heldenfels warehouse near Corpus Christi

A morning blaze in Rockport destroyed the Heldenfels shipyards warehouse and offices at Hockport five miles from Corpus Christi. Fire crews from Rockport and Aransas Pass stopped the fire from spreading to the docks.

Rockport Corpus Christi

Influenza Cases in U S Fall Slightly in Week

Washington public health report shows 11 133 influenza cases this week versus 11 8022 last week. Data issued by FiI A indicates a modest decline across the United States.

Washington, D. C Fii

Wichita Falls Duchess and Capitol City Queen Coronation

Clara C. Pancoast notes Katherine Weeks named duchess of Wichita Falls and Helen Adele Fisher of Austin chosen to represent Capitol City at the Queen of Olympus coronation on April 23 at the municipal auditorium. New members elected to the order include Spillman Jr, Charles Bertrand, and Miss Helen Nix among others. guests attend varied social events at Fort Sam Houston, Brooks Field, the San Antonio Country Club, and the St. Anthony hotel with teas, dinners, and local society gatherings.

Clara C. Pancoast Owler The Alamo Katherine Weeks Duchees Wichita Helen Adele Fisher Austin Capitol City Municipal Auditorium B. Ow, Spillman Jr Charles Bertrand Howard Martindale

ACIDINE sale ends with cautionary claim

An ad style fragment promotes ACIDINE as a remedy for acid indigestion and stomach issues. It mentions a sales pitch promising reduction of acidity and quick relief, while urging readers to buy at their local store. The language imitates a period ad with medical claims and price hints.

Social notes and visits from Galveston to San Antonio

A flurry of social scenes features Stennell of Galveston at UT, Bliss Janin in Los Angeles, and Miss Testa Ghatriske visiting relatives. Cards announce motor trips to West Coast cities, bridge parties at Kelly Field, dining plans at Fort Sam Houston, and hosting duties by Mrs. J F Coleman, Mrs. Howard K. Ramey, and others. Planned dinners at the Menger and tea-room gatherings mark a busy social season with many guests from Texas towns and California.

Hiwer P. Hose Brooksfield Henry B. Clagett Tlowin Knight Mes James Henry B. Clagett John Clagett Charles Vincent Hert Lavie Keight Edward W. Baler Clyie ¥. Pinter Clycle B- Austin Fort Sam Houston Barre C. Wisehart Eric Lomnes Alfred E. Waller W! Vam EB. Baker Leonard H. Wodiick Warren R. Carter O. L. Rogers A. T. Mower Albert F. Glenn William ©. Foreckson Dward D. Janes John T. Sprague John F. Guillett Elmer J. Rogers Thurston I. Baxter Clifford P. Bradley Alva Lb. Harvey Alfred H. Johnson Herbert M. Newstrom Kenneth Alfred Rogers Leo W. LeRosier R. L. Winn Joseph H. Atckinson Alan J Ela Jana Warebach Winfred White Bint Williams Los Angeles San Francisco Fanadena Barbiero Beautl.ardens West’ Coast Fhuraton Hughes Fort Sam Horaton Tuncheon and Bridge Club Division Heartquartera Pally Ralph A. Snovely Rockwell Field California Mors Sam Strout Renve Weitherlay Snovels Robert J. Haraing

Widespread San Antonio Social Events Highlight Army Club

The Ninth Infantry officers hosted a post wedding tea for Lieutenant and Mrs. John H. Martell at the Ninth Infantry Officers' Club with spring blossoms and a silver bowl centerpiece. Colonel Gideon Tl Williams and others presented the couple with a silver gift as 60 officers and ladies attended.

Ninth Infantry John H. Martell William Buerkle Paul Alucray Larlea Gideou Williama Silva

Allocation Slated for Postoffice in Valley Town

Edinburg Texas February 27 allocation of a federal post office building in Edinburg probably will be made this session of congress according to telegram received here by attorney Neal A thrown from Sen Alord Tor Connally at Washington The message declared that strong assurance was given Connally bet the allocation would be made in his term of congress and the appropriation for the building probably would be made next season of the lawmakers The decree did not state how soon the appropriation might be

Emtinburg Texas Edinburg Congress Neal A. Thrown Sen- Alord Tor Connally Washington Mengage Connally

Postmaster Named at Yoakum Following Tenure

Yoakum, Texas, February 27 reports Perry Wentland, cashier of the Yoakum National Bank, nominated to be postmaster at Yoakum. Dr. Thomas J. Hill, who has held the post for nine years since the Harding era, to be replaced. Dr TL Walthall to move office to 17% Nix Prafermonat building. Advertisement line notes cello lessons and open engagements in Teas is alia.

Yoakum Yoakum Texas Perry Wentland Yoakum Nalional Bank st.Yoakm Thener Thomas J. Hill Harding TL Walthall

Winter visitors from McLouth to San Antonio

Mr and Mrs Char lea Godfrey Swenson of Kansas City guest at the St Anthony hotel in San Antonio on a honey moon trip. Mrs Nazlor hosts an informal buffet at her home. Mrs Brvenson, formerly Miss Maxion Janin, left Friday for Austin to spend the weekend with Ailes Barr.

Rosa Lee Toring St. Anthony Hotel Harold Johnson Seave Mr. Johnson Phila-delphia Zey Smith Advances Kellsfield Tobnoson Misa Lena Mee Mian Dens Odem Yay Smith Veen Canzy Teans Sant Antonio F. R. Lee Ednah Dorey Page Michie Arcey Lea Halalead Dorey Fort Sampeposting March JY Louis C. Bennett Iris Faris Mr.t Mra Charlea Godfrey Swenson Knansax City St. Anthony Mra. Swenson Mins Nile Haker T. B. Baker Minn Myla Daker Mra B. D. Nazlor

Open House Sunday Evening in Summit Home

Judge and Mrs Burr Jones of Madison Wisconsin host an open house Sunday evening March 1 at their Summit home. The couple are in the area spending several months in the business district locale.

Summit Avemue Burr Jones Madison Wis

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