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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1931

Page

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Woman Shot Riddled Arm Amputated in Domestic Tragedy

Police say a family quarrel led to a shooting at a residence on Wyoming Street involving Ernest Gonzales and Hector Herrera. Mrs F C Vos, an aunt of Gonzales, had her right arm amputated after being hit by a gunshot. Gonzales fled to a neighbor’s home, then to another brother’s house where the shooting occurred. Police reconstruct details show a struggle at the door before more shots fired.

F.C. Vos TLE Wearing Street Drouilar Banta Hosa Snowesary Yhe Sunilus Richt Onion Shansoull Gonzales Aiis Cox Conzales

Man Held After Seizure of Liquor

A man was held on charges following a January 3 raid in Santa Rosa, after authorities seized whiskey and beer. Bail was set at 2500, with arraignment before U S Commissioner Paul A. Eeckhart Montay Bering present. The case involves possession and distribution of liquor.

Xuill Liguor Justoja United States Paul A. Eeckhart Montay Bering Santa Hosa

Yogg Floods Safe Money Floats Out

A chaotic incident at an unnamed Kansas City cafe results in a flood of the money vault. Police report theft of £57 in cash as robbers flooded the vault with water to wash away currency. An investigation is underway.

Kansas City Dan Asdraulle Rehbir Ie Anypvestigetor En Oil Concere Gilling Eustions Reno

Man Kills Wife and In-Laws Then Takes Own Life

Hutchinson laborer George Bartness after failed reconciliation with his wife shot and killed his father and mother in law yesterday, stabbed his wife Hariness, and then attempted suicide to avoid surrender to officers as guard watches nearby. Also mentions a blunderbuss antique offered by Martins Hawk Ltd in a separate, uncertain item about a Tulinth century weapon.

Hoilington Fen George Bartness Lnte Rew Hariness London

Carol Becomes New Marshal of the Armed Forces

In a dramatic royal succession one line reports Carol taking command as marshal of the country’s armed forces while inside the center Prince Nicholas is revealed as the king’s dethroned son Michael, now linked to the palace power struggle.

Carol Prince Nicholas Michael Pezan

Dinner to fete Mexico party in St Louis trip

About 20 Monterrey motorcade members en route to St Louis will dine at the Gunter hotel Tuesday night. Willina W. Furning, highway secretary of the chamber of commerce, says the caravan will be met Tuesday afternoon by Furlong under Jose Rivero of Monterrey. Mexico officials Rubio and Almezan send representatives. a Missouri escort will meet the motorcade at theHenage-Missouri line for the American Ford Builders’ Association event.

Alout Monterrey St. Louis Geiests Ban Antasie Gunter Hotel Willina WH. Furning Chamber of ‘Commeres Lytle Furlong Jose Rivery H Agrericog Road Lnjsery Association of Mexico

Delay Sought for N J Dry Ruling Case

Government appeal from New Jersey ruling on the Eighth Amendment validity faces postponement requests. Federal Judge Clark’s supporters note other engagements would keep them from appearing before the case. A business matter linked to the upcoming fall season is mentioned.

Washington, D.C New Jersey Clark

Weather summary and forecasts for Texas and New Mexico

Weather notes cover Texas and Oklahoma with mentions of clear and cloudy conditions, temperatures around 46 to 60 degrees, and variable winds. Forecaster details include tourist guidance, regional readings, and a period overview from Sunday through Monday with general trends and precipitation chances.

Woman Bullet Victim in Moylur Inquest Beginnings

A woman named Mrs Amile Motkhany is recovering from a pistol wound at Physicians and Surgeons hospital Moylur. Police reveal a complex domestic dispute involving divorce proceedings, alleged threats, and a fatal shooting of her husband Markham. The accused tore into a divorce case and custody agreement with further family turmoil surrounding the couple. Funeral plans for the deceased husband Markham were announced with services at the Aloe Undertaking company chapel.

Amile Motkhany Moylur Pance Doln PF Ouen Bwklom Markhaiy Alyy Markhaiu Joo Ile Beard Markhou Markhaim Uead de Moly Markham Walter B. Green Hospital Ysuital Ware Jon Markbur Cole Hee Bueband Cevel Hare Maskhant Charles Brotherhood of Stairway Aloe Tandertaking Company Mork Ling Corpus Cheisti Ruth Mathister Jock Robertson Frank Morkiam Gonasles Cunts

Counterfeit Case Postponed After Monday Hearing

William Rosen, alleged counterfeiter, charged with making legal mates and possessing equipment for the making of counterfeit notes, had arraignment postponed to a later date in federal court Monday morning. Rosen, dressed in expensive clothing, was escorted into the Aurora apartment hotel by Secret Service Agent Fa Tyrell who had arrested him two months earlier. He entered a plea of not guilty and was held under bond of $10,000.

William Rosen Rosen Secret Service Fa Tyrell Aurora Tyrell

Mexico City to get Ford Avenue progress eyed

Mexico City plans a Ford Avenue bisecting Calzada de Generalisimo to serve a new Ford motor plant. Construction has started in La Aspen and the road will connect key districts as officials outline the project and its expected impact on traffic and industry.

Mexiciy City San Ti Mexico City Ana la Aspen Ford Calzady Graralipe

Cannon in Marlin for Mineral Baths

The article centers on James Cannon and a long running dispute involving his alleged claims about mineral water, seeking a position or status connected to a local spa in Marlin. Names and details are obscured by OCR errors but indicate a legal or public contention surrounding the mineral baths and related figures.

New Process for Silver Plating Introduced

The THCKEORT company announces a new silver plating method led by president W. Hleots and the Sheets Thekfarn team. Details describe improvements in durability and finish with emphasis on production efficiency and quality control.

Thekfarn Silver Company Tedne Ane Neweoon Mantaerare Nf Nes Tver Maline Prenes Shin Raduers iMierare Bat Win Nat Hineken Raithinhy

Thieves Leave Broken Glass In Week Long Burglary Spike

Police report multiple break ins at stores and homes on Alpine Drive and surrounding streets. Suspects smashed plate glass windows, stole jewelry and clothing valued at hundreds of dollars, and fled. residents report burglaries near Hrocketridge and West Magnolia Avenue. A separate court appearance involved Breeetd Matcham and Wile lie Marley denying guilt in a related case.

Hursture Winight Theropnet Therupe Hrocketridge Joveolrs J. G. Haliberman Cornell Treet Dock Tuekron Kerry Street Minkela Borin Cheetham Sherman Street Alexander Altced Magnolia Avenue

Fire destroys barn and crops in San Antonio area

Firefighters battled a blaze that damaged a barn and corn shucks in the San Antonio region. The incident, causing about $11,000 in loss, led to investigations by local authorities and the Virginia association fire report notes, with damage to nearby structures and fields.

San Antonio Gilead Faberk’ Gin Association Faebl Cie San Afonia

Burmese Natives in Raid on Town Reported

In Yamethin district 290 miles north of Rangoon Burmese natives attacked a town, engaging a nailer in a tense skirmish with police after a nighttime raid near the end of July. No further details available.

Angoon Yamethin Here Talay Tirine

Boat explosion sinks ship in Norwegian waters

Four crew members reported missing after a boiler explosion aboard a Norwegian motor passenger vessel. Local authorities and rescuers searched the scene as the ship sank following the blast near the port, with several crew members accounted for and others unaccounted for.

Colomto Coplon Sun Cine Telrolor

Troops Learn How to Fire on Planes in Training

The Second division trains to defend ground troops by firing at miniature aircraft and simulating flee from enemy planes. Officials say rifles, once sidelined, are now crucial as attack aviators pressure troops. 22 caliber rifles used to fire at moving aircraft in anti-aircraft drills.

Patrick J. Hurles Florence Mnust Anbviatore Tagele

Thero American Students Favor Ban on Talkies

The American student congress executive committee finished a two week conference and selected Bogatt Colombia for the next meeting in July 1932. They presented a resolution to launch a campaign against talking pictures in American countries and urged governments to levy a high import tariff to discourage their import.

Mexico Inn the American Student Congress Bogatt Columabia

Verdict in Model's Death Attributed to Own Action

Tan Duns in Mavieide coroners jury found the model Sary Helen Chadiloce died by her own actions. She was discovered December 24 in a sunlit apartment, and the inquest ruled the death an accident or self-inflicted event according to the coroner's report.

Model Tonduns, Tan Mavieide Imewand He Aye Helen Chadiloce

War Chief Plans Florida Trip Reported

Wilson era secretary of war plan noted in a New Yorick wire reports his health improved and a Florida visit is expected within a week. The item references Major Guerin, secretary of war in Wilson's cabinet, with details on travel.

Wilson Florida Yoric Jun Tanlley Guerinon Wanilrow Wilson

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