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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1931

Page

2

Hilton twins face ongoing court contention over funds

Testimony reveals Violet and her sister accuse Myer of withholding payments and threatening deportation while detailing past meetings with attorney Martin Arnold. They recount a failed claim of $336,142 and a demand for $36,000 amid allegations of coercion and coercive pressure tied to a civil matter in Kenese City.

Myer Martin Arnold Bareber Violet Myers Myera Mra. Myere Bre Saunders Mer Myers al Bone Abe Harry Hertzberg Esa Antonio Mir pMreta Ieir Snilormey Tse Ceest Kenese Stheir Ssenberg Biersns Arnold Carnival Srebinz Soma Fyeash

Texas jewelry case heads to trial with Myers accused

In a Houston courtroom, Myers faces charges involving two bracelets priced at 2360 each and a diamond pendant costing 1000. Testimony from Sat Scharlach of the People's Joint company places the total at 14 175, while other witnesses describe payments and alleged family financial arrangements amid heated exchanges and public interest.

G. F. Harwick Vance Jackson Road Mire Erma Wynne Biseta Tome Myers Martin Arnold Myere

Jury selection proceeds in Uhr murder trial in Kinhowe

Three jurors remain to complete a panel to try Clara Uhr, accused of killing her husband, with deputies gathering 200 veniremen from the streets. Jury selection moved quickly Monday, eight sworn, nine chosen Tuesday, as the court aims for 10 jurors per side and considers death penalty options.

Clara Dir Daniel Bytler UNE Lemime Torsday Alte Ubr Anil Opi Venire B. B. Simmons W. 5. Anderson Thirty-seventh District Court Belber Uhr Jones Donald Walker Uler Lexie Jones Cass Anfiernon Clara Uhr Thirty-seventh District Daniel Uhr Charlotte Moseley

Durham Funeral Services Held for Charles F. Derham

Funeral services for Charles F. Derham 85 were held Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. at Bagg and McCollam's chapel with Rev. Tion T. Jones officiating. A native of Georgia he lived in San Antonio the past six months and was buried in Anchor Maronie cemetery. He was a member of the Manene in Murray County Georgia and Christiana Church. He is survived by two half‑brothers J. B. Venable of San Antonio and L. C. Durham of Calhoun Georgia and a half sister Mary Bramblet of Oklahoma.

Charles F. Derham Bagg McCollam Tion T. Jones Anchor Maronie Georgia Murham San Antonio Ile Manene Murray County Chiiatiany Church He_le J. &. Venable L. C. Durham Calhoun Georegla Mia Mary Bramblet Oklahoma

Funeral Held for Hugh Frizzel Aged 22 in Texas

Funeral services for Word Fritzel aged 22 were held Tuesday at 1 80 p m at the shape of Hazy and McCollomn funeral parlor following his death Monday at Tanghorn Texas. Interment was in San Jose Burial park. He had lived here two years and was a native of Georgia. Surviving him are his father T Prizzel of North Chattanooga Tennessee three brothers Ed and Frank Frizze of North Chattanooga and Harold Frizze of Sulphur Springs Georgia and two sisters Mrs J G Feaster Sulphur Springs and Mrs GA Gatlin of Cedar Grove Georgia.

Hugh Frizzel Word Fritzel Hazy and McCollom Aifnday Tanghorn Texas San Jose Tie Georgia T. Prizzel North Chattanooga

McLane Reports for Staff Duty at Eighth Corps HQ

Maj. John T. Stefani of the general staff corps reports for staff duty at the Eighth Corps area headquarters Treadayax as chief of staff for training and operations, G-3.

McLane John T. Stefani General Staff Corps Eighth Corps Treadayax Agplatant G-3

Women Safer at the Wheel Than Men Says Official

In Trent on Nova Scotia a transport official disputes male superiority in driving. He notes surveys showing 45 percent accident involvement for men versus 1 percent for women, and calls for a yardstick to measure driving ability.

Trenton Arnold G. Goffroan Mate Sten

Bride and Captain Wed Ahead for Omaha Mission

In New York on January 20, Captain Fletcher Agnew of the Salvation Army married Captain May Winchell. The couple plans to travel to Omaha to begin work together. Their fathers stand for charity and independence, while the bride and groom will pursue a business-friendly path in their new life.

New York Omaha Cart Fletcher Agnew Salvation Army May Winchell Cateness

Bombings Rock Buenos Aires Train Hubs

At least three people died and about a dozen were injured in a trio of blasts at Buenos Aires railway sites. Explosions hit the Western sailway terminal plaza, Plaza Constitucion in the Southern station, and a Central Argentine railway coach. Officials tied the attacks to looming railway cuts. a separate Havana blast occurred near Pilar and De Saquesireela.

Buenos Aires Sailway Railway Officinia

Perfection claimed for hoof and mouth cure by Lark

Charles T. Lark of New York city announces a cure for hoof and mouth disease in cattle sheep and hogs. He says inhaling a treated gas in an enclosure for two hours cures the disease and prevents future attacks after tests on 15 000 animals with no losses. He represents Joseph Winer a German resident connected to the discovery.

Charles. T. Lark New York City Trias Lark St. Anthony Jork Joseph Winer

Man Fined Ten Dollars After Car Collision

In Corporation County. James I Mathis of 214 Montana Street confronted Geerar Imblanak after a collision on North New Braunfels Avenue while wielding an open knife. He testified he was eating the knife to calm his nerves. Mathis was fined $10 on a negligent collision charge.

Delrer Leston Jamen I Mathis Montane Artiret Corporation Conet Geerar Imblanak Adkinn North New Braunfels Avénir Mathia Hile Wathin

Influenza Gains Ground Across United States

Reports indicate influenza is spreading with national totals rising from the previous year. New York City logged 1005 cases while New Jersey, Maryland, North Carolina and Arkansas reported notable counts, signaling broader spread across several states.

New York City New Jersey Maryland North Fiscolina Arkansas

Wheat Growers Meet on Acreage Reduction Plan

Farmers bankers and officials from Texas Oklahoma and New Mexico gathered in Amaridlo to discuss a voluntary acreage reduction program aimed at adjusting wheat output amid market concerns. The meeting explored cooperation and potential targets for the coming season.

Amaridlo Tezan Ernin Denlera Oklahoma Ange Theri Felyea

Man Drowns Voice of Judge in Court Contempt Case

Fred Casillas 34 of 820 South Walters Street faced a contempt charge after he pounded on the judge's desk in Corporation Court during a negligent collision case with Carillon. Judge Matlock ordered $10 fine but later rescinded it, and Casillas remained in jail for the contempt finding.

Goi A. L. Matlork Corporation Courk Fred Casillas Walters Street Nate Carillon Matlock Gaaillan MM. Jenter Casillas

Beatification of Layman Planned by Roman Church

Vatican report notes a start to the first ever beatification process in Catholic history. The subject is Contardi Ferrina, a Roman law professor who died in 1902 and was active in Milan politics and priesthood. The pope submitted a deposition on Ferrina's virtuous conduct during the process.

Vaticanity Contardi Ferrina Milan

Weather and place names fragment point to uncertain forecast

Scattered garbled OCR text presents a weather table with partial region names and temperatures. Many fragments reference locations such as Texas cities and other places, but the readable content is insufficient to identify a coherent forecast or notable events.

Three Injured In Gar Wreck On North Laredo Street

Three men were injured when a steering wheel lock caused a car to crash and overturn onto a creek bank near the intersection of North Laredo Street and Leone Street. Noe Romero and Fluy Touio suffered leg and head injuries while Napoleon Cordaray sustained a shoulder injury. All were freed with difficulty by rescuers.

North Laredo Street Los Vedro Noe Romero Delgado

Frost Recovers From Major Operation at Hospital

Frost National Bank president Anseph Frost is reported recovering Tuesday after a major operation performed Monday at Senta Rote Hospital. Madame Pavlova receives treatment in the Netherlands for a stretch injury. details remain sparse. A Citizens League mass meeting is planned at Feethaven Hall Wednesday evening to form an exclusive committee and nominate leaders.

Frost Anseph A. Frost Frost National Bank Sétendants Citizen's Lgigte Feethaven Hall V'Rluck Citizen’s Pragners

Man Indicted In Freman Death Case

A grand jury returned indictments on murder charges Tuesday in the death of James Garrett, a city firefighter, with one man named Robert Acree among those facing murder counts and several others no-billed. The hearing followed reports of a December 12 incident and related events at a local fire station and nearby streets.

Muzilee Antra Robert Acree Kelly Field Goldier James Garrett Indiana Garrett Wigs Sesason Yadalecio Galindo Giyens Menor Alfonse Tarnove Galindo

Soiled Clothing Wanted by Sunshine Laundry

Sunshine Laundrs advertises a pickup for soiled clothing and family washings. It promises return of every piece clean, pressed, and immaculate after laundering. Contact Cr at 3372 for service.

Classified Columna of The Light Offers Daily Savings

The Miscellaneous for Sale column lists home office and yard items offered at fraction of new costs. Read it and save on purchases with multiple daily chances to buy slightly timed articles.

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