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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1931

Page

6

Detention of Negro Held Nine Months Ordered Release

A district attorney states the case shows mishandling of a nine month jail detention of a 10 year old Negro. Walker appears in court with his attorney seeking release on bond. Judge McCrory orders temporary freedom on bond while investigations proceed. A separate burglary and theft charge is noted against Walker, a Negro man.

Atorners Forrest A. Bennett Rlefenen al Tornes Dan Walker Delos Fine Kent Office of Justice of the Peace John Shook Comortion Dennett Cora Sanders West King’s High Henyete Opty Court McCrory

Planet Eros To Approach Earth

New York reports that the miner planet Eros will come within 48 million miles of Earth, closer than any period since its discovery in 1898 aside from a historic pass. Astronomers at observatories worldwide track the approach amid claims of unusual celestial activity and potential sightings.

New York TNS Louis Neptune

Doctors Know Best How to Treat Colds

Medical writers agree the important point in treating a cold is to relieve nasal and throat congestion to prevent complications. Calomel tablets were once standard. Celotabs marketed as a safe remedy. The ad claims quick relief, no nausea, and improved wellbeing by morning, with family packs sold for five cents.

Lea Remis I. Leo

Voting machine demonstration eyed by county officials

Commissioners view a steel voting machine with a lever system that records votes and shows totals instantly. The device promises tamper resistance and rapid recounts, with a plan to place it in the county courthouse for public trial.

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Halifax Burial for Coast Guard Victim

Halifax prepares for funeral of Coast Guard victim as delays allow family and friends to travel. The ceremony will be held Sunday after a postponement to honor the deceased and comfort relatives awaiting the coffin’s arrival.

Halifax Coast Guard Twatlipax Wald Lunenhare WM Wertime K Gan Teran New York Brousbr Vmontar Timenthirs Sapinin

Rites Held for Layernia Farmer of The Funeral

Layernia Farmer of Nacemaine dies at age near. funeral held with relatives present. Survived by daughter Mrs Iene Akchire and several siblings and nieces. No additional details available due to incomplete text.

Trvnees Nacemaine Iene Akchire Ilenn Tlawkine Cecil Wwree Anid Alesund

Minor Damage in Quake in Spain

Fragmentary OCR text reports minor damage in Spain from a quake. The readable lines include broken phrases and names that do not form a clear event, location, or involved persons. Core facts are not discernible from the unreadable sections.

Spain

Congress Busy With Debates and Hearings Across Panels

Senate and House continue war department and finance debates while committees hear bills on limits and taxes. Veterans compensation, American flying duties, and import issues are reviewed. Red Cross funding faced opposition. Indian land bills and wheat provisions advance or stall amid broad committee activity.

Walnesita Senate War Department Amhriations Hil Mellon HOUSE Appropriations Committee Red Cross Lowman The Treasury

Severe Head Cold Affects Sight Then Ends Quickly

A fragmented 19th or early 20th century note describes a severe head cold impacting sight and ending abruptly. References to a mysterious treatment, Kandon a catarphal jelly, and various garbled terms suggest a quick medical effect and a risky remedy. The text mentions New York, doctors, and cattle remedies, with unclear details.

Kandon

Cartars Latter Liver Pills Ad Tabloid Style Claims

An advertisement extols Cartars Latter Liver Pills claiming they remove excess bile from the liver to relieve bloating, bad tastes, headaches, and fatigue. It warns against calomel and emphasizes energetic relief through lithia based, gente vegetatie extracts. The copy imitates sensational health claims with archaic spellings and branding.

Cartat Cartara Lithia

Piles Quick Cure Claims and Patent Remedies

Advertises a universal remedy for piles claiming quick and permanent relief without cutting. Promotes a treatment named MEAEROID by Dr J G Leonharé and guarantees a refund if not satisfied. Includes references to specific products, prices, and purchaser safeguards.

J. G. Leonharés Retta Nfs Leenhardta Leviton Witsy

Women Vote Group Elects Officers in San Antonio

The San Antonio League of Women Voters elected Ba Young as president at a Wednesday afternoon meeting held at the municipal auditorium. Officers include Mrs. Swearingen as first vice president, Mrs. Horn arlay as second vice president, Mrs. Harels as third vice president, Margaret Heye as secretary, and Corrine Worden as treasurer. Warris Masterson of Houston spoke, emphasizing world peace as the group’s main objective. The local organization, founded November 15 by Miss Elizabeth Tongiv, regional directors of the national league.

San Antonio League of Women Voters Weduemtay Alternoon Municipa Guvilore Ium Royal Group Mil Warris Masterson Houston Tor Iingun Mnin Neal Elizab Tongiv

Burglars Invade Upper Fifth Ave Mansion

New York January 29 police sought suspects after armed robbers invaded a socially prominent couple, Mr and Mrs Blase Brokner, in their Upper Fifth Avenue residence. The break in, blamed on wealth in the area, left the couple's property damaged and the public anxious as detectives pursued leads through the night.

New York Fifth Avenue Ins.s Blase Ard C. Brokner Caminog

Worm seeks tun to change name to Warren

A man named Worm petitions a court for permission to change his name to Warren. The matter seeks a legal avenue to alter identity through official channels.

Worm Tun Amdridge Mass Adelph M Anne Warren

Poll Tax Totals Rise in Final County Push

With three days left, the county’s poll taxes reached 39 458 as Mary Maverick predicted a strong late surge. Officials expect around 46 672 automobile licenses to be sold before deadlines, while residents still face late penalties. The municipal auditorium basement serves as a substation for tax collection to ease crowds at the courthouse.

Mary Maverick Maverick Jane Leon Tate

Twelve Arrested After Bombings in Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires reports twelve arrests linked to bombings at three railway points two weeks ago. The incidents caused deaths and injuries, with authorities pursuing further leads as investigations continue.

Buenos Aires

Five charged after alleged false mood report claim

A report from ROM on January 20 lists five persons charged with falsely reporting a depression sign. Official statements confirm the case and details remain under investigation by local authorities.

Universal Rom Oda

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