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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1931
Page
2
Ames officials announce progress in chieftain duties as director Woodcock reports first effective enforcement after return from West inspection. He notes site openings and behind the scenes adjustments, while local authorities vow action and few sales remain to be addressed.
In Fort Worth on a Friday morning two men and a woman were questioned by police after a fatal incident. John Deering, 77, died following a beating and binding during a robbery that netted $16. A suspect related to the tor- tor may be involved.
Bartavera R. Forrest, former agent of the Besse County agricultural firm, appeared at the courthouse Friday and presented county officials with a basket of food from Lela at the home. Compera plans to share the meal at Cam we AG, Trawalter's home, on Friday.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a divorce-related matter involving an unnamed party and a partner, with scattered references to Inverclyde and a June date. Details are unclear, but the item appears to report a divorce proceeding or related legal action in a local court.
A fragment recalls the first G A and 3 A railroad timetable era. The old route from San Antonio to Harrisburg was billed to depart at 7 AM, covering about 213 miles in 42 1 2 hours. The line, held exclusive track rights, predated later extensions toward Houston.
The town Mt. Vernon Indiana declined a proposal to rename the community to Mt. Vernon in tribute to the first president. The bid originated from Mount Vernon, Washington, whose chamber of commerce argued for a unique national name.
A report states seven dollars were taken from a car parked at a pool. The thief allegedly used a wire to pry a crack in the windshield and removed cash and items belonging to CG Fritsch of 718 Erie Avenue. Fritsch reported the incident after returning to his vehicle at Woodlawn Lake.
Terarkana Arkansas June 5 Deputy sheriff John J. McCall of Bowie County Texas was tried by an Arkansas grand jury on a murder charge stemming from a liquor raid during which George Griffin a 35 year old Texan parolee was killed. McCall claims self defense in the incident involving Arkansas officers.
Actress Josephine Dunn is sued for divorce by Clyde FE in NOLXWOON California. The action cites alleged cruelty and fault, naming Dunn as the respondent and referencing her husband as the plaintiff. The case marks a high profile entry in early 20th century entertainment conflicts.
Miss Vivian Claire Cockrell ten year old died after taking poison at her brother in law J F Duderstadt’s home in West Rusenand Avenue Dallas inquest by Justice Skoot found death by suicide. She had worked at a downtown store but was not employed at the time. Drug store manager Partain said she bought a bottle of poison and asked if it could do the work. She returned home in good spirits, screamed, and died despite antidotes. Her past includes an orphaned mother and missing father. Funeral plans pending.
Three of five transport airplanes returning from fields used to move Kelly id mechanica during annual maneuvers. Two planes left Friday from Fort Crockett piloted by Jarents, Maverick, and Lee. A third from Bollin Field, Washington, piloted by Giovannoli, will be followed by a Willig plane Saturday morning. A Weight Field plane from Dayton will leave Sunday. The group included ships from Kelly, Brooks, and Dodd fields, with one ambulance ship arriving Wednesday and another damaged at Maxwell Field awaiting flaring.
Miss Watel Nixon, a longtime Incarnate Word graduate, earned fourth graduation honors at the institution. She completed Incarnate Word High School in 1920, the music department in 1928, and later obtained an A. T. degree in 2920, this year achieving her Ke OM degree.
The Circus Fang association of America schedules its 1982 convention in San Antonio with Baers Hertzberg reelected president. Hertzberg has led the group for two years, directing activities of members interested in circus-related crafts and performances.
Secretary Adams lauds Samuel F. Williamson of North Tiverton Ro Lakeland as a patriotic figure after noting his six sons serving in the Navy. The letter mentions Samuel as a chief boatswain John B chief radioman Thorns Lorpedetran second class and other relatives in aviation and eradiating units.
BRUSSELS June 5 77 Sulex Renkin Catholic party leader formed a new cabinet with himself as prime minister and interior minister. Other members include Paul Humans interior ET Cocq justice Baron FToutart finance Henri Werman industries M. P. Crokaert colonies AM J. Van Caenegem public works.
Federal authorities announced raids that led to 20 arrests in Illinois and Iowa, targeting a chapter of the Canons Syndicate moving alcohol through the Midwest. Investigators estimate the outfit handled between 10 000 and 15 000 gallons weekly, with raids conducted in Aurora Illinois and Waterloo Iowa.
The state board of arbitrators ruled that two workers discharged at the Hincon Grande Electrical plant in Vera Cruz Mexico due to machinery installation were entitled to damages. The decision states the company must pay substantial damages for the discharge.
A would be robber entered Dr Walter B Silliman's office in Washington and aimed a pistol at the dentist. He balked when the drill was readied and fled after Dr Silliman calmed him with a pat on the back.
In Poughkeepsie New York a final decree of divorce was granted by Supreme Court Justice Joseph Morachauser in the marital dispute between Mrs. Anns Lr aubart Stillman and James A. Stillman. The decree, entered yesterday, was not discovered until today.
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