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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1931

Page

16

DeMolay Delegates Welcome at Scottish Rite Cathedral

About 480 DeMolay delegates from cities across the state gathered at the Scottish Rite cathedral Friday for the annual conclave. Major Chambers and Abbe Strunk welcomed visitors as officers were to be elected, with the Legion of Honor degree to be conferred in the evening. A city tour and a downtown parade followed morning activities, with competitions and a banquet at the Gunter Hotel scheduled for Saturday afternoon.

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Jury hears quarrel in Donovan murder case

The trial of Thomas Donovan, charged with ordering the death of his son in law, is underway with testimonies from Mrs Salazar and her husband about the events leading to the shooting on June 20, 1930. State witnesses described gunfire on Nix Street as Manuel Yiare testified seeing a shooting scene and no weapon on the slain man.

Rae Mane Thomas Sonovan Wrank Salazar Vic Ohare Salazar Anderson Manuel Yiarea Arbor Ple Nix Street Ashen Donavan Eseohar Thuix Steert Saan Maria Trodriguez South Prinits Screet Jnrr Salen Ruf Ruiz Street Frank Salazar GJ Ruiz Street Escobar Fredriguez Les Lillie Esenbar Guolsoo Enid Read Dave Watson Spevi Entor Walter Nymul Ase Watson Trandall Sayler Ronstable

Estate of Wool Grower Massie Leaves Heirs and Farm

Robert Massie, president of the Wool Grow Central Storage Co., died June 10 in Dallas after an operation. His will names $2000 to his widow, $2000 to ten nephews and others, the Jean fount farm to Mrs Jean Parne at Mervin, and other bequests. The Central National Bank is executor without bond. A later section notes a fatal shooting near San Angelo connected to the case, with drama around witness testimony and legal proceedings involving Escobar.

San Angelo Robert Muasi Wool Growara Central Storage Company Heresy and Plonger West Tejas Wool Moon Dallas Central National Bank Massie Keenler

Judge Approves Mayor's Plan For City Diversion Scheme

Judge A. J. Matlock approved Mayor CML Chambers plan to divert rec funds and align municipal projects. Officials say the decision opens the path for a revised infrastructure program while critics warn of potential legal challenges and funding gaps.

A. J. Matlock CML Chambers Momitay

Voting Fine Arises From Local Charge in County Court

A man identified as Frantisco Mernandes was arrested by Layclayo Alvars and held on a five dollar fine after an admission of guilt in a county court proceeding. The case involved a charge of a minor offense and a disputed event in the locality with unclear details due to garbled text.

Frantisco Mernandes Layclayo Alvars Emwig

Eagle Pass Bridge Opens for 24 Hour Tourist Access

The international bridge linking Eagle Pass and Piedras Negras will operate around the clock for tourists. FB Estrada, head of the Eagle Pass and Piedras Negras Bridge Co, announced the change after previously nightly closures around 1 a.m. The opening follows arrangements with authorities and is expected to boost cross border traffic.

Eagle Pass Sacle Pasa Piedras Negez Mcxico FB. Estrada Eagle Tans and

Texas Highway No 10s to span San Antonio area

San Antonio officials discussed completing Highway No 10S linking San Antonio to Bulverde and beyond. State highway commissioner Martin urged county funds to cover half the cost, projecting $6.1 million in four years and a boost to commerce, with bridges over the Cueldeupe and Cibolo creeks and a route extending along Troarevelt and Lighteny avenues toward Marble Falls.

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Evidence in Suit Argued In City Construction Case

Fragmented trial notes describe arguments over admissibility of expert testimony on city construction work. W A Tarver, state insurance commissioner, was questioned about approvals and estimated costs. The case before Judge W T Topita in the Thirty-eighth district aims to proceed for weeks with multiple witnesses expected.

Corpes Curesee Arciitn myAr Adiniesibaitent Evidrrer Attorness W. A. Tarver Prand WT. Topita Ulateiot Euirt Vlainriffe Wiley

Nautilus Trials At Lake With Graf And Shipboard Test

An improvised test of the Graf’s seaworthiness on a lake sees Dr Hugo Eckeres guiding the operation as the big ship engages waterproof shields and travels along the shore. Report notes multiple setups, lapsing into garbled details but confirms the vessel’s flotation and movement under testing conditions.

Goa Hugo Eckeres Graf North Pole Thy Rem Micheloniolus Alps

New Bill Aimed at Distribution of Mexico Land

A proposed bill in the chamber of deputies, presented by Francisco Ramirez of Oaxaca, would dispose of peasant land petitions within a set period and protect large landowners from confiscation. The measure aims to boost cultivation by resolving petitions quickly while safeguarding private property.

Mexico GHEY Francisco Ramirez Oaxaca

Nurses' Home Endorsed by City Amid Budget Debate

City officials voiced support for funding a nurses' home project with Major Chanilote stating the city should cover half the cost while the group will cover the remainder. The proposal faced questions over whether the $919,500 threshold would be met.

SA Man Held in Kemp Case

A man is held in the Kemp case after evidence found in Pare Que yard. A hooded iron bolt and four stout mesquite posts with blood stains were discovered, suggesting Kemp’s body was hidden. River drag operations followed reports of a stash in the Medina River near the Taredo highway bridge, though no body traces were recovered.

Kempf Kempt Medina Mra. W Tale Taredo Highway

Chiang Kai-Shek to lead drive on bandits in Raiklang area

Washington officials say General Chiang Kai-Shek will take personal command of a campaign against bandits in the Raiklang Fo ling area as advised by the state department.

Kai-Shek Aresier Washington, D.C Chiang Wai-Shek Raiklang Foling State Department

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