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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1931

Page

9

Trial of J O Hachar in murder case on June trial day

On the stand, Scorar testified about the shooting of his son-in-law Donovan Escobar. He described threats with a knife and the sequence leading to the fatal shooting at Ruiz Street. Witnesses for the defense and prosecution debated motives, prior threats, and impeachment issues as the trial neared closing arguments.

J. O. Hachar Chargut bin Father Intan Doneyeo Eatvhor Eycoar Fin Donavan Donagar Hoe Donovan Messon J. W. Davin J. L. Ring Ermer Jonatan Taober Walter ‘Synai Fronday Forenson Andrew Maales Pephest Escobar Mya Lille Recobar Paul & Escobar Blorea Jib Denils Hacobst Walter T'yan LeBuuo Tarry Lonel Diwluet Caracter Lin Youce John Union Jr. Lalbert Robert Lmotmes B.C Racker Lorie Ninety Sorth District Court Joan Miter Escobar Fitchres Donaan Ruiz Street Eliree Erate Lecobar Salazar Miz Street

And I Remember When- By Frank Moore

A fragmentary reminiscence recounts a mistaken identity and a dramatic emergency call involving a wounded man at a hospital who claimed a different name. The chaotic account hints at confusion between Willis and Moore and a surprising turn in the tale.

Frank Moore

Air service expansion links Dallas Fort Worth to Tulsa schedule

Temple Bowen announces new air service connecting Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Tulsa starting June 25. Flights from San Antonio will reach Dallas in 2 hours 25 minutes, with outbound times to Fort Worth, Tulsa, Oklahoma City and return legs, detailing daily departures and travel times amid expanding operations.

Air Gissenger San Adtuuio Bowen Avennes Port Worth Dallas Tulen Ohia San Antonio Temple Bowen Wising

Arraign Two on Liquor Charge in Prohibition Era Case

United States Commissioner Paul Tavckhark presided as sso men faced liquor violations. Bate pleaded guilty to an infringement of Prohibition laws, bond set at 150 dollars. Cayden pleaded not guilty to possession and manufacturing charges with equipment for beer production seized in a related case. Beriien linked to a seizure of 1077 pints of beer and whiskey handling gear. Gilloway pleaded not guilty to possession of 60 gallons of whiskey.

Sso United States Paul Vk Tavckhark Bateany Rank Cayden Beriien Damien Je. Gilloway

Mayor to Speak at Bethel Negro Church

Major C. M. Chambers will address a Sunday program at Bethel Negro M E Church at 3 10 p m. Assistant superintendent W ds Knox will also speak at the same time. Pastor C L SteP ten will preside and present "The Importance and Value of the Church to Society."

C. M. Chambers Bethel Negro Methodist Episcopal Church W. Ds. Knox Will Spenk Chesten TL. Steptenu

Woman Burns While Carrying Stove In House Fire

Mrs. Olelia Garcia, 24, of South Taredo Street, was treated at Thobert B. Green hospital after her clothing caught fire when she carried a burning stove from the kitchen Friday night. She is expected to recover.

Mra Olelia Garcia Taredo Street Thobert B. Green Hospital Atrs Garcia

Optometrist Groupes Here For Congress

Leading optometrists of the United States and Canada arrive in San Antonio for the thirty fourth annual congress of the American Optometric Association. Convention headquarters are the Gunter Hotel with six days of exhibits and meetings. Local officers and participating groups from Texas and affiliated associations will hold sessions through the week and plan entertainment and visits to nearby Gonzales and Laredo.

United States Canada San Antonio Aanuel Congress American Optometric Association Frisby Gunter Hotel Board of Trustees Lie Association Werebring and Batueday

Negroes Get Permit for Street Dance

Negroes receive approval from Commissioner Thig Wright to host a street dance on Cherry Street between Crockett and Center streets Saturday night. The Tenth Calales band from AcI- appears to be the featured act, with details about times and admission not fully legible.

Thig Wright Cherry Steret Crockett Genter Steels Cayales Aci

Erratic Fig Tree Defies Convention at Local Yard

An unusual fig tree in the yard of Lt G. Stewart on B19 Stewart Street behaves oddly this spring. After two years of careful cultivation it grew an eleven inch stalk and now yields fairly adult figs in an unconventional posture, suggesting the tree ignores normal planting and growth rules.

Tmck Yard G. Stewart Stewart

Parade by De Molays in Meet Here

A parade over city streets Saturday morning featured the second end feet day of the state convention of the De Molay organization at the Scottish Rite temple. About 12 neophytes in white shoes and kilts began the procession, preceding initiation into the order. John W. Ackermann Jr was elected master councilor of the state association, with other officers named above. Degrees competition among tours from 21 cities followed at 1 p.m, and a formal dance closed the convention at 9 p.m. The highest degree, Legional Tlowor, was conferred on 15 delegates.

Perug Dedlolns “Association Patecl Ackerman Uvidoy Mie John W. Ackermas Albert X, Nek Woee Strive Tom Glover Mvownisvat Lanier Nelson Cleburne Seriice New Russet IT Boro Ie Lune Burria O. Jackson Whitlsboro International de Alongaban Association Guuler Order of de Moins Abbo Strunk i Ackermann San Antonio Cie Farmer Atata Scribe Raster Albert Pirn George Davin Acthuc Pic Aarshall Tipton Tounge C. Crook Fred Waltera Charles Felder Pire Leslia Velo Louis Garber Abbe Strunk Jn Wahrmund Thomas Johnson Badger Ackermann Jr Cegivizations Abbe Stenok Entertaimocas

Sleuths Arrest John A Sullivan in Disturbance Case

Detectives Cantu and Lee Grasskoff nabbed John A Sullivan in May on a charge of cir theft. Sullivan was located asleep in a Longview bar car on the T and G line after escaping custody. The pair quote Sullivan expressing that they cannot be rid of each other as he submitted to arrest.

Cantu Lee Grasskoff John A. Sullivan Sullivan Longriew Tesap Jon Longview Intontos Andy Grasshoff Sullivan Asleey Enys

Murder charge filed in stabbing case in El Paso area

Vargas 28 of S38 North Laredo Street charged with murder in a complaint filed in Justice of the Peace court by John Onion. Victim Sentosa Hernandez 27 of GID Durango Street died Thursday night after a dispute in the 1500 block El Paso Street. Gonza les, brother of Vargas ace cused in statement to officials.

Dotu Vargas S38 North Laredo Court of Justice of the Peace John Onion Sentosa Hernandez Gid Durango Ford Gonzales Varane EL Paso Street

General Foulois Arrives in San Antonio by Airplane

A message from the Air Corps Training Center on Saturday reports General Foulois, General Borjamly, and others arriving in San Antonio by air. The group was to fly from Shreveport to Fort Crockett in Galveston, Texas.

General Foulois City Rig Borjamly D.bee Sleoseps Graty AL McCartel San Antonio Air Corps’ Trainiig Center Shreve Fort Ford Crockett Galveston Antuziing

Sanderson Woman Tessie Sharpe Faces Court Remand

Tessie Sharpe a 21 year old from Sanderson is held after admitting three deliberate attempts on her husband’s wife. Judge McCrory orders her removal to state hospital until July 12 for transfer to 63rd district court for trial. Prosecutor Pullin Luttrell leads case as Sharpe, appearing with her mother, speaks of unclear motives amid a weak condition. Willie Durleson of Sanderson identified as a suitor and charged in connection with the murder.

Bessie Sharp Sanderson St. Antonio State Hospital Tessie Sharpe de Poiserantder Wor Huehad Minder Antonie Blote Hospital Trice Wo. McCrory Hull Wivity McCrory Alienisia Ings Sixty-third Sharpe Testarchl Willie Durleson Santerson

Houston Pair to Inspect Parks Director Opposition

In San Antonio Sunday, A Parks Alary and supervisor Sylvia Weakessen will visit to inspect city playgrounds. Their trip to inspect Houston parks and discuss recreation department needs aims to review facilities and operations in the host city.

Houston Gicle’ Athletics Trondon Sylvia Weakessen San Antonio

Federal Court in Al Week Session Opens Civil Motions

A federal court in Al prepares to hold sessions next week with civil cases and motions on the docket. Source credits Vigbert Sehweppy and notes distant United Stadea diatriet arturuen.

Federal Court Penerab Court Vigbert Sehweppy United Stadea Diatriet Arturuen

Suspect Flees in Deputy's Car

A suspect fled in a deputy’s car after a chicken theft. Denuly Ster, Mt G. S. Weene, and Heena arrest were reported with the suspect fleeing near a hinderffey accumibsbwtnt at qne-chicken thief. Keene is still searching for his car as officers counted chickens at the arrest scene.

Tisig Hindenffey Denuly G. S Weene Norkalifog Siveet Lin Weens Keene

Canal group seeks to organize river canal district director meeting

A tentative plan to form the San Antonio river canal district is set for Monday at the Donati board room with seven directors serving until voters approve the district. The group will hear inspection trip results to the San Antonio and Medina river junction and discuss canal management and water supply reports.

San Antonio Somnmerge Medina Cainmores AL Wollinineon Tyah. Gueth Jack Mereita

The Love Trap Begins Monday in The San Antonio Tonight

A new serial romance titled The Love Trap starts Monday June 22 in The San Antonio Tight. The story follows Steve Landers a poor youth and his foster father Sack Taanders a wealthy promoter in a dramatic love feud with Landers rivaling his own adopted sibling.

Mery Berine Neberh Terry Slannon Hier Linnet Maury Sachen Rue Jore San Antonio Steve Landers Taanders Cathlogs Fini Tek Lindees Kon San Antonin

Man Is Struck In Face By Unknown Assailant

Police are puzzled by a report of a man being hit in the face on North Tores street after a confrontation near a station. Cecil Carrupeen claims he was struck as he fled in his car, which he says had been left in a stalled state earlier.

Cecil Carrupeen Aft Stalinn Tores Street Sutuesay Pray Pop. Om Blagg Ringe Flo

Honesty Clears Father in Minor Driver Wreck Case

A court dismissed charges against a father after a minor son driver wrecked a car on South St Marys Street. Judge Matlock ruled the driver acted honestly and without full awareness of legal limits. The case reflected custody and family responsibility issues in early 20th century proceedings.

Postoffice Building To Be Opened In San Antonio

Protest from one bidder triggers condemnation talks as the treasury shapes the San Antonio post office site plan. Officials expect quicker construction despite opposition and potential relocation issues tied to square footage costs and political influence allegations.

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