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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1931

Page

2

New York Murders Deepen City’s Serial Case Mystery

A third murder victim in a New York underworld saga is found in a park, with investigators linking the slain to a heroin and crime ring. Police and detectives probe a web of threats, family tragedy, and a driver of fear as fear waxes. The article notes a nurse and 5 detectives aiding a suspect, while hospital officials report the killer’s unstable mental state. The case echoes a 1920s crime climate in the city.

New York Niteer Lim Vivian Gordon Bentknilschoff Montreal Frankin Westchester Menewlile Mina Goran

City approves audit of city books and orders filing

The city commission accepted the audit of city books by Carnegie-Clatimer and Company and ordered six copies archived by the city clerk. The audit covers water department and public library ledgers. Payment to the company will be made within a few days. another audit from 1901 to 1930 had not yet been filed.

Carnegro- Clatmnoer and Company

Raskab Wet Plan Debated Again by Anti-Salooners

ST TETERSBGERG Finn March 9 INS John J Raskab s plan of elnate liquor control was wadler fire again tally as the Anti Haloon league of America met in its annal convention TF Seatte McBrire told delegates Americans will never surrender to whisky Interests at suhmit 10 Nquor government in such man ner

Child Swallows Button and Pin During Nose Injury

A child swallowed a button and pin on Monday at Robe Green Hospital after a nose injury. EMS Arbor treated the child and transported them to a baseball game, recovering from the incident.

Lola Pilog Robe Creen Techiga Ems Arbor

Merchants Area Arrivals for Southwest Texas Trade Meet

Merchants from the Sax area in Southwest Texas gather for a spring trade event at the Plaza and Pinzy hotel. Alexander Legge, former Farm Board head, will speak on Agricultural Credits to about 500 bankers and merchants. Three hundred local merchants are expected, with wholesale firms presenting showcases and a central hospitality booth in the Plaza lobby.

Sax Autovios Yexas Pinzy Chamber of Contierce Gilmer San Antonio Sas Antonio Y Wholesale Lenses Pla Alexander Legge Fedeca Farm Board Plaza Southwest Lee San Antons Turalay Washington, D. C Towell W. Sones Chamber of Commerce Jor Ie Spason Aurentan

Five Hurt When Auto Overturned Near Montayas

Five persons were recovering from bruises and cuts after an automobile returning from Montayas swerved into a ditch and overturned. Injured include Geriralo O Heenn, OF, 111 West Torlar klert. Fether Garein, 20. Ma i 40, WSR Morales C.. Gelvet Wy amd Ane ela. Hethara, 31, Inde West.

Montay Bruizes Montayas Geriralo O'Heenn West Torlar Klert Fether Garein WSR Morales C . Gelvet Amd Aneela Hethara Inde West

Nabbed for Theft Gets Second Charge

Eliseo Padilla faced a Corportation court hearing after a City Detective arrested him for stealing a pencil from the Krosa store. A marijuana cigarette wad found in his pocket was verified and led to a second charge. He was fined $10 on theft under $5 and $3 on a boosting charge, then jailed for nonpayment.

Sven Ine Tare Te Krosa Padilla Tiige A. Jo Matlock qotTutmann

Missing Harlingen Girls Prompt Police Action

Officers seek three Harlingen girls reported missing since Thursday. Communications with Annie Eric and others indicate three local girls may be held. names include Gladys Totkelman age 2 Maxine Fugate and Adeline Fultz age 11. Authorities aim to identify if the same trio.

Harlingen Hartingen Trans Annie Eric Mouston Thuredar Tonnton Wave Frankie Adeline Tortor Dane Wilking Bae Gladys Totkelman Maxine Fugate Adeline Fultz

Man Walks Out of Court and Is Re-Arrested

A man identified as Tao Davila was remanded to county jail after reportedly leaving Ing Hen at the Fatin Fe Shoes court Friday. He faces robbery by assault with firearms charges following a preliminary hearing where he allegedly fled.

Tao Davila Fatin Fe Baneany Tavila Staak

Legislative week in Austin aims to clear local bills

Austin lawmakers resume work with both houses planned to meet morning and afternoon sessions. Committees will hold hearings on key measures including public utilities regulation, minimum wage for women and children, nine hour day expansion, and tax reforms. Major bills face votes and possibly passage as debates continue through the week.

Austin House Senate Senate State Affairs Committee Holbrook Galveston Petsch Fredericksburg Woalbrook yalMe Petgel State Commission House Labor Committee Lancaster Insurance Committee Representive Tronics of Bagwell Brooks Worl DeWalle Goldtwaite Deck Fort Worth Moorman Wacy Arosa

G O P Urged to Clash Over Prohibition Policy

Washington March 9 Republican Representative H. H. Latsuai of New York urged the GOP national committee to hold a public meeting and openly discuss the prohibition question with the Democrats last Thursday.

IML Washington, D. C Kk. H. Latsuaidia Republican New York Queston Ag Thursang

Paris Financier Sees U.S. Recovery Driver and Service

Paris financier D Reurly predicts a U S recovery in business with auto service as FB Mathis, a French car maker, returns to Paris after a long American visit and reports improved market conditions and activity.

Paris U.S United States Mathis Varia

Peru insurgents reach tentative settlement in Peru

In Tama and Arequipa regions, insurgents sign a preliminary agreement settling long standing clashes. The deal allows the Arequim faction to organize a new provisional non government entity as a framework for peace.

Peru Tama Lipa Arequipa Arequim Ganize

Titled Woman in Southern Republic Amazes Mexicans

Mexicans are astonished by Tady Mounthatten who arrived in Wexito City with a troupe including the duke and duchess of Botherland. They stayed as guests of Santura Machinez Peltin, spouse of Anne Del Min, and other titled figures.

Southern Republic Mexico Cuty Tady Mounthatten Wexito City Werk Tranks Wic Hoe Botherland Gil Santura Machinez Peltin Wether Anne del Min Strane Tsband Dolores Hel Lia Wvltrss

Woman in Dallas hotel causes fatal harm

A Dallas hotel scene ends tragically as a woman in a room causes lethal harm to herself amid a personal crisis. The report notes authorities were informed and cremation procedures were conveyed, with the details indicating a grave incident during a March day in familiar local context.

Self Dallas Datta Marlin

Blind Student Leads College Row at Atlanta

Blind freshman C M Witcher tops college lead in engineering at the School of Technotors as night sessions draw all three students into the program amid a district reporting quiet progress in accessibility and training.

College Atlanta C. M. Witcher School of Technotors Todas Hie Institution Nigiclitne

Knife Attack Sparks Police Probe in Waring

A man injured in a knife attack at a downtown hotel in Waring prompted a police investigation. Victims and witnesses, including residents of nearby streets, were hospitalized as officers pursued a suspect and reviewed footage and testimonies.

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