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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1931

Page

2

Jury convicts Wisiter in fraud case in Ninety Fourth District Court

Benneth Wrtcer convicted Tuesday after a jury deliberation of a yearly sentence in a banking related fraud. The trial lasted since Monday with Judge W. W. McCrory presiding as relatives watched in court. The verdict followed weeks of investigation into Wimer’s business dealings and indictments dating back to 1980.

Benneth Bank Besar County Ander Ninety Fourth Beloittes W. W. McCrory Neese Mae Franklin Spears Yare Sreary Ktwan C. J. Matthews Mtrieal Forness Linfrid Walter Tyorg Wis Spears Wimer Fadon Warre Ware Srhieh Elwira Erri Crory Speers Ane Aod Zenar Beeligson Vwimeriebardeen Company Benefth

Massacre Reported Near Anghai Border In China

Anghay March 18. UP A raid along the northern border near Anghay involved about 2 000 peasants from a commune retreating toward the line. The assault left many dead and injuries reported as villagers fled the scene seeking safety.

Ads China Anghay Peraries Mnere

Audit audit charge reaffirms city pay roll irregularities

City audit confirms irregular payroll endorsements in street and sewer work. Report notes numerous pay item discrepancies and improper endorsements, with claims of past padding and improved controls under present procedures. Auditors warn doubt remains on certain checks due to time gaps between issuance and examination.

Wicheod Park Chitones Talk T Muesfler Highland Park Meport Ibsy Chomney Edere City Hooks Maverick Soilitant Citizens’ League Hich Peal Steffler Labor Py

Madero Death Mystery Explored by Provisional Mexico Leader

March 18 Excelsior prints an eye witness recount of the Madero and Pino Suarez killings at the National Palace. Provisional President Huerta, officers, and guards are named with claims of a staged exit and executions during a failed rescue attempt.

Mexico OMPY Op Excelsior Tedey Faeional Palace Huerta Ratsisco Cardenas Vimients Figueroas Jose Pachi Penitentisty Leopoldo Coquero Dimaring Tessior EY Independiente Madero Pino Suarez Bigerta Nations Carlos Serrand National Palace Tra Aptowobites Plog Susrez Sedero Pino Soarex Dinerta Togners Rojas Pachi Francisca Cantenas Toqnero Cardenas Althogh Cardénas Pino Soarez Pimenta Copether Wardens

Widow not liable for late husband's contracts says court

The Fourth Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday that Mrs Frances H Jeffers is not responsible for debt contracts signed by her late husband S T Jeffers. The ruling upheld a lower court decision in favor of FE Levin and contractors involving an 850000 total contract and a 450000 apartment in San Antonio.

Witterr San Antonio Levin

Contempt Spark in Gerald Tuckey Murder Trial

Judge Edward Jellies holds Fred Tors in contempt as he blocks questioning on alleged criminal record. Testimony links Tors to three defendants Ted Picinn Angelo Livecchi and Jon Bommarilo in the murder of a crime crusader radio announcer. Authorities recounts of killings name Colonel Ballenteros in charge of prison and related fugitives.

Deltrout Edward J. Jellies Gerald Tuckey Irish Today Fred Tors Star Trra Atricken Trearde Tare Ted Picinn Angelo Livecchi Jon Bommarilo Rainé Offles Ballenteros Tallenteros Cardenas Pachi Mexico Sermaco Paris Rojas Tachi Ators Pimienta Figueres Absassi Hyerta Ell Paso

Man Dead After Rum Party At Eliria Castro Home

One man died and another critically ill after a rum party at Eliria Castro’s home, 1100 Colima Street. Veneclario Pacheco, 2nd neighbor, also died. Castro survived and remained under treatment at Robert B Green Hospital as police probed possible overdose during questioning.

Eliria Castro Colima Etreet Veneclario Pacheco Lil Colima Etreet Castro Robert B. Green Hosepital Pachéeo John Onion Castres Triend Cretea H Castra Ed Pytel Ww. Thompson

Red Cross Fund Reaches Ten Million For Drought Relief

The American Red Cross central office in Washington announces a nationwide fund drive reached 10 million dollars for drought relief. Albert Hensley says a message received via amateur radio confirms completion, broadcast by John Barton Payne and J J Rives reports.

Gsing Army Neateur Red Crasy Whallington Albert Hensley Boonig Red Crass J. J. Rives TVHJC John Barton Payne Nations Red Cross Qoor Hed Cross Washington

Man Held in Chile Jail

In Santiago Chile an American, L R K Bethune general manager for General Motors Acceptance in Chile, is jailed in a $2 160 000 case involving Krugadelli and Manni car distributors. They allegedly paid commissions on 560 automobiles. Bethune, a citizen of Avanta Georgia, sought permission to visit but was refused after a second request. The American ambassador spoke with Foreign Minister Barros Castanon but was told local law allows holding foreigners incommunicado.

Aantiago Chile Iberisco Mojee L. RK Bethune General Motors Acceptance Corporation Bis Company Krugadelli Manni Automobile Avanta Prio

Precipitation data and flying conditions summary

Weather report lists precipitation figures and normal values for several locations, noting a variable wind condition and a range of forecasted weather for the day and month. It mentions times and places such as Montana, Massachusetts, and Washington, with references to winds and temperatures, plus notes on aviation weather and coordinates.

Books Clue In Killing Mystery In San Diego

San Diego March 18 criminologists studied torn book pages found in a sack near the site where Virginia Hyroake’s body was found March 16. Los Angeles chemist Rex Welch tested soil and plant fragments from a deserted ferry mooring and found similarities to contents in the library books and the girl’s coat. A note signed The Doctor was found shoved under a gasoline station door near the Freaka home claiming the killer and mocking investigators.

San Diego Calif Virginia Hyroake Rex” Welch Los Angeles Welch Olfivere Virginia

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