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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1931

Page

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Serum and profits loom in controversial medical and social woes

An anonymous report cites a controversial serum claimed to target cancer with root growth in lab dishes and notes astonishing claims from Dr McGhee of Emory University about metalized milk in cancer therapy. The piece also contrasts wealth and social worth of Americans with bleak implications about slavery and inequality, ending mid sentence with a continuation note.

McGhee Emory: University Georgia Doetara

Tragedy at Grocery Store Hold Up Sparks Family Plea

A hold up at a grocery store Saturday night ends with a man dead and a destitute family of five left in mourning. The suspect, drinking whiskey that night, reportedly claimed memory loss since the intoxication, while his remorseful sobs and appeals for the children’s future echo through the report. The section notes the case’s continuation on the next page.

Paul. E. Kardow Cincinnati Avenue Tom Paul Karloow Ton San Redmorse Young Trevail Mires Eathwanus Eubratus

Brothers Calm as Trial Opens for Single Murder

In Chicago, gangster Brothers, calm under trial expectations, faces the case to convict him for the murder of Alfred Take Lingle, a Chicago sergeant. Widow Helen Sullivan Dingle testified early, with coroner Herman Band assisting inquiry as prosecutors prepare to finish testimony.

Ghigago M. G. Lee Brothers St. Toowis Alfred Take) Lingle el Porter Chicago Helen Sullivan Dingle Herman “Banddae

Mrs. Nirdlinger Silent in Jail Cell in France

Mrs Charlotta Nixon Nirdlinger accused of shooting her husband Fred Nirdlinger in their apartment here remains silent in her prison cell continuing a stylistic serene bearing since incarceration.

Wich France Charlotta Nixon-Nirdlinger Fred Nirdlinger

Oppose Dumping of Matches in U.S.

Trade officials in Washington announce a countervailing duty on imported matches from Norway Estonia Sweden Austria Poland and Canada. The move aims to curb alleged dump ing practices and protect domestic producers.

U.S Utafereal Washington Treamier Malehen Iand Norway Esthvaia Sweden Austria Moland Polani Senpruer

Bank cashier forced to open vault in Neosho county

Parson, Kean, March 24. News reports say burglars forced the cashier of a local bank to open the vault and escaped with about 31000. The tale cites Taos Sands of Neosho county as the area involved in the robbery.

Parsons, Kean

Weather Forecast Night and Day Details

The forecast notes cooler temperatures in the south while the east quadrant may see frost at night. Strong northerly winds are expected in the north with a probable frost in the interior. Texas areas show cooler conditions overall with a wet pattern in parts of the west and near the coast.

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Solons Push Surprise Probe In New York City

Lawmakers move to authorize a legislative investigation into New York City Mayor Walker, with Seabury likely as counsel. The Knight resolution creates a three-senator four-assembly panel and aims to start the probe around May 1. Democrats denounce the move as a political fishing expedition and criticize costs and motives.

William IL Ward Wealchester New York City Samuel Seabury Commission Senate John Knight Ward Seabury Republcan Senbors Carnot Tommsay Hall Walker New York Dempecata John Waynes Holmes Stephen 8 Wise Monxevell Maasor Walker Ltms Kahin Tammany Demonini Iris Tivethond Mandelbonin

Boy Shot At Door Of Neighbor In Dallas

A year old Thomas Allen Gand was shot and critically wounded last night when a neighbor mistook him for a burglar. He went to a neighbor’s home to barrow a newspaper. An occupant fired a shot through the door wounding him in the spinal cord. No arrest was made.

Dallas Thomas Allen Gand Barrow

Haight Praises NoFund Effort for Wool Heart Aid

Community leaders in San Antonio rally to support the fund for the widow and children of Pat B. Bar,dow Sr., who died during a holdup attempt. Commissioner Wright and Police Chief Killay praised the drive as churches and local merchants announce donations to assist the bereaved family.

Erersune San Antonio Pat B. Bardow Butcher Phil Wright Wright Chist Owen Killay Yelvington Trree Velingtom Vonethouse Nl O F. Poor John Faire A. Fa Clemmens Corn Dunkin Susie Fisk Poor Julion

Proration Debate Grows Over Texas Oil Field

In a Texas hearing on the Yexna oil field proration, attorneys for East Texans argued against advancing testimony until the central proration committee submits its district recommendations. Chairman Robert Tren said production figures would be ready soon as witnesses described the need to prevent waste. Moody and Penn clashed over authority and the fate of many wells if prices rise, with Moody predicting a courthouse showdown and Penn denying a full legal plan exists.

Marely vAi Enat Yexna Axhe Radir Coumsisis Lisiwe East Wixans Howgver Robert Tk. Tren Dalefiat A.V. Wereell Rai i Vominizaion Moody Dan Moody Penn Noniclee Wevans Proration Corsmithes Ue Eajhend Commission United States Ava Mong Siatyel

Committee Kills Two Amendments In Texas House

In Atatin on March 24 the house constitutional amendments committee killed two proposed amendments. One would grant legislative power to exempt certain industries from taxation for ten years. The other would provide for initiation and referendum in regulation.

Atatin Fortier of Fort Worth

Nautilus Christened in Arctic Submarine Ceremony

In New York on March 21 the christening of the Nautilus submarine proceeded with ceremonial toasts of champagne. Sir Wilbert Wik King attended with his wife and spoke of the voyage and the legal implications of liquor aboard the craft amid Arctic operations.

New York Mateh Pitin Wibert Wik King

He'll Wait Till They Build Bridge

In New York on March 23 the Fle de France arrives with St. Granter aboard for his first U.S. visit. The crossing from Atavec to Wiymond was rough and rough seas caused a smash of the ship. St. Granter declined to continue the voyage and remained ashore.

New Yor

Highway Bond Bills Put In Tible

Austin March 24 The senate tabled the state highway bond issue resolution on a 4 12 vote after motion by Senator Small of Wellington Those opposing Wooll in his bid to take up the measure included Bek of Dekath Cou sing of Beaumont and others The roll call names several senators and cities with scattered regional support and opposition

Austin Small Wellington Berkeley Alpine Cunningham Abilene Greer Athens Hardin Stephenville Tornsby Martin Tilsboro Oneal Wichita Parris Tubbouk Yonge Waco Putt Dallas Drawlings Wort Worth Wellingtow Woendrut Deeater Deberry Bosnin

Liquor Possession Law Favored by House Committee

The house criminal jurisprudence committee voted to favor a bill making possession of liquor for sacramental purposes an offense under present statutes. introduced by Representative Porbes of Weatherford, a prohibition leader in the house.

Mneek House Criminal Jurisprurlenes Committee Tepreatntative Porbes Weatherford

Seek Exemption for Homesteads Resolved in Texas House

Texas March 24. Representative Veatoh of Sorbure introduced a resolution to amend the constitution to provide for exemption of homesteads of married and single persons from forced sale. The exemption would cover up to 100 acres per homestead and other specified improvements.

Alsiin Texas Hepeesentative Veatoh of Sorbure

Cigarette Tax Bill Is Killed by House

A cigarette tax bill failed in the House as Representative Wolder of Lancaster moved to print the measure but it was vetoed or not enacted.

House Austin Toran Benae Wolder Lancaster

Hero of Antinoe Rescue Dies in New York

Hobard Heekenan Miller, chief officer of the Miner Dereident Roosevelt, who commanded the lifeboat that rescued the crew of the Tiritish steel after Antinoe in 1 Vioak, is reported dead at his home in New York.

York Hobard Heekenan Miller Roosevelt

Brownwood honeymoon ends in shotgun tragedy

A Brownwood couple married March 17 in Del Rio were found dead in their home on March 19. The groom, 18, killed his bride Dorothy Bess Craft Wakefield, 18, then shot himself. Justice J. L. Parkinson ordered an inquest. investigators yesterday described a quiet household with no prior trouble.

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Ritchie Nominated as City Candidate for Presidency

Baltimore March 24. Coreemnor Hitchie was requested to become a candidate for the United States presidency in a motion adopted by the city council. The report notes the effort to place Hitchie on the ballot and the council’s backing.

Ritchie Baltimore Coreemnor Hitchie United States

Want Ads Offerings Include Property Trade and Rentals

Fragmented want ad notes trades such as a 94 acre Frio City property in cultivation and an Us furnished apartment on MebWinney Ave. It mentions a chicken dinner and drinks at a location with a gas station, plus daily listings of opportunities.

Bexar County Frio City Cs Teore Us MebWinney Avenir Ani Karage Chase Ts Ikere Now

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