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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1931
Page
2
Jurors and witnesses faced proceedings Friday as the trial opened at 9:00 p.m. Briday. The widow Mrs. Glare Thr has been replaced to life sentence and Donald Walker, a soldier, has been given 15 grace for the alleged murder part.
Fragmented OCR text describes rough weather with wind and rain near Texas. Mentions tidal effects, flooded areas, and safety warnings. Notes chaotic scene with tourists and locals reacting as conditions deteriorate.
A chaotic scene erupted as a mob pursued eight Black individuals aboard a freight train near Stevenson Alabama and a confrontation with national guardsmen, sheriff and citizens. Two girls aged 17 and 21 sustained minor injuries during the assault and subsequent transfer, with some attackers believed to have fled toward Chattanooga.
Major Gharlen A. Shepard, convicted of poisoning his wife Cenane at Fort Hiley to pursue an affair, rests in Filasiumous hospital after a mental strain complaints. Col Earl of Urion reports likely one month confinement. medical staff note recurrence of stress from his duties and a transfer from his room. Prosecution plans an appeal to the Beleen circuit court.
Tom Mabala a 65 year old Atascosa farmer pled guilty in federal court to possession and sale of liquor. Prohibition officers testified Mabala sold one gallon of wine and five gallons of whiskey prompting the arrest. He was fined 300 pounds or four days in jail and given until Thursday to pay.
A hearing is scheduled by the city council team to address objections over a gasoline curb sump tax. Mr Chambers announces a move to halt the charge while the issue is reviewed, with a formal notice issued by the tax authority.
Mexican arms bearer General Abuou Gomez moves through a San Antonio route on Thursday morning en route to Tolink Hopkins hospital for medical care. He was attended by Dr. St. Parso, chief surgeon for the railroad, and spent about 20 minutes in Hallimare en route to further treatment.
Dwight Davis reports from Batavia describing Far East developments. The message mentions Java and Mereh, the Philippines governor general, and a cruiser named Pittdurzh arriving with a gold ill tone of the Far East.
Easter Sunday program announced for the municipal auditorium to mark the seventieth anniversary of a theater. Noted preacher San Antonio’s ex-ager-preacher will deliver the sermon. a music program includes a negro glee club and speakers. Honitorson, a Kentucky-born preacher licensed by the Methodist church, will speak, his first series since heart disease forced a pause.
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