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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1931

Page

3

Witnesses in Lut murder trial dispute brothers as shooter

A Chicago defense witness Lawrence J. OMalley testified he saw a man he believed to be the killer flee the scene and fire the shot, but state witnesses said they did not see the final shot. Another witness, Harry J. Connor, could not identify the suspect. The trial involves the Lut murder with testimony shaping whether the Brothers were the shooter.

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Fragmentary Note From Unclear Old Report

A garbled OCR style entry mentions a man named Shorlee or Shorlee brothers and a Liab or WContier noting wealth and a race day. A friend is described at a tunnel with warnings and a witness quote about being hit. Several garbled phrases refer to a mob attack or slayers and an inverted remark at a place named Lingle.

Shorlee Lingle

Benoit Killer Indicted for Murder in Store Shooting

A grand jury indicted Margaret Leckie Miller and Robert E. Towkell in connection with the March 23 fatal shooting of Strow Noble at the Steel and White store. The panel also charged J. A. Milton and city detectives Al Darenan and A. G. Tang with related offenses. Witnesses included store manager Hal Geaboin and others.

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Aged Actor Plans Return to Film Work in San Antonio

The veteran performer Thulall Thesine, aged in his eighties, continues a 62 year career across the United States. Born in Berlin, he sang tenor with Minnie Wingek’s opera and later managed stages before joining Emmett Abbott’s company to tour the country. His long career includes a notable Berlin birth and a move to America where the German opera troupe presented 78 roles with an average weekly income of about $10,000.

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Man Arrested in Probe of Attack

A man named Wallie Tyewine was taken into custody for questioning in an attack that left 39 year old Trmee Virxi seriously injured. The victim was reportedly struck with a skull fracture and hospitalized before transfer to Santa- Tosa infirmary. Details remain unclear as investigators pursue the case.

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Jail guard testimony links pistol to prisoner escape case

Former jailer Tom Donaghue testified in the Ninety fourth District Court that he found a pistol and sawed blades in the county jail as part of testimony in the trial of Bob Pires, a guard charged with aiding an escape by an inmate. Donaghue said he was alerted after a conference with officials and went upstairs to inspect the corral area, but the escape was not averted.

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PIED PIPER GUNS FOR ATS IN SAN ANTONIO

Local article describes midnight rodent control in downtown San Antonio. City officials authorize use of firearms and toxins to eradicate rats, detailing the mayoral figure Frank Brice and contractor arrangements, plus reported incidents and safety concerns.

Husband in Bed Minus Mustache

Seattle police report a husband returning home from a bridge party found sleeping in his wife’s bedroom with no mustache. He awoke as officers entered. confusion followed before confirming the man was the husband. The incident ends with the couple reencountering each other in the home.

Seattle Ars D. Ringer

Basketball Game Follows Wedding in Meriden Court

In Meriden Connecticut an unusual wedding follow up saw a basketball game staged an hour after the ceremony. The groom, Bower, played as a church league guard while the bride, Gertritte Patz, known as Pride, cheered from the stands with other attendees.

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Wooden Water Main Unearthed in East Wooden Water Main Unearthed in East

Fragmentary report notes an ancient wooden water main unearthed in the eastern area. The 18 inch diameter line is described as fashioned from halved pine, with the text suggesting it carried pine sap flavor in the waters. The exact location and date are unclear due to the damaged OCR.

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Deportation order issued for Salvadoran immigrant Merino

Washington immigration office orders Merino Antonio a Salvadoran former resident of 220 North Laredo Street to depart the United States in April. Local officials confirmed the action after a prolonged inquiry and said details were sent to Washington for final approval. Merino was taken into county custody on February 25 and is to be flown to New Orleans before returning to his homeland.

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Buffalo Train Wreck In Siam Kills Mare Jb A Buffalo

A buffalo wandered onto the Moysl State railway in Siam near Bangkok, causing a wreck that killed a mare named Jb A Buffalo and involved a Royal Siam train. Police and officials investigated the incident, with eyewitnesses reporting the animal's path across the tracks before the collision.

Royal Siam Bangkok Siam Mare

Police Chief Issues Golfing Challenge

Police Chief William G. Merenson of Cleveland Ave bids a golfing contest amid a civic event. The notice invites participants to join the charity match on the March date, with proceeds benefiting a local fund.

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Cafeteria Poisoning Blame In FIR Blame In

A cafe poisoning case prompted a police investigation as 27 people fell ill in the cafeteria. An expert, Dr Lerinsor, an ethologist chemist, testified that a powder used to cause illness may have been involved. The cafeteria was temporarily closed for inspection.

Dolstos

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