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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1931

Page

4

Slaying in San Diego prompts suitor interrogation

Hazel Bradshaw 22, principal supporter for a large family, was found murdered near an Indian village in San Diego. Garrison, a railroad commissary steward, confessed to being with her Saturday night though two discrepancies exist. Coroner notes and missing details cloud motive as police seek links to other recent killings.

San Diego Cail Bay Hanel Gradshaw E. Gartigon Vir Miss Bradshaw Garrison San Diego and Arizona Railroad Hazel Ealisfield Ipon A. Bradshaw Haxtel Garrison Sai Aooman Mies Bradshaw Densaco Aries Hraidshaw Tere Ano Logan W. Va Hame

Rescuer Within Flying Distance of Ice Cap Goal

ANGMAGSALIN Greeland March 4 A Swedish aviator Captain fbrenders reached the ice cap hut near Aupus sine Courtantd British explorer marooned for months After a five hour flight from eykravik Icclami he completed a four stage North Atlantic crossing from Malmoe Sweden Formation on the wings hindered further search for the violated Reitisher

Angmagsalin Greeland Mar Albin Krender Ling Hut Aupussine Courtantd Fbrenders Eykravik Icclami North Atlantic Malmoe Sweden Ict Reitisher

Holy Shroud Display Opens in Turin for Pilgrims

The holy Shroud, revered by Catholics as the cloth that wrapped Jesus, goes on display in Turin for the first time in 23 years. More than a million Catholics from around the world are expected to visit over the three week exhibit.

Turin Italy Christ Joseph Arimatha

Ask Later Vote on Patrol Bill

The bill to boost highway patrol from fifty to two hundred men was amended and sent to the table for later consideration. Senator Williamson of San Antonio supported placing the measure on the table, while several senators who favored passage were interrupted by absences.

Highway Patrol Inter Williamson San Antonio Tatny Senatnon Sprre

Fasteeth Tooth Powder Promises Comfort and Firm Fit

An old advertisement claims Fasteeth tooth powder provides a firm comfortable hold for upper or lower teeth with no gum residue. It urges readers to buy at Zommera Drug Stores or any reputable drug store.

Zommera Drug Stores

Goodbye itching skin advertising claim

Advertisement promotes a skin relief product promising quick soothing of itchy, irritated skin and scalp. It claims effectiveness on raw, peeling skin and promises fast comfort, with marketing language and stylized brand mentions. The copy references multiple exaggerated benefits and retailers.

Skelax

Call-Tarnia Sentiment Rushes For Mr Smith Farewell

A quirky note from a newspaper page mentions Cordell Smith and a goodbye sendoff. The text references travel to a land of earthquakes and mocks plans about fries and groups, with odd phrases about teams, airplanes, and women. The overall tone is informal and jumbled.

Smith Mr. Smith Call- Tarnia

Grand Jury Sworn in Thirty-Eighth District Court Session

Judge Win charged a grand jury for an eight week session in the thirty eleventh district court. Foreman A. G. Dugrer leads jurors John Hille Ed Goeth Ed Cassin Charles Bergstrom J. O'Neil Frank Winerich G Zadek Henry Doerner Euward Leighton Julies Horn Elmer Diltmar.

A. G. Dugrer John Hille Ed Goeth Ed Cassin Charles Bergstrom J. O'Neil Frank Winerich G. “Zadek Henry’ Doerner Euward A. Leighton Julies Horn Elmer Diltmar

Two Players Struck by Balls in Separate Games

Two baseball players were knocked unconscious and taken to hospital after being hit by balls on Sunday. Sonja Valdez, 24, suffered a broken nose when struck in the face. Royal Hilar, 50, was rendered unconscious by a chest hit. An unrelated incident involved a man struck by an empty beer bottle in Cassiano Park. He was treated for a head cut at Robert I. Green Hospital.

Robart B. Green Hospital Sonja Valdez Brarghand Street Royal Ilar North Pecos Street Gadagas San Patricio Street Cassiano Pack Robert I. Green

Boy Bitten by Rattlesnake Transported After Incident

Nine year old Hiwam Arnold of Hot Wells Boulevard and Golisdrad was critically ill Monday from a rattlesnake bite while enjoying a candy pile near his home. He received first aid at home then was taken to Robert A. Green hospital for treatment. he is the son of FT Arnolt.

Hiwam Arnold Hot Wells Boulevard Golisdrad Robert A. Green Hospital Soake Straigh Flowan Arnolt

Action Urged on Children's Charter at Hot Springs

The National Congress of Parents and Teachers considered translating the White House formulated children’s charter into action. The plan centers on parental education and safeguarding each child's personality as a fundamental right.

Hot Springs Ark National Congress of Prrdata Vendhera Teday White House

Hyde Will Fish in Port Aransas

Port Aransas will host Arthnr M. Hyde United States secretary of agriculture for tarpon fishing action. Hyde gained press notice years ago after a large tarpon catch near Port Aransas and a subsequent shark birth on the same trip. Local Missouri Washington and Missouri friends plan to join the secretary for the event.

Port Aransas Vexar Arthnr M. Hyde Missouri United States Lye Washington Yde

Youth Killed in Border Rum Fight

An El Paso incident ended in a youth’s death after a border rum fight. The victim, connected to Tuareg and linked with illicit liquor enforcement, faced prior arrests for violations of customs rules. A cache of Signot was recovered at the scene.

EL Pasa Ciulllerma Rodrigue U— IM Tuareg United States

Ransom Secured to Release Parson in China Negotiations

In Hankow on May 4, negotiators sought the release of a parson from the Swedish mission who was abducted and taken to Klugmen. An initial payment of 10,020 and a quantity of medicines were reportedly part of the terms.

Parson Hankow China Tey Qeenr Anderson Swedvik Tatheeay Klugmen Artlelea Ag

Mrs Reid to Have Funeral in Paris

Funeral services will be held for Stra Whiteline Meld who died underCap Werest last Wednesday. Frederick W. Trentman, farmer in Trethishem Tennessee, will officiate at the American Finiteonal a rhedral of the Toly Trinity.

Funere Servicea Stra Whiteline Frederick W. Trentman

Musical Club Presents Program Of National Numbers

The San Antonio Musical Club will present a program Monday to celebrate Music Week and preview the forthcoming season. The program features scenes from The Prince of Pilsen and The Pirates of Penzance, with members of the San Antonio Opera Company and guest artists. An informal reception in the foyer precedes the show, and membership books for the Opera company may be secured at the event. Other Music Week plans include juvenile concerts, medical auxiliary programs, a band concert, and various instrumental recitals at local venues.

Ihr San Antonio Cisic Sean “Antonio Musical Club Econes Merober San Antonio “Giri Opera Company Mary Tereell Grexting George C. Baker Deck Walter Grothous Jimmie Haile Arthur Biot EB. J. Arendt Irving Stone Biss Estelle Jones Ge Ushers Viviv Opera Company Lewis Krams-Berk Fic Opera Company Tbe Musicale Juvenile Department Twesday Joske Memorial Blenilas Bexar County Medical Auxiliary Chandler Memorial P. m. Mundiy Good Will Center West Martin Street Seamonds Nicholas N. Hasila Mesican Institute Colima Street Mark'a Ei Pemi Mir Vesta Estingsianist Warren Hull

Cargo of liquor seized near Galveston by coast guardsmen

A raid near Galveston led to the capture of a liquor boat and cargo valued at 29 000 pounds. Three men were jailed after the armed landing by coast guardsmen who fired on the vessel. Crew claimed they were fishermen. The incident left the boat abandoned ten miles from Galveston.

Galveston Calveston Uwelve Punksmen Koizhd

Flight Believed to Set New Record

Fort Worth reports Cpl. Roscoe Turner, former holder of the east-west air speed record, flew from Los Angeles to Texas yesterday in 12 hours and 45 minutes, tying the time with refueling stops at Tucson and Meridian. He maintained about 172 mph cruising speed, and the record was believed to be set.

Fort Worth Esas May Roscoe ‘Turner Tos Angeles California Tucson Arizona Mirdland Trans

Oldest Woman Physician Dead in London

London May 4. Dr. nee rett Olist, who celebrated her hundredth birthday last August, has died at her home in West Kens. She studied medicine in Austria and was believed to be the oldest woman physician in the war dead era.

London Nee Rett Olist Aniail West Kens Aust

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