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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1931
Page
3
May 9 report from the Illinois legislature describes a long session with tentative adjournment targets and discussions of the Trinity River navigation district. Debates focused on tax and dairy pricing bills, with opposition labeling some measures as class legislation and potential burdens on farmers.
The Majestic theater schedules a midnight program featuring The Bad Sister, a dramatic story of a beautiful spoiled girl who loses her family's trust after a lover deserts her and she seeks revenge. Slim Sommerville and Sidney Daris star in the feature, with the plot tracing her wreckage of home ambitions.
MARFA, TEREX. Mas 23. BP. Thomas, charged with the murder of Dr. Taylor, was freed on bond of 87500 Friday following a preliminary bearing Thursday. Trial is set for the next term of district court. The mutilated body of a man later identified as Dr. Tassor was found several months ago near Shafter. The lead part is blown away by gun fire and both weighed with three chains.
Ex bishop in Galion faces rumors of heresy as locals recount a troubling meeting at a private house. Rev Willy Montgomery reportedly plans to address bishops in October regarding his stance.
RANGAS CITY May 9 AM A possibility the airplane carrying eight persons to death in an accident near Bastar Kansas Mere 31 struck a grain elevator shortly after takeoff here The Kansas City Star quoted Robert L Boatright foreman of a wiring engine crew as saying he believed he saw the right wing of the tri motored ship strike the elevator about two hours before the crash in which Notre Dame football coach was killed.
Six people were injured in two separate collisions near Mission Street and South Pores and Frantis streets Friday night. Emergency responders transported victims to Robert H. Green hospital and Watson Medical Center.
Aberdeen Mississippi May 9 The federal government assumes jurisdiction over the killings of 21 year old farmer Wales Lend near Columbus as a group of prohibition agents raid the area The agents J G Hendricks Wright and B G Furr were released on bonds after habeas corpus challenges The incident occurred at the farmer s home where raiders sought him and reports say a struggle led to a weapon discharge
Pearsall High School plans a graduation event Friday evening May 10 for seniors Thelma Barnes Marcella Bilhertz Loma Barden Therese Coher Wood Curtis Teresa Dunlan Tosaline daooeceit Hollis Higdon Fredrick J Howard Fides Hu Sam Boone Johnson Fannie Marie Willough Reha Lane Edward Mann Carrol Nations Willem Nixon Thomas Jefferson Franghiweille Proctor Zelmo Ricks Lena Mae Burde Gladys Elizabeth Shayber Roy William Skinner John Stone Borklyn Strong Frances Toulson John Earl Weathers Mary Welle Clyde Radmin Wood
Naibo Japan May 9 AP A Japanese flier pausing at Natho reports leg of the 135 mile flight toward the United States. The pilot from Yoshihara fleet, amid references to Kurile Island chain storms, continues the long journey from Tokyo.
In Hollywood and Osaka, Tar Mast film firms will receive all color photography to expand color film production. Authorities plan multi color displays and new color processes to boost film quality and distribution worldwide.
Will Rogers reflects on Tucson Arkansas and Ameria in a rambling note about climate people birth rates and a Newport dinner with prominent women including Mrs Roosevelt Hoover Lindbergh and Kermit Roosevelt's wife. He warns about safety and politics in a satirical tone.
New York May 9 AP Mother will have a day off from all household chores and be a guest in her home. Girl Scout troops nationwide prepare to wake mothers with breakfast and a homemade gift. Ida Bailey Aller heads the program selecting a menu of tomato juice, steak, onions, potatoes, radishes, custard and tea.
Fire damaged a stairwell at 424 Furnish Avenue and claimed the life of 8 year old Felipe Vidal in what investigators described as an accidental fire. Evidence suggests wires insulation was worn, with the blaze starting as a stack of furniture barricaded the room where the child slept. Rosa Vidal, mother of the victim, was located later at a friend's home. A man was questioned and released.
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