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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1931

Page

5

Tragic Wreck Buries Victims in Texas

May 12 Texas three graves mark the train automobile crash that killed family members. The mobile car apparently stalled at a crossing before being struck by an incoming passenger train. Victims include Charlene Collins Ferguson and her relatives Mrs Nora Tee Collins Mrs Fannie Collins and Florence Burg Ferguson.

Alword Texas de Vietin Nartey Collins Charlene Irs Fannie Collins Charley Collins Florence Ceri Feeguson Nora Tee Collins Charlene Wis Cuilios Ceetl Fesgusin

DO X to Make Short Trial Hops Before Sea Trip

Berlin May 12 The airship Do X will perform several short test hops near Port Moresby before attempting its trans Atlantic voyage to South America. Commander Captain Christiansen said the ship will not depart until weather and fuel allowances meet safety limits. He indicated no fixed departure date as yet.

Berlin Wras

Briand Plan for Hapsburg Urged

In Budapest on May 12 Prime Minister Count Stephen von Deblen rejected Briand of France plan to restore the Hapsburg monarchy in Austria and Finland. The report states the movement would seek restoration of the dynasty.

Eee Ge Bre Budapest Stephen von Deblen Haw Alinister Briand France Hapsburg Austria

Westmorland Aites Slated Graduation Exercises

Graduation exercises for Westmorland College and its high school will be held Thursday night at 8 in the auditorium of the Deavin Park Methodist church. W. W. Jackson, president, presides. Notable graduates include San Antonio, Daca ilhy Brown, Virginia Canfield, Elizabeth Colvin, Margaret Graham, Lillian Maverick, Mary Blake Spang, Frances Stephene, and many others from towns across Texas and Mexico.

Westmoorland College Deavin Park Methodist Church W. W. Jackson San Antonio Dacailhy Brown Virginia Canfield Rizabeth Colvin Margaret Graham Josco Hassell Afildred Johnston Macthn Kells Louise McDienion Mandel Macomber Lillian Maverick Milfred Nenee Frederickeburg Katheryn Siotti Wesmen A Elizabeth Hailes Bouslun Marpagel Barnes Carus Chiat Charanthe Barta Pasehner Meginoe Holon Constance Denke Vera Gras Mexico Vase Harti Beanavont Patsy Kelly Wichita Fail Janice Neal Tampico Benelope Noble Toston Porgy Sotall Monterrey Elisabeth Paw Victoria Helton Benderson San Aelo Sally Lawn Telew Tallise Rice

Leopold to Wed in Spite of Pope

Vienna May 12 Archduke Leopold of Austria remains determined to marry Merc Alicia Coburn of New York despite Pope Pius XI denying sanction. Friends report he has been divorced from his wife Dagmar Nicolies Porodinska, though no divorce record has surfaced locally.

Wunkserial Strtice Vienna Archduke Leopold Austria Alicia Coburn New York Pius XI Aaroness Dagmar Nicolies-Podrinska Han

New Clues Found in Three Murders

San Diego the May 8 arraignment of EB Garrison 44 a clerk facing charges in one of four recent murders as officers pursue new leads. Garrison charged with the May 2 stabbing death of Helen Bradshaw 23 after a coroner's inquest testified threats were made.

San Diego Calif Moss EB. Garrison Rxile Clerk Justice Core Pir New Elves Garrison Heel Brdshaw Garoner

Hope for Capture of Killers Fades in Chicago

May 12 report from Chicago says hopes to capture six suspects in the Fred Burkenang case fade as witnesses fail to identify any of them. The six are linked to the SS Valentin massacre of seven Moran gangsters in 192? The lack of identification weakens pursuit and leaves the case unresolved.

Cnicago Fred Burkenang Valentin’sa George Moran Surex

Purse Found at Station After Theft Report

Miss Belly Dorn reports purse theft from a store on Alaoan plaza. The purse and cash were later found in a station doorway. Detective J Willis concludes the thief tossed it from a car. Additional reports include jewelry and cash stolen from a home and a portfolio from a car.

Belly Dorn East Quincy Avenue Detective Headquarters Elen Alaoan Plaza J. Willis GUM Judkins Weer Samit Avenue H. Nathan Atia Avenue Ful Cross Meechants ‘Transfer Company Warehen Reac South Flores Stceet

Chicago Lawyer Jose Whitman Dies With War Prevention Plan

Chicago lawyer Jose Whitman dies planning a program to halt war by surveying crown economic resources to gauge population limits. He proposed a global limit on resource use and proclaimed excess would violate international law.

Vlan Jose Whitman Chicago Ile

Edith Mason Remarries After Swiss Honeymoon

Milan reports American singer Edith Mason and Giorgio Lolado, former Mio Chicago Opa director, renewed their marriage in Zurich city hall after a separation. Mason had divorced Maurice Vernsteur of Chicago two years earlier and now plans a honeymoon.

Quiversal Geeslee Milan Edith Mahon Gil Giorgio Lolado Mio Chicago Opa Company Ace Oat Zurich Switzerland Miss Mason Tar Baurice Vernsteur Chicago Voluces

Texas Railroad Bonds Allowed

The Interstate Commerce Commission approves Texas railroad bonds in the amount of 490 000 with capital letter and 600 000 registered. Bonds to be delivered to the Santa Fe system.

Texas Washington, D. G Pecox Interstate Enmmerce Commission Inday UOTOC

Four Gunmen Routed at New York Speakeasy

In Times Square area a pistol battle broke out when seven police arrived to confront gunmen attempting a hold up at a speakeasy. No injuries or details of arrests reported.

N. Y New York ForsunTigh Love

Solos Will Hear Shouse Solos Hear Shouse

Fragmented readable items indicate a political campaign reference involving Verne Vanek and a legislative event. It mentions Toll, Jonedl Stones, national gaze, and a 1928 residential campaign, suggesting a noisy, era-themed political tableau with unclear local details.

Austin Verne Vanek Pexas

Town Official Is Shot by Gangsters

Seymour town official was shot in his office at the town hall by gangsters who entered the building and fired, the wound proving fatal before he could summon a physician. Reported by local police and tied to a planned selection dispute among factions.

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