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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1931
Page
1
A 18 year old farmer, identified as Fapmer, shot a schoolgirl and then slashed his own throat, dying after a failed attempt to kill the girl. Eyewitnesses recall a breakup and a planned act that ended with the man killing himself beside the girl's body. The scene occurred near Hodink Tex minotea.
City commission approved several appropriations including 7604 for municipal band concerts and funding for advertising. Transfers totaled 268,000 from City Central to Alamo National and Frost National banks, with payments to Weymerchade hills and Krish and Lanham related to a car highway project extension.
The Thirty-seventh District Court scheduled the trial for Joe Escobar a former special deputy constable charged with the murder of his father-in-law Thorman Londra in Vareh in 1950. Escobar surrendered to officials after the killing stating he fired in self defense as Londra advanced with a weapon. Bail was set at $2000.
A Mexican boy about 17 fled after a collision between the stolen car from GM Gain at 1928 Hopera Street and a car driven by TL Tana of 1112 Treys Street. The youth jumped from the wrecked vehicle near South Finses and was reported by Mrs. Me hinver of 73% Eleanor arvouc.
White and Burwell receive transfers relieving Lions to assign them to duty in the Philippines. The two lieutenants, White and Barwell, depart from San Francisco Augusta, with Kelly Field personnel approving assignments and reporting to Cor Training copter headquarters.
In Addis Ababa on May 18, Princess Sermbe-Quorg, daughter of the emperor, becomes engaged to Tat Usilen, governor of Jam province, a ruler previously hostile to the throne, signaling a potential easing of tensions.
Four hundred funeral directors from across Texas converge in San Antonio at the Kinter hotel for the four day Texas Funeral Directors and Embalmers Association gathering. State board demonstrations on embalming progress and licensure are slated, with sessions Tuesday barbecue at Mackenzie Park and talks by Adolf Grasso and Dr. Ernest of Villa-Durgh among others.
Washington reports the burrene court sustained a federal fee law on chain stores as valid. The ruling rejects charges alleging improper relation to insurance fees and argues the policy aligns with state regulation of retail licenses. The decision reinforces authority to impose heavy license fees on chain stores.
A community event hosted by the American Red Cross marks the anniversary with a 6:15 PM gathering at the Menger patio. Frank M. Gillespie presides as chair while Miss Barton presents the Red Cross work and a Hoover radio address concludes the program broadcast on WOAL and RISA.
Winans will finish the annual inspection at Camp Stanley with the Eighth Cory Area unit preparing for maneuvers and security checks. The Second division and allied units will join in the joint exercise, advancing toward Leon Springs and Fort Sam Houston as operations unfold across the training area.
Funeral rites held Friday afternoon at St Joseph church for Anton Pulkrabek, moss fedth orcurret at his home near Yoakum. Rev. F O Berk officiated assisted by the fos. Interment Look giaee in Catholic cemeteries. Survivors include numerous Pulkrabek relatives from Sekuln Krank Pulkrahes, Yoaum, and DaGan. attesting mourners from nearby towns.
A suspect tied to a forgery scheme faced a bail hearing before the Special Commissioner Vault A. Lockliner Mane dias. The bond was set at 1000 dollars, with the accused remanded into custody pending further proceedings.
A 22 member Anglia artiv al group traveled from Goiseston Monday to attend the Tweedy store convention of the Tiler of Hygles ta onan at 95 percent. The event opened to the public with W. Soutter and Tie Tuesday wornlig Mnet guiding the session.
Federal court actions resulted in fines for several individuals after guilty pleas on liquor related charges. Dundee West whee f and others admitted violations including possession and manufacture of liquor and related property. Fines ranged from 50 to 3150 with penalties and possible alternatives noted for each defendant.
In Boston whispers of a national wool market plan emerge as Truman era talk of forming a cooperative body to raise prices. Aimed at parity with foreign levels, the effort centers on coordinating mills and traders, with organizers considering a Boston meeting to push the idea forward.
A weekend of accidents drew medical attention at Hobert BL Green hospital and across the city. Victims include Layton on Dortor street windworks and Garcia on Coriid Street injured while near a furnace, Manuel Herrera near Angela and Chato streets, and others treated for head wounds and road injuries.
Abs. Harah Jingnett 02, founder among the original crusaders who formed the Women’s Christian Temperance Union, died at her home in Millstone on May 19.
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